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Overview of Components
CPU Socket
Introduction to the LGA 1151 CPU
The surface of the LGA 1151 CPU has
two
notches
and a
golden triangle
to
assist in correctly lining up the CPU for
motherboard placement. The golden
triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.
Important
●
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
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Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal
with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard
comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket.
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When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU
heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
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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.
●
Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering
the socket with the plastic cap.
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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.
●
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.
Summary of Contents for Z170A KRAIT GAMING
Page 5: ...V Quick Start Installing the Motherboard 1 2...
Page 8: ...VIII Quick Start Connecting Peripheral Devices...
Page 10: ...X Quick Start Power On 1 4 2 3...
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Page 67: ...11 I O AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center Subwoofer 7 1 AUDIO INPUT...
Page 85: ...29 SLOW_1 LN2 CPU CPU JBAT1 CMOS BIOS CMOS CMOS CMOS BIOS BIOS 1 PC 2 JBAT1 CMOS 3 JBAT1 4...
Page 106: ...2 ESD ESD ESD PSU PSU 60 C 140 F...
Page 115: ...11 I O AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center Subwoofer 7 1 AUDIO INPUT...
Page 152: ...2 ESD 60 C 140 F...
Page 161: ...11 AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center Subwoofer 7 1 AUDIO INPUT...
Page 179: ...29 SLOW_1 Slow Mode LN2 CPU JBAT1 CMOS BIOS CMOS CMOS CMOS BIOS BIOS 1 2 JBAT1 CMOS 3 JBAT1 4...
Page 186: ...36 BIOS F3 BIOS BIOS BIOS OC BIOS 1 5 BIOS BIOS 1 5 1 OC OC BIOS 2 F2 3 BIOS 1 1 5 BIOS 2 F2 3...
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Page 204: ...8 MSI BIOS EZ BIOS VGA Armor COMMAND CENTER LIVE UPDATE 6 ECO Center USB...
Page 207: ...11 I O AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center Subwoofer 7 1 AUDIO INPUT...
Page 212: ...16 SLI SLI SLI 1 PCI_E2 PCI_E5 2 SLI 3 PCIe 4 5 Windows NVIDIA SLI Surround PhysX SLI 3D...
Page 225: ...29 SLOW_1 LN2 CPU JBAT1 CMOS BIOS CMOS CMOS CMOS BIOS BIOS 1 2 JBAT1 CMOS 3 JBAT1 4...
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