MSI MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC User manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC
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®MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC 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®MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE
AC. 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.
ĭŧŝŞŜŧŕ ŝŞŌŜŞ
ĭŗŌŏŚŐŌŜŔŘ ŎŌŝ œŌ śŚŖşśŖş ŘŌŞőŜŔřŝŖŚŕ śŗŌŞŧ MSI®
MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC. ĮũŞŚŘ ŜŌœŐőŗő śŜőŐŝŞŌŎŗőřŌ
ŔřŠŚŜŘŌŢŔū, ŖŚŞŚŜŌū śŚŘŚŒőŞ ŎŌŘ śŜŔ ŝōŚŜŖő ŖŚŘŨŪŞőŜŌ.
İŗū řőŖŚŞŚŜŧš ũŞŌśŚŎ ŝōŚŜŖŔ ŔŘőŪŞŝū ŎŔŐőŚŔřŝŞŜşŖŢŔŔ.
İŗū śŜŚŝŘŚŞŜŌ ŎŔŐőŚ, řőŚōšŚŐŔŘŚ ŚŞŖŜŧŞŨ
ŝŚŚŞŎőŞŝŞŎşŪťşŪ ŝŝŧŗŖş ŎŎőō-ōŜŌşœőŜő řŌ ŎŌŤőŘ ŞőŗőŠŚřő
ŔŗŔ śŗŌřŤőŞő. Įŧ ŞŌŖŒő ŘŚŒőŞő ŎŧśŚŗřŔŞŨ śőŜőšŚŐ śŚ
ŝŝŧŗŖő, śşŞőŘ ŝŖŌřŔŜŚŎŌřŔū QR-ŖŚŐŌ.

II Quick Start
Installing a Processor/ Installation des Prozessors/ Installer un
processeur/ ĿŝŞŌřŚŎŖŌ śŜŚŢőŝŝŚŜŌ
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/ ĿŝŞŌřŚŎŖŌ śŌŘūŞŔ DDR4
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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/ ĻŚŐŖŗŪţőřŔő ŜŌœŦőŘŚŎ śőŜőŐřőŕ śŌřőŗŔ
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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+- -- -
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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/ ĿŝŞŌřŚŎŖŌ ŘŌŞőŜŔřŝŖŚŕ śŗŌŞŧ
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VI Quick Start
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
Installing SATA Drives/ Installation der SATA-Laufwerke/
Installer le disque dur SATA/ ĿŝŞŌřŚŎŖŌ ŐŔŝŖŚŎ 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/ ĿŝŞŌřŚŎŖŌ ŐŔŝŖŜőŞřŚŕ ŎŔŐőŚŖŌŜŞŧ

VIII Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices/ Peripheriegeräte/
Connecter un périphérique anschliessen/ ĻŚŐŖŗŪţőřŔő
śőŜŔŠőŜŔŕřŧš şŝŞŜŚŕŝŞŎ

IX
Quick Start
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
Connecting the Power Connectors/ Stromanschlüsse
anschliessen/ Connecter les câbles du module dalimentation/
ĻŚŐŖŗŪţőřŔő ŜŌœŦőŘŚŎ śŔŞŌřŔū
ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1

XQuick Start
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Power On/ Einschalten/ Mettre sous-tension/ ĮŖŗŪţőřŔő
śŔŞŌřŔū

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Contents
Contents
Safety Information................................................................................................. 2
Specifications......................................................................................................... 3
Package contents .................................................................................................. 8
Rear I/O Panel ....................................................................................................... 9
LAN Port LED Status Table..................................................................................... 9
Audio Ports Configuration...................................................................................... 9
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 10
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 13
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 14
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 15
PCI_E1: PCIe Expansion Slot................................................................................ 16
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 16
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 17
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 18
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 18
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 19
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector .................................................................................. 20
JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 20
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors....................................... 21
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 22
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 22
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 23
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 23
JRGB1: RGB LED connector................................................................................. 24
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 25
Installing Windows®10......................................................................................... 25
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 25
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 25
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 26
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 26
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 27
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 27
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 28
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 30
OC Menu................................................................................................................ 31

2Safety 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 60oC (140oF), it may damage
the motherboard.

