MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI
Experience the power of the MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI DDR5 LGA 1700 motherboard, meticulously designed with premium hardware components to deliver unmatched performance. Our engineers have incorporated cutting-edge features and top-quality components to ensure reliability even in extreme conditions.
The M.2 SHIELD FROZR, a part of the motherboard's heatsink design, offers unrivaled thermal protection for SSDs, preventing performance degradation caused by overheating. Say goodbye to slowdowns and enjoy maximum SSD performance.
With FROZR AI COOLING, the motherboard automatically adjusts the fan speed based on the CPU and GPU temperatures, ensuring optimal cooling for your system. Experience the power of MSI's AI ENGINE, which intelligently monitors and adjusts fan duty to keep your system running at its best.
Take control of your system's fan speeds and temperatures with MSI's Total Fan Control feature. From the BIOS to the software, you can manage and customize fan speeds for both your CPU and motherboard. Set temperature targets and let the motherboard adjust the fan speeds automatically, ensuring optimal cooling performance.
With DIY 2.0 integration, this motherboard seamlessly connects and synchronizes with MSI coolers and cases. The strategically positioned pin-header locations, including a dedicated pump-fan header, make it easy to integrate your cooling system for maximum efficiency.
Featuring an aggressive VRM design with a total of 18 + 1 + 1 direct power phases, this motherboard is built to unleash and sustain maximum performance. The combination of 2x 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology ensures stability and reliability even under heavy workloads.
Core Boost technology enhances the motherboard's power delivery, providing faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU. This technology not only supports multi-core CPUs but also creates the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking.
Experience stability like never before with Load-Line Calibration (LLC), which ensures 100% stable CPU voltage under any load. Say goodbye to stability issues when demanding more CPU performance.
Embrace the future of memory performance with the latest DDR5 memory support. The MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI, combined with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, delivers world-class memory performance. Get ready for faster and more efficient multitasking and gaming experiences.
MSI conducts thorough memory testing with popular brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill, and more, ensuring maximum stability and compatibility. With this motherboard, you can push your system to its limits without compromising performance or reliability.
Connectivity is key for gamers, and the MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI doesn't disappoint. Enjoy high-speed data transfer with the 2.5Gbps LAN, surpassing the performance of standard Gigabit LAN. Experience smoother online gaming with MSI LAN Manager, which optimizes online gaming traffic for lower latency.
The latest Wi-Fi 6E solution provides up to 4X network capacity and efficiency in high-density signal environments. With Bluetooth 5.2, two-way MU-MIMO, and BSS color technology, you can expect lightning-fast speeds of up to 2400Mbps.
Experience crystal-clear audio with the High Definition ALC4080 audio processor, delivering the highest sound quality with a DAC format of 32-bit/384kHz. The high-quality audio capacitors ensure exceptional acoustics and realism for a truly immersive audio experience. Transmit your audio with pure digital signal using the high-quality audio jacks with S/PDIF.
With the dedicated headphone amplifier, drive audiophile headphones up to 600Ω impedance and enjoy studio-grade sound quality from your gaming PC. The isolated audio design ensures pristine sound quality by separating audio components and circuits on a reserved motherboard section.
Enjoy lightning-fast data transfer speeds with the Lightning USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20G ports. Connect a wide range of USB devices and experience USB speeds up to 20Gb/s when using the Rear USB Type-C port. With the USB Front Type-C support, connecting the latest USB devices is a breeze, especially when combined with an MSI PC case for the ultimate convenience.
Splash your gaming rig with vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light. With 16.8 million colors and fancy LED effects, you can customize and control the RGB lighting of your PC in one software. Take your RGB experience to the next level with Mystic Light Extension, which allows you to easily control additional RGB strips and peripherals without the need for a separate RGB controller.
Protect your valuable components with MSI's PCI Express Steel Armor slots, which are reinforced with extra solder points to support heavy graphics cards and shield against electromagnetic interference. Double ESD protection ensures the grounding layer around the mounting holes prevents static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.
Rest assured that the MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI is certified for Windows 11 compatibility. Our dedicated R&D team has worked tirelessly to ensure seamless compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft's latest operating system on any MSI product.
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Non-ECC | |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 4000,4800,5600,6666 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Unbuffered memory |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Compatible processor series | Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium |
| Processor socket | LGA 1700 |
| Maximum number of SMP processors | 1 |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| RAID levels | 0,1,5,10 |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| Front panel audio connector | |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | |
| CPU fan connector | |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 6 |
| Chassis intrusion connector | |
| TPM connector | |
| 12V power connector |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| S/PDIF out port | |
| Digital audio optical out | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 5 |
| WiFi-AP antenna jack | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN | |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller | Intel I225-V |
| Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11ad,802.11b,802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z690 |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Number of mounting holes | 9 |
| Parallel processing technology support | Crossfire |
| PCI Express x4 slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 slots | 3 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 5 |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
| Width | 305 mm (11.9 ") |
| Depth | 244 mm (9.52 ") |
| Cables included | SATA |
| Drivers included |
| 1 | |
| Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | |
| Y |
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