Features Intel Z690 LGA 1700 ATX motherboard with PCIe 5.0, 16+1 Dr Mos, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking, Wi Fi 6 (802.11ax), Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, four M.2 slots with heatsinks PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD support, M.2 backplate, PCIe Slot Q-Release, USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2x 2 Type-C, SATA & AURA Sync RGB lighting • Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold & Celeron Processors • Optimal Power Solution: 16+1 Dr Mos with Pro Cool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes & durable capacitors to support multi-core processors • Optimized Thermal Design: Integrated I/O cover & VRM heatsinks with high conductivity thermal pad, four onboard M.2 heatsinks & M.2 backplate for the M.2_1 slot • High-performance Networking: On-board Intel Wi Fi 6 (802.11ax) & Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard • Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2.1 & Display Port™ 1.4 output, four M.2 slots, as well as USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2x 2 Type-C • Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking & Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation to simplify setup & improve performance • DIY Friendly Design: PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, ROG Reusable Cable Organizer, pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS Flash Back™ button, & Clr CMOS button • Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including an RGB header & three addressable Gen 2 headers • Industry-leading Gaming Audio: High fidelity audio with ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS Sound Unbound & Sonic Studio III • Renowned Software: Bundled AIDA64 Extreme 60 days free trial version & intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated Mem Test 86 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING Wi Fi D4 The ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming Wi Fi D4 motherboard deploys robust power delivery & cooling to unleash the full force of 12th Gen Intel Core™ processors, all orchestrated by ASUS-exclusive intelligent controls that deliver advanced user experiences. Meanwhile, onboard Wi Fi 6 & ample PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots bring the speed that you need, & DIY-friendly innovations help simplify the PC building process. To top it all off, Strix Z690-A Gaming Wi Fi D4 dazzles with customizable RGB lighting & a refined brushed-metal finish Undeniably ROG Strix A specially illuminated acrylic display on the I/O cover gives the illusion that the circuit board is visible beneath an RGB ROG logo. Meanwhile, touches of brushed metal throughout the motherboard, plus the stitched fabric of the ROG Strix Cable organizer, deliver a variety of carefully crafted surface textures. Last but not least, a special lighting pattern built into the motherboard finishes off a colorful tour of the ROG worldview. UEFI BIOS The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, & tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans. Mem Test 86 For added convenience, Mem Test 86 has been pre-installed into ROG UEFI (BIOS) Run the test to pinpoint memory issues with just one click, without the need for any USB (Universal Serial Bus) stick or going into the OS. The memory report will also be stored in the BIOS archives for reference. 5-Way Optimization The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, & tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.