ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI The ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming Wi Fi packs premium-grade power delivery & triple-decker cooling into a compact mini-ITX form factor to unleash the full force of 12th Gen Intel&174; Core&132;&162; processors. Framerates & load times can be boosted even further by all-new support for DDR5 memory & PCIe&174; 5.0. Plus, onboard Wi Fi 6E & PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots bring lightning-fast performance to an endless variety of scenarios. On top of all that, DIY-friendly innovations help simplify the PC building process, so even novice builders can quickly get to serious gaming. POWER DESIGN Digital power control & an array of power stages provide the muscle needed to control the latest Intel CPUs. Integrated I/O Cover & VRM Heatsinks Connected by an L-shaped heat pipe, the two VRM heatsinks & aluminum I/O cover provide ample mass & surface area to deal with the thermals of Intel&153;s latest processors. Thermal Pads Specially engineered thermal pads efficiently transfer heat from the inductor & phase array to the heatsink. Triple-decker heatsink The new triple-decker heatsink is cleverly designed to stack two M.2 slots, both with Q-Latch & full-size, double-sided heatsinks with thermal pads. & there&153;s a beefy chipset heatsink at the bottom to deliver great cooling performance. COOLER BY DESIGN ROG Strix Z690 series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS. CPU Fan Header A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers for CPU coolers. AIO Pump Fan Header A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups. M.2 Heatsink Keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance & reliability. M.2 Backplate Provides additional mass to deal with the thermal load of high-performance M.2 drives. 4-Pin PWM/DC Fan Header Each header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans. * Support ASUS HYDRANODE ROG Front Panel SATA Card The ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming Wi Fi comes with an expansion card that provides additional functionality including four SATA ports, one ARGB lighting header, & connectors for a front panel header & a PC speaker. This efficient use of space enables builders to construct some of the most compact PC builds with full feature, or could also connect the power button via the 2-pin Power_BTN onboard for even more compact builds. DUAL THUNDERBOLT&132;&162; 4 PORTS Mini-ITX systems often find homes in entertainment centers for HTPC duty. The ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming Wi Fi stands ready with dual Thunderbolt&132;&162; 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) C ports on the rear I/O panel whose bidirectional 40 Gbps connectors can handle two external 4K displays at once, plus a variety of other compatible accessories. WIFI 6E (802.11 AX) Onboard Wi Fi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz b&. It provides up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band & up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds & enhanced capacity as well as better performance in dense wireless environments. * Wi Fi 6E availability & features are dependent on regulatory limitations & co-existence with 5 GHz Wi Fi. Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming & high-res video streaming. SUPREMEFX ROG Supreme FX is a unique blend of hardware & software that provides superior audio. In ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming Wi Fi, Supreme FX features the ALC4080 codec to increase playback resolution from 192 k Hz to 384 k Hz across all channels. The front-panel output is streamed through a highly integrated Savitech amplifier that&153;s capable of driving of a wide variety of gaming headsets & high-fidelity headphones. UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX The ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming Wi Fi design language is defined by futuristic grids & meshes that may seem low-key at first, until users gaze upon the lower left-hand corner that glows with an iridescent grid pattern. HEATSINK DESIGN WITH EASY DIY IN MIND To enable a smooth DIY experience, two stacked M.2 slots are secured by a connector & a set of screws. M.2 Q-LATCH The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive & neatly eliminate traditional screws. CLR CMOS BUTTON A quick press of the Clr CMOS button helps reset BIOS settings. It can also be used to reboot the PC if incorrect BIOS settings have been selected. BIOS FLASHBACK&132;&162; BUTTON BIOS Flash Back&132;&162; is the simplest & safest way to update BIOS. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB (Universal Serial Bus) stick, & plug it into the USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flash Back port & press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed. Q-LED Onboard LEDs indicate power status or issues with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device. CERTIFIED COMPATIBILITY ROG Strix motherboards undergo an extensive certification program to ensure compatibility with the widest range of components & devices. Our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) provides a reference for identifying guaranteed-compatible components & memory. ASUS AIO coolers are also compatible with a wide variety of CPUs, up to & including 12th Gen Intel processors, giving you ultimate flexibility to cool the CPU that fits your needs. THE ROG STRIX ECOSYSTEM AWAITS Level up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complementary aesthetics, control & compatibility across AIO coolers, cases, peripherals, & much more. ROG offers more choices than any other br&. 