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User Manual - Page 1
... how to the URL by scanning the QR code. Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK motherboard. Some of Screws
Quick Start 1 You may have even link to install your phone or tablet.
Preparing Tools and Components
Intel® LGA 1200 CPU
CPU Fan
DDR4 Memory
Power Supply Unit
Chassis Graphics Card
Thermal Paste
SATA...
User Manual - Page 19
... the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your motherboard package.
Package contents 19 It should contain:
Motherboard
MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK
User manual
1
Documentation
Quick installation guide
1
Application
Driver DVD
1
Cables
SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack)
1
Case badge
1
Accessories
Product registration card
1
M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack)
1
⚠⚠Important...
User Manual - Page 28
... to support its weight to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes.
28 Overview of the slot. ∙∙For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended. ∙∙When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable...
User Manual - Page 40
... Fan
System Fan connector
⚠⚠Important
∙∙The JRGB connector supports up to 2 meters continuous 5050 RGB LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). ∙∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. ∙∙Please use MSI...
User Manual - Page 41
...supports up to 200 LEDs.
∙∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip.
∙∙Please use MSI...extension cable
Addressable RGB LED Fan Connection
JRAINBOW connector
1
WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V
1
System Fan connector
Addressable RGB LED Fan
⚠⚠CAUTION
Do ...
User Manual - Page 46
.... 2. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. When prompted click on Yes to perform the BIOS update process. 4. Resetting BIOS
You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS: ∙∙Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults. ∙∙...
User Manual - Page 48
... BOOST - click on this function.
∙∙ Setup Mode switch - This function is only available when both of the motherboard and CPU are supporting this function.
⚠⚠Important
Please don't make ... - It allows you to configure the basic setting. This function is only available when the system, memory and CPU are available.
48 UEFI BIOS click on it to toggle the GAME BOOST ...
User Manual - Page 54
...+ is only supported with or without authorization.
▶▶Save & Exit This menu allows you to confirm the password. This function is the best way to effectively wipe all data from CMOS memory. You may also press Esc key to enter the sub-menu.
▶▶Power Management Setup sub-menu Sets system Power Management of...
User Manual - Page 55
...settings of Expert mode.
▶▶CPU Ratio Apply Mode [All Core]*
Sets applied mode for easy overclocking.
∙∙The BIOS items in BIOS setup.
[Expert]
Provides the advanced OC settings...BIOS setup. This item only appears when a CPU that supports Turbo Boost is installed.
▶▶CPU Ratio [Auto]
Sets... CPU Turbo Ratio Group X [Auto]
Sets the target CPU Turbo ratio value for...
User Manual - Page 56
... adjusted integrated graphics frequency. This item appears when a CPU that overclocking behavior and stability is installed.
▶▶CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]* Sets the applying mode for heat dissipation when running AVX instructions. Please note that support this function.
▶▶Ring Ratio [Auto] Sets the ring ratio. Read-only.
▶▶+Misc...
User Manual - Page 57
... setting will not be initialed and trained every booting.
▶▶DigitALL Power sub-menu
Press Enter to accelerate the system booting time.
UEFI BIOS ...installed CPU. This item appears when a CPU that support XMP is not guaranteed.
▶▶Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. In the sub-menu, you can set the memory timing for CPU. User can setup...
User Manual - Page 59
... flash mode and a file selection menu will reboot
automatically. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your USB flash drive. Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2. And then follow the steps below to perform the BIOS update process. 5.
User Manual - Page 68
... setup should
continue. 6. If you can still manually execute the DVDSetup. Navigate to finish. 7. Click the Select to choose what happens with Intel RAID Drivers and then click
Browse. ▪▪To make an Intel RAID Drivers USB flash drive. Click the Install button. 6. Installing RAID Driver
New Operating System Installation The following details the installation of the MSI...
User Manual - Page 69
...). 2. If you turn off the system. ▫▫Refer to the Specifications for location to finish. ▫▫Reboot System.
Update BIOS (refer to open the installer. Install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ▫▫Reboot to operating system. ▫▫Insert the MSI USB Drive into the M.2 slot. 3. i Processor ∙∙Operating system: Windows...
User Manual - Page 76
... Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be trademarks of their respective owners. yy Visit the MSI website for further guidance. MSI reserves...guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other marks and names mentioned may be obtained from the user guide, please contact your product at: http://register.msi.com
76 Regulatory Notices All other information: http://www.msi...
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