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MSI

MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI Intel motherboard

SKU CH-T5D8-6SNS9

LGA 1700 ATX board with Intel Z690 chipset, four DDR5 slots up to 192 GB, PCIe 5.0 x16, four M.2 sockets, 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi‑Fi, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and Realtek ALC4080 7.1 audio

  • ProcessorSupports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1700) Supports 1
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supports 12th and 13th gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • DDR5 memory up to 6400 MHz overclocked with four slots and 192 GB maximum
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and four M.2 slots including one from CPU at PCIe 4.0 x4
  • 5 Gbps LAN plus Intel Wi-Fi for fast, stable wired and wireless networking
  • Realtek ALC4080 audio with 7.1 channel output for immersive sound

Z690 ATX motherboard for 12th and 13th Gen Intel

The MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI uses the LGA 1700 socket and Intel Z690 chipset to support 12th Gen Intel Core processors and 13th Gen Intel Core desktop processors. A BIOS update may be needed before a 13th Gen CPU will boot. Four 288-pin slots accept DDR5 memory up to 192 GB in dual-channel mode.

Four M.2 slots and six SATA ports for storage

The board provides four M.2 Key M slots: M2_1 runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU and takes 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 devices, while M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset and takes 2242, 2260 and 2280 devices. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports support RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10. A single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot handle add-in cards.

Extended heatsinks and M.2 Shield Frozr

Premium thermal solution combines an extended heatsink design with M.2 Shield Frozr to keep the VRM and M.2 drives cool during non-stop work. Realtek ALC4080 delivers 7.1-channel audio. Intel I225-V 2.5G LAN and Intel Wi-Fi provide a stable wired and wireless link. A built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port reaches 20 Gbps for fast external transfers.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1700
* Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
ChipsetIntel Z690
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Max supported RAM192 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots4 x M.2 slots (Key M):
M2_1 slot (From CPU):
Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_2 slot (From Z690 chipset):
Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_3 slot (From Z690 chipset):
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4
Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_4 slot (From Z690 chipset):
Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
Optane memory supportIntel Optane Memory Ready for M.2 slots from Z690 Chipset
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4080
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I225-V
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel WIFI 6E
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
* Actual support may vary by CPU.
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
* PCI_E3 Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4.
* PCI_E4 Support up to PCIe 3.0 x1.
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbit/s Type-C port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s ports)
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connecto
2 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connectors
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

What is the maximum DDR5 overclock speed the board supports with a single-rank module in one slot?

The board supports up to 6400+ MHz with one single-rank DDR5 DIMM per channel.

How does the extended heatsink and M.2 Shield Frozr handle thermals during continuous load?

The extended heatsink design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high-performance, non-stop operation to manage heat from the VRM and M.2 SSDs.

Which CPU socket and cooler mounting bracket are required for this motherboard?

It uses the LGA 1700 socket and requires a dedicated LGA 1700 mounting bracket for the CPU cooler.

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