Source conflict: MSI's PDF and summary table identify Wi-Fi 6, while its detailed web section says Wi-Fi 6E. The PDF lists Bluetooth 5.2 and the web page 5.3. Do not assume 6 GHz or a Bluetooth revision for the installed unit.

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CPU socket: LGA 1700
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Chipset: Intel Z690
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Form factor: ATX
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Memory type, slots and limit: 4 DDR4 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB listed on current specification
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Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.
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Storage interfaces: 3 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; M2_3 PCIe 3.0 x4; M2_3/M2_4 support SATA; 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s
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Manufacturer specification · Check the slot-specific restrictions in the complete installation manual before populating all connectors.
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Network interfaces: Intel I225-V 2.5 Gb Ethernet; Intel wireless module with Bluetooth; wireless revisions unverified
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Manufacturer specification · Source conflict: MSI's PDF and summary table identify Wi-Fi 6, while its detailed web section says Wi-Fi 6E. The PDF lists Bluetooth 5.2 and the web page 5.3. Do not assume 6 GHz or a Bluetooth revision for the installed unit.
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CPU support / BIOS source: Intel Core 14th, 13th and 12th generation; Pentium Gold and Celeron for LGA 1700. Check the exact CPU support entry and required BIOS before purchase.
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Manufacturer specification · A matching socket or family does not guarantee out-of-box support for every CPU stepping or BIOS revision.
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Maximum listed memory: 128 GB
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling; CPU, BIOS and module validation apply.
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DIMM slots: 4
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Manufacturer specification · Physical positions for DDR4 modules, not a capacity or speed guarantee.
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M.2 storage slots: 4
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SATA ports: 6
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Expansion slots and electrical links: PCIe 5.0 x16 primary; PCIe 3.0 x4 secondary; 2 × PCIe 3.0 x1 electrical links
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Manufacturer specification · Electrical link widths, not a guarantee of installed-system performance. CPU and slot population restrictions apply.
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Board dimensions: 305 × 244 mm
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer board dimensions; case mounting and connector clearance still need checking.
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USB port and header capacity: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps (Type-C), 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A + Type-C), 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (Type-A), 6x USB 2.0
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer combined port/header totals; these are not all rear-panel sockets. Use the connection diagram and manual to locate them.
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Onboard audio: 8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 5
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer hardware description, not a measured audio-quality result.
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