MSI MEG X570 Unify User Manual

Quick Start

Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG X570 UNIFY 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.

Kurzanleitung

Danke, dass Sie das MSI® MEG X570 UNIFY Motherboard gewählt
haben. Dieser Abschnitt der Kurzanleitung bietet eine Demo zur
Installation Ihres Computers. Manche Installationen bieten auch
die Videodemonstrationen. Klicken Sie auf die URL, um diese
Videoanleitung mit Ihrem Browser auf Ihrem Handy oder Table
anzusehen. Oder scannen Sie auch den QR Code mit Ihrem Handy,
um die URL zu öffnen.

Présentation rapide

Merci d’avoir choisi la carte mère MSI® MEG X570 UNIFY. Ce manuel
fournit une rapide présentation avec des illustrations explicatives
qui vous aideront à assembler votre ordinateur. Des tutoriels vidéo
sont disponibles pour certaines étapes. Cliquez sur le lien fourni
pour regarder la vidéo sur votre téléphone ou votre tablette. Vous
pouvez également accéder au lien en scannant le QR code qui lui est
associé.

Быстрый старт

Благодарим вас за покупку материнской платы MSI® MEG X570

UNIFY. В этом разделе представлена информация, которая

поможет вам при сборке комьютера. Для некоторых этапов сборки
имеются видеоинструкции. Для просмотра видео, необходимо
открыть соответствующую ссылку в веб-браузере на вашем
телефоне или планшете. Вы также можете выполнить переход по
ссылке, путем сканирования QR-кода.

Quick Start

I

Installing a Processor/ Installation des Prozessors/ Installer un

processeur/ Установка процессора

Youtube

https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc

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2

1

5

4

Quick Start

II

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7

CPU_FAN1

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.
Wenn Sie einen CPU-Kühler mit Schraubenbefestigung einsetzen, folgen Sie bitte

den Anweisungen unten um das Retention-Modul zu entfernen und den Kühler zu
installieren.

Si vous voulez installer un ventirad pour processeur à vis, veuillez suivre les
instructions ci-dessous pour d’abord retirer le module de rétention puis installer le
ventirad.

В случае установки процессорного кулера с системой крепления на винтах,
следуйте указаниям на рисунке ниже для снятия пластикового модуля крепления.
Затем установите кулер.

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2

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Quick Start

III

Installing DDR4 memory/ Installation des DDR4-Speichers/

Installer une mémoire DDR4/ Установка памяти DDR4

Youtube

http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

IV

Quick Start

DIMMA2 DIMMA2

DIMMB2

DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2

RESET SW

POWER SW

POWER LED+

POWER LED-

HDD LED

Connecting the Front Panel Header/ Anschließen der
Frontpanel-Stiftleiste/ Connecter un connecteur du panneau

avant/ Подключение разъемов передней панели

Youtube

http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI

Power LED

JFP1

Power Switch

+++-

--

2 10
1

-

+

9

Reserved

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

HDD LED

POWER LED

RESET SW

HDD LED

HDD LED ­HDD LED +

POWER LED ­POWER LED +

Quick Start

JFP1

V

Installing the Motherboard/ Installation des Motherboards/

Installer la carte mère/ Установка материнской платы

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VI

2

BAT1

Quick Start

Connecting the Power Connectors/ Stromanschlüsse
anschliessen/ Connecter les câbles du module d’alimentation/

Подключение разъемов питания

Youtube

http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

ATX_PWR1

CPU_PWR2

CPU_PWR1

Quick Start

VII

Installing SATA Drives/ Installation der SATA-Laufwerke/

Installer le disque dur SATA/ Установка дисков SATA

Youtube

http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

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VIII

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Quick Start

Installing a Graphics Card/ Einbau der Grafikkarte/ Installer

une carte graphique/ Установка дискретной видеокарты

Youtube

http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

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Quick Start

IX

Connecting Peripheral Devices/ Peripheriegeräte/ Connecter

un périphérique anschliessen/ Подключение периферийных
устройств

Quick Start

X

Power On/ Einschalten/ Mettre sous-tension/ Включение
питания

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Quick Start

XI

NOTE

XII

Quick Start

Contents

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

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

JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification .................................................................. 11

Package contents ................................................................................................ 11

Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 12

LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 12

Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 12

Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 13

Installing Antennas ............................................................................................... 15

Overview of Components .................................................................................... 16

Processor Socket ................................................................................................. 17

DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 18

PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 19

M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 21

SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 23

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 23

CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 24

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 24

JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector ............................................................ 25

JUSB2~3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector ..................................................................... 25

JUSB4~5: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 26

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 26

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors .................................. 27

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 28

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 29

POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 29

JRGB1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 30

JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors ............................................ 31

JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector ........................................................................ 32

Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 33

EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 33

JPWRLED1: LED power input ............................................................................... 33

Debug Code LED ................................................................................................... 33

Hexadecimal Character Table .............................................................................. 34

Boot Phases .......................................................................................................... 34

Contents

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Debug Code LED Table ......................................................................................... 34

ACPI States Codes ................................................................................................ 37

Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 38

Installing Windows® 10 ......................................................................................... 38

Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 38

Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 38

BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 39

Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 39

Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 40

Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 40

EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 42

Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 44

OC Menu................................................................................................................ 45

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Contents

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 60°C (140°F), it may damage

the motherboard.

Safety Information

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Specifications

CPU

Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with
Radeon™ Graphics Desktop Processors for Socket AM4

Chipset AMD®

∙ 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*

2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200 Mhz by
JEDEC, and 2667/ 2800 /2933 /3000 /3066 /3200 /3466
/3600/ 3733 /3866 /4000 /4133 /4266 /4400 /4533 /4600
Mhz by A-XMP OC MODE

AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors

Supports 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / Ryzen™ with

Memory

support DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/
3066/ 3200 Mhz by JEDEC, and 2667 /2800 / 2933 /3000
/3066 /3200 /3466 /3600 Mhz by A-XMP OC MODE

∙ Dual channel memory architecture
∙ Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory
∙ Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)
∙ Supports un-buffered memory

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

∙ 2x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slots (PCI_E1, PCI_E3)

modes

modes

Expansion Slots

AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics support PCIe 3.0
x8 mode*

∙ 1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E5, supports x4 mode)
∙ 2x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x1 slots**

* 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

▪ 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors support DDR4 1866/

▪ 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors, 1st and 2nd Gen

▪ 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ support PCIe 4.0 x16/x0, x8/x8

▪ 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ support PCIe 3.0 x16/x0, x8/x8

▪ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen

Specifications

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Multi-GPU

∙ Supports 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI® Technology
∙ Supports 3-Way AMD® CrossFire™ Technology

LAN 1x Realtek® RTL8125 2.5 Gbps LAN controller

Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200

▪ Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MINO Rx, 2.4GHz-

Wireless LAN &
Bluetooth®

5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps

▪ Supports Bluetooth® 5
▪ The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2_4 (Key-E)

slot

Realtek® ALC1220 Codec

Audio

∙ 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
∙ Supports Optical S/PDIF output

AMD®

X570 Chipset

∙ 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
∙ 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®

Storage

Processor

∙ 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 ∙ Support RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10

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Specifications

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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

USB

I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip

Hardware Monitor

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

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

Form Factor

BIOS Features

Specifications

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

∙ 1x 256 Mb flash
∙ UEFI AMI BIOS
∙ ACPI 6.1, SM BIOS 2.8
∙ Multi-language

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Internal Connectors

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∙ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
∙ 2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
∙ 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
∙ 2x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
∙ 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors (support additional 4 USB 3.2

Gen 1 ports)

∙ 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port
∙ 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
∙ 5x 4-pin system fan connectors
∙ 1x 4-pin water-pump connector
∙ 1x Front panel audio connector
∙ 2x System panel connectors
∙ 1x TPM module connector
∙ 1x Clear CMOS jumper
∙ 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
∙ 1x Power button
∙ 1x Reset button
∙ 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
∙ 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
∙ 1x 3-pin CORSAIR connector
∙ 1x 2-pin LED power input
∙ 1x Debug Code LED
∙ 4x EZ Debug LEDs

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Specifications

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Back Panel
Connectors

Software

Continued from previous page

∙ 1x Clear CMOS Button
∙ 1x Flash BIOS Button
∙ 1x WiFi/ Bluetooth module
∙ 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
∙ 2x USB 2.0 ports
∙ 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
∙ 1x LAN(RJ45) port
∙ 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2/ 1 Type C port
∙ 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2/ 1 Type A port
∙ 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A ports
∙ 5x OFC audio jacks
∙ 1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector

∙ Drivers
∙ DRAGON CENTER
∙ Nahimic Audio
∙ CPU-Z MSI GAMING
∙ MSI App Player (BlueStacks)
∙ Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
∙ Norton™ Internet Security Solution

Dragon Center
Features

Specifications

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∙ Gaming Optimization
∙ Gaming Hotkey
∙ Mystic Light
∙ Hardware Monitor
∙ True Color
∙ Live Update
∙ Speed Up
∙ Smart Tool
∙ Super Charger

Continued on next page

Please refer to
http://download.msi.com/manual/
mb/DRAGONCENTER2.pdf
for more details.

