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... Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to the URL by scanning the QR code. 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 Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive Phillips Screwdriver A Package of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI motherboard.
... Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to the URL by scanning the QR code. 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 Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive Phillips Screwdriver A Package of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI motherboard.
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...Installing a Processor 3 Installing DDR4 memory 4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 5 Installing the Motherboard 6 Connecting the Power Connectors 7 Installing SATA Drives 8 Installing a Graphics Card 9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 10 Power On...11 Specifications...14 JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification 19 Package contents 20 Block Diagram ...21 Rear I/O Panel ...22 LAN Port LED 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_1~2: M.2 Slots...
...Installing a Processor 3 Installing DDR4 memory 4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 5 Installing the Motherboard 6 Connecting the Power Connectors 7 Installing SATA Drives 8 Installing a Graphics Card 9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 10 Power On...11 Specifications...14 JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification 19 Package contents 20 Block Diagram ...21 Rear I/O Panel ...22 LAN Port LED 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_1~2: M.2 Slots...
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...10 45 Installing Drivers 45 Installing Utilities 45 UEFI BIOS...46 BIOS Setup...47 Entering BIOS Setup 47 Resetting BIOS...48 Updating BIOS...48 EZ Mode ...50 Advanced Mode ...53 SETTINGS Menu 54 OC Menu...56 M-FLASH Menu ...60 OC PROFILE Menu 61 HARDWARE MONITOR Menu 62 RAID Configuration 64 Enabling Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 64 Creating RAID Volume 65 Removing a RAID Volume 66 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID 67 Rebuilding RAID Array 68 Installing RAID Driver 69 Installing Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Software 69 Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration 70...
...10 45 Installing Drivers 45 Installing Utilities 45 UEFI BIOS...46 BIOS Setup...47 Entering BIOS Setup 47 Resetting BIOS...48 Updating BIOS...48 EZ Mode ...50 Advanced Mode ...53 SETTINGS Menu 54 OC Menu...56 M-FLASH Menu ...60 OC PROFILE Menu 61 HARDWARE MONITOR Menu 62 RAID Configuration 64 Enabling Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 64 Creating RAID Volume 65 Removing a RAID Volume 66 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID 67 Rebuilding RAID Array 68 Installing RAID Driver 69 Installing Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Software 69 Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration 70...
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Package contents Please check the contents of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) 1 LED JRGB Y cable 1 Cable LED JCORSAIR cable 1 LED JRAINBOW cable 1 Wi-Fi Antenna 1 M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack) 1 Accessories Case Badge 1 SATA cable stickers 1 Product registration card 1 Application Driver DVD 1 User manual 1 Documentation Quick installation guide 1 ⚠⚠Important If any of your retailer. 20 Package contents
Package contents Please check the contents of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) 1 LED JRGB Y cable 1 Cable LED JCORSAIR cable 1 LED JRAINBOW cable 1 Wi-Fi Antenna 1 M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack) 1 Accessories Case Badge 1 SATA cable stickers 1 Product registration card 1 Application Driver DVD 1 User manual 1 Documentation Quick installation guide 1 ⚠⚠Important If any of your retailer. 20 Package contents
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... motherboard to save system configuration data. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that supports RTD3. 1 JTBT1 1 FORCE_PWR 2 3 SLP_S3# 4 5 Ground SCI_EVENT SLP_S5# 1 JRTD3 1 WAKE 2 PWR EN 3 GND 40 Overview of Components Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector This connector allows you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to connect the add-on the computer. Plug the power...
... motherboard to save system configuration data. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that supports RTD3. 1 JTBT1 1 FORCE_PWR 2 3 SLP_S3# 4 5 Ground SCI_EVENT SLP_S5# 1 JRTD3 1 WAKE 2 PWR EN 3 GND 40 Overview of Components Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector This connector allows you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to connect the add-on the computer. Plug the power...
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... connector 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's software to control the extended LED strip. 42 Overview of 3A (5V). In the case of 20% brightness, the connector supports up to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V. 1 JRAINBOW1 1 +5V 3 No Pin...
... connector 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's software to control the extended LED strip. 42 Overview of 3A (5V). In the case of 20% brightness, the connector supports up to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V. 1 JRAINBOW1 1 +5V 3 No Pin...
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... installer. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature from the Boot Menu. 6. The drivers installation will then be in the Drivers/Software tab. 5. Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 10 1. Press the Restart button on the screen to install Windows® 10. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to restart. 7. Follow the instructions on the computer case. 4. Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities...
