MSI PRO Z690-P DDR4 ATX Motherboard With LGA1700, 4x DIMMs DDR4-5333+ OC, PCIe 5.0 x16, Dual Gen4 M.2, 2.5GbE LAN And USB-C 20Gbps, Intel Z690, 14th/13th/12th Gen CPU Support | OPEN BOX

170 $

EXPERT FEATURES

  • Intel LGA1700 Platform : Supports Intel Core 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors, plus compatible Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs, giving builders a broad upgrade path on the Z690 platform.
  • DDR4 Performance Without DDR5 Tax : Four DDR4 DIMM slots support up to 128GB in dual-channel mode, with JEDEC speeds up to 3200MHz and overclocked speeds reaching 5333+MHz in a compatible 1DPC 1R configuration.
  • PCIe 5.0 Graphics Slot : The primary CPU-connected PCIe x16 slot supports PCIe 5.0 x16 bandwidth and includes Steel Armor reinforcement to reduce graphics-card bending and electromagnetic interference.
  • Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 Storage : Two M-Key M.2 slots support PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs, while the second slot additionally supports SATA M.2 drives and Intel Optane Memory.
  • Four SATA 6Gbps Ports : Connect traditional 2.5-inch SSDs and 3.5-inch hard drives through four SATA ports, with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support for SATA storage devices.
  • Lightning USB-C 20Gbps : The rear USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port delivers transfer speeds up to 20Gbps, backed by additional rear and internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 connectivity.
  • Realtek 2.5GbE Networking : The RTL8125BG controller provides wired networking at up to 2.5Gbps for faster local transfers, streaming, professional workloads, and low-latency gaming.
  • Optional Wi-Fi Expansion : Includes an M.2 E-Key slot for a compatible Intel Wireless-AX CNVi or PCIe Wi-Fi module; wireless hardware is not integrated with the motherboard.
  • Core Boost Power Design : An 8-pin plus 4-pin CPU power arrangement, digital PWM control, and optimized power layout help deliver stable power to compatible multi-core processors.
  • Extended Thermal Solution : An enlarged VRM heatsink, 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads, M.2 Shield Frozr, and dedicated pump control are engineered for sustained performance without thermal drama.
  • Six-Layer Copper PCB : Uses a six-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper and server-grade material to strengthen signal integrity, durability, and electrical stability.
  • Integrated Display Connectivity : HDMI 1.4b supports up to 4K at 30Hz, while DisplayPort 1.4 supports up to 4K at 60Hz when a processor with integrated graphics is installed.
  • 7.1-Channel Audio : Realtek ALC897 audio provides 7.1-channel high-definition sound and optical S/PDIF output for compatible speakers, receivers, and audio equipment.
  • Builder-Friendly Fan And Lighting Headers : Provides one CPU-fan header, one pump header, four system-fan headers, one 12V RGB connector, one 5V addressable RAINBOW connector, and EZ Debug LEDs.
  • ATX Expansion Flexibility : Includes two physical PCIe x16 slots, three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, TPM and Thunderbolt add-in-card headers, and AMD CrossFire support for compatible configurations.

EXPERT SPECS

The specifications below follow MSI’s detailed official specification page; maximum memory overclocking speed varies according to DIMM count, rank, CPU memory controller, and installed memory kit.

Specification Value
Product Name MSI PRO Z690-P DDR4
Motherboard Chipset Intel Z690
CPU Socket LGA1700
Supported Processors Intel Core 14th, 13th And 12th Gen; Intel Pentium Gold; Intel Celeron
Form Factor ATX
Dimensions 30.5 × 24.4cm / 12 × 9.6 Inches
Memory Type DDR4
Memory Slots 4 × DDR4 DIMM
Maximum Memory Capacity 128GB
Memory Channels Dual-Channel
Standard Memory Speeds DDR4-2133 / 2666 / 3200MHz
Maximum 1DPC 1R OC Speed Up To 5333+MHz
Maximum 1DPC 2R OC Speed Up To 4600+MHz
Maximum 2DPC 1R OC Speed Up To 4400+MHz
Maximum 2DPC 2R OC Speed Up To 4000+MHz
Memory Type Support Non-ECC, Unbuffered
Memory Overclocking Profile Intel XMP
Primary Expansion Slot 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 From CPU
Secondary Full-Length Slot 1 × PCIe 3.0 x4 From Z690 Chipset
Additional Expansion Slots 3 × PCIe 3.0 x1
Graphics-Slot Reinforcement PCIe Steel Armor
Multi-GPU Support AMD CrossFire
M.2 Storage Slots 2 × M-Key
M2_1 Interface PCIe 4.0 x4
M2_1 Supported Sizes 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110
M2_2 Interfaces PCIe 4.0 x4 And SATA 6Gbps
M2_2 Supported Sizes 2242 / 2260 / 2280
Intel Optane Support Supported Through M2_2
SATA Ports 4 × SATA 6Gbps
SATA RAID RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10
M.2 NVMe RAID RAID 0 / 1
Wi-Fi Module Slot 1 × M.2 E-Key For Compatible Intel CNVi Or PCIe Wi-Fi Module
Integrated Wi-Fi No
Wired LAN Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps LAN
Rear USB-C 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps Type-C
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 4 × 5Gbps Type-A
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Support 4 Ports Through 2 Internal Headers
Rear USB 2.0 2 × Type-A
Front USB 2.0 Support 4 Ports Through 2 Internal Headers
HDMI Output 1 × HDMI 1.4b With HDR, Up To 4K 30Hz
DisplayPort Output 1 × DisplayPort 1.4, Up To 4K 60Hz
Integrated-Display Requirement Compatible CPU With Integrated Graphics
Audio Codec Realtek ALC897
Audio Channels 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Optical Audio S/PDIF Output
Main Power Connector 1 × 24-Pin ATX
CPU Power Connectors 1 × 8-Pin ATX 12V And 1 × 4-Pin ATX 12V
CPU-Fan Header 1 × 4-Pin PWM
Pump-Fan Header 1 × 4-Pin PWM
System-Fan Headers 4 × 4-Pin PWM
RGB Header 1 × 4-Pin RGB LED
Addressable-RGB Header 1 × 3-Pin RAINBOW LED
Diagnostic Lighting 4 × EZ Debug LED
TPM Header 1
Thunderbolt Add-In Header 1 × TBT Connector With RTD3 Support
Chassis-Intrusion Header 1
Clear-CMOS Jumper 1
Front-Audio Header 1
System-Panel Headers 2
PCB Construction 6-Layer PCB With 2oz Thickened Copper
VRM Cooling Extended Heatsink With 7W/mK MOSFET Thermal Pads
M.2 Cooling M.2 Shield Frozr
Supported Operating Systems Windows 11 64-Bit And Windows 10 64-Bit

Features & Compatibility

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MSI PRO Z690-P DDR4 ATX Motherboard With LGA1700, 4x DIMMs DDR4-5333+ OC, PCIe 5.0 x16, Dual Gen4 M.2, 2.5GbE LAN And USB-C 20Gbps, Intel Z690, 14th/13th/12th Gen CPU Support | OPEN BOX


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  •  USB-C 20Gbps
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