CPU
| CPU Socket | Socket 1700 |
| CPU Brand | Intel |
| Installed Processors (Max) | 0 (1) |
| Supported Processor Manufacturer | Intel |
| Supported Processors | 12th Gen Intel Core Processors |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
Rear Panel I/O Ports
| USB Ports | 1 x USB-C 3.2 1 x USB 3.1 2 x USB 3.0 4 x USB 2.0 |
| DisplayPorts | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| HDMI Port | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port | 1 x PS/2 |
| RJ-45 Ports | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Audio Line In Ports | 1 x 3.5mm Jack |
| Audio Line Out Ports | 4 x 3.5mm Jacks |
| Microphone In Port | 1 x 3.5mm Jack |
Internal I/O Connectors
| SATA Connectors | 6 x SATA III |
| USB Connectors | 1 x USB-C 3.1 header (supports 1 port) 2 x USB 3.0 headers (supports 4 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 ports) |
| Front Panel Connectors | 1 x Front Panel 1 x Front Audio |
| Cooling Fan Support | 1 x CPU fan header 1 x Water Pump fan header 6 x System fan headers |
| Thunderbolt Port(s) | 1 x Thunderbolt header (supports RTD3) |
| Chassis Intrusion Connector | 1 x Chassis Intrusion header |
| TPM Header | 1 x TPM header |
| Power Connector Port | 1 x 24-pin ATX 2 x 8-pin EPS |
| Other Connectors | 1 x M.2, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIe Gen4) 1 x M.2, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe Gen4) 1 x M.2, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe Gen3 or SATA) 1 x M.2, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe Gen4 or SATA) 1 x Tuning Controller header 2 x 3-pin ARGB LED headers 1 x 4-pin RGB LED header |
Memory
| Memory Bus Speed | Up to 5200+ MHz (OC) |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Maximum RAM | 128 GB |
| Memory Slot | 4 x DIMM |
Motherboard
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
| Northbridge | Z690 |
| RAID Supported | Yes |
| RAID Format | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| SATA Supported | Yes |
Expansion
| Number of PCI Express Slots | 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (@ x4, x1) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 slot |
Graphics Device
| Integrated Graphics Supported | Yes |
Sound
| Integrated Sound | Realtek ALC897 |
Warranty
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Network
| Integrated Network | Intel I225V |
| Network Speeds Supported | Up to 2.5 Gbps |
| Wireless LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
System Requirements
| Operating Systems Supported | Microsoft Windows 11 / 10 64-bit |
System
| Jumpers | 1 x Clear CMOS |
| Software Included (may be trial or restricted) | Yes |
| Drivers | Yes |
| SLi/Crossfire Features | Supports AMD CrossFire Technology |
Physical
| Form Factor | ATX Motherboard |
| In The Box | MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide M.2 Screw / Standoff Set 2 x M.2 Clips 2 x SATA Cables Product Registration Card I/O Shield Driver DVD |
| Width | 305 mm |
| Length | 244 mm |
Key Features
| On-board RGB Control | MSI Mystic Sync |
| Memory Speed | 5200 MHz |
| RGB Header Type | 3-Pin ARGB |
| Addressable RGB | Yes |
| Internal USB Type-C Header | Yes |
| Firewire | No |
| Wireless Network | No |
| Memory Channel | Dual |
| On-board Audio Type | 7.1 |
| Number of SATA Ports | 6 port(s) |
| Number of USB Ports | 8 port(s) |
| SATA III Support | Yes |
| USB 3.0 Support | Yes |
| Multi GPU Support | ATi CrossFire |
| VGA Connection | No |
| DVI Connection | No |
| HDMI Connection | Yes |
| DisplayPort Connection | Yes |
| Motherboard Form Factor | ATX |
| Motherboard Power Connectors | 8 + 8-Pin |
| Motherboard Chipset | Intel Z690 |
| Thunderbolt | No |
| Motherboard Model | MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 |
| USB 3.1 Support | Yes |
| Internal USB3.0 Header | Yes |
| M.2 Support | Yes |
