Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK 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 the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code.
Intel® LGA 1151 CPU
CPU Fan
Chassis
DDR4 Memory
Power Supply Unit |
Graphics Card |
Thermal Paste
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Quick Start 1
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http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
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Quick Start ............................................................................................................. |
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Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... |
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Installing a Processor............................................................................................. |
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Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ |
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Connecting the Front Panel Header....................................................................... |
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Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................... |
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Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. |
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Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... |
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Connecting Peripheral Devices .............................................................................. |
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Connecting the Power Connectors......................................................................... |
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Power On............................................................................................................... |
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Specifications....................................................................................................... |
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Package contents ................................................................................................ |
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Block Diagram .................................................................................................... |
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Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... |
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LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... |
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Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... |
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Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... |
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Overview of Components .................................................................................... |
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CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... |
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DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ |
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PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... |
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M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... |
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SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... |
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CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... |
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JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... |
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JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ |
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JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... |
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JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. |
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CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors................................... |
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JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. |
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JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... |
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JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... |
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JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... |
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JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors..................................................... |
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Onboard LEDs...................................................................................................... |
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EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... |
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Contents 11
DIMM LEDs ........................................................................................................... |
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Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... |
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Installing Windows® 10......................................................................................... |
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Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. |
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Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. |
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MYSTIC LIGHT...................................................................................................... |
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Device LED effect control screen ......................................................................... |
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BIOS Setup........................................................................................................... |
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Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. |
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Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... |
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Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... |
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EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ |
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Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... |
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SETTINGS.............................................................................................................. |
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Advanced............................................................................................................... |
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Boot....................................................................................................................... |
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Security................................................................................................................. |
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Save & Exit............................................................................................................ |
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OC.......................................................................................................................... |
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M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. |
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OC PROFILE.......................................................................................................... |
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HARDWARE MONITOR.......................................................................................... |
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RAID Configuration.............................................................................................. |
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Enabling Intel® Rapid Storage Technology .......................................................... |
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Creating RAID Volume ......................................................................................... |
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Removing a RAID Volume .................................................................................... |
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Resetting Disks to Non-RAID ............................................................................... |
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Rebuilding RAID Array.......................................................................................... |
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Installing RAID Driver........................................................................................... |
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Installing Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Software .......................................... |
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Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration .............................................................. |
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System Requirements ......................................................................................... |
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Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory ................................................................ |
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Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory ............................................................... |
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Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. |
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Supports Intel® Core™ 9000 Series family/ 8th Gen Intel® |
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CPU |
Core™ / Pentium® Gold / Celeron® processors for LGA 1151 |
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Intel® Z390 Chipset |
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y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB* |
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ySupports DDR4 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ |
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ySupports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
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y3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x4/x1 modes) |
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y2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
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y1x M.2 slot (Key E) for an Intel® CNVi wireless module only |
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ySupports 2-Way AMD® CrossFire™ Technology |
Intel® Z390 Chipset
y6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y2x M.2 slots (Key M)*
M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
Storage M2_2 Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
*M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth. Please refer to page 29 for details.
**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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Specifications 13
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yRealtek® ALC892 Codec |
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y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
y6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
y2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
Internal Connectors y1x 4-pin Water Pump connector
y5x 4-pin system fan connectors
y1x Serial port connector
y1x Front panel audio connector
y2x System panel connectors
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x TPM module connector
y2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors
y1x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connector
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yOpen Broadcaster Software (OBS) |
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yOC Performance |
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yNetwork |
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Specifications 17
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
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MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK |
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If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
18 Package contents
2 Channel DDR4 Memory
Processor
PCI Express Bus
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20 Rear I/O Panel
After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience.
Application Enhancement |
Advanced Settings |
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Jack Status |
yDevice Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
yApplication Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
yMain Volume - controls the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
yAdvanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio streams.
yJack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your computer.
yConnector Settings - configures the connection settings.
Auto popup dialog
When you plug into a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device is current connected.
Each jack corresponds to its default setting as shown on the next page.
Important
The pictures above for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.
Rear I/O Panel 21
Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram
Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram
AUDIO INPUT
Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram
AUDIO INPUT
Rear |
Front |
Side |
Center/ |
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Subwoofer |
22 Rear I/O Panel
SYS_FAN2
PCI_E1
CNVI_1
JBAT1
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
PCI_E4
PCI_E5
JAUD1
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DIMMA1 |
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DIMMA2 |
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DIMMB1 |
CPU_PWR2 |
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CPU Socket |
DIMMB2 |
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CPU_PWR1 |
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CPU_FAN1 |
JRGB2 |
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PUMP_FAN1 |
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SYS_FAN1 |
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ATX_PWR1 |
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JUSB3 |
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M2_1 |
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JUSB4 |
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SATA▼1▲2 |
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SATA▼3▲4 |
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SATA▼5▲6 |
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M2_2 |
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JFP2 |
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JFP1 |
JRGB1 |
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JRAINBOW1 |
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SYS_FAN5 |
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SYS_FAN3 |
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JUSB2 |
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SYS_FAN4 |
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JCI1 |
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JCOM1 |
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JUSB1 |
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JTPM1 |
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Overview of Components 23
Component Contents
Port Name |
Port Type |
Page |
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CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, |
Fan Connectors |
34 |
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SYS_FAN1~5 |
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CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1 |
Power Connectors |
31 |
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CPU Socket |
LGA1151 CPU Socket |
25 |
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DIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 |
DIMM Slots |
26 |
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JAUD1 |
Front Audio Connector |
32 |
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JBAT1 |
Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper |
36 |
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JCI1 |
Chassis Intrusion Connector |
35 |
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JCOM1 |
Serial Port Connector |
35 |
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JFP1, JFP2 |
Front Panel Connectors |
32 |
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JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1 |
RGB LED connectors |
37 |
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JTPM1 |
TPM Module Connector |
36 |
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JUSB1~2 |
USB 2.0 Connectors |
33 |
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JUSB3~4 |
USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors |
33 |
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M2_1~2 |
M.2 Slots (Key M) |
28 |
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PCI_E1~5 |
PCIe Expansion Slots |
27 |
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SATA1~6 |
SATA 6Gb/s Connectors |
29 |
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24 Overview of Components