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MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI Quick Start Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the MSI®
GAMING FORCE
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

Intel® LGA1200 CPU
DDR4 Memory
Thermal Paste
Phillips Screwdriver
MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI/ MPG Z590
CPU Fan
Power Supply Unit
SATA Hard Disk Drive
Graphics Card
SATA DVD Drive
A Package of Screws
Chassis
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  • Page 1: Quick Start

    Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI/ MPG Z590 GAMING FORCE 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.

  • Page 2: Safety 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.

  • Page 3: Case Stand-Off Notification

    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.

  • Page 4: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor ⚽ https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Installing Ddr4 Memory

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

  • Page 6: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    Connecting the Front Panel Header ⚽ http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI Power LED Power Switch JFP1 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch JFP1 Reset Switch Power Switch Reserved No Pin HDD LED - HDD LED HDD LED +...

  • Page 7: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard ⚽ https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc Torque: 3 kgf·cm* BAT1 *3 kgf·cm = 0.3 N·m = 2.6 lbf·in Quick Start...

  • Page 8: Connecting The Power Connectors

    Connecting the Power Connectors ⚽ http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 PCIE_PWR1 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR2 CPU_PWR1 Quick Start...

  • Page 9: Installing Sata Drives

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

  • Page 10: Installing A Graphics Card

    Installing a Graphics Card ⚽ http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A Quick Start...

  • Page 11: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices (MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI) Quick Start...

  • Page 12: Power On

    Power On Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Start ......................1 Preparing Tools and Components................1 Safety Information ....................2 Case stand-off notification ..................3 Installing a Processor .................... 4 Installing DDR4 memory ..................5 Connecting the Front Panel Header ..............6 Installing the Motherboard ..................7 Connecting the Power Connectors ................
  • Page 14 Boot Phases ......................46 Debug Code LED Table ..................47 ACPI States Codes ....................51 CPU Temperature ....................51 Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center ..............52 Installing Windows® 10 ..................52 Installing Drivers ....................52 MSI Center ......................52 UEFI BIOS ......................

  • Page 15: Specifications

    ∙ Supports Dual-Channel mode ∙ Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory ∙ Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) *Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory ∙ 3x PCIe x16 slots ▪ Support x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4, x8/x4+x4/x4 ▪ PCI_E1 & PCI_E3 slots (From CPU) ▫...
  • Page 16 ** SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_3 slot. *** Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website. ∙ Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage...
  • Page 17 Continued from previous column ∙ Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 ∙ The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E slot Wireless LAN & Bluetooth® (For ∙ Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 6GHz (160MHz) up to MPG Z590 GAMING 2.4Gbps CARBON WIFI only) ∙...
  • Page 18 ∙ ACPI 6.2, SMBIOS 3.0 ∙ Multi-language ∙ MSI Center ∙ MSI Sound Tune ∙ Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ∙ MSI App Player (BlueStacks) Software ∙ Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) ∙ CPU-Z MSI GAMING ∙ Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive ∙...
  • Page 19 Continued from previous column ∙ Gaming Mode ∙ Creator Mode ∙ Mystic Light ∙ Ambient Link (For MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI only) ∙ LAN Manager ∙ User Scenario MSI Center Features ∙ Monitor ∙ Frozr AI Cooling ∙ True Color ∙...
  • Page 20 Continued from previous column ∙ LED ▪ Mystic Light ▪ Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW/RGB/CORSAIR) ▪ Mystic Light SYNC ▪ Ambient Link (For MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI only) ▪ EZ LED Control ▪ EZ DEBUG LED ∙ Performance ▪ Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E Slot ▪...

  • Page 21: Package Contents

    Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI/ MPG Z590 GAMING Motherboard FORCE User manual Documentation Quick installation guide Application USB drive with drivers & utilities SATA 6Gb/s cables LED JRGB Y cable...

  • Page 22: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram PCI_E1 PCIe x16 PCI_E3 DDR4 2Channel PCIe x8 DIMM A1/A2 DIMM B1/B2 M2_1 DMI x8 PCI_E2 USB3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps PCI_E4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps PCI_E5 PCIe x4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps M2_2 SATA2 M2_3 SATA5/6 Intel LAN I225 USB 2.0 Hub-GL850G WiFi AX210...

