MSI MEG Z690 ACE User Manual

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UEFI BIOS
BIOS Setup
The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal
conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system
damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS.
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Important
∙ BIOS items are continuously update for better system performance. Therefore, the
description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be for reference
only. You could also refer to the HELP information panel for BIOS item description.
∙ The BIOS screens, options and settings will vary depending on your system.
Entering BIOS Setup
Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot
Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process.
Function key
F1: General Help list
F2: Add/ Remove a favorite item
F3: Enter Favorites menu
F4: Enter CPU Specifications menu
F5: Enter Memory-Z menu
F6: Load optimized defaults
F7: Switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode
F8: Load Overclocking Profile
F9: Save Overclocking Profile
F10: Save Change and Reset*
F12: Take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).
Ctrl+F: Enter Search page
* When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification
information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice.
BIOS User Guide
If you’d like to know more instructions on setting up the BIOS, please
refer to
http://download.msi.com/manual/mb/Intel600BIOS.pdf
or scan the QR code to access.

MSI MEG Z690 ACE Specifications

General

Audio chip	Realtek ALC4082
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z690
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	Extended ATX
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Cables included	SATA
Drivers included	Yes
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
HDMI ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	7
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
LAN controller	Intel I225-V
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth version	5.2
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Number of SATA III connectors	6
PCI Express x16 slots	3
Number of M.2 (M) slots	5
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
Parallel processing technology support	CrossFire, SLI
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR5-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	6666, 4000, 5600 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 1700
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Weight	1000 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	277 mm
Width	305 mm
Height	90 mm