MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI User Manual

12
Contents
Contents
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................ 3
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 4
Connecting the Front Panel Header ...................................................................... 5
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Power Connectors ........................................................................ 7
Installing SATA Drives ............................................................................................ 8
Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 10
Power On .............................................................................................................. 11
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 14
Package contents ................................................................................................ 19
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 20
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 21
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 21
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 21
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 22
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 25
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 27
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 28
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 29
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 30
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 31
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 31
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 32
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 34
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors .................................. 35
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 36
JUSB4: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Connector ............................................................ 36
JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector ........................................................................ 37
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... 38
JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connector .............................................................................. 38
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 39
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 39
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 40

MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z490
CPU Socket	LGA 1200
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Slots	4
Max Memory	128 GB
Memory Type	DDR4
M.2 Slots	2
Storage Interface	6 x SATA 6Gb/s
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1
Audio	Realtek ALC1200 Codec
LAN	Realtek RTL8125B 2.5G LAN
RGB Headers	2 x 4-pin RGB, 2 x 3-pin ARGB
Memory Speed	4800MHz (OC)
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0
PCIe Slots	2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x16/x4 mode), 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots