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Preparing Tools and Components
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CPU Fan
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DDR4 Memory
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Thermal Paste
SATA DVD Drive
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Page 1: Quick Start
Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI ® MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC 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. -
Page 2: Installing A Processor
Installing a Processor https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww Quick Start... -
Page 3: Installing Ddr4 Memory
Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs Quick Start... -
Page 4: 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 Reset Switch Power Switch JFP1 Reserved No Pin HDD LED - HDD LED HDD LED +... -
Page 5: Installing The Motherboard
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Page 6: Installing Sata Drives
Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc Quick Start... -
Page 7: Installing A Graphics Card
Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A Quick Start... -
Page 8: Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting Peripheral Devices Quick Start... -
Page 9: Connecting The Power Connectors
Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 Quick Start... -
Page 10: Power On
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
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 ................ - Page 12 Installing Drivers ....................37 Installing Utilities ....................37 MYSTIC LIGHT ...................... 38 Device LED effect control screen ................. 38 BIOS Setup ......................41 Entering BIOS Setup ..................... 41 Resetting BIOS ...................... 42 Updating BIOS ....................... 42 EZ Mode ........................ 43 Advanced Mode ....................
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Page 13: Specifications
* The SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into M2_1 slot. ® ** Before using Intel Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website. Intel ® Z390 Chipset... - Page 14 Continued from previous page Intel ® Wireless-AC 9462 card y Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MU-MIMO Rx, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz Wireless LAN & Bluetooth ® up to 344 Mbps y Supports Bluetooth ® 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, 5 y Intel ® Z390 Chipset ƒ...
- Page 15 Continued from previous page y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector y 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors y 2x M.2 slots y 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) y 1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports) y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector Internal Connectors...
- Page 16 Drivers y DRAGON CENTER y MYSTIC LIGHT y Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) y CPU-Z MSI GAMING Software y MSI App Player (BlueStacks) y Intel ® Extreme Tuning Utility y Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive y Norton™ Internet Security Solution...
- Page 17 Continued from previous page y Audio ƒ Audio Boost y Network ƒ Intel Wi-Fi AC y Storage ƒ Twin Turbo M.2 y Fan ƒ GAMING Fan Control y LED ƒ Mystic Light Extension(RGB) ƒ Mystic Light SYNC ƒ EZ DEBUG LED y Protection ƒ...
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Page 18: Package Contents
Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC SATA 6Gb/s Cables Cable RGB LED Extension 80cm Antenna Set M.2 Screw Accessories I/O Shield Case Badge VIP Card Application DVD Driver DVD User Manual Documentation... -
Page 19: Block Diagram
Block Diagram HDMI DisplayPort 2 Channel DDR4 Memory PCIe Bus Processor DMI 3.0 2x M.2 1x M.2 4x SATA 6Gb/s (E Key for Intel CNVi module only) 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Realtek 8111H 4x USB 2.0 NV6797 Realtek Super I/O... -
Page 20: Rear I/O Panel
Rear I/O Panel WiFi Antenna connectors Audio Ports DisplayPort USB 2.0 USB 3.1 Gen1 Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 3.1 Gen2 LAN Port LED Status Table Link/ Activity LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection Yellow Linked Green 100 Mbps connection Blinking... -
Page 21: 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 Advanced Settings Device Selection Main Volume Connector Settings Jack Status y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options. - Page 22 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 23 Installing antennas 1. Screw the antennas tight to the antenna connectors as shown below. 2. Orient the antennas. Rear I/O Panel...
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Page 24: Overview Of Components
Overview of Components Front View DIMMA1 CPU Socket PUMP_FAN1 DIMMB1 CPU_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 JCI1 ATX_PWR1 JFP2 JFP1 JRGB1 JBAT1 SATA1 JUSB1 SATA2 SYS_FAN1 SATA3 JUSB2 JAUD1 SATA4 M2_1 PCI_E1 JTPM1 Rear View M2_2 Overview of Components... - Page 25 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1 Fan Connectors CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket DIMMA1/B1 DIMM Slots JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors JRGB1 RGB LED connector JTPM1...
