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... Status Table 22 Audio Ports Configuration 22 Realtek Audio Console 23 Installing Antennas 25 Overview of Components 26 CPU Socket...28 DIMM Slots...29 PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots 30 M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M 32 SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 34 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors 35 CPU_PWR1~3, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors 36 JBLK_U1: Base...
... Status Table 22 Audio Ports Configuration 22 Realtek Audio Console 23 Installing Antennas 25 Overview of Components 26 CPU Socket...28 DIMM Slots...29 PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots 30 M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M 32 SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 34 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors 35 CPU_PWR1~3, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors 36 JBLK_U1: Base...
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... processors * SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot. ** SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD in the M2_2 slot. *** Before using the F SKU processors. Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Multi-GPU Storage Supports 10th Gen Intel®... Core™ and Pentium® Gold / Celeron® processors for LGA 1200 socket* * Please go to the latest version from MSI website. Intel® Z490 Chipset ∙∙4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB* ∙∙Supports 1R 2133/2666/2933 MHz* ▪▪1DPC...
... processors * SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot. ** SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD in the M2_2 slot. *** Before using the F SKU processors. Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Multi-GPU Storage Supports 10th Gen Intel®... Core™ and Pentium® Gold / Celeron® processors for LGA 1200 socket* * Please go to the latest version from MSI website. Intel® Z490 Chipset ∙∙4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB* ∙∙Supports 1R 2133/2666/2933 MHz* ▪▪1DPC...
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Continued from previous page Intel® Z490 Chipset RAID ∙∙Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices ∙∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 PCIe storage devices LAN ∙∙1x Realtek® 8125B 2.5G LAN controller Intel® ...; WiFi 6 pre certified ∙∙Bluetooth 5.0, FIPS, FISMA ∙∙1x M.2 Socket with E key (Wi-Fi mode) ∙∙Intel® Z490 Chipset ▪▪4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (3 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 Type-C internal connector) ▪▪4x USB 3.2 Gen...
Continued from previous page Intel® Z490 Chipset RAID ∙∙Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices ∙∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 PCIe storage devices LAN ∙∙1x Realtek® 8125B 2.5G LAN controller Intel® ...; WiFi 6 pre certified ∙∙Bluetooth 5.0, FIPS, FISMA ∙∙1x M.2 Socket with E key (Wi-Fi mode) ∙∙Intel® Z490 Chipset ▪▪4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (3 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 Type-C internal connector) ▪▪4x USB 3.2 Gen...
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Block Diagram Switch PCI Express Bus 1x M.2 Processor 2 Channel DDR4 Memory DMI 3.0 2x PCIe x1 slots 1x PCIe x4 slot 1x SATA 6Gb/s 1x M.2 2x SATA 6Gb/s 1x M.2 3x SATA 6Gb/s 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 6x USB 2.0 1x Realtek 2.5G LAN PCH 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 ASMedia 3241 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 NUVOTON 6687 Realtek ALC1220 ESS E9018 Rear Audio Jacks Front Audio Jacks Block Diagram 21
Block Diagram Switch PCI Express Bus 1x M.2 Processor 2 Channel DDR4 Memory DMI 3.0 2x PCIe x1 slots 1x PCIe x4 slot 1x SATA 6Gb/s 1x M.2 2x SATA 6Gb/s 1x M.2 3x SATA 6Gb/s 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 6x USB 2.0 1x Realtek 2.5G LAN PCH 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 ASMedia 3241 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 NUVOTON 6687 Realtek ALC1220 ESS E9018 Rear Audio Jacks Front Audio Jacks Block Diagram 21
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... Mode Booting Jumper Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector TPM Module Connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector USB 2.0 Connectors EZ LED Control M.2 Slots (Key M) PCIe Expansion Slots Power Button, Reset Button SATA 6Gb/s Connectors Page 43 36 28 29 40 46 37 45 49 35 38 39 39 50 48...
