MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Pro carbon User Manual
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC/ MPG Z390
GAMING PRO CARBON 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
Intel® LGA 1151 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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Installing a Processor
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https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww
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1
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5
9
Quick Start
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Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
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2
1
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3
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DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
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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
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+
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
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2
Quick Start
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Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
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1
3
Quick Start
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5
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Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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2
5
4
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Quick Start
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Connecting Peripheral Devices
Quick Start
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Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR2
CPU_PWR1
Quick Start
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Power On
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2
3
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Quick Start
Contents
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 1
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 2
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 3
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 4
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 5
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 6
Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 7
Connecting Peripheral Devices .............................................................................. 8
Connecting the Power Connectors ......................................................................... 9
Power On............................................................................................................... 10
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 14
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification .................................................................... 19
Package contents ................................................................................................ 19
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 20
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 21
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 21
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 21
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 22
Installing Antennas ............................................................................................... 24
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 25
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 27
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 28
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 29
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 31
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 32
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 34
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 35
JUSBC1: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector .......................................................... 35
JUSB1~2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 36
JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 36
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors ................................... 37
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................38
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 38
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 39
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 39
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... 39
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JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors ..................................................... 40
JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector ........................................................................ 41
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 42
Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 43
EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 43
DIMM LEDs ........................................................................................................... 43
XMP LED ............................................................................................................... 43
JPWRLED1: LED power input ............................................................................... 43
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 44
Installing Windows® 10 ......................................................................................... 44
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 44
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 44
MYSTIC LIGHT ...................................................................................................... 45
Device LED effect control screen ......................................................................... 45
Nahimic 3 ............................................................................................................. 48
Installation and Update ........................................................................................ 48
Audio Tab ..............................................................................................................48
Microphone Tab .................................................................................................... 49
Sound Tracker Tab ................................................................................................ 50
Settings Tab .......................................................................................................... 50
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 51
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 51
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 52
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 52
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 53
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 55
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 56
Advanced ............................................................................................................... 56
Boot ....................................................................................................................... 63
Security ................................................................................................................. 64
Save & Exit ............................................................................................................ 65
OC .......................................................................................................................... 66
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 72
OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 73
HARDWARE MONITOR .......................................................................................... 74
RAID Configuration .............................................................................................. 75
Enabling Intel® Rapid Storage Technology .......................................................... 75
Creating RAID Volume ......................................................................................... 76
Removing a RAID Volume .................................................................................... 77
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Contents
Resetting Disks to Non-RAID ............................................................................... 78
Rebuilding RAID Array .......................................................................................... 79
Installing RAID Driver ........................................................................................... 80
Installing Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology Software .......................................... 80
Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration .............................................................. 81
System Requirements ......................................................................................... 81
Installing the Intel
Removing the Intel
®
Optane™ memory ................................................................ 81
®
Optane™ memory ............................................................... 83
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 84
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Specifications
®
Core™ 9000 Series family/ 8th Gen Intel®
CPU
Supports Intel
Core™ / Pentium
socket
* Please go to www.intel.com for more compatibility information.
Chipset Intel® Z390 Chipset
y 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB*
y Supports DDR4 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/
4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/
3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)
Memory
/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*
y Supports Dual-Channel mode
y Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
®
Expansion Slot
y Supports Intel
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
y 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
y 3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
y 1x HDMI™ port 1.4, supports a maximum resolution of
Onboard Graphics
4096x2160@24Hz
y 1x DisplayPort port 1.2, supports a maximum resolution of
4096X2304@60Hz
Multi-GPU
y Supports 2-Way NVIDIA
y Supports 3-Way AMD
®
Gold / Celeron® processors for LGA 1151
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
®
SLI™ Technology
®
CrossFire™ Technology
Specifications
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Storage
®
Z390 Chipset
Intel
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y 2x M.2 slots (Key M)*
Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/
2280/ 22110 storage devices
®
Intel
Optane™ Memory Ready**
* M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth. Please refer to page 32 for
details.
** Before using Intel
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
®
Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have
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®
Z390 Chipset
Intel
RAID
y Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
y Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices
LAN 1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
Wirsless LAN &
Bluetooth
®
(for MPG Z390
GAMING PRO
CARBON AC only)
USB
Audio
Back Panel
Connectors
®
Intel
Wireless-AC 9560
y Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MU-MIMO Rx, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz
(160MHz) up to 1.73Gbps
y Supports Bluetooth
®
Z390 Chipset
Intel
®
2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0,4.0, 5
y 5x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports (1 Type-C
and 3 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 Type-C internal
connector)
y 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available through
the internal USB connectors
y 6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on
the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB
connectors)
®
Realtek
ALC1220P Codec
y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
y Supports S/PDIF output
y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y 1x DisplayPort port
y 1x HDMI™ port
y 3x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A ports
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y 1x LAN (RJ45) port
y 2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors (for MPG Z390 GAMING PRO
CARBON AC only)
y 5x OFC audio jacks
y 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
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Specifications
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Internal Connectors
Debug LED
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y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y 1x 4-pin Water Pump connector
y 5x 4-pin system fan connectors
y 1x Serial port connector
y 1x Front panel audio connector
y 2x System panel connectors
y 1x Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector
y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y 1x TPM module connector
y 2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors
y 1x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connector
y 1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector
y 4x EZ Debug LED
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip
y CPU/System temperature detection
Hardware Monitor
Form Factor
BIOS Features
Specifications
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y CPU/System fan speed detection
y CPU/System fan speed control
y ATX Form Factor
y 9.6 in. x 12 in. (24.3 cm x 30.4 cm)
y 1x 128 Mb flash
y UEFI AMI BIOS
y ACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 2.8
y Multi-language
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Software
Dragon Center
Features
Special Features
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y Drivers
y DRAGON CENTER
y MYSTIC LIGHT
y Nahimic Audio
y Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
y CPU-Z MSI GAMING
y MSI App Player (BlueStacks)
®
y Intel
Extreme Tuning Utility
y Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
y Norton™ Internet Security Solution
y GAME OPTIMIZATION
y OC Performance
y Hardware Monitor
y Eyerest
y LAN Manager
y Live Update
Please refer to http://download.msi.
