MSI MEG Z690I UNIFY Intel Motherboard

MEG Z690I UNIFY
Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® Celeron® processors for LGA 1700 socket
Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5-6800+MHz(OC)
Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports: Thunderbolt USB-C at true 40 Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chaining and Multi-Port Accessory Architecture provide reliable connectivity and better user experience.
Dedicated for Extreme OC: The top-notch R&D design and exclusive 2 DIMM solution for an even clearer DDR5 memory signal to explore the boundaries of memory overclocking, deliver the world class memory performance.
Extreme Power Design: Premium digital PWM, direct 10+1+1 phases with 105A Smart Power Stage and Titanium Choke III to unleash the true power of your processors.
Triple M.2 Connectors : Onboard triple M.2 connectors for the maximum storage performance with dual Lightning Gen 4 solution.
Outstanding Cooling Solution: Frozr Heatsink, VRM Heat-pipe, Aluminum Cover, M.2 Shield Frozr and Aluminum Backplate ensure the extreme performance with low temp.
2.5G LAN with latest Wi-Fi 6E: Onboard 2.5G LAN with LAN manager and latest Wi-Fi 6E solution which supports 6GHz spectrum delivering the best online gaming experience.
12 Layer Server Grade PCB Design: Provides higher performance and long-lasting system stability without any compromise.
Audio Boost 5: Isolated audio with a high quality ALC4080 audio processor & amp for the most immersive gaming experience.

MSI CENTER
MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

LATEST DDR5 MEMORY
A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, MEG Z690 ACE 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 and 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, and interference. Combining with exclusive Memory Boost technology allows MSI motherboards to deliver the clean and 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 and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.

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 and testing process.

FAST AND 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, and high endurance.

Technical Details
Brand : MSI
Model : MEG Z690I UNIFY
CPU (MAX SUPPORT) : i9
SOCKET : 1700
CHIPSET : Intel® Z690 Chipset
DDR4 MEMORY : 6800(OC)/ 6666(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6133(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5333(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5066(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz
MEMORY CHANNEL : Dual
DIMM SLOTS : 2
MAX MEMORY (GB) : 64
PCI-E X16 : 1
SATAIII : 4
M.2 SLOT : 3
RAID : 0/1/5/10
LAN : 1x Intel® I225V 2.5Gbps LAN controller
WIFI & BLUETOOTH : Intel® Wi-Fi 6E module
THUNDERBOLT 4 : 2x USB Type-C up to 40G, Charging support up to 5V/3A, 15W, 2x Mini DisplayPort input ports
USB 3.2 PORTS (FRONT) : 1(Gen2x2, Type C), 2(Gen1, Type A)
USB 3.2 PORTS (REAR) : 2(Gen2, Type A), 4(Gen1, Type A)
USB 2.0 PORTS (FRONT) : 2
AUDIO PORTS (REAR) : 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio (Realtek® ALC4080 Codec)
DISPLAYPORT : 1
HDMI : 1
DIRECTX : 12
FORM FACTOR : Mini-ITX
OPERATING SYSTEM : Support for Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit