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Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer.
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Preparing Tools and Components

Intel® LGA1700 CPU
DDR5 Memory
Thermal Paste
Phillips Screwdriver
MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI
LGA1700 CPU Fan
Power Supply Unit
SATA Hard Disk Drive
motherboard. This Quick
Graphics Card
SATA DVD Drive
A Package of Screws
Chassis
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  • Page 1: Quick Start

    Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI 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.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Safety Information ∙ The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ∙ Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.

  • Page 3: Case Stand-Off Notification

    Case stand-off notification To prevent damage to the motherboard, any unnecessary mounting stand-off between the motherboard circuits and the computer case is prohibited. The Case standoff keep out zone signs will be marked on the backside of motherboard (as shown below) to serve as a warning to user.

  • Page 4: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor ⚽ https://youtu.be/KMf9oIDsGes Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Installing Ddr5 Memory

    Installing DDR5 memory ⚽ https://youtu.be/XiNmkDNZcZk DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 Quick Start...

  • Page 6: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    Connecting the Front Panel Header ⚽ http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI Power LED Power Switch JFP1 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch JFP1 Reset Switch Power Switch Reserved No Pin HDD LED - HDD LED HDD LED +...

  • Page 7: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard ⚽ https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc Torque: 3 kgf·cm* *3 kgf·cm = 0.3 N·m = 2.6 lbf·in Quick Start...

  • Page 8: Connecting The Power Connectors

    Connecting the Power Connectors ⚽ http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR2 CPU_PWR1 Quick Start...

  • Page 9: Installing Sata Drives

    Installing SATA Drives ⚽ http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc Quick Start...

  • Page 10: Installing A Graphics Card

    Installing a Graphics Card ⚽ http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A Quick Start...

  • Page 11: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices Quick Start...

  • Page 12: Power On

    Power On Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents 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 ..................
  • Page 14 EZ Debug LED ....................... 45 LED_SW1: EZ LED Control ................... 45 JPWRLED1: LED power input ................45 Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center ..............46 Installing Windows 10/ Windows 11 ..............46 Installing Drivers ....................46 MSI Center ......................46 UEFI BIOS ......................

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications ∙ Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* ∙ Processor socket LGA1700 * Please go to www.msi.com to get the newest support status as new processors are released. Chipset Intel® Z690 Chipset ∙ 4x DDR5 memory slots, support up to 128GB* ▪...
  • Page 16 Continued from previous page ∙ 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports ▪ SATA5~8 (From Z690 Chipset) ▪ SATAA~B (From ASMedia ASM1061) ∙ 4x M.2 slots (Key M) ▪ M2_1 slot (From CPU) ▫ Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 ▫ Supports 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices ▪...
  • Page 17 Continued from previous page ∙ Intel® Z690 Chipset ▪ 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port on the back panel ▪ 6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal connector and 5 Type-A ports on the back panel) ▪...
  • Page 18 Continued from previous page ∙ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ∙ 2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors ∙ 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ∙ 4x M.2 slots (M-Key) ∙ 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port ∙ 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) ∙...
  • Page 19 ∙ ACPI 6.4, SMBIOS 3.4 ∙ Multi-language ∙ Drivers ∙ MSI Center ∙ Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility ∙ MSI APP Player (BlueStacks) Software ∙ Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) ∙ CPU-Z MSI GAMING ∙ Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive ∙ Norton™ Internet Security Solution ∙...
  • Page 20 Continued from previous page ∙ Audio ▪ Audio Boost 5 ∙ Network ▪ 2.5G LAN ▪ LAN Manager ▪ Intel® WiFi ∙ Cooling ▪ All Aluminum Design ▪ Heat-pipe Design ▪ Extended Heatsink Design Special Features ▪ M.2 Shield Frozr ▪...
  • Page 21 ▪ 2oz Copper thickened PCB ∙ Protection ▪ PCI-E Steel Armor ▪ Pre-installed I/O Shielding ∙ Experience ▪ MSI Center ▪ Click BIOS 5 ▪ EZ M.2 Clip ▪ Frozr AI Cooling ▪ Flash BIOS Button ▪ EZ LED Control ▪...

  • Page 22: Package Contents

    Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI User manual Documentation Quick installation guide Application USB drive with drivers & utilities SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) Cable LED JRGB Y cable...

  • Page 23: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram PCI_E1 PCIe x16 DDR5 2Channel DIMM A1,A2 DIMM B1,B2 M2_1 DMI x8 PCI_E3 & E4 USB3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps PCIe 3.0 x4 PCI_E2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps M2_2~4 USB 2.0 SATA5~8 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps SATAA~B ASM 1061 USB 2.0 Hub-GL850G Intel LAN...

  • Page 24: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel Wi-Fi Antenna USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectors 10Gbps Type-A Audio Ports 2.5 Gbps LAN DisplayPort USB 2.0 Flash BIOS Button Flash BIOS Port Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C ∙ Flash BIOS Port/ Button - Please refer to page 50 for Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button.

  • Page 25: Realtek Audio Console

    Realtek Audio Console After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience. Application Enhancement Device Selection Main Volume Connector Settings Jack Status ∙ Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options.
  • Page 26 Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center/ Subwoofer Rear I/O Panel...
  • Page 27 Installing antennas 1. Screw the antennas tight to the antenna connectors as shown below. 2. Orient the antennas. Rear I/O Panel...

