ASUS PRIME Z690-A ATX LGA 1700 Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- Intel Z690 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
SPECIFICATIONS
Processor
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Mainboard
Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
Storage
Intel® 11th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
- Only Intel® 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other
Intel® Z590 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)*
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Graphics
1 x HDMI port
Audio & Microphone
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
Ports
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
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
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
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
Physical Specification
Warranty Information
DESCRIPTION
ASUS PRIME Z690-A Motherboard
The ASUS PRIME Z690-A Motherboard from ASUS. Designed for gaming enthusiasts, the ASUS PRIME Z690-A Motherboard provides robust functionality enabling you to install resource-demanding components such as high-end RAM modules and graphics cards. An Intel Z690 chipset rests as the heart of this motherboard, giving you access to an LGA 1700 socket, four dual-channel DDR4 RAM slots, four SATA III ports, and four M.2 interfaces. Install a wide range of graphics and utility cards with a multitude of expansion slots including one PCIe 5.0 x16, one PCIe 3.0 x16, one PCIe 3.0 x4, and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. An array of USB ports and headers allows you to connect resource-demanding peripherals such as external drives and more with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C Ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port provides greater power for devices like audio interfaces and mass storage devices. A Realtek 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port delivers and enhanced data signal, giving you a solid connection essential for competitive online gaming. The PRIME Z690-A supports Windows 10 (64-Bit) as well as Windows 11 (64-Bit) right out of the box.
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Overall Rating
BEST QUALITY MOTHERBOARD OF 12TH GEN
13 November, 2021