LGA 1700 · DDR4 · ATX · MSI global specification
An ATX LGA 1700 motherboard with Intel Z690 for DDR4 memory: four DDR4 slots rated up to DDR4-5333+ (OC), a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot, four M.2 slots and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet.
Specifications checked 8 Sept 2026.
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LGA 1700 · DDR5 · ATX · MSI global specification
An ATX LGA 1700 motherboard with Intel Z690: four DDR5 slots rated up to DDR5-6400+ (OC), a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot, four M.2 slots and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with Wi-Fi 6E.
Specifications checked 8 Sept 2026.
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The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 4800+, 2DPC 1R up to 4400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 4000+ MHz. The datasheet summary states DDR4-5200+ (OC). · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.
MSI specifies Intel XMP 3.0. The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 6000+, 2DPC 1R up to 6000+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MHz. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.
Plan the complete platform. Check the exact CPU-support list, required BIOS and memory validation before buying. PCIe generations and lane allocations can change with the processor. A socket match or slot count is not a guarantee that every component works together at its highest advertised setting.
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The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 4800+, 2DPC 1R up to 4400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 4000+ MHz. The datasheet summary states DDR4-5200+ (OC). · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.
MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI specifies Intel XMP 3.0. The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 6000+, 2DPC 1R up to 6000+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MHz. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.
MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling; CPU, BIOS and module validation apply.
MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsManufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling; CPU, BIOS and module validation apply.
MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Wired Ethernet only; MSI lists no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth module for this board.
MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsManufacturer specification · MSI's datasheet lists Bluetooth 5.2 and its current web specification lists 5.3 (subject to OS and driver support); check the installed module if a device needs 5.3. Wireless features require a compatible OS, driver and router.
MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
MSI lists ALC892 or ALC897: its summary table gives the codec as 'ALC897/ALC892', meaning a board may ship with either, while its detailed specification names ALC897. Both describe Realtek 7.1-channel High Definition Audio. · Manufacturer specification
MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI's datasheet describes the audio as 8-channel (7.1) HD audio with Audio Boost. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.
MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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| Specification | MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 | MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI |
|---|---|---|
CPU socket Sources | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
Chipset Sources | Intel Z690 | Intel Z690 |
Form factor SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | ATX; 305 × 244 mm | ATX; 305 × 244 mm |
CPU support / BIOS source SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · Check MSI's exact CPU support list and its required BIOS. Family support does not confirm the firmware installed on a retail board. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Check MSI's exact CPU support list and its required BIOS. Family support does not confirm the firmware installed on a retail board. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | Intel Core 14th / 13th / 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron | Intel Core 14th / 13th / 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron |
Board dimensions SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer board dimensions; case mounting and connector clearance still need checking. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer board dimensions; case mounting and connector clearance still need checking. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | 305 × 244 mm | 305 × 244 mm |
Rear Flash BIOS button SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · The rear-panel list and datasheet connection legend explicitly list a Flash BIOS Button. CPU-free recovery procedure and USB preparation require the board manual. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · The rear-panel list and datasheet connection legend explicitly list a Flash BIOS Button. CPU-free recovery procedure and USB preparation require the board manual. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | Yes | Yes |
Memory type, slots and limitDifferent SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 4800+, 2DPC 1R up to 4400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 4000+ MHz. The datasheet summary states DDR4-5200+ (OC). · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI MSI specifies Intel XMP 3.0. The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 6000+, 2DPC 1R up to 6000+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MHz. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | 4 DDR4 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB; up to DDR4-5333+ (OC); Intel XMP; non-ECC unbuffered | 4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 192 GB; up to DDR5-6400+ (OC); Intel XMP; non-ECC unbuffered |
Maximum listed memoryDifferent SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling; CPU, BIOS and module validation apply. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling; CPU, BIOS and module validation apply. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | 128 GB | 192 GB |
DIMM slots SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · Physical positions for DDR4 modules, not a capacity or speed guarantee. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Physical positions for DDR5 modules, not a capacity or speed guarantee. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — exact model datasheet | 4 | 4 |
Storage interfaces SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 M2_3 is the PCIe 3.0 x4 slot. M2_1 connects to the CPU; M2_2 to M2_4 connect to the Z690 chipset. · Manufacturer specification · Check the slot-specific restrictions in the complete installation manual before populating all connectors. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI M2_3 is the PCIe 3.0 x4 slot. M2_1 connects to the CPU; M2_2 to M2_4 connect to the Z690 chipset. · Manufacturer specification · Check the slot-specific restrictions in the complete installation manual before populating all connectors. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | 3 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4; M2_3/M2_4 also support SATA; 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s | 3 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4; M2_3/M2_4 also support SATA; 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s |
M.2 storage slots Sources | 4 | 4 |
