MSI MEG Z690 ACE User Manual

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UEFI BIOS
Updating the BIOS with MSI Center
Before updating:
∙ Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set
properly.
∙ Please close all other application software before updating the BIOS.
To update BIOS:
1. Install and launch MSI Center and go to Support page.
2. Select Live Update and click on Advance button.
3. Select the BIOS file and click on Install button.
4. The installation reminder will appear, then click the Install button on it.
5. The system will automatically restart to update BIOS.
6. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart
automatically.
Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button
1. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from
the MSI® website.
2. Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to the root of the USB storage
device.
3. Connect the power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (No need to install CPU
and memory.)
4. Plug the USB storage device that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS
Port on the rear I/O panel.
5. Press the Flash BIOS Button to flash BIOS, and the LED starts flashing.
6. The LED will be turned off when the process is completed.

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