MSI Z590 Pro WIFI, Z590-A Pro v3 User's Guide

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Contents Safety Information ...........................................................................................3

Specifications ...................................................................................................4

Rear I/O Panel ...............................................................................................10 LAN Port LED Status Table ......................................................................................10 Audio Ports Configuration ........................................................................................10

Overview of Components ..............................................................................11 CPU Socket ...............................................................................................................12 DIMM Slots................................................................................................................13 PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots ..............................................................................14 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors .......................................................................15 JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ................................................................................15 SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ...........................................................................16 M2_1~2: M.2 Slot (Key M) .........................................................................................16 ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1~2, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors .................................17 JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors .................................................................................18 JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector .............................................................18 JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector ................................................................19 JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ..........................................................19 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors ......................................20 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ...............................................................................20 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ...........................................................................21 JDASH1: Tuning controller Connector .....................................................................21 JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ...............................................................22 JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors ................................................22 JRGB1: RGB LED connector .....................................................................................23 EZ Debug LED ...........................................................................................................23

Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center ..............................................................24 Installing Windows 10 .............................................................................................24 Installing Drivers ......................................................................................................24 MSI Center ................................................................................................................24

UEFI BIOS .......................................................................................................25 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................................26

Thank you for purchasing the MSI Z590 PRO WIFI (CEC) motherboard. This User Guide gives information about board layout, component overview, BIOS setup and software installation.

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Entering BIOS Setup .................................................................................................26 BIOS User Guide .......................................................................................................26 Resetting BIOS ..........................................................................................................27 Updating BIOS...........................................................................................................27

3Contents Safety Information

Safety Information The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic

discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly.

Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.

Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components. It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when

handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object before handling the motherboard.

Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.

Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.

Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.

If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer technician.

Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component.

Keep this user guide for future reference. Keep this motherboard away from humidity. Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on

the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place

anything over the power cord. All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted. If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service

personnel: Liquid has penetrated into the computer. The motherboard has been exposed to moisture. The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to

user guide. The motherboard has been dropped and damaged. The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.

Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60C (140F), it may damage the motherboard.

4 Specifications

Specifications

CPU

Supports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors, 11th Gen Intel Core Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors*

Processor socket LGA1200 * Please go to intel.com for compatibility information

Chipset Intel Z590 chipset

Memory

4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB* Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933 MHz for 10th Gen Intel CPU

(by JEDEC & POR) Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933/ 3200 MHz for 11th Gen Intel

CPU (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency:

1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5333 MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4700+ MHz 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz

Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

*Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory

Expansion Slots

4x PCIe x16 slots Support x16/ x1/ x4/ x1 PCI_E1 (from CPU)

Supports up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU Supports up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU

PCI_E2 & PCI_E4 (from Z590 chipset) Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x1

PCI_E3 (from Z590 chipset) Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4

Audio Realtek ALC897 Codec

7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

Multi-GPU Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology

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Onboard Graphics

1x HDMI 2.0b with HDR port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz */**

1x DisplayPort 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz */** * Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. ** Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

LAN 1x Intel I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN controller

Wireless LAN & Bluetooth

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz* (160MHz)

up to 2.4Gbps Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax Supports Bluetooth 5.2**, FIPS, FISMA

* Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every countrys regulations and will be ready in WIN10 21H1. ** Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in WIN10 21H1.

Storage

6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (from Z590 chipset)* 2x M.2 slots (Key M)

M2_1 slot (from CPU) Available only on 11th Gen Intel CPU Supports up to PCIe 4.0x4 Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices

M2_2 slots (from Z590 chipset)* Support up to PCIe 3.0x4 Support up to SATA 6Gb/s Support 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices Intel Optane Memory Ready**

Support Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel Core processors * SATA5 & SATA 6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_2 slot. ** Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.

