Cooling

The MAG Z390 has one water pump connector and three fan headers with DC and PWM control, which enable you to adjust your fans' speeds as needed within BIOS or a third-party software.

User Friendly

• XL Clip - Enlarged PCIe clips make it easier for users to swap out PCIe hardware
• EZ Debug LED - Onboard LEDs for key components indicate the source of a problem

CPU

For stability and performance, this motherboard features Core Boost, a combination of layout design and optimization which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU. It also supports one-second overclocking with the optional MSI Game Boost software. Additional enhancements and features include load-line calibration, overvoltage protection, digital power design, and double power connectors.

DDR4

The DDR4 RAM slots on this motherboard feature optimized traces and a fully isolated memory circuit for stable performance. It also supports a variety of RAM from different manufacturers, so be sure to check if yours is compatible. Moreover, you can easily toggle on XMP (Intel Extreme Memory Profile) with just a single click within BIOS.

Storage

Install PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSDs or even Intel Optane memory on this motherboard for fast storage solutions. With a compatible drive, you'll be able to transfer data at speeds of up to 32 Gb/s. Moreover, you can enable XBoost within MSI's optional software for enhanced SSD speeds. For larger capacity storage, this motherboard has six SATA III ports and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 with M.2 Genie. Please note that you should upgrade the drivers and BIOS to the latest version before using Intel Optane memory.

Internet Connectivity

Intel I219-V provides you with fast, optimized gaming-quality Gigabit LAN connectivity. Moreover, this motherboard has an E-key M.2 slot for an optional Intel CNVi Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module.

Audio

The MAG Z390 is built with MSI Audio Boost as well as multiple hardware and software features designed to provide you with a better listening experience.

• Dedicated, EMI-shielded Hi-Fi audio processor
• Isolated audio design with LED border ensures a better audio signal
• Separated audio layers for clean left and right channels
• De-pop protection prevents loud popping sounds when you plug or unplug or devices
• Nahimic 3 surround sound for immersion
• High-quality audio capacitors for a warmer sound
• Connectors for 7.1-channel surround sound

MSI Mystic Light

Control and sync your compatible RGB products with MSI Mystic Light. This motherboard has two 4-pin RGB LED connectors for connecting additional lighting products. With over 16.8 million colors to choose from and a variety of lighting patterns, MSI Mystic Light can be easily configured to fit your build's aesthetics.

Summary

• - Micro-ATX Form Factor
• - Intel Z390 Chipset
• - Socket LGA1151
• - 4x DDR4 DIMM Slots, Supports Up to 64GB
• - 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot, 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot
• - 4x SATA 6Gb/s Ports, 2x M.2 Slots (Key M), 1x M.2 Slot (Key E)
• - 1x USB 3.1 Type-A Gen 2, 1x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2, 4x USB 2.0
• - 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-D, 1x DisplayPort, 5x HD Audio Jacks
• - Realtek ALC892 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• - Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN Controller
• - 3 Year Warranty