  • Page 23: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel (For MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI only) USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 Audio Ports (5Gbps) 2.5Gbps Type-A Type-A DisplayPort Optical USB 3.2 USB 3.2 Flash BIOS S/PDIF-Out Gen 2x2 Gen 2 Button (20Gbps) (10Gbps) Type-A Type-C Wi-Fi Antenna Flash BIOS connectors...

  • Page 24: Realtek Audio Console

    Realtek Audio Console After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience. Application Enhancement Device Selection Main Volume Connector Settings Jack Status ∙ Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options.
  • Page 25 Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center/ Subwoofer Rear I/O Panel...

  • Page 26: Installing Antennas

    Installing Antennas 1. Combine the antenna with the base. 2. Screw two antenna cables tight to the WiFi antenna connectors as shown. 3. Place the antenna as high as possible. Rear I/O Panel...

  • Page 27: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components CPU_FAN1 Processor Socket PUMP_FAN1 JRAINBOW2 CPU_PWR2 CPU_PWR1 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 SYS_FAN6 JCORSAIR1 ATX_PWR1 JUSB4 M2_1 SYS_FAN1 PCI_E1 SATA▼1▲2 SATA▼3▲4 BAT1 SATA▼5▲6 PCI_E2 M2_2 PCI_E3 M2_3 SYS_FAN5 PCI_E4 SYS_FAN4 JDASH1 JTPM1 PCI_E5 JFP2 JCI1 JAUD1 JRGB1 JFP1 JBAT1 LED_SW1 JRAINBOW1...
  • Page 28 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, Fan Connectors SYS_FAN1~6 CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, Power Connectors PCIE_PWR1 CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU Socket DIMM Slots Memory slots JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCORSAIR1 CORSAIR Connector JDASH1...

  • Page 29: Cpu Socket

    ∙ the CPU. ∙ Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket. When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink ∙...

  • Page 30: Dimm Slots

    It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs ∙ installation or overclocking. The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU ∙ and devices when overclocking. ∙ Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. Overview of Components...

  • Page 31: Pci_E1~5: Pcie Expansion Slots

    Important ∙ If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot. For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using ∙...

  • Page 32: M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M)

    M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ⚽ Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 SSD. https://youtu.be/2UeWMgjwogU M2_1 M2_2 M2_3 ⚠ Important Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ∙ ∙ Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for M2_2 and M2_3 slots. Installing M.2 module 1.
  • Page 33 3. Secure the supplied M.2 standoff according to your M.2 SSD length if need. 4. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle. 5. Secure the M.2 SSD in place with the supplied M.2 8.5H screw. ⚠...

  • Page 34: Sata1~6: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors

    SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA6 SATA5 ⚠ Important ∙ Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.

  • Page 35: Jaud1: Front Audio Connector

    JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel. MIC L Ground MIC R Head Phone R MIC Detection SENSE_SEND No Pin Head Phone L Head Phone Detection JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector This connector allows you to connect the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card.

  • Page 36: Cpu_Pwr1~2, Atx_Pwr1, Pcie_Pwr1: Power Connectors

    CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. CPU_PWR1~2 Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground ATX_PWR1 Ground Ground PWR OK 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V...

  • Page 37: Jdash1 : Tuning Controller Connector

    JDASH1 : Tuning Controller connector This connector is used to connect an optional Tuning Controller module. No Pin MCU_SMB_SCL_M MCU_SMB_SDA_M VCC5 Ground JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal Trigger the chassis (default) intrusion event Using chassis intrusion detector...

  • Page 38: Jusb4: Usb 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector

    JUSB4: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connector on the front panel. The connector possesses a foolproof design. When you connect the cable, be sure to connect it with the corresponding orientation. USB Type-C Cable JUSB1 USB Type-C port on...

  • Page 39: Jusb1~2: Usb 2.0 Connectors

    In order to recharge your iPad, iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install ∙ MSI® Center utility. JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

  • Page 40: Cpu_Fan1, Pump_Fan1, Sys_Fan1~6: Fan Connectors

    CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage. The auto mode fan connectors can automatically detect PWM and DC mode.

  • Page 41: Jbat1: Clear Cmos (Reset Bios) Jumper

    JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory. Keep Data Clear CMOS/ (default)

  • Page 42: Jrgb1: Rgb Led Connector

    (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ∙ before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. ∙ Overview of Components...

