Model

Brand

MSI

Model

MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1151 (300 Series)

CPU Type

Supports 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

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel Z390

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset

Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic:
1 x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz
1 x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

4×288pin

Memory Standard

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

Maximum Memory Supported

64GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16

PCI Express x1

4 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Other Slots

1 x M.2 slot with E key for Integrated Intel Wireless-AC (CNVi) module only

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
* M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth. Please refer user manual for details.

M.2

2 x M.2 slot (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

* M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth. Please refer user manual for details.

Intel Optane Ready

Yes
* Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC892

Audio Channels

7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

Intel I219-V

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

PS/2

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

Video Ports

1 x DVI-D

HDMI

1 x HDMI

RJ45

1 x RJ45

USB 3.1

2 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports (1 x Type-A port and 1 x Type-C port) 
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (Type-A)

USB 1.1/2.0

2 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.

Audio Ports

6 Ports

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

2 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 Connectors

1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin Water Pump connector
5 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x System panel connectors
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x TPM module connector
2 x 4-pin RGB LED connectors
1 x Serial Port connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Physical Spec

Form Factor

ATX

LED Lighting

RGB

Dimensions (W x L)

304.80 mm x 243.84 mm

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

Features

Features

DIY Friendly:
Keep Out Zone
XL PCI-E Clip
EZ Debug LED
Pump Fan
Total Fan Control

Enhance Performance:
Extended Heatsink Design
8-Pin Power Connectors
Twin Turbo M.2
Intel Turbo USB 3.1 Gen2
Core Boost
DDR4 Boost
Multi GPU-2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology
Game Boost

*BIOS
Click BIOS5
XMP
Hardware Moniter

*Software
Dragon Center
MSI APP Player
Mystic Light 3

In-Game Advantages:
*Audio
Audio Boost
*LAN
Intel LAN
Intel CNVi Ready
GAMING LAN Manager

GAMING HOTKEY
GAMING MOUSE Control
VR Ready

Exhilarating and Inspiring:
Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
Mystic Light Sync

Loyal Comrade:
PCI-E Steel Armor
7000+ Quality Test