User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Quick Start
- Specifications
- Package contents
- Block Diagram
- Rear I/O Panel
- Overview of Components
- CPU Socket
- DIMM Slots
- PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots
- M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
- SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
- JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
- CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
- CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors
- JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
- JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connectors
- JUSB5: USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C Connector
- JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
- JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector
- JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connector
- JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
- JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
- JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
- EZ Debug LED
- JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors
- JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors
- Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities
- BIOS Setup
- AMD RAID Configuration
- Troubleshooting
- CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors
- CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
- CPU Socket
- DIMM Slots
- JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
- JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
- JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
- JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
- JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
- JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors
- JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors
- JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connector
- JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector
- JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
- JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connectors
- JUSB5: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector
- M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
- PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots
- SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
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Overview of Components
CPU Socket
Introduction to the AM4 CPU
The surface of the AM4 CPU has a
yellow triangle to assist in correctly
lining up the CPU for motherboard
placement. The yellow triangle is
the Pin 1 indicator.
53.2 mm
Distance from the center of the
CPU to the nearest DIMM slot.
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Important
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When changing the processor, the system configuration could be cleared and reset
BIOS to default values, due to the AM4 processor’s architecture.
∙
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
∙
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink
is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
∙
Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting
your system.
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Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure
the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply
an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to
enhance heat dissipation.
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If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the
documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
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This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to
overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate
overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. MSI
®
does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate
operation beyond product specifications.