  • Page 43: Jrainbow1~2: Addressable Rgb Led Connectors

    (5V). In the case of 20% brightness, the connector supports up to 200 LEDs. ∙ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. ∙ Overview of Components...

  • Page 44: Jcorsair1: Corsair Connector

    The JCORSAIR1 connector allows you to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB fans with the CORSAIR fan hub. Once all items are connected properly, you can control the CORSAIR RGB LED strips and fans with MSI's software. Data Ground...

  • Page 45: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard. CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail. BOOT - indicates the booting device is not detected or fail.

  • Page 46: Led_Sw1: Ez Led Control

    LED_SW1: EZ LED Control This switch is used to switch on/ off all the LEDs of motherboard. LED_OFF LED_ON (Default) LED_SW1 Debug Code LED The Debug Code LED displays progress and error codes during and after POST. Refer to the Debug Code LED table for details. Debug Code LED Hexadecimal Character Table Hexadecimal...

  • Page 47: Debug Code Led Table

    Debug Code LED Table SEC Progress Codes Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard) AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP initialization after microcode loading System Agent initialization after microcode loading PCH initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization SEC Error Codes...
  • Page 48 3C - 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization (PCH module specific) DXE IPL is started PEI Error Codes Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or memory modules do not match Memory initialization error.
  • Page 49 PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable 9E -9F Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable...
  • Page 50 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available S3 Resume Progress Codes...

  • Page 51: Acpi States Codes

    ACPI States Codes The following codes appear after booting and the operating system into ACPI modes. System is entering S1 sleep state System is entering S2 sleep state System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S1 sleep state System is waking up from the S2 sleep state...

  • Page 52: Installing Os, Drivers & Msi Center

    MSI Center is an application that helps you easily optimize game settings and smoothly use content creation softwares. It also allows you to control and synchronize LED light effects on PCs and other MSI products. With MSI Center, you can customize ideal modes, monitor system performance, and adjust fan speed.

  • Page 53: Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS MSI UEFI BIOS is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. The UEFI BIOS firmware infrastructure has many new functions and advantages that traditional BIOS cannot achieve. It will fully support future PCs and devices that comply with UEFI firmware architecture.

  • Page 54: Bios Setup

    * When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice. BIOS User Guide If you’d like to know more instructions on setting up the BIOS, please refer to http://download.msi.com/manual/mb/Intel500BIOS.pdf or scan the QR code to access. UEFI BIOS...

  • Page 55: Resetting Bios

    Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive. To update BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the USB port.
  • Page 56 1. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from the MSI® website. 2. Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to the root of your USB flash drive. 3. Connect the power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (No need to install CPU and memory.)

  • Page 57: Raid Configuration

    All the information/ volumes/ pictures listed in your system might differ from the illustrations in this appendix. Intel RAID User Guide If you’d like to know more instructions on how to set up Intel RAID, please refer to http://download.msi.com/manual/mb/IntelRAID.pdf or scan the QR code to access. RAID Configuration...

  • Page 58: Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration

    Optane™ memory, please note that it requires Windows 10 64-bit operating system. Intel® Optane™ Memory User Guide If you’d like to know more instructions on how to enable or remove Intel® Optane™ Memory, please refer to http://download.msi.com/manual/mb/Optane.pdf or scan the QR code to access. ⚠ WARNING After you enable Intel®...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Lost BIOS password Before sending the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting ∙ Clear the CMOS, but that will cause guide first to see if your got similar you to lose all customized settings in the symptoms as mentioned below.
  • Page 60 제조년월: 2021년 R-R-MSI-10-7D06 제조자 및 제조국가: MSI/중국 y Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling information. y MPG Z590 GAMING FORCE y Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for 상호: (주)엠에스아이코리아...
  • Page 61 MSI will comply with the product take entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded estos residuos.
  • Page 62 Products can be operated without del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva maintaining a separation distance unless otherwise ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati indicated in instructions specific to the product.
  • Page 63 Copyright © 2020 All rights reserved. contact your place of purchase or local distributor. The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Alternatively, please try the following help resources Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names for further guidance.

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