MSI MEG X570 Ace User Manual
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG X570 ACE 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.
Preparing Tools and Components
AMD® AM4 CPU
CPU Fan
Chassis
DDR4 Memory
Thermal Paste
Phillips Screwdriver
Power Supply Unit
SATA Hard Disk Drive
Graphics Card
SATA DVD Drive
A Package of Screws
Quick Start
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Safety Information
y 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.
y Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
y Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
y 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.
y Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad
whenever the motherboard is not installed.
y Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
y Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
y If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
y Keep this user guide for future reference.
y Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
y Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the
PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
y Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
y All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
y 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.
y Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.
Quick Start
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Installing a Processor
https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc
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5
4
8
6
9
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Quick Start
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Important
If you are installing the screw-type CPU heatsink, please follow the figure below to
remove the retention module first and then install the heatsink.
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2
3
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
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Connecting the Front Panel Header
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
Power LED
JFP1
Power Switch
+++-
--
2 10
1
-
+
HDD LED Reset 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
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9
Reserved
HDD LED
POWER LED
RESET SW
HDD LED
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED +
POWER LED POWER LED +
Installing the Motherboard
1
2
BAT1
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Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
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ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR1
CPU_PWR2
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
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5
4
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Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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2
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10
Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices
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Power On
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Quick Start
Contents
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 1
Safety Information .................................................................................................. 2
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 3
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Power Connectors ......................................................................... 8
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 9
Installing a Graphics Card .................................................................................... 10
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 11
Power On............................................................................................................... 12
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 16
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification .................................................................. 23
Package contents ................................................................................................ 23
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 24
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 25
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 25
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 25
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 26
Installing Antennas ............................................................................................... 28
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 29
Processor Socket .................................................................................................. 31
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 32
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 33
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 36
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 38
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 38
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 39
OC1: GAME BOOST Knob ..................................................................................... 40
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................41
JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector ............................................................ 42
JUSB2~3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector ..................................................................... 42
JUSB4~5: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 43
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 43
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CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors ................................... 44
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 45
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 46
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 46
JRGB1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 47
JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors ............................................. 48
JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector ........................................................................ 49
Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 50
EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 50
JPWRLED1: LED power input ............................................................................... 50
Debug Code LED ................................................................................................... 50
Hexadecimal Character Table .............................................................................. 51
Boot Phases .......................................................................................................... 51
Debug Code LED Table ......................................................................................... 51
ACPI States Codes ................................................................................................ 55
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 56
Installing Windows® 10 ......................................................................................... 56
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 56
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 56
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 57
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 57
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 58
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 58
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 60
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 62
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 63
Advanced ............................................................................................................... 63
Boot ....................................................................................................................... 67
Security ................................................................................................................. 68
Save & Exit ............................................................................................................ 70
OC .......................................................................................................................... 71
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 75
OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 76
HARDWARE MONITOR .......................................................................................... 77
A-XMP Operation .................................................................................................. 78
Nahimic 3 ............................................................................................................. 79
Installation and Update ........................................................................................ 79
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Contents
Audio Tab ..............................................................................................................79
Microphone Tab .................................................................................................... 80
Sound Tracker Tab ................................................................................................ 81
Settings Tab .......................................................................................................... 81
AMD RAID Configuration ..................................................................................... 82
Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility .......................................................... 82
Initializing Disks ................................................................................................... 83
Creating Arrays ..................................................................................................... 84
Deleting Arrays ..................................................................................................... 85
Installing RAID Driver ........................................................................................... 86
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 87
Regulatory Notices .............................................................................................. 88
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Specifications
Supports 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / Ryzen™ with
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion Slots
Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with
Radeon™ Graphics Desktop Processors for Socket AM4
AMD
on the processor)
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
* PCI_E3 slot is only available for 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors.
** The PCIe x1 slots can not be used simultaneously. PCI_E2 will be unavailable
when installing the PCIe card in PCI_E4 slot.
