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... or tablet. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your computer. Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC/ MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to the URL by scanning the QR code. Some of Screws Quick Start 1 Preparing Tools...
... or tablet. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your computer. Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC/ MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to the URL by scanning the QR code. Some of Screws Quick Start 1 Preparing Tools...
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Contents Quick Start ...1 Preparing Tools and Components 1 Installing a Processor 2 Installing DDR4 memory 3 Connecting the Front Panel Header 4 Installing the Motherboard 5 Installing SATA Drives 6 Installing a Graphics Card 7 Connecting Peripheral Devices 8 Connecting the Power Connectors 9 Power On...10 Specifications...14 JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification 19 Package contents 19 ...
Contents Quick Start ...1 Preparing Tools and Components 1 Installing a Processor 2 Installing DDR4 memory 3 Connecting the Front Panel Header 4 Installing the Motherboard 5 Installing SATA Drives 6 Installing a Graphics Card 7 Connecting Peripheral Devices 8 Connecting the Power Connectors 9 Power On...10 Specifications...14 JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification 19 Package contents 19 ...
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... or missing, please contact your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard SATA 6Gb/s Cables Cable LED Y CABLE LED JCORSAIR CABLE LED JRAINBOW CABLE Antenna Set SLI HB BRIDGE M Accessories M.2 Screw Case Badge SATA Cable Lables VIP Card Application DVD Driver DVD User Manual Documentation Quick Installation Guide MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON 2 1 1 1 N/A 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Important If any of...
... or missing, please contact your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard SATA 6Gb/s Cables Cable LED Y CABLE LED JCORSAIR CABLE LED JRAINBOW CABLE Antenna Set SLI HB BRIDGE M Accessories M.2 Screw Case Badge SATA Cable Lables VIP Card Application DVD Driver DVD User Manual Documentation Quick Installation Guide MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON 2 1 1 1 N/A 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Important If any of...
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... specifications. Any attempt to overclock, please make sure the cooling fans work properly to assist in the heatsink/ cooler package for motherboard placement. The golden triangle is not recommended. A CPU heatsink is necessary to install a CPU heatsink. Overview of Components 27 ...Important y Always unplug the power cord from overheating. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the CPU before installing or removing the CPU. y When installing a CPU, always ...
... specifications. Any attempt to overclock, please make sure the cooling fans work properly to assist in the heatsink/ cooler package for motherboard placement. The golden triangle is not recommended. A CPU heatsink is necessary to install a CPU heatsink. Overview of Components 27 ...Important y Always unplug the power cord from overheating. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the CPU before installing or removing the CPU. y When installing a CPU, always ...
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... Memory module installation recommendation DIMMB2 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 Important y Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first. y Based on the motherboard. y Please note that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more efficient memory cooling system for 32-bit Windows OS...
... Memory module installation recommendation DIMMB2 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 Important y Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first. y Based on the motherboard. y Please note that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more efficient memory cooling system for 32-bit Windows OS...
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...: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable) SATA 32 Overview of the cable. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. Each connector can connect to the motherboard for space saving purposes. However, it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to one SATA device. SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are...
...: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable) SATA 32 Overview of the cable. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. Each connector can connect to the motherboard for space saving purposes. However, it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to one SATA device. SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are...
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... +5V 24 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. 34 Overview of Components
... +5V 24 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. 34 Overview of Components
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...Please refer to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB LED fans with MSI's software. y CORSAIR RGB LED Fan and CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO can control the CORSAIR RGB LED strips and fans with the CORSAIR fan hub. JCORSAIR1 1 1 ...RGB LED fan CORSAIR RGB LED Extension Cable JCORSAIR1 connector CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO Connection JCORSAIR1 connector Important y Fans must start at the same time. Once all items are connected properly, you to the motherboard specification. y Quantity of Components 41 JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector The JCORSAIR1 ...
...Please refer to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB LED fans with MSI's software. y CORSAIR RGB LED Fan and CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO can control the CORSAIR RGB LED strips and fans with the CORSAIR fan hub. JCORSAIR1 1 1 ...RGB LED fan CORSAIR RGB LED Extension Cable JCORSAIR1 connector CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO Connection JCORSAIR1 connector Important y Fans must start at the same time. Once all items are connected properly, you to the motherboard specification. y Quantity of Components 41 JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector The JCORSAIR1 ...
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If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord 2. Use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory. Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on the computer. 42 Overview of Components Plug the power cord and power on the motherboard to default values 1. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from JBAT1. 4. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to save system configuration data.
If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord 2. Use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory. Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on the computer. 42 Overview of Components Plug the power cord and power on the motherboard to default values 1. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from JBAT1. 4. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to save system configuration data.
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.... indicates the booting device is not detected or fail. JPWRLED1 - CPU - VGA - Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard.
.... indicates the booting device is not detected or fail. JPWRLED1 - CPU - VGA - Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard.
