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: Intel Wi Fi 6, 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 FLEXIBILITY Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime Z690 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity. Flexible Air- & Liquid-Cooling Controls ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software provides comprehensive control over fans & all-in-one (Ai O) cooler. Whether cooling with air or water, an Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There’s also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans & Ai O cooler can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS. Precise Digital Power Control The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, automatically switching frequency & power-efficiency settings. It also means that you can fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability & performance. All-Around Energy Efficiency The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically optimizes power consumption & maximizes energy savings with Away mode — a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers. Flexible Air- & Liquid-Cooling Controls ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software provides comprehensive control over fans & all-in-one (Ai O) cooler. Whether cooling with air or water, an Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There’s also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans & Ai O cooler can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS. COOLING Prime Z690 series is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks & an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool & stable under intense workloads. 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. 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.