***The speeds may vary for different devices
®
X570 Chipset
y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB* (depending
Supports 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2666MHz by JEDEC and
2666/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3600/ 3733/
3866/ 4000/ 4133/ 4266/ 4400/ 4533 MHz by A-XMP OC
mode
yDual channel memory architecture
ySupports non-ECC UDIMM memory
ySupports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)
ySupports un-buffered memory
y 2x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slots (PCI_E1, PCI_E3)
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ support PCIe 4.0 x16/x0, x8/x8
modes
2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ support PCIe 3.0 x16/x0, x8/x8
modes
Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen
AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics support PCIe 3.0
x8 mode*
y 1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E5, supports x4 mode)
y 2x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x1 slots**
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Multi-GPU
LAN
Specifications
y Supports 2-Way NVIDIA
y Supports 3-Way AMD
®
1x Intel
1x Realtek
WGI211AT Gigabit LAN controller
®
RTL8125 2.5 Gbps LAN controller
Continued on next page
®
SLI® Technology
®
CrossFire™ Technology
Wireless LAN &
Bluetooth
®
Audio
Storage
Continued from previous page
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MINO Rx, 2.4GHz-
5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
Supports Bluetooth
®
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The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2_4 (Key-E)
slot
®
Realtek
ALC1220 Codec
y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
y Supports Optical S/PDIF output
®
AMD
X570 Chipset
y 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
y 2x M.2 slots (M2_2/ M2_3, Key M)*
Support PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
Support 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
®
AMD
Processor
y 1x M.2 slot (M2_1, Key M)*
Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 (3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™)
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 (2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™/ Ryzen™
with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™
with Radeon™ Graphics)
Supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices
*The speeds may vary for different devices
RAID
®
X570 Chipset
AMD
y Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10
Continued on next page
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USB
Continued from previous page
AMD® X570 Chipset
3x USB 3.2 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports
(2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 Type-C internal
connector)
4x USB 3.2 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports through the
internal USB 3.2 Gen1 connectors
6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports
on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0
connectors)
®
AMD
Processor
2x USB 3.2 Gen2 (3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™) or USB 3.2
Gen1 (2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™
Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™
Graphics) ports (1x Type-A & 1x Type-C) on the back
panel
2x USB 3.2 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-A ports on the
back panel
I/O Controller
Hardware Monitor
Form Factor
NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip
y CPU/ System/Chipset temperature detection
y CPU/ System/Chipset fan speed detection
y CPU/ System/Chipset fan speed control
y ATX Form Factor
y 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
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Specifications
Internal Connectors
Continued from previous page
y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y 2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
y 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
y 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors (support additional 4 USB 3.2
Gen 1 ports)
y 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port
y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y 5x 4-pin system fan connectors
y 1x 4-pin water-pump connector
y 1x Front panel audio connector
y 2x System panel connectors
y 1x TPM module connector
y 1x Clear CMOS jumper
y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y 1x Power button
y 1x Reset button
y 1x Game Boost knob
y 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
y 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
y 1x 3-pin CORSAIR connector
y 1x 2-pin LED power input
y 1x Debug Code LED
y 4x EZ Debug LEDs
Continued on next page
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Back Panel
Connectors
BIOS Features
Software
Continued from previous page
y 1x Clear CMOS Button
y 1x Flash BIOS Button
y 1x WiFi/ Bluetooth module
y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y 2x USB 2.0 ports
y 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
y 2x LAN(RJ45) ports
y 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2/ 1 Type C port
y 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2/ 1 Type A port
y 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A ports
y 5x OFC audio jacks
y 1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
y 1x 256 Mb flash
y UEFI AMI BIOS
y ACPI 6.1, SM BIOS 2.8
y Multi-language
y Drivers
y DRAGON CENTER
y Nahimic Audio
y CPU-Z MSI GAMING
y MSI App Player (BlueStacks)
y Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
y Norton™ Internet Security Solution
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Specifications
Dragon Center
Features
y DRAGON OPTIMIZATION
y OC Performance
y Hardware Monitor
y True Color
y LAN Manager
y Mystic Light
y Live Update
Continued on next page
Please refer to
http://download.msi.com/manual/
mb/DRAGONCENTER2.pdf
for more details.
