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ASUS Prime Z690-A LGA 1700 Intel 12th ATX Motherboard- 16+1 DrMOS, PCIe 5.0, DDR5, 4x M.2, Intel 2.5 Gb LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel Type-C, Thunderbolt 4, Aura Sync RGB Lighting
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- ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA
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- ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4
- ROG STRIX Z690-E GAMING WIFI
- ROG STRIX Z690-F GAMING WIFI
- ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI
- ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI
- TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4
- Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors and Windows 11, support PCIe 5.0 and DDR5
- AI Motherboard : AI overclocking, AI cooling and Two-way AI noise cancellation
- Enhanced Power Solution: 16+1 DrMOS, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Next-gen connectivity: DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 header support
- Boosted Memory Performance: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking with ASUS OptiMem II
- New Prime Aesthetics: New ID design, sliver scheme, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers
- All ASUS Z690 Motherboards designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets
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| Best Seller Ranking | #20 in Intel Motherboards |
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| Brand | ASUS |
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| Model | PRIME Z690-A |
| Part Number | 90MB18L0-M0AAY0 |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1700 * Designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets. |
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| CPU Type | Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors Supports Intel Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. |
| Supported CPU Technologies | 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 | Intel Z690 |
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| Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic |
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| Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR5) |
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| Memory Standard | DDR5 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800 * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| PCI Express 5.0 x16 | 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 * Actual support may vary by CPU. * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in support site. |
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| PCI Express 3.0 x16 | 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 * Supports x4 mode. |
| PCI Express x4 | 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4 |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
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| M.2 | Intel 12th Gen Processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - Intel 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. Intel Z690 Chipset:** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) * 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. |
| Intel Optane Ready | Yes |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek S1220A |
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| Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
| LAN Chipset | Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet |
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| Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000/2500Mbps |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C ) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port |
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| Onboard USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports |
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| Other Connectors | Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s) Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x AURA RGB header(s) 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x COM Port header 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x Power button 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt header |
| Form Factor | ATX |
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| LED Lighting | RGB |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector |
| Windows 11 | Supported |
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| Features | Special Features: ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) - Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ESD Guards - LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - SafeSlot - Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - 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 - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Box headers - Clear CMOS button - CPU socket lever protector - ProCool - Pre-mounted I/O shield AURA Sync - AURA RGB header(s) - Addressable Gen 2 header(s) Software Features: ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Creator - AURA Sync - Fan Xpert 4 - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Turbo app ASUS CPU-Z DTS:X Ultra Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit |
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| Package Contents | Accessories: Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) 1 x Q-connector 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package(s) Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User guide |
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| Date First Available | October 15, 2021 |
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Very limited DDR5 Support??12/13/2021 6:44:02 PM
Manufacturer Response:
Dear Crass,
Thank you for bringing this to our attention and I certainly understand your frustration. We provide BIOS update services via RMA. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact me at cl-adrian@asus.com, and I will help you to the best of my abilities. I am here to assist our customers with our products and dedicated in bringing a resolution to all issues that they may come across. Your case for reference is N2112032859-0002.
Thank you for choosing ASUS!
Best Regards,
Adrian
ASUS Customer Loyalty – US Support
Awesome board11/20/2021 8:09:01 AM
Pros: It is the middle of the road board but it is one hell of a workhorse. Has just the right amount of RGB to make any lover happy. Easy to install and has all the features you will really need. This board kicks with the best of them. Happy I bought it.
Cons: None
Overall Review: Recommend this Motherboard to everyone who wants to step up to the next level of technology
Great value.11/19/2021 7:39:04 AM
Pros: Options packed Looks Price EZ Flash utility
Cons: Runs hot No water blocks for this yet Needs firmware update out of the box
Overall Review: This is a very capable MB. Pro tip, use the EZ Flash utility to update the BIOS from the BIOS FIRST THING! It appears the MB was built and stocked before the firmware was finished, so the version it comes with can cause problems with setup. Heatsinks are large, but they dissipate a lot of heat. They have caused problems with my radiator placement, and there currently is no water block alternative to replace them with to shrink the size and retain the cooling. Waiting for EK to come out with one. Good board for AIO setups. Keep this MB town in a well vented area. It pumps some heat out of the VMs and voltage chokes. Don't think it would do good in a restricted air flow case. I'd give this MB a 4.5 score, but the value in it's current field and early availability make it a great choice at the time, unless you can drop $500+ on your MB.
Anonymous
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
Verified Owner
Incredibly Unstable1/2/2022 5:22:13 PM
Pros: - Great specs on paper at this price point.
Cons: - Incredibly unstable even at stock speeds with the latest BIOS and multiple CPU/ram configurations. I waited a few months after buying this product upon release hoping they would fix these issues but they have not done so yet.
