Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th&13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and Windows 11, support PCIe 5.0 and DDR5.
Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking(GameFirst VI) and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration.
High-performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E, Bluetooth V5.2, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGaurd
Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, ROG Hyper M.2 card, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C port)
Industry-leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 withESS ES9018Q2C DAC for pinpoint positioning and dynamics
All ASUS Z690 Motherboards designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets
Supports 13th gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors.
*May require a BIOS update to boot the 13th gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors. Visit: https://www.asus.com/news/oujwh1old5n6oglf/
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Model
Brand
ASUS
Series
ROG
Model
MAXIMUS Z690 HERO
Part Number
90MB18E0-M0AAY0
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1700
* Designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets.
CPU Type
Supports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors* *May require a BIOS update to boot the 13th gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors. Visit: https://www.asus.com/news/oujwh1old5n6oglf/ * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Supported CPU Technologies
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.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Maximum Memory Supported
256GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 5.0 x16
2 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
* Actual support may vary by CPU. * Support x16 or x8/x8 modes. * When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x8 only and if ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only.
PCI Express 4.0 x16
1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
* Supports x4, x4/x4 modes.
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
Intel 12th Gen Processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
Intel Z690 Chipset:** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)*** Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)****
* 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. *** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. **** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1 or PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.
Intel Optane Ready
Yes
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC4082
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
Max LAN Speed
2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN
Wi-Fi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack button 1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Other Connectors
Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x Start button 1 x ReTry button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header
Software Feature
Windows 11
Ready
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector
Features
Features
Special Features: Extreme OC Kit - FlexKey button - ReTry button - Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Code - 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 heatsinks - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button - CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool II - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot - SafeDIMM AURA Sync - AURA RGB header(s) - Addressable Gen 2 header(s) Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with Quick Charge 4+ Support - Support: up to 60W charging* - Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A - Compatible with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector or can only support 27W ASUS HYDRANODE - 3 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P,CHA_FAN2P,CHA_FAN3P) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list.
Software Features: ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Sonic Radar III - DTS Sound Unbound - BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - AURA Creator - AURA Sync - Fan Xpert 4 - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ Power Control Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode MemTest86
BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit
Additional Information
Date First Available
November 01, 2024
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