MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi Review

ir_cow

on Dec 9th, 2021,

in Motherboards.

Manufacturer: MSI

Board Software »

BIOS Overview

Clocks	Range	Interval
BCLK Frequency:	100 MHz ... 538 MHz	0.020 MHz
CPU P-Core Ratio:	4–99	1
CPU E-Core Ratio:	4–99	1
CPU Cache Ratio:	4–85	1
DRAM Frequency:	DDR5-1200 - DDR5-10133	N/A
CPU Voltages	Range	Interval
CPU Voltage:	0.6–1.7 V	0.005 V
CPU Input Voltage:	1.4–2.3 V	0.010 V
VCCSA Voltage:	0.6–1.52 V	0.005 V
VDD2 Voltage:	0.85–2.20 V	0.010 V
DRAM Voltages	Range	Interval
DRAM VDD:	0.800 V - 2.50 V	0.010 V
DRAM VDDQ:	0.8–2.50 V	0.010 V
DRAM VPP:	1.5–2.135 V	0.050 V

The MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi has a well-laid-out EZ Mode that is the default landing screen. It gives you the ability to set the memory XMP profile, drive boot priority, automatic overclocking, and fan control without digging deeply into the sub-menus. Across the top is a helpful search tool if looking for a certain setting. It also allows for the language to be set.

Switch to Advanced Mode and the familiar MSI BIOS layout with the logo in the middle and each menu split into sections presents itself. Overall, you will spend the most time in the overclocking section, which has everything required for overclocking, setting voltages, and enabling features like ReSize-Bar for supported graphics cards.

Over the years, not much has changed in the way things are presented here, which is a double-edge sword. Those exclusively buying MSI products will have an easy time navigating these sub-menus. Those coming from a different brand may feel slightly overwhelmed as MSI essentially crams everything into the OC section and it is a single long list. Disappointing is the lack of a "My Favorites" type of menu where you can add and subtract commonly used settings for future convenience.