MSI MAG Z690M Mortar Wifi DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The MSI MAG Z690M Mortar WiFi is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on Intel's Z690 chipset, designed for 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors using the LGA1700 socket. Its compact 9.6 x 9.6 inch (24.4 x 24.4 cm) footprint makes it well-suited for space-conscious builds without sacrificing connectivity or performance. Memory support is handled by four DDR5 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 128 GB total. At JEDEC standard, they run at 4800 MHz (1R), while Intel XMP 3.0 profiles push frequencies up to 6200+ MHz in a single-DIMM-per-channel, single-rank configuration. Dual Controller Dual-Channel mode is supported for increased memory bandwidth. Storage options are generous for a Micro-ATX board: two M.2 Key-M slots both support PCIe 4.0 x4, enabling NVMe drives at up to 64 Gb/s, and M2_2 additionally supports SATA 6Gb/s devices. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports (four from the Z690 chipset, two from an ASMedia ASM1061 controller) round out mass-storage connectivity. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations are supported across SATA devices. Networking is handled by a Realtek 8125BG 2.5 Gbps wired LAN controller alongside an Intel Wi-Fi 6E module (pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot), supporting 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands at up to 2.4 Gbps on a 160 MHz channel with MU-MIMO TX/RX. Bluetooth 5.2 is also included. The rear I/O panel provides a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20 Gbps Type-C port, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps Type-A ports, four USB 2.0 ports, HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz with HDR), DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 60Hz, HBR3), optical S/PDIF out, and HD audio connectors. Internal headers expand USB further with an additional Gen 2 10 Gbps Type-C connector and Gen 1 5 Gbps headers. Audio is powered by a Realtek ALC1200 codec delivering 7.1-channel High Definition Audio with S/PDIF output. RGB customisation is available through one 4-pin RGB LED connector and two 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors, alongside four EZ Debug LEDs for quick troubleshooting. Expansion slots include a primary PCIe 4.0 x16 slot from the CPU and a secondary PCIe 3.0 x4 slot from the chipset, plus a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. Two-way AMD CrossFire multi-GPU is supported. Power delivery uses a 24-pin ATX main connector and dual 8-pin ATX 12V connectors, with extended PWM heatsinks managing CPU VRM temperatures. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: Micro-ATX (9.6 x 9.6 in / 24.4 x 24.4 cm) - Socket: LGA1700 | Chipset: Intel Z690 - CPU Support: 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron - Memory: 4x DDR5, up to 128 GB, 4800 MHz JEDEC, up to 6200+ MHz OC (XMP 3.0) - M.2 Slots: 2x PCIe 4.0 x4 (M-Key) - SATA: 6x SATA 6Gb/s - LAN: Realtek 8125BG 2.5 Gbps - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, up to 2.4 Gbps), Bluetooth 5.2 - USB Rear: 1x 20Gbps Type-C, 3x 10Gbps Type-A, 4x USB 2.0 - Display Out: HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 60Hz) - Audio: Realtek ALC1200, 7.1-channel HD Audio, S/PDIF - Warranty: 3 Years