PREMIUM HARDWARE DESIGNN/AWith years of experience MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs evaluated a wide selection of high quality components and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.N/AN/ATHERMAL SOLUTION FOR MORE CORES AND HIGHER PERFORMANCEN/AWith more cores processors thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end Intel CPU to run in full speed with MSI motherboards.N/AN/AM.2 SHIELD FROZRN/AWorlds fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance.N/AN/AFULLY CONTROLLABLE IN BIOS AND SOFTWAREN/AMSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.N/AN/AFROZR AI COOLINGN/ADetecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.N/AN/ADIY 2.0 INTEGRATING WITH THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENTN/AConnect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.N/AN/ACORE BOOSTN/ACore Boost technology combines MSIs premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.N/AN/A16 + 1 +1 DUET RAIL POWER SYSTEMN/AUnleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with digital CPU power system. Combining 8 + 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology MAG series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy gaming loadings.N/AN/A1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING!N/AMSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.N/AN/ALOAD-LINE CALIBRATIONN/AWhat you set is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.N/AN/AOVERVOLTAGE PROTECTIONN/APrevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.N/AN/ADIGITALL POWER DESIGNN/AA fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Creating the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking.N/AN/ADOUBLE POWER CONNECTORSN/ATwo 8-pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.N/AN/APRE-INSTALLED IO SHIELDN/AFeaturing the pre-installed IO shielding makes your installation process easier and safer. The patent-pending design protect your IO ports and also prevent electrostatic discharge damage makes your motherboard a strong gaming foundation.N/AN/AXL CLIPN/AThe enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.N/AN/AEZ DEBUG LEDN/ARun into trouble? Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.N/AN/AEZ LED CONTROLN/AA built-in LED button on the motherboard to control your light effect. Turn on/off your light in a second!N/AN/ADIY GADGETSN/AWith these useful accessories you will build up your system more easily.N/AN/AEZ M.2 ClipN/AHave trouble turning screws?N/AMSI innovative EZ M.2 clip assist you install an M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly.N/AN/AULTIMATE MOTHERBOARD PROTECTIONN/ADouble ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.N/AN/APCB DESIGNN/AThe PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.N/AN/AWINDOWS 11 CERTIFIEDN/AWith MSI you benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 11.N/AWith a true dedication to performance our R&D team has made sure everything works as intended when using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on any MSI product.N/AN/AENHANCED PERFORMANCEN/AHigh performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether youre a gamer prosumer or PC enthusiast.N/AN/AFAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGEN/AMSI Z690 motherboards support all the latest storage standards which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.N/AN/AOPTANE: BOOST YOUR HDD TO PERFORM LIKE AN SSDN/APC Enthusiasts can now enjoy the performance of an SSD on their HDD by coupling it with the new Intel Optane Memory device. Intel Optane technology provides an unparalleled combination of high throughput low latency high quality of service and high endurance.N/AN/ACLICK BIOS 5N/AGet more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance efficiency or overclocking world records!N/AN/AMSI CENTERN/AMSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.N/AN/ARESIZABLE BAR (RE-SIZE BAR)N/AResizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.N/AN/ACONNECTIVITYN/AMSI motherboards are built with a variety of connectors to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio advanced LAN networking capabilities USB and Mystic Light turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.N/AN/AOPTIMIZE ONLINE GAMING TRAFFIC FOR LOWER LATENCY!N/AMSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency.N/AN/AHIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORKN/A2.5Gbps LAN provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN. This is a premium solution for demanding users.N/AN/AHIGH DEFINITION ALC4080 AUDIO PROCESSORN/AFrom HD-A to USB Interface twice the DAC format from 32-bit/192kHz to 32-bit/384kHz deliver the highest sound quality.N/AN/AHIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORSN/AA high fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics and realism for studio level headphones is ensured.N/AN/AHD AUDIO CONNECTORSN/AHIGH QUALITY AUDIO JACKS WITH S/PDIFN/AKeep your sound perfect by transmit your audio with pure digital signal.N/AN/ADEDICATED HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERN/AA dedicated headphone can drive audiophile headphones up to 600 impedance delivering studio-grade sound quality from your gaming PC.N/AN/AISOLATED AUDIO DESIGNN/ALike a dedicated sound card audio components and circuits have been laid on a reserved motherboard section and electrically isolated.N/AN/ASEPARATED AUDIO LAYERS FOR CLEAN LEFT & RIGHT CHANNELSN/AUsing separated layers in the PCB ensures equally pristine sound quality for both left and right audio channels.N/AN/AAudio Boost protects your ears by eliminating those annoying loud popping sounds when you plug/unplug devices or turn your PC on/off.N/AN/AEXTEND YOUR RGB EXPERIENCE WITH EASEN/AAdd more color if you want! Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system without needing a separate RGB controller.