MSI MEG Z390 ACE User manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®MEG Z390 ACE motherboard.
This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about
how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide
video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web
browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL
by scanning the QR code.
Kurzanleitung
Danke, dass Sie das MSI®MEG Z390 ACE Motherboard gewählt
haben. Dieser Abschnitt der Kurzanleitung bietet eine Demo zur
Installation Ihres Computers. Manche Installationen bieten auch
die Videodemonstrationen. Klicken Sie auf die URL, um diese
Videoanleitung mit Ihrem Browser auf Ihrem Handy oder Table
anzusehen. Oder scannen Sie auch den QR Code mit Ihrem Handy,
um die URL zu öffnen.
Présentation rapide
Merci d’avoir choisi la carte mère MSI®MEG Z390 ACE. Ce manuel
fournit une rapide présentation avec des illustrations explicatives
qui vous aideront à assembler votre ordinateur. Des tutoriels vidéo
sont disponibles pour certaines étapes. Cliquez sur le lien fourni
pour regarder la vidéo sur votre téléphone ou votre tablette. Vous
pouvez également accéder au lien en scannant le QR code qui lui est
associé.
Быстрый старт
Благодарим вас за покупку материнской платы MSI®MEG
Z390 ACE. Вэтом разделе представлена информация,
которая поможет вам при сборке комьютера. Для некоторых
этапов сборки имеются видеоинструкции. Для просмотра
видео, необходимо открыть соответствующую ссылку в
веб-браузере на вашем телефоне или планшете. Вы также
можете выполнить переход по ссылке, путем сканирования
QR-кода.

II Quick Start
Installing a Processor/ Installation des Prozessors/ Installer un
processeur/ Установка процессора
http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI
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Quick Start
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
Installing DDR4 memory/ Installation des DDR4-Speichers/
Installer une mémoire DDR4/ Установка памяти DDR4
DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMA1
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IV Quick Start
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
Connecting the Front Panel Header/ Anschließen der
Frontpanel-Stiftleiste/ Connecter un connecteur du panneau
avant/ Подключение разъемов передней панели
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
HDD LED
RESET SW
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED
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2 10
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+- -- -
+
Power LED
HDD LED Reset Switch
Reserved
Power Switch
JFP1
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

V
Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard/ Installation des Motherboards/
Installer la carte mère/ Установка материнской платы
BAT1
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VI Quick Start
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
Installing SATA Drives/ Installation der SATA-Laufwerke/
Installer le disque dur SATA/ Установка дисков SATA
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Quick Start
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http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
Installing a Graphics Card/ Einbau der Grafikkarte/ Installer
une carte graphique/ Установка дискретной видеокарты

VIII Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices/ Peripheriegeräte/
Connecter un périphérique anschliessen/ Подключение
периферийных устройств

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Quick Start
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
Connecting the Power Connectors/ Stromanschlüsse
anschliessen/ Connecter les câbles du module d’alimentation/
Подключение разъемов питания
ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1
CPU_PWR2

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

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Contents
Contents
Safety Information................................................................................................. 3
Specifications......................................................................................................... 4
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification...................................................................... 9
Package contents ................................................................................................ 10
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 11
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 11
Audio Ports Configuration.................................................................................... 11
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 12
Installing Antennas............................................................................................... 14
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 15
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 16
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 17
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 18
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 19
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 21
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................... 22
OC1: GAME BOOST Knob ..................................................................................... 22
OC_RT1: OC Retry Jumper................................................................................... 24
OC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper............................................................... 24
JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper.................................................................. 24
JLN1: Low Temperature Booting Jumper............................................................ 24
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 25
V-Check Points ..................................................................................................... 25
JUSB1, JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors........................................................... 26
JUSB2, JUSB6: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connectors .............................................. 27
JUSB4~5: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 27
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors................................... 28
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 29
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 29
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 30
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 30
JRGB1, JRGB2, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors............................................ 31
JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector ........................................................................ 32
Onboard LEDs...................................................................................................... 33
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 33
DIMM LEDs ........................................................................................................... 33

2Contents
XMP LED ............................................................................................................... 33
JPWRLED1: LED power input............................................................................... 33
Fan LEDs............................................................................................................... 34
GAME BOOST LEDs .............................................................................................. 34
Debug Code LED .................................................................................................. 35
Hexadecimal Character Table .............................................................................. 35
Boot Phases.......................................................................................................... 35
Debug Code LED Table ......................................................................................... 35
ACPI States Codes................................................................................................ 39
CPU Temperature ................................................................................................. 39
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 40
Installing Windows®10......................................................................................... 40
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 40
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 40
BIOS Setup........................................................................................................... 41
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 41
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 42
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 42
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 44
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 46
OC Menu................................................................................................................ 47

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Safety Information
Safety Information
yThe components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
yEnsure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
yHold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
yIt 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.
yStore the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad
whenever the motherboard is not installed.
yBefore turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
yDo not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
yIf you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
yAlways turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
yKeep this user guide for future reference.
yKeep this motherboard away from humidity.
yMake sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the
PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
yPlace the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
yAll cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
yIf 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.
yDo not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.

