MSI MPG Z590M User manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z590M GAMING EDGE
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.
Kurzanleitung
Danke, dass Sie das MSI® MPG Z590M GAMING EDGE WIFI
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 Z590M GAMING
EDGE WIFI. 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® MPG Z590M
GAMING EDGE WIFI. В этом 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.

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https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc
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Installing a Processor/ Installation des Prozessors/ Installer un
processeur/ Установка процессора

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Quick Start
DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
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Installing DDR4 memory/ Installation des DDR4-Speichers/
Installer une mémoire DDR4/ Установка памяти DDR4

IV Quick Start
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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+- -- -
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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
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
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Connecting the Front Panel Header/ Anschließen der
Frontpanel-Stiftleiste/ Connecter un connecteur du panneau
avant/ Подключение разъемов передней панели

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Quick Start
https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc
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Installing the Motherboard/ Installation des Motherboards/
Installer la carte mère/ Установка материнской платы
Youtube
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Torque:
3 kgf·cm*
*3 kgf·cm
= 0.3 N·m
= 2.6 lbf·in
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http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
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CPU_PWR1
ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR2
Connecting the Power Connectors/ Stromanschlüsse
anschliessen/ Connecter les câbles du module d’alimentation/
Подключение разъемов питания

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Quick Start
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
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Installing SATA Drives/ Installation der SATA-Laufwerke/
Installer le disque dur SATA/ Установка дисков SATA

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http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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Installing a Graphics Card/ Einbau der Grafikkarte/ Installer
une carte graphique/ Установка дискретной видеокарты

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

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

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Contents
Contents
Safety Information................................................................................................. 2
Case stand-off notification ..................................................................................... 3
Specifications......................................................................................................... 4
Package contents ................................................................................................ 11
Rear I/O Panel ...................................................................................................... 12
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 12
Audio Ports Configuration.................................................................................... 12
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 13
Installing Antennas .............................................................................................. 15
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 16
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 17
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 18
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 19
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... 19
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 20
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors....................................................................... 22
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 22
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................... 23
JDASH1 : Tuning Controller connector................................................................ 23
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors................................................... 24
JUSB4: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector............................................................ 25
JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector ........................................................................ 25
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 26
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 26
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors.................................. 27
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 28
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 29
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 29
JPWRLED1: LED power input............................................................................... 29
JRGB1: RGB LED connector................................................................................. 30
JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors ............................................ 31
Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center.................................................................... 32
UEFI BIOS............................................................................................................. 33
BIOS Setup............................................................................................................ 34
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 34
BIOS User Guide ................................................................................................... 34
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 35
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 35

2Safety Information
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.

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Safety Information
Case stand-off notification
Before installing the motherboard into the case, install first the necessary mounting
stand-off required for a motherboard on the mounting plate in the case.
To prevent damage to the motherboard, any unnecessary mounting stand-off between
the motherboard circuits and the computer case is prohibited. The Case standoff keep
out zone signs will be marked on the backside of motherboard (as shown below) to
serve as a warning to user.