SATA ports Sources | 6 | 6 |
SATA RAID modes SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · Listed SATA controller modes require compatible drives and array setup. They do not establish NVMe RAID or a data protection guarantee. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Listed SATA controller modes require compatible drives and array setup. They do not establish NVMe RAID or a data protection guarantee. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | RAID 0/1/5/10 | RAID 0/1/5/10 |
NVMe RAID modes SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · Listed M.2 NVMe controller modes require compatible drives and array setup. MSI's summary table shows a generic RAID 0/1/5/10 row; the detailed specification limits NVMe to RAID 0/1/5. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Listed M.2 NVMe controller modes require compatible drives and array setup. MSI's summary table shows a generic RAID 0/1/5/10 row; the detailed specification limits NVMe to RAID 0/1/5. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | RAID 0/1/5 | RAID 0/1/5 |
Expansion slots and electrical links SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 PCI_E1 connects to the CPU; the PCIe 3.0 x4 and both x1 links connect to the Z690 chipset. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical link widths, not a guarantee of installed-system performance. CPU and slot population restrictions apply. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI PCI_E1 connects to the CPU; the PCIe 3.0 x4 and both x1 links connect to the Z690 chipset. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical link widths, not a guarantee of installed-system performance. CPU and slot population restrictions apply. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 3.0 x4; 2 × PCIe 3.0 x1 | 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 3.0 x4; 2 × PCIe 3.0 x1 |
Primary expansion-slot link SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · The stated PCI_E1 electrical link is separate from M.2 storage links. It does not establish the lane allocation of every expansion slot or measured GPU performance. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · The stated PCI_E1 electrical link is separate from M.2 storage links. It does not establish the lane allocation of every expansion slot or measured GPU performance. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | PCI_E1: CPU PCIe 5.0 up to x16 | PCI_E1: CPU PCIe 5.0 up to x16 |
USB port and header capacity SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer combined port/header totals; these are not all rear-panel sockets. Use the connection diagram and manual to locate them. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer combined port/header totals; these are not all rear-panel sockets. Use the connection diagram and manual to locate them. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — exact model datasheet | 1 × USB 20 Gb/s (1 Type-C); 2 × USB 10 Gb/s (1 Type-A + 1 Type-C); 6 × USB 5 Gb/s (6 Type-A); 8 × USB 2.0 | 1 × USB 20 Gb/s (1 Type-C); 2 × USB 10 Gb/s (1 Type-A + 1 Type-C); 6 × USB 5 Gb/s (6 Type-A); 8 × USB 2.0 |
Onboard audio hardware SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 MSI lists ALC892 or ALC897: its summary table gives the codec as 'ALC897/ALC892', meaning a board may ship with either, while its detailed specification names ALC897. Both describe Realtek 7.1-channel High Definition Audio. · Manufacturer specification MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI MSI's datasheet describes the audio as 8-channel (7.1) HD audio with Audio Boost. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | Not listed by the manufacturer | Realtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel |
Processor-dependent display outputs SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · These outputs require a processor with integrated graphics. The manufacturer says graphics specifications vary with the installed CPU; this is not an independent display or GPU performance test. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · These outputs require a processor with integrated graphics. The manufacturer says graphics specifications vary with the installed CPU; this is not an independent display or GPU performance test. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | HDMI 2.1: up to 4K 60 Hz; DisplayPort 1.4: up to 4K 60 Hz | HDMI 2.1: up to 4K 60 Hz; DisplayPort 1.4: up to 4K 60 Hz |
Rear USB ports SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · Rear port inventory only. Rated interface rates are not simultaneous measured throughput; USB-C connector shape does not establish USB4 or charging power. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Rear port inventory only. Rated interface rates are not simultaneous measured throughput; USB-C connector shape does not establish USB4 or charging power. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | 4 USB 2.0 Type-A; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 10 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 20 Gb/s Type-C | 4 USB 2.0 Type-A; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 10 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 20 Gb/s Type-C |
Front USB header capacity SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed front connectivity through internal connectors requires compatible case ports and cabling. These are not additional rear-panel sockets. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed front connectivity through internal connectors requires compatible case ports and cabling. These are not additional rear-panel sockets. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | 4 USB 2.0; 4 USB 5 Gb/s; 1 USB 10 Gb/s Type-C connector | 4 USB 2.0; 4 USB 5 Gb/s; 1 USB 10 Gb/s Type-C connector |
Network interfacesDifferent SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · Wired Ethernet only; MSI lists no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth module for this board. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · MSI's datasheet lists Bluetooth 5.2 and its current web specification lists 5.3 (subject to OS and driver support); check the installed module if a device needs 5.3. Wireless features require a compatible OS, driver and router. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | Intel I225-V 2.5 Gb Ethernet | Intel I225-V 2.5 Gb Ethernet; Intel Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth |
Cooling headers SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · Board headers (4-pin), not included fans or a statement of their current limits. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Board headers (4-pin), not included fans or a statement of their current limits. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | 1 CPU fan; 1 water-pump fan; 6 system fan headers | 1 CPU fan; 1 water-pump fan; 6 system fan headers |
Diagnostic indicators SourcesMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Manufacturer specification · Diagnostic indicators are not a numeric POST display or proof that a fault will be automatically repaired. MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 — current detailed specificationsMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Diagnostic indicators are not a numeric POST display or proof that a fault will be automatically repaired. MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — exact model datasheetMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI — current detailed specifications | 4 EZ Debug LEDs | 4 EZ Debug LEDs |
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