MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Motherboard (Intel Socket 1700/12th Generation Core Series CPU/Max 128GB DDR4 5200MHz Memory)
Overview :
- Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core™ processors
- Enhanced power solution: 14 1 DrMOS, six-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Next-gen connectivity: PCIe® 5.0, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C®, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt™ 4 header support
- Made for online gaming: Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and TUF LANGuard
- Two-way AI Noise-Cancelation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
- Comprehensive cooling: Enlarged VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility in Armoury Crate
- Outshine RGB Aura Effect: Stylish edge and PCH lighting design, addressable RGB headers and RGB strip header support.
Specification :
Processor | Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors1 |
Processor socket LGA1700 | |
Chipset | Intel® Z690 Chipset |
Memory | 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB 1 |
Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933/ 3200 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) | |
Max overclocking frequency: | |
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5200 MHz | |
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800 MHz | |
2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400 MHz | |
2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000 MHz | |
Supports Dual-Channel mode | |
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory | |
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | |
Expansion Slot | 3x PCIe x16 slots |
PCI_E1 (from CPU) | |
Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16 | |
PCI_E3 & PCI_E4 (from Z690 chipset) | |
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 & 3.0 x1 | |
1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (from Z690 chipset) | |
Onboard Graphics | 1x HDMI 2.1 with HDR port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz 12 |
1x DisplayPort 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz 12 | |
1. Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. | |
2. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed. | |
Multi-GPU | Supports AMD® CrossFire™ Technology |
Storage | 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (from Z690 chipset) |
4x M.2 slots (Key M) | |
M2_1 slot (from CPU) | |
Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 | |
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices | |
M2_2 slot (from Z690 chipset) | |
Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 | |
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices | |
M2_3 slot (from Z690 chipset) | |
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 | |
Supports SATA 6Gb/s | |
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices | |
M2_4 slot (from Z690 chipset) | |
Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 | |
Supports SATA 6Gb/s | |
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices | |
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for M.2 slots that are from Z690 Chipset | |
Support Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel Core™ processors | |
RAID | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices |
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices | |
USB | Intel® Z690 Chipset |
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps Type-C port on the back panel | |
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal connector and 1 Type-A port on the back panel) | |
6x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, and 4 ports are available through the internal USB connectors) | |
4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports on the back panel | |
USB Hub GL850G | |
4x USB 2.0 ports are available through the internal USB connectors | |
Audio | Realtek® ALC897 Codec |
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio | |
LAN | 1x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN |
Internal connectors | 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector | |
6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | |
4x M.2 slots (M-Key) | |
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port | |
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) | |
2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) | |
1x 4-pin CPU fan connector | |
1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector | |
6x 4-pin system fan connectors | |
1x Front panel audio connector | |
2x System panel connectors | |
1x Chassis Intrusion connector | |
1x Clear CMOS jumper | |
1x TPM module connector | |
1x Tuning controller connector | |
1x TBT connector (Supports RTD3) | |
LED Feature | 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector |
2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors | |
4x EZ Debug LED | |
Back panel ports | 1. Keyboard / Mouse |
2. DisplayPort | |
3. USB 2.0 | |
4. LAN port | |
5. Audio connector | |
6. Flash BIOS Button | |
7. USB 2.0 | |
8. HDMI | |
9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A | |
10. USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps Type-C | |
11. USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A | |
Dimensions | ATX Form Factor |
12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) | |
Mounting | 9 mounting holes |
Operating System | Support for Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
Warranty | 3 Years |