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ATX motherboard dark PCB silver heatsinks LGA 1700 socket four DDR4 slots

MSI

MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-GFTJ-H64HH

ATX board for 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core CPUs on LGA 1700 with four DDR4 slots up to 128 GB, one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, four M.2 sockets, 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and 7.1 audio

  • ProcessorSupports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Intel Pentiu
  • 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 (DDR4)
  • Supports 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • Four DDR4 slots deliver up to 128 GB dual-channel memory at JEDEC 3200 MHz
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus four M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 x4 support for fast storage
  • Intel I225-V 2.5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E give high-speed wired and wireless connectivity
  • Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel audio with Audio Boost for clear sound output

Socket and processor support

The board uses the LGA 1700 socket and accepts 12th, 13th and 14th generation Intel Core processors together with Pentium Gold, Celeron and Intel Processor 300(T) models. A dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required for cooler installation. A BIOS update may be needed before a 13th or 14th generation CPU will boot.

Memory layout and storage

Four 288-pin DDR4 slots support dual-channel memory up to 128 GB at JEDEC speeds of 3200, 2933, 2666 and 2133 MT/s; overclocked profiles reach 5200+ MT/s with one single-rank DIMM per channel. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports offer RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10. Four M.2 Key M slots take 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 devices; the top slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the CPU and the second at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the Z690 chipset. Intel Optane Memory is ready on the chipset-linked slots.

Expansion, networking and audio

One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (electrically x4 and x1) and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot provide expansion room. Networking combines an Intel I225-V 2.5 Gb/s LAN controller with an Intel Wi-Fi 6E module. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC897 codec delivering 7.1 channels with Audio Boost. USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports are driven by the Intel controller for stable high-speed connections.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model namePRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1700
* Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
ChipsetIntel Z690
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 1R 3200 / 2933 / 2666 / 2133 (by JEDEC & POR)*
Max overclocking frequency:
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5200+
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+
2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+
2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Max supported RAM128 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):
Support up to PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_3 slot (from Z690 chipset):
Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4
Supports SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_4 slot (from Z690 chipset):
Support up to PCIe 4.0 × 4
Supports SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
Optane memory supportIntel Optane Memory Ready for M.2 slots that are from Z690 Chipset
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I225-V
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel WIFI 6
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
* Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 & 3.0 x1
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1
Rear panel ports1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x Flash BIOS Button
1 x LAN (RJ45)
2 x Antenna Bracket
6 x Audio Jacks
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
4 x USB 2.0/1.1
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbit/s Type-C port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s ports)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

Will the MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mk need periodic replacement?

The thermal pads are rated at 7W/mk and are designed for non-stop operation without a stated replacement interval.

What limits sustained PCIe 5.0 x16 performance first?

Actual PCIe 5.0 x16 support varies by the installed CPU, so the processor becomes the limiting factor.

How loud or hot does the board get with the extended heatsink running all day?

The extended heatsink and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high-performance, non-stop work, keeping thermals under control during continuous use.

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