... installer. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature from the Boot Menu. 6. The drivers installation will then be in the Drivers/Software tab. 5. Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 10 1. Press the Restart button on the screen to install Windows® 10. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to restart. 7. Follow the instructions on the computer case. 4. Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities...
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... USB port. 2. Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into the USB flash drive. Updating BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. After the flashing process is off before clearing CMOS data. 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. ∙∙Short the Clear CMOS jumper...
... USB port. 2. Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into the USB flash drive. Updating BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. After the flashing process is off before clearing CMOS data. 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. ∙∙Short the Clear CMOS jumper...
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... manually control the fan speed by clicking on this button to enter the Hardware Monitor menu that provides the way to update BIOS with the motherboard you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items. UEFI BIOS 51 shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. ∙∙ Boot device priority bar - It provides 5 menus for you to create personal BIOS menu where you to show the Favorites window...
... manually control the fan speed by clicking on this button to enter the Hardware Monitor menu that provides the way to update BIOS with the motherboard you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items. UEFI BIOS 51 shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. ∙∙ Boot device priority bar - It provides 5 menus for you to create personal BIOS menu where you to show the Favorites window...
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... boot devices. ▪▪OC - provides the way to be configured. provides BIOS setting items and information to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ▪▪OC PROFILE - provides the information of system. ▪▪BOARD EXPLORER - BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display ∙∙ BIOS menu selection - allows you to manage overclocking profiles. ▪▪HARDWARE MONITOR - allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of installed devices on this motherboard. ∙∙ Menu display...
... boot devices. ▪▪OC - provides the way to be configured. provides BIOS setting items and information to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ▪▪OC PROFILE - provides the information of system. ▪▪BOARD EXPLORER - BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display ∙∙ BIOS menu selection - allows you to manage overclocking profiles. ▪▪HARDWARE MONITOR - allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of installed devices on this motherboard. ∙∙ Menu display...
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... displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA/ M.2 cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard. ▶▶System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only). ▶▶DMI Information Shows system information, desktop Board Information and chassis Information. (Read only). ▶▶Advanced sub-menu The Advanced sub-menu allows you to switch between date elements. Read-only. through Dec. Use...
... displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA/ M.2 cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard. ▶▶System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only). ▶▶DMI Information Shows system information, desktop Board Information and chassis Information. (Read only). ▶▶Advanced sub-menu The Advanced sub-menu allows you to switch between date elements. Read-only. through Dec. Use...
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...-UEFI mode OS. [UEFI] For the UEFI driver add-on the screen. To clear a set password from a SSD. This menu also allows you can optimize the system power consumption in this menu to enter a new password. UEFI BIOS 55 Secure Erase+ is only available when using the Intel thunderbolt device. ▶▶USB Configuration sub-menu Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Type the password then press Enter. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Power Management Setup sub-menu Sets system Power...
...-UEFI mode OS. [UEFI] For the UEFI driver add-on the screen. To clear a set password from a SSD. This menu also allows you can optimize the system power consumption in this menu to enter a new password. UEFI BIOS 55 Secure Erase+ is only available when using the Intel thunderbolt device. ▶▶USB Configuration sub-menu Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Type the password then press Enter. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Power Management Setup sub-menu Sets system Power...
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... Mode set the CPU ratios for OC expert to configure in CPU core number. This item only appears when a CPU that supports Turbo Boost is installed. ▶▶CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio that , higher frequency and voltage may benefit overclocking capability but cause system un-stability. ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. ∙∙Overclocking is used to determine CPU clock speed...
... Mode set the CPU ratios for OC expert to configure in CPU core number. This item only appears when a CPU that supports Turbo Boost is installed. ▶▶CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio that , higher frequency and voltage may benefit overclocking capability but cause system un-stability. ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. ∙∙Overclocking is used to determine CPU clock speed...
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... Setting* Press Enter, + or - You may overclock the CPU by BIOS. [Next Boot] CPU will be configured automatically by adjusting this setting automatically. UEFI BIOS 57 This item will appear when you to Auto, BIOS will configure this value. 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. ▶▶Core X X of active cores. CPU...
... Setting* Press Enter, + or - You may overclock the CPU by BIOS. [Next Boot] CPU will be configured automatically by adjusting this setting automatically. UEFI BIOS 57 This item will appear when you to Auto, BIOS will configure this value. 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. ▶▶Core X X of active cores. CPU...
