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MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY-X User Manual

MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY-X
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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG Z690 UNIFY-X 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.
Preparing Tools and Components
Intel® LGA1700 CPU
LGA1700 CPU Fan
DDR5 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste

Table of Contents

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MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY-X Specifications

General IconGeneral
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
Clear CMOS buttonYes
PS/2 ports quantity1
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 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) ports2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity7
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity0
Number of SATA III connectors6
Audio chipRealtek ALC4080
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z690
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds6800, 5600 MHz
Parallel processing technology supportCrossFire, SLI
LAN controllerIntel I225-V
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Cables includedSATA
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
Processor socketLGA 1700
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Weight1000 g
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm
Height288 mm

Summary

Preparing Tools and Components

Safety Information

Case stand-off notification

Avoid collision notification

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

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Power On

Specifications

Package contents

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

LAN Port LED Status Table

Table explaining the status of LAN port LEDs.

Audio Ports Configuration

Guide on connecting speakers to the audio ports.

Realtek Audio Console

Installing Antennas

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Details about the CPU socket and installation preparation.

DIMM Slots

Information on memory module slots and installation recommendations.

PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots

Description of PCIe slots and their specifications.

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

Details for connecting front panel headers to the motherboard.

M2_1~5: M.2 Slots (Key M)

Information about M.2 slots for SSDs and their installation.

SATA5~8 & SATAA~B1: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

Identifies SATA connectors for storage devices.

CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors

Details on connecting power supply units to the motherboard.

JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper

Explains the Slow Mode Booting jumper function.

JLN1~2: Low Temperature Booting Jumper

Explains the Low Temperature Booting jumper function.

JDASH1: Tuning Controller connector

Information on the Tuning Controller connector and module.

JOC_FS1: Safe Boot Jumper

Details the function of the Safe Boot jumper.

JOC_RT1: OC Retry Button Connector

Explains the OC Retry button connector.

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

Details the front panel audio connector pinout.

JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector

Information on the Thunderbolt add-on card connector.

W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector

Details the connector for a water flow meter.

JUSB5: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Connector

Describes the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C front panel connector.

JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connectors

Details USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors for the front panel.

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors

Explains the USB 2.0 connectors for the front panel.

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector

Information about the Trusted Platform Module connector.

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors

Details on CPU, pump, and system fan connectors and modes.

T_SEN1~2: Thermal Sensor Connector

Explains the thermal sensor connectors.

V-Check Points Lite

Describes voltage measurement points on the motherboard.

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

Details the chassis intrusion detection connector.

POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button

Identifies the onboard power and reset buttons.

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

Explains the Clear CMOS jumper for resetting BIOS settings.

BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch

Information on the Multi-BIOS switch for selecting BIOS ROMs.

JRGB1: RGB LED connector

Details the RGB LED connector for LED strips.

JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors

Explains connectors for addressable RGB LED strips.

JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector

Information about the CORSAIR RGB connector.

Onboard LEDs

Overview of onboard LEDs for system status.

EZ Debug LED

Debug Code LED

Hexadecimal Character Table

Boot Phases

Debug Code LED Table

SEC Progress Codes

Progress codes related to SEC firmware initialization.

SEC Error Codes

Error codes encountered during SEC firmware initialization.

PEI Progress Codes

Codes related to Pre-EFI Initialization progress.

PEI Error Codes

DXE Progress Codes

DXE Error Codes

S3 Resume Progress Codes

S3 Resume Error Codes

ACPI States Codes

CPU Temperature

Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center

Installing Windows® 10

Step-by-step instructions for installing the Windows 10 OS.

Installing Drivers

Process for installing necessary system drivers from the MSI USB drive.

MSI Center

Overview of the MSI Center application for system optimization.

UEFI BIOS

BIOS Setup

Explains BIOS setup options and default settings for system stability.

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup menu.

BIOS User Guide

Reference for detailed BIOS setup instructions.

Resetting BIOS

Methods for resetting BIOS settings to default values.

Updating BIOS

Procedures for updating the motherboard BIOS using M-FLASH.

Updating the BIOS with MSI Center

Guide to updating BIOS via the MSI Center application.

Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button

Instructions for updating BIOS using the dedicated Flash BIOS button.

RAID Configuration

Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration

Troubleshooting

Lost BIOS password

Solution for recovering a lost BIOS password via CMOS reset.

The power is not on.

Steps to troubleshoot power issues if the system does not turn on.

The power is on, but no signal to monitor

Troubleshooting steps for no display output when the system is powered on.

The computer does not boot after updating the BIOS

Solutions for boot failures after a BIOS update.

There is no audio

Steps to resolve issues with no sound output.

There is no network

Troubleshooting steps for network connectivity problems.

The USB device is not working

Solutions for issues with USB devices not functioning correctly.

Regulatory Notices

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