ASUS PRIME Z690-A Intel Core Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel

ASUS PRIME Z690-A Intel Core Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel
Z690 | Intel | LGA 1700 | ATX | DDR5 | PCIe 5.0

Specifications:
Model: Prime
Chipset: Intel Z690
Socket Set: LGA 1700
Form Factor: ATX
RAM: DDR5 with Dual Channel Capability
PCIE Version: 5.0 (Backwards Compatible)

Product Features:
Intel LGA 1700 socket:
Ready for 12th Gen Intel processors

Enhanced power solution:
16+1 DrMOS, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery

AI Overclocking:
Optimizes performance based on CPU and cooler loads to achieve results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts

AI Cooling:
Manages and controls all motherboard fans, automatically optimizing settings based on current system load and temperature

Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation:
Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences

Comprehensive cooling:
Large VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, M.2 backplate with Q-Latch, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4

Next-gen connectivity:
DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 header support, 4 PCIe 4.0 M.2

Technical Specifications:

CPU:
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
Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset:
Intel Z690 Chipset

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, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.

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:
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.22 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.23 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

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 2×2 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:

Frontal USB:
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

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

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

Operating System:
Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor:
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

What’s in the box
1 x Motherboard
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)
1 x Q-connector
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package(s)
1 x Support DVD
1 x User guide