ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme Intel Socket LGA1700 EATX Motherboard | PCIe 5.0 M.2 | Intel WiFi 6E | HDMI | Thunderbolt | SATA 6 Gbp/s | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | Aura Sync RGB Headers

ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME
Intel Z690 EATX motherboard with 24+1 power stages, DDR5 with OptiMem III, Five M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ Support, Dual Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0, Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, and Aura Sync RGB lighting

• Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron Processors
• Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking, and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration
• Robust Power Solution: 24+1 teamed power stages rated for 105 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes, and premium metallic capacitors
• Optimized Thermal Design: Cold forged heatsink, enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, Penta M.2 heatsinks and dual with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone
• High-Performance Networking: Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Marvell AQtion 10Gb, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard
• Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, Gen 5 M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector with Thunderbolt 4 support, rear triple USB Type-C ports
• Industry Leading Immersive Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 codec with ESS ES9018Q2C DAC for high-fidelity audio
• Unmatched Personalization: AniMe Matrix LED display, 2” LiveDash OLED, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
• DIY Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe slot Q-release, V-Latch switch, BIOS FlashBack, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, M.2 Q-Latch, SafeSlot, ROG Glavis, and ROG graphics card holder
• Renowned Software: Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86

ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme
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.
DUAL PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS
24 + 1 POWER STAGES
EXPANSION SLOTS
 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)
 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot

INTEL SOCKET LGA1700 FOR 12TH GEN INTEL CORE, PENTIUM GOLD, AND CELERON PROCESSORS
DDR5, 4 X DIMM
 Dual-Channel
5 X M.2 SOCKETS
 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
 2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
 2 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA from DIMM.2)

INTEGRATED I/O COVER &
VRM HEATSINK DESIGN
TRIPLE M.2 HEATSINKS
WITH M.2 BACKPLATES
MULTIPLE 4-PIN PWM FAN HEADERS
 CHA_FAN1P-2P headers support ASUS HYDRANODE

ROG DIMM.2 HEATSINK
BUNDLED ROG HYPER M.2 CARD WITH TWO M.2 HEATSINKS AND THERMAL PADS
ROG WATER-COOLING ZONE
 W_FLOW tachometer
 W_IN/OUT T-sensor

ANIME MATRIX LED
AURA LIGHTING
2” LIVEDASH OLED
SUPREMEFX ALC4082 CODEC
ESS SABRE9018Q2C high definition DAC
120 dB SNR stereo playback output
113 dB SNR recording input
LED-illuminated audio jacks

SONIC STUDIO III + SONIC STUDIO VIRTUAL MIXER + SONIC SUITE COMPANION
SONIC RADAR III
DTS SOUND UNBOUND
1 X 4-PIN RGB HEADER
1 X 3-PIN ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADER
1 X 3-PIN ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADER
ARGB GEN2, POWERED BY AURA SYNC
EDGE ZONE LIGHTING
ROG LOGO LIGHTING

BIOS FLASHBACK BUTTON
CLEAR CMOS BUTTON
1 X HDMI PORT
MARVELL ACTION 10GB ETHERNET
INTEL 2.5GB ETHERNET
1 X THUNDERBOLT 4 USB TYPE-C PORT
8 X USB 3.2 GEN 2 PORTS
(7 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)

WI-FI 6E
OPTICAL S/PDIF OUT
5 X LED-ILLUMINATED AUDIO JACKS
1 X USB 3.2 GEN 2X2
USB Type-C front panel connector supports QC4+

1 X THUNDERBOLT 4 TYPE-C PORT
6 X SATA 6GB/S

DIY FRIENDLY
DIY-friendly specs of the ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme
ROG PATENTED PRE-MOUNTED I/O SHIELD
ESD GUARDS
Provides greater electrostatic protection than the industry standard. ESD Guards cover the USB, audio, and LAN ports.

TRUEVOLT USB
Supplies stable 5-volt power delivery to all USB ports, with minimal power fluctuations to minimize data loss.

LIVEDASH OLED 2”
Indicates power status and potential problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card, or boot device for quick diagnosis.

2 X SAFE SLOTS
Provides stronger PCIe device retention and greater shearing resistance.

V_LATCH SWITCH
Makes tuning more intuitive by recording both the true highest and lowest core voltage and then passing the data to HWiNFO, AI Suite 3, and the onboard LiveDash OLED.

ASUS HYDRANODE
Both onboard chassis fan headers and a further three on the bundled ROG Fan Controller feature the ASUS Hydranode circuit, which utilizes a powerline communication protocol to control up to three daisy-chained fans independently through each 4-pin connector.

