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... and Components Intel® LGA1700 CPU LGA1700 CPU Fan DDR5 Memory Power Supply Unit Chassis Graphics Card Thermal Paste SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive Phillips Screwdriver A Package of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to the URL by scanning the QR code. Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI/ MPG Z690 FORCE WIFI motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your phone or tablet.
... and Components Intel® LGA1700 CPU LGA1700 CPU Fan DDR5 Memory Power Supply Unit Chassis Graphics Card Thermal Paste SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive Phillips Screwdriver A Package of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to the URL by scanning the QR code. Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI/ MPG Z690 FORCE WIFI motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your phone or tablet.
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... the Front Panel Header 6 Installing the Motherboard 7 Connecting the Power Connectors 8 Installing SATA Drives 9 Installing a Graphics Card 10 Connecting Peripheral Devices 11 Power On...12 Specifications...15 JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification 22 Package contents 22 Block Diagram ...23 Rear I/O Panel...24 LAN Port LED Status Table 24 Audio Ports Configuration 24 Realtek Audio Console 25 Installing Antennas 27 Overview of Components 28 CPU Socket...30 DIMM Slots...31 PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots 32 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors 32 M2_1~5: M.2 Slots (Key M 33 SATA5...
... the Front Panel Header 6 Installing the Motherboard 7 Connecting the Power Connectors 8 Installing SATA Drives 9 Installing a Graphics Card 10 Connecting Peripheral Devices 11 Power On...12 Specifications...15 JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification 22 Package contents 22 Block Diagram ...23 Rear I/O Panel...24 LAN Port LED Status Table 24 Audio Ports Configuration 24 Realtek Audio Console 25 Installing Antennas 27 Overview of Components 28 CPU Socket...30 DIMM Slots...31 PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots 32 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors 32 M2_1~5: M.2 Slots (Key M 33 SATA5...
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...: Chassis Intrusion Connector 42 JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 43 JRGB1: RGB LED connector 44 JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors 45 JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector 46 Onboard LEDs...47 EZ Debug LED...47 JPWRLED1: LED power input 47 LED_SW1: EZ LED Control 47 Debug Code LED...48 Hexadecimal Character Table 48 Boot Phases...48 Debug Code LED Table 49 Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center 54 Installing Windows® 10 54 Installing Drivers 54 MSI Center...54 UEFI BIOS...55 BIOS Setup...56 Entering BIOS Setup 56 BIOS User Guide...56 Resetting BIOS...57 Updating BIOS...57...
...: Chassis Intrusion Connector 42 JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 43 JRGB1: RGB LED connector 44 JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors 45 JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector 46 Onboard LEDs...47 EZ Debug LED...47 JPWRLED1: LED power input 47 LED_SW1: EZ LED Control 47 Debug Code LED...48 Hexadecimal Character Table 48 Boot Phases...48 Debug Code LED Table 49 Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center 54 Installing Windows® 10 54 Installing Drivers 54 MSI Center...54 UEFI BIOS...55 BIOS Setup...56 Entering BIOS Setup 56 BIOS User Guide...56 Resetting BIOS...57 Updating BIOS...57...
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... Celeron® Processors* ∙∙Processor socket LGA1700 * Please go to msi.com to msi.com for more information on compatible memory. ∙∙3x PCIe x16 slots ▪▪PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots (From CPU) ▫▫Support PCIe 5.0 ▫▫Support x16/ x0, x8/ x8 ▪▪PCI_E3 slot (From Z690 Chipset) ▫▫Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 ∙∙Supports AMD® CrossFire™ Technology ∙∙1x HDMI 2.1 with HDR port, supports a maximum...
... Celeron® Processors* ∙∙Processor socket LGA1700 * Please go to msi.com to msi.com for more information on compatible memory. ∙∙3x PCIe x16 slots ▪▪PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots (From CPU) ▫▫Support PCIe 5.0 ▫▫Support x16/ x0, x8/ x8 ▪▪PCI_E3 slot (From Z690 Chipset) ▫▫Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 ∙∙Supports AMD® CrossFire™ Technology ∙∙1x HDMI 2.1 with HDR port, supports a maximum...
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... storage devices ▪▪M2_5 slot (From Z690 Chipset) ▫▫Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 ▫▫Supports SATA 6Gb/s ▫▫Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices ▪▪M2_2~5 support Intel® Optane™ Memory ∙∙Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel Core™ processors * SATA7 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_4 slot. ∙∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices ∙∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 , RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices Continued...
... storage devices ▪▪M2_5 slot (From Z690 Chipset) ▫▫Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 ▫▫Supports SATA 6Gb/s ▫▫Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices ▪▪M2_2~5 support Intel® Optane™ Memory ∙∙Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel Core™ processors * SATA7 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_4 slot. ∙∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices ∙∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 , RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices Continued...
