Supports Intel Core 12th Gen Processors

The MEG Z690I UNIFY motherboard supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors.

• Form Factor: Mini-ITX
• Socket Type: LGA 1700
• Chipset: Intel Z690

Direct 10+1+1 Phase VRM with 105A SPS

Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built around a direct 10+1+1 phase VRM with 105A Smart Power Stage (SPS) with exclusive Core Boost Technology.

An 12-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz of thickened copper improves performance & system stability.

Premium Cooling Solution

VRM Cooling: Features heavy-plated heatsinks (with fan), connecting heat pipe, choke and 7W/mK thermal pads, and an aluminium backplate 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 chipset heatsink.

2 x DDR5 Dual Channel (6800+ MHz Overclocked*)

Memory Boost: A fully-isolated circuit delivers pure DDR5 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 6800+ MHz, supports Intel XMP 3.0 OC.

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:

• PCI-e 5.0 x16 slot (with Steel Armor)

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

Gen4 & Gen3 M.2 Connectors

The MEG Z690I UNIFY motherboard features MSI's latest M.2 slots (Intel Optane supported):

• 2 x Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots
• 1 x Gen3 x4 32Gb/s slot

*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 6E & Thunderbolt 4

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

Dual Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C: Enables ultra-fast 40Gbps bandwidth with 8K display support, and multi-port/daisy-chaining architecture.

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

Wi-Fi 6E: Features the latest Intel Wi-Fi 6E module (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.2 technology.