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MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC User Manual

MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC
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Quick Start
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
®
MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC 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 1151 CPU
CPU Fan

Table of Contents

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MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC Specifications

General IconGeneral
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z390
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4200, 4266, 4300, 4400 MHz
Supported memory module capacities16GB
Parallel processing technology support2-Way SLI
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Pentium
Number of M.2 (M) slots2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots3
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Serial port headers1
Number of SATA III connectors6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors0
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 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.
LAN controllerIntel® I219-V
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version5.0
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth243 mm
Width304 mm

Summary

Preparing Tools and Components

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 Memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting the Power Connectors

Power On

Specifications

CPU

Lists CPU compatibility and socket type for the motherboard.

Memory

Specifies supported memory types, speeds, and capacities.

Expansion Slot

Lists available PCIe and other expansion slots.

Storage

Lists storage interfaces like SATA and M.2.

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

LAN Port LED Status Table

Explains the status indicators for the LAN port.

Audio Ports Configuration

Details how audio ports are configured for different channel outputs.

Realtek Audio Console

Device Selection

Allows selecting audio output sources and setting defaults.

Application Enhancement

Provides guided sound effect options for audio devices.

Main Volume

Controls the overall volume and balance of audio output.

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Introduction to the LGA 1151 CPU

Explains CPU notches and golden triangle for alignment.

DIMM Slots

Memory module installation recommendation

Provides guidance on installing memory modules into DIMM slots.

PCIe Expansion Slots

Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation

Shows optimal slot usage for multi-GPU setups.

M.2 Slots

Installing M.2 SSD

Step-by-step guide to install an M.2 SSD into the slot.

Power Connectors

Front Panel Connectors

JUSBC1: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector

Details the connection of a USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port.

USB Connectors

JUSB1~2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

Explains how to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel.

JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Connectors

Details the connection of USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.

Fan Connectors

Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed

Guides on changing fan modes and adjusting speed via BIOS.

Onboard LEDs

EZ Debug LED

Indicates CPU, DRAM, VGA, and BOOT status.

DIMM LEDs

Shows the status of installed memory modules.

XMP LED

Indicates when the XMP mode is enabled.

Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities

Installing Windows® 10

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

Installing Drivers

Instructions for installing essential system drivers from the driver disc.

MYSTIC LIGHT

Device LED effect control screen

Interface for controlling LED effects on detected devices.

Nahimic 3

Audio Tab

Accesses audio effects, profiles, and settings within Nahimic 3.

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Methods to access the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Setup

Resetting BIOS

Procedures for restoring BIOS to default settings.

Updating BIOS

Guides for updating the system BIOS.

EZ Mode

Advanced Mode

SETTINGS

System Status

Displays system date, time, and connected devices.

System Information

Shows detailed system information like CPU and BIOS version.

Boot

Boot Mode Select

Selects the system boot mode (Legacy or UEFI).

Security

Administrator Password

Sets an administrator password for system security.

Chassis Intrusion Configuration

Configures chassis intrusion detection warnings.

Save & Exit

Restore Defaults

Restores or loads all default BIOS settings.

OC (Overclocking)

OC Explore Mode

Switches between normal and expert OC settings.

Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)

Enables memory module overclocking technology.

M-FLASH

OC PROFILE

Save Overclocking Profile

Saves current overclocking settings to a profile.

HARDWARE MONITOR

Fan Manage

Allows selection of PWM/DC fan modes and fan speed control.

RAID Configuration

Enabling Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

Steps to enable Intel RST for RAID setup.

Creating RAID Volume

Removing a RAID Volume

Resetting Disks to Non-RAID

Rebuilding RAID Array

Installing RAID Driver

Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration

Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory

Guides for installing Intel Optane memory module.

Enable Intel® Optane™ Memory

Removing the Intel® Optane™ Memory

Disable Intel® Optane™ Memory

Disables Optane memory before physical removal.

Troubleshooting

The power is not on

Solutions for issues where the system does not power on.

The power is on, but no signal to monitor

Steps to resolve no display output issues.

The computer does not boot after updating the BIOS

Fixes for boot failures after BIOS update.

Lost BIOS password

How to recover from a lost BIOS password.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Compliance Statement

Statement regarding compliance with FCC rules.

CE Conformity

Information about CE marking and EU directives.

Battery Information

Guidelines for battery disposal and handling.

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