ROG Maximus Z690 Formula DIVERSITY TO THE MAXIMUS. That&153;s what the latest Formula brings to the acclaimed ROG Maximus series. Its Moonlight White armor & customizable ARGB lighting elements ride alongside a hybrid VRM block designed in collaboration with EK, giving you ample freedom to express your preferred build style. & underneath, circuit pathways illuminated with PCIe&174; Gen 5.0 & limit-breaking DDR5 support are poised to elevate performance well into the future, driving the Maximus Z690 Formula's appeal far beyond aesthetics. INTELLIGENT MOTHERBOARD Intelligent software solutions help ensure that your system performs at its best. The latest ASUS AI-powered enhancements span four pillars of performance, including overclocking, cooling, networking & onboard audio, making advanced tweaks & optimization accessible to new recruits & savvy PC DIY veterans alike. PERFORMANCE The ROG Maximus Z690 Formula CPU VRM is comprised of 105 amp power stages that are strategically teamed to quickly cancel transients. Alongside, the ROG take on DDR5 support frees memory kits to achieve their full potential. TEAMED POWER ARCHITECTURE Modern CPU architectures up the ante for motherboard power design by transitioning from deep power saving modes to full load almost instantaneously. The latest ROG VRM architecture rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly swing current, while maintaining exemplary thermal. DDR5 OVERCLOCKING STRENGTH Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of ROG motherboards. For DDR5, the Maximus Z690 lineup breaks performance limits by providing a stacked suite of overclocking parameters for not only high-speed kits, but even entry-level memory modules that have a locked power management IC (PMIC). COOLING An ambition to maximize performance calls for an appropriately powerful platform. Enter the Cross Chill EK III VRM block, empowering enthusiasts to break the limits of conventional voltage regulation with a hybrid cooling system that sails past the core power requirements of 12th Gen Intel Core processors while maintaining rock-steady thermals. THERMAL MANAGEMENT ROG Maximus Z690 Formula features comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS. ROG WATER-COOLING ZONE Dual water-temperature headers & a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility, allowing you to track coolant temperatures & the flow rate of the entire loop. CONNECTIVITY The latest connectivity solutions &149; Wi Fi 6E, PCIe&174; 5.0 & two Thunderbolt&132;&162; 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C&174; ports &149; empower supersmooth networking & blisteringly fast file transfers. & for enthusiasts looking for high-fidelity audio, the Supreme FX ALC4082 codec takes gaming immersion to a whole new level while also saving a PCIe slot. WIFI 6E Onboard Wi Fi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz b&, providing up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band & up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds along with enhanced capacity & better performance in dense wireless environments. MARVELL&174; AQTION 10 GBPS ETHERNET Designed to meet the demanding requirements of power users & content creators, 10 Gbps onboard Ethernet provides a new level of home networking. With up to 10 times the bandwidth of standard gigabit Ethernet, you'll enjoy streaming uncompressed 4K UHD videos & system backups & file transfers that are faster than ever before. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 GEN 2X2 TYPE-C&174; FRONT-PANEL CONNECTOR WITH QUICK CHARGE 4+ USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2x 2 adds an additional lane that can boost Type-C data transfers with speeds of up to 20 Gbps. The port also features Quick Charge 4+ technology that can quickly charge devices up to 60 W with a PCIe power supply cable plugged into the nearby 6-pin connector. TWO ONBOARD THUNDERBOLT 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) TYPE-C&174; PORTS Each port delivers up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for the latest high-speed devices & drives. Thunderbolt 4 also supports up to two external 4K displays & extends PCIe bandwidth to up to 32 Gbps. Three Onboard M.2 slots ROG Maximus Z690 Formula features three onboard M.2 slots, with two offering support for PCIe 4.0 SSDs. ROG HYPER M.2 CARD PCIE 5.0 READY If users need more M.2 storage or even faster data transfers, the bundled ROG Hyper M.2 Card features two more slots, one of which is a PCIe 5.0 & ready to perform at up to twice the speed of the accompanying PCIe 4.0 slot. SUPREMEFX ROG Supreme FX audio technology delivers an exceptional 113 d B signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection to provide best-ever recording quality. There's also a low-dropout regulator for clean power delivery to the Supreme FX ALC4082 codec, & an ESS&174; 9018Q2C integrated DAC. Audio line shielding Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio. ESS&174; SABRE 9018Q2C The ESS&174; SABRE 9018Q2C integrated DAC amplifier is capable of providing -115 d B total harmonic distortion (THD+N) for playback that conveys all the subtlety & nuances of the audio track. In addition, the 121 d B dynamic range (DNR) provides an extremely low noise-floor, further accentuating dynamics & punch. ALC 4082 Codec The ALC4082 codec uses USB (Universal Serial Bus) instead of the conventional high-definition audio (HDA) interface & improves playback audio resolution from 192 to 384 k Hz. Switching MOSFETs A unique design allows the codec's impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs. Premium capacitors High-quality integrated components help produce warm, natural-sounding audio with exceptional clarity. OPTIMIZATION ROG Maximus Z690 Formula is packed with intuitive & flexible tools that give builders next-level control of system performance. LEVEL UP PERFORMANCE The dashboard-style control panels of AI Suite 3 & Armoury Crate let you fine-tune almost every aspect of your ROG Maximus Z690 Formula system with ease. Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, & efficiency via simple & intuitive interfaces. 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. ACCURATE VOLTAGE MONITORING Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensing tapped from a location that isn't ideal, leading to a large disparity between the actual voltage fed to the CPU & the value reported to software. ROG Maximus Z690 Formula features a differential-sensing circuit that simplify overclocking & tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately. PERSONALIZATION ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB customization takes the Formula&153;s Moonlight White colorway to a new level, & a two-inch OLED Live Dash can take the aesthetic further with a display featuring live system information or user-customizable graphics. GROW YOUR GAMING WORLD Gear up with ROG components " from graphics card & monitors to mice & keyboards. & up your game with complementary aesthetics, control & compatibility. The ROG ecosystem is more extensive than any competing br&, so you&153;ll enjoy greater choice as your system expands. LIVEDASH OLED The ROG Maximus Z690 Formula
Includes:: Live Dash, a built-in 2-inch OLED panel that shows useful information & features customizable graphics. During the power-on, self-test (POST) phase, the OLED shows key stats in simple language using traditional POST codes. In normal operation, the panel can be programmed to show CPU frequency, device temperatures, fan speeds or water-cooling information. You can also personalize the default OLED GIF with a preferred image or animation. SONIC STUDIO III Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function) virtual surround for 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 The ROG Maximus Z690 Formula
Includes:: a pre-loaded 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 exploiting 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. 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. AIDA64 EXTREME The ROG Maximus Z690 Formula
Includes:: a one-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription.&175; 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 viewed on the desktop, sent to dedicated displays, or the OLED panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers. GRAPHICS CARD HOLDER Featuring a magnetic base, adjustable slider & hinge, the ROG Graphics Card Holder banishes sag & provides support where it&153;s needed most.\n\n\n\n Internal I/ONumber of M.2 (M) slots 3USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors 112V power connector Yes Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIUSB 2.0 connectors 2USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 2TPM connector Yes Number of SATA III connectors 6 Number of chassis fan connectors 4 Front panel audio connector Yes EPS 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 factor ATXComponent for PCAudio Audio output channels 7.1 channels Performance Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDWindows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64, Windows 11 x 64 Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z690RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCProcessor Processor manufacturer Intel Compatible processor series Intel&174; Celeron&174;, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 3, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 5, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 7, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 9, Intel Pentium GProcessor socket LGA 1700 Memory Number of memory slots 4 Memory slots type DIMMSupported memory types DDR5-SDRAMMemory channels Dual-channel Non-ECCYes Supported memory clock speeds 4800, 5000, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200, 6400 MHz Maximum internal memory 128 GBUnbuffered memory Yes Storage controllers Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDSupported storage drive interfaces M.2, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIRAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Number of storage drives supported 11RAID support Yes Graphics Parallel processing technology support Not supported Maximum resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels Rear panel I/O ports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 6USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 1USB connector type USB Type-A, USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-CUSB 2.0 ports quantity 3 Wi Fi-AP antenna jack 1 Thunderbolt ports quantity 2S/PDIF out port Yes Microphone in Yes Headphone outputs 5HDMI version 2.1HDMI ports quantity 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 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 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Wake-on-LAN ready Yes Ethernet interface type 10 Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth Yes Bluetooth version 5.2 Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Features Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64, Windows 11 x 64 Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z690 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCAudio chip Realtek ALC4082 Expansion slots Number of M.2 (M) slots 3PCI Express x 16 (Gen 4.x) slots 1PCI Express x 16 (Gen 5.x) slots 2BIOSBIOS type UEFI AMIBIOS memory size 256 Mbit Clear CMOS button Yes Video Maximum resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64, Windows 11 x 64 Drivers included Yes Weight & dimensions Width 305 mm Depth 244 mm Packaging content Drivers included Yes Cables included SATA\n\n\n\n