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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 PCIe Gen5 system interface and dual-channel DDR5 memory with an effective clock speed of up to 6400 MHz. The MSI PRO Z690-A m...otherboard 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: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 PCIe 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
SocketLGA 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/PCIe 4x, 2xPCIe 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 PCIe slots1 pcs
PCIe 16x slots3 pcs
PCIe support5.0
CrossFire (AMD)
Steel PCIe connectors
Internal connections
TPM connector
USB-A 2.02 pcs
USB-A 5Gbps2 pcs
USB-C 10Gbps1 psc
Thunderbolt AIC connectorv3 1 pcs
Video outputs
HDMI output
HDMI versionv2.1
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-A 2.04 pcs
USB-A 5Gbps2 pcs
USB-A 10Gbps1 pcs
USB-C 20Gbps1 pcs
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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great model, love it
28 January 2022 
I took it and put an i5 12600k in it, it fits Cooler Be quiet Shadow Rock 3 And Viper RAM two 8 4400 megahertz everything became normal, works on xmp) when installing the cooler you need to sharpen the collective farm a little with natfil Fasteners, I didn’t sharpen them and tightened them tighter All ! The processor temperature does not rise above 57 degrees
Quality
When installing Windows there is no Internet, you need to download the Intel network controller driver
use MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 few months
I really regret that I bought it. But it was the cheapest, and with no fish...
16 November 2021 
If options for 1700 appear cheaper than this offer, feel free to take them.
I honestly thought for a long time what to write here, my old board from 5 years ago had the same overclocking functionality as this one, only it cost 6k, and this is overpriced game, it costs 10 rubles, and only if it has wifi
By default, the overclocking mode is enabled; the system will start the second time, which may scare off many newbies. I will repeat that the firmware is very crude. All support is in English. RAM up to 3600 is not working
Coffin Dancersuse MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 less than month
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