How To Install MSI MPG PRO Z390 Motherboard

Are you looking for a new motherboard for your computer? If you are, then you might want to consider the MSI MPG PRO Z390. This motherboard is designed for gamers and comes with a variety of features that can help improve your gaming experience. In this article, we will show you how to install the MSI MPG PRO Z390 motherboard.

Installing Precautions

Before you begin the installation process, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind:

• Make sure that your computer is turned off and unplugged from the power source.
• Remove any existing components from your motherboard including the CPU, memory, and graphics card.
• Handle your motherboard with care. Do not touch any of the exposed areas on the motherboard.
• Read the instructions that came with your motherboard before you begin the installation process.
• Keep static electricity away from your motherboard by grounding yourself before you touch it. You can do this by touching a metal object or wearing an anti-static wrist strap.
• Use appropriate tools You will need a Phillips screwdriver and an anti-static wrist strap to complete the installation process.

Install CPU

To install the CPU, locate the CPU socket on your motherboard. It will be a large, square socket with a group of small pins in the center. Unlock the CPU socket by moving the lever to the right. The lever will be in the locked position when it is at a 90-degree angle to the motherboard.

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Now, take your CPU and align it with the socket. The gold contacts on the bottom of the CPU should line up with the pins in the socket. Once it is aligned, gently lower the CPU into the socket. Make sure that it is properly seated and then lock the CPU socket by moving the lever back to its original position.

Install Memory Module

The next step is to install the memory modules. Locate the DDR4 DIMM slots on your motherboard and unlock them by pressing the tabs outwards.

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To install a memory module, line up the notch in the module with the tab in the slot. Once it is aligned, gently push down on the module until it clicks into place. Repeat this process for the second memory module.

Install M.2

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Now, we will install the M.2 SSD. Locate the M.2 slot on your motherboard and unlock it by pressing the tab to the side. Insert the M.2 SSD into the slot at a 45-degree angle and then push down on it until it clicks into place. Screw it tight again with the screw.

Install CPU Cooler Back Plate

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The next step is to install the CPU cooler back plate. Locate the backplate on your motherboard and unscrew it. Now, take the CPU cooler back plate and align it with the holes on the motherboard. Once it is aligned, screw it in place.

Apply Thermal Paste

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Now, we will apply thermal paste to the CPU. This step is important in order to ensure that your CPU will not overheat. Take a pea-sized amount of thermal paste and apply it to the center of the CPU. You can use a credit card or something similar to spread the paste evenly over the surface of the CPU.

Install CPU Cooler

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Now, it’s time to install the CPU cooler. Take the CPU cooler and align it with the four holes on the motherboard. Once it is aligned, screw it in place. To connect the fans and power supply unit, firstly locate the 4-pin fan connectors on your motherboard. Plug in the CPU cooler fan and then connect the power supply unit to the motherboard.

Place I/O Shield

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First of all, you have to install the I/O shield on the backplate of your motherboard. Locate the I/O shield in your computer case package and insert it into the lightly gapped I/O shield cutout area on the back of your motherboard until it snaps snugly into place all around.

Install Graphics Card

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The next component to install is the graphics card. Locate the PCI-E x16 slot on your motherboard and unlock the tab by pressing it outwards. To install the graphics card, line up the notch in the card with the tab in the slot. Once it is aligned, gently push down on the card until it clicks into place. Screw it tight with the screw.

Install Motherboard to The Case

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Now it’s time to install your motherboard into the computer case. Unscrew the standoffs from the case and insert them into the appropriate holes on the motherboard. Make sure that they are screwed in tight. Now, gently lower the motherboard into the case and screw it in place.

Install Storage Devices

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The next step is to install your storage devices. Locate the SATA ports on your motherboard and plug in your SSD and HDD. In some cases, there is an external cover for the SSD or HDD.

Connect Power Supply Unit

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Now we will connect the power supply unit to the motherboard. Locate the 24-pin ATX power connector on your motherboard and plug in the power supply unit. In some cases, there is an 8-pin connector as well. Once they are plugged in, screw them tight.

Connect Front Panel

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Now we will connect the front panel to the motherboard. Locate the following connectors on your motherboard:

• Power LED
• Reset SW
• HDD LED
• Power SW
• USB 2.0
• USB 3.0

Connect each one of them to the appropriate connector on the motherboard. In some cases, there is a specific order for the connectors. Check your motherboard manual to be sure.

Cable Management

The last step is to do cable management. This is an important step in order to ensure proper airflow inside the case and to make your build look nice and clean. 

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Start by routing all of the cables through the appropriate holes in the case and then connect them to their respective connectors on the motherboard. Once you are done, screw the side panel of the case and that’s it! Your build is now complete.

FAQ

Q. Is MSI mpg Z390 good for gaming?

A.  MSI MPG Z390 is a good gaming motherboard. It has good features and is compatible with most CPUs. It offers good overclocking potential and has good build quality.

Q. What is the best CPU for MSI MPG Z390?

A.  The best CPU for MSI MPG Z390 is the Intel Core i7-9700K. It is a powerful CPU that offers great performance. It is also compatible with most GPUs and is relatively easy to overclock.

Q. What is the best graphics card for MSI MPG Z390?

A.  The best graphics card for MSI MPG Z390 is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It is a powerful GPU that offers great performance. It is also compatible with most CPUs and is relatively easy to overclock.

Q. Does MSI mpg Z390 have Wi-Fi?

A.   MSI MPG Z390 does not have Wi-Fi. It does, however, have Ethernet. If you need Wi-Fi, you will need to purchase a separate Wi-Fi card or adapter. 

Conclusion

You have now learned how to build a computer. This guide has taught you how to select the components, and install the motherboard, CPU, RAM, storage, and graphics card. You have also learned how to do cable management and how to install the computer into the case. By following this guide,  you will be able to build a high-performance computer that will be able to handle any task you throw at it. Thanks for reading!