| BASIC INFORMATION | ||
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS | |
| Form Factor | ATX 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
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| Basic Information | ||
| Chipset | Z690 | |
| 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, - Gold-plated audio jacks, - Rear optical S/PDIF out port, - Premium audio capacitors, - Audio cover |
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| CPU | Intel Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors, Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
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| Memory | ||
| Memory | Type: DDR5, Slots: 4 x DIMM, Supported Memory: DDR5 6400+(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800 MT/s Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory, Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP), OptiMem II Maximum Memory: 128GB |
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| 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*, Intel® 12th Gen Processors, M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.), - Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110, - Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode, Intel® Z690 Chipset**, M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode), M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes), Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode), Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode), 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
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| Graphics | ||
| Graphics | 1 x HDMI port, 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt video outputs |
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| Connector & Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI port | |
| LAN | 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard |
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| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6E, 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*, Bluetooth v5.2 hardware ready |
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| Internal I/O Ports | Fan and Cooling related: 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header, 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header, 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header, 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers, 1 x W_PUMP+ 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), 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, USB: 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: 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers, 1 x AURA RGB header, 1 x FlexKey button, 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP), 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin), 1 x Start button, 1 x ReTry button, 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header, 1 x Thermal Sensor header |
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| USB Port | Rear USB: Total 11 ports, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C), 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C), 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A), Front USB: Total 9 ports, 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 |
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| WARRANTY INFORMATION | ||
| Manufacturing Warranty | 3 years | |
The Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 12th Gen ATX Motherboard is a high-performance motherboard designed for gaming enthusiasts and PC builders who demand top-of-the-line features and cutting-edge technology. It is compatible with the 12th generation Intel Core processors, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors, offering excellent performance and support for advanced features.One of the standout features of this motherboard is its audio capabilities. It comes equipped with the ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082, delivering immersive and high-quality audio experiences. The audio codec supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack-retasking, allowing for versatile audio connectivity options. It also features SupremeFX Shielding Technology, ESS SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP, gold-plated audio jacks, and premium audio capacitors, ensuring exceptional audio output and recording quality.The motherboard boasts a robust and feature-rich design. It has an ATX form factor, providing ample space for expansion and customization. The chipset is Z690, offering extensive connectivity options and support for the latest technologies. It includes an HDMI port and Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports that support DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt video outputs, enabling seamless connectivity to high-resolution displays and other devices.In terms of storage and memory, the Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO motherboard has you covered. It supports DDR5 memory with a maximum capacity of 128GB, allowing for lightning-fast data transfer and multitasking capabilities. The motherboard includes multiple M.2 slots and SATA ports, providing flexibility for storage expansion and fast data access.Additionally, the motherboard offers a comprehensive range of I/O ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors, USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers, USB 2.0 headers, addressable Gen 2 headers, and more. It also features Intel Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth v5.2, ensuring reliable wireless connectivity.Asus stands behind the quality and reliability of the ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO motherboard, offering a three-year manufacturing warranty. This ensures peace of mind and support for any potential issues that may arise.
It’s clear that ASUS has put most of the focus on users planning to buy DDR5 memory for Alder Lake, but it does have a small selection of DDR4 supported Z690 models. The most premium of these is the ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WIFI D4 with a Wi-Fi 6 CNVi, USB 3.2 G2x2 Type-C support, four PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, as well as a premium SupremeFX ALC4080 HD audio codec and Savitech amplifier pairing for the onboard audio. Its TUF Gaming series occupies the mid-range with a model with WIFI and without, but with four PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, and dual Type-C connectivity on the rear panel (3.2 G2x2 & G2).
Operating as mid-range and entry-level models is the Prime series, with the Z690-P WIFI D4 offering Wi-Fi 6, or without this for a slightly cheaper price. ASUS doesn’t have any DDR4 enabled Z690 models in mini-ITX, but for users looking to build a smaller system with Alder Lake and DDR4, the ASUS Prime Z690M Plus D4 offers three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, four SATA, and support for DDR4-5333 memory out of the box.
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