PREMIUMHARDWARE DESIGNWith years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.M.2 SHIELD FROZRWorld s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance.FROZR AI COOLINGDetecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.FULLY CONTROLLABLE IN BIOS AND SOFTWAREMSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.DIY 2.0 INTEGRATING WITH THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENTConnect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.CORE BOOSTCore Boost technology combines MSI s premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.DIRECT 16 + 1 +1 PHASES POWER DESIGNUnleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of direct 16 +1+1 power phases. Combining 2x 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, MPG series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy daily work.LOAD-LINE CALIBRATIONWhat you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTIONPrevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.DIGITALL POWER DESIGNA fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Creating the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking.DOUBLE POWER CONNECTORSTwo 8-pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING!MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.EZ M.2 ClipHave trouble turning screws MSI innovative EZ M.2 clip assist you install an M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly.PRE-INSTALLED I/O SHIELDFeaturing the Pre-installed I/O Shield, makes your installation process easier and safer. The patent-pending design protect your IO ports and also prevent electrostatic discharge damage, makes your motherboard a strong gaming foundation.XL CLIPThe enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.EZ DEBUG LEDRun into trouble Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.EZ LED CONTROLA built-in LED button on the motherboard to control your light effect. Turn on/off your light in a second!ENHANCEDPERFORMANCEHigh performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you re a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.LATEST DDR5 MEMORYA huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.EXTREME STABILITY & COMPATIBILITY TESTINGMSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.EASY OVERCLOCKING WITH XMP PROFILEThe XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOTMSI motherboards adopted the advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCI-E slot to diminish interference and electrical noise, fully supporting higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds of PCI-E 5.0 signal.LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-EMSI Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E represents the bandwidth of a x16 interface to 128GB/s, which is double of the speed of the previous generation.FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGEMSI Z690 motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.OPTANE: BOOST YOUR HDD TO PERFORM LIKE AN SSDPC Enthusiasts can now enjoy the performance of an SSD on their HDD by coupling it with the new Intel Optane Memory device. Intel Optane technology provides an unparalleled combination of high throughput, low latency, high quality of service, and high endurance.MSI CENTERMSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.CLICK BIOS 5Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!RESIZABLE BAR (RE-SIZE BAR)Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.FIND YOUR PC DEVICE WITH TILEIntel's Wi-Fi solution integrated with Tile's tracking technology will help you locate your PC device in no time.CONNECTIVITYMSI motherboards are built with a variety of connectors to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking capabilities, USB and Mystic Light turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK2.5Gbps LAN provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN. This is a premium solution for demanding users.SURFACING WITH THE REAL MU-MIMO TECHNOLOGYThe latest Wi-Fi 6E solution supports 6GHz spectrum, Bluetooth 5.2, two-way MU-MIMO and BSS color technology, provide up to 4X network capacity and efficiency in the high signal density environment, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps.OPTIMIZE ONLINE GAMING TRAFFIC FOR LOWER LATENCY!MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency.HIGH DEFINITION ALC4080 AUDIO PROCESSORFrom HD-A to USB Interface, twice the DAC format from 32-bit/192kHz to 32-bit/384kHz, deliver the highest sound quality.HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORSA high fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics and realism for studio level headphones is ensured.HIGH QUALITY AUDIO JACKS WITH S/PDIFKeep your sound perfect by transmit your audio with pure digital signal.DEDICATED HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERA dedicated headphone can drive audiophile headphones up to 600 impedance, delivering studio-grade sound quality from your gaming PC.ISOLATED AUDIO DESIGNLike a dedicated sound card, audio components and circuits have been laid on a reserved motherboard section and electrically isolated.SEPARATED AUDIO LAYERS FOR CLEAN LEFT & RIGHT CHANNELSUsing separated layers in the PCB ensures equally pristine sound quality for both left and right audio channels.Audio Boost protects your ears by eliminating those annoying loud popping sounds when you plug/unplug devices or turn your PC on/off.DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2x2 20GUsing USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! MPG Z690 series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, offering never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s when connecting the Rear USB Type-C.USB FRONT TYPE-CMSI gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.GLOW YOUR PCSplash on some color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colors and fancy LED effects. MSI Mystic Light provides you complete control of RGB lighting of your PC in one software.EXTEND YOUR RGB EXPERIENCE WITH EASEAdd more color if you want! Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system, without needing a separate RGB controller.
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer: | Intel |
| Processor socket: | LGA 1700 |
| Compatible processor series: | Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core i3, Intel® Core i5, Intel® Core i7, Intel® Core i9, Intel® Pentium® |
| Maximum number of SMP processors: | 1 |
| Memory | |
| Supported memory types: | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots: | 4 |
| Maximum internal memory: | 128 GB |
| Memory slots type: | DIMM |
| Memory channels: | Dual-channel |
| Non-ECC: |  |
| Supported memory clock speeds: | 4000,4800,5400,6400 MHz |
| Unbuffered memory: | |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive interfaces: | M.2, SATA III |
| RAID support: | |
| RAID levels: | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Graphics | |
| Parallel processing technology support: | Crossfire |
| Internal I/O | |
| USB 2.0 connectors: | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: | 1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors: | 6 |
| Front panel audio connector: | |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin): | |
| CPU fan connector: | |
| Number of chassis fan connectors: | 6 |
| Chassis intrusion connector: | |
| TPM connector: | |
| 12V power connector: | |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity: | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: | 5 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity: | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity: | 1 |
| HDMI version: | 2.1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity: | 1 |
| DisplayPort version: | 1.4 |
| S/PDIF out port: | |
| Digital audio optical out: | 1 |
| Network | |
| Wi-Fi: | |
| Ethernet LAN: | |
| Ethernet interface type: | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller: | Intel I225-V |
| Top Wi-Fi standard: | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards: | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth: | |
| Bluetooth version: | 5.2 |
| Features | |
| Component for: | PC |
| Motherboard form factor: | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family: | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset: | Intel Z690 |
| Audio output channels: | 7.1 channels |
| Audio chip: | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Number of mounting holes: | 9 |
| Windows operating systems supported: | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| Expansion slots | |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots: | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 slots: | 3 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots: | 4 |
| BIOS | |
| Clear CMOS jumper: | |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code: | 84733020 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 305 mm |
| Depth: | 244 mm |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included: | SATA |
| Drivers included: | |
