Intel® Z690 EATX motherboard with 24+1 power stages, DDR5 with OptiMem III, Five M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ Support, Dual Thunderbolt™ 4, PCIe® 5.0, Onboard Wi-Fi 6E and Aura Sync RGB lighting


• Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors

• Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration

• Robust Power Solution: 24+1 teamed power stages rated for 105 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors

• Optimized Thermal Design: Cold forged heatsink, enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, penta M.2 heatsinks and dual with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone

• High Performance Networking: Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Marvell® AQtion 10Gb, Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard

• Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe® 5.0, Gen 5 M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector with Thunderbolt™ 4 support, rear triple USB Type-C® ports

• Industry Leading Immersive Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 codec with ESS® ES9018Q2C DAC for high-fidelity audio

• Unmatched Personalization: AniMe Matrix™ LED display, 2” LiveDash OLED, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers

• DIY Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe slot Q-release, V-Latch switch, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, M.2 Q-Latch, SafeSlot, ROG Glavis and ROG graphics card holder

Renowned Software: Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86 CPU
Intel Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel Core^TM, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Intel Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel Core^TM, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors^Note1
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0^Note2
Note1: Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Note2: Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Z690
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 6400+(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/5000(OC)/4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem III
Note: Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
Graphics
2 x Intel Thunderbolt^TM 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt^TM video outputs
Note: Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
Note: Support 4K60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
Expansion Slots
Intel 12th Gen Processors^Note1
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes) ^Note2
Intel Z690 Chipset^Note3
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
Note1: Please check PCIe bifurcation table in support site.
Note2: M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_1 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled.
Note3: Support Intel Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot.
Storage
Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports^Note1
Intel 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110^Note2
- Intel 12th Gen processors support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode.
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280
- Intel 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.
Intel Z690 Chipset^Note2
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes)
DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports^Note4
Note1: Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Note2: Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots.
Note3: M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_1 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled.
Note4: RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports.
Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x Marvell 10Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless and Bluetooth
Intel Wi-Fi 6E
USB
Rear USB:
Total 10 ports
1 x Thunderbolt^TM 4 port (1 x USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (7 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
1 x Thunderbolt^TM 4 connector (1 x USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- ESS SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP
- LED-illuminated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Audio cover
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x Thunderbolt^TM 4 USB Type-C port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (7 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
1 x HDMI port
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port
5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack^TM button
1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
2 x 4-pin Radiator Fan headers
2 x W_PUMP+ headers
1 x WB_SENSOR header
1 x 2-pin Water In header
1 x 2-pin Water Out header
1 x 3-pin Water Flow header
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector
Storage related
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
1 x DIMM.2 slot supports 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x Intel Thunderbolt^TM 4 port (USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x 6-pin ARGB Gen 2 header to support 2 x ARGB Gen 2 headers
1 x Addressable Gen 2 header
1 x AURA RGB header
1 x BIOS Switch button
2 x BCLK button
1 x FlexKey button
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper
1 x Osc sence header
12 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x ReTry button
1 x RSVD switch
1 x RSVD header
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x Slow Mode switch
1 x Start button
1 x V_Latch switch
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
Special Features
Extreme OC Kit
- FlexKey button
- LN2 Mode
- Probelt
- ReTry button
- Safe boot button
- Start button
- Slow Mode
Extreme Engine Digi+
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
- MicroFine Alloy Choke
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-Code
- Q-Connector
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU red, DRAM yellow, VGA white, Boot Device yellow green)
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsink
- Steel backplate
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack^TM button
- Clear CMOS button
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
AURA Sync
- ROG AURA sync backplate
- AURA RGB header(s)
- Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
Dual BIOS
OLED 2"
Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with Quick Charge 4+ Support
- Support: up to 60W charging
- Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.321V max. 3A
- Compatible with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS
Note: To support 60W, please install the power cable to 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector or can only support 27W
ASUS HYDRANODE
- 2 x Chassis fan support (CHA_FAN1P,CHA_FAN2P)
Note: Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list.
Software Features
ROG Exclusive Software
- GameFirst VI
- ROG CPU-Z
- ROG True Voltician
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion
- Sonic Radar III
- DTS Sound Unbound
- BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version)
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)
- AURA Creator
- AURA Sync
- Fan Xpert 4
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
- OLED Display
- AniMe MatrixTM LED Display
AI Suite 3
- Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking
TPU
EPU
DIGI+ Power Control
Turbo app
MyAsus
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
MemTest86
BIOS
2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories
Cables
1 x 1-to-3 ARGB splitter cable
1 x 1-to-2 ARGB splitter cable
2 x 1-to-4 fan splitter cables
1 x RGB extension cable
3 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack
ROG Fan Controller
1 x ROG Fan Controller
1 x Fan EXT PWR cable
1 x ARGB input cable
1 x USB input cable
1 x ROG Fan Controller 3M Mounting tape
1 x Fan Controller manual
ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink
1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink
1 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2
2 x M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2
ROG True Voltician
1 x ROG True Voltician
4 x cables for ROG True Voltician
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
1 x M.2 SSD screw package
1 x Q-connector
1 x ROG CLAVIS DAC
1 x ROG graphics card holder
1 x ROG key chain
1 x ROG logo plate stickers
1 x ROG screwdriver
1 x ROG stickers
1 x ROG thank you card
1 x Thermal pad package for M.2 heatsink
Installation Media
1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
Documentation
1 x User guide
Operating System
Windows 10 64bit
Form Factor
EATX
30.5cm x 27.7cm
Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
15 x 13 x 5

Weight
12.85 lb

Warranty Information
3 Years