MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS - User Manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
®
MPG X570 GAMING PLUS 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
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
CPU Fan
AMD
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AM4 CPU

MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS Specifications

General

Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Unbuffered memory	Yes
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1866, 2133, 2400, 2666 MHz
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	3
Serial port headers	1
Number of SATA III connectors	6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0
BIOS type	-
HDMI version	1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1220
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD X570
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Number of mounting holes	9
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64
Cables included	SATA
Wi-Fi	No
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111H
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
Processor socket	Socket AM4
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 3 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	243 mm
Width	304 mm

Summary

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Diagrams of essential tools and components for PC 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

Rear I;O Panel

BIOS Setup

Entering and Navigating BIOS

How to enter BIOS, navigate EZ/Advanced modes, and use function keys.

BIOS Update and Reset Methods

Procedures for updating BIOS and resetting BIOS settings.

Core BIOS Configuration Settings

Overclocking and Hardware Monitoring

Options for CPU/DRAM overclocking, voltage control, and fan management.

AMD RAID Configuration

RAID Utility and Disk Initialization

Enabling RAIDXpert2 utility and initializing disks for RAID.

Creating and Deleting RAID Arrays

Steps for creating and deleting RAID arrays.

Installing RAID Driver

Troubleshooting

Power and Display Issues