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... ports available through the internal connector ▪▪4 USB 2.0 ports on the back panel ∙∙USB Hub-GL850G ▪▪4x USB 2.0 ports available through internal connectors Realtek® ALC4080 Codec ∙∙7.1-Channel High Definition Audio ∙∙Supports S/PDIF output 1x Intel® I225V 2.5Gbps LAN controller Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 ∙∙The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot ∙∙Supports...
... ports available through the internal connector ▪▪4 USB 2.0 ports on the back panel ∙∙USB Hub-GL850G ▪▪4x USB 2.0 ports available through internal connectors Realtek® ALC4080 Codec ∙∙7.1-Channel High Definition Audio ∙∙Supports S/PDIF output 1x Intel® I225V 2.5Gbps LAN controller Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 ∙∙The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot ∙∙Supports...
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... contain: Motherboard Documentation Application Cables Accessories Gifts MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI/ MPG Z690 FORCE WIFI User manual 1 Quick installation guide 1 USB drive with drivers & utilities 1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 LED JRGB Y cable 1 LED JCORSAIR cable 1 LED JRAINBOW cable 1 Wi-Fi antenna 1 Case badge 1 EZ M.2 clip (1 set/pack) 2 MPG sticker 1 SATA cable stickers 1 Product registration card 1 Small screwdriver set 1 Small brush 1 ⚠⚠Important If any of your retailer. 22 Package contents JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification Supporting CORSAIR RGB...
... contain: Motherboard Documentation Application Cables Accessories Gifts MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI/ MPG Z690 FORCE WIFI User manual 1 Quick installation guide 1 USB drive with drivers & utilities 1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 LED JRGB Y cable 1 LED JCORSAIR cable 1 LED JRAINBOW cable 1 Wi-Fi antenna 1 Case badge 1 EZ M.2 clip (1 set/pack) 2 MPG sticker 1 SATA cable stickers 1 Product registration card 1 Small screwdriver set 1 Small brush 1 ⚠⚠Important If any of your retailer. 22 Package contents JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification Supporting CORSAIR RGB...
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... the motherboard comes with the CPU before installing or removing the CPU. ∙∙Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. Always make sure that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the protective cap on the CPU socket. ∙∙When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. Before attempting to overclock, please make sure the cooling fans work properly to operate beyond product specifications...
... the motherboard comes with the CPU before installing or removing the CPU. ∙∙Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. Always make sure that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the protective cap on the CPU socket. ∙∙When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. Before attempting to overclock, please make sure the cooling fans work properly to operate beyond product specifications...
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...From CPU) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x4 (From Z690 chipset) ⚠⚠Important ∙∙If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of Components JFP2 1 + - + Buzzer Speaker 1 Speaker - 2 3 Buzzer - 4 Buzzer + Speaker + Power LED Power Switch - -+ -- ++ JFP1 2 1 + 10 9 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch 1 HDD LED + 2 3 HDD LED - 4 5 Reset Switch 6 7 Reset Switch 8 9 Reserved 10 Power LED + Power LED Power Switch Power Switch No Pin 32 Overview of the slot...
...From CPU) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x4 (From Z690 chipset) ⚠⚠Important ∙∙If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of Components JFP2 1 + - + Buzzer Speaker 1 Speaker - 2 3 Buzzer - 4 Buzzer + Speaker + Power LED Power Switch - -+ -- ++ JFP1 2 1 + 10 9 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch 1 HDD LED + 2 3 HDD LED - 4 5 Reset Switch 6 7 Reset Switch 8 9 Reserved 10 Power LED + Power LED Power Switch Power Switch No Pin 32 Overview of the slot...
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Power off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Overview of Components 43 Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on the computer. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to default values 1. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to clear the CMOS memory. Plug the power cord and Power on the motherboard to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from JBAT1. 4. Use a jumper cap to save system configuration data.
Power off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Overview of Components 43 Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on the computer. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to default values 1. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to clear the CMOS memory. Plug the power cord and Power on the motherboard to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from JBAT1. 4. Use a jumper cap to save system configuration data.
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... JRAINBOW connector provide different voltages, and connecting the 5V LED strip to the JRGB connector will result in damage to the LED strip. ⚠⚠Important ∙∙The JRAINBOW connector supports up to 200 LEDs. ∙∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. ∙∙Please use MSI's software to 75 LEDs WS2812B...
... JRAINBOW connector provide different voltages, and connecting the 5V LED strip to the JRGB connector will result in damage to the LED strip. ⚠⚠Important ∙∙The JRAINBOW connector supports up to 200 LEDs. ∙∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. ∙∙Please use MSI's software to 75 LEDs WS2812B...
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... memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C - 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Progress Codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 CPU...
... memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C - 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Progress Codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 CPU...