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Page 26: Cpu Socket
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing 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. -
Page 27: Dimm Slots
DIMM Slots DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Channel A Channel B Important Always insert memory modules in the DIMMB1 slot first. Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less than the amount of installed. Based on CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is suggested to protect the CPU. -
Page 28: Pci_E1: Pcie Expansion Slot
PCI_E1: PCIe Expansion Slot Important If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight and to prevent deformation of the slot. When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. -
Page 29: M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) Important ® Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ® Intel Optane™ Memory Ready. M2_1 Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA M2_2 Installing M.2 device 1. -
Page 30: Jfp1, Jfp2: Front Panel Connectors
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. 10 9 Reserved Power Switch Reset Switch Power LED HDD LED JFP1 HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch Reset Switch... -
Page 31: Cpu_Pwr1, Atx_Pwr1: Power Connectors
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. CPU_PWR1 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 Ground... -
Page 32: Jusb1: Usb 2.0 Connector
Important Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI Dragon Center utility. JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel. -
Page 33: Cpu_Fan1, Pump_Fan1, Sys_Fan1: Fan Connectors
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: 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. You can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode. -
Page 34: 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 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal Trigger the chassis (default) -
Page 35: 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 36: Jrgb1: Rgb Led Connector
Please keeping the LED strip shorter than 2 meters to prevent dimming. Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the LED strip. Please use MSI s software to control the extended LED strip. Overview of Components... -
Page 37: Installing Os, Drivers & Utilities
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com ® Installing Windows 1. Power on the computer. ® 2. Insert the Windows 10 installation disc/USB into your computer. 3. Press the Restart button on the computer case. -
Page 38: Mystic Light
MYSTIC LIGHT MYSTIC LIGHT is an application that allows you to control LED light effects of MSI & partner products. For some earlier products, you can go to product download page to download the applicable LED control software. Device LED effect control screen When you start up MYSTIC LIGHT, there will be a list of auto-detected devices on the top of the screen. - Page 39 y LED area selector - allows you to select the LED area on the device. The LED effects vary depending on your LED area selection. y Effect speed level - allows you to adjust the LED light effect switching speed. Please note that this function will only be available if your device supports it.
- Page 40 ƒ Synchronize all - There is a quick button on the upper right that allows you to synchronize all your devices with one click. Click the All Sync button, then the chain icons under all sync devices will be changed in red-chain icons and the Profile control panel will appear on the left.
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Page 41: Bios Setup
Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process. y In MSI Dragon Center application, click on GO2BIOS button and choose OK. The system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly. -
Page 42: 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. Updating BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the USB port. -
Page 43: Ez Mode
EZ Mode At EZ mode, it provides the basic system information and allows you to configure the basic setting. To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the Advanced Mode by pressing the Setup Mode switch or F7 function key. XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot... - Page 44 y Information display - click on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help buttons on left side to display related information. y Function buttons - enable or disable the LAN Option ROM, M.2/ Optane Genie, HD audio controller, AHCI/ RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS Log Review by clicking on their respective button.
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Page 45: Advanced Mode
Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot Search Language System information GAME BOOST switch Boot device priority bar BIOS menu BIOS menu selection selection... -
Page 46: Settings
SETTINGS System Status f System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>. <day> Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. <month> The month from Jan. through Dec. <date>... - Page 47 fPEG X - Max Link Speed [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol of PCIe x16 slots for matching different installed devices. [Auto] This item will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only.
- Page 48 fIpv4 PXE Support [Enabled] When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv4 protocol. This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv4 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv4 PXE boot support. fIpv6 PXE Support [Enabled] When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol.
- Page 49 fIGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enables or disables the multi-screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card. This item appears when Initiate Graphic Adapter set to PEG. [Enabled] Enables multi-screen function for both integrated and external graphics cards. [Disabled] Disables this function. f USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function.
- Page 50 Disables this function. fMSI Fast Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of Fast Boot. [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time.
- Page 51 fSecure Boot Mode [Standard] Selects the secure boot mode. This item is to select how the secure boot keys be loaded. This item appears when Secure Boot Support is enabled. [Standard] The system will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys.
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Page 52: Boot
f Secure Erase+ Enables or disables Secure Erase+ function. Secure Erase+ is the best way to effectively wipe all data from a SSD. Please note that data of SSD will be erased after enabling Secure Erase+. f Realtek ( R ) Ethernet Connection Shows driver information and configuration of the ethernet controller parameter. -
Page 53: Security
Security f Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security. User has full rights to change the BIOS items with administrator password. After setting the administrator password, the state of this item will show Installed . f User Password Sets User Password for system security. User has limited rights to change the BIOS items with user password. -
Page 54: Save & Exit
Save & Exit f Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. f Save Changes and Reboot Save all changes and reboot the system. f Save Changes Save current changes. f Discard Changes Discard all changes and restore to the previous values. f Restore Defaults Restore or load all default values. - Page 55 Important Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use GAME BOOST function for easy overclocking.
