Key Feature
Item ID : NS005291
Brand : Asus
Motherboard Series : Z Series
Socket Type : LGA 1700
Form Factor : ATX
Memory Type : DDR 5
Wi-Fi : Yes
Specification
Intelligent Control:
ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration.
Robust Power Solution:
20+1 teamed power stages rated for 90 A, Pro Cool II power connectors, Micro Fine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors.
Optimized Thermal Design:
Large VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, triple M.2 heatsinks and two M.2 backplates, plus ROG Water-Cooling Zone and ROG Hyper M.2 card with heatsinks.
High-Performance Networking:
Onboard WIFI 6E, Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LAN Guard.
Fastest Gaming Connectivity:
PCIe® 5.0, dual Gen 4 M.2 onboard, ROG Hyper M.2 card with Gen 5 M.2 support, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, dual Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C® ports).
Industry-Leading Audio:
ROG Supreme FX ALC4082 with ESS® ES9018Q2C DAC for pinpoint positioning and dynamics.
Unmatched Personalisation:
I/O cover with Polymo Lighting, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers.
DIY-Friendly Design:
Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release, BIOS Flash Back™, Q-Code, Flex Key, Q-Connector, M.2 Q-Latch, Safe Slot, ROG Hyper M.2 card and ROG Graphics Card Holder.
Intelligent Motherboard
Intelligent software solutions help ensure that your system performs at its best. The latest ASUS AI-powered enhancements span four pillars of performance, including overclocking, cooling, networking and onboard audio, making advanced tweaks and optimization accessible to new recruits and savvy PC DIY veterans alike.
VRM and Aluminum I/O Heatsink
A VRM heatsink on the MOSFETs and chokes is connected to the aluminum I/O cover via an embedded heat pipe to increase mass and surface area for dissipation.
M.2 Heatsinks
Three dedicated heatsinks keep up to three M.2 drives in the optimum operating temperature range for consistent performance and reliability.
Personalization
In addition to elite performance, ROG Maximus Z690 Hero introduces the new Polyoma Lighting display, gracing the I/O cover with an eye-catching microstructural array of light and color. This intricate design features two RGB patterns, empowering builders to show off a luminous RGB style that they won’t see anywhere else.
Wireless & Bluetooth:
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E
2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
Bluetooth v5.2 hardware ready**
USB:
Rear USB: Total 11 ports
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
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)
Front USB: Total 9 ports
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
Back Panel 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 Flash Back™ button
1 x Clear CMOS button