ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 Intel 12th Generation ATX Motherboard ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 Motherboard GET READY FOR THE NEWEST GENERATION Introducing the newest series of Z690 motherboards – ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 from ASUS. The ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 motherboard deploys robust power delivery and 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 WiFi 6 and ample PCIe® 4.0 M.2 slots bring the speed that you need, and DIY-friendly innovations help simplify the PC building process. To top it all off, Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 dazzles with customizable RGB lighting and a refined brushed-metal finish. Please note: This motherboard is compatible with Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. Intel® Z690 Chipset LGA 1700 CPU Socket 12th Gen Intel® Compatible Processors ATX Form Factor Teamed Power Architecture and Power Solution Breakdown 1. Supports the latest 12th Gen Intel® Processors 2. Dual Channel Memory, Max. 128GB, DDR4 / Supports Intel® XMP and OPTIMEM III 3. 16 1 Power Stages 4. Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot (x16) CPU 5. 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4) Chipset   |   1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot Chipset 6. Four M.2 Slots: 1 x (PCIe 4.0 x4 from CPU) • 1 x (PCIe 4.0 x4 from PCH)   |   • 1 x (PCIe 4.0 x4 from PCH)   |   • 1 x (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA from PCH) Experience All-Round Performance PUSH FREQUENCY AND TIMINGS TO THE MAX ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 provides up-rated power delivery and optimized cooling to push any gaming build to its limits. Intelligent controls enable easy management of overclocking, cooling and networking settings, while Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation ensures crystal-clear in-game communication. ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 is armed with all the essentials required to create a gaming PC with top-tier performance. features OPTIMEM III With proprietary memory trace layout tweaks that improve signal integrity and mitigate noise, OptiMem III allows memory kits to run at lower latencies, reduced voltages, and operate at higher frequencies. Stack ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 with your favorite modules and maximize the throughput of the 12th Gen Intel Core Alder Lake processor for applications that demand massive bandwidth. features HIGH-QUALITY COMPONENTS 1. 16 1 power stages and low-side MOSFETS 2. Alloy chokes and durable capacitors 3. 8 8-pin PROCOOL II power connectors 4. DIGI power control (VRM) 5. Multi-layered 6 layer PCB AI Overclocking at a Glance INTELLIGENT MOTHERBOARD ROG engineers developed and extensively-tested intelligent software solutions to ensure your system stays in optimal condition. Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push each system to its limits. features DESIGNED BY EXPERTS For each new motherboard platform, ROG in-house experts painstakingly profile thousands of processors and system configurations to hone the highly advanced algorithm of AI Overclocking. features PREDICTIVE EDGE The algorithm analyses your CPU and system cooling, and then defines optimal voltage and frequency settings. Predicted values can be applied manually or engaged automatically to save time. features REAL-TIME ADJUSTMENTS Once activated, the AI Overclocking utility continually tracks vital system stats, making profile adjustments to account for changes in system usage or ambient temperature. Top-level PC Performance Demands Exceptional Cooling cooling COOLING INNOVATION The ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 is armed with Two thick heatsinks cool the VRMs and protect the rear I/O panel that is bonded to a pre-mounted metal I/O shield. This structure provides ample surface area and mass to deliver a river of power to high-performance 12th Gen Intel processors. Specially engineered thermal pads efficiently transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink. Multiple M.2 heatsinks help maintain onboard M.2 NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability. An integrated M.2 backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted. 1. Integrated I/O Cover & VRM Heatsinks 2. Thermal Pads 3. Four M.2 Heatsinks 4. M.2 Backplate Outshine the Competition RGB PERSONALIZE AND GEAR UP WITH ROG COMPONENTS In addition to elite performance, ROG Strix motherboards deliver sterling performance and superior aesthetics to outshine the competition. They also feature built-in ASUS Aura technology that enables full RGB lighting control and a variety of presets for embedded RGB LEDs and third-party lighting strips that can connect to onboard RGB headers. In addition, all lighting can be easily synced with other Aura-compatible hardware. 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. Expert Thermal Management COOLING SOLUTION ROG Strix Z690 motherboards feature comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via the Fan Xpert 4 tool in Armoury Crate or within the UEFI BIOS. cooling THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE COOLING OPTIONS EVER A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers for CPU coolers. A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups. CPU M.2 Chassis Create a Fully Customized Gaming Setup features DIY FRIENDLY PCIE SLOT Q-RELEASE A physical button located on the chipset heatsink unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with one tap, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device. features PCIE PERFORMANCE With four strategically placed M.2 slots, ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 takes full advantage of CPU and chipset bandwidth to usher in support for dizzyingly quick PCIe® Gen 4.0 SSDs, lightning-fast Intel NVM Express® RAID, and high-capacity drives that blaze past traditional SATA-based storage. Supreme Networking Capability Networking WIFI 6 (802.11 AX) Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast wireless-networking speeds, improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments, providing exceptional online gaming experiences. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6. 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 and high-res video streaming. Fine-quality Components for Exceptional Clarity & Fidelity Audio UNIQUE DESIGN FEATURES FOR POWERFUL AUDIO ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software that provides superior audio. In ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4, SupremeFX features the ALC4080 codec to increase playback resolution from 192 kHz to 384 kHz across all channels. ROG Strix Z690 motherboards are pre-loaded with the DTS® Sound Unbound™ app that envelops you in audio as never before, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment. Full Connectivity Breakdown Connectivity ARMED WITH ALL THE ESSENTIALS 1. HDMI Port   |   2. DisplayPort   |   3. Clear CMOS Button   |   4. BIOS Flashback Button   |   5. 2 x USB 2.0 Ports 6. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports   |   7. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Port   |   8. Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet 9. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports   |   10. Intel® Wi-Fi 6   |   11. 1 x Type-C Port   |   12. 5 x Audio Jacks 13. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Port   |   14. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports   |   15. 6x SATA 6Gb/s   |   16. Thunderbolt header Control your Rig with Armoury Crate Armoury Crate ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to provide centralized control of supported ROG gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate puts command of all your Aura gear at your fingertips with the new Aura Creator suite ready. The software also provides control of settings for a growing number of ROG products, making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even offers dedicated product registration and ROG news feeds to help you stay in touch with the ROG gaming community. Core Specifications Edition ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING 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 - 3300(OC) 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 - 4500(OC) DDR4 - 4600(OC) DDR4 - 4700(OC) DDR4 - 4800(OC) DDR4 - 5000(OC) DDR4 - 5333(0C) Max. Memory Capacity 128GB (4x32GB) Audio Audio ROG SupremeFX 7.1 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 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 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 AIO_PUMP Connector 5 x 4-pin CHA_FAN connector 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan Connector 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan Connector 2 x 8-pin (Power) 3 x Addressable Gen 2 Header 1 x Aura RGB Header 1 x Clear CMOS Header 1 x CPU_OV 1 x Front Panel Audio Header 1 x S/PDIF-Out Header 6 x SATA III - 6Gb/s 1 x System Panel Connector with Chassis Intrusion 1 x Temperature Sensor Header 1 x Thunderbolt header 1 x TPM (SPI_TPM) header 2 x USB 2.0 Header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Connector 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 BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2 x USB 2.0 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C 1 x WiFi Module Additional Specifications Water Cooled No Cooling   QPI Speed N/A Board Dimensions 244 x 244 x 50 mm Note