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. SONIC STUDIO III ROG Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options & one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset. DTS: SOUND UNBOUND ROG Strix Z690 motherboards are pre-loaded with the DTS&174; Sound Unbound&132;&162; app that envelops you in audio as never before, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming & entertainment experiences. By leveraging Windows Sonic spatial technology, DTS Sound Unbound delivers audio in a virtual 3D space " putting you right in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location & direction of every gunshot, footstep or other sound in your virtual environment. * DTS Sound Unbound requires in-game support. Check with game developers for supported titles. AIDA64 EXTREME ROG Strix Z690 motherboards include an AIDA64 Extreme 60 days free trial. This industry-leading system information tool provides detailed information about installed hardware & software, & it also provides benchmarks for measuring performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme
Includes:: a monitoring & diagnostics feature to detect & prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, & temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the OLED panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers*. * Support available for ROG Ryujin II & selected models. ARMOURY CRATE Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look & feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate helps you customize RGB lighting & effects for compatible devices & synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. In addition, Armoury Crate&153;s Fan Xpert 4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps & all-in-one (AIO) coolers. You can also use Armoury Crate to download drivers, software & user manuals, register products, & tap into a special news feed that connects you to the global ASUS gaming community. * Windows 10 required for full Aura Sync functionality within Armoury Crate. For Windows 8 & earlier versions, standalone Aura Sync software is available for free download from the product support site.\n\n\n\n Internal I/ONumber of M.2 (M) slots 2USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors 112V power connector Yes Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATAUSB 2.0 connectors 1USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 1 Number of SATA III connectors 4 Number of chassis fan connectors 1EPS power connector (8-pin) Yes CPU fan connector Yes ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes RGB LED pin header Yes Technical details Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z690 Parallel processing technology support Not supported HDMI version 2.1 Motherboard form factormini ITXComponent for PCAudio Audio output channels 7.1 channels Performance Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDWindows operating systems supported Windows 10, Windows 11 Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z690RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factormini ITXComponent for PCProcessor Processor manufacturer Intel Compatible processor series Intel&174; Celeron&174;, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 3, Intel Core i 5, Intel Core i 7, Intel Core i 9, Intel Pentium GProcessor socket LGA 1700 Memory Number of memory slots 2 Memory slots type DIMMSupported memory types DDR5-SDRAMMemory channels Dual-channel Supported memory clock speeds 6400 MHz Maximum internal memory 64 GBStorage controllers Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDSupported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATARAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10RAID support Yes Graphics Parallel processing technology support Not supported Rear panel I/O ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 3USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2USB 2.0 ports quantity 2S/PDIF out port Yes Microphone in Yes Headphone outputs 1HDMI version 2.1HDMI ports quantity 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1USB4 Gen 3x 2 ports quantity 2 Network Ethernet LANYes Wi-Fi Yes Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Ethernet interface type 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth Yes Bluetooth version 5.2 Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Features Windows operating systems supported Windows 10, Windows 11 Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z690 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factormini ITXComponent for PCAudio chip Realtek ALC4080 Expansion slots Number of M.2 (M) slots 2PCI Express x 16 (Gen 5.x) slots 1BIOSBIOS type UEFI AMIBIOS memory size 256 Mbit Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 10, Windows 11 Drivers included Yes Weight & dimensions Height 170 mm Width 170 mm Packaging content Drivers included Yes Cables included SATAOther features Height 170 mm Packaging content 1 x ROG USB2.0 splitter cable 1 x Panel Cable 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package (s) 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG logo plate stickers 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User guide\n\n\n\n