MSI Z690-A PRO DDR4 Intel Z690 Chipset Motherboard

Overview

The MSI Z690-A PRO DDR4 motherboard is designed for high performance and versatility. Supporting 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors, this motherboard delivers fast gaming experiences with its PCIe 5.0 slot, DDR4 memory support, and advanced cooling solutions. It features enhanced connectivity with Intel Wi-Fi 6 and a premium thermal design for robust, stable performance.

Specifications

Processor

Supports: 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors

Socket: LGA 1700

Compatibility Information: Please go to intel.com for compatibility details.

Chipset

Chipset: Intel® Z690 Chipset

Memory

Slots: 4 x DDR4 memory slots

Maximum Memory Capacity: 128 GB

Memory Support: DDR4 2133/2666/2933/3200 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)

Max. Overclocking Frequency:

• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5200+ MHz
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz

Memory Technology: Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

Mode Support: Dual-Channel

Memory Type: Non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Expansion Slots

PCIe Slots:

• 3 x PCIe x16 slots (PCIe 5.0 x16 from CPU, PCIe 3.0 x4 from Z690 chipset)
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (From Z690 chipset)

Onboard Graphics

HDMI: 1 x HDMI 2.1 with HDR, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz

DisplayPort: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3, 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

Support: Supports AMD® CrossFire™ Technology

Storage

SATA Ports:

• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA5~8 from Z690 Chipset, SATAA~B from ASMedia ASM1061)

M.2 Slots:

• 1 x M.2_1 (From CPU) supports PCIe 4.0 x4, 2260/2280/22110 storage devices
• 1 x M.2_2 (From Z690 Chipset) supports PCIe 4.0 x4, 2260/2280 storage devices
• 1 x M.2_3 (From Z690 Chipset) supports PCIe 4.0 x4, SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
• 1 x M.2_4 (From Z690 Chipset) supports PCIe 4.0 x4, SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280 storage devices

Intel® Optane™ Memory Support: M2_2~4

Intel® Smart Response Technology: Supported for Intel® Core™ processors

RAID Support

RAID Levels: Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices; RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices (Note: SATAA & SATAB do not support RAID function)

USB

Rear USB Ports:

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port
• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal connector and 5 Type-A ports)
• 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports

Internal USB Ports:

• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports available through internal USB connector
• 4 x USB 2.0 ports available through internal connectors

Audio

Codec: Realtek® ALC4080

Audio Channels: 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

Features: Supports S/PDIF output

LAN

LAN Controller: 1 x Intel® I225V 2.5Gbps LAN controller

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

Wi-Fi: Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Pre-installed in M.2 (Key-E) slot)

Bandwidth Support: 2.4GHz/5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps

Standards: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax

Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 5.2

Internal Connectors

Power Connectors: 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector, 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors

SATA Connectors: 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

M.2 Slots: 4 x M.2 slots (M-Key)

USB Connectors:

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
• 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)

Fan Connectors:

• 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
• 1 x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
• 6 x 4-pin system fan connectors

Other Connectors:

• 1 x Front panel audio connector
• 2 x System panel connectors
• 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
• 1 x TPM module connector
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
• 1 x Tuning controller connector
• 1 x TBT connector (Supports RTD3)

LED Feature

LED Connectors: 1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector, 3 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors

Control: 1 x EZ LED Control switch, 4 x EZ Debug LED

Back Panel Ports

Includes:

• DisplayPort
• 2.5G LAN
• Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
• Audio Connectors
• Flash BIOS Button
• USB 2.0
• HDMI
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A
• USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C
• Optical S/PDIF Out

Dimensions

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

Mounting: 9 mounting holes

Operating System

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

Warranty

Warranty: 3 Years

Note

Features, Price, and Specifications are subject to change without notice.