MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Motherboard

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)