Description

MPG Z690 Force (WIFI) 12th Generation Intel ATX Motherboard from MSI

MSI Z690

BLUR THE LINE BETWEEN PERFORMANCE AND AESTHETICS

Take a step into the future. MSI have returned with the MPG Z690 series motherboards here to support the very latest 12th Generation Intel processors; boasting the brand new Intel 1700 LGA. The MSI Z690 Force Wi-Fi is filled with premium tech and bolstered with an arsenal of top-shelf modern features like; the very latest 5th generation PCI-e solution, DDR5 memory support, huge storage options with 5x m.2 slots (4x PCIe Gen4x4, 1x PCIe Gen3x4), lightning 20G USB connectivity, Audio/Core & DDR5 Memory boosts, a premium thermal design with heavy plated MOSFET heatsinks, high quality thermal pads, onboard M.2 Shield Frozr, Wi-Fi 6E support delivering speeds of up to 2400 Mbps and a fully comprehensive rear I/O. The Z690 Force WiFi combines all of these features with incredible durability and stunning aesthetics to squeeze every ounce of performance from your new CPU. Heed the call of the next-generation with MSI.

Intel Z690

Chipset

LGA 1700

CPU Socket

12th Generation Intel

Compatible CPUs

ATX

Form Factor

Special Features of the Z690 Force WiFi

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CORE BOOST

TECHNOLOGY

Combining 2x 8 pin power connectors and premium layout design, that is ready for unleashing the maximum performance.

DIGITAL

PWM

An aggressive digital VRM power design with digital PWM IC and direct 18 phases power system with 75A Smart Power Stage.

8 LAYER

PCB

8 layer PCB with the use of server grade material and 2oz thickened copper provides higher performance and long-lasting system stability with no compromise.

PCIE

STEEL ARMOR

Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability and strength.

AUDIO

BOOST 5

Isolated audio with a high quality audio processor & amp for the most immersive gaming experience.

Next Generation Connectivity with MSI

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2.5G NETWORK SOLUTION

Featuring premium 2.5G LAN with LAN manager delivers better network experience.

LIGHTNING USB 20G

Built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port, offers the 20Gbps transmission speed, 4X faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1.

MEMORY BOOST

The fully isolated DDR circuit to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming and overclocking performance.

ALL-NEW PCI-E 5.0

The latest Gen 5 PCI-E slots with up to 128GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed.

INTEL WI-FI 6E

The latest wireless solution supports MU-MIMO and BSS color technology, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps.

Premium Thermal Solution

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PREMIUM THERMAL DESIGN

Heavy plated mosfet heatsink with heat-pipe, high quality 7W/mK mosfet thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads ensure all cores run at top form.

M.2 SHIELD FROZR

Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.

PUMP FAN SUPPORT

Control watercooling pump speeds for best flow and noise control.

ENLARGED CHIPSET HEATSINK

Larger heatsink for chipset ensures better heat dissipation and cooling effects.

Aggressive Power Design

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2X 8PIN

CPU Power connectors

18

Direct Power Phases

1 PHASE

GT Power

1 PHASE

AUX Power

DIGITAL PWM IC

DIRECT 18 1 1 PHASES POWER DESIGN

Unleash, squeeze and sustain maximum CPU performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of direct 18 1 1 power phases. Combining 2x 8-pin power connectors and exclusive MSI Core Boost technology, MPG series motherboards are ready to sustain heavy daily loads.

The Latest Technologies

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WELCOME DDR5 MEMORY

A huge step forwards for DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combined with a dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, MPG Z690 FORCE WIFI is ready to deliver world class performance.

The Next Generation

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LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E

MSI Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E takes the theoretical bandwidth of a x16 interface to whopping 128GB/s, which is double of the speed of the previous generation. The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCI-E slot reduces any interference and electrical noise, fully supporting the higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds of PCI-E 5.0 signal.

Take Your Network To The Next Level

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WI-FI 6E & BLUETOOTH

Use your LAN port for online gaming while using Wi-Fi for other online applications. The Wi-Fi 6E adopts latest OFDMA, two-way MU-MIMO technologies and 6GHz band, delivering wireless transmission speeds up to 2.4Gbps.

Amp’ Up Your Audio Experience

HIGH QUALITY CAPACITORS

DEDICATED HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER

MSI AUDIO BOOST 5

Like a dedicated sound card, Audio Boost 5 offers a HD audio processor, dedicated amplifier and high quality audio capacitors all physically isolated from the rest of the motherboard circuitry to ensure the purest audio signal to locate enemies with pin-point accuracy. Powered by an ALC 4080 audio processor, this motherboards supports 120dB SNR, 32-bit/384kHz and DSD Super Audio CD playback & recording.

HIGH QUALITY AUDIO JACKS

ALC 4080 AUDIO PROCESSOR

Fortify Your System

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MSI STEEL PCIE ARMOUR

MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points are capable of supporting even the weight of the heaviest graphics cards. Plus when every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor protects the point of contact from external electromagnetic interference.

A Fully Comprehensive I/O

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1. 4X USB 2.0

2. DISPLAYPORT

3. 2.5G LAN

4. WIFI / BLUETOOTH

5. FLASH BIOS

6. HDMI

7. 5X USB 3.2 GEN2

8. 1X USB 3.2 GEN2X2

9. HD AUDIO

Core Specifications

Edition FORCE WIFI

Form Factor ATX

CPU Socket 1700

Chipset Intel Z690

RAM Memory Support

Memory Type DDR5

Memory Channel Dual (2)

Memory Type (ECC)  

Memory Type (R/U)  

Memory Speed (Mhz)  

Max. Memory Capacity  

Audio

Audio 8-Channel(7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost

Graphics Support

Primary GPU Interface PCIe 5.0 (x16)

NVIDIA SLI Support Not Supported

AMD CrossFire Support Supported

Integrated Graphics Requires Processor Graphics or Discrete GPU

On-Board Graphics Connectors

DisplayPort 1.4

HDMI 2.1

Internal Connectivity

Expansion Slots

5 x M.2 PCIe

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16

2 x PCIe 5.0 x16

SATA Support SATA3

RAID Support via  

Storage Mode Support Intel Optane Memory Ready

Internal I/O 6 x SATA III – 6Gb/s

External Connectivity

Network Interface Type

802.11ax WiFi LAN

Wired 2.5 Gigabit LAN

Network Chip/Modules

1 x Intel® I225V (2.5GbE LAN)

1 x Intel®Wi-Fi 6E AX210 BT5.2

Rear I/O Connectors

1 x Central Speaker Out

1 x DisplayPort 1.4

1 x Flash BIOS Button

1 x HDMI 2.1

1 x Headphone-Out

1 x Line Out

1 x Mic-In

1 x Rear Speaker Out

1 x RJ-45

1 x S/PDIF (Optical)

8 x USB 2.0

2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A

5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C

1 x WiFi 802.11ax 6E / Bluetooth 5.2

Additional Specifications

Water Cooled No

Cooling Passive Heatsinks

QPI Speed N/A

Board Dimensions  

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