com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2.
pdf for more details.
y Audio
Audio Boost 4
Nahimic 3
Voice Boost
y Network
GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager
Intel CNVi WiFi (MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC)*
y Storage
Twin Turbo M.2
y Fan
Pump Fan
GAMING Fan Control
* MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON doesn’t support Intel CNVi WiFi
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Special Features
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y LED
Mystic Light
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
M.2 Shield Frozr
Pre-installed IO shielding
y Performance
Multi GPU – SLI Technology
Multi GPU – CrossFire Technology
DDR4 Boost
Core Boost
GAME Boost
USB with type A+C
INTEL Turbo USB 3.1 Gen 2
y VR
VR Ready
y Gamer Experience
GAMING HOTKEY
GAMING MOUSE Control
APP Player
y BIOS
Click BIOS 5
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JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification
Supporting CORSAIR RGB Products Maximum connection
Lighting Node PRO LED Strip
HD120 RGB Fan 6
SP120 RGB Fan 6
LL120 RGB Fan 6
20*
* In the case of 20% brightness
Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
Motherboard
SATA 6Gb/s Cables 2 2
Cable
Accessories
Application DVD Driver DVD 1 1
Documentation
LED Y CABLE 1 1
LED JCORSAIR CABLE 1 1
LED JRAINBOW CABLE
Antenna Set N/A 1
SLI HB BRIDGE M 1 1
M.2 Screw 2 2
Case Badge 1 1
SATA Cable Lables 1 1
VIP Card 1 1
User Manual 1 1
Quick Installation Guide 1 1
MPG Z390
GAMING PRO
CARBON
1 1
MPG Z390
GAMING PRO
CARBON AC
Important
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
Package contents
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Block Diagram
Switch
2 Channel DDR4 Memory
Processor
4x SATA 6Gb/s
2x SATA 6Gb/s
1x M.2
4x USB 3.1 Gen1
6x USB 2.0
PCI Express Bus
1x M.2
Switch
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard
NV6797
Super I/O
DMI 3.0
PCH
Realtek
ALC1220P
(Rear + Front)
Audio Jacks
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
Intel I219
5x USB 3.1 Gen2
Block Diagram
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Rear I/O Panel
PS/2
DisplayPort
Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
Audio Ports
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen2
USB 2.0
LAN Port LED Status Table
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Audio Ports Configuration
USB 3.1 Gen2
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C
Speed LED
Status Description
Off 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
Audio Ports
Center/ Subwoofer Out ● ●
Rear Speaker Out ● ● ●
Line-In/ Side Speaker Out ●
Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out ● ● ● ●
Mic In
(●: connected, Blank: empty)
Optical S/PDIF-Out
Channel
2 4 6 8
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 Advanced Settings
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 Advanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio
streams.
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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Overview of Components
CPU_PWR2
CPU_PWR1
CPU Socket
CPU_FAN1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
JRGB2
JCORSAIR1
PUMP_FAN1
SYS_FAN1
ATX_PWR1
CNVI_1
SYS_FAN2
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
JBAT1
PCI_E3
JTPM1
PCI_E4
PCI_E5
PCI_E6
JAUD1
JRGB1
JRAINBOW1
SYS_FAN3
SYS_FAN4
SYS_FAN5
JCOM1
JPWRLED1
JCI1
JUSB3
JUSB4
JTBT1
JUSB1
JUSBC1
M2_1
JUSB2
SATA▼1▲2
SATA▼3▲4
SATA▼5▲6
M2_2
JFP2
JFP1
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Component Contents
Port Name Port Type Page
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1,
SYS_FAN1~5
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors 34
CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket 27
DIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 DIMM Slots 28
JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 38
JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 42
JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 38
JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 39
JCORSAIR1 CORSAIR Connector 41
JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 35
JPWRLED1 LED power input 43
JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1 RGB LED connectors 40
JTBT1 Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector 39
Fan Connectors 37
JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 39
JUSB1~2 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors 36
JUSB3~4 USB 2.0 Connectors 36
JUSBC1 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector 35
M2_1~2 M.2 Slots (Key M) 31
PCI_E1~6 PCIe Expansion Slots 29
SATA1~6 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 32
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CPU Socket
Distance from the center of the
CPU to the nearest DIMM slot.
50.77 mm
Introduction to the LGA 1151 CPU
The surface of the LGA 1151 CPU has
two notches and a golden triangle to
assist in correctly lining up the CPU for
motherboard placement. The golden
triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.
Important
y
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
y
Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with
the protective cap on the CPU socket.
y
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink
is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
y
Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting
your system.
y
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.
y
Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering
the socket with the plastic cap.
y
If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the
documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
y
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
operation beyond product specifications.
®
does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate
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