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Contents
Quick Start .......................................................................................................................4
Specifications ................................................................................................................17
Special Features ............................................................................................................20
Package Contents .........................................................................................................21
Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................................22
LAN Port LED Status Table ...................................................................................... 23
Audio Jacks Connection ......................................................................................... 23
Overview of Components ............................................................................................25
CPU Socket .............................................................................................................. 26
DDR5 DIMM Slots ..................................................................................................... 28
PCI_E1~2: PCIe Expansion Slots ............................................................................. 30
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ...................................................................................... 31
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors .......................................................................... 36
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector .............................................................................. 36
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ...................................................................... 37
JCOM1 : Serial Port connector ................................................................................ 38
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors .......................................................... 39
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ......................................................................... 40
JOCFS1: Safe Boot Jumper .................................................................................... 40
JUSBC1: USB 10Gbps Type-C® Front Panel Connector ......................................... 41
JUSB3: USB 5Gbps Connector................................................................................ 41
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................... 42
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ............................................................................. 42
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_SYS1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors ....................................... 43
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper .............................................................. 44
JRGB1: RGB LED connector .................................................................................... 45
JARGB_V2_1~3: A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors ............................. 46
Onboard LEDs................................................................................................................48
EZ Debug LED .......................................................................................................... 48
EZ Memory Detection LED ...................................................................................... 48
Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center ..............................................................................49
Installing Drivers with MSI Driver Utility Installer .................................................. 50
