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... you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI motherboard. Please link to the URL to the URL by scanning the QR code. You may have even link to watch it with the web browser on your computer. Preparing Tools and Components Intel® LGA 1200 CPU CPU Fan DDR4 Memory Power Supply Unit Chassis Graphics...
... you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI motherboard. Please link to the URL to the URL by scanning the QR code. You may have even link to watch it with the web browser on your computer. Preparing Tools and Components Intel® LGA 1200 CPU CPU Fan DDR4 Memory Power Supply Unit Chassis Graphics...
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...this user guide for future reference. ∙∙Keep this package are prone to damage from the power outlet before installing or removing any of the following instructions to prevent electrostatic damage. Loose connections may... computer to not recognize a component or fail to start. ∙∙Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components. ∙∙It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) ... certified computer technician. ∙∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from electrostatic discharge (ESD).
...this user guide for future reference. ∙∙Keep this package are prone to damage from the power outlet before installing or removing any of the following instructions to prevent electrostatic damage. Loose connections may... computer to not recognize a component or fail to start. ∙∙Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components. ∙∙It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) ... certified computer technician. ∙∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from electrostatic discharge (ESD).
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...3.0 x1 (PCH) ⚠⚠Important ∙∙If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes. Overview of the slot. ∙∙For... 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 from the power outlet. Read the expansion card's documentation to prevent deformation of Components 29
...3.0 x1 (PCH) ⚠⚠Important ∙∙If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes. Overview of the slot. ∙∙For... 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 from the power outlet. Read the expansion card's documentation to prevent deformation of Components 29
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... These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. 8 5 CPU_PWR1 4 1 1 Ground 5 2 Ground 6 3 Ground 7 4 Ground 8 +12V +12V +12V +12V 4 3 CPU_PWR2 2 1 1 Ground 3 2 Ground 4 +12V +12V 1 +3.3V 13 2 +3.3V 14 3 Ground 15 12 24 4 +5V 16 5 Ground ... 23 12 +3.3V 24 +3.3V -12V Ground PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground Res +5V +5V +5V 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. 30 Overview of Components
... These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. 8 5 CPU_PWR1 4 1 1 Ground 5 2 Ground 6 3 Ground 7 4 Ground 8 +12V +12V +12V +12V 4 3 CPU_PWR2 2 1 1 Ground 3 2 Ground 4 +12V +12V 1 +3.3V 13 2 +3.3V 14 3 Ground 15 12 24 4 +5V 16 5 Ground ... 23 12 +3.3V 24 +3.3V -12V Ground PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground Res +5V +5V +5V 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. 30 Overview of Components
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Overview 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's software to control the extended LED strip. JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors The JRGB connector allows you to connect the 5050 RGB LED... 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 Components 41
Overview 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's software to control the extended LED strip. JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors The JRGB connector allows you to connect the 5050 RGB LED... 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 Components 41
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...case of 20% brightness, the connector supports up to 75 LEDs WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground) with the maximum power rating of 3A (5V). JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors The JRAINBOW connectors allow you to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips... 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 LED strips....
...case of 20% brightness, the connector supports up to 75 LEDs WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground) with the maximum power rating of 3A (5V). JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors The JRAINBOW connectors allow you to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips... 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 LED strips....
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... to an electrical outlet securely. ∙∙Check if all ATX power connectors like ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are connected from the power supply to the motherboard? ∙∙Some power supply units have a power button on the rear side, make sure the LAN port LEDs are heard, remove and reinstall the graphics card... ∙∙Clear the CMOS. ∙∙Use the secondary BIOS to Keep DATA. ∙∙Test with another known working power supply of equal or greater wattage. Lost BIOS password ∙∙Clear the CMOS, but no signal to monitor ∙∙Connect the monitor...
... to an electrical outlet securely. ∙∙Check if all ATX power connectors like ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are connected from the power supply to the motherboard? ∙∙Some power supply units have a power button on the rear side, make sure the LAN port LEDs are heard, remove and reinstall the graphics card... ∙∙Clear the CMOS. ∙∙Use the secondary BIOS to Keep DATA. ∙∙Test with another known working power supply of equal or greater wattage. Lost BIOS password ∙∙Clear the CMOS, but no signal to monitor ∙∙Connect the monitor...
