Name: Asus PRIME Z690 A ATX Intel LGA 1700 Motherboard
Brand: ASUS
SKU: PRIME Z690-A
Price: 419 AUD
Availability: InStock

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Product Description

Manufacture # Asus | Model # PRIME Z690-A

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12^th Generation Intel^® processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime Z690-A provides users and PC DIY builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

ASUS Prime Z690-A offers a sleek, futuristic-looking build with a black and white finish, space-shuttle-inspired design elements, metallic nameplate and PCB cover.

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.

Overview:

Chipset: Z690
Form Factor: ATX
Socket: LGA1700
Series: ASUS PRIME
Memory Slots: 4
Memory Supported: DDR5

Manufacturer Warranty: 03 Years Limited Warranty

Technical Specifications

Brand	ASUS
Model	PRIME Z690-A
CPU Socket Type	LGA 1700 * Designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets.
CPU Type	Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors Supports Intel Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors * 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.
Chipset	Intel Z690
Onboard Video Chipset	Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Number of Memory Slots	4×288pin (DDR5)
Memory Standard	DDR5 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800 * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Maximum Memory Supported	128GB
Channel Supported	Dual Channel
PCI Express 5.0 x16	1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 * Actual support may vary by CPU. * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in support site.
PCI Express 3.0 x16	1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 * Supports x4 mode.
PCI Express x4	1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4
PCI Express x1	2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
SATA 6Gb/s	4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2	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) * 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.
Intel Optane Ready	Yes
Audio Chipset	Realtek S1220A
Audio Channels	7.1 Channels
LAN Chipset	Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
Max LAN Speed	10/100/1000/2500Mbps
Back 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
Onboard 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
Other 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) 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
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
Windows 11	Supported
Features	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 - 5-Way 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 BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit
Package Contents	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