ASUS Prime Z690-A LGA 1700(Intel 12th) ATX Motherboard (16+1 DrMOS,PCIe 5.0,DDR5,4X M.2, Intel 2.5 Gb LAN,USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel Type-C,Thunderbolt 4,Aura Sync RGB Lighting)

ASUS Prime Z690-A LGA 1700(Intel 12th) ATX Motherboard (16+1 DrMOS,PCIe 5.0,DDR5,4X M.2, Intel 2.5 Gb LAN,USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel Type-C,Thunderbolt 4,Aura Sync RGB Lighting)

• Intel LGA 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

5-Way Opitmization

• Easy Optimization is an automated tuning utility that enhances overclocking and cooling profiles for your unique system configuration.

• A stress test feature allows you to optimize and overclock for CPU- or memory-centric workloads.

M.2 Heatsink

Two M.2 heatsinks take care of the three M.2 slots, warding off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers.

VRM Heatsink and Thermal PadsThe two VRM heatsinks on Prime Z690-A are significantly larger t

Model

PRIME Z690-A

CPU

Intel Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel Core & 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors

Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

 Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

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

* Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI port

 Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Supports max. 8K 60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.

 Supports 4K 60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.

Expansion Slots

Intel12th Gen Processors

1 x PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)

Intel Z690 Chipset

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot

2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Supports Intel Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIE slot.

Storage

Supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Intel12th Gen Processors

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110

- Intel12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.

Intel Z690 Chipset

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

 Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

 Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots.

Ethernet

1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LAN Guard

USB

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

Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*

- 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

 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.

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

Fan and Cooling related

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)

Power related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

Storage related

4 x M.2 slots (Key M)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

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

Miscellaneous

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

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III

- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)

- Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection

- ESD Guards

- LANGuard

- Overvoltage Protection

- SafeSlot

- Stainless-Steel Back I/O

ASUS Q-Design

- M.2 Q-Latch

- 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

- VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY

- Box headers

- Clear CMOS button

- CPU socket lever protector

- ProCool

- Pre-mounted I/O shield

AURA Sync

- AURA RGB header(s)

- Addressable Gen 2 header(s)

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

- AURA Creator

- AURA Sync

- Fan Xpert 4

- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

AI Suite 3

-Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking

TPU

EPU

DIGI+ VRM

Turbo app

ASUS CPU-Z

DTS:X Ultra

Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)

WinRAR

UEFI BIOS

AI Overclocking Guide

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

FlexKey

MemTest86

BIOS

256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Miscellaneous

1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)

1 x Q-connector

1 x M.2 Q-Latch package(s)

Installation Media

1 x Support DVD

Documentation

1 x User guide

Operating System

Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor

ATX : 30.5cm x 24.4cm