Specification Basic Information Supported CPU Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors Processor socket LGA1700 Chipset Intel Z690 Chipset Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Audio Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Expansion Slots PCI 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) M.2 Socket 4x M.2 slots (Key M) Memory Type DDR4 Slots 4 x DIMM Supported Memory 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) Maximum Memory 128GB Graphics Graphics 1x HDMI 2.1 with HDR port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz 1x DisplayPort 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz Supports AMD CrossFire Technology Connector & Ports HDMI 1x HDMI 2.1 Display Port (s) 1x DisplayPort 1.4 USB (s) Intel Z690 Chipset 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 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 LAN Port (s) 1x Intel I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN Supported 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 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 Audio 1x Front panel audio connector Internal I/O Ports 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) TPM (Trusted Platform Module ) 1x TPM module connector Warranty Information Manufacturing Warranty 3 years Description MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 12th Gen ATX Motherboard The MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Motherboard supports 12th Gen Intel Core/ Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1700 socket. It supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5200+(OC) MHz. It delivers a Lightning Fast Game experience with PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen4 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. It comes with an Enhanced Power Design. Direct 18+1+1 phases power, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost. It is equipped with an enlarged heatsink with heat pipe, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mk, additional choke thermal pads, and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for a high-performance system and non-stop gaming experience. The MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 comes upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection. 2.5Gbps LAN provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN. This is a premium solution for demanding users. It has an 8-layer PCB made of 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material. The MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 comes with 3 years of warranty.

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