Product Description
Model
BRAND
MSI
MODEL
PRO Z690-A DDR4
Supported CPU
CPU SOCKET TYPE 
LGA 1700

* Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
CPU TYPE
Supports 12th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors

* Please go to msi.com to get the newest support status as new processors are released.
Chipsets
CHIPSET 
Intel Z690
Onboard Video
ONBOARD VIDEO CHIPSET 
Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Memory
NUMBER OF MEMORY SLOTS
4×288pin
MEMORY STANDARD
DDR4 1R 3200 / 2933 / 2666 / 2133 (by JEDEC & POR)

Max overclocking frequency:
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5200+
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+
2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+
2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+
MAXIMUM MEMORY SUPPORTED
128GB
CHANNEL SUPPORTED 
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI EXPRESS 5.0 X16
1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16

* Actual support may vary by CPU.
PCI EXPRESS 3.0 X16
2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16

* Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 & 3.0 x1.
PCI EXPRESS X1
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1
Storage Devices
SATA 6GB/S 
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
4 x 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 READY
Intel Optane Memory Ready for M.2 slots that are from Z690 Chipset
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
AUDIO CHIPSET 
Realtek ALC897
AUDIO CHANNELS 
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN CHIPSET
Intel I225-V
MAX LAN SPEED
10/100/1000/2500Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
BACK I/O PORTS
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x Flash BIOS Button
1 x LAN (RJ45)
6 x Audio Jacks
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
4 x USB 2.0/1.1
Internal I/O Connectors
ONBOARD USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
OTHER CONNECTORS
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
6 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x System panel connectors
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Tuning controller connector
1 x TBT connector (Supports RTD3)
1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector
2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
4 x EZ Debug LED
Physical Spec
FORM FACTOR
ATX
LED LIGHTING
RGB
DIMENSIONS (W X L)
12.0" x 9.6"
POWER PIN
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
Windows Compatibility
WINDOWS 11
Supported