Software Description. MSI MS-7A75 v1.0, Z270 GAMING PLUS

This Quick Start Guide for the MSI Z270 GAMING PLUS motherboard provides installation diagrams and video demonstrations to simplify your computer assembly. Scan the QR code for video tutorials and additional information.

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Software Description

Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com.

Installing Windows

7/ 8.1/ 10

Power on the computer.

Insert the Windows

7/ 8.1/ 10 disc into your optical drive.

Note

: Due to chipset limitation, during the Windows 7 installation process, USB optical drives or USB flash drives are not supported. You can use

MSI Smart Tool

to install Windows

Press the

Restart

button on the computer case.

For windows 8.1/ 10, skip this step. For Windows 7, access the BIOS menu

SETTINGS > Advanced > Windows OS Configuration > Windows 7 Installation

and set the item to enabled, save changes and restart.

Note

: It is suggested to plug in your USB Keyboard/ USB Mouse to the leftmost

USB port when installing Windows

Press

F11

key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to get into Boot

Menu.

Select your optical drive from the Boot Menu.

Press any key when screen shows

Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...

message.

Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows

7/ 8.1/ 10.

Installing Drivers

Start up your computer in Windows

7/ 8.1/ 10.

Insert MSI

Driver Disc into your optical drive.

The installer will automatically appear and it will find and list all necessary drivers.

Click

Install

button.

The software installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt you to restart.

Click

button to finish.

Restart your computer.

Installing Utilities

Before you install utilities, you must complete drivers installation.

Insert MSI

Driver Disc into your optical drive.

The installer will automatically appear.

Click

Utilities

tab.

Select the utilities you want to install.

Click

Install

button.

The utilities installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt you to restart.

Click

button to finish.

Restart your computer.

Software Description

Key features

Supports 7th / 6th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® / Celeron® processors for LGA 1151 socket
Supports DDR4-3866+(OC) Memory
DDR4 Boost: Give your DDR4 memory a performance boost
VR Ready: Best virtual reality game experience without latency
Lightning Fast Game experience: Turbo M.2, Intel Optane Memory Ready
Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
GAMING LAN, powered by Intel® : The best online gaming experience with lowest latency and bandwidth management
Military Class 5, Guard-Pro: Latest evolution in high quality components for best protection and efficiency
MULTI-GPU: With Steel Armor PCI-E slots. Supports AMD Crossfire™
In-Game Weapons: Game Boost, GAMING Hotkey, X-Boost

Frequently asked questions

Scan the QR code with your smartphone or tablet to open the URL to the video tutorials.

User questions

Michael U.

How to connect the JFP1 connector on an MSI Z270 GAMING PLUS motherboard?

The motherboard's manual provides a pinout diagram illustrating the correct connection order for the JFP1 connector. Correct pin order is essential.

Michael U.

What is the pin configuration for the JFP1 Front Panel Header connector?

The JFP1 connector is used for connecting the front panel switches and LEDs. The pin configuration is: Pin 1: HDD LED +, Pin 2: HDD LED -, Pin 3: Power LED +, Pin 4: Power LED -, Pin 5: Reset Switch, Pin 6: Power Switch, Pin 7: Reset Switch, Pin 8: Power Switch, Pin 9: Reserved, Pin 10: No Pin.