- Page 56 f GT Ratio [Auto] Sets the integrated graphics ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. f Adjusted GT Frequency Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only. f Misc Setting* Press Enter, + or - key to open or close the following 3 items related to CPU features. fEIST [Enabled]* ®...
- Page 57 f Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only. f Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset. f Advanced DRAM Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. User can set the memory timing for each/ all memory channel.
- Page 58 fCPU Technology Support Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the key features of installed CPU. Read only. f MEMORY-Z Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and timings of installed memory. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F5].
- Page 59 fHardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher (MLC Streamer prefetcher). [Enabled] Allows the hardware prefetcher to automatically pre-fetch data and instructions into L2 cache from memory for tuning the CPU performance. [Disabled] Disables the hardware prefetcher. fAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU hardware prefetcher (MLC Spatial prefetcher).
- Page 60 fCFG Lock [Enabled] Lock or un-lock the MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit. [Enabled] Locks the CFG lock bit. [Disabled] Un-locks the CFG lock bit. fEIST [Enabled] ® SpeedStep Technology. This item will Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel appear when OC Explore Mode is set to Normal. [Enabled] Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically.
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Page 61: M-Flash
M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please down-load the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into your USB flash drive. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS. -
Page 62: Oc Profile
OC PROFILE f Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press <Enter> to enter the sub- menu. fSet Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Name the current overclocking profile. fSave Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Save the current overclocking profile. -
Page 63: Hardware Monitor
HARDWARE MONITOR Temperature & Speed Fan Control Setting Buttons Temperature/ Voltage display f Temperature & Speed Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds. f Fan Control ƒ PWM - allows you to select the PWM mode for fan operation. ƒ... -
Page 64: Raid Configuration
RAID Configuration Below are the different types of a RAID. RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance. RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance. -
Page 65: Creating Raid Volume
6. Press F10 to save configuration and exit, and then reboot and press Delete key to enter BIOS Setup menu. 7. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub- menu. Creating RAID Volume 1. As previously mentioned, enable Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. 2. -
Page 66: Removing A Raid Volume
Removing a RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. Important If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume, your system will become unbootable. -
Page 67: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid
Resetting Disks to Non-RAID 1. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. 2. Select the RAID volume from the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen to enter the RAID VOLUME INFO screen. 3. Select the disk and press Enter to enter PHYSICAL DISK INFO screen. 4. -
Page 68: Rebuilding Raid Array
Rebuilding RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as Degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To re-establish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current situation. -
Page 69: Installing Raid Driver
2. When prompted, insert the USB flash drive with Intel RAID Drivers and then click Browse. ƒ To make an Intel RAID Drivers USB flash drive. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Copy all the contents in \\Storage\Intel\16.x\f6flpy-x64 3. -
Page 70: Intel ® Optane™ Memory Configuration
Rapid Storage Technology ˜ Reboot to operating system. ˜ Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. ˜ Click the Select to choose what happens with this disc pop-up notification, then select Run DVDSetup.exe to open the installer. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature from the Windows Control Panel, you can still manually execute the DVDSetup.exe from the root path of the MSI Driver Disc. - Page 71 ® 5. Enable Intel Optane™ Memory. ˜ Run the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology software. ˜ Click Intel ® Optane™ Memory tab and click Enable. ˜ Click Yes in the dialog. 6. Reboot System. WARNING Once you enable Intel ® Optane™...
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Page 72: Removing The Intel Optane™ Memory
® Removing the Intel Optane™ memory If you no longer want to use Intel ® Optane™ memory, you have to disable the Intel ® Optane™ memory before removing the Intel ® Optane™ memory module to avoid ® operating system damage. Please follow the steps below to remove the Intel Optane™... -
Page 73: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before sending the motherboard for RMA Lost BIOS password repair, try to go over troubleshooting y 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 74: Regulatory Notices
MSI-NL Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son. authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products. y Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor (B ) for further recycling information. y Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for information regarding proper Disposal, Take-back, Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products. - Page 75 Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio...
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