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- MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 1
Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI® H270-A PRO motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield SATA Cable x2 Unpacking - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 2
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. y Ensure that power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component. y Keep this user guide for future reference. y Keep this motherboard - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 3
Quick Start Preparing Tools and Components Intel® LGA 1151 CPU CPU Fan Thermal Paste DDR4 Memory Chassis Power Supply Unit SATA DVD Drive SATA Hard Disk Drive Graphics Card Phillips Screwdriver A Package of Screws Quick Start 3 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 4
Installing a Processor http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI 2 1 3 7 4 5 9 6 8 4 Quick Start - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 5
Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs 1 2 3 1 2 3 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 Quick Start 5 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 6
Panel Header http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI POPWOEWRELREHLDD-EDDL+ED RESET SW POWER SW HDD LED RESET SW 1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED + 2 10 3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED - 1 9 JFP1 5 Reset Switch 6 7 Reset Switch 8 9 Reserved 10 Power Switch Power Switch No Pin JFP1 6 Quick Start HDD LED - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 7
Installing the Motherboard 1 2 Quick Start 7 BAT1 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 8
Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc 2 1 3 5 4 8 Quick Start - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 9
Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A 1 3 2 5 4 6 Quick Start 9 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 10
Connecting Peripheral Devices 10 Quick Start - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 11
Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 Quick Start 11 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 12
Power On 2 1 3 4 12 Quick Start - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 13
6 Installing the Motherboard 7 Installing SATA Drives 8 Installing a Graphics Card 9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 10 Connecting the Power Connectors 11 Power On...12 Specifications TPM Module Connector 34 JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 34 JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector 35 Contents 13 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 14
61 LIVE UPDATE 6...62 COMMAND CENTER 64 MSI SMART TOOL 68 MYSTIC LIGHT...70 RAMDISK...71 X-BOOST ...72 NETWORK MANAGER 74 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility 76 CPU-Z...77 RAID Configuration 78 Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 78 Degraded RAID Array 81 Troubleshooting 83 Regulatory - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 15
when using 7th Gen processors. Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website. Intel® H270 Chipset y Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Continued on next page Specifications - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 16
Connectors I/O Controller y Intel® H270 Chipset ƒ 8x USB 3.1 Gen1 main power connector y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector y 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) y 1x 4-pin CPU - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 17
cm) y 1x 128 Mb flash y UEFI AMI BIOS y ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8 y Multi-language y Drivers y SUPER CHARGER y FAST BOOT y COMMAND CENTER y LIVE UPDATE 6 y MSI SMART TOOL y X-BOOST y MYSTIC LIGHT y RAMDISK y NETWORK MANAGER y CPU-Z MSI GAMING y Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility y Norton™ Internet - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 18
MSI Special Features Continued from previous page y Audio Boost y Realtek LAN/ Network Manager y Intel® OptaneTM Memory Ready y Turbo Steel Armor y Muitl GPU - CrossFire Technology y DDR4 Boost y OC Genie 4 y X-Boost y Military Class 5 y 7000+ Quality Test y RAMDisk y Click BIOS 5 18 Specifications - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 19
Block Diagram VGA DVI-D DisplayPort 2 Channel DDR4 Memory CPU PCI Express Bus 1 x M.2 DMI 3.0 PCI Express Bus 6 x SATA 6Gb/s H270 8 x USB 3.1 Gen1 6 x USB 2.0 LPC Bus NV6795 Super I/O P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard x1 PCIe x1 slot x1 PCIe x1 slot x1 PCIe x1 slot x1 PCIe x1 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 20
Rear I/O Panel VGA PS/2 Port Audio Ports LAN USB 3.1 Gen1 DVI-D DisplayPort USB 2.0 USB 3.1 Gen1 LAN Port LED Status Table Link/ Activity LED Status Off Yellow Blinking Description No link Linked Data activity Speed LED Status Off Green Orange Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 21
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. Device Selection Advanced Settings Application Enhancement Jack Status Main Volume Profiles Connector Strings y Device Selection - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 22
Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Front Center/ Subwoofer Rear Side 22 Rear I/O Panel - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 23
Overview of Components SYS_FAN4 CPU_PWR1 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 CPU_FAN1 DIMMB1 CPU Socket DIMMB2 PUMP_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 EZ Debug LED ATX_PWR1 M2_1 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 JTBT1* PCI_E5 JTPM1 PCI_E6 BAT1 JUSB3 JBAT1 JUSB4 SATA2 SATA1 SATA▼3▲4 SATA▼5▲6 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 24
JCOM1 JFP1, JFP2 JLPT1 JTPM1 JUSB1~2 JUSB3~4 M2_1 PCI_E1~6 SATA1~6 Port Type Fan Connectors Power Connectors LGA1151 CPU Socket DIMM Slots Front Audio Connector Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper Chassis Intrusion Connector Serial Port Connector Front Panel Connectors Parallel Port Connector TPM Module - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 25
in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator. Important y Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU. y Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 26
on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD). y It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs installation or overclocking. y The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. 26 Overview of Components - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 27
