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ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks, black PCB, LGA 1700 socket, four DDR5 slots, three PCIe x16 slots, rear I/O shield included

MSI

MSI PRO Z690-A Intel Z690 LGA 1700 DDR5 ATX motherboard

SKU CH-69JW-93S06

Intel Z690 ATX motherboard with LGA 1700 socket, DDR5 up to 6666 MHz and 128 GB capacity, three PCIe x16 slots, 2.5 Gbps LAN and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
  • CPU TypeSupports 12th Gen Intel Core™ , Pentium Gold and Celeron Pro
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR5 6666 (OC) MHz memory
  • Maximum Memory Supported128GB
  • PCI Slots3x PCIe x16 slots PCI_E1 (from CPU) Supports up to PCIe 5.0
  • Supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 6666 MHz overclocked speed
  • 128 GB maximum memory capacity for heavy workloads
  • Primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for latest graphics cards
  • Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN with Realtek 7.1-channel audio

DDR5 Z690 ATX board

The MSI PRO Z690-A is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z690 chipset with an LGA 1700 socket. It supports 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors and runs dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 6666 MHz when overclocked. Maximum capacity reaches 128 GB across the DIMM slots.

Expansion layout and connectivity

Three PCIe x16 slots provide the primary expansion: the top slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU, while the second and third operate at PCIe 3.0 x4 and x1 from the chipset. An additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slot is also present. Storage includes four M.2 interfaces and five SATA III ports, and networking uses a single Intel I225-V 2.5 Gbps LAN controller.

Top-slot PCIe 5.0 x16

The decisive specification is the CPU-linked PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, which delivers the full bandwidth ceiling for current graphics cards and high-speed add-in cards. If a build does not require that generation of link speed, a less expensive Z690 board with only PCIe 4.0 primary slots may be more appropriate.

Highlights

  • Supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 6666 MHz overclocked speed
  • 128 GB maximum memory capacity for heavy workloads
  • Primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for latest graphics cards
  • Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN with Realtek 7.1-channel audio

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI PRO Z690-A
ModelMSI PRO Z690-A
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
CPU TypeSupports 12th Gen Intel Core™ , Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Processor socket LGA1700
ChipsetIntel Z690
Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR5 6666 (OC) MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
PCI Slots3x 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)
SATA RAID4XM.2 interface, 5xSATA III interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN Chipset1x Intel I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN
Onboard USBIntel 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

Questions about this item

How do I install the motherboard in an ATX case and which standoff step is often missed?

Align the board with the ATX standoff pattern, secure all nine mounting screws, then attach the supplied I/O shield before fitting any expansion cards.

Which onboard component will need replacement first and how do I know when?

The included CMOS battery maintains BIOS settings; replace it when the system loses time or reverts to default BIOS values after power-off.

What thermal or power limit appears first during sustained heavy loads on the CPU voltage regulators?

The 16-phase VRM design handles typical 12th Gen workloads; sustained all-core boosts may trigger thermal throttling if case airflow is insufficient.

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