Table Of Contents - MSI MEG Z690 ACE Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 1
Safety Information .................................................................................................. 2
Case stand-off notification ..................................................................................... 3
Avoid collision notification ...................................................................................... 3
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................ 4
Installing DDR5 memory ........................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header ...................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Power Connectors ........................................................................ 8
Installing SATA Drives ............................................................................................ 9
Installing a Graphics Card .................................................................................... 10
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 11
Power On .............................................................................................................. 12
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 16
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification .................................................................... 23
Package contents ................................................................................................ 24
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 25
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 26
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 26
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 26
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 27
Installing Antennas ............................................................................................... 29
Connecting Thunderbolt Devices via Daisy-chain................................................ 30
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 31
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 33
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 34
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 35
M2_1~5: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 37
SATA5~8 & SATAA~B: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ................................................... 45
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 45
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 46
W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector ............................................................ 46
JDASH1 : Tuning Controller connector ................................................................ 47
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 49
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 50
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 50
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