FLEXKEY
At its default, the FlexKey functions as a system reset button, but it can also be easily set to quickly turn Aura lighting on or off, activate Safe Boot, or enter the BIOS.

4 X Q-DIMM
One-sided clips for super-simple, super-secure handling of memory modules.

PCI-E Q-RELEASE
Provides easy PCIe module swap with a single button.

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 and neatly eliminate traditional screws.

PERFORMANCE
ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme is the kind of motherboard that uses stock clock speeds merely as a reference point. With its piles of teamed power stages working alongside high-grade capacitors and chokes, you get performance that can take high-powered processors like a 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake CPU and leave all competition in the dust.

ROG TRUE POLITICIAN
For truly advanced performance optimization, ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme includes ROG True Voltician, a miniature oscilloscope connected to a USB header that displays waveforms for a CPU’s Vcore, VCCIN, and System Agent rails. It can also be used to monitor a video card or power supply, and users can even run the True Voltician software on one PC while they get readings from another.

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).

• A dedicated circuit on the motherboard safely circumvents DDR5 memory PMIC restrictions, allowing you to step past the default 1.1-volt limit and push frequency and timings to the max.
• Ordinarily, a restricted PMIC that has been unlocked requires the system to be fully power-cycled each time memory voltage is adjusted. ROG motherboards leverage onboard hardware and firmware to cleverly work around this irksome limitation, enabling voltage adjustments to be applied through the same soft system-reset process employed for previous generations of DDR memory.

COOLING
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.

COOLER BY DESIGN
ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme features comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.
Multiple temperature sources
4-pin PWM/DC fan headers and ASUS HYDRANODE
Bundled ROG fan controller
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.

ROG WATER-COOLING ZONE
Dual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.
Water pump+
Water in/out
Water flow
A dedicated header can supply over 3 amps to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.

ROG FAN CONTROLLER
The ROG Fan Controller offers an additional six headers that can be controlled via FanXpert 4. The card features two temperature-sensor headers, along with two thermistors that can be attached to various components. There are also six ARGB headers to illuminate ARGB fans.

CONNECTIVITY
ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme features the latest and greatest in connectivity, including the fastest GPU and storage device transfer speeds with PCIe 5.0, the smoothest online gameplay with WiFi 6E and 10 Gb Ethernet, a host of rapid-fire file transfers with Thunderbolt

USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 TYPE-C FRONT-PANEL CONNECTOR WITH QUICK CHARGE 4+
Quick Charge 4+ technology can rapidly charge devices at up to 60W with a PCIe power supply cable plugged into the nearby 6-pin connector.

TWO THUNDERBOLT 4 USB-C PORTS
Each port delivers up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for the latest high-speed devices and drives. Thunderbolt 4 also supports up to two external 4K displays and extends PCIe bandwidth to up to 32 Gbps.

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.

WI-FI GIG+ 6 BY INTEL
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, you'll 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.

Three Onboard M.2 Slots
ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme has featured 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.

CPU

• Intel Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron Processors
• 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. 

Chipset

• Z690

Memory

• 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 6400+(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/5000(OC)/4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
• Dual Channel Memory Architecture
• Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
• OptiMem III
• Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and a number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for a memory support list.

Graphics

• 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt video outputs
• Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.  
• Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.

Expansion Slots

• Intel 12th Gen Processors
• 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)
• Intel Z690 Chipset
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
• Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site.
• M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_1 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled.
• Support Intel Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot.

Storage

• Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Intel 12th Gen Processors
• M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
• Intel 12th Gen processors support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode.
• M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280
• Intel 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.
• Intel Z690 Chipset
• M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
• DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots.
• M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_1 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled.
• RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports.

Ethernet

• 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
• 1 x Marvell 10Gb Ethernet

Wireless & Bluetooth

• Intel Wi-Fi 6E

USB

• Rear USB:
• Total 10 ports
• 1 x Thunderbolt 4 port (1 x USB Type-C)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
• 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (7 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
• 1 x Thunderbolt 4 connector (1 x USB Type-C)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C) 
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Audio

• ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082
• Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
• Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
• High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
• Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
• Audio Features
• SupremeFX Shielding Technology
• ESS SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP
• LED-illuminated audio jacks
• Rear optical S/PDIF out port
• Premium audio capacitors
• Audio cover

Back Panel I/O Ports

• 1 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)  
• 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (7 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
• 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
• 1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port
• 5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks  
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port  
• 1 x BIOS Flashback  button
• 1 x Clear CMOS button

