Quick Start & Installation
This section offers a quick start guide with demonstration diagrams for installing your computer components. For visual assistance, video demonstrations are available via provided URLs and QR codes.
Preparing Tools and Components: Essential tools and components such as AMD AM4 CPU, DDR4 Memory, CPU Fan, Chassis, Power Supply Unit, Graphics Card, Thermal Paste, SATA Hard Disk Drive, SATA DVD Drive, Phillips Screwdriver, and a package of screws are illustrated.
Safety Information
Important safety precautions are outlined to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ensure safe assembly. This includes handling the motherboard by its edges, using an ESD wrist strap, proper storage, and ensuring all components are securely connected. Always turn off power before installation or removal of components and keep the guide for future reference.
Case Stand-off Notification: Information regarding the prevention of damage to the motherboard by prohibiting unnecessary mounting stand-offs between motherboard circuits and the computer case.
Avoid Collision Notification: Details on protective paint around screw holes to prevent parts from being scratched.
Component Installation Guides
- Installing a Processor: Step-by-step visual guide for processor installation, including a video tutorial link.
- Installing DDR4 Memory: Instructions for installing DDR4 memory modules, with visual aids and a video link.
- Connecting the Front Panel Header: Guide for connecting the front panel headers, including Power LED, Power Switch, HDD LED, and Reset Switch, with a video tutorial link.
- Installing the Motherboard: Instructions for mounting the motherboard into the computer case, including torque specifications for screws and a video tutorial link.
Key Features & Specifications
The guide details various motherboard components and their connections, including:
- CPU Socket
- DIMM Slots
- PCIe Expansion Slots
- M.2 Slot
- SATA Connectors
- Front Panel Connectors (JFP1, JFP2, JAUD1)
- Power Connectors (CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1)
- Chassis Intrusion Connector (JCI1)
- USB Connectors (JUSB3, JUSB1~2)
- BIOS Debug Connector (JLPC1)
- TPM Module Connector (JTPM1)
- Parallel Port Connector (JLPT1)
- Serial Port Connector (JCOM1)
- Fan Connectors (CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4)
- Clear CMOS Jumper (JBAT1)
- CMOS Battery (BAT1)
- RGB LED Connector (JRGB1~2)
- Onboard LEDs and EZ Debug LED
Software & BIOS
- Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center: Guidance on installing the operating system, drivers, and MSI Center software.
- UEFI BIOS: Information on BIOS setup, resetting BIOS, and updating BIOS.