MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS

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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 PLUS motherboard. This Quick
Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer.
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Preparing Tools and Components
Intel
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LGA 1151 CPU
CPU Fan

MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists essential tools and components required for computer assembly.

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 Procedure

System Specifications

Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities

Installing Windows 10 and Drivers

Guide to installing the Windows 10 operating system and essential drivers.

BIOS Setup Guide

Entering and Navigating BIOS Setup

Methods to access and navigate the system's BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Reset and Update Procedures

Procedures for restoring BIOS settings and updating the system BIOS.

CPU Overclocking Settings

OC Profile Management

Hardware Monitor Features

Mystic Light LED Control

RAID Configuration Guide

Enabling Intel Rapid Storage Technology

Steps to enable Intel RST for RAID functionality.

Creating and Managing RAID Volumes

Procedure for creating, removing, and resetting RAID volumes.

Rebuilding RAID Array

Steps to rebuild a degraded RAID array after a drive failure.

Installing RAID Drivers and Software

Intel Rapid Storage Technology Software Installation

Guide to install the Intel RST software for managing RAID and Optane.

Intel Optane Memory Configuration

Installing and Enabling Intel Optane Memory

Steps to install an Intel Optane memory module and enable it in BIOS and software.

Removing Intel Optane Memory

Process to disable and remove Intel Optane memory to avoid OS damage.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power, Display, and Boot Issues

Audio, Network, and USB Device Issues