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RAID Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA

storage devices Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

USB

Intel Z590 Chipset 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port on the back

panel 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal

connector and 1 Type-A port on the back panel) 6x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (2 Type-A ports on the

back panel, and 4 ports available through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors)

USB 2.0 Hubs GL850G 4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports on the back panel 4x USB 2.0 ports available through the internal USB 2.0

connectors

Internal Connectors

1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x 6-pin ATX PCIe power connector 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2x M.2 slots (M-Key) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (supports additional 4

USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector 6x 4-pin system fan connectors 1x Front panel audio connector 2x System panel connectors 1x Chassis Intrusion connector 1x Clear CMOS jumper 1x TPM module connector 1x Tuning controller connector 1x TBT connector (Supports RTD3)

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LED Features 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors 4x EZ Debug LED

Back Panel Connectors

1x Flash BIOS Button 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports 1x DisplayPort 1x HDMI port 1x LAN (RJ45) port 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A port 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port 2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors 6x audio jacks

I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6687-R Controller Chip

Hardware Monitor

CPU/ System/ Chipset temperature detection CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed detection CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed control

Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

BIOS Features

1x 256 Mb flash UEFI AMI BIOS ACPI 6.2, SMBIOS 3.0 Multi-language

Software

Drivers MSI Center Intel Extreme Tuning Utility CPU-Z MSI GAMING Google Chrome, Google Toolbar, Google Drive Norton Internet Security Solution

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MSI Center Features

Mystic Light LAN Manager User Scenario Hardware Monitor Frozr AI Cooling True Color Live Update Speed Up Smart Tool Super Charger

Special Features

Audio Audio Boost

Network 2.5G LAN LAN Manager Intel WiFi

Cooling Extended Heatsink Design M.2 Shield Frozr K7 thermal pad Choke pad Pump Fan Smart Fan Control

LED Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW/RGB) Mystic Light SYNC EZ LED Control EZ DEBUG LED

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Special Features

Performance Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E Slot Lightning Gen 4 M.2 Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology DDR4 Boost Core Boost Lightning USB 20G USB 3.2 Gen 2 10G USB with Type A+C Front USB Type-C Dual CPU Power Supplemental PCIE Power Connector 2oz Copper thickened PCB

Protection PCI-E Steel Armor

Experience MSI Center Frozr AI Cooling Click BIOS 5 Flash BIOS Button

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Rear I/O Panel

Link/ Activity LED

Status Description

Off No link

Yellow Linked

Blinking Data activity

Speed LED

Status Description Off 10 Mbps connection

Green 100/ 1000 Mbps connection

Orange 2.5 Gbps connection

LAN Port LED Status Table

USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A

Flash BIOS Button

PS/2 Combo port 2.5 Gbps LAN

DisplayPort

USB 2.0 Type-A

USB 2.0 Type-A Audio Ports

Wi-Fi Antenna connectors

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C

USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A

Flash BIOS Port

Audio Ports Configuration

Audio Ports Channel

2 4 6 8

Line-Out/ Front Specker Out

Line-In

Rear Speaker Out

Center/ Subwoofer Out

Side Speaker Out

Mic In

(: connected, Blank: empty)

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Overview of Components

* Distance from the center of the CPU to the nearest DIMM slot.

Processor Socket

SATA6 SATA5

SYS_FAN5

SYS_FAN4

JTBT1

JFP2

JTPM1

JRGB1

SATA12

SATA34JCI1 M2_2

M2_1

SYS_FAN1

JUSB4

JUSB5

JUSB3

JUSB1 JUSB2

PCIE_PWR1

SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN2

CPU_FAN1

SYS_FAN6

PUMP_FAN1

PCI_E1

PCI_E2

PCI_E3 JBAT1

PCI_E4 JDASH1

CPU_PWR1

CPU_PWR2

JRAINBOW2

JAUD1

JRAINBOW1

JFP1

ATX_PWR1

DIMMB1 DIMMB2

DIMMA1 DIMMA2

50.77mm*

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CPU Socket Please install the CPU into the CPU socket as shown below.

