MSI MPG Z390M GAMING EDGE AC User Manual

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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 Z390M 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
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Preparing Tools and Components
Intel
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LGA 1151 CPU
CPU Fan

MSI MPG Z390M GAMING EDGE AC Specifications

General

Processor socket	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1220-VB
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z390
PC health monitoring	CPU, FAN, Temperature
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Number of mounting holes	8
ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4200, 4266, 4300, 4400, 4500 MHz
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	2
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2304 pixels
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Number of SATA II connectors	0
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	6.1
BIOS memory size	128 Mbit
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version	2.8
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.
LAN controller	Intel® I219-V
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version	5.0
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Cables included	SATA

Weight and Dimensions

Width	244 mm

Summary

Quick Start Installation

Preparing Components and Tools

Lists necessary tools and hardware components for PC assembly.

Core Component Installation

Guides for installing the processor, memory, and motherboard.

Connecting Power and Peripherals

Details on connecting power supply, front panel headers, and external devices.

System Power On

Guide to connecting the power cord and turning on the computer.

System Overview and Specifications

Specifications and Package Contents

Details on system specs, included items, block diagram, and I/O panel.

Motherboard Component Identification

Identification of key motherboard connectors, headers, and slots.

Software, BIOS, and Advanced Features

Installing OS, Drivers, and Utilities

Instructions for installing the operating system, drivers, and MSI utilities.

MYSTIC LIGHT and Nahimic Audio

Guides for customizing RGB lighting and audio settings.

BIOS Setup and Navigation

Entering BIOS, EZ/Advanced modes, and basic settings configuration.

Advanced BIOS Settings

Configuration of OC, RAID, storage, and system settings.

Troubleshooting and Compliance

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for power, display, boot, audio, network, and USB problems.

Regulatory and Compliance Information

Information on FCC, CE, wireless use, and disposal policies.