  • Page 28: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components Processor Socket PUMP_FAN1 CPU_PWR2 CPU_FAN1 JRAINBOW2 CPU_PWR1 JSMB1 JRAINBOW3 SYS_FAN6 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 ATX_PWR1 DIMMA2 JUSB3 JUSB4 M2_1 DIMMA1 SYS_FAN1 M2_2 PCI_E1 M2_4 SATA▼A▲B JDASH1 PCI_E2 SATA▼7▲8 SATA▼5▲6 PCI_E3 M2_3 JTPM1 PCI_E4 JFP2 JCI1 JFP1 JRGB1 SYS_FAN3 JBAT1 JUSB2 JAUD1 LED_SW1...
  • Page 29 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, Fan Connectors SYS_FAN1~6 CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors CPU Socket LGA1700 DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMM Slots DIMMB2 JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JDASH1 Tuning Controller connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors JPWRLED1...

  • Page 30: Cpu Socket

    ∙ the CPU. ∙ Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket. When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink ∙...

  • Page 31: Dimm Slots

    It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs ∙ installation or overclocking. ∙ The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. Please refer msi.com for more information on compatible memory. ∙ Overview of Components...

  • Page 32: Pci_E1~4: Pcie Expansion Slots

    PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x4 (From Z690 chipset) ⚠ Important If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI ∙ Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot.

  • Page 33: M2_1~4: M.2 Slots (Key M)

    M2_1~4: M.2 Slots (Key M) ⚠ Important ∙ Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. M2_1 M2_2~4 support Intel® Optane™ Memory. ∙ M2_2 M2_4 M2_3 Installing M.2 module 1. Loosen the screws of M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink. 2.
  • Page 34 3. If there is no EZ M.2 Clip installed, please install the supplied EZ M.2 Clip kit in the M.2 slot according to your SSD length. 4. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle. 5. Rotate the EZ M.2 Clip to fix the M.2 SSD. 30º...

  • Page 35: Sata5~8 & Sataa~B: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors

    SATA5~8 & SATAA~B: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATAB SATAA SATA8 SATA7 SATA6 SATA5 ⚠ Important Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during ∙...

  • Page 36: Jfp1, Jfp2: Front Panel Connectors

    JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. Buzzer JFP2 Speaker Speaker - Buzzer + Buzzer - Speaker + Power LED Power Switch JFP1 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED -...

  • Page 37: Cpu_Pwr1~2, Atx_Pwr1: Power Connectors

    CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. CPU_PWR1~2 Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground ATX_PWR1 Ground Ground PWR OK 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Ground...

  • Page 38: Jusb4: Usb 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector

    JUSB4: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C connector on the front panel. The connector possesses a foolproof design. When you connect the cable, be sure to connect it with the corresponding orientation. USB Type-C Cable JUSB4 USB Type-C port on...

  • Page 39: Jusb1~2: Usb 2.0 Connectors

    ∙ In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI® Center utility. JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

  • Page 40: Cpu_Fan1, Pump_Fan1, Sys_Fan1~6: Fan Connectors

    CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage. The auto mode fan connectors can automatically detect PWM and DC mode.

  • Page 41: Jci1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal Trigger the chassis (default) intrusion event Using chassis intrusion detector 1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis. 2.

  • Page 42: Jbat1: Clear Cmos (Reset Bios) Jumper

    JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory. Keep Data Clear CMOS/ (default)

  • Page 43: Jrgb1: Rgb Led Connector

    (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ∙ before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. ∙ Overview of Components...

  • Page 44: Jrainbow1~3: Addressable Rgb Led Connectors

    (5V). In the case of 20% brightness, the connector supports up to 200 LEDs. ∙ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. ∙ Overview of Components...

  • Page 45: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard. CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail. BOOT - indicates the booting device is not detected or fail.

  • Page 46: Installing Os, Drivers & Msi Center

    MSI Center is an application that helps you easily optimize game settings and smoothly use content creation softwares. It also allows you to control and synchronize LED light effects on PCs and other MSI products. With MSI Center, you can customize ideal modes, monitor system performance, and adjust fan speed.

  • Page 47: Uefi Bios

    UEFI has many new functions and advantages that traditional BIOS cannot achieve, and it will completely replace BIOS in the future. The MSI UEFI BIOS uses UEFI as the default boot mode to take full advantage of the new chipset’s capabilities.

  • Page 48: Bios Setup

    * 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. UEFI BIOS...

  • Page 49: Resetting Bios

    Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive. Updating BIOS: 1. Switch to the target BIOS ROM by Multi-BIOS switch. Please skip this step if your motherboard doesn't has this switch.
  • Page 50 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.)

  • Page 51: Raid Configuration

    All the information/ volumes/ pictures listed in your system might differ from the illustrations in this appendix. Intel RAID User Guide If you’d like to know more instructions on how to set up Intel RAID, please refer to http://download.msi.com/manual/mb/IntelRAID600.pdf or scan the QR code to access. RAID Configuration...

  • Page 52: Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration

    Intel® Optane™ Memory User Guide If you’d like to know more instructions on how to enable or remove Intel® Optane™ Memory, please refer to http://download.msi.com/manual/mb/Optane600.pdf or scan the QR code to access. ⚠ WARNING After you enable Intel® Optane™ memory, please note the following to prevent damage to your operating system.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Lost BIOS password Before sending the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting ∙ Clear the CMOS, but that will cause guide first to see if your got similar you to lose all customized settings in the symptoms as mentioned below.
  • Page 54 NOTE Troubleshooting...
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