Important Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing

the CPU. Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal

with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket.

When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.

Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system.

Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering the socket with the plastic cap.

If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the docu- mentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.

1

4

6

5 7 8

9

3

2

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DIMM Slots Please install the memory module into the DIMM slot as shown below.

DIMMB2

DIMMA2 DIMMA2

1

1

23

3

2

Memory module installation recommendation

DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA1

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Important Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first. To ensure system stability for Dual channel mode, memory modules must be of the

same type, number and density. Some memory modules may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value

when overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD). Go to BIOS and find the DRAM Frequency to set the memory frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a higher frequency.

It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs installation or overclocking.

The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking.

Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.

PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots

Important When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and

unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion cards documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes.

If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot.

For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.

PCI_E1: PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 (From CPU)

PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x4 (From Z590 chipset)

PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1 (From Z590 chipset)

PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (From Z590 chipset)

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JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.

1 2 10

9

+ +

+ -

- -

- +

Power LED

HDD LED Reset Switch

Reserved

Power Switch 1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +

3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -

5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch

7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch

9 Reserved 10 No Pin

JFP2 1

+

+ -

-

Speaker

Buzzer 1 Speaker - 2 Buzzer +

3 Buzzer - 4 Speaker +

HD D L

ED RE

SET SW

HDD LED HDD LED - HDD LED +

POWER LED - POWER LED +

POWER LED

JFP1

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allow you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.

1

2 10

9

1 MIC L 2 Ground 3 MIC R 4 NC 5 Head Phone R 6 MIC Detection 7 SENSE_SEND 8 No Pin 9 Head Phone L 10 Head Phone Detection

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SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device.

SATA1

SATA3

SATA2

SATA6 SATA5

SATA4

Important SATA5 & SATA 6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_2 slot. Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result

during transmission otherwise. SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is

recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving purposes.

M2_1~2: M.2 Slot (Key M) Please install the M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) into the M.2 slot as shown below.

1

3

Standoff

Supplied M.2 screw 30

2

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ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1~2, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.

Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.

24

131

12

ATX_PWR1

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 14 -12V 3 Ground 15 Ground 4 +5V 16 PS-ON# 5 Ground 17 Ground 6 +5V 18 Ground 7 Ground 19 Ground 8 PWR OK 20 Res 9 5VSB 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V 12 +3.3V 24 Ground

3 2 1 4 CPU_PWR2

1 Ground 3 +12V

2 Ground 4 +12V

5

4 1

8

CPU_PWR1

1 Ground 5 +12V 2 Ground 6 +12V 3 Ground 7 +12V 4 Ground 8 +12V

1 3

64

PCIE_PWR1

1 +12V 4 Ground 2 +12V 5 Ground

3 +12V 6 Ground

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JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports on the front panel.

1

10 11

20

1 Power 11 USB2.0+ 2 USB3_RX_DN 12 USB2.0- 3 USB3_RX_DP 13 Ground 4 Ground 14 USB3_TX_C_DP 5 USB3_TX_C_DN 15 USB3_TX_C_DN 6 USB3_TX_C_DP 16 Ground 7 Ground 17 USB3_RX_DP 8 USB2.0- 18 USB3_RX_DN 9 USB2.0+ 19 Power

10 Ground 20 No Pin

Important Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.

Important Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible

damage. In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install

MSI Center utility.

1

2 10

9

1 VCC 2 VCC 3 USB0- 4 USB1- 5 USB0+ 6 USB1+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 No Pin 10 NC

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JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connector on the front panel. The connector possesses a foolproof design. When you connect the cable, be sure to connect it with the corresponding orientation.

JUSB1

USB Type-C Cable

USB Type-C port on the front panel

JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector This connector allows you to connect the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card.

