MSI MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI User manual

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Quick Start

Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI 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 1200 CPU

CPU Fan

Chassis

DDR4 Memory

Power Supply Unit

Graphics Card

 

Thermal Paste

SATA Hard Disk Drive

SATA DVD Drive

 

Phillips Screwdriver

A Package of Screws

Quick Start 1

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.

2 Quick Start

MSI MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI User manual

Installing a Processor

2

https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww

1

3

4

7

9

5

6

8

Quick Start 3

Installing DDR4 memory

http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

DIMMA2

DIMMA2

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

 

DIMMB2

DIMMB1

 

 

DIMMB2

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Connecting the Front Panel Header

http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI

 

 

-

 

 

 

LED

 

LED+

POWER

 

POWER

 

LED

 

SW

HDD

 

 

POWER

 

 

SW

 

 

 

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

Power LED

 

 

Power Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ - -+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JFP1

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

Reserved

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ - +-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD LED

 

 

 

 

Reset Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

HDD LED +

 

 

 

 

 

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Power LED +

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HDD LED -

 

 

 

 

 

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Power LED -

5

Reset Switch

 

 

 

 

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Power Switch

7

Reset Switch

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

Power Switch

9

Reserved

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

No Pin

HDDLED RESETSW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD LED -

 

HDD LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD LED +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER LED -

 

POWER LED

 

 

 

 

 

POWER LED +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Start 5

Installing the Motherboard

1

Torque:

 

3 kgf·cm*

2

 

BAT1

*3 kgf·cm = 0.3 N·m = 2.6 lbf·in

6 Quick Start

Connecting the Power Connectors

http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

ATX_PWR1

CPU_PWR1

CPU_PWR2

Quick Start 7

Installing SATA Drives

http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

1

2

3

 

5

4

8 Quick Start

Installing a Graphics Card

http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

1

3

2

5

4

6

Quick Start 9

Connecting Peripheral Devices

10 Quick Start

Power On

1

2

3

4

Quick Start 11

Contents

 

Quick Start .............................................................................................................

1

Preparing Tools and Components..........................................................................

1

Safety Information ..................................................................................................

2

Installing a Processor.............................................................................................

3

Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................

4

Connecting the Front Panel Header.......................................................................

5

Installing the Motherboard.....................................................................................

6

Connecting the Power Connectors.........................................................................

7

Installing SATA Drives.............................................................................................

8

Installing a Graphics Card ......................................................................................

9

Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................

10

Power On...............................................................................................................

11

Specifications.......................................................................................................

14

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

19

Package contents ................................................................................................

20

Block Diagram ....................................................................................................

21

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

22

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

22

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

22

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

23

Installing Antennas...............................................................................................

25

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

26

CPU Socket ...........................................................................................................

28

DIMM Slots............................................................................................................

29

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

30

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

31

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

33

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

34

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

34

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

35

JUSBC1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C Connector.............................................

36

JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector .............................................................

36

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors.............................................................................

37

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

37

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors...................................

38

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

39

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JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .............................................................................

39

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

40

JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ......................................................

40

JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connector ..............................................................................

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

LED_SW1: EZ LED Control ...................................................................................

44

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

45

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

45

Installing Drivers ..................................................................................................

45

Installing Utilities .................................................................................................

45

UEFI BIOS.............................................................................................................

46

BIOS Setup............................................................................................................

47

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

47

Resetting BIOS......................................................................................................

48

Updating BIOS.......................................................................................................

48

EZ Mode ................................................................................................................

50

Advanced Mode ....................................................................................................

53

SETTINGS Menu ...................................................................................................

54

OC Menu................................................................................................................

56

M-FLASH Menu ....................................................................................................

60

OC PROFILE Menu................................................................................................

61

HARDWARE MONITOR Menu................................................................................

62

RAID Configuration..............................................................................................

64

Enabling Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...........................................................

64

Creating RAID Volume .........................................................................................

65

Removing a RAID Volume ....................................................................................

66

Resetting Disks to Non-RAID ...............................................................................

67

Rebuilding RAID Array..........................................................................................

68

Installing RAID Driver...........................................................................................

69

Installing Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Software ..........................................

69

Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration ..............................................................

70

System Requirements .........................................................................................

70

Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory ................................................................

70

Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory ...............................................................

72

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................

73

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Specifications

 

 

 

Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ and Pentium® Gold /

CPU

Celeron® processors for LGA 1200 socket*

* Please go to www.intel.com for more compatibility information.

 

* Onboard graphics output are disabled when using F SKU processors.

Chipset

Intel® Z490 Chipset

 

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

 

∙Supports 1R 2133/2666/2933 MHz*

 

▪1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz

 

▪1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4266+ MHz

Memory

▪2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz

▪2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz

 

∙Supports Dual-Channel mode

 

∙Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory

 

∙Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

 

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

 

∙3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots*, support x16/ x0/ x4 or x8/ x8/ x4

Expansion Slot

mode

∙2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

 

* Please refer to page 30 for details.

Multi-GPU

∙Supports 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology

∙Supports 3-Way AMD® CrossFire™ Technology

 

 

∙1x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of

Onboard Graphics

4096x2160 @30Hz

∙1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of

 

4096x2304 @60Hz

 

∙Maximum shared memory is 1GB

 

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Intel® Z490 Chipset

 

∙6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*/**

 

∙2x M.2 slots (Key M)

 

▪M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s,

 

2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices*

Storage

▪M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s,

2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices**

 

▪Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready***

 

▪Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel

 

Core™ processors

 

* SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.

 

** SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_2 slot.

 

*** Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have

 

updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.

 

Intel® Z490 Chipset

RAID

∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA

storage devices

 

∙Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices

 

∙Intel® Z490 Chipset

 

▪5x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (4 Type-A ports on the

 

back panel, 1 Type-C internal connector)

USB

▪2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports are available through

the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector

 

▪6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4

 

ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)

 

∙ASMedia® ASM3241 Chipset

 

▪1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps port on the back panel

Audio

∙Realtek® ALC1220 Codec

▪7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

 

▪Supports S/PDIF output

LAN

∙1x Realtek® RTL8125B 2.5G LAN controller

 

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Specifications 15

 

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Intel® AX201

 

∙The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E)

Wireless LAN &

slot

∙Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz (160MHz) up to

Bluetooth®

2.4Gbps

 

∙Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax

 

∙WiFi 6 pre-certified

 

∙Supports Bluetooth® 5.1, FIPS, FISMA

 

∙1x 24-pin ATX main power connector

 

∙1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

 

∙1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

 

∙6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

 

∙2x M.2 slots (M-Key)

 

∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port

 

∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2

 

USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)

 

∙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

Internal Connectors

∙6x 4-pin system fan connectors

 

∙1x Front panel audio connector

 

∙2x System panel connectors

 

∙1x Chassis Intrusion connector

 

∙1x 4-pin RGB LED connector

 

∙2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors

 

∙1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector

 

∙1x Serial port connector

 

∙1xTPM module connector

 

∙1x TBT connector*

 

∙1x RTD3 connector

 

∙1x Clear CMOS jumper

 

* Thunderbolt card needs to support RTD3.

 

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LED Features

∙1x EZ LED Control switch

∙4x EZ Debug LED

 

 

∙1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port

 

∙2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports

 

∙1x Display port

Back Panel

∙1x HDMI port

∙1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port

Connectors

∙4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports

 

∙1 x LAN (RJ45) port

 

∙2 x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors

 

∙5 x Audio jacks

 

∙1 x Optical S/PDIF Out connector

I/O Controller

NUVOTON NCT6687 Controller Chip

Hardware Monitor

∙CPU/System temperature detection

∙CPU/System fan speed detection

 

∙CPU/System fan speed control

Form Factor

∙ATX Form Factor

∙12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

 

 

∙1x 256 Mb flash

BIOS Features

∙UEFI AMI BIOS

∙ACPI 6.2, SMBIOS 3.2

 

∙Multi-language

 

∙Drivers

 

∙DRAGON CENTER

 

∙MSI APP Player (BlueStacks)

Software

∙Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)

∙CPU-Z MSI GAMING

 

∙Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility

 

∙Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive

 

∙Norton™ Internet Security Solution

 

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∙Gaming Mode

 

 

∙Gaming Hotkey

 

 

∙LAN Manager

 

 

∙Mystic Light

 

 

∙Ambient Link

 

Dragon Center

∙User Scenario

 

∙Hardware Monitor

 

Features

 

 

∙True Color

Please refer to http://download.msi.

