ASUS TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 12th Generation Intel ATX Motherboard TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 is made for gamers. INCREDIBLE DURABILITY ACROSS THE BOARD ASUS TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel® processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard offers rock-solid and stable performance for marathon gaming. Aesthetically, TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 sports the new TUF Gaming logo and incorporates simple geometric design elements to reflect the dependability and stability that defines the TUF Gaming series. Intel Z690 Chipset LGA 1700 CPU Socket 12th Generation Intel Compatible CPUs ATX Form Factor Rock-Solid Performance Driver and MOSFET Multilayer PCB Power Connector TUF Components Controller Mosfets DRIVER AND MOSFET The onboard VRMs feature 14 1 DrMOS power stages that combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that 12th Gen Intel Core processors demand.The power stages are each rated to handle 80 amps to provide stable performance for current and future Intel processors. Cooler by Design TUF Gaming Thermal Solution 1. ENLARGED VRM HEATSINK The extensive surface area of the massive heatsink covers the VRMs and chokes to improve heat dissipation. 2. ENLARGED PCH HEATSINK An expanded surface area for the chipset cooler maximizes performance and heat dissipation. 3. THREE M.2 SLOTS WITH HEATSINKS Three out of four M.2 slots have dedicated heatsinks, keeping M.2 SSDs at optimal operating temperatures to ensure consistent performance and reliability. Comprehensive Fan Controls MULTIPLE TEMPERATURE SOURCES Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or via the UEFI. AIO WATER-COOLING SETTINGS An integrated AIO system enables full control of PWM or DC water pumps, making it perfect for custom or self-contained cooling setups. EXCERCISE YOUR CONTROL TUF GAMING Z690 motherboards feature comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 4 utility in Armoury Crate or the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS. 4-PIN PWM/DC FAN All onboard chassis fan headers support auto-detection of PWM or DC fans. SMART FAN PROTECTION A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from excess heat and electrical currents. Incredible Memory Performance DDR4 memory DDR4 OC 5333 Improvements to trace routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce path distance, and it adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk. Unprecedented Storage Capabilities four M.2 Slots  FOUR PCIE 4.0 M.2 The four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots support up to two 22110 devices and also provide NVMe SSD RAID support for incredible performance potential. Create a RAID configuration with up to four PCIe 4.0 storage devices to enjoy the fastest data transfer speeds. Say Hello to The Latest Generation PCIe5.0 PCIE 5.0 SUPPORT The 12th Gen Intel processors bring PCIe 5.0 support to the market. PCIe 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards, and backward compatibility with previous versions of PCI Express TUF Protection for your Motherboard SafeSlot ESD Guards TUF Languard DRAM Overvoltage Protection Stainless Steel I/O Safeslot SAFESLOT PROTECTION PCIe 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe 4.0, so ASUS adapted their SMT manufacturing process for the faster SafeSlot, to ensure the highest data speeds. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed. Meanwhile, strong ASUS SafeDIMM sheathes support and protects memory modules on select ASUS motherboards, empowering you to insert your modules with speed, accuracy and confidence. Intel® WiFi 6 for Wireless Connectivity back GET UP TO 2.4GBPS Intel® WiFi 6 The Intel® WiFi 6 module is compatible with the 802.11ax standard and pushes theoretical peak bandwidth up to an incredible 2.4 Gbps. Perhaps more importantly for power users, its optimised for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6. The WiFi antenna designs with four-way positioning that enables better signal reception, and a magnetic base to secure the antenna on the top or side of the PC case. Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet back KEEPING YOUR CONNECTED Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers, lag-free gaming, and high-res video streaming. Turbo LAN is a network-optimisation software for customisable packet prioritisation. With cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology, it allows you to configure application priority via an intuitive interface, and reduces network lag. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation 4K Recording 500M Deep-learning database AUDIO Input/output HIGH Fidelity MINIMAL Performance impact EXCELLENT GAMING AUDIO This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone and incoming audio, while preserving vocals at the same time. This removes distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises so you can hear and be heard with crystal clarity while gaming or in calls. Let Your Personality Shine Through 4K Recording A. Addressable Gen2 RGB Header B. RGB Header ASUS AURA SYNC A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. TUF Gaming Z690 series features edge lighting to enhance its rugged look, and now the PCH heatsink gets RGB lighting to take the style even further. ASUS Aura offers full RGB control with a variety of functional presets for built-in LEDs as well as third-party strips you can connect to onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware. ASUS Armory Crate 4K Recording INTUTIVE SOFTWARE CONTROL Armoury Crate is exclusive ASUS software that gives you centralised control of supported gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customise RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for unied system lighting effects. It also provides hardware information and control of settings for a select and growing number of products, including keyboard and mouse preferences, Fan Xpert 4 and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news sections to help you stay in touch with the gaming community. Core Specifications Edition TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 Form Factor ATX CPU Socket 1700 Chipset Intel Z690 RAM Memory Support Memory Type DDR4 Memory Channel Dual (2) Memory Type (ECC) Non-ECC Memory Type (R/U) UDIMM (Unbuffered) Memory Speed (Mhz) DDR4 - 2133 DDR4 - 2400 DDR4 - 2666 DDR4 - 2800 DDR4 - 2933 DDR4 - 3000 DDR4 - 3200 DDR4 - 3333(OC) DDR4 - 3400(OC) DDR4 - 3466(OC) DDR4 - 3600(OC) DDR4 - 3733(OC) DDR4 - 3866(OC) DDR4 - 4000(OC) DDR4 - 4133(OC) DDR4 - 4266(OC) DDR4 - 4400(OC) DDR4 - 4600(OC) DDR4 - 4800(OC) DDR4 - 5000(OC) DDR4 - 5133(OC) DDR4 - 5333(0C) Max. Memory Capacity 128GB (4x32GB) Audio Audio 7.1 Channel HD Audio Graphics Support Primary GPU Interface PCIe 5.0 (x16) NVIDIA SLI Support N/A AMD CrossFire Support N/A Integrated Graphics Requires Processor Graphics or Discrete GPU On-Board Graphics Connectors None Internal Connectivity Expansion Slots 1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80, PCIe Gen4x4 1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80, PCIe Gen4x4/SATA3 2 x M.2, 22-42/60/80/110, PCIe Gen4x4 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 Bandwidth) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SATA Support N/A RAID Support via SATA Storage Mode Support Intel Rapid Storage Technology Support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 RAID 5 Internal I/O 1 x 24-pin (Power) 1 x 4-pin (Power) 1 x 4-pin AIO_PUMP Connector 4 x 4-pin CHA_FAN connector 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan Connector 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan Connector 1 x 8-pin (Power) 3 x Addressable Gen 2 Header 1 x Aura RGB Header 1 x Clear CMOS Header 1 x Front Panel Audio Header 4 x SATA III - 6Gb/s 1 x Serial (COM) Header 1 x System Panel Connector with Chassis Intrusion 1 x Thunderbolt header 2 x USB 2.0 Header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Header External Connectivity Network Interface Type 802.11ax WiFi LAN Wired 2.5 Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000/2500) Network Chip/Modules 1 x 802.11ax WiFi BT5.2 1 x Intel (2.5GbE LAN) Rear I/O Connectors 1 x 10/100/1000/2500 (LAN) 5 x Audio I/O 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 1 x S/PDIF-Out (Optical) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C 1 x WiFi Module Additional Specifications Water Cooled No Cooling   QPI Speed N/A Board Dimensions 305 x 244 x 43 mm Note