MSI X570 GAMING PRO CARBON WIFI User manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®MPG X570 GAMING PRO 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
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
CPU Fan
AMD®AM4 CPU

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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.

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Quick Start
Installing a Processor
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2
3
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4
5
7
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https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc

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Important
If you are installing the screw-type CPU heatsink, please follow the figure below to
remove the retention module first and then install the heatsink.

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Quick Start
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2

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HDD LED
RESET SW
Connecting the Front Panel Header
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED
1
2 10
9
+
+
+- -- -
+
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

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Quick Start
BAT1
Installing the MotherboardInstalling the Motherboard
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Connecting the Power Connectors
ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR1
CPU_PWR2
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

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Quick Start
Installing SATA Drives
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http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

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Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Integrated Graphics Processing
Unit (iGPU)

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Power On
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Contents
Contents
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 1
Safety Information .................................................................................................. 2
Installing a Processor............................................................................................. 3
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header....................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................... 7
Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Power Connectors......................................................................... 8
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 9
Installing a Graphics Card.................................................................................... 10
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 11
Power On............................................................................................................... 12
Safety Information............................................................................................... 15
Specifications....................................................................................................... 16
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification.................................................................... 21
Package contents................................................................................................. 22
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 23
Rear I/O Panel...................................................................................................... 24
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 24
Audio Ports Configuration.................................................................................... 24
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 25
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 28
Processor Socket.................................................................................................. 30
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 31
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 32
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 33
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 34
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................... 34
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 35
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 36
JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector ..................................................................... 36
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors................................... 37
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 38
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 38
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 39
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 39

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JRGB1: RGB LED connector................................................................................. 40
JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors............................................. 41
JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector ........................................................................ 42
Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 43
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 43
JPWRLED1: LED light demonstration power input connector ............................ 43
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 44
Installing Windows®10......................................................................................... 44
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 44
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 44
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 45
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 45
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 46
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 46
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 48
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 50
SETTINGS.............................................................................................................. 51
Advanced............................................................................................................... 51
Boot....................................................................................................................... 56
Security................................................................................................................. 57
Save & Exit............................................................................................................ 58
OC.......................................................................................................................... 59
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 62
OC PROFILE.......................................................................................................... 63
HARDWARE MONITOR.......................................................................................... 64
Nahimic 3 ............................................................................................................. 65
Installation and Update ........................................................................................ 65
Audio Tab .............................................................................................................. 65
Microphone Tab .................................................................................................... 66
Sound Tracker Tab................................................................................................ 67
Settings Tab .......................................................................................................... 67
AMD RAID Configuration ..................................................................................... 68
Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility .......................................................... 68
Initializing Disks ................................................................................................... 69
Creating Arrays..................................................................................................... 70
Deleting Arrays..................................................................................................... 71
Installing RAID Driver........................................................................................... 72
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 73

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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.

16 Specifications
Specifications
CPU
Supports 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / Ryzen™ with
Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with
Radeon™ Graphics Desktop Processors for Socket AM4
Chipset AMD® X570 Chipset
Memory
y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB (depending
on the processor)
Supports 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2666Mhz by JEDEC, 2666/
2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3600/ 3733/ 3866/
4000/ 4133/ 4266/ 4400 by A-XMP OC mode
yDual channel memory architecture
ySupports non-ECC UDIMM memory
ySupports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)
ySupports un-buffered memory
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slots
y1x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1)
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ support PCIe 3.0x16 mode
Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen
AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics support PCIe 3.0
x8 mode
y1x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E3, supports x4 mode)
y2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
*The speeds may vary for different devices
Onboard Graphics y1x HDMI 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160 @24Hz
Multi-GPU ySupports 2-Way AMD®CrossFire™ Technology
Storage
y6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (from AMD®X570 Chipset)
y2x M.2 slots (Key M)*
M2_1 slot (from AMD®Processor) supports PCIe 4.0
x4 (3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Desktop Processors) or PCIe
3.0 x4 (2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™
Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™
Graphics) 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
M2_2 slot (from AMD®X570 Chipset) supports PCIe
4.0 x4 (3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™) or 3.0 x4 (2nd Gen AMD
Ryzen™/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd
Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics) and SATA
6Gb/s 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
*The speeds may vary for different devices
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RAID AMD®X570 Chipset
ySupports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10
LAN 1x Intel®I211AT Gigabit LAN controller
WiFi & Bluetooth
Intel®Wi-Fi 6 AX200
yThe Wireless module is pre-install in the M2_WIFI1 (Key-E)
slot
ySupports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MINO Rx, 2.4GHz-
5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
ySupports Bluetooth®5
Audio
Realtek®ALC1220 Codec
y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
ySupports Optical S/PDIF output
USB
AMD®X570 Chipset
2x USB 3.2 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A
ports on the back panel
4x USB 3.2 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available
through the internal USB 3.2 Gen1 connector
6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on
the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal
USB 2.0 connectors)
AMD®Processor
2x USB 3.2 Gen2 (3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™) or USB 3.2
Gen1 (2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™
Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™
Graphics) Type-A and Type-C port on the back panel
2x USB 3.2 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-A ports on the
back panel
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
yCPU/System/Chipset temperature detection
yCPU/System/Chipset fan speed detection
yCPU/System/Chipset fan speed control
Form Factor yATX Form Factor
y12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.4 cm x 24.3 cm)
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Internal Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
y6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
y2x USB 3.2 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.2
Gen1 ports)
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y1x 4-pin water-pump connector
y4x 4-pin system fan connectors
y1x Front panel audio connector
y2x System panel connectors
y1x TPM module connector
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
y2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
y1x 3-pin CORSAIR connector
y1x 2-pin LED Demo Connect
y4x EZ Debug LEDs
Back Panel
Connectors
y1x Flash BIOS Button
y1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y2x USB 2.0 ports
y2x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
y1x HDMI port
y2x WiFi/ Bluetooth antenna jacks
y1x LAN(RJ45) port
y3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A ports
y1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C port
y5x OFC audio jacks
y1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
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BIOS Features
y1x 256 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 6.1, SM BIOS 2.8
yMulti-language
Software
yDrivers
yDRAGON CENTER
yNahimic Audio
yCPU-Z MSI GAMING
yMSI App Player (BlueStacks)
yGoogle Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
yNorton™ Internet Security Solution
Dragon Center
Features
y DRAGON OPTIMIZATION
y OC Performance
y Hardware Monitor
y LAN Manager
y True Color
y Mystic Light
y Live update
Please refer to http://download.msi.
com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2.
pdf for more details.
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Special Features
yAudio
Audio Boost 4
Nahimic3
Voice Boost
yNetwork
GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager
Intel WiFi
yStorage
Twin Lightning Gen 4 M.2
Twin Turbo M.2
yCooling
Frozr Heatsink Design
Propeller Blade Technology
M.2 Shield Frozr
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
PCI-E Steel Armor
Pre-installed IO shielding
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