MSI Gaming 9 Ack Manual

							Power Supply
JPWR1~3: ATX Power Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. To connect th\
e ATX 
power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the 
cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable\
 should be 
hooked on the motherboard’s power connector.
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Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper A\
TX power 
supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.
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							Expansion Slots
This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as di\
screte 
graphics or audio cards.
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots
The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot
PCIe Bandwidth Table 
■3.0 = PCIe Gen 3.0 lanes, 2.0 = PCIe Gen 2.0 lanes
Bandwidth
1-Way2-Way3-Way4-Way
CPU Type 40
lanes 28
lanes 40
lanes 28
lanes 40
lanes 28
lanes 40
lanes 28
lanes
PCI_E1 3.0 
x16 3.0 
x16 3.0 
x16 3.0 
x16 3.0 x16 3.0 x8 3.0 x8
3.0 x8
PCI_E23.0 x8 3.0 x83.0 x8
PCI_E3
PCI_E43.0 
x16 3.0 x8 3.0 x16 3.0 x8 3.0 x16
3.0 x8
PCI_E53.0 x83.0 x83.0 x4
M.2
3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 3.0 x4 2.0 x23.0 x4 2.0 x22.0 x2
SATA Express 2.0 x2 2.0 x2 2.0 x2 2.0 x22.0 x2 2.0 x22.0 x22.0 x2
 Important
•28 lanes CPU does not support 4-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology.
•For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performan\
ce, usingthe PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
•When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and
unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expa\
nsion card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware o\
r software
changes.
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							Video/ Graphics Cards 
If available, this motherboard takes advantage of the CPU’s integrate\
 graphics 
processor, but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the mothe\
rboard’s 
expansion slots. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost 
the system’s graphics performance. For best compatibility, MSI graphi\
cs cards are 
recommended.
Single Video Card Installation
1.Determine what type of expansion slot(s) the video card will use. Loca\
te the
expansion slot(s) on the motherboard. Remove any protective expansion \
slot 
covers from the computer case. 
2.
Line up the video card on top of the expansion slot(s) with the displa\
y ports facing
out of the computer case. For a single video card installation, using th\
e PCI_E1 
slot is recommended. 
3.
Push the video card into its expansion slot(s). Depending on the expan\
sion slot(s)
used, there should be clip(s) on the expansion slot(s) that will loc\
k in place.
4.
If needed, screw the edge of the graphics card to the computer case. Som\
e video
cards might require a power cable directly from the power supply.
5.
Please consult your video card’s manual for further instructions rega\
rding driver
installation or other special settings.
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							Internal Connectors
SATA1~10: SATA Connectors
This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can c\
onnect to 
one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state d\
rives (SSD), 
and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray).
■ SATA1~6 support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.■ SATA7~10 ports only support IDE mode and AHCI mode.
SATA2
SATA1
SATA10
SATA9
SATA4
SATA3SATA7
SATA5SATA8
SATA6
 Important
•The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a M.2 SATA\
interface module in the M.2 port.
•Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply. Such de\
vicesinclude disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical dri\
ves (CD / DVD / Blu-Ray). Please refer to the device’s manual for further informatio\
n. 
•Many computer cases also require that large SATA devices, such as HDDs, \
SSDs,and optical drives, be screwed down into the case. Refer to the manual t\
hat came with your computer case or your SATA device for further installation ins\
tructions.  
•Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may re\
sultduring transmission otherwise.
•SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, \
it isrecommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherbo ard for space 
saving purposes.
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							SATA_EX1: SATA Express Connector 
The SATA Express, a new high performance storage interface, supports to \
connect 1 
SATA Express device with up to 10 Gb/s transfer rate. Connects the SATA \
Express 
device to this 3-in-1 connector by a SATA Express cable.
SATA Express
M2_1: M.2 Port
The M.2 port supports either M.2 SATA 6Gb/s module or M.2 PCIe module.
 Important
•The SATA Express port/ SATA5~6 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2SATA interface module in the M.2 port. 
•Intel RST does not support M.2 PCIe interface module.
•M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.
•Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outletbefore installing or removing the M.2 module.
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							CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors
The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the m\
otherboard 
has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially\
 designed 
fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.  Remem\
ber to 
connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the motherb\
oard and 
will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be p\
lugged into 
any available system fan connector.
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 Important
•Please refer to your processor’s official website or consult your vendor to find
recommended CPU heatsink.
•These connectors support Smart Fan Control with liner mode. The Command Center utility can be installed to automatically control the fan speeds \
according tothe CPU’s and system’s temperature.
•If there are not enough ports on the motherboard to connect all system f\
ans,adapters are available to connect a fan directly to a power supply.
•Before first boot up, ensure that there are no cables impeding any fan blades.
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							JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors
These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 \
connector 
is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. When 
installing the front panel connectors, please use the optional M-Connect\
or to simplify 
installation. Plug all the wires from the computer case into the M-Conne\
ctor and then 
plug the M-Connector into the motherboard.
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•On the connectors coming from the case, pins marked by small triangles a\
repositive wires. Please use the diagrams above and the writing on the opt\
ional M- Connectors to determine correct connector orientation and placement. 
•The majority of the computer case’s front panel connectors will prima\
rily be pluggedinto JFP1. 
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							JUSB3~4: USB 3.0 Expansion Connectors
The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It suppor\
ts data 
transfer rates up to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed).
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The JUSB3 (red mark) connector supports MSI’s new Super-Charger technology 
which provides quicker USB charging of your smartphone or other USB-powe\
red 
devices. To enable this feature, please install the MSI Super-Charger ap\
plication 
on your computer. When the Super-Charger application is turned on, the J\
USB3 
connector will convert data channels to extra power channels to quickly \
charge your 
connected device. Please note that when the Super-Charger application is\
 turned on, 
data transmission and synchronization over the JUSB3 connector will not function. To 
enable the JUSB3 connector to function as a normal USB 3.0 connector, pl\
ease turn 
off the Super-Charger application. When the computer is in stand-by or hibernation 
mode (S3/ S4/ S5) Super-Charger mode will automatically be enabled.
 Important
•Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid poss\
ible damage.
•Please only connect one device per USB port to ensure stable charging.
•Super-Charger Technology is only available on select MSI motherboard mod\
els.Please refer to the MSI website to check if your motherboard has Super-C\
harger
technology.
•For iPad, JUSB3 (red mark) can still charge iPad in S3, S4, S5 state.
•We recommend that don’t disconnect the device when you charge it in S\
1 state.
•To use a USB 3.0 device, you must connect the device to a USB 3.0 port t\
hroughan optional USB 3.0 compliant cable.
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							JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors
This connector is designed for connecting high-speed USB peripherals suc\
h as USB 
HDDs, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems, and many others.
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damage.  
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the co\
mputer case is 
opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system wi\
ll record this 
intrusion and a warning message will flash on screen. To clear the warning, you must 
enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
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							JAUD2: Front Panel Audio Connector
This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on yo\
ur computer 
case. This connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design 
Guide.
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AUDPWR1: Direct Audio Power Connector
This connector is used to provide direct power to back panel audio ports\
. The direct 
audio power can provide the better audio quality. Please connect this co\
nnector with a 
power supply by an audio power adapter.
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After connecting the direct power to this connector, please note that yo\
u have to 
enable the “Direct Audio Power” by adjusting the audio power switc\
h (AUD_SW1).
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