Harness the power of 12th Gen Intel processors with the PRIME Z690-A ATX LGA 1700 Motherboard from ASUS. Designed for gaming enthusiasts, the PRIME Z690-A provides robust functionality enabling you to install resource-demanding components such as high-end RAM modules and graphics cards.
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| Chipset | Intel Z690 |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 |
Back Panel I/O
| USB | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) 1 x USB-C (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2) 2 x USB-A (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2) 4 x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1) |
| Thunderbolt | None |
| Display | 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI |
| Audio | 5 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm 1 x S/PDIF |
| Ethernet / Controller | 1 x Intel 2.5Gigabit |
Memory
| Memory Slots | 4 x 288-Pin |
| Memory Support | DDR5 4800, 5000, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000 MHz |
| Maximum Capacity | 128 GB |
| Channel Architecture | Dual Channel |
| ECC Support | Non-ECC Unbuffered |
Storage Expansion
| SATA | 4 x SATA III |
| M.2 | 2 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, SATA (Unspecified)) |
| U.2 | None |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5 (M.2) RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (M.2) |
Internal I/O
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| USB | 1 x 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB-C Port) 1 x 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB-A Port) 2 x 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB-A Port) |
| Multi-GPU Support | None |
| Air Cooling | 1 x 4-Pin CPU 1 x 4-Pin Assistant 4 x 4-Pin System 1 x Thermal Sensor |
| Liquid Cooling | 2 x 4-Pin Pump |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 24-Pin Mainboard 2 x 8-Pin ATX |
| Security | Chassis Intrusion, TPM Header |
| LED Header | 4 x RGB |
| Audio | None |
| Diagnostics | Clear CMOS, Power, Voltage Regulation |
| Add-On | 1 x Thunderbolt Card Header |
| Legacy | 1 x Serial |
BIOS
| ROM | 256 Mb |
Front Panel I/O
| Front Panel I/O | AAFP, USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
Audio
| Audio Codec | Realtek S1220A (7.1-Channel) |
| Bluetooth | None |
| Wi-Fi | None |
Software
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10 *As of October, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Physical
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions | 9.6 x 12" / 24.4 x 30.5 cm |