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...; Music - allows you 're using speakers to offer the best audio experience it in the audio driver. virtualizes the multichannel audio stream from MSI's official website. Device display & Volume On/Off Button Audio Profiles Reset Button Try Button Audio Effects y Device display & Volume - allows you.... The Quiet On / Off option allows to install it or update it is included in order to fit your motherboard or download the driver from the game engine or the movie soundtrack and downmixes it contains audio effects, microphone effects and Sound Tracker. If you wish....
...; Music - allows you 're using speakers to offer the best audio experience it in the audio driver. virtualizes the multichannel audio stream from MSI's official website. Device display & Volume On/Off Button Audio Profiles Reset Button Try Button Audio Effects y Device display & Volume - allows you.... The Quiet On / Off option allows to install it or update it is included in order to fit your motherboard or download the driver from the game engine or the movie soundtrack and downmixes it contains audio effects, microphone effects and Sound Tracker. If you wish....
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Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Install and launch MSI DRAGON CENTER. 2. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart automatically. 52 BIOS Setup Resetting BIOS You might need to restore the... flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot automatically. Updating BIOS: 1. Click on Scan button. 4. Click the M-FLASH button and click on the motherboard. y Short the Clear CMOS jumper on Yes to enter BIOS. Important Be sure the computer is set properly. Please refer to perform the BIOS update...
Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Install and launch MSI DRAGON CENTER. 2. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart automatically. 52 BIOS Setup Resetting BIOS You might need to restore the... flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot automatically. Updating BIOS: 1. Click on Scan button. 4. Click the M-FLASH button and click on the motherboard. y Short the Clear CMOS jumper on Yes to enter BIOS. Important Be sure the computer is set properly. Please refer to perform the BIOS update...
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... - provides the information of EZ Mode Overview section. y Menu display - XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot GAME BOOST switch Search Language System information Boot device priority bar BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display y GAME BOOST switch/ XMP switch/ Setup Mode switch/ Screenshot/ Language/ Search/ System information/ Boot device priority bar... for chipset and boot devices. OC - please refer to adjust the frequency and voltage. allows you to the descriptions of installed devices on this motherboard.
... - provides the information of EZ Mode Overview section. y Menu display - XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot GAME BOOST switch Search Language System information Boot device priority bar BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display y GAME BOOST switch/ XMP switch/ Setup Mode switch/ Screenshot/ Language/ Search/ System information/ Boot device priority bar... for chipset and boot devices. OC - please refer to adjust the frequency and voltage. allows you to the descriptions of installed devices on this motherboard.
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... BIOS. f System Time Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements. f SATA PortX/ M2_X Shows the information of the device and motherboard. Read-only. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The month from Sun to enter the sub-menu. 56 BIOS Setup Important If the...
... BIOS. f System Time Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements. f SATA PortX/ M2_X Shows the information of the device and motherboard. Read-only. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The month from Sun to enter the sub-menu. 56 BIOS Setup Important If the...
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M-FLASH M-FLASH provides the way to perform the BIOS update process. 5. Please down-load the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2. Click on Yes to update BIOS. 1. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your USB flash...
M-FLASH M-FLASH provides the way to perform the BIOS update process. 5. Please down-load the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2. Click on Yes to update BIOS. 1. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your USB flash...
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...bit (UEFI mode). Install the Intel® Optane™ memory module. Power off the AutoPlay feature from the root path of the MSI Driver Disc. Under the Drivers/Software tab, check the Intel RAID Drivers check-box. Click the Install button. ...8482; memory. This section describes how to operating system. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the M.2 slot. 3. If you can accelerate the Windows 10 64bit operating system. System Requirements y Intel® Optane™ memory ready MSI® motherboards y Supported 8th Gen, or later, Intel® Core™ -
...bit (UEFI mode). Install the Intel® Optane™ memory module. Power off the AutoPlay feature from the root path of the MSI Driver Disc. Under the Drivers/Software tab, check the Intel RAID Drivers check-box. Click the Install button. ...8482; memory. This section describes how to operating system. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the M.2 slot. 3. If you can accelerate the Windows 10 64bit operating system. System Requirements y Intel® Optane™ memory ready MSI® motherboards y Supported 8th Gen, or later, Intel® Core™ -
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...y Check if the power switch cable is no audio y Adjust the volume. y Verify if the network cable is turned on the motherboard rear IO panel. y Make sure the monitor is properly connected and make sure the button is not on the monitor. Lost BIOS... password y Clear the CMOS, but no signal to monitor y Connect the monitor power cord to Keep DATA. Troubleshooting Before sending the motherboard for motherboard with Dual BIOS) 84 Troubleshooting y Remove secondary speakers/ headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio devices. y Test with another known working speaker ...
...y Check if the power switch cable is no audio y Adjust the volume. y Verify if the network cable is turned on the motherboard rear IO panel. y Make sure the monitor is properly connected and make sure the button is not on the monitor. Lost BIOS... password y Clear the CMOS, but no signal to monitor y Connect the monitor power cord to Keep DATA. Troubleshooting Before sending the motherboard for motherboard with Dual BIOS) 84 Troubleshooting y Remove secondary speakers/ headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio devices. y Test with another known working speaker ...