MSI MPG Z690 EDGE User manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI
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® MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI 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® MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI.
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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II Quick Start
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Youtube
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https://youtu.be/KMf9oIDsGes
Installing a Processor/ Installation des Prozessors/ Installer un
processeur/ Установка процессора

III
Quick Start
Installing DDR5 memory/ Installation des DDR5-Speichers/
Installer une mémoire DDR5/ Установка памяти DDR5
DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
https://youtu.be/XiNmkDNZcZk
⚽
Youtube

IV Quick Start
HDD LED
RESET SW
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED
1
2 10
9
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+
+- -- -
+
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
⚽
Connecting the Front Panel Header/ Anschließen der
Frontpanel-Stiftleiste/ Connecter un connecteur du panneau
avant/ Подключение разъемов передней панели

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Quick Start
https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc
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Youtube
1
2
Torque:
3 kgf·cm*
*3 kgf·cm
= 0.3 N·m
= 2.6 lbf·in
Installing the Motherboard/ Installation des Motherboards/
Installer la carte mère/ Установка материнской платы

VI Quick Start
ATX_PWR1
CPU_PWR1
CPU_PWR2
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
Youtube
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Connecting the Power Connectors/ Stromanschlüsse
anschliessen/ Connecter les câbles du module d’alimentation/
Подключение разъемов питания

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Quick Start
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http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
Youtube
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Installing SATA Drives/ Installation der SATA-Laufwerke/
Installer le disque dur SATA/ Установка дисков SATA

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http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
Youtube
⚽
Installing a Graphics Card/ Einbau der Grafikkarte/ Installer
une carte graphique/ Установка дискретной видеокарты

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Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices/ Peripheriegeräte/ Connecter
un périphérique anschliessen/ Подключение периферийных
устройств

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Power On/ Einschalten/ Mettre sous-tension/ Включение питания

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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
Audio Ports Configuration.................................................................................... 13
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 14
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 17
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 18
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 19
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 20
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M2_1~4: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 21
SATA5~8 & SATAA~B: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors................................................... 23
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 23
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................... 24
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors................................................... 25
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JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector ........................................................................ 26
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 27
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 27
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors.................................. 28
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 29
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 30
JDASH1 : Tuning Controller connector................................................................ 30
JRGB1: RGB LED connector................................................................................. 31
JRAINBOW1~3: Addressable RGB LED connectors ............................................ 32
Onboard LEDs...................................................................................................... 33
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 33
LED_SW1: EZ LED Control................................................................................... 33
JPWRLED1: LED power input............................................................................... 33
Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center.................................................................... 34
Installing Windows 10/ Windows 11..................................................................... 34

2Contents
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 34
MSI Center............................................................................................................ 34
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
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.
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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.

4Safety Information
Case stand-off notification
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the motherboard circuits and the computer case is prohibited. The Case standoff keep
out zone signs will be marked on the backside of motherboard (as shown below) to
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
∙Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™, 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.
Chipset Intel® Z690 Chipset
Memory
∙4x DDR5 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
▪Supports JEDEC standard DDR5 4800/ 6666 (OC) MHz
▪Supports Intel® XMP 3.0 OC
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*Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slot
∙3x PCIe x16 slots
▪PCI_E1 slot (From CPU)
▫Supports PCIe 5.0 x16
▪PCI_E3 & PCI_E4 slots (From Z690 chipset)
▫Supports PCIe 3.0 x4
∙1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (From Z690 chipset)
Multi-GPU ∙Supports AMD® CrossFire™ Technology
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.
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Storage
∙6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
▪SATA5~8 (From Z690 Chipset)
▪SATAA~B (From ASMedia ASM1061)
∙4x M.2 slots (Key M)
▪M2_1 slot (From CPU)
▫Supports PCIe 4.0 x4
▫Supports 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
▪M2_2 slot (From Z690 Chipset)
▫Supports PCIe 4.0 x4
▫Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
▪M2_3 slot (From Z690 Chipset)
▫Supports PCIe 4.0 x4
▫Supports SATA 6Gb/s
▫Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
▪M2_4 slot (From Z690 Chipset)
▫Supports PCIe 4.0 x4
▫Supports SATA 6Gb/s
▫Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
∙M2_2~4 support Intel® Optane™ Memory
∙Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel
Core™ processors
RAID
∙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 PCIe storage
devices
* SATAA & SATAB do not support RAID function.
Audio
∙Realtek® ALC4080
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▪Supports S/PDIF output
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Specifications
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USB
∙Intel® Z690 Chipset
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panel
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▪2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports available through the
internal USB connector
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▪4x USB 2.0 ports available through the internal USB
connectors
LAN ∙1x Intel® I225V 2.5Gbps LAN controller
Wireless LAN &
Bluetooth®
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slot
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(160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
∙Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
∙Supports Bluetooth® 5.2**, FIPS, FISMA
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Windows 10 version 21H1 and Windows 11.
** Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in Windows 10 version 21H1 and Windows 11.
Back Panel
Connectors
∙1x Flash BIOS button
∙2x USB 2.0 ports
∙1x DisplayPort
∙1x HDMI port
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∙1x 2.5Gbps LAN (RJ45) port
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∙5x audio jacks
∙1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
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Internal Connectors
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∙6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
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∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
∙2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
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∙1x Front panel audio connector
∙2x System panel connectors
∙1x Chassis Intrusion connector
∙1xTPM module connector
∙1x Clear CMOS jumper
∙1x Tuning controller connector
∙1x TBT connector (Supports RTD3)
LED Features
∙
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∙1x EZ LED Control switch
∙4x EZ Debug LED
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6687D Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
∙CPU/ System/ Chipset temperature detection
∙CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed detection
∙CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed control
Form Factor ∙ATX Form Factor
∙12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
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BIOS Features
∙1x 256 Mb flash
∙UEFI AMI BIOS
∙ACPI 6.4, SMBIOS 3.4
∙
Software
∙Drivers
∙MSI Center
∙Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility
∙MSI APP Player (BlueStacks)
∙Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
∙
∙Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
∙Norton™ Internet Security Solution
MSI Center
Features
∙Gaming Mode
∙Smart Priority
∙Gaming Highlight
∙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
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Special Features
∙Audio
▪Audio Boost 5
∙Network
▪2.5G LAN
▪LAN Manager
▪Intel® WiFi
∙Cooling
▪All Aluminum Design
▪
▪Extended Heatsink Design
▪M.2 Shield Frozr
▪7W/mK MOSFET thermal pad
▪Choke thermal pad
▪Pump Fan
▪Smart Fan Control
∙LED
▪Mystic Light
▪Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW/RGB)
▪Mystic Light SYNC
▪Ambient Devices Support
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