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MSI PRO Z690-A

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One of the relatively affordable MSI Pro family motherboards based on the 2021 flagship Intel Z690 chipset. Equipped with an LGA1700 processor socket, made in ATX format, providing maximum compatibility with various cases. It is aimed at a wide range of demanding users, low-cost-conscious overclockers and hardcore gamers who can get maximum performance through fine manual tuning of key system components. Fully compatible with 2/4/6/10/12/16-core 12th generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3/Pentium processors (Alder Lake core, 10nm). Designed to assemble affordable home workstations and performant gaming configurations. It features support for the ultra-fast version of the PCI-E Gen5 system interface and dual-channel DDR5 memory with an effective clock speed of up to 6400 MHz. The MSI PRO Z690-A...motherboard is equipped with a reliable 16-phase (14+2) Duet Rail power system with large aluminium heatsinks and an optimized thermal interface. Supports overclocking, ensures stable operation of overclocked K-series processors. Able to work with 4 DDR5 memory modules with a total capacity of up to 128 GB. To install high-speed NVMe SSD drives, it is equipped with four M.2 ports (3xPCI-E Gen4 x4 + 1xPCI-E Gen3). The Intel I225-V 2.5GbE LAN Module will provide high-speed wired network connectivity.
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MSI PRO Z690-A
Towards:gaming
Form Factor:ATX
Socket:Intel LGA 1700
Chipset:Intel Z690
BIOS:Ami
RAM slots:DDR5 4 sl
RAM form factor:DIMM
RAM clock:6400 MHz
Sound (channels):7.1
Connectors:HDMI, M.2
Additional connectors:DisplayPort
Power connector:24 pin
Processor power:8+8 pin

One of the relatively affordable MSI Pro family motherboards based on the 2021 flagship Intel Z690 chipset. Equipped with an LGA1700 processor socket, made in ATX format, providing maximum compatibility with various cases. It is aimed at a wide range of demanding users, low-cost-conscious overclockers and hardcore gamers who can get maximum performance through fine manual tuning of key system components.

Fully compatible with 2/4/6/10/12/16-core 12th generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3/Pentium processors (Alder Lake core, 10nm). Designed to assemble affordable home workstations and performant gaming configurations. It features support for the ultra-fast version of the PCI-E Gen5 system interface and dual-channel DDR5 memory with an effective clock speed of up to 6400 MHz. The MSI PRO Z690-A motherboard is equipped with a reliable 16-phase (14+2) Duet Rail power system with large aluminium heatsinks and an optimized thermal interface. Supports overclocking, ensures stable operation of overclocked K-series processors. Able to work with 4 DDR5 memory modules with a total capacity of up to 128 GB. To install high-speed NVMe SSD drives, it is equipped with four M.2 ports (3xPCI-E Gen4 x4 + 1xPCI-E Gen3). The Intel I225-V 2.5GbE LAN Module will provide high-speed wired network connectivity.

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Specifications PRO Z690-A
Main
Featuresgaming for overclocking
SocketIntel LGA 1700
Form factorATX
Power phases16
VRM heatsink
Size (HxW)305x244 mm
Chipset
ChipsetIntel Z690
BIOSAmi
UEFI BIOS
RAM
DDR54 slot(s)
Memory moduleDIMM
Operation mode2 channel
Max. clock frequency6400 MHz
Max. memory192 GB
XMP
Drive interface
SATA 3 (6Gbps)6
M.2 connector4
M.22xSATA/PCI-E 4x, 2xPCI-E 4x
M.2 version3x4.0, 1x3.0
M.2 SSD cooling
Integrated RAID controller / RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 /
Expansion slots
1x PCI-E slots1
PCI-E 16x slots3
PCI Express5.0
CrossFire (AMD)
Steel PCI-E connectors
Internal connections
TPM connector
USB 2.02
USB 3.2 gen12
USB C 3.2 gen21
Thunderbolt AIC connectorv3 1 pcs
Video outputs
HDMI output
HDMI versionv.2.1
DisplayPort
DisplayPort versionv.1.4
Integrated audio
AudiochipRealtek ALC897
Sound (channels)7.1
Network interfaces
LAN (RJ-45)2.5 Gbps
LAN ports1
LAN controllerIntel I225-V
External connections
USB 2.04
USB 3.2 gen12
USB 3.2 gen21
USB C 3.2 gen2x21
PS/21
BIOS FlashBack
Power connectors
Main power socket24 pin
CPU power8+8 pin
Fan power connectors8
CPU Fan 4-pin1
CPU/Water Pump Fan 4-pin1
Chassis/Water Pump Fan 4-pin6
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