... Mode Booting Jumper Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector TPM Module Connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector USB 2.0 Connectors EZ LED Control M.2 Slots (Key M) PCIe Expansion Slots Power Button, Reset Button SATA 6Gb/s Connectors Page 43 36 28 29 40 46 37 45 49 35 38 39 39 50 48...
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PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU) PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x8 (CPU) PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH) PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH) Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation x16 x8 x8 x8 x4 x4 30 Overview of Components
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU) PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x8 (CPU) PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH) PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH) Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation x16 x8 x8 x8 x4 x4 30 Overview of Components
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...SLI configuration menu, and then click Apply. Overview of your graphics card to make sure you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to check for SLI configurations, please refer to the user guide of Components 31 .... 2. Connect all the system requirements. ⚠⚠Important ∙∙If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you meet all PCIe power connectors of the graphics cards. 4. Installing SLI graphics cards For power supply recommendations for any necessary additional hardware or software changes. Connect the...
...SLI configuration menu, and then click Apply. Overview of your graphics card to make sure you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to check for SLI configurations, please refer to the user guide of Components 31 .... 2. Connect all the system requirements. ⚠⚠Important ∙∙If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you meet all PCIe power connectors of the graphics cards. 4. Installing SLI graphics cards For power supply recommendations for any necessary additional hardware or software changes. Connect the...
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M2_1 http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA M2_2 M2_3 ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ∙∙Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots. Loosen the screws of Components Remove the M.2 SHIELD FROZR and remove the protective films from the thermal pads. 1 1 1 M2_1 1 M2_2 1 M2_3 1 2 2 2 32 Overview of M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink. 2. Installing M.2 module 1. M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ⚽⚽Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module.
M2_1 http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA M2_2 M2_3 ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ∙∙Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots. Loosen the screws of Components Remove the M.2 SHIELD FROZR and remove the protective films from the thermal pads. 1 1 1 M2_1 1 M2_2 1 M2_3 1 2 2 2 32 Overview of M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink. 2. Installing M.2 module 1. M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ⚽⚽Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module.
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... will be connected to one SATA device. M.2 & SATA combination table Slot Available SATA connectors M2_1 PCIe SATA PCIe SATA PCIe M2_2 M2_3 PCIe PCIe SATA SATA ─ M2_3 slot supports PCIe only SATA1 SATA2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ─ &#... SATA5 SATA6 ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ (SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable) SATA ─ 34 Overview of the cable. SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s...
... will be connected to one SATA device. M.2 & SATA combination table Slot Available SATA connectors M2_1 PCIe SATA PCIe SATA PCIe M2_2 M2_3 PCIe PCIe SATA SATA ─ M2_3 slot supports PCIe only SATA1 SATA2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ─ &#... SATA5 SATA6 ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ (SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable) SATA ─ 34 Overview of the cable. SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s...
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... only). ▶▶Advanced sub-menu The Advanced sub-menu allows you to set the parameters and behaviors of PCIe, ACPI, integrated peripherals, integrated graphics, USB, power management and Windows . ▶▶PCIe/PCI Sub-system Settings sub-menu Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. ▶▶ACPI Settings...
... only). ▶▶Advanced sub-menu The Advanced sub-menu allows you to set the parameters and behaviors of PCIe, ACPI, integrated peripherals, integrated graphics, USB, power management and Windows . ▶▶PCIe/PCI Sub-system Settings sub-menu Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. ▶▶ACPI Settings...
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... Storage Technology 1. Go to RAID/ Optane Mode. 4. RAID Configuration 79 This results in this step If you are only using NVMe PCIe SSDs, go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Integrated Peripherals > M2_x Pcie Storage Remapping and change setting to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology submenu. RAID level comparison RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID...
... Storage Technology 1. Go to RAID/ Optane Mode. 4. RAID Configuration 79 This results in this step If you are only using NVMe PCIe SSDs, go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Integrated Peripherals > M2_x Pcie Storage Remapping and change setting to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology submenu. RAID level comparison RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID...