Overall Review: - I've bought great things from ASUS in the past but this board is just disappointing with all the Kernal Power errors it throws. ...the issue seems to be somewhat common and some people claimed they were able to troubleshoot it but still.
Manufacturer Response:
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for bringing this to our attention and I certainly understand your frustration. Make sure you have the latest BIOS for optimal compatibility. Ensure that you have RAM that is certified on our ASUS QVL. If the issues persist, feel free to contact me if you have any technical or general questions. You can reach me at cl-adrian@asus.com. Your case for reference is N2201031783-0001.
Thank you for choosing ASUS!
Best Regards,
Adrian
ASUS Customer Loyalty – US Support
Anonymous
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Verified Owner
Locks up when idle12/15/2021 10:30:53 AM
Pros: It arrived quickly. Feature rich bios.
Cons: It randomly freezes when idle. Under any load the it runs fine and MeMTest86 checks out (no error). This leads me to think the problem is in the mobo vs in the CPU or Memory. I've tried updating the bios to the latest version (2021/12/03) to no avail, it still freezes when idle. Also it freezes under both Windows 11 and Ubuntu, so it is not an OS issue.
Overall Review: I think there are some quality issues with this board, given that it randomly freezes when idle.
Manufacturer Response:
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for bringing this to our attention and I certainly understand your frustration. Please make sure you have the latest BIOS for optimal compatibility. Ensure that you have RAM that is certified on our ASUS QVL. If the issues persist, feel free to contact me if you have any technical or general questions. You can reach me at cl-adrian@asus.com. Your case for reference is N2112032859-0001.
Thank you for choosing ASUS!
Best Regards,
Adrian
ASUS Customer Loyalty – US Support
Anonymous
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
Verified Owner
Z690-A5/6/2022 6:37:07 PM
Pros: The Best
Cons: None
Overall Review: I Read All The Reviews and come to my own conclusion, This board if you understand what you are doing in the bios setup btw make sure you update the bios before installing windows or Ubuntu and go over the bios configurations before you install because theres different ways it can go for you like enable Intel technology if you want your m2 (storage) to be recognized . By default Intel technology is not enabled, at least not on mine Been building my own pcs since the Intel Pentium 4 and I just upgraded from The 6th gen Intel to the 12th gen I7 This Is Best Motherboard I give it a 10/10Thank You.
Lacking is so many ways4/9/2022 4:05:30 PM
Pros: It is cool with some features. It performs well.
Cons: Ok so, There is NO Bluetooth, There is NO Wi-Fi capability. The layout of the MOBO is disastrous and limiting your ability to access your SATA connections. And there are a scarce amount of USB ports. I have had to buy so many adapters and connectors to make it work. No a well designed board.
Overall Review: Very lacking in basic necessities. I would not suggest this board at all.
Manufacturer Response:
Dear James R,
I'm sorry to hear that you are not pleased with the design and the features that it didn't come with. We’re normally known for our exceptional products to detail, I will forward your feedback to the product team for future improvements. As for the expansion slots, you can certainly install a WIFI Adapter including Bluetooth. If you have any technical concerns, feel free to reach out to me at customerloyalty@asus.com and provide this link for reference. I'll do my best to provide a quick resolution to your case. Your feedback is important as it helps with improvements to ASUS Support channels.
Thank you for choosing ASUS!
Best Regards,
Jamalie,
ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support
Anonymous
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Verified Owner
Vram light is on.4/6/2022 1:32:56 PM
Overall Review: I purchased this with G.skill F5-5600U3636C16GX2-TZ5K which is on your list as working with this board. I then tried Corsair ram that is also on your list. I get the Vram light and no posting. I removed everything and made sure the brand new Intel Core i5-12600K CPU is installed properly. No luck. I tried just using one stick of ram and no luck. I have built plenty of pcs with ASUS boards but this has been a headache.
Manufacturer Response:
Dear Anonymous,
I'm sorry to hear that the unit failed to boot. This is not the kind of experience we want any of our customers to have. Have you tried to reset the CMOS battery? Please attempt the steps from the FAQ below. For further troubleshooting, feel free to reach out to me at customerloyalty@asus.com and provide this link for reference. I'll do my best to provide a quick resolution to your case. Your feedback is important as it helps with improvements to ASUS Support channels.
Thank you for choosing ASUS!
Best Regards,
Jamalie,
ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support
Troubleshooting - https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1042632/
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- Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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Overall Review: I bought the ASUS Prime Z690-A with a G.Skill 5600 4040C combo from Newegg. The motherboard doesn't seem to support the RAM and it's not on the QVL (lots of G.Skill RAM but not this particular model for some reason). It's possible it might support the RAM after a motherboard upgrade, but you can't upgrade the motherboard without RAM. There's no bios flashback and there no error code numbers or even beeps, just a Q-LED that lights up "DRAM". Buyer beware and beware of getting this with any combo at Newegg.