Specifications:
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Specifications | |
| Product Code | MB-AZ690PA |
| CPU | 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 | Z690 |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory |
| Dual Channel Memory Architecture | |
| Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | |
| OptiMem II | |
| * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration | |
| Graphics | 1 x DisplayPort |
| 1 x HDMI port | |
| * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. | |
| ** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. | |
| *** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. | |
| Expansion Slots | Intel 12th Gen Processors |
| 1 x PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s) | |
| Intel Z690 Chipset | |
| 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) | |
| 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot | |
| 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots | |
| * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in support site. | |
| ** Supports Intel Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIE slot. | |
| Storage | Supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| 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) | |
| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports | |
| * 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. | |
| Ethernet | 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| ASUS LANGuard | |
| USB | Rear USB:Total 8 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 USB Type-C ) | |
| 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A) | |
| Front USB:Total 7 ports | |
| 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector(s) (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 | |
| Audio | Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC |
| - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs | |
| - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers | |
| - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking | |
| - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) | |
| - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback | |
| Audio Features | |
| - Audio Shielding | |
| - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance | |
| - Rear optical S/PDIF out port | |
| - Premium audio capacitors | |
| - Dedicated audio PCB layers | |
| - Audio cover | |
| - Unique de-pop circuit | |
| * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio. | |
| Back Panel 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 | |
| Internal I/O 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) | |
| Power related | |
| 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector | |
| 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector | |
| Storage related | |
| 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) | |
| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| -Easy 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 | |
| MemTest86 | |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Manageability | WOL by PME, PXE |
| 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 | |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| 30.5cm x 24.4cm | |
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