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Black ATX motherboard with grey heatsinks and red accents

MSI

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Plus Intel motherboard

SKU CH-3HMF-QAYS6

An Intel Z390 ATX board for LGA 1151 CPUs with four DDR4 slots up to 64 GB, two M.2 slots, six SATA ports, dual PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, Intel I219-V LAN and Realtek ALC892 7.1 audio

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • CPU TypeSupports Intel Core 9000 Series family / 8th Gen Intel Core
  • ChipsetIntel Z390
  • Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic:1 x HDMI port,
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory StandardDDR4 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(
  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 64 GB with speeds to 4400 MHz
  • Two Turbo M.2 slots for PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s storage devices
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN and Realtek ALC892 7.1-channel audio
  • HDMI and DVI-D video outputs with 4096x2160 and 1920x1200 resolution support

Socket & Chipset

The MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Plus is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z390 chipset and the LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket. It accepts 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors but is not compatible with earlier LGA 1151 CPUs.

Thermals & Power Delivery

The board uses a heatsink array over the VRM and M.2 slots to manage heat during typical gaming loads. Fan headers allow speed curves to be tuned in BIOS so noise stays low when the system is idle and ramps up only under sustained load.

Storage & Software Tools

Two M.2 Key M slots support PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s devices in 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 lengths. Intel Optane Memory readiness and MSI gaming utilities help reduce game launch and level load times when paired with compatible drives.

Highlights

  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 64 GB with speeds to 4400 MHz
  • Two Turbo M.2 slots for PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s storage devices
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN and Realtek ALC892 7.1-channel audio
  • HDMI and DVI-D video outputs with 4096x2160 and 1920x1200 resolution support

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelMPG Z390 GAMING PLUS
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151 (300 Series)
CPU TypeSupports Intel Core 9000 Series family / 8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket* Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs
ChipsetIntel Z390
Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic:1 x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz1 x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory StandardDDR4 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
Maximum Memory Supported64GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 3.0 x162 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express x14 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Other Slots1 x M.2 slot with E key for Integrated Intel Wireless-AC (CNVi) module only
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports** M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth. Please refer user manual for details.
M.22 x M.2 slot (Key M)*M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devicesM2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280 storage devices* M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth. Please refer user manual for details.
Intel Optane ReadyYes* Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC892
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetIntel I219-V
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
PS/21 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video Ports1 x DVI-D
HDMI1 x HDMI
RJ451 x RJ45
USB 3.11 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) port (Type-A)2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (Type-A)
USB 1.1/2.02 x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (Type-A)** The CNVI_1 and JUSB2 share the same bandwidth. Please refer user manual for details.
USB Type-C1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) port
Audio Ports6 Ports
Onboard USB2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Other Connectors1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector1 x 4-pin Water Pump connector5 x 4-pin system fan connectors1 x Front panel audio connector2 x System panel connectors1 x Chassis Intrusion connector1 x TPM module connector2 x 4-pin RGB LED connectors1 x Serial Port connector1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Form FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
FeaturesDIY Friendly:Keep Out ZoneXL PCI-E ClipEZ Debug LEDPump FanTotal Fan ControlEnhance Performance:Extended Heatsink Design8-Pin Power ConnectorsTwin Turbo M.2Intel Turbo USB 3.1 Gen2Core BoostDDR4 BoostMulti GPU-2-Way AMD CrossFire TechnologyGame Boost*BIOSClick BIOS5XMPHardware Moniter*SoftwareDragon CenterMSI APP PlayerMystic Light 3In-Game Advantages:*AudioAudio Boost*LANIntel LANIntel CNVi ReadyGAMING LAN ManagerGAMING HOTKEYGAMING MOUSE ControlVR ReadyExhilarating and Inspiring:Mystic Light Extension (RGB)Mystic Light SyncLoyal Comrade:PCI-E Steel Armor7000+ Quality Test

Questions about this item

How do I install an M.2 drive into the M2_1 slot and which screw step is often missed?

Remove the board's pre-fitted standoff if needed, insert the drive at an angle into the M2_1 slot that accepts 2242 2260 2280 22110 lengths, then secure it with the tiny M2 screw that is easily dropped.

What maintenance will the Realtek ALC892 audio and Intel I219-V LAN need over time?

No moving parts to service; keep audio and LAN drivers updated from MSI's support page and blow dust from the rear I/O ports once a year.

What thermal limit appears first when the VRM runs sustained loads with a Core i9-9900K?

The VRM heatsinks have no active cooling, so under continuous all-core turbo the MOSFETs hit their throttle point before the CPU does.

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