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... LAN Port LED Status Table 21 Audio Ports Configuration 21 Realtek Audio Console 22 Overview of Components 24 CPU Socket...26 DIMM Slots...27 PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots 28 CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors 29 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors 30 JAUD1: Front Audio Connector 30 M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M 31 SATA1~6: SATA...
... LAN Port LED Status Table 21 Audio Ports Configuration 21 Realtek Audio Console 22 Overview of Components 24 CPU Socket...26 DIMM Slots...27 PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots 28 CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors 29 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors 30 JAUD1: Front Audio Connector 30 M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M 31 SATA1~6: SATA...
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...the F SKU processors. Continued on compatible memory ∙∙1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) ∙∙1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4 mode, from PCH) ∙∙2x PCIe x1 slots (from MSI website. Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Onboard Graphics Multi-GPU Storage...intel.com for PCIe 3.0 bandwidth table. ∙∙1x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @ 30Hz ∙∙1x DisplayPort port supports a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz ∙∙Supports AMD® 2-Way CrossFire™ Technology Intel® Z490 Chipset ∙...
...the F SKU processors. Continued on compatible memory ∙∙1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) ∙∙1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4 mode, from PCH) ∙∙2x PCIe x1 slots (from MSI website. Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Onboard Graphics Multi-GPU Storage...intel.com for PCIe 3.0 bandwidth table. ∙∙1x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @ 30Hz ∙∙1x DisplayPort port supports a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz ∙∙Supports AMD® 2-Way CrossFire™ Technology Intel® Z490 Chipset ∙...
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RAID LAN USB Audio Back Panel Connectors Continued from previous page Intel® Z490 Chipset ∙∙Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices ∙∙Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices ∙∙1x Intel® I219V 1G LAN controller ...8729;∙1x Realtek® RTL8125B 2.5G LAN controller ∙∙Intel® Z490 Chipset ▪▪1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A port on ...
RAID LAN USB Audio Back Panel Connectors Continued from previous page Intel® Z490 Chipset ∙∙Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices ∙∙Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices ∙∙1x Intel® I219V 1G LAN controller ...8729;∙1x Realtek® RTL8125B 2.5G LAN controller ∙∙Intel® Z490 Chipset ▪▪1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A port on ...
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...;▪Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW) ▪▪Mystic Light Sync ▪▪EZ DEBUG LED ▪▪EZ LED Control ∙∙ Protection ▪▪PCIe Steel Armor ▪▪Pre-installed IO shielding ∙∙ Performance ▪▪Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology ▪▪DDR4 Boost ▪▪Core Boost...
...;▪Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW) ▪▪Mystic Light Sync ▪▪EZ DEBUG LED ▪▪EZ LED Control ∙∙ Protection ▪▪PCIe Steel Armor ▪▪Pre-installed IO shielding ∙∙ Performance ▪▪Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology ▪▪DDR4 Boost ▪▪Core Boost...
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... Connector JTPM1 TPM Module Connector JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Connectors JUSB3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector JUSB4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Connector LED_SW1 EZ LED Control M2_1~2 M.2 Slots (Key M) PCI_E1~4 PCIe Expansion Slots SATA1~6 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors Page 34 29 26 27 30 38 39 30 41 40 37 37 38 35 36 35 42 31...
... Connector JTPM1 TPM Module Connector JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Connectors JUSB3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector JUSB4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Connector LED_SW1 EZ LED Control M2_1~2 M.2 Slots (Key M) PCI_E1~4 PCIe Expansion Slots SATA1~6 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors Page 34 29 26 27 30 38 39 30 41 40 37 37 38 35 36 35 42 31...
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PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU) PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH) PCI_E4: PCIe 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. 28 Overview of the slot. ∙∙For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using ...
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU) PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH) PCI_E4: PCIe 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. 28 Overview of the slot. ∙∙For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using ...
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Loosen the screws of Components 31 http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ∙∙Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots. Remove the M.2 SHIELD FROZR and remove the protective films from the thermal pads. 1 M2_1 1 2 M2_2 1 1 2 Overview of M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink. 2. Installing M.2 module 1. M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ⚽⚽Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module.
Loosen the screws of Components 31 http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ∙∙Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots. Remove the M.2 SHIELD FROZR and remove the protective films from the thermal pads. 1 M2_1 1 2 M2_2 1 1 2 Overview of M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink. 2. Installing M.2 module 1. M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ⚽⚽Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module.
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...recommended that the flat connector be connected to one SATA device. M.2 & SATA combination table Slot Available SATA connectors M2_1 PCIe SATA PCIe SATA PCIe M2_2 SATA1 PCIe PCIe SATA SATA ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ SATA2 SATA3 ✓ ─ ...─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ SATA6 ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ (SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable) SATA Overview of the cable. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ∙∙SATA cables ...
...recommended that the flat connector be connected to one SATA device. M.2 & SATA combination table Slot Available SATA connectors M2_1 PCIe SATA PCIe SATA PCIe M2_2 SATA1 PCIe PCIe SATA SATA ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ SATA2 SATA3 ✓ ─ ...─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ SATA6 ─ ─ ─ ─ ✓ (SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, ✓: available, ─: unavailable) SATA Overview of the cable. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ∙∙SATA cables ...
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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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.... Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Integrated Peripherals > SATA Mode and change setting to Enabled. 5. 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 Configuration 63 RAID 10 uses four...
.... Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Advanced > Integrated Peripherals > SATA Mode and change setting to Enabled. 5. 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 Configuration 63 RAID 10 uses four...