Table Of Contents - MSI MEG Z390 ACE Quick Start Manual

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Contents

Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1

Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 1

Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 2

Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 3

Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 4

Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 5

Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 6

Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 7

Connecting Peripheral Devices .............................................................................. 8

Connecting the Power Connectors ......................................................................... 9

Power On............................................................................................................... 10

Specifications ....................................................................................................... 14

JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification .................................................................... 19

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_E1~6: 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

OC1: GAME BOOST Knob ..................................................................................... 35

OC_RT1: OC Retry Jumper ................................................................................... 37

OC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper ............................................................... 37

JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper .................................................................. 37

JLN1: Low Temperature Booting Jumper ............................................................ 37

CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 38

V-Check Points ..................................................................................................... 38

JUSB1, JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors........................................................... 39

JUSB2, JUSB6: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connectors .............................................. 40

JUSB4~5: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 40

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