Features • Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th gen Intel processors • Enhanced power solution: 14+1 Dr MOS, 8+4 pin Pro Cool connector, alloy chokes & durable capacitors for stable power delivery • Comprehensive cooling: Large VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers & Fan Xpert 4 • ASUS Opti Mem II: Careful routing of traces & vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for enhanced memory overclocking • Next-gen connectivity: DDR4, PCIe 5.0, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2x 2 Type-C, front panel USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, Thunderbolt™ 4 header support VRM Heatsinks & High-quality Thermal Pads Two massive VRM heatsinks & high-quality thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs & chokes for better cooling performance. Cooler by Design Prime Z690 series features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 software or via the UEFI BIOS. Multiple Temperature Sources Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 4 means that you can map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- & CPU-intensive tasks. Prime Z690 series is built to handle the additional cores & increased bandwidth of 12th Generation Intel processors. ASUS Z690 motherboards provide all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling & flexible transfer options. Opti Mem II Revisions to the motherboard’s trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS Opti Mem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias & adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk. Benefits of ASUS Opti Mem II: • Improved memory stability & compatibility • Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages • Improved memory frequency margin Motherboards with Opti Mem II technology were tested with Synopsys HSPICE simulation software Top layer – ground ring to prevent lateral interference