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- MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 1
Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 2
Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service personnel: ▪▪Liquid has penetrated into the computer. you can not get it work according to user guide. ▪▪The motherboard has been dropped and damaged. - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 3
Installing a Processor https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww 2 1 3 7 4 5 9 6 8 Quick Start 3 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 4
Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs DIMMA2 4 Quick Start DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI POPWOEWRELREHLDD-EDDL+ED RESET SW POWER SW Power LED Power Switch - -+ -- ++ JFP1 2 1 + 10 9 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch 1 HDD LED + 2 3 HDD LED - 4 5 Reset Switch 6 7 Reset Switch 8 9 Reserved 10 Power LED + - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 6
Installing the Motherboard 1 Torque: 3 kgf·cm* 2 BAT1 *3 kgf·cm = 0.3 N·m = 2.6 lbf·in 6 Quick Start - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 7
Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2 Quick Start 7 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 8
Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc 2 1 3 5 4 8 Quick Start - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 9
Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A 1 3 2 5 4 6 Quick Start 9 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 10
Connecting Peripheral Devices 10 Quick Start - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 11
Power On 2 1 3 4 Quick Start 11 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 12
Contents 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 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 13
® Rapid Storage Technology Software 69 Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration 70 System Requirements 70 Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory 70 Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory 72 Troubleshooting 73 Contents 13 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 14
Intel® Z490 Chipset ∙∙4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB* ∙∙Supports 1R 2133 Supports Dual-Channel mode ∙∙Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory ∙∙Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. ∙∙3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots*, support - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 15
have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website. Intel® Z490 Chipset ∙∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices ∙∙Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices ∙∙Intel® Z490 Chipset ▪▪5x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (4 Type-A ports on the - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 16
TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps ∙∙Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax ∙∙WiFi 6 pre-certified ∙∙Supports Bluetooth® 5.1, FIPS, FISMA Internal Connectors ∙∙1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ∙∙1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ∙∙1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ∙∙6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ∙∙2x - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 17
/System temperature detection ∙∙CPU/System fan speed detection ∙∙CPU/System fan speed control ∙∙ATX Form Factor ∙∙12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm language ∙∙ Drivers ∙∙DRAGON CENTER ∙∙MSI APP Player (BlueStacks) ∙∙Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) ∙∙CPU-Z MSI GAMING ∙∙Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 18
∙∙Hardware Monitor ∙∙True Color ∙∙Live Update ∙∙DPC Latency Tuner ∙∙Speed Up ∙∙Smart Tool ∙∙Super Charger Please refer to http://download.msi. com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2. pdf for more details. ∙∙ Audio ▪▪Audio Boost 4 ∙∙ Network ▪▪2.5G LAN ▪▪LAN Manager with Realtek 8125B ▪▪Intel WiFi ∙∙ Cooling - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 19
▪▪Dual CPU Power (8+4 pin) ∙∙ Protection ▪▪PCI-E Steel Armor X2 ▪▪Pre-installed I/O Shielding ∙∙ Experience ▪▪Dragon Center ▪▪Click BIOS 5 JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification Supporting CORSAIR RGB Products Lighting Node PRO LED Strip HD120 RGB Fan SP120 RGB Fan LL120 RGB Fan Maximum connection 20 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 20
the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) 1 LED JRGB Y registration card 1 Application Driver DVD 1 User manual 1 Documentation Quick installation guide 1 ⚠⚠Important If any of the above items - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 21
Block Diagram Switch PCI Express Bus 1x SATA 6Gb/s 1x M.2 1x M.2 Switch 2x SATA 6Gb/s Switch 3x SATA 6Gb/s 5x USB 3.2 Gen2 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Processor 2 Channel DDR4 Memory DMI 3.0 2x PCIe x1 slot 1x Intel AX201 Wireless LAN 1x Realtek 2.5G LAN PCH JHL7540 ASMEDIA 3241 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 x 2 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 22
Rear I/O Panel PS/2 Combo port DisplayPort 2.5 Gbps LAN USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A Audio Ports USB 2.0 Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) Type-C LAN Port LED Status Table Link/ Activity LED Status Description Off Yellow (2.5Gb LAN) Blinking No link Linked Data activity Wi-Fi Antenna - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 23
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 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 24
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 24 Rear I/O Panel - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 25
Installing Antennas 1. Combine the antenna with the base. 2. Screw two antenna cables tight to the WiFi antenna connectors as shown. 2 1 3. Place the antenna as high as possible. Rear I/O Panel 25 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 26
Overview of Components SYS_FAN3 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 JBAT1 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 PCI_E5 JAUD1 CPU_PWR2 CPU_PWR1 CPU Socket DIMMA1 DIMMA2 CPU_FAN1 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 JCORSAIR1 JRAINBOW2 PUMP_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN6 ATX_PWR1 BAT1 JCI1 JTBT1 JRGB1 SYS_FAN4 SYS_FAN5 JCOM1 LED_SW1 JRAINBOW1 JTPM1 JUSB2 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 27
Component Contents Port Name Port Type CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6 Fan Connectors CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors CPU Socket LGA 1200 socket DIMM Slots DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMMB2 JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 28
