ROG Maximus Z690 EXTREME 12th Gen Intel ATX Motherboard ASUS Extreme  TOP-TIER PERFORMANCE ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme represents the ultimate in enthusiast motherboard design for those who want the best possible option that excels at both air and liquid cooling for 12th Gen Intel® Core™ CPUs. And this platform is packed with the most features that you will find on a ROG Z690 motherboard, including heavy-duty 24 1 power stages, ASUS Enhanced Memory Profiles for top-notch DDR5 speeds, multiple PCIe 5.0 slots, and the exclusive AniMe Matrix™ LED Display. Intel Z690 Chipset LGA 1700 CPU Socket 12th Generation Intel Compatible CPUs ATX Form Factor The Latest ROG VRM Architecture FRESH, NEW POWER DESIGN 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. 4K Recording 1. DUAL 8-PIN PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS Two ProCool connectors ensure a reliable and snug connection to the EPS12V power lines. 2. MICROFINE ALLOY CHOKES Each power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rate to handle a whopping 45 amps. 3. 24 1 POWER STAGES The VRM features 24 1 power stages rated at 105 amps each for the Vcore and two 100-amp power stages for the secondary voltage rails. 4. PREMIUM METALLIC CAPACITORS Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures. Unprecedented Cooling Performance KEEP YOUR COMPONENTS ICE COLD ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme features unparalleled flexibility for either air or liquid cooling, thanks to a diverse array of heavyweight heat dissipation that keeps power delivery, M.2 drives and onboard components running cool under load, regardless of the available airflow. 4K Recording 1. VRM HEATSINK A VRM heatsink is placed on the MOSFETs and chokes, and the embedded heatpipe connects to the aluminium I/O cover. 2. ALUMINIUM, I/O COVER An aluminium I/O cover is connected to the primary heatsink via an embedded heatpipe, increasing mass and surface area for dissipation. 3. COLD-FORGED HEATSINK The heatsink cover is crafted from pure aluminum to efficiently cool the two onboard M.2 drives 4. SOLID-STEEL BACKPLATE The steel, electro-galvanized, cold-rolled coil construction strengthens Maximus Z690 Extreme to prevent bending, and is finished in motherboard-matching black. 5. HIGH-CONDUCTIVITY THERMAL PAD A high-quality thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink. 6. M.2 BACKPLATES Dual M.2 slots feature back-plate blocks that ensure high-performance drives deliver peak performance even when airflow is restricted. 7. CHIPSET HEATSINK A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures. Cooler By Design Multiple Temperature Sources PWM Fan Headers Fan Controller Water Pump Water In/Out Water Flow 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. True Performance Innovation 4K Recording WELCOME DDR5 MEMORY A huge leap forwards for memory performance DDR5 memory has been unleashed. 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). Your Network at Light-Speed 4K Recording WIFI 6E Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band, providing up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds along with improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments. MARVELL® AQTION 10 GBPS ETHERNET Designed to meet the demanding requirements of power users and content creators, 10 Gbps onboard Ethernet provides a new level of home networking. With up to 10 times the bandwidth of standard gigabit Ethernet, youll enjoy streaming uncompressed 4K UHD videos and system backups and file transfers that are faster than ever before. 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. Maximise Your Storage Capabilities PCIE 5.0 READY ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme is features three onboard M2 slots, with one offering support for the latest PCIe 5.0 SSDs. ROG DIMM.2 The ROG DIMM.2 module is an innovative expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. You can then add a metal heatsink, helping to control thermals for maximum performance while elevating aesthetics. Aesthetics to Take Your Breath Away AURA SYNC Up your game with complementary Aura Sync enhanced aesthetics, featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synchronised across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, mice and keyboards to give your setup a unified look. 4K Recording ANIME MATRIX LED This innovative display features an RGB grid of mini LEDs that can be programmed to show off style with custom lighting designs, unique animations and live audio visualizations. Plus, distinctive soundwave lighting effects can even flash to the sound of a person’s voice. LIVEDASH OLED The ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme includes LiveDash, a built-in 2-inch OLED panel that shows useful information and 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. Fully Comprehensive Connectivity 4K Recording 1. BIOS FLASHBACK 2. CLEAR CMOS 3. 1X HDMI 4. 10GB ETHERNET 5. 2.5GB ETHERNET 6. 1X THUNDERBOLT 4 USB TYPE-C 7. 8X USB 3.2 GEN 2 PORTS 8. WIFI 6E 9. OPTICAL S/PDIF OUT 10. HD AUDIO CONNECTORS 11. 1X USB 3.2 GEN2X2 12. 1X THUNDERBOLT 4 TYPE-C PORT 13. 6X SATA 6GB/S Core Specifications Edition ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME Form Factor E-ATX CPU Socket 1700 Chipset Intel Z690 RAM Memory Support Memory Type DDR5 Memory Channel Dual (2) Memory Type (ECC) Non-ECC Memory Type (R/U) UDIMM (Unbuffered) Memory Speed (Mhz) DDR5 - 4800 DDR5 - 5000(OC) DDR5 - 5200(OC) DDR5 - 5400(OC) DDR5 - 5600(OC) DDR5 - 5800(OC) DDR5 - 6000(OC) DDR5 - 6200(OC) DDR5 - 6400 (OC) 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 2 x M.2, 22-42/60/80/110, PCIe Gen4x4 1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80/110, PCIe Gen5x4 1 x M.2, 22-80, PCIe Gen4x4 1 x M.2, 22-80, PCIe Gen4x4/SATA3 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SATA Support N/A RAID Support via   Storage Mode Support Intel Rapid Storage Technology Support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 RAID 5 Internal I/O 1 x 2-pin W_IN connector 1 x 2-pin W_OUT connector 1 x 24-pin (Power) 1 x 3-pin W_FLOW connector 2 x 4-pin CHA_FAN connector 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan Connector 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan Connector 2 x 4-pin Radiator Fan Headers 1 x 4-pin W_PUMP Connector 1 x 6-pin ARGB Gen 2 Header 1 x 6-pin PCIe (Power) 2 x 8-pin (Power) 1 x Addressable Gen 2 Header 1 x Aura RGB Header 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x FlexKey Button 1 x Front Panel Audio Header 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s) 12 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x ReTry Button 1 x RSVD Header 1 x RSVD Switch 1 x Safe Boot Button 6 x SATA III - 6Gb/s 1 x Slow Mode Switch 1 x System panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 Header 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Connector 1 x V-Latch Switch 1 x WB_Sensor Connector External Connectivity Network Interface Type 802.11ax WiFi LAN Wired 10G 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) 1 x 10GbE RJ45 5 x Audio I/O 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x HDMI 1 x S/PDIF-Out (Optical) 1 x Thunderbolt 4 7 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 305 x 277 x 490 mm Note