Special Features
Continued from previous page
y Audio
Audio Boost HD
Nahimic3
Voice Boost
y Network
GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager
Dual LAN (2.5G+1G)
Intel WiFi
y Storage
Lightning Gen 4 M.2
Triple M.2
y Cooling
Zero Frozr Technology
Frozr Heatsink Design
Propeller Blade technology
M.2 Shield Frozr
Pump Fan
Gaming Fan Control
y LED
Mystic Light Infinity
Mystic Light 3
Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW)
Mystic Light Extension(CORSAIR)
Mystic light SYNC
EZ DEBUG LED
y Protection
DDR4 Steel Armor
PCI-E Steel Armor
Pre-installed IO shielding
Continued on next page
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Special Features
Continued from previous page
y Performance
Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E Slot
Multi GPU-SLI Technology
Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology
DDR4 Boost
Core Boost
GAME Boost (8 modes)
GAME Boost
OC Engine (Clock gen)
USB with type A+C
AMD Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2
Front USB Type-C
Dual CPU Power
y Gamer Experience
DRAGON CENTER
GAMING HOTKEY
GAMING MOUSE Control
USB SPEED UP
Total Fan control
Live Update
APP Player
y BIOS
Click BIOS 5
Flash BIOS Button
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Specifications
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification
Supporting CORSAIR RGB Products Maximum connection
Lighting PRO RGB LED Strip
HD120 RGB Fan 6
SP120 RGB Fan 6
LL120 RGB Fan 6
20*
* 20% brightness is recommended when the number of
LED strips exceeds 8.
Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
Motherboard MEG X570 ACE
SATA 6Gb/s Cables 4
1 to 2 RGB LED Extension Y Cable 80cm 1
Cable
Accessories
Application DVD Driver DVD 1
Documentation
CORSAIR RGB LED Extension Cable 50cm 1
RAINBOW RGB LED Extension Cable 80cm 1
CORSAIR to RAINBOW RGB Extension Cable 10cm 1
Antenna Set 1
8.5H M.2 screws 3
Case Badge 1
SATA Cable Labels 1
Product Registration Card 1
User Manual 1
Quick Installation Guide 1
Important
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
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Block Diagram
Switch
2 Channel DDR4 Memory
Processor
1x M.2
6x USB 2.0
4x USB 3.2 Gen1
3x USB 3.2 Gen2
2x M.2
4x SATA 6Gb/s
PCI Express Bus
1x Intel WTI211AT LAN
PCIE
PCH
P/S2 Mouse/ Keyboard
1x Realtek RTL8125 2.5G LAN
2x USB 3.2 Gen1
2x USB 3.2 Gen2
Front Audio Jacks
Realtek
ALC1220
Rear Audio Jacks
NUVOTON
6797
1x Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Block Diagram
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Rear I/O Panel
Wi-Fi Antenna
connectors
Clear CMOS
button
Flash BIOS Button
Flash BIOS Port
PS/2 Combo port
USB 2.0 Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2
Gen1
Type-A
Type-A*
LAN
USB 3.2
Gen 2
Type-C*
2.5 Gbps
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Type-A
Audio Ports
Optical S/PDIF-Out
*USB 3.2 Gen2 (3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™) or USB 3.2 Gen1 (2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™/
Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™
Gr
aphics)
y Clear CMOS button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS button
for about 5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values.
y Flash BIOS Port/ Button - Please refer to page 59 for Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS
Button.
LAN Port LED Status Table
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Status Gigabit LAN 2.5 Gbps LAN
Off 10 Mbps 10 Mbps
Green 100 Mbps 100 Mbps / 1 Gbps
Orange 1 Gbps 2.5 Gbps
Audio Ports Configuration
Audio Ports
Center/ Subwoofer Out ● ●
Rear Speaker Out ● ● ●
Line-In/ Side Speaker Out ●
Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out ● ● ● ●
Mic In
Channel
2 4 6 8
(●: connected, Blank: empty)
Rear I/O Panel
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Realtek Audio Console
After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get
better sound experience.
Device
Selection
Application Enhancement
Main Volume
Connector Settings
Jack Status
y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related
options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
y Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance
of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
y Main 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.
y Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your
computer.
y Connector 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
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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/
Subwoofer
Rear I/O Panel
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Installing Antennas
1. Combine the antenna with the base.
2. Screw two antenna cables tight to the WiFi antenna connectors as shown.
2
1
3. Place the antenna as high as possible.
Rear I/O Panel
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