The MSI PRO Z690-A motherboard includes a wide array of features to support a stable workflow on an everyday basis. Optimized for professional use, the aspect of less troubleshooting and durability is a staple for this motherboard. The premium 2.5 LAN delivering optimal performance for your data requirements. Thermals and speed also push towards the best in its class, as custom options go further for any custom build.
| FORM FACTOR | ATX |
| SOCKET TYPE | LGA 1700 |
| COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS | Supports 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors |
| CHIPSET | Z690 |
| MEMORY STANDARD | DDR4 |
| MEMORY SLOTS | 4 |
| MAXIMUM INTERNAL MEMORY | 128 |
| PORTS | Back Panel Ports Keyboard / Mouse DisplayPort USB 2.0 LAN port WIFI / Bluetooth Audio connector Flash BIOS Button USB 2.0 HDMI USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A |
| ETHERNET | Intel® I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN controller |
| ONBOARD USB 2.0 | 4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports on the back panel |
| ONBOARD USB 3.1 | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 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) |
| M.2 SLOTS | 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 |
| SATA III CONNECTORS | 6 |
| FRONT PANEL AUDIO | 1 |
| MAIN POWER CONNECTOR | 1 x 24-Pin |
| CPU FAN CONNECTOR | 1 x 4-Pin |
| 4 PIN FAN CONNECTORS | 6 |
| CHASSIS FAN CONNECTORS | 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector 6x 4-pin system fan connectors |
| TPM | 1 |
| RGB LED HEADER | 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors 4x EZ Debug LED |
| AUDIO CHIPSET | Realtek ALC897 |
| AUDIO CHANNELS | 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio |
| PCI EXPRESS X16 | 3 |
| RAID | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices |
| SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS | Window 10, Windows 11 ready |
| RESOLUTION | 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 |
| CHASSIS INTRUSION CONNECTOR | 1 |
| DIMENSIONS | 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