CPU. ∙∙Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the more details about installation. ∙∙This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to overclock, please make sure that - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 29
for full DIMMs installation or overclocking. ∙∙The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. ∙∙Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. Overview of Components 29 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 30
x8 3.0 x1 @ 3.0 x4 ⚠⚠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 to prevent deformation of the slot. ∙∙For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 31
(Key M) M2_1 ⚽⚽Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA M2_2 ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ∙∙Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots. Installing M.2 module 1. Loosen the screws of M.2 SHIELD FROZR - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 32
3. Move and fasten the M.2 standoff to the appropriate position for your M.2 SSD, or remove the M.2 standoff if your M.2 SSD length is same as the length of M.2 heatsink to avoid damage to the M.2 SSD. 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 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 33
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA6 SATA5 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ∙∙SATA - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 34
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. Power LED Power Switch - -+ -- ++ JFP1 2 1 + 10 9 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch 1 HDD LED + 2 3 HDD LED - 4 5 Reset Switch 6 7 Reset Switch 8 9 Reserved 10 Power LED + - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 35
PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground Res +5V +5V +5V Ground ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. ∙ It is recommended to connect two CPU power connectors (CPU_PWR1 and CPU_PWR2) to optimize system - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 36
JUSBC1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps 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. JUSBC1 USB Type-C Cable - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 37
your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI® DRAGON 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. 2 12 1 11 1 SPI Power 2 SPI - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 38
voltage. CPU_FAN1 can automatically detect PWM and DC mode of CPU fan. However, you can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode manually. 1 CPU_FAN1 (Auto mode) 1 PUMP_FAN1 (PWM mode) 1 SYS_FAN1, 2, 3, 6 (DC mode) 1 SYS_FAN4, 5 (DC mode) Switching fan mode and - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 39
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal (default) Trigger the chassis intrusion event Using chassis intrusion detector 1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis. 2. Close the - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 40
-on Thunderbolt I/O card. JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connector This connector allows you to connect the RTD3 connector on the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports RTD3. 1 JTBT1 1 FORCE_PWR 2 3 SLP_S3# 4 5 Ground SCI_EVENT SLP_S5# 1 JRTD3 1 WAKE 2 PWR EN 3 GND 40 Overview of Components - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 41
LED strips 12V GR B 1 System Fan connector RGB LED Fan ⚠⚠Important ∙∙The JRGB connector supports up to 2 meters continuous 5050 RGB LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of the RGB LED strip. ∙∙Please use MSI's software to control the extended LED strip. Overview of Components 41 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 42
result in damage to the LED strip. ⚠⚠Important ∙∙The JRAINBOW connector supports up to 75 LEDs WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground rating of 3A (5V). In the case of 20% brightness, the connector supports up to 200 LEDs. ∙∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 43
connected properly, you can control the CORSAIR RGB LED strips and fans with MSI's software. JCORSAIR1 1 1 +5V 2 3 Ground Data CORSAIR RGB Fan ∙∙Quantity of RGB LED Fans or RGB LED Lighting PRO strips supported may differ between models. Please refer to the motherboard specification. ∙∙ - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 44
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. LED_SW1: EZ LED Control This - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 45
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows® 10. Installing Drivers 1. Start up your computer in Windows® 10. 2. Insert MSI® Drive Disc into the Windows Control Panel, you can still manually execute the DVDSetup.exe from the root path of the MSI Drive Disc. 4. The installer will find - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 46
, and it will completely replace BIOS in the future. The MSI UEFI BIOS uses UEFI as the default boot mode to take Supports for hard drive partitions larger than 2 TB. ∙∙Supports more than 4 primary partitions with a GUID Partition Table (GPT). ∙∙Supports unlimited number of partitions. ∙∙Supports - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 47
BIOS Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS. ⚠⚠Important ∙∙BIOS items are continuously update for better - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 48
might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS: ∙∙Go to 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 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 49
updating: Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set properly. Updating BIOS: 1. Install and launch MSI DRAGON CENTER and go to Support page. 2. Select Live Update and click on Advance button. 3. Click on Scan button to search the latest BIOS file. 4. Select the - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 50
XMP Profile - allows you to select the XMP profile for memory to overclock. This function is only available when the system, memory and CPU are supporting this function. ∙∙ Setup Mode switch - press this tab or the F7 key to switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode. ∙∙ Screenshot - click on this tab - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 51
the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ∙∙ Hardware Monitor - click on this button to enter the Hardware Monitor menu that allows you to manually control the fan speed by percentage. ∙∙ Favorites - click on this button or press the F3 key to show the Favorites window. It provides 5 menus for - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 52
▪▪To add a BIOS item to a favorite menu 1. Select a BIOS item not only on BIOS menu but also on search page. 2. Right-click or press F2 key. 3. Choose a favorite page and click on OK. ▪▪To delete a BIOS item from favorite menu 1. Select a BIOS item on favorite menu. 2. Right-click or press F2 key. - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 53
Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display ∙∙ BIOS menu selection - the following options are available: ▪▪SETTINGS - allows you to specify the parameters for chipset and - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 54
SETTINGS Menu This menu allows you to specify the parameters for system, chipset and boot devices. ▶▶System Status sub-menu The System Status sub-menu allows you to set the system clock and view system information. ▶▶System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 55
of ErP and AC Power Loss behaviors. You can optimize the system power consumption in this menu. ▶▶BIOS UEFI/CSM Mode [UEFI] Select CSM (Compatibility Support Module) or UEFI mode to meet the system requirement. [CSM] For the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or non-UEFI mode OS. [UEFI] For - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 56
but cause system un-stability. ⚠⚠Important ∙∙Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. ∙∙Overclocking is not Core]* Sets applied mode for CPU ratio. This item only appears when a CPU that supports Turbo Boost is installed. ▶▶CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio that is - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 57
Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU ratio manually. [Fixed Mode] [Dynamic Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. CPU ratio running AVX instructions. When set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 58
of memory module for overclocking the memory. This item will be available when the memory modules that support XMP is installed. ▶▶Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It can improve memory compatibility or performance by , BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. 58 UEFI BIOS - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 59
options allow you to set the voltages related to memory. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶▶PCH Voltages control [Auto] These options allow you to set the voltages related to PCH. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 60
M-FLASH Menu M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please download 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. 1. Insert the USB flash drive that - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 61
OC PROFILE Menu This menu allows you to set the BIOS profiles. ▶▶Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Name the current overclocking profile. ▶▶Save Overclocking - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 62
HARDWARE MONITOR Menu This menu allows you to adjust the fan speed manually and monitor CPU/ system voltage. Select a temperature curve line (white) to be showed in Fan operating window Select a fan mode for target fan Select a fan - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 63
Adjusting fans 1. Selects a fan that you want to adjust and to display the fan duty curve line (yellow) in fan operating windows. 2. Click and drag the duty points to adjust the fan speed. Select a fan to be adjusted Duty points ⚠⚠Important The pictures in this section are for reference only and may - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 64
Fast Boot then press Ctrl + I during the POST to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Legacy mode. However, most newer version of operating systems support UEFI and the Intel Rapid Storage Technology UEFI mode can still run when the Fast Boot is enabled. Therefore we recommend that you use the - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 65
5. Press F10 to save configuration and exit, and then reboot and press Delete key to enter BIOS Setup menu. 6. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology submenu. Creating RAID Volume 1. As previously mentioned, enable Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. 2. Enter Create RAID - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 66
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. 1. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 67
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. Select Reset - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 68
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 reestablish data mirroring and - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 69
.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 Drive Disk. 4. Under the Drivers/Software tab, check the Intel RAID Drivers check-box. 5. Click the Install button. 6. When - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 70
Optane™ memory ready MSI® motherboards ∙∙Supported 8th Gen, or later, Intel® Core™ - i Processor ∙∙System BIOS that supports the Intel® Rapid from the Windows Control Panel, you can still manually execute the DVDSetup.exe from the root path of the MSI Drive Disk. ▫▫Under the Drivers/Software tab, - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 71
NOT revert back to older version of the BIOS. ∙∙ DO NOT remove the Intel® Optane™ memory module. ∙∙ DO NOT replace the CPU that is not supported by Intel® Optane™ Memory. Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration 71 - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 72
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™ memory. 1. Disable Intel® - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 73
the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting guide first to see if your got similar symptoms as mentioned below. The power is not on. ∙∙Connect the AC power cord to an electrical outlet securely. ∙∙Check if all ATX power connectors like ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are connected from the - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 74
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at: https://storage-asset.msi.com/html/popup/csr/ evmtprtt_pcm - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 75
la communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de collecte. MSI WEEE 2002/96/EC 13 2005 MSI MSI EC ESPAÑOL MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda: Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Uni - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 76
2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági asset.msi.com/html/popup/csr/ cemm_jp.html India RoHS This product complies with the "India indicated in instructions specific to issues with existing radio services. Radio frequency bands - MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | User Manual - Page 77
No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied. MSI reserves the right to make changes to this document without prior notice. , updated release. Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user guide, please contact your place
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Quick Start
Chassis
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®
MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI
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 1200 CPU
CPU Fan
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste