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Unpacking
Unpacking
Thank you for buying the MSI
®
Z270 GAMING M6 AC motherboard. Check to make sure
your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact
your dealer as soon as possible.
SATA Cable x4
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
SLI Bridge
Connector
SATA Cable Labels
RGB LED Extension
Cable 80cm x1
* These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice.
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Unpacking
12V INPUT
RGB LED Strip set
WiFi-Bluetooth card pcaking set
WiFi-Bluetooth
PCIe card
USB Cable
Screw
Antenna x2
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Safety Information
Safety Information
y The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
y Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
y Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
y It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap
is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal
object before handling the motherboard.
y Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static
pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.
y Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
y Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
y If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
y Keep this user guide for future reference.
y Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
y Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on
the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
y Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
y All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
y If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service
personnel:
Liquid has penetrated into the computer.
The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.
The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide.
The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.
The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.
y Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.
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Quick Start
Intel
®
LGA 1151 CPU
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
A Package of Screws
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
CPU Fan Thermal Paste
Quick Start
Preparing Tools and Components
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Quick Start
http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI
Installing a Processor
1
2
3
6
4
5
7
8
9
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Quick Start
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1
2
2
3
3
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMA1
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Quick Start
Connecting the Front Panel Header
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
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2 10
9
JFP1
1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +
3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -
5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch
7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved 10 No Pin
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
HDD LED
RESET SW
JFP1
HDD LED
HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED
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Quick Start
BAT1
Installing the Motherboard
1
2
9
Quick Start
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
1
2
3
4
5
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Quick Start
1
Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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3
4
5
6
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Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices
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Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR1
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Quick Start
Power On
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4
2
3
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Contents
Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 3
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 4
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 4
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 5
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 6
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 7
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 8
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 9
Installing a Graphics Card .................................................................................... 10
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 11
Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 12
Power On............................................................................................................... 13
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 17
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 22
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 23
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 23
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 23
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 24
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 26
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 28
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 29
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 30
U2_1: U.2 Connector ............................................................................................. 33
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 34
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 35
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 37
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 37
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 38
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 39
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 39
CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~4, PUMP_FAN1: Fan Connectors .................................... 40
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 41
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 41
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 42
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Contents
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 42
JLED1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 43
FLASHB1: BIOS FLASHBACK+ Button ................................................................. 43
Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 44
EZ Debug LEDs ..................................................................................................... 44
DIMM LEDs ........................................................................................................... 44
XMP LED ............................................................................................................... 44
PCIe x16 slot LEDs................................................................................................ 45
Debug Code LED ................................................................................................... 45
Debug Code LED Table ......................................................................................... 46
ACPI States Codes ................................................................................................ 48
CPU Temperature ................................................................................................. 48
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 49
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 49
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 50
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 50
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 52
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 54
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 55
Advanced ............................................................................................................... 55
Boot ....................................................................................................................... 61
Security ................................................................................................................. 62
