| CPU | 1. LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/Intel Core i7 processors/Intel Core i5 processors |
| 2. L3 cache varies with CPU |
| Chipset | 1. Intel Z690 Express Chipset |
| Memory | 1. Support for DDR4 5333(O.C.) / DDR4 5133(O.C.) / DDR4 5000(O.C.) / 4933(O.C.) / 4800(O.C.) / 4700(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4500(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4300(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules |
| 2. 4 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory |
| 3. Dual channel memory architecture |
| 4. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) |
| 5. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules |
| 6. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: |
| 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz |
| * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3. |
| ** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports. |
| 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz |
| * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 |
| (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) |
| Audio | 1. Realtek ALC1220-VB CODEC |
| * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. |
| 2. High Definition Audio |
| 3. 2-channel analog output |
| 4. Support for S/PDIF Out |
| 7.1-channel digital signals |
| * Actual output of digital signals may vary depending on the playback content and software used, and an external DAC is required. |
| LAN | 1. Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| Wireless Communication module | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201: |
| 1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band |
| 2. BLUETOOTH 5.2 |
| 3. Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate |
| * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment. |
| Expansion Slots | 1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) |
| * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. |
| (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 5.0 standard.) |
| 2. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2) |
| (The PCIEX4 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) |
| Multi-Graphics Technology | 1. Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies |
| Storage Interface | CPU: |
| 1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) |
| Chipset: |
| 1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB) |
| 2. 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB/M2P_SB) |
| 3. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
| Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 |
| * Refer to "2-7 Internal Connectors, " for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. |
| Intel Optane Memory Ready |
| * System acceleration with Intel Optane Memory can only be enabled on the M.2 connectors supported by the Chipset. |
| USB | Chipset: |
| 1. 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support |
| 2. 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header |
| 3. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel |
| 4. 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) |
| Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hub: |
| 1. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
| 2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector |
| 3. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector |
| 4. 1 x CPU fan header |
| 5. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header |
| 6. 3 x system fan headers |
| 7. 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header |
| 8. 2 x addressable LED strip headers |
| 9. 2 x RGB LED strip headers |
| 10. 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors |
| 11. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
| 12. 1 x front panel header |
| 13. 1 x front panel audio header |
| 14. 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support |
| 15. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header |
| 16. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers |
| 17. 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors |
| 18. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) |
| 19. 1 x reset button |
| 20. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button |
| 21. 1 x reset jumper |
| 22. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
| * All fan headers are subject to support AIO_Pump, Pump and high performance fan with the capability of delivering up to 2A/12V @ 24W. |
| Back Panel Connectors | 1. 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support |
| 2. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) |
| 3. 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports |
| 4. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports |
| 5. 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) |
| 6. 1 x HDMI port |
| 7. 1 x DisplayPort |
| 8. 1 x RJ-45 port |
| 9. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector |
| 10. 2 x audio jacks |
| I/O Controller | 1. iTE I/O Controller Chip |
| H/W Monitoring | 1. Voltage detection |
| 2. Temperature detection |
| 3. Fan speed detection |
| 4. Water cooling flow rate detection |
| 5. Fan fail warning |
| 6. Fan speed control |
| * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. |
| BIOS | 1. 1 x 256 Mbit flash |
| 2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS |
| 3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
| Unique Features | 1. Support for APP Center |
| * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. |
| @BIOS |
| EasyTune |
| Fast Boot |
| Game Boost |
| ON/OFF Charge |
| RGB Fusion |
| Smart Backup |
| System Information Viewer |
| 2. Support for Q-Flash Plus |
| 3. Support for Q-Flash |
| 4. Support for Xpress Install |
| Bundled Software | 1. Norton Internet Security (OEM version) |
| 2. Realtek Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility |
| Operating System | 1. Support for Windows 11 64-bit |
| 2. Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor | 1. ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm |