| CPU | 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. |
| Chipset | 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 |
| * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration |
| Graphics | 1 x DisplayPort |
| 1 x HDMI port |
| * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. |
| ** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. |
| *** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. |
| Expansion Slots | Intel 12th Gen Processors |
| 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 |
| * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in support site. |
| ** Supports Intel Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIE slot. |
| Storage | 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 mode) |
| M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) |
| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| * 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. |
| Ethernet | 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| ASUS LANGuard |
| USB | 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio. |
| Back Panel 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Special Features | ASUS 5X PROTECTION III |
| - DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) |
| - Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection |
| - ESD Guards |
| - LANGuard |
| - Overvoltage Protection |
| - SafeSlot |
| - 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 |
| -Easy 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 |
| MemTest86 |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Manageability | WOL by PME, PXE |
| 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 guide |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| 30.5cm x 24.4cm |