MSI MB Sc LGA1700 PRO Z690-A, Intel Z690, 4xDDR5, 1xDP, 1xHDMI

PRO Z690-A

• Supports 12th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1700 socket
• Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 6400+(OC) MHz
• Lightning Fast Experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen4 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
• Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mk and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works
• 2.5G LAN: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
• Intel Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2: Powered by Intel USB 3.2 Gen2 controller, Turbo USB ensures an uninterrupted connection with more stability and fastest USB speeds
• Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
• High Quality PCB: 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server grade level material
• Multi-GPU: With Steel armor PCI-E slots. Supports AMD Crossfire™

PROCESSOR

Supports 12th Gen Intel Core™ , Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Processor socket LGA1700

CHIPSET

Intel Z690 Chipset

MEMORY

4x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 128GB
Supports 1R 4800 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)
Max overclocking frequency:
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 5400+ MHz
2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
Supports Intel XMP 3.0 OC
Supports Dual Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory

EXPANSION SLOT

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)

ONBOARD 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 */**
*Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics.
**Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

MULTI-GPU

Supports AMD CrossFire™ Technology

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

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

USB

Intel Z690 Chipset
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)
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

AUDIO

Realtek ALC897 Codec

7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

LAN

1x Intel I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN

INTERNAL CONNECTORS

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)

LED FEATURE

1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
4x EZ Debug LED

BACK PANEL 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 2x2 20Gbps Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A
MSI Z590-A PRO back panel ports

DIMENSIONS

ATX Form Factor
12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

MOUNTING

9 mounting holes

OPERATING SYSTEM

Support for Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit