
Model | |
Brand | ASUS |
Model | PRIME Z690-A DDR5 |
Supported CPU | |
CPU Socket Type | LGA 1700 |
* Designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets. | |
CPU Type | Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors |
Supports Intel Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors | |
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. | |
Supported CPU Technologies | 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. | |
Chipsets | |
Chipset | Intel Z690 |
Onboard Video | |
Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic |
Memory | |
Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR5) |
Memory Standard | DDR5 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800 |
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). | |
Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
Expansion Slots | |
PCI Express 5.0 x16 | 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
* Actual support may vary by CPU. | |
* Please check PCIe bifurcation table in support site. | |
PCI Express 3.0 x16 | 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
* Supports x4 mode. | |
PCI Express x4 | 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4 |
PCI Express x1 | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
Storage Devices | |
SATA 6Gb/s | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
M.2 | Intel 12th Gen Processors: |
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 | |
- Intel 12th 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) | |
* 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. | |
Intel Optane Ready | Yes |
Onboard Audio | |
Audio Chipset | Realtek S1220A |
Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
Onboard LAN | |
LAN Chipset | Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet |
Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000/2500Mbps |
Rear Panel Ports | |
Back 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 | |
Onboard 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 | |
Other 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) | |
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 | |
Physical Spec | |
Form Factor | ATX |
LED Lighting | RGB |
Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector |
2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector | |
Windows Compatibility | |
Windows 11 | Supported |
Features | |
Special Features: | |
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III | |
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) | |
Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection | |
ESD Guards | |
LANGuard | |
Overvoltage Protection | |
SafeSlot | |
Features | 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 | |
5-Way 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 | |
BIOS: | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
Manageability: | WOL by PME, PXE |
Operating System: | Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit |