Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG Z590 ACE / MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION 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® LGA1200 CPU
CPU Fan
Chassis
DDR4 Memory
Power Supply Unit |
Graphics Card |
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Thermal Paste
SATA Hard Disk Drive |
SATA DVD Drive |
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Phillips Screwdriver |
A Package of Screws |
Quick Start 1
∙∙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.
2 Quick Start
Before installing the motherboard into the case, install first the necessary mounting stand-off required for a motherboard on the mounting plate in the case.
To prevent damage to the motherboard, any unnecessary mounting stand-off between the motherboard circuits and the computer case is prohibited. The Case standoff keep out zone signs will be marked on the backside of motherboard (as shown below) to serve as a warning to user.
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Torque: |
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3 kgf·cm* |
*3 kgf·cm = 0.3 N·m = 2.6 lbf·in
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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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Safety Information................................................................................................... |
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Case stand-off notification...................................................................................... |
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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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Connecting the Power Connectors......................................................................... |
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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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Power On............................................................................................................... |
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Specifications....................................................................................................... |
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JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification.................................................................... |
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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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Installing Antennas............................................................................................... |
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Connecting Thunderbolt Devices via Daisy-chain................................................ |
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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_1~4: M.2 Slots (Key M).................................................................................... |
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SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors....................................................................... |
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JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................... |
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JAUD1: Front Audio Connector............................................................................. |
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CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors.............................. |
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JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper.................................................................. |
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JLN1~2: Low Temperature Booting Jumper........................................................ |
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JOC_FS1: Safe Boot Jumper................................................................................. |
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JOC_RT1: OC Retry Button Connector.................................................................. |
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JDASH1 : Tuning Controller connector................................................................ |
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T_SEN1: Thermal Sensor Connector.................................................................... |
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V-Check Points Lite............................................................................................... |
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JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector......................................................................... |
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JUSB4: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector............................................................ |
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JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. |
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JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... |
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CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors.................................. |
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JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... |
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BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch.............................................................................. |
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Multi-BIOS LED..................................................................................................... |
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JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... |
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POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button.................................................. |
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JRGB1: RGB LED connector................................................................................. |
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JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors............................................. |
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JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector......................................................................... |
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Onboard LEDs....................................................................................................... |
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EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... |
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LED_SW1: EZ LED Control.................................................................................... |
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JPWRLED1: LED power input............................................................................... |
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Debug Code LED................................................................................................... |
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Hexadecimal Character Table.............................................................................. |
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Boot Phases.......................................................................................................... |
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Debug Code LED Table......................................................................................... |
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ACPI States Codes................................................................................................. |
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CPU Temperature................................................................................................. |
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Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center.................................................................... |
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Installing Windows® 10.......................................................................................... |
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Installing Drivers................................................................................................... |
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MSI Center............................................................................................................. |
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Nahimic 3.............................................................................................................. |
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Installation and Update......................................................................................... |
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Audio Tab............................................................................................................... |
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Microphone Tab..................................................................................................... |
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Sound Tracker Tab................................................................................................ |
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Settings Tab........................................................................................................... |
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UEFI BIOS............................................................................................................. |
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BIOS Setup............................................................................................................ |
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Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. |
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BIOS User Guide.................................................................................................... |
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Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... |
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Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... |
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RAID Configuration.............................................................................................. |
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Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration............................................................... |
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Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. |
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∙∙Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, 11th Gen |
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Intel® Z590 Chipset |
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∙∙4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB* |
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∙∙Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933 MHz for 10th Gen Intel® |
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∙∙Supports Dual-Channel mode |
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∙∙Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory |
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∙∙Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
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∙∙2x Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C) ports on the back panel |
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▪▪Support up to 20Gbps transfer rate with USB4 devices |
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∙∙6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (from Z590 chipset) |
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∙∙4x M.2 slots (Key M) |
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▫▫Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 |
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▫▫Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices |
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▫▫M2_2 , M2_3 & M2_4 support up to PCIe 3.0 x4*** |
▫▫M2_2 & M2_3 support up to SATA 6Gb/s |
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▫▫Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices |
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▫▫Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready**** |
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*** M2_4 bandwidth will switch from x4 to x2 when PCI_E5 slot is inserted. |
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∙∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA |
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▪▪6x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (4 Type-A port on the |
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Realtek® ALC4082 Codec + ESS SABRE9018Q2C Combo |
Audio |
DAC/HPA |
∙∙7.1-Channel High Definition Audio |
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LAN |
1x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN controller |
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Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 |
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∙∙The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) |
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∙∙Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz* |
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∙∙Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax |
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∙∙Supports Bluetooth® 5.2**, FIPS, FISMA |
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∙∙1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ∙∙2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors ∙∙1x 6-pin PCIE power connector
∙∙6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ∙∙4x M.2 slots (M-Key)
∙∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C connector
∙∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
Internal Connectors ∙∙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 TPM module connector
∙∙1x Tuning Controller connector
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∙∙4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports |
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∙∙5x OFC audio jacks |
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NUVOTON NCT6687 Controller Chip |
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∙∙UEFI AMI BIOS |
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∙∙MSI Center |
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∙∙Intel Extreme Tuning Utility |
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∙∙Nahimic Audio |
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∙∙Gaming Mode |
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∙∙Creator Mode |
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∙∙Mystic Light |
MSI Center |
∙∙Ambient Link |
∙∙LAN Manager (Powered By cFosSpeed) |
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∙∙User Scenario |
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∙∙Monitor |
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∙∙Frozr AI Cooling |
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∙∙True Color |
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∙∙Live Update |
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∙∙Speed Up |
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∙∙Super Charger |
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∙∙Audio |
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▪▪Nahimic 3 |
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∙∙Network |
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▪▪LAN Manager |
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▪▪Intel WiFi |
∙∙Cooling |
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▪▪Extended Heatsink Design |
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▪▪Aluminum Backplate |
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▪▪M.2 Shield Frozr |
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▪▪K7 thermal pad |
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∙∙LED
▪▪Mystic Light
▪▪Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
▪▪Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW)
▪▪Mystic Light Extension (CORSAIR)
▪▪Mystic Light SYNC
▪▪Ambient Link
▪▪EZ LED Control
▪▪EZ DEBUG LED ∙∙Performance
▪▪Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E Slot
▪▪Lightning Gen 4 M.2
▪▪Multi GPU – SLI Technology
Special Features ▪▪Multi GPU – CrossFire Technology
▪▪DDR4 Boost
▪▪Memory Force ▪▪Core Boost ▪▪Game Boost ▪▪OC Engine ▪▪Thunderbolt 4 ▪▪USB 4.0
▪▪USB 3.2 Gen 2 10G ▪▪USB with Type A+C ▪▪Front USB Type-C ▪▪Dual CPU Power
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∙∙Protection
▪▪DDR4 Steel Armor
▪▪PCI-E Steel Armor
▪▪Pre-installed I/O Shield
∙∙Experience
Special Features ▪▪Smart Button
▪▪MSI Center
▪▪Duet Display
▪▪Frozr AI Cooling
▪▪Click BIOS 5
▪▪System Saver
▪▪Flash BIOS Button
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Supporting CORSAIR RGB Products |
Maximum connection |
Lighting Node PRO LED Strip |
20* |
* 20% brightness is recommended when the number of |
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LED strips exceeds 8. |
HD120 RGB Fan |
6 |
SP120 RGB Fan |
6 |
LL120 RGB Fan |
6 |
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