MSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK Owner's manual

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Motherboards
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Quick Start
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
®
MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK 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
®
LGA 1151 CPU
CPU Fan
2
Quick Start
https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww
Installing a Processor
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2
3
6
4
5
7
8
9
3
Quick Start
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMA1
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1
2
2
3
3
4
Quick Start
Connecting the Front Panel Header
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
HDD LED
RESET SW
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
5
Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard
1
2
6
Quick Start
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
1
2
3
4
5
7
Quick Start
1
Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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3
4
5
6
8
Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices
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Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR1
CPU_PWR2
10
Quick Start
Power On
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4
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3
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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 .............................................................................. 8
Connecting the Power Connectors ......................................................................... 9
Power On............................................................................................................... 10
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 13
Package contents ................................................................................................ 18
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 19
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 20
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 20
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 20
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 21
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 23
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 25
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 26
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 27
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 28
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 29
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 31
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 32
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 32
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 33
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 33
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors ................................... 34
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 35
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 35
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 36
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 36
JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors ..................................................... 37
Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 38
EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 38
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Contents
DIMM LEDs ........................................................................................................... 38
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 39
Installing Windows
®
10 ......................................................................................... 39
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 39
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 39
MYSTIC LIGHT ...................................................................................................... 40
Device LED effect control screen ......................................................................... 40
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 43
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 43
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 44
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 44
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 45
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 47
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 48
Advanced ............................................................................................................... 48
Boot ....................................................................................................................... 55
Security ................................................................................................................. 56
Save & Exit ............................................................................................................ 57
OC .......................................................................................................................... 58
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 64
OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 65
HARDWARE MONITOR .......................................................................................... 66
RAID Configuration .............................................................................................. 67
Enabling Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology .......................................................... 67
Creating RAID Volume ......................................................................................... 68
Removing a RAID Volume .................................................................................... 69
Resetting Disks to Non-RAID ............................................................................... 70
Rebuilding RAID Array .......................................................................................... 71
Installing RAID Driver ........................................................................................... 72
Installing Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology Software .......................................... 72
Intel
®
Optane™ Memory Configuration .............................................................. 73
System Requirements ......................................................................................... 73
Installing the Intel
®
Optane™ memory ................................................................ 73
Removing the Intel
®
Optane™ memory ............................................................... 75
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 76
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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
Supports Intel
®
Core™ 9000 Series family/ 8th Gen Intel
®
Core™ / Pentium
®
Gold / Celeron
®
processors for LGA 1151
socket
* Please go to www.intel.com for more compatibility information.
Chipset Intel
®
Z390 Chipset
Memory
y 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB*
y Supports DDR4 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/
4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/
3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)
/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*
y Supports Dual-Channel mode
y Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
y Supports Intel
®
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slot
y 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x4/x1 modes)
y 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
y 1x M.2 slot (Key E) for an Intel
®
CNVi wireless module only
Onboard Graphics
y 1x HDMI™ port 1.4, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@24Hz
y 1x DisplayPort port 1.2, supports a maximum resolution of
4096X2304@60Hz
Multi-GPU
y Supports 2-Way AMD
®
CrossFire
Technology
Storage
Intel
®
Z390 Chipset
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y 2x M.2 slots (Key M)*
M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/
2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_2 Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/
2260/ 2280 storage devices
Intel
®
Optane™ Memory Ready
* M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth. Please refer to page 29 for
details.
** Before using Intel
®
Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
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Specifications
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RAID
Intel
®
Z390 Chipset
y Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
y Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices
LAN
1x Intel
®
I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
1x Intel
®
I211-AT Gigabit LAN controller
USB
y Intel
®
Z390 Chipset
4x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports (1
Type-C and 3 Type-A ports on the back panel)
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available
through the internal USB connectors
6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on
the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal
USB connectors)
Audio
y Realtek
®
ALC892 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Back Panel
Connectors
y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y 1x DisplayPort port
y 1x HDMI™ port
y 2x LAN (RJ45) ports
y 3x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A ports
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y 5x OFC audio jacks
y 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
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Specifications
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Internal Connectors
y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y 1x 4-pin Water Pump connector
y 5x 4-pin system fan connectors
y 1x Serial port connector
y 1x Front panel audio connector
y 2x System panel connectors
y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y 1x TPM module connector
y 2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors
y 1x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connector
Debug LED y 4x EZ Debug LED
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
y CPU/System temperature detection
y CPU/System fan speed detection
y CPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor
y ATX Form Factor
y 9.6 in. x 12 in. (24.3 cm x 30.4 cm)
BIOS Features
y 1x 128 Mb flash
y UEFI AMI BIOS
y ACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 2.8
y Multi-language
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Specifications
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Software
y Drivers
y DRAGON CENTER
y MYSTIC LIGHT
y Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
y CPU-Z MSI GAMING
y MSI App Player (BlueStacks)
y Intel
®
Extreme Tuning Utility
y Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
y Norton™ Internet Security Solution
Dragon Center
Features
y GAME OPTIMIZATION
y OC Performance
y Hardware Monitor
y Eyerest
y LAN Manager
y Live Update
Please refer to http://download.
msi.com/manual/mb/
DRAGONCENTER2.pdf for more
details.
Special Features
y Audio
Audio Boost
y Network
GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager
Intel CNVi Ready
y Storage
Twin Turbo M.2
y Cooling
Extended Heatsink Design
Pump Fan
GAMING Fan Control
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Specifications
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Special Features
y LED
Mystic Light
Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW)
Mystic light SYNC
EZ DEBUG LED
y Protection
PCI-E Steel Armor
M.2 Shield Frozr
Pre-installed IO shielding
y Performance
Multi GPU – CrossFire Technology
DDR4 Boost
Core Boost
USB with type A+C
INTEL Turbo USB 3.1 Gen 2
8-pin CPU Power
y VR
VR Ready
y Gamer Experience
GAMING HOTKEY
GAMING MOUSE Control
APP Player
y BIOS
Click BIOS 5
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Package contents
Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
Motherboard MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK
Cable
SATA 6Gb/s Cables 2
RGB LED Extension 80cm 1
Accessories
M.2 Screw 1
Case Badge 1
VIP Card 1
Application DVD Driver DVD 1
Documentation
User Manual 1
Quick Installation Guide 1
Important
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
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Block Diagram
Block Diagram
(Rear + Front)
4x USB 3.1 Gen2
2 Channel DDR4 Memory
PCIE Bus
PCIE Bus
PCIE Bus
DMI 3.0
PCI Express Bus
PCH
Processor
NV6797
Super I/O
Realtek
ALC892
4x USB 3.1 Gen1
6x USB 2.0
PCIe x1 slot
PCIE Bus
Audio Jacks
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard
2x M.2
Switch
INTEL I219+211 AT
6x SATA 6Gb/s
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Rear I/O Panel
Rear I/O Panel
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Status Description
Off 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
LAN Port LED Status Table
Audio Ports Configuration
Audio Ports
Channel
2 4 6 8
Center/ Subwoofer Out
Rear Speaker Out
Line-In/ Side Speaker Out
Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out
Mic In
(: connected, Blank: empty)
Audio Ports
Optical S/PDIF-Out
LAN
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen2
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C
DisplayPort
PS/2
USB 2.0
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MSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK Owner's manual

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