Save & Exit ............................................................................................................ 63
OC .......................................................................................................................... 64
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 73
OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 74
HARDWARE MONITOR .......................................................................................... 75
Software Description ........................................................................................... 76
Installing Windows
®
7/ 8.1/ 10.............................................................................. 76
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 76
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 76
COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 77
LIVE UPDATE 6 ...................................................................................................... 81
GAMING APP ......................................................................................................... 83
RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 88
DRAGON EYE ........................................................................................................ 89
MSI SMART TOOL ................................................................................................. 90
X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 92
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Contents
Nahimic 2 .............................................................................................................. 94
XSplit Gamecaster V2 ........................................................................................... 98
SteelSeries Engine 3 .......................................................................................... 102
Intel
®
Extreme Tuning Utility .............................................................................. 104
CPU-Z.................................................................................................................. 105
RAID Configuration ............................................................................................ 106
Using Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM ......................................... 106
Degraded RAID Array ......................................................................................... 109
M.2 PCIe SSD RAID ............................................................................................. 111
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 113
Regulatory Notices ............................................................................................ 114
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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
y Supports 7th/6th Gen Intel
®
Core
™
i3/i5/i7 processors, and
Intel
®
Pentium
®
and Celeron
®
processors for Socket LGA1151
Chipset Intel
®
Z270 Chipset
Memory
y 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
7th Gen processors support DDR4 3800(OC)/ 3600(OC)/
3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*
6th Gen processors support DDR4 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/
3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2133 MHz*
y Dual channel memory architecture
y Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
y Supports Intel
®
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
*Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slots
y 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
y 3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard Graphics
y 1x HDMI
™
port, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@30Hz(7th Gen CPU), 4096x2160@24Hz(6th Gen
CPU), 2560x1600@60Hz
y 1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of
4096X2304@24Hz, 3840X2160@60Hz,1920X1200@60Hz
Multi-GPU
y Supports 2-Way NVIDIA
®
SLI
™
Technology
y Supports 3-Way AMD
®
CrossFire
™
Technology
Storage
Intel
®
Z270 Chipset
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y 2x M.2 slots (Key M)
Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage
devices
M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
Intel
®
Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots***
y 1x U.2 port **
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe U.2 SSD
y Supports Intel
®
Smart Response Technology for Intel
Core
™
processors
* The SATA1/ SATA5 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module
has been installed in the M.2_1/ M.2_2 slot. The SATA5 and SATA 6 ports will
be unavailable when M.2 PCIe SSD module has been installed in the M.2_2
slot. Please refer to page 35 for M.2 & SATA combination table.
** The U.2 port will be unavailable when an PCIe expansion card has been
installed in PCI_E6 slot.
***
Intel
®
Optane™ Technology is only supported when using 7th Gen processors.
Before using Intel
®
Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
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Specifications
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RAID
Intel
®
Z270 Chipset
y Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
y Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 storage devices*
* M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2 GENIE. Please refer to page
53 for details about M.2 GENIE.
USB
y ASMedia
®
ASM2142 Chipset
1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-C port
on the back panel
1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A port
on the back panel
y Intel
®
Z270 Chipset
6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 Type-A
ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the
internal USB connectors)
7x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (3 Type-A ports on
the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal
USB connectors)
Audio
y Realtek
®
ALC1220 Codec
y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN 1x Killer
TM
E2500 Gigabit LAN controller
WiFi & Bluetooth
y Intel
®
Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Dual Band 2x2 802.11ac
80MHz Channels
867 Mbps Max Speed
MU-MIMO Rx
Support for ACS enabling concurrent multi-channel
usage
Bluetooth 4.2 (BR/EDR, BLE)
Support Windows 7, 8.1/ 10
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Specifications
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Back Panel
Connectors
y 1x PS/2 mouse & keyboard combo port
y 3x USB 2.0 ports
1x BIOS FLASHBACK+ port
y 1x Clear CMOS button
y 1x DisplayPort
y 1x HDMI
™
port
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y 1x LAN (RJ45) port
y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
y 5x OFC audio jacks
Internal Connectors
y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y 1x U.2 port
y 2x M.2 slots
y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB
3.1 Gen1 ports)
y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y 1x 4-pin water pump fan connector
y 4x 4-pin system fan connectors
y 1x Front panel audio connector
y 2x Front panel connectors
y 1x Serial port connector
y 1x RGB LED connector
y 1x TPM module connector
y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y 1x Clear CMOS jumper
y 1x BIOS FLASHBACK+ button
y 1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6795 Controller Chip
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Specifications
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Hardware Monitor
y CPU/System temperature detection
y CPU/System fan speed detection
y CPU/System fan speed control
From Factor
y ATX Form Factor
y 12.0 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
BIOS Features
y 1x 128 Mb flash
y UEFI AMI BIOS
y ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
y Multi-language
Software
y Drivers
y SUPER CHARGER
y FAST BOOT
y COMMAND CENTER
y LIVE UPDATE 6
y MSI SMART TOOL
y DRAGON EYE
y GAMING APP
y X-BOOST
y RAMDISK
y Killer Control Center
y Nahimic Audio
y XSplit Gamecaster V2
y SteelSeries Engine 3
y CPU-Z MSI GAMING
y Intel
®
Extreme Tuning Utility
y Norton
™
Internet Security Solution
y Google Chrome
™
, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
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