the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card's documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes. y If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 28
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) Important y Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. y Intel® OptaneTM Memory Ready. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA Installing M.2 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 29
to the motherboard for space saving purposes. JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. 2 10 JFP1 1 9 1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED + 3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED - 5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch 7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 30
-ON# Ground Ground Ground Res +5V +5V +5V Ground Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. JCOM1: Serial Port Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 31
to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI® SUPER CHARGER utility. JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors These connectors allow USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel. 10 11 1 20 1 Power 11 2 USB3_RX_DN 12 3 USB3_RX_DP 13 4 Ground 14 5 USB3_TX_C_DN 15 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 32
of noise. You can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR. Select PWM mode or DC mode There are gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust fan speed in relation to CPU temperature. Important Make sure fans are working properly after switching - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 33
chassis intrusion event Using chassis intrusion detector 1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis. 2. Close the chassis cover. 3. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 4. Set Chassis Intrusion to Enabled. 5. Press F10 to save - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 34
platform manual for more details and usages. 2 14 1 13 1 LPC Clock 2 3V Standby power 3 LPC Reset 4 5 LPC address & data pin0 6 3.3V Power Serial Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 35
LEDs indicate the status of key components during booting process. When an error is occurred, the corresponding LED stays lit until the problem is solved. CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail. BOOT - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 36
OK. The system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly. Click on GO2BIOS Function key F1: General Help F2: Add/ Remove a favorite item F3: Enter Favorites menu F4: Enter CPU Specifications menu F5: Enter Memory-Z menu F6: Load optimized defaults F7: Switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode F8 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 37
to the Clear CMOS jumper section for resetting BIOS. Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive. Updating BIOS: 1. Press Del key to enter the - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 38
y Temperature - shows the CPU and motherboard temperatures. y XMP switch - click on the inner circle to enable/ disable the X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile). Switch the outer circle to select the X.M.P. profile. This switch will only be available if the X.M.P. supported memory module is installed - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 39
LAN Option ROM, M.2 Genie, HD audio controller, AHCI, RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS Log Review by clicking on their respective button. y M-Flash - click on this button to display the M-Flash menu that provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. y Hardware Monitor - click on - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 40
BIOS setup. XMP switch Setup Mode switch Temperature Screenshot Search Language System information Boot device priority bar BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display y Temperature/ XMP switch/ Setup Mode switch M-FLASH - provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ƒ - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 41
Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is . Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. power cable connections of the device and motherboard. f System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 42
automatically by BIOS. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only. It is only available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. f ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press Enter to enter - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 43
] Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support. [Enabled] Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports. [Disabled] Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports. fHD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables graphics. This item will appear when IGD Multi-Monitor is enabled. BIOS Setup 43 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 44
USB device is connected and enable the legacy USB support. [Enabled] Enable the USB support under legacy mode. [Disabled] The USB devices serial port 0 (COM). If set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. fParallel (LPT) Port Configuration Sets detailed confi - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 45
. It will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices. [Disabled] Disables this function. fRestore after AC Power Loss [Power Off] Sets the system behaviors while encountering the AC power loss. [Power Off] Leaves the system in power off state after restoring AC power. [Power On] Boot - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 46
the boot time of Fast Boot. [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time. And the following Fast Boot Support is enabled. [Standard] The system will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 47
enter the sub-menu. fWake Up Event By [BIOS] Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system. [BIOS] Activates the following items, set wake up events devices which are supported by third party integrated chips. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 48
Erase+. f Realtek ( R ) Ethernet Connection Shows driver information and configuration of the ethernet controller parameter. Boot Sets the BIOS setup directly by pressing the Power button for 4 sec pon bootup. [Enabled] The system boots straight to the BIOS setup by long pressing the power - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 49
