Table Of Contents - MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
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 ...................................................................................... 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 10
Power On .............................................................................................................. 11
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification .................................................................... 20
Package contents ................................................................................................ 20
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 21
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 22
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 22
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 22
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 23
Installing Antennas ............................................................................................... 25
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 26
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 28
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 29
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 30
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 32
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 34
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 35
CPU_PWR1~3, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 36
JBLK_U1: Base clock Plus connector .................................................................. 37
V-Check Points Lite .............................................................................................. 37
JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper .................................................................. 38
JLN1: Low Temperature Booting Jumper ........................................................... 38
JOC_RT1: OC Retry Button ................................................................................... 39
JOC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Button ............................................................... 39
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 40
JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector ............................................................ 40
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