MSI MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI - User Manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI/ MAG Z590 TORPEDO
motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how
to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations.
Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You
may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code.
Preparing Tools and Components
Intel® LGA1200 CPU
CPU Fan
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste

MSI MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists necessary tools and components for computer assembly.

Safety Information

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Connecting the Power Connectors

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Power On

DIMM Slots

Memory module installation recommendation

Recommends the order for installing memory modules for dual-channel mode.

PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

Details the pinout for the front panel audio connector.

M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M)

Installing M.2 module

Step-by-step guide for installing M.2 SSD modules.

JUSB4: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector

JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector

Details the pinout for the USB 3.2 Gen 1 front panel connector.

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors

Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed

Guide to changing fan mode (PWM/DC) and speed in BIOS.

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

Resetting BIOS to default values

Instructions on how to clear CMOS and reset BIOS settings.

Onboard LEDs

EZ Debug LED

Explains the function of the EZ Debug LEDs for system status.

Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center

Installing Windows 10

Step-by-step guide for installing Windows 10.

Installing Drivers

Instructions for installing system drivers from the provided media.

MSI Center

Overview of the MSI Center utility and its features.

MSI Center User Guide

UEFI BIOS

UEFI advantages

Incompatible UEFI cases

How to check the BIOS mode?

Guide on verifying the current BIOS mode.

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup menu.

BIOS User Guide

Resetting BIOS

Updating BIOS

Methods for updating the motherboard BIOS.

Updating BIOS with M-FLASH

Detailed steps for updating BIOS using the M-FLASH utility.

Updating the BIOS with MSI Center

Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button

Instructions for updating BIOS using the Flash BIOS button.

Troubleshooting

The power is not on.

Troubleshooting steps for no power issues.

The power is on, but no signal to monitor

Steps to resolve issues with no display signal.

The computer does not boot after updating the BIOS

Solutions for boot failures after BIOS updates.

Lost BIOS password

How to recover from a lost BIOS password.

There is no audio

Troubleshooting steps for no sound issues.

There is no network

Steps to resolve network connectivity problems.

The USB device is not working

Troubleshooting steps for non-functional USB devices.