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Last Updated: Nov 07, 2024 20:53:52 UTC
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PRIME Z690-A
Intel Z690 (LGA 1700) ATX motherboard with PCIe 5.0, four M.2 slots, 16+1 DrMOS power stages, DDR5, HDMI, DisplayPort, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 support and Aura Sync RGB lighting
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: Optimises 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 optimising 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
VRM Heatsink and Thermal Pads
The two VRM heatsinks on Prime Z690-A are significantly larger than those found on earlier Z590 motherboards. Together with the thermal pads, they improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.
M.2 Heatsink
Two M.2 heatsinks take care of the three M.2 slots, warding off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers.
M.2 Backplate
An M.2 backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted. The backplate includes the Q-Latch mechanism to allow you to secure or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for traditional screws.
16+1 DrMOS
A VRM with 16+1 DrMOS delivers the power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors demand.
DDR5 Performance Enhancement
Prime Z690-A enhances DDR5 performance by providing overclocking options for not only high-speed kits, but even entry-level memory modules that have a locked power management IC (PMIC).
A dedicated circuit on the motherboard safely circumvents DDR5 memory PMIC restrictions, allowing you to step past the default 1.1-volt limit and push frequency and timings to the max.Ordinarily, a restricted PMIC that has been unlocked requires the system to be fully power-cycled each time memory voltage is adjusted. Prime Z690-A leverages onboard hardware and firmware to cleverly work around this irksome limitation, enabling voltage adjustments to be applied through the same soft system-reset process employed for previous generations of DDR memory.
Four M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps)
Prime Z690-A offers a total of four M.2 slots that support data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.
PCIe 5.0 Slot
The 12th Gen Intel processors bring PCIe 5.0 support to the market. PCIe 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards, and backward compatibility with previous versions of PCI Express.
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C
Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including both front and rear USB Type-C connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 for transmission speeds of up to 20 Gbps.
Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
This powerful ASUS-exclusive utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone* and incoming audio while preserving voices. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises are removed so you can hear and be heard with perfect clarity while gaming or during calls.
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CPU
LGA1700 LGA1700 LGA1700 LGA1700 LGA1700 LGA1700
CPU power
16+1 (60A) 10+1 (50A) 14+1 (50A) 14+1 (50A) 14+1 (50A) 14+1 (50A)
Memory
DDR5 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB DDR5 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB DDR5 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB DDR5 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB DDR5 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB DDR5 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB
Graphic output
DP1.4/HDMI2.1 DP1.4/HDMI2.1 DP1.4/HDMI2.1 DP1.4/HDMI2.1 DP1.4/HDMI2.1 DP1.4/HDMI2.1
Expansion slots
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16(max. @x4) 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (max. @x4) 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (max. @x4) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16(max. @x4) 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (max. @x4) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16(max. @x4) 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (max. @x4) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16(max. @x4) 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (max. @x4) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16(max. @x4)
SATA 6Gb/s
4 4 4 4 4 4
M.2
2 x 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2; 1 xUSB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (1C@B); 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2A1C@B, 1C@F); 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (4@B, 2@F) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1; 1 xUSB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (1C@B); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2A1C@B, 1C@F); 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (4@B, 2@F, ,1C@F) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1; 1 xUSB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (1C@B); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2A1C@B, 1C@F); 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (2@B, 4@F, ,1C@F) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1; 1 xUSB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (1C@B); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2A1C@B, 1C@F); 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (2@B, 4@F, ,1C@F) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1; 1 xUSB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (1C@B); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2A1C@B, 1C@F); 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (2@B, 4@F, ,1C@F) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1; 1 xUSB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (1C@B); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2A1C@B, 1C@F); 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (2@B, 4@F, ,1C@F)
Wireless
– – Intel Wi-Fi 6 – – Intel Wi-Fi 6
Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb 1 x Intel 1Gb 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb
Optimizes performance based on CPU and cooler loads to achieve results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts
Manages and controls all motherboard fans, automatically optimizing settings based on current system load and temperature
Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