Special Features

Continued from previous page

∙ Audio

▪ Audio Boost HD
▪ Nahimic 3
▪ Voice Boost

∙ Network

▪ LAN Manager
▪ 2.5G LAN
▪ Intel WiFi AX

∙ Storage

▪ Lightning Gen 4 M.2
▪ Triple M.2

∙ Cooling

▪ Zero Frozr Technology
▪ Frozr Heatsink Design
▪ Propeller Blade technology
▪ M.2 Shield Frozr
▪ Pump Fan
▪ Gaming Fan Control

∙ LED

▪ Mystic Light
▪ Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
▪ Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW)
▪ Mystic Light Extension(CORSAIR)
▪ Mystic light SYNC
▪ EZ DEBUG LED

∙ Protection

▪ PCI-E Steel Armor
▪ Pre-installed IO shielding

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Special Features

Continued from previous page

∙ Performance

▪ Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E Slot
▪ Multi GPU-SLI Technology
▪ Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology
▪ DDR4 Boost
▪ Core Boost
▪ 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

∙ USER Experience

▪ Dragon Center
▪ Gaming Hotkey
▪ Speed Up
▪ Total Fan control
▪ Live Update
▪ APP Player

∙ 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 UNIFY

SATA 6Gb/s Cables 4

Cable

Accessories

Application DVD Driver DVD 1

Documentation

1 to 2 RGB LED Extension Y Cable 80cm 1
CORSAIR RGB LED Extension Cable 50cm 1
RAINBOW RGB LED Extension Cable 80cm 1
Antenna Set 1
M.2 screw 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.

Package contents

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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*

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™
Graphics)

∙ 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.

∙ Flash BIOS Port/ Button - Please refer to page 41 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 Description

Off 10 Mbps

Green 100 Mbps / 1 Gbps

Orange 2.5 Gbps

Audio Ports Configuration

Rear I/O Panel

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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)

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

∙ Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related

options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.

∙ Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete

guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.

∙ 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.

∙ Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your

computer.

∙ Connector Settings - configures the connection settings.

Jack Status

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

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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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Overview of Components

Processor
Socket

CPU_PWR2

CPU_PWR1

CPU_FAN1

PUMP_FAN1

JRGB1

JCORSAIR1

SYS_FAN4
DIMMB2

SYS_FAN2
DIMMB1

DIMMA2
DIMMA1

SYS_FAN5

ATX_PWR1

M2_1

PCI_E1

PCI_E2

JBAT1

JCI1

PCI_E3

M2_3
PCI_E4
JTPM1

PCI_E5

JRAINBOW2

Overview of Components

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JAUD1

SYS_FAN1

SYS_FAN3

BAT1

JPWRLED1

JUSB4

JUSB5

JUSB2

JUSB1

JUSB3

SATA▼1▲2

SATA▼3▲4

M2_2
JFP1

JFP2

JRAINBOW1

RESET1

POWER1

Processor Socket

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

53.62
mm

Introduction to the AM4
processor

The surface of the AM4 processor
has a yellow triangle to assist in
correctly lining up the processor for
motherboard placement. The yellow
triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.

Important

⚠

∙

When changing the processor, the system configuration could be cleared and reset

BIOS to default values, due to the AM4 processor’s architecture.

∙

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

the CPU.

∙

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.

∙

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

∙

This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to
overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate
overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate
operation beyond product specifications.

Overview of Components

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DIMM Slots

DIMMA1 DIMMB1

Channel A Channel B

DIMMA2 DIMMB2

Memory module installation recommendation

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

Important

⚠

∙

Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first.

∙

Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less

DIMMA2

DIMMB2 DIMMB2

than the amount of installed.

∙

Based on processor specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is
suggested to protect the processor.

∙

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.

∙

Due to AM4 processor/ memory controller official specification limitation, the
frequency of memory modules may operate lower than the marked value under
the default state. Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible
memory.

DIMMA2
DIMMB1

Overview of Components

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