MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX user manual

Contents

1. Quick Startp. 4

   Thank you for purchasing a new motherboard from MSI®. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the…

2. Specificationsp. 16

   CPU •Supports Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* •Processor socket LGA1700 * Please go to www.msi.com…

3. Special Featuresp. 22

   MSI Center Features • Gaming Mode • Smart Priority • Game Highlights • Mystic Light • Ambient Link • Frozr AI Cooling • LAN Manager • User Scenario • True…

4. Back Panel Connectorsp. 24

   Item Description 1 Clear CMOS button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS button for about 5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values. 2…

5. Overview of Componentsp. 30
6. Onboard LEDsp. 59

   CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail. BOOT - indicates the…

7. Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Centerp. 67

   Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows 11 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows 11…

8. UEFI BIOSp. 71

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

9. Block Diagramp. 75
10. Regulatory Noticesp. 76

    FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part…