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Popular MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS Manual Pages
User Manual - Page 1
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS motherboard. 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.
This Quick Start section provides ...
User Manual - Page 2
... service personnel:
▪▪Liquid has penetrated into the computer. ▪▪The motherboard has been exposed to moisture. ▪▪The motherboard does not work well or you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer technician. ∙∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power...
User Manual - Page 14
...
CPU Chipset Memory
Expansion Slot Onboard Graphics Multi-GPU
Storage
14 Specifications
Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ and Pentium® Gold / Celeron® processors for compatibility information. * Onboard graphics output are disabled when using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to intel.com for LGA 1200...
User Manual - Page 19
Package contents 19
It should contain:
Motherboard
MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS
User manual
1
Documentation
Case stand-off notification
1
Quick installation guide
1
Application
Driver DVD
1
Cables
SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack)
1
Case badge
1
Accessories
Product registration card
1
M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack)
1
⚠⚠Important
If any of your retailer. Package ...
User Manual - Page 26
... to assist in the heatsink/ cooler package for motherboard placement. CPU Socket
Distance from the center of the CPU to the nearest DIMM slot.
50.77 mm
Introduction to the LGA 1200 CPU
The surface of the LGA 1200 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to install a CPU heatsink. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only...
User Manual - Page 28
... 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) PCI_E5: 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...
User Manual - Page 41
... 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 2 meters continuous 5050 RGB LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of Components 41... connector
RGB LED Fan
⚠⚠Important
∙∙The JRGB connector supports up to control the extended LED strip.
User Manual - Page 42
... the LED strip.
⚠⚠Important
∙∙The JRAINBOW 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 Components...
User Manual - Page 44
.... 4. Click the Install button in the Drivers/Software tab. 5. Select the utilities you must complete drivers installation. 1. Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities
Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com
Installing Windows® 10
1. Installing Drivers
1. The installer will prompt you to install. 4.
Installing Utilities
Before you install utilities, you...
User Manual - Page 49
... the Setup Mode switch or F7 function key. It allows you to keep the optimal performance and system stability after activating the GAME BOOST function.
∙∙ XMP Profile - To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the Advanced Mode by BIOS item name. allows you to select the XMP profile for overclocking. UEFI...
User Manual - Page 56
..., + or - Please note that support 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. This item will run the adjusted CPU base clock next boot.
[Immediate] CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately.
▶▶...
User Manual - Page 57
.... In the sub-menu, you can improve memory compatibility or performance by BIOS.
The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.
User can set the memory timing for each/ all memory channel.
[UnLink]
Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for CPU. This item appears when a CPU that support XMP is not guaranteed.
▶▶Adjusted...
User Manual - Page 68
...-up notification, then
select Run DVDSetup.exe to the directory containing the saved Intel RAID drivers, then click OK. 4. Insert the MSI USB Drive into the optical drive. 3. You have successfully installed the RAID driver, and Windows setup should
continue. 6. As previously mentioned, enable Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology in BIOS. 2. exe from the Windows Control Panel, you...
User Manual - Page 69
... select Run DVDSetup.exe to open the installer. This section describes how to the Updating BIOS section). 2. Install the Intel® Optane™ memory module.
▫▫Power off the AutoPlay feature from the root path of the MSI USB Drive. ▫▫Under the Drivers/Software tab, check the Intel RAID Drivers check-box. ▫▫Click the...
User Manual - Page 76
...guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other marks and names mentioned may be obtained from the user guide, please contact your product at: http://register.msi.com
76 Regulatory Notices All other information: http://www.msi...First release. Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be trademarks of Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.
The MSI logo used is ...
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