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Product Details
MSI MEG Z690I UNIFY Desktop Motherboard - Intel Chipset - Socket LGA-1700 - Pentium, Celeron Processor Supported
- Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® Celeron® processors for LGA 1700 socket
- Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5-6800+MHz(OC)
- Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports: Thunderbolt USB-C at true 40 Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chaining and Multi-Port Accessory Architecture provide reliable connectivity and better user experience.
- Dedicated for Extreme OC: The top-notch R&D design and exclusive 2 DIMM solution for an even clearer DDR5 memory signal to explore the boundaries of memory overclocking, deliver the world class memory performance.
- Extreme Power Design: Premium digital PWM, direct 10+1+1 phases with 105A Smart Power Stage and Titanium Choke III to unleash the true power of your processors.
- Triple M.2 Connectors : Onboard triple M.2 connectors for the maximum storage performance with dual Lightning Gen 4 solution.
- Outstanding Cooling Solution: Frozr Heatsink, VRM Heat-pipe, Aluminum Cover, M.2 Shield Frozr and Aluminum Backplate ensure the extreme performance with low temp.
- 2.5G LAN with latest Wi-Fi 6E: Onboard 2.5G LAN with LAN manager and latest Wi-Fi 6E solution which supports 6GHz spectrum delivering the best online gaming experience.
- 12 Layer Server Grade PCB Design: Provides higher performance and long-lasting system stability without any compromise.
- Audio Boost 5: Isolated audio with a high quality ALC4080 audio processor & amp for the most immersive gaming experience.
PROCESSOR
- Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors
- Processor socket LGA1700
CHIPSET
Intel® Z690 Chipset
MEMORY
- 2x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 64GB
- Supports 1R 4800 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)
- Max. overclocking frequency:
- 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6800+ MHz
- 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
- Supports Intel® XMP 3.0 OC
- Supports Dual Controller Dual-Channel mode
- Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
EXPANSION SLOTS
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (From CPU)
ONBOARD GRAPHICS
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4 port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz
- 1x HDMI 2.1 with HDR port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz
- Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics.
- Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
THUNDERBOLT 4
- Intel® JHL8540 Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller
- 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C) ports on the back panel
- Supports up to 40Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt devices
- Supports up to 20Gbps transfer rate with USB4 devices
- Supports up to 10Gbps transfer rate with USB 3.2 devices
- Supports up to 5V/3A ,15W power charging
- Each port can daisy-chain up to three Thunderbolt 4 devices or five Thunderbolt 3 devices
- Supports up to 8K display (need to connect the DisplayPort of the motherboard or discrete graphics card to the Mini DisplayPort Input port on the back panel)
STORAGE
- 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From Z690 chipset)
- 3x M.2 slots (Key M)
- M2_1 slot (From CPU)
- Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
- Supports 2280 storage devices
- M2_2 slot (From Z690 chipset)
- M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4
- Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s
- Supports 2280 storage devices
- M2_3 slot (From Z690 chipset)
- M2_3 supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
- Supports 2280 storage devices
- M2_2~3 slots support Intel® Optane™ Memory
- M2_1 slot (From CPU)
- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel Core™ processors
RAID
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
USB
- Intel® Z690 Chipset
- 1x USB3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps port (1 Type-C internal connector)
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports on the back panel
- 6x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports( (4 Type-A ports on the back panel and 2 ports available through internal USB connectors)
- 2x USB 2.0 ports available through the internal USB connector
AUDIO
Realtek® ALC4080 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN
- 1x Inte® I225V 2.5Gbps LAN controller
WIRELESS LAN & BLUETOOTH
- Intel®Wi-Fi 6E
- The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
- Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
- Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
- Supports Bluetooth® 5.2, FIPS, FISMA
- Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.
- Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.
INTERNAL CONNECTORS
- 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 3x M.2 slots (M-Key)
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C connector
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
- 1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
- 1x 4-pin system fan connector
- 1x Front panel audio connector
- 1x System panel connector
- 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1x TPM module connector
LED FEATURE
- 4x EZ Debug LED
- 1x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
BACK PANEL CONNECTORS
- DisplayPort
- USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps (Type-A)
- 2.5G LAN
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps (Type-C)
- HD Audio Connectors
- Clear CMOS Button
- HDMI
- USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps (Type-A)
- Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt passthrough)

DIMENSIONS
- 6.7 in. x 6.7 in. [17.0 cm x 17.0 cm]
- Mini-ITX Form Factor
BOX CONTENT
- MSI® does not guarantee the risks or damages caused by changing the cover.
- These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice.
| Number of Thunderbolt 4 Ports | 2 |
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
| Product Type | Desktop Motherboard |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Z690IUNIFY |
| Manufacturer Website Address | http://www.msi.com |
| Manufacturer | MSI |
| Product Model | Z690I UNIFY |
| Product Name | Z690I UNIFY Desktop Motherboard |
| Product Line | MEG |
| Brand Name | MSI |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Brand Compatibility | Intel |
| Memory Technology | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Memory Speed Supported | 5600 MHz |
| 5600 MHz |
| Processor Supported | Pentium |
| Celeron | |
| Processor Socket | Socket LGA-1700 |
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Shipping & Return
Return Policy
You need to have a Return Authorization (RA) number before returning any products to HSSL Technologies.
For a hard copy of this form and a shipping label, please include your request in the form below.
You can also request an RA online by submitting an RA Request via email. Once you have provided HSSL Technologies with the appropriate information, we will contact you with an assigned RA number.
Defective or DOA Products
DOA or defective products are returned for REPLACEMENT ONLY with the same product/model. Deviations from this policy may result in a 20% Returns Processing Service Charge.
- Defective products must be in the original factory carton with all original packing materials.
- The Return Authorization number must be on the shipping label, not the carton. Please do not write on the carton.
- Returns must be shipped freight prepaid. Products received freight collect, without an RA number, or not approved for return will be refused.
- Return Authorization numbers are valid for fourteen (14) days only. Products returned after expiration will be refused.
- HSSL credits are based on the purchase price or current price, whichever is lower.
General Return Terms
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We will also pay return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (e.g., you received an incorrect or defective item).
You should expect to receive your refund within approximately six weeks of giving your package to the return shipper. This period includes:
- 5–10 business days for us to receive your return from the shipper
- 3–5 business days for us to process your return
- 5–10 business days for your bank to process the refund
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and product details. We will respond quickly with instructions for returning items from your order.
Shipping Policy
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and certain products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you select. Depending on the provider, estimated shipping dates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that shipping rates for many items are weight-based. The weight of each item can be found on its product detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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