User Password for system security. User has limited rights to change the BIOS items with user password. This item will be available when administrator password Computing Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. fSecurity Device Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the TPM function to build the - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 50
opened. This function is ready for the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch. [Enabled] Once the chassis is opened, the system will record ] Disables this funcion. Save & Exit f Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. f Save Changes and Reboot Save all changes - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 51
OC Important y Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. y Overclocking is BIOS setup. Note: We use * as the symbol for the OC settings of Expert mode. f CPU Ratio Apply Mode [All Core]* Sets applied mode for CPU ratio. This item only appears when a CPU that supports - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 52
ratio. It could be helpful for heat dissipation when running AVX instruction set. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. f Ring Ratio [Auto] Sets the ring ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 53
CPU that supports this adjustment is installed. f DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. f Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only. f Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It improve memory compatibility the BIOS to - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 54
manually. f CPU Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set the voltages related to CPU. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually CPU. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F4]. Read only. fCPU Technology Support - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 55
and tuning the performance to the specific application. [Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only. fCPU AES Instructions [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions) support. This item appears when a CPU supports this function. BIOS Setup 55 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 56
Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] Detects the idle state of system and reduce CPU power consumption accordingly. [Disabled] Disable this function. fC1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving in halt state. This item appears - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 57
power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode. fLong Duration Maintained (s) [Auto] Sets the maintaining time for Long duration power Limit(W). fShort Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto] Sets the short duration TDP power limit for CPU (SGX) [Software Control] Enables or disables Intel SGX. BIOS Setup 57 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 58
M-FLASH M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please down-load the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into your USB flash drive. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS. 1. Insert the USB flash drive that - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 59
file. fLoad Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Load the current overclocking profile. fClear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Clear the current overclocking profile. f OC Profile Load from ROM Load OC profile from BIOS ROM. f OC Profile Save to USB Save OC profile to the USB flash drive. The USB - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 60
CPU temperature reaches to the target value, the Smart Fan function will be activated. Important y The changing will achieve after you save the changes and reboot the system. y Make sure fans are working properly after switching Shows the current voltages of CPU, system and memory. 60 BIOS Setup - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 61
download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10 1. Power on the supported. You can use MSI Smart Tool to install Windows® 7. 3. Press the Restart button on the computer case. 4. For windows 8.1/ 10, skip this step. For Windows 7, access the BIOS - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 62
6 is an application for the MSI® system to scan and download the latest drivers, BIOS and utilities. With LIVE UPDATE 6, you do not need to search the drivers on specific MSI web page. LIVE UPDATE 6 will download the appropriate drivers automatically. Download Options Download List Scan / Download - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 63
2. Choose Automatic scan, system will automatically scan all the items and search for the latest update files. Or you can choose Manual scan and select the items you wish to scan. 3. Click the Scan button at the bottom. It may take several minutes to complete the process. 4. - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 64
COMMAND CENTER is an user-friendly software and exclusively developed by MSI, helping users to adjust system settings and monitor status under than that under BIOS. In addition, the COMMAND CENTER can be a server for mobile remote control application. System Information CPU Temperature Feature Menu - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 65
Fan control panel provides Smart mode and Manual Mode. You can switch the control mode by clicking the Smart Mode and Manual Mode buttons on the top of the CPU Fan control panel. y Manual Mode - allows you to manually control the CPU fan speed by percentage. y Smart Mode - a linear fan speed control - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 66
icons will appear. y Voltage - allows you to adjust advanced voltage values of CPU and chipset. y Fan - allows you to control the system fans speed. y on the right hand side. y Sensor - allows you to monitor your motherboard temperature and fan speed with the virtual thermal image. You can drag and - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 67
- is only available for the motherboard with the built-in WiFi module. It allows you to enable/disable the COMMAND CENTER Remote Server. Please refer to the instruction on the Mobile Control control panel. y To start remote control: (optional) 1. Download and install MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to your - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 68