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... devices connect 99 Super IO Initialization 9A USB initialization is started 9B USB Reset 9C USB Detect 9D USB Enable 9E -9F Reserved for future AMI codes A0 IDE initialization is started A1 IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup Verifying Password A9 Start of Setup AB Setup Input Wait AD Ready To Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services...
... devices connect 99 Super IO Initialization 9A USB initialization is started 9B USB Reset 9C USB Detect 9D USB Enable 9E -9F Reserved for future AMI codes A0 IDE initialization is started A1 IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup Verifying Password A9 Start of Setup AB Setup Input Wait AD Ready To Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services...
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... error) DB Flash update is failed DC Reset protocol is not available S3 Resume Progress Codes E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 - B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PCI bus hot plug...
... error) DB Flash update is failed DC Reset protocol is not available S3 Resume Progress Codes E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 - B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PCI bus hot plug...
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... MSI® USB Drive into Boot Menu. 5. Click the Install button in the Drivers/Software tab. 5. Click OK button to get into the USB port. 3. MSI Center MSI Center is an application that helps you to boot from the Boot Menu. 6. message. 7. Start up notification, then select Run DVDSetup.exe to install Windows® 10. Power on the screen to open the installer. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to control and synchronize LED light effects...
... MSI® USB Drive into Boot Menu. 5. Click the Install button in the Drivers/Software tab. 5. Click OK button to get into the USB port. 3. MSI Center MSI Center is an application that helps you to boot from the Boot Menu. 6. message. 7. Start up notification, then select Run DVDSetup.exe to install Windows® 10. Power on the screen to open the installer. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to control and synchronize LED light effects...
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... problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS: ∙∙Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults. ∙∙Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard. ⚠⚠Important Be sure the computer is 100% completed, the system will reboot automatically. Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into the USB flash drive. Please refer the following methods to enter flash mode...
... problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS: ∙∙Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults. ∙∙Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard. ⚠⚠Important Be sure the computer is 100% completed, the system will reboot automatically. Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into the USB flash drive. Please refer the following methods to enter flash mode...
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... the Flash BIOS Button to Support page. 2. To update BIOS: 1. The system will appear, then click the Install button on the rear I/O panel. 5. Install and launch MSI Center and go to flash BIOS, and the LED starts flashing. 6. The installation reminder will automatically restart to update BIOS. 6. Updating the BIOS with Flash BIOS Button 1. Updating BIOS with MSI Center Before updating: ∙∙Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is completed. 58 UEFI BIOS Plug the USB storage device that matches your motherboard model...
... the Flash BIOS Button to Support page. 2. To update BIOS: 1. The system will appear, then click the Install button on the rear I/O panel. 5. Install and launch MSI Center and go to flash BIOS, and the LED starts flashing. 6. The installation reminder will automatically restart to update BIOS. 6. Updating the BIOS with Flash BIOS Button 1. Updating BIOS with MSI Center Before updating: ∙∙Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is completed. 58 UEFI BIOS Plug the USB storage device that matches your motherboard model...
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...;∙Connect the USB device to other USB port on . ∙∙Check if the power switch cable is connected to JFP1 pin header properly. ∙∙Verify the Clear CMOS jumper JBAT1 is set to see if your router. ∙∙Test with another known working graphics card. Lost BIOS password ∙∙Clear the CMOS, but no network ∙∙Make sure the network chipset driver has been installed. ∙∙Verify if the network cable is turned...
...;∙Connect the USB device to other USB port on . ∙∙Check if the power switch cable is connected to JFP1 pin header properly. ∙∙Verify the Clear CMOS jumper JBAT1 is set to see if your router. ∙∙Test with another known working graphics card. Lost BIOS password ∙∙Clear the CMOS, but no network ∙∙Make sure the network chipset driver has been installed. ∙∙Verify if the network cable is turned...
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... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that to which the receiver is incorrectly replaced. Tested to operate the equipment. CE Conformity Products bearing the CE marking comply with the local regulations. EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; KC인증서 yy MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI R-R-MSI...
... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that to which the receiver is incorrectly replaced. Tested to operate the equipment. CE Conformity Products bearing the CE marking comply with the local regulations. EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; KC인증서 yy MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI R-R-MSI...
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...guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other marks and names mentioned may be obtained from the user guide, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. All other information: http://www.msi.com yy Register your system and no solution can be trademarks of Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. yy Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Technical Support... If a problem arises with your product at: http://register.msi... The MSI logo used is expressed or implied. MSI reserves the right to make changes to ...
...guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other marks and names mentioned may be obtained from the user guide, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. All other information: http://www.msi.com yy Register your system and no solution can be trademarks of Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. yy Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Technical Support... If a problem arises with your product at: http://register.msi... The MSI logo used is expressed or implied. MSI reserves the right to make changes to ...
