PREMIUM HARDWARE DESIGN with many years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D & engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, & developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions. THERMAL SOLUTION FOR MORE CORES & HIGHER PERFORMANCE With more cores&153; processors, thermal & power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink & enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end CPU to run in full speed with MSI motherboards. FROZR AI COOLING Detecting CPU & GPU temperatures & automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE. FULLY CONTROLLABLE IN BIOS & SOFTWARE MSI motherboards let you manage speeds & temperatures for all your system & 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 & motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically. DIRECT 19+2 PHASES POWER DESIGN Unleash & sustain the maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of direct 19+2 digital power phases. Combining dual power connectors & 105A Smart Power Stage, MEG Z690 UNIFY is ready for the challenge of high-end processors. CORE BOOST Core Boost technology combines MSI&153;s premium layout & digital power design which allows for faster & undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking. 1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING! MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS. LOAD-LINE CALIBRATION What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance. OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU & other critical components. DIGITALL POWER DESIGN A fully digital power design allows for faster & undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Creating the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking. DOUBLE POWER CONNECTORS Two 8-pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPU. PRE-INSTALLED IO SHIELD Featuring the pre-installed IO shield, makes your installation process easier & safer. The patent-pending design protect your IO ports & also prevent electrostatic discharge damage, makes your motherboard a strong gaming foundation. BOOT UP GUARANTEED Having trouble with updating the BIOS or somehow corrupted it? Don&153;t worry! With System-Saver, use one of 3 easy to use options to successfully boot your system again. EZ M.2 Clip Have trouble turning screws? MSI innovative EZ M.2 clip assist you install an M.2 SSD quickly & effortlessly. EZ FRONT PANEL CABLE This cable takes care of the tedious part of the build process, makes motherboard front panel connections quickly & accurately. XL CLIP The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger & safer. SMART BUTTON One button with multiple hardware control. Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan & EZ LED control functions with just one click. DEBUG LED Displays the error code for troubleshooting. Also functions as temperature monitor! PCB DESIGN The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth & faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission. FORTIFY YOUR SYSTEM WITH PCI-E STEEL ARMOR MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points & support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference. ULTIMATE MOTHERBOARD PROTECTION Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard. SUPER STABLE GAMING WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY COMPONENTS MSI uses high quality components rated for reliable operation even under extreme conditions. ENHANCED PERFORMANCE High performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features & the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you&153;re a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast. LATEST DDR5 MEMORY A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process & MSI Memory Boost technology, MEG Z690 UNIFY is ready to deliver the world class memory performance. MEMORY SUPPORT STAND The aluminum backplate cools down your motherboard, while the dedicated sunken design strengthens the memory slot area to prevent PCB bending & to protect surrounding components. SMT DDR5 MEMORY SLOT The advanced SMT (Surface Mount Technology) welding process reduces the defect rate of slot solder joints, electromagnetism, & interference. Combining with exclusive Memory Boost technology allows MSI motherboards to deliver the clean & pure high-frequency DDR5 signal. EXTREME STABILITY & COMPATIBILITY TESTING MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G. Skill & many more to optimize memory modules, configurations & even improve overclocking. EASY OVERCLOCKING WITH XMP PROFILE The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested & certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed & stability. MEMORY FORCE " EASY TUNING YOUR DDR5 MEMORY MSI MEG series motherboards feature exclusive Memory Force function which shows the current state of DDR5 memory. This patent-pending feature simplifies the complicated training flow to an easy graphic that helps you determine the direction of overclocking without the redundant reboot & testing process. LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E MSI Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E represents the bandwidth of a x 16 interface to 128GB/s, which is double of the speed of the previous generation. SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT MSI motherboards adopted the advanced SMT (Surface Mount Technology) PCI-E slot to diminish interference & electrical noise, fully supporting higher bandwidth & faster transfer speeds of PCI-E 5.0 signal. FAST & FUTURE-READY STORAGE MSI motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier. OPTANE: BOOST YOUR HDD TO PERFORM LIKE AN SSD PC Enthusiasts can now enjoy the performance of an SSD on their HDD by coupling it with the new Intel Optane Memory device. Intel Optane technology provides an unparalleled combination of high throughput, low latency, high quality