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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
Supports 9th/ 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
y2x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 32GB*
ySupports DDR4 4600(OC)/ 4533(OC)/ 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 y1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
Onboard Graphics
y1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2304@60Hz
y1x HDMI™ port, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@24Hz
Storage
Intel®Z390 Chipset
y4x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y2x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2260/
2280 storage devices*
M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2260/ 2280 storage
devices
Intel®Optane™ Memory Ready**
* The SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into M2_1 slot.
** Before using Intel®Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
RAID
Intel®Z390 Chipset
ySupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
ySupports RAID 0, RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices
LAN y1x Realtek®8111H Gigabit LAN controller
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4Specifications
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Wireless LAN &
Bluetooth®
Intel®Wireless-AC 9462 card
ySupports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MU-MIMO Rx, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz
up to 344 Mbps
ySupports Bluetooth®2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, 5
USB
yIntel®Z390 Chipset
2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A
ports on the back panel
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 Type-A
ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the
internal USB 3.1 connector)
4x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on
the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal
USB 2.0 connector)
Audio
yRealtek®ALC892 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Back Panel
Connectors
y2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y1x DisplayPort
y1x HDMI port
y2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y1x LAN (RJ45) port
y2x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A ports
y5x audio jacks
y1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
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Specifications
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Internal Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y2x M.2 slots
y1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y1x 4-pin Water Pump connector
y1x 4-pin system fan connector
y1x Front panel audio connector
y2x System panel connectors
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
y1x TPM module connector
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
yCPU/System temperature detection
yCPU/System fan speed detection
yCPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor yMini-ITX Form Factor
y6.7 in. x 6.7 in. (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)
BIOS Features
y1x 128 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 2.8
yMulti-language
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6Specifications
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Software
yDrivers
yDRAGON CENTER
yMYSTIC LIGHT
yOpen Broadcaster Software (OBS)
yCPU-Z MSI GAMING
yMSI App Player (BlueStacks)
yIntel®Extreme Tuning Utility
yGoogle Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
yNorton™ Internet Security Solution
Dragon Center
Features
yGAME OPTIMIZATION
yOC Performance
yHardware Monitor
yEyerest
yLive Update
Please refer to http://download.msi.
com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2.
pdf for more details.
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Specifications
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Special Features
yAudio
Audio Boost
yNetwork
Intel Wi-Fi AC
yStorage
Twin Turbo M.2
yFan
GAMING Fan Control
yLED
Mystic Light Extension(RGB)
Mystic Light SYNC
EZ DEBUG LED
yProtection
PCI-E Steel Armor
yPerformance
DDR4 Boost
GAME Boost
INTEL Turbo USB 3.1 Gen 2
CORE Boost
yVR
VR Ready
yGamer Experience
GAMING HOTKEY
GAMING MOUSE Control
APP Player
yBIOS
Click BIOS 5

8Package contents
Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
Motherboard MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC
Cable SATA 6Gb/s Cables 2
RGB LED Extension 80cm 1
Accessories
Antenna Set 1
M.2 Screw 2
I/O Shield 1
Case Badge 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.

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Rear I/O Panel
Rear I/O Panel
LAN
DisplayPort
Audio Ports
WiFi Antenna
connectors
Optical S/PDIF-Out
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen2
USB 3.1 Gen1
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Status Description
Off 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
LAN Port LED Status Table
Audio Ports Configuration
Audio Ports Channel
2468
Center/ Subwoofer Out ӪӪ
Rear Speaker Out ӪӪӪ
Line-In/ Side Speaker Out Ӫ
Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out ӪӪӪӪ
Mic In
(Ӫ: connected, Blank: empty)

10 Rear I/O Panel
Realtek Audio Console
After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get
better sound experience.
yDevice Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related
options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
yApplication Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance
of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
yMain 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.
yAdvanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio
streams.
yJack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your
computer.
yConnector 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.
Jack Status
Connector Settings
Device
Selection
Main Volume
Application Enhancement Advanced Settings