MSI MEG Z590I UNIFY - User Manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG Z590I UNIFY 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® LGA 1200 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 MEG Z590I UNIFY Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	MEG Z590I UNIFY
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

Power On

Specifications

CPU and Chipset Specifications

Details about supported CPUs, socket type, and motherboard chipset.

Memory and Expansion Slot Specifications

Storage and RAID Specifications

Hardware Monitor and BIOS Features

Features for system monitoring and BIOS configuration.

Package contents

Rear I;O Panel

Overview of Components

Component Contents

CPU Socket

DIMM Slots

SATA1~4: SATA 6 Gb;s Connectors

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

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors

JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector

JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector

JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors

EZ Debug LED

Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center

Installing Windows 10

Step-by-step guide for installing the Windows 10 operating system.

Installing Drivers

Instructions for installing necessary system drivers.

UEFI BIOS

BIOS Setup

Information on default settings and system stability.

Entering BIOS Setup

Key combinations to access the BIOS setup menu.

Resetting BIOS

Updating BIOS

Guide on updating the BIOS using M-FLASH.

Updating the BIOS with MSI CENTER

Instructions for updating BIOS using the MSI Center software.

RAID Configuration

Intel Optane Memory Configuration

Troubleshooting