Internal I/O Connectors

• Fan and Cooling related 
• 1 x 4-pin CPU fan header
• 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
• 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
• 2 x 4-pin Radiator Fan headers
• 2 x W_PUMP+ headers
• 1 x WB_SENSOR header
• 1 x 2-pin Water In the header
• 1 x 2-pin Water Out header
• 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header
• Power related
• 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
• 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
• 1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector
• Storage related
• 3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
• 1 x DIMM.2 slot supports 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports  
• USB 
• 1 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 port (USB Type-C)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports  
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
• Miscellaneous
• 1 x 6-pin ARGB Gen 2 header to support 2 x ARGB Gen 2 headers
• 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header
• 1 x AURA RGB header
• 1 x BIOS Switch button
• 2 x BCLK button
• 1 x FlexKey button 
• 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
• 1 x LN2 Mode jumper
• 1 x Osc sence header
• 12 x Probert Measurement Points
• 1 x ReTry button
• 1 x RSVD switch
• 1 x RSVD header
• 1 x Safe Boot button
• 1 x Slow Mode switch 
• 1 x Start button
• 1 x V_Latch switch
• 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
• 1 x Thermal Sensor header

Special Features

• Extreme OC Kit
• FlexKey button
• LN2 Mode
• Probert
• Retry button
• Safe boot button
• Start button
• Slow Mode
• Extreme Engine Digi+
• 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
• MicroFine Alloy Choke
• ASUS Q-Design
• M.2 Q-Latch
• PCIe Slot Q-Release
• Q-Code
• Q-Connector
• Q-DIMM
• Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
• Q-Slot
• ASUS Thermal Solution
• M.2 heatsink backplate
• M.2 heatsink
• Steel backplate  
• VRM heatsink design  
• ASUS EZ DIY  
• BIOS FlashBack button
• Clear CMOS button  
• CPU Socket lever protector
• ProCool II
• Pre-mounted I/O shield
• SafeSlot
• SafeDIMM
• AURA Sync
• ROG AURA sync backplate
• AURA RGB header(s)  
• Addressable Gen 2 header(s)  
• Dual BIOS
• OLED 2"
• Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with Quick Charge 4+ Support
• Support: up to 60W charging
• Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A  
• Compatible with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0, and PPS  
• To support 60W, please install the power cable to a 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector or can only support 27W  
• ASUS HYDRANODE
• 2 x Chassis fan support (CHA_FAN1P, CHA_FAN2P)
• Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list.

Software Features

• ROG Exclusive Software
• GameFirst VI
• ROG CPU-Z  
• ROG True Voltician
• Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion
• Sonic Radar III
• DTS Sound Unbound 
• BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version)  
• ASUS Exclusive Software
• Armory Crate
• AIDA64 Extreme (1-year full version)  
• AURA Creator  
• AURA Sync  
• Fan Xpert 4   
• Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation  
• OLED Display  
• AniMe MatrixTM LED Display  
• AI Suite 3  
• Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking  
•  TPU
•  EPU  
•  DIGI+ Power Control
•  Turbo app
• MyAsus
• WinRAR
• UEFI BIOS
• AI Overclocking Guide
• ASUS EZ DIY 
• ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 
• ASUS EZ Flash 3 
• ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
• MemTest86

BIOS

• 2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

• WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

• Cables
• 1 x 1-to-3 ARGB splitter cable
• 1 x 1-to-2 ARGB splitter cable
• 2 x 1-to-4 fan splitter cables
• 1 x RGB extension cable
• 3 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 
• 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack
• ROG Fan Controller
• 1 x ROG Fan Controller
• 1 x Fan EXT PWR cable
• 1 x ARGB input cable 
• 1 x USB input cable 
• 1 x ROG Fan Controller 3M Mounting tape
• 1 x Fan Controller manual
• ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink
• 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink
• 1 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2
• 2 x M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2
• ROG True Voltician
• 1 x ROG True Voltician
• 4 x cables for ROG True Voltician
• Miscellaneous
• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 
• 1 x M.2 SSD screw package
• 1 x Q-connector
• 1 x ROG CLAVIS DAC
• 1 x ROG graphics card holder
• 1 x ROG key chain
• 1 x ROG logo plate stickers
• 1 x ROG screwdriver
• 1 x ROG stickers
• 1 x ROG thank you card
• 1 x Thermal pad package for M.2 heatsink
• Installation Media
• 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 
• Documentation
• 1 x User guide

Operating System

• Windows 10 64bit

Form Factor

• Extended ATX
• 30.5cm x 27.7cm