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MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4

Motherboard Information

Manufacturer: MSI

Motherboard Name: MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4

Current Price Amazon: $97

  • Amazon Price Updated: 17Ā hours, 26Ā minutes ago.

  • Motherboard Available: True

    Chipset / Socket: Z690-A / LGA 1700

    Form Factor / Memory Slots: Standard-ATX / 4 slots.

    Memory Type / Max Cap / Max OC: DDR4 / 128 GB / 5333 MHz

    PCIe Suport: PCIe 5.0 x16

    Audio Chipset: RealtekĀ® ALC897

    Network: 1x IntelĀ® I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN

    Motherboard Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

    Quality & Features (max 100pts)

    VRM Quality: 14 pts.

    Chipset Q & F: 18 pts.

    Build Quality: 13 pts.

    Connectivity Q & F: 12 pts.

    Audio Quality: 6 pts.

    Total Points: 63 pts.

    VRM Configuration

    CPU Power Phases (Amps): 14 (55 A)

    Power Design: 14+1+1

    Calculated Performance

    Quality and Features per Price: 128.6%

    Additional Motherboard Information

    Memory:

    4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GBĀ 1
    Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933/ 3200 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)
    Max overclocking frequency:
    1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5333+ 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
    Supports Dual-Channel mode
    Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
    Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
    Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory

    Graphics:

    1x HDMIā„¢ 2.1 with HDR port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60HzĀ 12
    1x DisplayPort 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60HzĀ 12
    Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics.
    Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

    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® Optaneā„¢ Memory Ready for M.2 slots that are from Z690 Chipset
    Support Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel Coreā„¢ processors

    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

    Internal I/O:

    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)

    Back Panel I/O:

    Keyboard / Mouse
    DisplayPort
    USB 2.0
    LAN port
    Audio connector
    Flash BIOS Button
    USB 2.0
    HDMIā„¢
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A

    WiFi:

    None

    Audio:

    Realtek® ALC897 Codec
    7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
    Supports S/PDIF output

    Special Features:

    None