ASUS Prime Z690-A Intel LGA1700 ATX RGB Motherboard

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th Generation Intel processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime Z690-A provides users and PC DIY builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

• IntelLGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel processors
• Enhanced power solution: 16+1 DrMOS, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
• AI Overclocking: Optimizes performance based on CPU and cooler loads to achieve results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts
• AI Cooling: Manages and controls all motherboard fans, automatically optimizing settings based on current system load and temperature
• Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
• Comprehensive cooling: Large VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, M.2 backplate with Q-Latch, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
• Next-gen connectivity: DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 header support, 4 PCIe 4.0 M.2

CPU:
• Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Chipset:
• Z690

Memory:
• 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 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 II

Graphics:
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI port

Expansion Slots:
• 1 x PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot
• 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Storage:
• M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
• M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Ethernet:
• 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
• ASUS LANGuard

Rear USB: Total 8 ports:
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C)
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A)

Front USB: Total 7 ports:
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector(s) (support(s) USB Type-C)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Audio:
• Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
• Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
• Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
• High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
• Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback

Audio Features:
• Audio Shielding
• Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
• Rear optical S/PDIF out port
• Premium audio capacitors
• Dedicated audio PCB layers
• Audio cover
• Unique de-pop circuit

Back Panel I/O Ports:
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C)
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A)
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
• 5 x Audio jacks
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

Internal I/O Connectors:
• 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)
• 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)
• 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s)
• 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)
• 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s)
• 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
• 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
• 4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
• 3 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
• 1 x AURA RGB header(s)
• 1 x Clear CMOS button
• 1 x COM Port header
• 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
• 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
• 1 x Power button
• 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
• 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
• 1 x Thermal Sensor header
• 1 x Thunderbolt header

Special Features:
• DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
• Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
• ESD Guards
• LANGuard
• Overvoltage Protection
• SafeSlot
• Stainless-Steel Back I/O
• M.2 Q-Latch
• Q-Connector
• Q-DIMM
• Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
• Q-Slot
• M.2 heatsink backplate
• M.2 heatsink
• VRM heatsink design
• Box headers
• Clear CMOS button
• CPU socket lever protector
• ProCool
• Pre-mounted I/O shield
• AURA RGB header(s)
• Addressable Gen 2 header(s)

BIOS:
• 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability:
• WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System:
• Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor:
• ATX 30.5cm x 24.4cm