MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Intel Z690 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard with PCIe 5.0 and 4 M.2 Slot

• MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 ATX motherboard is designed to support latest Intel Socket LGA 1700 for 12th Gen Intel core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors.
• The MSI PRO Z690-A motherboard is PCIe 5.0 Ready supporting up to 128GB DDR4 5200+MHz(OC) of memory on 12th Gen Intel. The DDR4 MSI motherboard support next gen PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots making it future proof.
• Enjoy extended connectivity with the next-gen technology of PCIe 5.0, 2.5G LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, M.2 Gen 4 slot, USB Type-C and an excellent audio experience for your entertainment with 7.1 HD Audio Boost.
• Features the most comprehensive cooling options ever that are configurable via M.2 Shield Froze and Frozr AI Cooling. We can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.
• Equipped with Memory Boost, XMP and Core Boost which advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming performance also Creating a perfect condition to support multi-core CPU running at full speed.

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Memory Boost and XMP

MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. The XMP memory profile has great improvement on performance and efficiency for Z690 . Easy to enable XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

Lightning GEN 5 PCI-E

MSI Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E represents the bandwidth of a x16 interface to 128GB/s, which is double the speed of the previous generation. Comes with advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCI-E slot to diminish interference and electrical noise.

EZ Debug LED

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. When the error occurs, the corresponding LED stays lit until the problem is solved.

2.5G LAN

2.5Gbps LAN provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN, a premium solution for demanding users.Comes with MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications.

Lightning USB 20G

Read and write your files over USB faster than ever. MSI PRO series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, delivering 20Gbps transferring speed by reversible Type-C.

EZ M.2 and XL Clip

MSI innovative EZ M.2 clip assist you install an M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly. The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.

Core Boost

Core 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.

Secure Boot

Secure boot is a security standard to make sure that a device boots using only software that is trusted. When the PC starts, the firmware checks the signature of each piece of boot software, including UEFI firmware drivers, EFI applications, and the operating system. The PC boots while the signatures are valid.

Resizable 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.

M.2 Shield Frozr

World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection.

Pump Fan Ready

Designed to support the most popular All-In-One and customized water cooling solutions on the market, a dedicated water pump PIN header gives you full control of the water pump speed.

Audio Boost

From HD-A to USB Interface, twice the DAC format from 32-bit/192kHz to 32-bit/384kHz, deliver the highest sound quality. Keep your sound perfect by transmit your audio with pure digital signal.

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