Msi PRO Z690-A 12th Gen DDR4 Intel ATX Motherboard The PRO Z690-A DDR4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard from MSI. Featuring an LGA 1700 socket and Z690 chipset, this motherboard is compatible with Intel 12th Gen Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. Install up to 128GB of dual-channel RAM across four DDR4 memory slots, with speeds up to 5200 MHz supported via overclocking. Four M.2 and six SATA III connectors accommodate storage drives, while a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, and a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot can be used to install various adapter cards. This board also supports AMD CrossFireX for multi-GPU setups. Connect accessories via a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, plus one USB 3.2 Gen 2, two USB 3.2 Gen 1, and four USB 2.0 Type-A ports on the rear I/O panel. An RJ45 port is also present, supporting wired 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet connections. Connect to monitors via the HDMI or DisplayPort outputs. Internal headers provide connections for liquid or air cooling, dual CPU power, a TPM module, chassis intrusion alarm, and more. Relying on the Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec, the MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard supports 8-channel audio. Fully Controllable in BIOS and Software MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, with automatic adjustment of fan speeds. Optimized for Liquid Cooling Designed to support popular all-in-one and customized water cooling solutions, this motherboard features a dedicated water pump PIN header supporting up to 2A and giving you full control of water pump speed. A clearly marked keep-out-zone allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit. EZ M.2 Clip Install an M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly using the EZ M.2 clips. SMT PCIe 5.0 Slot A Surface Mount Technology (SMT) PCIe 5.0 slot diminishes interference and electrical noise, while also fully supporting the higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds of PCIe 5.0 signal. latency, quality of service, and optimized endurance. Maximize USB Performance Use the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port on the rear I/O panel to take advantage of transfer speeds up to 20 Gb/s. Front-Panel USB Type-C Port Use the internal header to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port on the front panel. Core Boost Core Boost technology combines a streamlined layout with an optimized power design, allowing for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU for precise multi-core computing and overclocking. Specification Motherboard Supported CPU CPU Socket Type LGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required. CPU Type Supports 12th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors Chipset Intel Z690 Memory Number of Memory Slots 4×288pin (DDR5) Memory Standard DDR4 5200+ (OC) Maximum Memory Supported 128GB Channel Supported Dual Channel Graphics Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic Slots PCI Express 5.0 x16 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 PCI Express 3.0 x16 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 PCI Express x1 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Supported Storage SATA 6Gb/s 6 x SATA 6Gb/s M.2 3 x M.2 Gen 4 x4 64Gbps slots 1 x M.2 Gen 3 x4 32Gbps slot LAN LAN Chipset Intel I225-V Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000/2500Mbps Audio Audio Chipset Realtek ALC897 Audio Channels 7.1 Channels External I/O Ports 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 1 x Flash BIOS Button 1 x LAN (RJ45) 6 x Audio Jacks 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Comb o 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 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 Form Factor ATX Warranty 03 Years   ..