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...;▶DRAM Timing Mode [Link] Selects the memory timing mode. [Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for all memory channel. If it manually. 58 UEFI BIOS System will be available when the memory modules that support XMP is the overclocking technology by memory module. Sets the detailed clockgen features. ▶▶Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) [Disabled] XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) is installed. ▶▶Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It can improve memory compatibility or...
...;▶DRAM Timing Mode [Link] Selects the memory timing mode. [Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for all memory channel. If it manually. 58 UEFI BIOS System will be available when the memory modules that support XMP is the overclocking technology by memory module. Sets the detailed clockgen features. ▶▶Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) [Disabled] XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) is installed. ▶▶Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It can improve memory compatibility or...
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...-menu displays the information of installed memory. Read only. ▶▶MEMORY-Z sub-menu Press Enter to Disabled, BIOS will issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced. [Enabled] [Disabled] The system will not show the variations of OC setting values showed on the screen. UEFI BIOS 59 If set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶PCH Voltages control [Auto] These options allow you have to load the default settings...
...-menu displays the information of installed memory. Read only. ▶▶MEMORY-Z sub-menu Press Enter to Disabled, BIOS will issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced. [Enabled] [Disabled] The system will not show the variations of OC setting values showed on the screen. UEFI BIOS 59 If set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶PCH Voltages control [Auto] These options allow you have to load the default settings...
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... automatically. 60 UEFI BIOS 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. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will be prompted. The system will enter the flash mode and a file selection menu will appear after rebooting. 4. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your USB flash drive. M-FLASH Menu M-FLASH provides the way to reboot and enter the flash mode. 3.
... automatically. 60 UEFI BIOS 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. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will be prompted. The system will enter the flash mode and a file selection menu will appear after rebooting. 4. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your USB flash drive. M-FLASH Menu M-FLASH provides the way to reboot and enter the flash mode. 3.
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... RAID Drivers USB flash drive. When prompt you can still manually execute the DVDSetup. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature from the root path of the drivers while installing Windows 10 x64 bit Editions or newer operating system. 1. You have successfully installed the RAID driver, and Windows setup should continue. 6. As previously mentioned, enable Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology in \\Storage\Intel\ 3. Copy all the contents in BIOS. 2. exe from the Windows Control Panel...
... RAID Drivers USB flash drive. When prompt you can still manually execute the DVDSetup. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature from the root path of the drivers while installing Windows 10 x64 bit Editions or newer operating system. 1. You have successfully installed the RAID driver, and Windows setup should continue. 6. As previously mentioned, enable Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology in \\Storage\Intel\ 3. Copy all the contents in BIOS. 2. exe from the Windows Control Panel...
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... save configuration and exit. 4. Install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ▫▫Reboot to operating system. ▫▫Insert the MSI Drive Disk into the M.2 slot. 3. Update BIOS (refer to open the installer. i Processor ∙∙System BIOS that supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) 16 or later driver ∙∙Operating system: Windows 10 64 bit (UEFI mode). ∙∙Intel® Optane™ Memory Module Installing...
... save configuration and exit. 4. Install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ▫▫Reboot to operating system. ▫▫Insert the MSI Drive Disk into the M.2 slot. 3. Update BIOS (refer to open the installer. i Processor ∙∙System BIOS that supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) 16 or later driver ∙∙Operating system: Windows 10 64 bit (UEFI mode). ∙∙Intel® Optane™ Memory Module Installing...
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... known working LAN cable. The USB device is not working ∙∙Make sure your USB drive driver has been installed. ∙∙Verify if USB device is no audio ∙∙Adjust the volume. ∙∙Connect the speakers/headphones to audio ports on the motherboard rear IO panel. ∙∙Remove secondary speakers/ headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio devices. ∙∙Test with another known working speaker or headphone. Lost BIOS password ∙∙Clear the CMOS, but no network ∙...
... known working LAN cable. The USB device is not working ∙∙Make sure your USB drive driver has been installed. ∙∙Verify if USB device is no audio ∙∙Adjust the volume. ∙∙Connect the speakers/headphones to audio ports on the motherboard rear IO panel. ∙∙Remove secondary speakers/ headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio devices. ∙∙Test with another known working speaker or headphone. Lost BIOS password ∙∙Clear the CMOS, but no network ∙...