- The ASUS PRIME Z690-A ATX motherboard is designed to support latest 12th Gen Intel CPU's with LGA 1700 socket, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors.
- The board is PCIe 5.0 Ready supporting up to 128GB DDR5 6000MHz(OC) of memory and Intel Turbo Boost Technology to push your experience to its peak.
- Enjoy extended connectivity with the next-gen technology of PCIe 5.0, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Four M.2 slots and Thunderbolt 4 header support.
- Comes with AI Overclocking optimizing performance based on CPU and cooler loads and AI Cooling which manges and controls all motherboard fans, automatically optimizing settings based on current system load and temperature.
- Prime Z690-A features the most comprehensive cooling options ever that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS. It employs VRM heatsink, M.2 Heatsink, M.2 backplate with Q-Latch and hybrid fan headers.
- The board comes with Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation which reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences.
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Prime Z690-A
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, the board provides users and PC DIY builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.
Three M.2 Slots
Comes with three M.2 slots that support data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.
PCIe 5.0 Slot
With 12th Gen Intel CPUs comes support for PCIe 5.0. It offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0. It also brings in signal integrity and backward compatibility.
Thunderbolt 4 Support
Features Thunderbolt 4 support via an on-board header. With Intel-certified ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card, it can enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable.
ASUS AI Overclocking
ASUS AI Overclocking is an intelligent utility that helps you get the most out of your build by automatically profiling your CPU and cooling system to predict optimal voltage and frequency settings.
AI Cooling
ASUS AI Cooling function will automatically manage and control motherboard-connected fans to ensure optimal settings based on current system load and temperature.
UEFI BIOS
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners.
DDR5 Performance
The board enhances DDR5 performance by providing overclocking options for not only high-speed kits, but even entry-level memory modules.
USB 3.2 Type-C
Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including rear USB Type-C connector with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transmission speeds of up to 20 Gbps.
Cooler by Design
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. The two VRM heatsinks with heatpads improve heat transfer.
App Specific Optimization
Turbo App allows you to define CPU overclocking, apply fan profiles, prioritize network data and optimize audio settings at the app level, so your system is set up exactly as needed.
Fan Xpert 4
The software provides comprehensive control over fans and all-in-one (AiO) cooler. Whether cooling with air or water, an Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click.
CPU Performance Boost
The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) utility automatically fine-tunes voltages, monitor system stats and adjusts overclocking parameter for optimal performance.
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| Model | ASUS PRIME Z690-A ATX Motherboard |
| Part Number | 90MB18L0-M0UAY0 |
| CPU Socket | Intel Socket LGA 1700 |
| CPU Support | 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 |
| Chipset | Intel 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 |
| On-Board Graphics support | 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI |
| Expansion Slot | Intel 12th Gen Processors: 1 x PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot 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 |
| Ethernet | 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
| Storage | Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 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 & SATA modes) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s 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 |
| USB Ports | 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 9 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 |
| 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 ports | 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 USB: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 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 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 |
| 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 manual |
| Operating System | Windows 11 64-bit Windows 10 64-bit |
| Dimensions | 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ATX Form Factor |
| Warranty | 3 Years of Brand Warranty |