4Specifications
Specifications
CPU
Supports Intel®Core™ 9000 Series family/ 8th Gen Intel®
Core™ / Pentium®Gold / Celeron®processors for LGA 1151
socket
* Please go to www.intel.com for more compatibility information.
Chipset Intel®Z390 Chipset
Memory
y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB*
ySupports DDR4 4500(OC)/ 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) /2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*
ySupports Dual-Channel mode
ySupports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
ySupports Intel®Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slot
y3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots,
Support x16/ x0/ x0, x8/ x8/ x0, x8/ x4/ x4 modes
y3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Multi-GPU ySupports 2-Way NVIDIA®SLI™Technology
ySupports 3-Way AMD®CrossFire™Technology
Storage
Intel®Z390 Chipset
y6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y3x M.2 slots (Key M)*
M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/
2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/
2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_3 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280
storage devices
Intel®Optane™ Memory Ready**
* M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth. Please refer to page 21 for
details.
** Before using Intel®Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
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Specifications
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RAID
Intel®Z390 Chipset
ySupports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
ySupports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID5 for M.2 PCIe storage
devices
LAN y1x Killer®E2500 Gigabit LAN controller
Wirsless LAN &
Bluetooth®
Intel® Wireless-AC 9560
ySupport 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MU-MIMO Rx, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz
(160MHz) up to 1.73Gbps
ySupports Bluetooth®2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0,4.0, 5
USB
yIntel®Z390 Chipset
6x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports
(4 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 Type-C internal
connectors)
8x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (4 Type-A ports on
the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal
USB 2.0 connectors)
yASMedia®ASM1042 Chipset
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available
through the internal USB connectors
yASMedia®ASM3142 Chipset
2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports (1x
Type-A, 1x Type-C) on the back panel
Audio
yRealtek®ALC1220 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Back Panel
Connectors
y1x Clear CMOS button
y1x Flash BIOS Button
y4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y1x LAN (RJ45) port
y5x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A ports
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
y5x OFC audio jacks
y1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
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Internal Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
y6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y3x M.2 slots
y2x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C ports
y2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y1x 4-pin Water Pump connector
y5x 4-pin system fan connectors
y1x Front panel audio connector
y2x System panel connectors
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors
y1x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connector
y1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector
Internal Buttons
y1x GAME BOOST knob
y1x Power button
y1x Reset button
Jumper
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
y1x Slow mode jumper
y1x OC retry jumper
y1x OC force enter BIOS jumper
y1x Low Temperature Booting Jumper
Debug LED y1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
y4x EZ Debug LED
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
yCPU/System temperature detection
yCPU/System fan speed detection
yCPU/System fan speed control
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Specifications
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Form Factor yATX Form Factor
y12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
BIOS Features
y1x 128 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 2.8
yMulti-language
Software
yDrivers
yDRAGON CENTER
yNahimic Audio
yMYSTIC LIGHT
yKiller Control Center
yCPU-Z MSI GAMING
yIntel®Extreme Tuning Utility
yGoogle Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
yNorton™ Internet Security Solution
Dragon Center
Features
yGAME OPTIMIZATION
yOC Performance
yHardware Monitor
yEyerest
yLAN Manager
yLive Update
Please refer to http://download.msi.
com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2.
pdf for more details.
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Special Features
yAudio
Audio Boost HD
Nahimic 3
Voice Boost
yNetwork
GAMING LAN with Killer LAN Manager
Intel WiFi
yStorage
Triple Turbo M.2
yFan
Pump Fan
GAMING Fan Control
yLED
Mystic Light
Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW)
Mystic Light Extension (CORSAIR)
Mystic Light Sync
EZ DEBUG LED
yProtection
DDR4 Steel Armor
M.2 Shield Frozr
PCI-E Steel Armor
Pre-installed IO shielding
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Specifications
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Special Features
yPerformance
Multi GPU-SLI Technology
Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology
DDR4 Boost
Core Boost
GAME Boost (8 modes)
OC Engine (Clock gen)
Lightning USB
Intel Turbo USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB with type A+C
yVR
VR Ready
yGamer Experience
GAMING HOTKEY
GAMING MOUSE Control
APP Player
yBIOS
Click BIOS 5
Flash BIOS Button
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification
Supporting CORSAIR RGB Products Maximum connection
Lighting PRO RGB LED Strip
20*
* 20% brightness is recommended when the number of
LED strips exceeds 8.
HD RGB Fan 6
SP RGB Fan 6
LL RGB Fan 6

10 Package contents
Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
Motherboard MEG Z390 ACE
Cable
SATA 6Gb/s Cables 4
LED Y Cable 1
LED JCORSAIR Cable 1
LED JRAINBOW Cable 1
Accessories
Antenna Set 1
SLI HB BRIDGE M 1
M.2 Screw 3
Case Badge 1
SATA Cable Lables 1
VIP Card 1
Application DVD 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.