MSI MEG Z690I UNIFY User manual
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MEG Z690I UNIFY
Motherboard
User Guide
Benutzerhandbuch
Manuel d’utilisation
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Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® 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.
Kurzanleitung
Danke, dass Sie das MSI® Motherboard gewählt haben. Dieser Abschnitt der
Kurzanleitung bietet eine Demo zur Installation Ihres Computers. Manche
Installationen bieten auch die Videodemonstrationen. Klicken Sie auf die URL, um
diese Videoanleitung mit Ihrem Browser auf Ihrem Handy oder Table anzusehen. Oder
scannen Sie auch den QR Code mit Ihrem Handy, um die URL zu öffnen.
Présentation rapide
Merci d’avoir choisi la carte mère MSI®. Ce manuel fournit une rapide présentation
avec des illustrations explicatives qui vous aideront à assembler votre ordinateur.
Des tutoriels vidéo sont disponibles pour certaines étapes. Cliquez sur le lien fourni
pour regarder la vidéo sur votre téléphone ou votre tablette. Vous pouvez également
accéder au lien en scannant le QR code qui lui est associé.
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HDD LED
RESET SW
JFP1
HDD LED
HDD LED +
POWER LED +
POWER LED
1
2 10
9
+
+
+
+
Power LED
HDD LED Reset Switch
Reserved
Power Switch
JFP1
1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +
3 4
5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch
7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved 10 No Pin
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
Youtube
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNjcyMTczMzM2.html
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Safety Information................................................................................................. 2
Specifications......................................................................................................... 3
Package contents ................................................................................................ 10
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LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 11
Installing Antennas............................................................................................... 12
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CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 16
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 17
PCI_E1: PCIe Expansion Slot................................................................................ 18
SATA5~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors....................................................................... 18
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 19
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 22
JFP1: Front Panel Connector............................................................................... 22
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors....................................................... 23
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JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector ........................................................................ 24
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector .................................................................................. 25
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 25
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors...................................... 26
JRAINBOW1: Addressable RGB LED connector .................................................. 27
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 28
...................................................................................................... 28
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 28
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Installing Windows 10/ Windows 11..................................................................... 29
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 29
MSI Center............................................................................................................ 29
............................................................................................................. 30
BIOS Setup............................................................................................................ 31
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 32
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 32
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2Safety Information
Safety Information
The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is
not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object
before handling the motherboard.
pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.
Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
Keep this user guide for future reference.
Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on
the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service
personnel:
Liquid has penetrated into the computer.
The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.
The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide.
The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.
The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.
Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.
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Specifications
Specifications
Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, Pentium®
Gold and Celeron® Processors
Processor socket LGA1700
* Please go to www.msi.com to get the newest support status as new processors
are released.
Intel® Z690 Chipset
Memory
2x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 64GB*
Supports 1R 4800 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)
Max. overclocking frequency:
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6800+ MHz
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
Supports Intel® XMP 3.0 OC
* Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slot 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (From CPU)
1x DisplayPort 1.4 port, supporting a maximum resolution
of 4K 60Hz*/**
1x HDMI 2.1 with HDR port, supporting a maximum
resolution of 4K 60Hz*/**
* Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics.
** Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Intel® JHL8540 Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller
Supports up to 40Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt
devices
Supports up to 20Gbps transfer rate with USB4 devices
Supports up to 10Gbps transfer rate with USB 3.2
devices
Supports up to 5V/3A ,15W power charging
devices or five Thunderbolt 3 devices
Supports up to 8K display (need to connect the
DisplayPort of the motherboard or discrete graphics card
to the Mini DisplayPort Input port on the back panel)
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4Specifications
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Storage
4x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From Z690 chipset)
3x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 slot (From CPU)
Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports 2280 storage devices
M2_2 slot (From Z690 chipset)
M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4
Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2280 storage devices
M2_3 slot (From Z690 chipset)
M2_3 supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports 2280 storage devices
M2_2~3 slots support Intel® Optane™ Memory
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel
Core™ processors
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage
devices
USB
Intel® Z690 Chipset
connector)
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports on the back panel
back panel and 2 ports available through internal USB
connectors)
2x USB 2.0 ports available through the internal USB
connector
Realtek® ALC4080 Codec
1x Intel® I225V 2.5Gbps LAN controller
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Specifications
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up to 2.4Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
Supports Bluetooth® 5.2**, FIPS, FISMA
Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.
** Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.
4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)
1x Front panel audio connector
1x System panel connector
1x Chassis Intrusion connector
1x TPM module connector
4x EZ Debug LED
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Back Panel
1x Clear CMOS button
1x DisplayPort port
1x HDMI port
1x LAN (RJ45) port
2x Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt 4 passthrough)
3x OFC audio jacks
CPU/ System/ Chipset temperature detection
CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed detection
CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed control
Form Factor
6.7 in. x 6.7 in. (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)
1x 256 Mb flash
UEFI AMI BIOS
ACPI 6.4, SMBIOS 3.4
Drivers
MSI Center
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
Nahimic Audio
MSI APP Player (BlueStacks)
Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
Norton™ Internet Security Solution
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Specifications
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Features
MSI Sound Tune
Gaming Mode
Smart Priority
Game Highlights
LAN Manager
Mystic Light
Ambient Devices
Frozr AI Cooling
User Scenario
True Color
Live Update
Hardware Monitoring
Super Charger
Speed Up
Smart Image Finder
MSI Companion
Special Features
Audio
Audio Boost 5
Nahimic 3
Sound Tune
Network
2.5G LAN
LAN Manager
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Special Features
Cooling
All Aluminum Design
Extended Heatsink Design
Aluminum Backplate
M.2 Shield Frozr
7W/mK MOSFET thermal pad
Choke thermal pad
Pump Fan
Smart Fan Control
LED
Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW)
Mystic Light SYNC
Ambient Devices Support
Performance
Lightning Gen 4 (M.2)
Memory Boost
Memory Force
Core Boost
Game Boost
OC Engine
Thunderbolt 4/ USB 4.0
Lightning USB 20G
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10G
USB with Type A+C
Server PCB
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