MSI MPG GAMING PLUS Z390

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Contents
Contents
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 3
Package contents .................................................................................................. 7
Rear I/O Panel ....................................................................................................... 8
LAN Port LED Status Table..................................................................................... 8
Audio Ports Configuration ...................................................................................... 8
Realtek Audio Console ........................................................................................... 9
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 11
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 12
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 13
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 14
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 14
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 15
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 16
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 16
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 17
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 18
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 18
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors ................................... 19
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 20
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 20
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 21
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 21
JRGB1, JRGB2: RGB LED connectors .................................................................. 22
EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 22
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 23
Installing Windows
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Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 23
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 23
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 24
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 24
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 25
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 25
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 26
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 28
OC Menu................................................................................................................ 29