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MSI PRO Z690-A motherboard, dark PCB with silver heatsinks, LGA 1700 socket, DDR5 slots, ATX layout

MSI

MSI PRO Z690-A Intel motherboard LGA 1700 DDR5 4800

SKU CH-A97A-8HB9W

An Intel Z690 board for 12th and 13th generation LGA 1700 CPUs with DDR5 4800 support

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
  • CPU TypeCeleron / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 / Core i9 / Intel Core
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1700 socket
  • Intel Z690 chipset enables advanced platform features for desktop builds
  • DDR5 memory support up to 4800 MT/s by JEDEC standard
  • Individually tested motherboard confirmed fully working before sale
  • Ships in original box; accessories not guaranteed, box may show wear

Intel Z690 motherboard for LGA 1700 CPUs

This board uses the Intel Z690 chipset and fits the LGA 1700 socket. It accepts 12th and 13th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Memory support is DDR5 at 4800 MT/s by JEDEC standard.

Check CPU socket and memory type before ordering

Verify that your processor uses the LGA 1700 package and that you have DDR5 modules rated for 4800 MT/s. The board is sold without guaranteed accessories, so confirm you have the required mounting hardware and cables.

Fits ATX cases with DDR5 memory and LGA 1700 cooler

Install the board in a standard ATX chassis with an LGA 1700 compatible cooler. Populate DDR5 slots to enable dual-channel operation. The Z690 chipset provides expansion lanes for graphics cards and storage devices.

Highlights

  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1700 socket
  • Intel Z690 chipset enables advanced platform features for desktop builds
  • DDR5 memory support up to 4800 MT/s by JEDEC standard
  • Individually tested motherboard confirmed fully working before sale
  • Ships in original box; accessories not guaranteed, box may show wear

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesPRO
ModelPRO Z690-A
Part NumberPRO Z690-A
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
CPU TypeCeleron / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 / Core i9 / Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700) / Pentium Gold
ChipsetIntel Z690

Questions about this item

Does the MSI PRO Z690-A ship with any cables, backplate or manuals, or is it just the bare board?

The sale is for the board only with its box; other accessories such as cables, backplate or manuals are not guaranteed and must be sourced separately.

The title mentions LGA 1200 but the specifications list LGA 1700 — which socket does this board actually use?

The board uses the LGA 1700 socket for 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors; the LGA 1200 reference in the supplier title is an error.

The spec says DDR5 4800 (by JEDEC & POR) — does that mean 4800 MT/s is the highest speed I can run without manual tuning?

Yes, 4800 MT/s is the JEDEC-defined base speed; any higher frequency requires enabling XMP/EXPO profiles or manual overclocking in the BIOS.

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