Supports Intel Core 12th Gen Processors

The MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 motherboard supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors.

• Form Factor: ATX
• Socket Type: LGA 1700
• Chipset: Intel Z690

Direct 16+1+1 Phase VRM with 75A SPS

The robust VRM design features MSI exclusive Core Boost Technology powered by 2 x 8-pin CPU power connectors:

1. Digital PWM IC
2. 1 Phase GT Power
3. 16 Direct Power Phases (Smart Power Stage / 75A)
4. 1 Phase AUX Power

A 6-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz of thickened copper improves performance & system stability.

Complete Cooling Solution

VRM Cooling: Features heavy-plated heatsinks, connecting heat pipe, choke and 7W/mK thermal pads for improved thermal dissipation.

SSD Cooling: M.2 Shield Frozr prevents thermal throttling.

System Cooling: Connect and synchronize cooling with strategically placed pin-headers – including a dedicated pump-fan header.

Chipset Cooling: Includes an enlarged heatsink.

4 x DDR4 Dual Channel (5200+ MHz Overclocked*)

Memory Boost: A fully-isolated circuit delivers pure DDR4 data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance.

XMP profiles in MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB optimized and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for improved memory speed and stability.

*1DPC 1R Max. overclocking frequency 5200+ MHz, supports Intel XMP.

Fortified PCI-e 5.0 x16

MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points* to support the weight of heavy graphics cards and shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference:

• 1 x PCI-e 5.0 x16 slot (with Steel Armor)
• 2 x PCI-e 3.0 x16 slots

*All-new MSI Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solder welding improves signal clarity.

Gen4 M.2 Connectors

The MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 motherboard features MSI’s latest M.2 slots (Intel Optane supported):

• 4 x Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots

*M.2 specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

M.2 Shield Frozr

Even the world’s fastest SSDs will automatically slow if thermal throttling firmware detects excessively high temperatures.

M.2 Shield Frozr is MSI’s most advanced thermal solution, offering the best possible protection to ensure maximum SSD transfer speed performance.

Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.2

2.5G LAN: An Intel I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN controller delivers a premium network gaming experience.

USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C: Enables ultra-fast 20Gbps data transfer rates between devices.

HD Audio: 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with Audio Boost 5 & S/PDIF output.

Wi-Fi 6: Features an Intel Wi-Fi 6 module & Bluetooth 5.2 technology.