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With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Out R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions. High performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you're a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.

CPU
  • Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
  • Processor socket LGA1700
Chipset
  • Intel Z690 Express Chipset
Memory
  • 4x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 128GB
  • Supports 1R 4800 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)
  • Max. overclocking frequency:
    1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6666+ MHz
    1DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
    2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
    2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
  • Supports Intel XMP 3.0 OC
  • Supports Dual Controller Dual-Channel mode
  • Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Onboard Graphics
  • 1x Type-C Display port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz
  • Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics.

Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

Audio

Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ESS SABRE9018Q2C Combo DAC/HPA

  • 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • Supports S/PDIF output
LAN
  • 2 x Intel I225V 2.5Gbps LAN controller
Wireless Communication Module

Intel Wi-Fi 6E

  • The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
  • Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
  • Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
  • Supports Bluetooth 5.2, FIPS, FISMA
  • Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.
  • Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.
Expansion Slots

CPU

  • 2x PCIe x16 slots
  • PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots
    Supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
    PCI_E1 supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16
    PCI_E2 supports up to PCIe 5.0 x8

Chipset

  • 1x PCIe x16 slot
  • PCI_E3 1
    Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
    PCI_E3 & M2_4 share the bandwidth. PCI_E3 will run at x1 speed and M2_4 will run at x2 speed when installing devices in both slots.
Multi-Graphics Technology
  • Supports NVIDIA SLI Technology
  • Supports AMD CrossFire Technology
Storage Interface

6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From Z690 chipset)

  • SATA5~8 (From Z690 chipset)
  • SATAA~B (From ASM1061)

5x M.2 slots (Key M)

  • M2_1 slot (From CPU)
    Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
    Supports 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
  • M2_2 & M2_3 slots (From Z690 chipset)
    M2_2 slot supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
    M2_3 slot supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4
    Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
  • M2_4 & M2_5 slots (From Z690 chipset)
    Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
    Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s
    M2_4 slot supports 2280/ 22110 storage devices
    M2_5 slot supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
  • M2_2~5 slots support Intel Optane Memory

Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel Core processors

SATA7 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_5 slot.

USB

Intel Z690 Chipset

  • 2x USB3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps ports (2 Type-C internal connectors)
  • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-C port on the back panel, 3 Type-A ports on the back panel)

Hub-GL3590

  • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports on the back panel

ASM1074

  • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports available through the internal connector

Hub-GL850G

  • 4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports available through the internal connectors
Internal I/O Connectors
  • 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  • 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  • 5 x M.2 slots (M-Key)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C ports
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
  • 1 x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
  • 6 x 4-pin system fan connectors
  • 1 x Front panel audio connector
  • 2 x System panel connectors
  • 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
  • 1 x 3-pin Water Flow connector
  • 2 x 2-pin Thermal sensor connectors
  • 1 x TPM module connector
  • 1 x Tuning Controller connector
Back Panel Connectors
  • 1 x Clear CMOS Button
  • 2 x 2.5G LAN
  • 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps (Type-C)
  • 2 x Wii-Fi / Bluetooth
  • 5 x HD Audio Connectors
  • 1 x Flash BIOS Button
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-C DisplayPort)
  • 2 x Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt passthrough)
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF-Out
I/O Controller
  • Not Specified
H/W Monitoring
  • Voltage detection
  • Temperature detection
  • Fan speed detection
  • Overheating warning
  • Fan fail warning
  • Fan speed control
    * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install.
BIOS
  • Not Specified
Unique Features
  • 1 x EZ LED Control switch
  • 1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector
  • 2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
  • 1 x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector
  • 4 x EZ Debug LED
  • 1 x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
Bundled Software
  • Driver Disc
Operating System
  • Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
  • E-ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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MSI MEG Z690 ACE with Wi-Fi, Intel Z690 Chipset, LGA1700, DDR5, E-ATX Desktop Motherboard

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