of service, & high endurance. CONNECTIVITY MSI motherboards are built with a variety of connectors to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking capabilities, USB (Universal Serial Bus) & Mystic Light turn any gaming experience into an immerse one. HIGH-BANDWIDTH & LOW-LATENCY NETWORK Onboard dual 2.5 Gbps LAN with LAN manager provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN, delivering the best online gaming experience. SURFACING WITH THE REAL MU-MIMO TECHNOLOGY The latest Wi-Fi 6E solution supports 6 G Hz spectrum, Bluetooth 5.2, two-way MU-MIMO & BSS color technology, provide up to 4X network capacity & efficiency in the high signal density environment, delivering speeds up to 2400 Mbps. OPTIMIZE ONLINE GAMING TRAFFIC FOR LOWER LATENCY! MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies & prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency. DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH FRONT USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 GEN 2x 2 20G TYPE-C Front USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices has never been faster! MEG Z690 series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect & boost your USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices, offering never before seen USB (Universal Serial Bus) speeds up to 20 Gb/s when connecting the front USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C. LIGHTNING USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 GEN 2x 2 20G TYPE-C Featuring the Lighting USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2x 2 controller, offering USB (Universal Serial Bus) speeds up to 20 Gb/s transmission speed, 4X faster than USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 1 when connecting the Rear USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C. HIGH DEFINITION ALC4080 AUDIO PROCESSOR From HD-A to USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface, twice the DAC format from 32-bit/192k Hz to 32-bit/384k Hz, deliver the highest sound quality. HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS A high fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics & realism for studio level headphones is ensured. HIGH QUALITY AUDIO JACKS WITH S/PDIF Keep your sound perfect by transmit your audio with pure digital signal. DEDICATED HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER A dedicated headphone can drive audiophile headphones up to 600&206;&169; impedance, delivering studio-grade sound quality from your gaming PC. ALL NEW NAHIMIC 3
- FOR NEXT LEVEL AUDIO IMMERSION Get ready to be amazed by the all new Nahimic 3 & live the gaming immersion like never before! With simple & intuitive new UI, the Nahimic 3 not only further enhances in game 3D surround sound, but also offers even more finite control over your music, movies, & conference calls. ISOLATED AUDIO DESIGN Like a dedicated sound card, audio components & circuits have been laid on a reserved motherboard section & electrically isolated. SEPARATED AUDIO LAYERS FOR CLEAN LEFT & RIGHT CHANNELS Using separated layers in the PCB ensures equally pristine sound quality for both left & right audio channels. Audio Boost protects your ears by eliminating those annoying loud popping sounds when you plug/unplug devices or turn your PC on/off.\n\n\n\n Internal I/ONumber of M.2 (M) slots 512V power connector Yes Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATA IIIUSB 2.0 connectors 2USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 2TPM connector Yes Number of SATA III connectors 6 Number of chassis fan connectors 6 Front panel audio connector Yes CPU fan connector Yes Chassis intrusion connector Yes ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes Technical details Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z690 Parallel processing technology support Crossfire, SLIMotherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCAudio Audio output channels 7.1 channels Performance Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDMotherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z690RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCProcessor Processor manufacturer Intel Compatible processor series Intel&174; Celeron&174;, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 3, Intel Core i 5, Intel Core i 7, Intel Core i 9, Intel&174; Pentium&174; Maximum number of SMP processors 1 Processor socket LGA 1700 Memory Number of memory slots 4 Memory slots type DIMMSupported memory types DDR5-SDRAMMemory channels Dual-channel Non-ECCYes Supported memory clock speeds 4000, 5600, 6666 MHz Maximum internal memory 128 GBUnbuffered memory Yes Storage controllers Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDSupported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATA IIIRAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10RAID support Yes Graphics Parallel processing technology support Crossfire, SLIRear panel I/O ports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 7USB 2.0 ports quantity 2 Wi Fi-AP antenna jack 2S/PDIF out port Yes PS/2 ports quantity 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 2 Digital audio optical out 1USB 3.2 Gen 2x 2 Type-C ports quantity 1 Network Ethernet LANYes Wi-Fi Yes Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)LAN controller Intel I225-VEthernet interface type 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Features Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z690 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCAudio chip Realtek ALC4080 Expansion slots Number of M.2 (M) slots 5PCI Express x 4 slots 1PCI Express x 16 slots 2BIOSClear CMOS button Yes Software Drivers included Yes Weight & dimensions Width 305 mm Depth 244 mm Packaging content Drivers included Yes Cables included SATA\n\n\n\n Datasheet: https://d 5bm 31en 4blvo.cloudfront.net/uploads/pdf/mmo_95370145_1636619388_5013_56191.pdf