MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK User Manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI
DDR4 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® MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4
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® MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK
WIFI DDR4. 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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MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z690
CPU Socket	LGA 1700
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	128 GB
SATA Ports	6
Network	2.5G LAN
Audio	Realtek ALC4080 Codec
Wi-Fi	No
Bluetooth	No
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
M.2 Slots	3 x M.2 Gen4 1 x M.2 Gen3

Summary

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR5 Memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Connecting the Power Connectors

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Safety Information

Case Stand-off Notification

Warning about unnecessary mounting stand-offs to prevent motherboard damage.

Avoid Collision Notification

Specifications

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Details the LGA1700 CPU socket, including notches and pin 1 indicator.

DIMM Slots

Describes the motherboard's DDR4 memory slots and installation recommendations.

PCIe Expansion Slots

M.2 Slots (Key M)

Power Connectors

Clear CMOS Jumper

Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center

Installing Windows 10/ Windows 11

Guide for installing Windows operating systems on the motherboard.

Installing Drivers

Steps for installing necessary hardware drivers and utilities.

MSI Center

UEFI BIOS

BIOS Setup

Information on accessing and configuring BIOS settings for optimal performance.

Resetting BIOS

Methods for restoring BIOS settings to default values to solve problems.

Updating BIOS with M-FLASH

Guide for updating the BIOS using the M-FLASH utility.

Updating BIOS with MSI Center

Instructions for updating the BIOS via the MSI Center application.

Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button

Steps for updating the BIOS using the dedicated Flash BIOS Button.