MSI MPG Z690 CARBON EK X Intel Motherboard

MPG Z690 CARBON EK X
Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® Celeron® processors for LGA 1700 socket
Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 6666+(OC) MHz
CPU + VRM + M.2 Water Cooling: A custom-designed EK monoblock with build-in inflow indicator that offers pristine cooling for both the CPU, VRM and primary M.2 section
Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Enhanced Power Design: Direct 18+1+1 phases power, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost
M.2 Shield Frozr: All M.2 slots covered with Shield Frozr to built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
MYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8 million colors / fancy lighting effects controlled in one click. MYSTIC LIGHT SYNC supports RGB, RAINBOW(ARGB), Corsair LED strips and Ambient devices.
2.5G LAN with LAN Manager and Intel Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
AUDIO BOOST 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
High Quality PCB: 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server grade level material
Pre-installed I/O Shield: Better EMI protection and more convenience for installation

EK CUSTOM-DESIGNED CPU + VRM WATER COOLING
Sustain the high performing for 12th gen Intel core processors, a custom-designed EK cooling solution that offers pristine cooling for both the CPU, VRM and primary M.2 section is used to prevent thermal throttling, allowing gamers to sustain heavy gaming loadings without the noisy environment. It's ready for everything!

M.2 SHIELD FROZR
World’s 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.

FROZR AI COOLING
Detecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.

FULLY CONTROLLABLE IN BIOS AND SOFTWARE
MSI 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.

OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING
Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.

LATEST DDR5 MEMORY
A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, MPG Z690 CARBON EK X is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.

EXTREME STABILITY & COMPATIBILITY TESTING
MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.

SMT DDR5 MEMORY SLOT
The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) welding process reduces the defect rate of slot solder joints, electromagnetism, and interference. Combining with exclusive Memory Boost technology allows MSI motherboards to deliver the clean and pure high-frequency DDR5 signal.

EASY OVERCLOCKING WITH XMP PROFILE
The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

OPTIMIZE ONLINE GAMING TRAFFIC FOR LOWER LATENCY!
MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency.

ISOLATED AUDIO DESIGN
Like a dedicated sound card, audio components and circuits have been laid on a reserved motherboard section and electrically isolated.

DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2x2 20G
Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! MPG Z690 series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, offering never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s when connecting the Rear USB Type-C.

USB FRONT TYPE-C
MSI gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.

MSI CENTER
MSI 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.

Mystic Light
Create your own colorful masterpiece with ease. Splash any color you want with just a few clicks!

GLOW YOUR PC
Splash on some color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colors and fancy LED effects. MSI Mystic Light provides you complete control of RGB lighting of your PC in one software.

EXTEND YOUR RGB EXPERIENCE WITH EASE
Add 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.

Technical Details
Brand : MSI
Model : MPG Z690 CARBON EK X 

PROCESSOR
Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
Processor socket LGA1700

CHIPSET
Intel® Z690 Chipset

MEMORY
4x DDR5 memory slots, support up to 128GB
Supports 1R 4800 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)
Max. overclocking frequency:
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6666+ MHz
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
Supports Intel® XMP 3.0 OC
Supports Dual Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory

EXPANSION SLOTS
3x PCIe x16 slots
PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots (From CPU)
Support PCIe 5.0
Support x16/ x0, x8/ x8
PCI_E3 slot (From Z690 Chipset)
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4

ONBOARD GRAPHICS
1x HDMI 2.1 with HDR port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz
1x DisplayPort 1.4 port with HBR3, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz

MULTI-GPU
Supports AMD® CrossFire™ Technology

STORAGE
4x SATA 6Gb/s ports - SATA5~8* (From Z690 Chipset)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - SATAA & SATAB (From ASMedia ASM1061)
5x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 slot (From CPU)
Supports PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_2 slot (From Z690 Chipset)
Supports PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_3 slot (From Z690 Chipset)
Supports PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_4 slot (From Z690 Chipset)
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4
Supports SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_5 slot (From Z690 Chipset)
Supports PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_2~5 support Intel® Optane™ Memory
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel Core™ processors

RAID
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 , RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

USB
Intel® Z690 Chipset
1x USB3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps Type-C port on the back panel
6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (5 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 Type-C available through the internal connector)
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports available through the internal connector
4 USB 2.0 ports on the back panel

USB Hub-GL850G
4x USB 2.0 ports available through internal connectors

AUDIO
Realtek® ALC4080 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output

LAN
1x Intel® I225V 2.5Gbps LAN controller

WIFI & BLUETOOTH
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E module
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

INTERNAL CONNECTORS
1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
5x M.2 slots (M-Key)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C connector
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
2x USB 2.0 Type-A connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
6x 4-pin system fan connectors
1x Front panel audio connector
2x System panel connectors
1x Chassis Intrusion connector
1x Clear CMOS jumper
1x TPM module connector
1x TBT connector (supports RTD3)
1x Tuning Controller connector

LED FEATURE
1x EZ LED Control switch
4x EZ Debug LED
1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector

BACK PANEL PORTS
USB 2.0
DisplayPort
2.5G LAN
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Audio Connectors
Flash BIOS Button
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C
Optical S/PDIF Out

DIMENSIONS
ATX Form Factor
12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

MOUNTING
9 mounting holes

OPERATING SYSTEM
Support for Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit

BOX CONTENT
Wifi - Antenna
EK Leak Tester
User Manual
Quick Installation Guide
M.2 Screw / Standoff Sets
Screw Drivers
USB Drives
2x SATA Cables
1 to 2 RGB LED Extension Y Cable
Corsair RGB LED Extension
Rainbow RGB LED Extension Cable
Cable Stickers
MPG Stickers
Case Badge
Cleaning Brush
Reward Program / Shout Out Flyer
Registration Card
Product Catalog