MSI Prestige X570 Creation Quick Start Guide

To update the BIOS on the MSI Prestige X570 Creation, download the latest BIOS file from MSI's official website. Save the file to a USB drive formatted in FAT32. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS setup by pressing the 'Delete' key during boot. Navigate to the 'M-FLASH' section, select the BIOS file from the USB drive, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
If your MSI Prestige X570 Creation is not booting, first check all power connections and ensure the power supply is working. Clear the CMOS by removing the battery or using the clear CMOS jumper. Check for any hardware component issues, such as RAM or GPU, by reseating them. Lastly, ensure your BIOS is up to date.
To improve cooling performance, ensure that your case has good airflow by organizing cables and using additional case fans. Consider upgrading to a more efficient CPU cooler or using liquid cooling. Regularly clean dust from fans and heatsinks to maintain optimal airflow.
The MSI Prestige X570 Creation supports up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM across its four DIMM slots. Ensure that your RAM is compatible with the motherboard and that you populate the slots according to the manual for optimal performance.
Ensure the NVMe SSD is properly seated in the M.2 slot. Check the BIOS settings to confirm that the M.2 slot is enabled. Update your BIOS to the latest version if necessary. Verify that the NVMe SSD is compatible with the motherboard.
To enable XMP and overclock your RAM, enter the BIOS by pressing the 'Delete' key during boot. Navigate to the 'OC' tab and find the 'A-XMP' option. Enable it and select the desired profile to apply the overclock settings. Save and exit the BIOS.
The MSI Prestige X570 Creation features multiple PCIe slots: two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots for GPUs and additional PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 x1 slots for other expansion cards. The x16 slots can operate at x16/x0 or x8/x8 depending on your configuration.
Ensure that your audio drivers are up to date. Check the audio settings in both the operating system and BIOS. Verify that the correct audio output device is selected. Inspect the physical connections and cables for any damage.
To reset the BIOS, power off your system and unplug it. Locate the CMOS battery on the motherboard and remove it for a few minutes, then reinsert it. Alternatively, use the clear CMOS jumper as per the motherboard manual instructions. Reboot your system to apply the reset.
Enter the BIOS by pressing the 'Delete' key during boot. Navigate to the 'Settings' tab, then 'Advanced,' and select 'Integrated Peripherals.' Enable 'RAID Mode' for the SATA controller. Save changes and reboot. Enter the RAID setup utility during boot to configure your RAID array.