MSI MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI quick start guide

Contents

1. Quick Startp. 1

   Chassis Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about…

2. Specificationsp. 14

   CPU Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ and Pentium® Gold / Celeron® processors for LGA 1200 socket* * Please go to www.intel.com for more compatibility…

3. Block Diagramp. 21
4. Rear I/O Panelp. 22

   USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) Type-C Audio Ports Configuration Rear I/O Panel PS/2 Combo port 2.5 Gbps LAN DisplayPort USB 2.0 Type-A Audio Ports Optical S/PDIF-Out…

5. Overview of Componentsp. 26
6. Installing OS, Drivers & Utilitiesp. 45

   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. UEFI BIOSp. 46

   MSI UEFI BIOS is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. The UEFI BIOS firmware infrastructure has many new functions and…

8. RAID Configurationp. 64

   Below are the different types of a RAID. RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across…

9. Intel® Optane™ Memory Configurationp. 70

   Intel® Optane™ memory can accelerate the Windows 10 64bit operating system. This section describes how to install and remove the Intel® Optane™ memory. System…

10. Troubleshootingp. 73

    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…

11. CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectorsp. 38

    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…

12. CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectorsp. 35
13. CPU Socketp. 28

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

14. DIMM Slotsp. 29

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

15. JAUD1: Front Audio Connectorp. 34
16. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumperp. 40

    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…

17. JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connectorp. 39

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

18. JCOM1: Serial Port Connectorp. 39

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

19. JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connectorp. 43

    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. JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectorsp. 34
21. JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectorsp. 42

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

22. JRGB1: RGB LED connectorp. 41
23. JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connectorp. 40

    This connector allows you to connect the RTD3 connector on the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports RTD3. JTBT1 1 1 FORCE_PWR 2 SCI_EVENT 3 SLP_S3# 4…

24. JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connectorp. 40

    This connector allows you to connect the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card. JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connector This connector allows you to connect the RTD3 connector on…

25. JTPM1: TPM Module Connectorp. 37

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

26. JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectorsp. 37
27. JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connectorp. 36

    Overview of Components JUSBC1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C connector on the front…

28. JUSBC1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connectorp. 36
29. LED_SW1: EZ LED Controlp. 44

    This switch is used to switch on/ off all the LEDs of motherboard. LED_SW1 LED_OFF LED_ON (Default)

30. M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)p. 31

    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.…

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