MSI PRO Z690-A PRO User Manual

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LAN Port LED Status Table ......................................................................................11
Audio Ports Configuration ........................................................................................11
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CPU Socket ...............................................................................................................13
DIMM Slots................................................................................................................14
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots ..............................................................................15
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors .......................................................................16
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ...........................................................................17
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ................................................................................17
M2_1~4: M.2 Slot (Key M) .........................................................................................18
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1~2: Power Connectors .......................................................19
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors .................................................................................20
JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector .............................................................20
JUSB5: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector ................................................................21
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ..........................................................21
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors ......................................22
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ...............................................................................22
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ...........................................................................23
JDASH1: Tuning controller Connector .....................................................................23
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ...............................................................24
JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors ................................................24
JRGB1: RGB LED connector .....................................................................................25
EZ Debug LED ...........................................................................................................25
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Installing Windows 10/ Windows 11 .........................................................................26
Installing Drivers ......................................................................................................26
MSI Center ................................................................................................................26
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motherboard. This User Guide gives information
about board layout, component overview, BIOS setup and
software installation.
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MSI PRO Z690-A PRO Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z690
CPU Socket	LGA 1700
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Type	DDR4
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	128GB
Network	Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gbps LAN
Audio	Realtek ALC897 Codec
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage Interface	6 x SATA 6Gb/s

Summary

Safety Information

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Procedure for installing the CPU into the socket.

DIMM Slots

Instructions for installing memory modules into DIMM slots.

PCIe Expansion Slots

Details on PCIe slot configurations and types.

Front Panel Connectors

Connectors for front panel switches and LEDs.

SATA Connectors

Front Audio Connector

M.2 Slots

Procedure for installing M.2 solid-state drives.

Power Connectors

Connectors for attaching ATX power supply.

USB Connectors

Details for USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors.

Type-C USB Connector

Thunderbolt Connector

Fan Connectors

Connectors for CPU, pump, and system fans.

Clear CMOS Jumper

Addressable RGB LED Connectors

RGB LED Connector

EZ Debug LED

Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center

Installing Windows

Steps to install Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating systems.

Installing Drivers

Procedure for installing necessary system drivers.

MSI Center

UEFI BIOS

BIOS Setup

Default settings and recommendations for BIOS configuration.

Entering BIOS Setup

Resetting BIOS

Procedures for restoring default BIOS settings.

Updating BIOS with M-FLASH

Steps for updating BIOS using M-FLASH utility.

Updating BIOS with MSI Center

Procedure for BIOS updates via MSI Center.

Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button

Using the Flash BIOS Button for updates.