MSI MEG X570S ACE MAX quick start guide

Contents

1. Quick Startp. 1

   Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG X570S ACE MAX motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer.…

2. Specificationsp. 17

   CPU •Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series 4000 G-Series, 3000 Series, 3000 G-Series, 2000 Series and 2000 G-Series desktop processors* •Supports…

3. Block Diagramp. 26
4. Rear I/O Panelp. 27

   Audio Ports Configuration Audio Ports Channel 2 4 6 8 Center/ Subwoofer Out • • Rear Speaker Out • • • Line-In/ Side Speaker Out • Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out…

5. Overview of Componentsp. 31
6. Onboard LEDsp. 54

   EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard. CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or…

7. Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Centerp. 60

   Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 10 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows® 10…

8. UEFI BIOSp. 61

   MSI UEFI BIOS is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. UEFI has many new functions and advantages that traditional BIOS…

9. BIOS Setupp. 62

   The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible…

10. Nahimic 3p. 65

    is designed to offer the best audio experience it contains audio effects, microphone effects and Sound Tracker. Installation and Update Nahimic 3 is included…

11. RAID Configurationp. 68

    The introduction of RAID levels and types are as below: RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive…

12. Troubleshootingp. 69

    Before sending the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting guide first to see if your got similar symptoms as mentioned below. The power is…

13. CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectorsp. 48

    Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with…

14. CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectorsp. 43

    These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.

15. DIMM Slotsp. 34

    DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Channel A Channel B DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Memory module installation recommendation ⚠ ⚠Important •Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first.…

16. JAUD1: Front Audio Connectorp. 45
17. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumperp. 50

    There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the…

18. JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connectorp. 49

    This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal (default) Trigger the chassis intrusion event Using chassis intrusion detector…

19. JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connectorp. 53

    The JCORSAIR1 connector allows you to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB fans with the CORSAIR fan hub.…

20. JDASH1 : Tuning Controller connectorp. 49
21. JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectorsp. 42
22. JLN1: Low Temperature Booting Jumperp. 45

    This jumper is used for liquid nitrogen cooling system to boot at an extreme low temperature. Try to set it Enabled to increase the boot success rate.

23. JOC_FS1: Safe Boot Jumperp. 44

    This jumper is used for Safe Boot. Once enabled, the system will boot with lower PCIe (from CPU) mode.

24. JPWRLED1: LED power inputp. 54

    This connector is used by retailers to demonstrate onboard LED lights. JPWRLED1 - LED power input LED_SW1: EZ LED Control This switch is used to switch on/ off…

25. JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectorsp. 52

    The JRAINBOW connectors allow you to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V. JRAINBOW connector JRAINBOW connector System Fan connector…

26. JRGB1: RGB LED connectorp. 51
27. JTPM1: TPM Module Connectorp. 47

    This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 1 2 12 11 1 SPI Power 2 SPI…

28. JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connectorp. 46

    This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connector on the front panel. The connector possesses a foolproof design. When you connect the cable…

29. JUSB2~3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connectorp. 46

    These connectors allow you to connect USB 3.2 Gen1 ports on the front panel. ⚠ ⚠Important Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to…

30. JUSB4~5: USB 2.0 Connectorsp. 47