MSI PRO Z690-A

ATX Socket 1700 Intel Z690 Express Motherboard - 4x DDR5 - M.2 PCIe 4.0 - USB 3.2 - PCI-Express 5.0 16x - LAN 2.5 GbE

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The MSI Z690-A PRO motherboard is designed to accommodate 12th generation Intel processors on socket LGA 1700. It will allow the assembly of a powerful and versatile configuration capable of performing all tasks. Gaming, Streaming, intensive multitasking, multimedia creation.

ATX Socket 1700 Intel Z690 Express Motherboard - 4x DDR5 - M.2 PCIe 4.0 - USB 3.2 - PCI-Express 5.0 16x - LAN 2.5 GbE

Overview

Unleash your processor's potential

The MSI Z690-A PRO motherboard is designed to accommodate 12th generation Intel processors on socket LGA 1700. It will allow the assembly of a powerful and versatile configuration capable of performing all tasks. Gaming, streaming, intensive multitasking, multimedia creation, it is the ideal solution to design a high-end PC with high performance. It also supports DDR5 RAM, PCI-Express 5.0 16x graphics cards, SATA 6 Gb/s and M.2 PCIe 4. 0 drives, and USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 devices . With MSI build quality and a host of MSI features, it's a great investment for the long term.

MSI PRO Z690-A

  • Support for 12th generation Intel Core processors on socket LGA 1700
  • DDR5 memory support, up to 6400 MHz (OC)
  • Large heatsinks on VRMs for high operating frequencies.
  • M.2 Shiled Frozr: Keeps M.2 SSDs cool by preventing throttling, making them faster.
  • Frozr AI Cooling: Determine the temperature of the CPU and GPU to automatically adjust the fans.
  • 2.5 GbE LAN
Specifications
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General information

Product name

MSI PRO Z690-A

Brand

MSI

Model

PRO Z690-A

Processor

Processor support

Intel 1700

Number of CPUs supported

1

Chipset

Chipset

Intel Z690 Express

Memory

Memory format

4 X DIMM 288 pins (DDR5)

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR5 6133 MHz
DDR5 6000 MHz
DDR5 5800 MHz
DDR5 5600 MHz
DDR5 5400 MHz
DDR5 6200 MHz
DDR5 6400 MHz
DDR5 4800 MHz
DDR5 5000 MHz
DDR5 5066 MHz
DDR5 5200 MHz
DDR5 5333 MHz

Memory type

DDR5

Memory technology

Dual Channel

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

32 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

128 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

No

Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU

Yes

Graphics chipset

None

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

1 X PCI Express 3.0 16x (x4)
1 X PCI Express 5.0 x16

Number and Type of slots

1 X PCI Express 3.0 x1
1 X PCI Express 3.0 x16 (x1)

Multi-GPU type

CrossFireX

Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC897

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

1 X Intel i225-V

Network standard(s)

2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE)

Wi-Fi

No

Storage

RAID supported

Yes

Hard drives connectors

6 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s
2 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s

Number of M.2 slot(s)

4

Supported RAID Modes

5
10
1
0

Connectivity

Rear panel connectors

1 X HDMI Female
1 X DisplayPort Female
1 X USB 3.2 Type C
1 X USB 3.1
2 X USB 3.0
4 X USB 2.0
1 X RJ45 Female
1 X MiniDin 6 Female (PS/2)
BIOS Flash Update
6 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo

Additional connectors

1 X LED RGB connector(s)
2 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s)
Front panel audio
Chassis intrusion
2 X +12V (Power supply P8)
1 X ATX 24 Pin
2 X Internal USB 2.0
2 X Internal USB 3.0
1 X Internal USB 3.1 Type C
1 X Thunderbolt 3

Physical characteristics

Motherboard format

ATX

Length

305 mm

Width

244 mm

Equipment

Advanced overclocking features

Yes

Use

Office
Gamer
Multimedia

LED

Yes

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 27 Oct 2021

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  • by FannyR
    Posted on 21 Oct 2022
    Bought on 22 Sep 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

    Perfect

    Product ordered to replace a defective equivalent ordered from a competitor. Received quickly, works very well.

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