MSI MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI quick start guide

Contents

1. Quick Startp. 1

   Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your…

2. Specificationsp. 15

   CPU Supports 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Desktop Processors for Socket AM4…

3. Block Diagramp. 22
4. Rear I/O Panelp. 23

   Link/ Activity LED Status Description Off No link Yellow Linked Blinking Data activity Speed LED Status Description Off 10 Mbps connection Green 100 Mbps/ 1…

5. Overview of Componentsp. 27
6. Installing OS, Drivers & Utilitiesp. 44

   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…

7. BIOS Setupp. 45

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

8. AMD RAID Configurationp. 66

   The following are the RAID levels supported by RAIDXpert2. RAID 0 (Striping) breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading…

9. Troubleshootingp. 71

   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…

10. CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectorsp. 36

    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…

11. CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectorsp. 35
12. CPU Socketp. 29

    Introduction to the AM4 CPU The surface of the AM4 CPU has a yellow triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The yellow…

13. DIMM Slotsp. 30
14. JAUD1: Front Audio Connectorp. 38
15. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumperp. 41

    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…

16. JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connectorp. 40

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

17. JCOM1: Serial Port Connectorp. 40

    This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.

18. JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectorsp. 34
19. JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectorsp. 43

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

20. JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectorsp. 42
21. JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connectorp. 39

    This connector allows you to connect the RTD3 connector on the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports RTD3.

22. JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connectorp. 39
23. JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectorsp. 37
24. JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connectorsp. 37
25. JUSB5: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connectorp. 38
26. M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)p. 32

    M2_1 M2_2 M.2 installation 1. Loosen the screws of M.2 heatsink. 2. Remove the M.2 hearsink and remove the protective film from the thermal pad. 1 1 1 1 2 The…

27. PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slotsp. 31

    ⚠ ⚠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…

28. SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectorsp. 34

    These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. ⚠ ⚠Important •Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree…