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.
Intel® LGA 1200 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.
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6 Quick Start
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
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Contents |
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Quick Start ............................................................................................................. |
1 |
Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... |
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Safety Information .................................................................................................. |
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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 ...................................................................................... |
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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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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_1~2: 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: Power Connectors ................................................... |
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JUSBC1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C Connector............................................. |
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JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps 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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JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. |
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JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... |
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JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... |
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JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connector .............................................................................. |
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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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EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... |
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LED_SW1: EZ LED Control ................................................................................... |
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Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... |
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Installing Windows® 10......................................................................................... |
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Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. |
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Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. |
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UEFI BIOS............................................................................................................. |
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BIOS Setup............................................................................................................ |
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Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. |
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Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... |
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Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... |
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EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ |
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Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... |
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SETTINGS Menu ................................................................................................... |
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OC Menu................................................................................................................ |
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M-FLASH Menu .................................................................................................... |
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OC PROFILE Menu................................................................................................ |
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HARDWARE MONITOR Menu................................................................................ |
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RAID Configuration.............................................................................................. |
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Enabling Intel® Rapid Storage Technology........................................................... |
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Creating RAID Volume ......................................................................................... |
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Removing a RAID Volume .................................................................................... |
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Resetting Disks to Non-RAID ............................................................................... |
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Rebuilding RAID Array.......................................................................................... |
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Installing RAID Driver........................................................................................... |
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Installing Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Software .......................................... |
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Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration .............................................................. |
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System Requirements ......................................................................................... |
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Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory ................................................................ |
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Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory ............................................................... |
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Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. |
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Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ and Pentium® Gold / |
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Celeron® processors for LGA 1200 socket* |
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Chipset |
Intel® Z490 Chipset |
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∙∙4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB* |
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∙∙Supports 1R 2133/2666/2933 MHz* |
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▪▪1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz |
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▪▪1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4266+ MHz |
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▪▪2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz |
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▪▪2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz |
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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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∙∙3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots*, support x16/ x0/ x4 or x8/ x8/ x4 |
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∙∙2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
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Multi-GPU |
∙∙Supports 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology |
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∙∙Supports 3-Way AMD® CrossFire™ Technology |
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Onboard Graphics |
4096x2160 @30Hz |
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∙∙Maximum shared memory is 1GB |
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Intel® Z490 Chipset |
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∙∙6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*/** |
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∙∙2x M.2 slots (Key M) |
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▪▪M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, |
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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** |
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▪▪Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready*** |
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▪▪Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel |
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* SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot. |
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** SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_2 slot. |
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*** Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have |
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updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website. |
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Intel® Z490 Chipset |
RAID |
∙∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA |
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∙∙Intel® Z490 Chipset |
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▪▪5x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (4 Type-A ports on the |
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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 |
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▪▪6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 |
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∙∙ASMedia® ASM3241 Chipset |
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▪▪1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps port on the back panel |
Audio |
∙∙Realtek® ALC1220 Codec |
▪▪7.1-Channel High Definition Audio |
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▪▪Supports S/PDIF output |
LAN |
∙∙1x Realtek® RTL8125B 2.5G LAN controller |
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Specifications 15
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Intel® AX201 |
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∙∙The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) |
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∙∙Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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∙∙WiFi 6 pre-certified |
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∙∙Supports Bluetooth® 5.1, FIPS, FISMA |
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∙∙1x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
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∙∙1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector |
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∙∙1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector |
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∙∙6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
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∙∙2x M.2 slots (M-Key) |
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∙∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port |
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∙∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 |
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∙∙1x 4-pin CPU fan connector |
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∙∙1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector |
Internal Connectors |
∙∙6x 4-pin system fan connectors |
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∙∙1x Front panel audio connector |
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∙∙2x System panel connectors |
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∙∙1x Chassis Intrusion connector |
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∙∙1x 4-pin RGB LED connector |
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∙∙2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors |
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∙∙1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector |
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∙∙1x Serial port connector |
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∙∙1xTPM module connector |
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∙∙1x TBT connector* |
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∙∙1x RTD3 connector |
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∙∙1x Clear CMOS jumper |
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LED Features |
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∙∙2 x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors |
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∙∙5 x Audio jacks |
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I/O Controller |
NUVOTON NCT6687 Controller Chip |
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Hardware Monitor |
∙∙CPU/System temperature detection |
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Form Factor |
∙∙ATX Form Factor |
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BIOS Features |
∙∙UEFI AMI BIOS |
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∙∙ACPI 6.2, SMBIOS 3.2 |
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∙∙Multi-language |
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∙∙Drivers |
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∙∙DRAGON CENTER |
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∙∙MSI APP Player (BlueStacks) |
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Software |
∙∙Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) |
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∙∙CPU-Z MSI GAMING |
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∙∙Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility |
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∙∙Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive |
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∙∙Norton™ Internet Security Solution |
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∙∙Gaming Mode |
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∙∙Gaming Hotkey |
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∙∙LAN Manager |
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∙∙Mystic Light |
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∙∙Ambient Link |
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Dragon Center |
∙∙User Scenario |
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∙∙Hardware Monitor |
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∙∙True Color |
Please refer to http://download.msi. |
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∙∙Live Update |
com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2. |
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∙∙DPC Latency Tuner |
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∙∙Speed Up |
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∙∙Smart Tool |
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∙∙Super Charger |
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∙∙Audio |
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∙∙Network |
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▪▪LAN Manager with Realtek 8125B |
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▪▪Intel WiFi |
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∙∙Cooling |
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▪▪M.2 Shield Frozr X2 |
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▪▪Pump Fan |
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∙∙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
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Maximum connection |
Lighting Node PRO LED Strip |
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HD120 RGB Fan |
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SP120 RGB Fan |
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LL120 RGB Fan |
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Specifications 19
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
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MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI |
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SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) |
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Cable |
LED JRGB Y cable |
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M.2 screws (3 pcs./pack) |
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Product registration card |
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Application |
Driver DVD |
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Documentation |
User manual |
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Quick installation guide |
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Important
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
20 Package contents
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PCI Express Bus |
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DMI 3.0 |
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2x PCIe x1 slot |
1x SATA 6Gb/s |
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1x Intel AX201 Wireless LAN |
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1x Realtek 2.5G LAN |
2x SATA 6Gb/s |
Switch |
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ASMEDIA |
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3241 |
1x USB 3.2 Gen2 x 2 |
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2x USB 3.2 Gen1
6x USB 2.0
NUVOTON |
Realtek |
6687 |
ALC1220P |
Rear Audio Jacks
Block Diagram 21
PS/2 Combo port |
2.5 Gbps LAN |
Audio Ports |
DisplayPort |
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Optical
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Link/ Activity LED
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Data activity |
Speed LED
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2.5 Gbps LAN |
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10 Mbps |
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100 Mbps/ 1 Gbps |
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Rear Speaker Out |
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Line-In/ Side Speaker Out |
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Mic In |
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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 |
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Status |
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∙∙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.
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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 |
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Subwoofer |
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