MSI Click Bios 2 Manual

							UnpackingThank you for buying the MSI
®
 Z170A GAMING M7 motherboard. Check to make sure 
your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missi\
ng, contact 
your dealer as soon as possible.
SATA Cable SLI Bridge 
Connector
Drivers & Utilities 
Disc Motherboard User 
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard 
						

							Safety Information
●The components included in this package are prone to damage from electro\
static
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure\
 successful
computer assembly.
●Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may\
 cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
●Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components\
.
●It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap\
 when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wris\
t strap is
not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching anot\
her metal object
before handling the motherboard.
●Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an a\
nti-static pad
whenever the motherboard is not installed.
●Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or\
 metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
●Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could ca\
use
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
●If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certifie\
d computer
technician.
●Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the powe\
r outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
●Keep this user guide for future reference.
●Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
●Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is in\
dicated on
the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
●Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not p\
lace
anything over the power cord.
●All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
●If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked b\
y 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.
● Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F\
), it may
damage the motherboard. 
						

							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 
						

							Installing a Processor
1
2
3
6
45
7
8
9 
						

							1
1
2
2
3
3
Installing DDR4 memory 
						

							Connecting the Front Panel Header
1 2 109
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 LEDRESET SW
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED 
						

							Installing the Motherboard
1
2 
						

							Installing SATA Drives
1
23
4
5 
						

							1
4
5
Installing a Graphics Card
2
3 
						

							Connecting Peripheral Devices