 

∙Live Update

com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2.

 

∙DPC Latency Tuner

pdf for more details.

 

∙Speed Up

 

 

∙Smart Tool

 

 

∙Super Charger

 

 

∙Audio

 

 

▪Audio Boost 4

 

 

∙Network

 

 

▪2.5G LAN

 

 

▪LAN Manager with Realtek 8125B

 

▪Intel WiFi

 

 

∙Cooling

 

Special Features

▪M.2 Shield Frozr X2

 

▪Pump Fan

 

 

▪Smart Fan Control

 

 

∙LED

 

 

▪Mystic Light

 

 

▪Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW/CORSAIR/RGB)

 

▪Mystic Light SYNC

 

 

▪Ambient Link

 

 

▪EZ LED Control

 

 

▪EZ DEBUG LED

 

 

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∙Performance

▪Multi GPU – SLI Technology

▪Multi GPU – CrossFire Technology

▪DDR4 Boost

▪Core Boost

▪Game Boost

▪Lightning USB 20G

▪USB 3.2 Gen 2 10G

Special Features ▪USB with Type A+C

▪Front USB Type-C ▪Dual CPU Power (8+4 pin)

∙Protection

▪PCI-E Steel Armor X2

▪Pre-installed I/O Shielding

∙Experience ▪Dragon Center ▪Click BIOS 5

JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification

 

 

Supporting CORSAIR RGB Products

Maximum connection

Lighting Node PRO LED Strip

20*

* 20% brightness is recommended when the number of

 

LED strips exceeds 8.

HD120 RGB Fan

6

SP120 RGB Fan

6

LL120 RGB Fan

6

Specifications 19

Package contents

Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:

 

 

 

Motherboard

MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI

 

 

SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack)

1

Cable

LED JRGB Y cable

1

LED JCORSAIR cable

1

 

LED JRAINBOW cable

1

 

Wi-Fi Antenna

1

Accessories

M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack)

1

Case Badge

1

 

SATA cable stickers

1

 

Product registration card

1

Application

Driver DVD

1

Documentation

User manual

1

Quick installation guide

1

 

Important

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

20 Package contents

Block Diagram

 

 

2 Channel DDR4 Memory

 

 

Processor

 

Switch

 

 

PCI Express Bus

 

 

 

DMI 3.0

 

 

2x PCIe x1 slot

1x SATA 6Gb/s

Switch

 

1x M.2

1x Intel AX201 Wireless LAN

 

 

1x M.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

1x Realtek 2.5G LAN

2x SATA 6Gb/s

Switch

PCH

 

 

 

 

 

JHL7540

 

3x SATA 6Gb/s

 

ASMEDIA

 

 

 

 

 

 

3241

1x USB 3.2 Gen2 x 2

 

 

 

5x USB 3.2 Gen2

2x USB 3.2 Gen1

6x USB 2.0

NUVOTON

Realtek

6687

ALC1220P

Rear Audio Jacks

Block Diagram 21

Rear I/O Panel

PS/2 Combo port

2.5 Gbps LAN

Audio Ports

DisplayPort

USB 3.2 Gen 2

 

(10Gbps) Type-A

USB 2.0 Type-A

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

Wi-Fi Antenna

 

(20Gbps) Type-C

connectors

Optical

S/PDIF-Out

LAN Port LED Status Table

Link/ Activity LED

Status

Description

Off

No link

Yellow (2.5Gb LAN)

Linked

Blinking

Data activity

Speed LED

Status

2.5 Gbps LAN

Off

10 Mbps

Green

100 Mbps/ 1 Gbps

Orange

2.5 Gbps

Audio Ports Configuration

Audio Ports

 

Channel

 

2

4

6

8

 

Center/ Subwoofer Out

 

 

Rear Speaker Out

 

Line-In/ Side Speaker Out

 

 

 

Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out ●

Mic In

 

 

 

 

(: connected, Blank: empty)

 

 

 

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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.

Application Enhancement

Device

Selection

Main Volume

Connector Settings

Jack

 

Status

 

∙∙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.

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 23

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

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