1

2 16

15

1 TBT_Force_PWR 2 TBT_S0IX_Entry_REQ 3 TBT_CIO_Plug_Event# 4 TBT_S0IX_Entry_ACK 5 SLP_S3#_TBT 6 TBT_PSON_Override_N 7 SLP_S5#_TBT 8 No pin

9 Ground 10 SMBCLK_VSB 11 DG_PEWake 12 SMBDATA_VSB 13 TBT_RTD3_PWR_EN 14 Ground 15 TBT_Card_DET_R# 16 PD_IRQ#

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1

2 12

11

1 SPI Power 2 SPI Chip Select

3 Master In Slave Out (SPI Data) 4 Master Out Slave In

(SPI Data) 5 Reserved 6 SPI Clock 7 Ground 8 SPI Reset 9 Reserved 10 No Pin

11 Reserved 12 Interrupt Request

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage.

Important You can adjust fan speed in BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR.

1 PWM Mode pin definition

1 Ground 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control Signal

Connector Default fan mode Max. current Max. power

CPU_FAN1 PWM mode 2A 24W PUMP_FAN1 PWM mode 3A 36W SYS_FAN1~6 DC mode 1A 12W

1 DC Mode pin definition

1 Ground 2 Voltage Control 3 Sense 4 NC

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JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable.

Normal (default)

Trigger the chassis intrusion event

Using chassis intrusion detector 1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the

chassis. 2. Close the chassis cover. 3. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 4. Set Chassis Intrusion to Enabled. 5. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes. 6. Once the chassis cover is opened again, a warning message will be displayed on

screen when the computer is turned on.

Resetting the chassis intrusion warning 1. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 2. Set Chassis Intrusion to Reset. 3. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes.

JDASH1: Tuning controller Connector This connector is used to connect an optional Tuning Controller module.

1

2 6

5

1 No pin 2 NC 3 MCU_SMB_SCL_M 4 MCU_SMB_SDA_M

5 VCC5 6 Ground

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JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory.

Keep Data (default)

Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS

Resetting BIOS to default values 1. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a jumper cap to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Remove the jumper cap from JBAT1. 4. Plug the power cord and power on the computer.

JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors The JRAINBOW connectors allow you to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V.

CAUTION Do not connect the wrong type of LED strips. The JRGB connector and the JRAINBOW connector provide different voltages, and connecting the 5V LED strip to the JRGB connector will result in damage to the LED strip.

Important The JRAINBOW connector supports up to 75 LEDs WS2812B Individually Address-

able RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground) with the maximum power rating of 3A (5V). In the case of 20% brightness, the connector supports up to 200 LEDs.

Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip.

Please use MSIs software to control the extended LED strip.

1 1 +5V 2 Data 3 No Pin 4 Ground

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EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the status of the motherboard.

CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail. BOOT - indicates booting device is not detected or fail.

JRGB1: RGB LED connector The JRGB connector allows you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips 12V.

Important The JRGB connector supports up to 2 meters continuous 5050 RGB LED strips

(12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet

before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. Please use MSIs software to control the extended LED strip.

1 1 +12V 2 G 3 R 4 B

24 Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center

Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com

Installing Windows 10 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows 10 installation disc/USB into your computer. 3. Press the Restart button on the computer case. 4. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to get into Boot

Menu. 5. Select the Windows 10 installation disc/USB from the Boot Menu. 6. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...

message. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows 10.

Installing Drivers 1. Start up your computer in Windows 10. 2. Insert MSI Drive disc into the optical drive. 3. Click the Select to choose what happens with this disc pop-up notification,

then select Run DVDSetup.exe to open the installer. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature from the Windows Control Panel, you can still manually execute the DVDSetup.exe from the root path of the MSI Drive disc.

4. The installer will find and list all necessary drivers in the Drivers/Software tab. 5. Click the Install button in the lower-right corner of the window. 6. The drivers installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt

you to restart. 7. Click OK button to finish. 8. Restart your computer.

