MSI X 370 Manual
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21Rear I/O Panel Realtek HD Audio Manager After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the system tray. Double click on the icon to launch. Jack Status Device Selection Connector Strings Profiles Main Volume Application Enhancement Advanced Settings y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options. The check sign indicates the devices as default. y Application Enhancement - the array of options will...
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22Rear I/O Panel AUDIO INPUTRear FrontSide Center/ Subwoofer Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT
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23Overview of Components Overview of Components SATA4 JSEL1 SATA3 SATA▼1▲2 SATA▼5▲6 CPU_FAN1 PUMP_FAN1 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 PCI_E5 PCI_E6 JTPM1 Processor Socket CPU_PWR1 JBAT1M2_2 M2_1DIMMA1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN3 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 JUSB3 JUSB2 JUSB1 PWRLED1 JFP1 JFP2 DEMOLED1 JAUD1 SYS_FAN2 JLED1 ATX_PWR1 SYS_FAN4 JUSB4 JCI1
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24Overview of Components Component Contents Port NamePort TypePage CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_ FAN1~4 Fan Connectors 35 CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors33 Processor Socket AM4 Socket25 DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMMB2 DIMM Slots 26 JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 36 JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 38 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 36 JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 37 JLED1 RGB LED strip connector 39 JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 37 JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Connectors 34 JUSB3~4 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors 34...
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25Overview of Components Processor 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. Important yWhen changing the processor, the system configuration could be cleared and reset BIOS to default values, due to the AM4 processor ’s architecture. yAlways unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU. yWhen installing...
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26Overview of Components DIMM Slots DIMMA1DIMMB1 Channel AChannel B DIMMA2DIMMB2 Memory module installation recommendation DIMMB2DIMMB2DIMMB1DIMMA2DIMMA2DIMMA2DIMMA1 Important yAlways insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first. yDue to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less than the amount of installed. yBased on processor specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is suggested to protect the processor. ySome memory modules may operate at a...
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27Overview of Components PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 2.0 x1 PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x16 (RYZEN series processors) PCIe 3.0 x8 (7th Gen A-series/ Athlon™ processors) PCI_E3: PCIe 2.0 x1 PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x8 (For RYZEN series processors only) Unavailable for 7th Gen A-series/ Athlon™ processors PCI_E5: PCIe 2.0 x1 PCI_E6: PCIe 2.0 x4 Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation (RYZEN series processors) x16x8 x8 x8 x8 x4 Important yIf you install a large and heavy graphics card,...
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28Overview of Components PCIe bandwidth table For RYZEN series processors SlotSingle 2-Way3-Way PCI_E1 2.0 x1 2.0 x12.0 x1 PCI_E2 3.0 x16* 3.0 x8*3.0 x8* PCI_E3 2.0 x1 2.0 x12.0 x1 PCI_E4 ―3.0 x8* 3.0 x8* PCI_E5 2.0 x1 2.0 x12.0 x1 PCI_E6 ―2.0 x4 ―2.0 x4 2.0 x4* M2_1 3.0 x4 3.0 x43.0 x4 M2_2 2.0 x4 ―2.0 x4 ― ― (─: empty, *: graphics card) For 7th Gen A-series/ Athlon™ processors Slot Single 2-Way PCI_E1 2.0 x1 2.0 x1 PCI_E2 3.0 x8* 3.0 x8* PCI_E3 2.0 x1 2.0 x1 PCI_E4 ― ― PCI_E5 2.0 x1 2.0 x1 PCI_E6 ―2.0...
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29Overview of Components Installing SLI graphics cards For power supply recommendations for SLI configurations, please refer to the user guide of your graphics card to make sure you meet all the system requirements. To install SLI graphics cards: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord, install two graphi\кcs cards into the PCI_E2 and PCI_E4 slots. 2. Connect the two cards together using the SLI Bridge Connector. 3. Connect all PCIe power connectors of the graphics cards. 4....
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30Overview of Components M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) M2_1 M2_2 1 2 330° 5 Installing M.2 moduleUsing M.2 shield We provide the M.2 shield on the M2_1 slot to help dissipate heat away from the M.2 module. Before installing the M.2 module for the first time, you need to remove the screw, lift the cover and remove the protective film and the round rubber from the thermal pad. Important If you don ’t need the M.2 shield, you can remove it. 1. Remove the screw from the base screw. 2. Remo ve the base...