tool that can help you to create your Windows installation USB flash drive with USB 3.0 drivers, and it can also create a software RAID. Main menu After installing and activating MSI SMART TOOL, it will display a main menu for you to choose Win7 Smart Tool or Software RAID. Note that the Software - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 69
SOFTWARE RAID This utility allows you to create a software RAID in Windows system. To create a software RAID: 1. Use checkboxs to select the disks you want included in your RAID. 2. Choose Speed Up or Backup for RAID type. y Speed Up = RAID0 y Backup = RAID1 3. Click Start. 4. When prompt Finish!, - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 70
allows you to turn ON/ OFF the LED function. y LED Area Selection - separately controls each segment of LEDs on your motherboard, graphics cards and extend LED strip. y LED effects - switches LEDs on or off. y Styles - select the LED style from the drop-down list. y LED color - allows you change the - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 71
RAM disk. If you want to change settings, refer to following instructions. Setting Backup Management Option Apply Button y Setting - specify Letter, - set the path to the image file. ƒ Backup Right Now Button - manually backup files. ƒ Restore On Boot - check this box to have the image file - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 72
X-BOOST The MSI X-BOOST allows you to select the system performance mode to meet your current system environment or support faster storage access speed for your external storage or memory cards. Easy In Easy page, you can select one system performance mode to meet the - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 73
faster data transfer rates of the USB storage devices. y STORAGE BOOST - supports faster access speed to storage device. Important y Please note that you can only select one mode at a time from Easy or Advance page as MSI X-BOOST function. y The improved transfer rate/ access speed will vary with - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 74
keep your internet fast during heavy upload/ download and improve your ping for online games. If your motherboard has a Wi-Fi module, NETWORK MANAGER provides virtual access point function for current total Internet bandwidth delivered through your Internet service provider. 74 Software Description - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 75
Speed Testing The speed testing is used to optimize bandwidth usage. To test the Upload and Download speed, please follow the steps below: 1 1. Click the Network Test block in NETWORK MANAGER. 3 4 2 2. Click Test Network Speed button. The test takes several minutes to test your network speed. 3. - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 76
Settings Help ƒ Views - toggles to switche between Monitoring and Show All view. Pairing - tunes automatically based on active application. ƒ Manual Tuning - changes system settings in a free form. values over a period of time. The system graphs update live as changes are detected in the system. You - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 77
main devices of your system. y CPU Tab - shows processor name, code name, package, specification, instructions sets, core speed and cache levels. y Caches Tab - shows extended information related to the cache capabilities. y Mainboard Tab - shows motherboard manufacturer, model name, chipset, BIOS - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 78
67%~(1-1/n) RAID 10 4 Excellent OK Good 50% Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM First, you need to set the SATA mode to RAID in BIOS to create, delete and reset RAID volumes. To enter the IRST Option ROM, reboot and press Ctrl + I keys to enter the IRST Option ROM during - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 79
available values, and pressing the Enter key to select and advance to the next field. The available values range from 4KB to 128 KB in power of 2 increments. The strip size should be chosen based on the planned drive usage. Here are some typical values: RAID0 -128KB / RAID10 - 64KB / RAID5 - 64KB - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 80
, your system will become unbootable. Select option Delete RAID Volume from the main menu screen and press Enter key to select a RAID volume for deletion Disks to Non-RAID Select option Reset Disks to Non-RAID from the main menu screen and press Enter to delete the RAID volume and remove any - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 81
Options Select option Recovery Volume Options from the main menu screen and press Enter to change recovery volume recovery disk. Actions will result in change from Continuous Update mode to On-Request. [ ↑↓] - select [ESC] Drive Member 1. Power off. 2. Reconnect the hard drive. RAID Con - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 82
occur automatically. Failed Hard Drive Member 1. Power off. 2. Replace the failed hard of the destination disk for rebuilding, and then press Enter. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 4. Recovery Volume Options 2. Delete RAID guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard drive. - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 83
over troubleshooting guide first to see if your got similar symptoms as mentioned below. The power is not on. y Connect the AC power cord to an electrical outlet securely. y Check if all ATX power connectors like ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are connected from the power supply to the motherboard? y Some power - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 84
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no European Harmonized Standards. The point of contact for regulatory matters is MSI, MSI-NL Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son. B B クラスB VCCI-B - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 85
équipements seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de vie matériels dans les points de collecte. MSI WEEE 2002/96/EC 13 2005 MSI MSI EC ESPAÑOL MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 86
Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat v místních sběrnách. MAGYAR Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ... Az Európai Unió („EU") 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002 - MSI H270-A PRO | User Manual - Page 87
Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user guide, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. y Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
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H270-A PRO
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SATA Cable x2
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