MSI MPG Z590 GAMING PLUS quick start guide

Contents

1. Quick Startp. 1

   Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z590 GAMING EDGE WIFI/ MPG Z590 GAMING PLUS motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about…

2. Specificationsp. 15

   CPU •Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* •Processor socket LGA1200 * Please go…

3. Block Diagramp. 23
4. Rear I/O Panelp. 24

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

5. Overview of Componentsp. 28
6. Onboard LEDsp. 45

   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. 46

   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. 47

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

9. RAID Configurationp. 1
10. Intel® Optane™ Memory Configurationp. 1
11. Troubleshootingp. 53

    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…

12. CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectorsp. 40

    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…

13. CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectorsp. 37
14. CPU Socketp. 30

    When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. •Confirm…

15. DIMM Slotsp. 31

    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. 36
17. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumperp. 42

    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. 41

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

19. JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectorsp. 36
20. JPWRLED1: LED power inputp. 45

    This connector is used by retailers to demonstrate onboard LED lights. JPWRLED1 - LED power input

21. JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectorsp. 44

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

22. JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectorp. 43
23. JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connectorp. 32

    This connector allows you to connect the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card. 1 2 16 15 1 TBT_Force_PWR 2 TBT_S0IX_Entry_REQ 3 TBT_CIO_Plug_Event# 4 TBT_S0IX_Entry_ACK…

24. JTPM1: TPM Module Connectorp. 39

    This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

25. JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectorsp. 39
26. JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connectorp. 38

    This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports on the front panel. ⚠ ⚠Important Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly…

27. JUSB4: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connectorp. 38

    This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C connector on the front panel. The connector possesses a foolproof design. When you connect the…

28. LED_SW1: EZ LED Controlp. 45

    This switch is used to switch on/ off all the LEDs of motherboard. LED_SW1 LED_OFF LED_ON (Default) JPWRLED1: LED power input This connector is used by…

29. M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M)p. 33

    Installing M.2 module 1. Loosen the screws of M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink. 2. Remove the M.2 SHIELD FROZR and remove the protective films from the thermal pads…

30. PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slotsp. 32

    PCI_E1: PCIe 4.0 x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (From Z590 chipset) PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1 (From Z590 chipset) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x4 (From Z590 chipset) PCI_E5…