4Specifications
Specifications
CPU
∙Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, 11th Gen
Intel® Core™ Processors, Pentium® Gold and Celeron®
Processors*
∙Processor socket LGA1200
* Please go to intel.com for compatibility information
Chipset Intel® Z590 Chipset
Memory
∙4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
∙Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933 MHz for 10th Gen Intel®
CPU (by JEDEC & POR)*
∙Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933/ 3200 MHz for 11th Gen
Intel® CPU (by JEDEC & POR)*
∙Max overclocking frequency:
▪1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5333 MHz
▪1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4700+ MHz
▪2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz
▪2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
∙Supports Dual-Channel mode
∙Supports non-ECC mode, un-buffered memory
∙Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slot
∙2x PCIe x16 slots
▪Support x16/ x4
▪PCI_E1 (From CPU)
▫Supports up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel® CPU
▫Supports up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel® CPU
▪PCI_E3 (From Z590 chipset)
▫Supports up to PCIe 3.0
∙1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (From Z590 chipset)
Multi-GPU ∙Supports 2-Way AMD® CrossFire™ Technology
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Onboard Graphics
∙1x DisplayPort 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of
4K 60Hz*/**
∙1x HDMI 2.0b with HDR port, supports a maximum
resolution of 4K 60Hz*/**
* Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics.
** Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Storage
∙6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (from Z590 chipset)
∙2x M.2 slots (Key M)
▪M2_1 slot (from CPU)
▫Available only on 11th Gen Intel® CPU
▫Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
▫Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
▪M2_2 slot (from Z590 chipset)
▫Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4
▫Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s*
▫Supports 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_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.
RAID
∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 , RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
∙Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
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USB
∙Intel® Z590 Chipset
▪1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port on the back
panel
▪2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal
connector and 1 Type-A port on the back panel)
▪6x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (4 Type-A ports on the
back panel and 2 ports are available through the internal
connector)
▪2x USB 2.0 ports on the back panel
∙Hub-GL850G
▪4x USB 2.0 ports are available through the internal
connectors
Audio
∙Realtek® ALC4080
▪7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
▪Supports S/PDIF output
LAN ∙1x Intel® I225-V 2.5G LAN controller
Wireless LAN &
Bluetooth®
Intel® WiFi 6E AX210
∙The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E)
slot
∙Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz*
(160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
∙Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
∙Supports Bluetooth® 5.2**, FIPS, FISMA
* Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in
WIN10 21H1.
** Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in WIN10 21H1
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Internal Connectors
∙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
∙2x 4-pin system fan connectors
∙1x Front panel audio connector
∙2x System panel connectors
∙1x Chassis Intrusion connector
∙1xTPM module connector
∙1x Clear CMOS jumper
∙1x Tuning Controller connector
∙1x TBT connector (Supports RTD3)
LED Features
∙1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
∙2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
∙4x EZ Debug LED
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Back Panel
Connectors
∙1x Flash BIOS button
∙2x USB 2.0 ports
∙1x DisplayPort
∙1x HDMI port
∙4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports
∙1x LAN (RJ45) port
∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports
∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port
∙2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
∙5x audio jacks
∙1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6687-R Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
∙CPU/ System/ Chipset temperature detection
∙CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed detection
∙CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed control
Form Factor ∙Micro-ATX Form Factor
∙9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
BIOS Features
∙1x 256 Mb flash
∙UEFI AMI BIOS
∙ACPI 6.2, SMBIOS 3.0
∙Multi-language
Software
∙Drivers
∙MSI Center
∙Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility
∙MSI APP Player (BlueStacks)
∙Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
∙CPU-Z MSI GAMING
∙Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
∙Norton™ Internet Security Solution
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MSI Center
Features
∙MSI Sound Tune
∙Gaming Mode
∙Creater Mode
∙Game Highlights
∙LAN Manager
∙Mystic Light
∙Ambient Link
∙Frozr AI Cooling
∙User Scenario
∙True Color
∙Live Update
∙Monitor
∙Super Charger
∙Speed Up
Special Features
∙Audio
▪Audio Boost 5
▪Sound Tune
∙Network
▪2.5G LAN
▪LAN Manager
▪Intel® WiFi
∙Cooling
▪M.2 Shield Frozr
▪K7 thermal pad
▪Choke pad
▪Pump Fan
▪Smart Fan Control
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Special Features
∙LED
▪Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW/RGB)
▪Mystic Light SYNC
▪Ambient Link
▪EZ LED Control
▪EZ DEBUG LED
∙Performance
▪Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E Slot
▪Lightning Gen 4 M.2
▪Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology
▪DDR4 Boost
▪Core Boost
▪GAME Boost
▪Lightning USB 20G
▪USB 3.2 Gen 2 10G
▪USB with Type A+C
▪Front USB Type-C
▪Dual CPU Power
▪Server PCB
▪2oz Copper thickened PCB
∙Protection
▪PCI-E Steel Armor
▪Pre-installed I/O Shielding
∙Experience
▪MSI Center
▪Frozr AI Cooling
▪Click BIOS 5
▪Flash BIOS Button