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... the web browser on your computer. Some of Screws Quick Start 1 Preparing Tools and Components Intel® LGA 1151 CPU CPU Fan Chassis DDR4 Memory Power Supply Unit Graphics Card Thermal Paste SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive Phillips Screwdriver A Package of the installations also provide video demonstrations. This Quick Start... the URL by scanning the QR code. You may have even link to install your phone or tablet. Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG Z390 ACE motherboard.
... the web browser on your computer. Some of Screws Quick Start 1 Preparing Tools and Components Intel® LGA 1151 CPU CPU Fan Chassis DDR4 Memory Power Supply Unit Graphics Card Thermal Paste SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive Phillips Screwdriver A Package of the installations also provide video demonstrations. This Quick Start... the URL by scanning the QR code. You may have even link to install your phone or tablet. Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG Z390 ACE motherboard.
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y When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. BAT1 PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes) PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes) PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0...) 3-Way* @ 3.0 x8 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 @3.0 x4 3.0 x1 @3.0 x4 Important y 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 and to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes. 30 Overview of the slot...
y When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. BAT1 PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes) PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes) PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0...) 3-Way* @ 3.0 x8 3.0 x1 3.0 x1 @3.0 x4 3.0 x1 @3.0 x4 Important y 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 and to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes. 30 Overview of the slot...
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... into the PCI_E1 and PCI_E4 slots. 2. Reconnect the power cord, power up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the SLI configuration menu, and then click Apply. Installing SLI graphics cards For power supply recommendations for SLI configurations, please refer to the user guide... of your graphics card to make sure you meet all PCIe power connectors of Components 31 To install SLI graphics cards: 1.
... into the PCI_E1 and PCI_E4 slots. 2. Reconnect the power cord, power up the computer and install the drivers and software included in the SLI configuration menu, and then click Apply. Installing SLI graphics cards For power supply recommendations for SLI configurations, please refer to the user guide... of your graphics card to make sure you meet all PCIe power connectors of Components 31 To install SLI graphics cards: 1.
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...connected to a proper ATX power supply to check voltages. To measure voltage, place test leads on the GND (screw mounting hole) and a V-Check Point. PCH VCCIO VCCSA DDR CPU 38 Overview of the motherboard. CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow ...you to connect an ATX power supply. 8 5 CPU_PWR1/ CPU_PWR2 4 1 1 Ground 5 2 Ground 6 3 Ground 7 4 Ground 8 +12V +12V +12V +12V 1 +3.3V ...
...connected to a proper ATX power supply to check voltages. To measure voltage, place test leads on the GND (screw mounting hole) and a V-Check Point. PCH VCCIO VCCSA DDR CPU 38 Overview of the motherboard. CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow ...you to connect an ATX power supply. 8 5 CPU_PWR1/ CPU_PWR2 4 1 1 Ground 5 2 Ground 6 3 Ground 7 4 Ground 8 +12V +12V +12V +12V 1 +3.3V ...
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... strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). y Please use MSI's software to control the extended LED strip. 44 Overview of LED strips. y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the ... LED strips 5V. Important y The JRGB1/ JRGB2 connector supports up to 72 LEDs WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground) with the maximum power rating of 3A (5V). JRGB2 JRGB1/ 1 JRGB2 1 +12V 2 G 3 R 4 B JRGB1 JRAINBOW1 1 JRGB1/ 2 Extension cable 5050 RGB LED strips 12V JRAINBOW1...
... strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). y Please use MSI's software to control the extended LED strip. 44 Overview of LED strips. y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the ... LED strips 5V. Important y The JRGB1/ JRGB2 connector supports up to 72 LEDs WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground) with the maximum power rating of 3A (5V). JRGB2 JRGB1/ 1 JRGB2 1 +12V 2 G 3 R 4 B JRGB1 JRAINBOW1 1 JRGB1/ 2 Extension cable 5050 RGB LED strips 12V JRAINBOW1...
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... Individually Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB fans with MSI's software. 1 JCORSAIR1 1 +5V 2 3 Ground Data CORSAIR RGB Fan Connection Connect the SATA Power connector to the motherboard specification. y Quantity of Components 45 Please refer to power supply. 3 2 1 CORSAIR fan hub 4 5 6 CORSAIR RGB fan CORSAIR RGB LED Extension Cable JCORSAIR1 connector...
... Individually Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB fans with MSI's software. 1 JCORSAIR1 1 +5V 2 3 Ground Data CORSAIR RGB Fan Connection Connect the SATA Power connector to the motherboard specification. y Quantity of Components 45 Please refer to power supply. 3 2 1 CORSAIR fan hub 4 5 6 CORSAIR RGB fan CORSAIR RGB LED Extension Cable JCORSAIR1 connector...
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... with Flash BIOS Button Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS Port on rear I/O panel. 3. Connect power supply to MSI.ROM. And then, save the MSI.ROM file to flash BIOS, and the light of USB flash drive. Plug the USB... flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI® website and rename the BIOS file to CPU_PWR1,CPU_PWR2 and ATX_PWR1. (No other components are necessary but power supply.) 2. After the flashing BIOS process is 100% completed, the button light would stop...
... with Flash BIOS Button Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS Port on rear I/O panel. 3. Connect power supply to MSI.ROM. And then, save the MSI.ROM file to flash BIOS, and the light of USB flash drive. Plug the USB... flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI® website and rename the BIOS file to CPU_PWR1,CPU_PWR2 and ATX_PWR1. (No other components are necessary but power supply.) 2. After the flashing BIOS process is 100% completed, the button light would stop...
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...after updating the BIOS y Clear the CMOS. y Some power supply units have a power button on the rear side, make sure the LAN port LEDs are connected from the power supply to JFP1 pin header properly. y Make sure the monitor is not working power supply of equal or greater wattage. y Test with another known...y If 1 long 2 short beeps are heard, remove all customized settings in the BIOS. y Restart or reset your TCP/IP settings. The power is listed in the DIMMA2 slot first and then restart the computer. There is properly connected and make sure the button is set to see...
...after updating the BIOS y Clear the CMOS. y Some power supply units have a power button on the rear side, make sure the LAN port LEDs are connected from the power supply to JFP1 pin header properly. y Make sure the monitor is not working power supply of equal or greater wattage. y Test with another known...y If 1 long 2 short beeps are heard, remove all customized settings in the BIOS. y Restart or reset your TCP/IP settings. The power is listed in the DIMMA2 slot first and then restart the computer. There is properly connected and make sure the button is set to see...