Introducing the MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 motherboard, optimized for Intel’s 12th Gen Alder Lake processors. Built for professionals and enthusiasts, it offers DDR4 support, PCIe 5.0, and USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 for lightning-fast data transfer. Stay cool with advanced thermal design, while Audio Boost technology enhances multimedia experiences. Elevate your PC setup with MSI’s reliability and performance-focused motherboard. Specifications: Model: PRO Z690-A DDR4 CPU: Support Intel Core 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors Processor socket: LGA1700 Chipset: Intel Z690 Chipset Memory: 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933/ 3200 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5333 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) 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 Expansion Slots: 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) 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 LAN 1x Intel I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN Audio: Realtek® ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio USB Ports 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 Back I/O Ports: – Keyboard / Mouse – DisplayPort – USB 2.0 – LAN port – Audio connector – Flash BIOS Button – USB 2.0 – HDMI – USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A – USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps Type-C – USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A 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) OPERATING SYSTEM Support for Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor: ATX Form Factor- 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
