MSI MPG Z690 EDGE TI WIFI DDR4 User manual

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MPG Z690 EDGE TI WIFI DDR4
Motherboard
User Guide

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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.

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DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
Youtube
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNzUyMTI5ODI4.html

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HDD LED
RESET SW
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER 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 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -
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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1
2
Torque:
3 kgf·cm*
*3 kgf·cm
= 0.3 N·m
= 2.6 lbf·in

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Contents
Contents
Safety Information................................................................................................. 3
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Avoid collision notification...................................................................................... 4
Specifications......................................................................................................... 5
Package contents ................................................................................................ 12
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 13
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 13
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Overview of Components .................................................................................... 17
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DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 19
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JRGB1: RGB LED connector................................................................................. 31
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Onboard LEDs...................................................................................................... 33
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 33
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JPWRLED1: LED power input............................................................................... 33
Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center.................................................................... 34
Installing Windows 10/ Windows 11..................................................................... 34
English

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Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 34
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UEFI BIOS............................................................................................................. 35
BIOS Setup............................................................................................................ 36
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 36
BIOS User Guide ................................................................................................... 36
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 37
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 37

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Safety Information
Safety Information
The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
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.
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.
Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static
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.
the motherboard.

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Case stand-off notification
To prevent damage to the motherboard, any unnecessary mounting stand-off between
the motherboard circuits and the computer case is prohibited
serve as a warning to user.
Avoid collision notification
Protective paint is printed around each screw hole to prevent parts from being
scratched.

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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
Processor socket LGA1700
* Please go to www.msi.com to get the newest support status as new processors
are released.
Chipset
Memory
4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
Max overclocking frequency:
*Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory
Expansion Slot
Multi-GPU
Onboard Graphics
1x HDMI 2.1 with HDR port, supports a maximum
resolution of 4K 60Hz*/**
1x DisplayPort 1.4 port with HBR3, supports a maximum
resolution of 4K 60Hz*/**
*Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics.
** Graphics specifications may vary depending on the Processor installed.

6Specifications
Storage
6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Supports 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
Supports SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_4 slot
Supports SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel
* SATA8 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_4 slot.
RAID
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices*
devices
Audio
Supports S/PDIF output

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Specifications
USB
panel
2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports on the back panel
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports available through the
internal USB connector
USB Hub-GL850G
4x USB 2.0 ports available through the internal USB
connectors
LAN 1x Intel® I225V 2.5Gbps LAN controller
Wireless LAN &
Bluetooth®
Intel® Wi-Fi 6
slot
2.4Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
Supports Bluetooth® 5.2
Back Panel
Connectors
1x Flash BIOS button
2x USB 2.0 ports
1x DisplayPort
1x HDMI port
5x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports
2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
5x audio jacks
1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector

8Specifications
Internal Connectors
1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
6x 4-pin system fan connectors
1x Front panel audio connector
2x System panel connectors
1xTPM module connector
1x Tuning controller connector
LED Features
1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
3x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
4x EZ Debug LED
I/O Controller
Hardware Monitor
Form Factor ATX Form Factor
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