MSI Center MSI Center is an application that helps you easily optimize game settings and smoothly use content creation softwares. It also allows you to control and synchronize LED light effects on PCs and other MSI products. With MSI Center, you can customize ideal modes, monitor system performance, and adjust fan speed.

MSI Center User Guide If you would like to know more information about MSI Center, please refer to http://download.msi.com/manual/mb/MSICENTER.pdf or scan the QR code to access.

Important Functions may vary depending on the product you have.

25Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center UEFI BIOS

UEFI BIOS MSI UEFI BIOS is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. UEFI has many new functions and advantages that traditional BIOS cannot achieve, and it will completely replace BIOS in the future. The MSI UEFI BIOS uses UEFI as the default boot mode to take full advantage of the new chipsets capabilities.

Important The term BIOS in this user guide refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise noted.

UEFI advantages Fast booting - UEFI can directly boot the operating system and save the BIOS self-

test process. And also eliminates the time to switch to CSM mode during POST. Supports for hard drive partitions larger than 2 TB. Supports more than 4 primary partitions with a GUID Partition Table (GPT). Supports unlimited number of partitions. Supports full capabilities of new devices - new devices may not provide backward

compatibility. Supports secure startup - UEFI can check the validity of the operating system to

ensure that no malware tampers with the startup process.

Incompatible UEFI cases 32-bit Windows operating system - this motherboard supports only 64-bit

Windows 10 operating system. Older graphics card - the system will detect your graphics card. When display a

warning message There is no GOP (Graphics Output protocol) support detected in this graphics card.

Important We recommend that you to replace with a GOP/UEFI compatible graphics card or using integrated graphics from CPU for having normal function.

How to check the BIOS mode? 1. Power on your computer. 2. Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter

Boot Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process. 3. After entering the BIOS, you can check the BIOS Mode at the top of the screen.

BIOS Mode: UEFI

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BIOS Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS.

Important BIOS items are continuously update for better system performance. Therefore, the

description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be for reference only. You could also refer to the HELP information panel for BIOS item description.

The BIOS screens, options and settings will vary depending on your system.

Entering BIOS Setup Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process.

Function key F1: General Help F2: Add/ Remove a favorite item F3: Enter Favorites menu F4: Enter CPU Specifications menu F5: Enter Memory-Z menu F6: Load optimized defaults F7: Switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode F8: Load Overclocking Profile F9: Save Overclocking Profile F10: Save Change and Reset* F12: Take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). Ctrl+F: Enter Search page

* When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice.

BIOS User Guide If youd like to know more instructions on setting up the BIOS, please refer to http://download.msi.com/manual/mb/Intel500BIOS.pdf or scan the QR code to access.

27UEFI BIOS UEFI BIOS

Resetting BIOS You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS:

Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults. Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard.

Important Be sure the computer is off before clearing CMOS data. Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper section for resetting BIOS.

Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive. Updating BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the USB port. 2. Please refer the following methods to enter flash mode.

Reboot and press Ctrl + F5 key during POST and click on Yes to reboot the system.

Reboot and press Del key during POST to enter BIOS. Click the M-FLASH button and click on Yes to reboot the system.

3. Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. 4. When prompted click on Yes to start recovering BIOS. 5. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot

automatically.

28 UEFI BIOS

Updating the BIOS with MSI Center Before updating:

Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set properly.

Please close all other application software before updating the BIOS. To update BIOS: 1. Install and launch MSI Center and go to Support page. 2. Select Live Update and click on Advance button. 3. Select the BIOS file and click on Install button. 4. The installation reminder will appear, then click the Install button on it. 5. The system will automatically restart to update BIOS. 6. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart

automatically.

Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button 1. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from

the MSI website. 2. Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to the root of your USB flash drive. 3. Connect the power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (No need to install

CPU and memory.) 4. Plug the USB flash drive that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS Port

on the rear I/O panel. 5. Press the Flash BIOS Button to flash BIOS, and the LED starts flashing. 6. The LED will be turned off when the process is completed.

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