ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero (WiFi 6E) LGA 1700 Intel 12th Gen ATX Gaming Motherboard- PCIe 5.0, DDR5, 20+1 90A Power Stages, 2.5Gb LAN, V5.2, 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports, 5xM.2 $599.99

Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors and Windows 11, support PCIe 5.0 and DDR5
Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking(GameFirst VI) and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration
Robust Power Solution: 20+1 teamed power stages rated for 90 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
High-performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E, Bluetooth V5.2, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGaurd
Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, ROG Hyper M.2 card, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C port)
Industry-leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 withESS ES9018Q2C DAC for pinpoint positioning and dynamics
All ASUS Z690 Motherboards designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets
Don't forget your OS, we have Windows 11 OEM, 10 OEM, Download and USB versions available
Free 3DMark Advanced Edition w/ purchase of a qualifying Allstate protection plan

Best Seller Ranking#13 in Intel Motherboards
ModelBrandASUS
SeriesROG
ModelMAXIMUS Z690 HERO
Part Number90MB18E0-M0AAY0
Supported CPUCPU Socket Type LGA 1700

* Designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets.
CPU TypeCore / Pentium / Celeron (12th Gen, LGA1700)
Supported CPU TechnologiesSupports 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.
ChipsetsChipset Intel Z690
Onboard VideoOnboard Video Chipset Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
MemoryNumber of Memory Slots4×288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800

* Refer to www.asus.com [asus.com] for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion SlotsPCI Express 5.0 x162 x PCI Express 5.0 x16

* Actual support may vary by CPU.
* Support x16 or x8/x8 modes.
* When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x8 only and if ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only.
PCI Express 4.0 x161 x PCI Express 4.0 x16

* Supports x4, x4/x4 modes.
Storage DevicesSATA 6Gb/s 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2Intel 12th Gen Processors:
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110

Intel Z690 Chipset:**
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)***
Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)****

* 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.
*** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.
**** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1 or PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.
Intel Optane ReadyYes
Onboard AudioAudio Chipset Realtek ALC4082
Audio Channels 7.1 Channels
Onboard Lan Lan Chipset Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
Max LAN Speed10/100/1000/2500Mbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 6E
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Rear Panel PortsBack I/O Ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports
7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O ConnectorsOnboard USB1 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
Other ConnectorsFan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
1 x W_PUMP+ header
1 x 2-pin Water In header
1 x 2-pin Water Out header
1 x 3-pin Water Flow header
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x AURA RGB header
1 x FlexKey button
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x Start button
1 x ReTry button
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
Physical SpecForm FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector
Windows CompatibilityWindows 11Ready
FeaturesFeaturesSpecial Features:
Extreme OC Kit
- FlexKey button
- ReTry button
- Start button
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 heatsinks
- 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
- AURA RGB header(s)
- Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
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 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector or can only support 27W
ASUS HYDRANODE
- 3 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P,CHA_FAN2P,CHA_FAN3P)
* Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list.

Software Features:
ROG Exclusive Software
- ROG CPU-Z
- GameFirst VI
- 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
Armoury Crate
- AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)
- AURA Creator
- AURA Sync
- Fan Xpert 4
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
AI Suite 3
- 5-Way 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:
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability:
WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System:
Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit
PackagingPackage ContentsAccessories:
Cables
1 x ARGB RGB extension cable
1 x RGB extension cable
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
ROG Hyper M.2 Card
1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card with heatsink
2 x M.2 screw packages for ROG Hyper M.2 Card
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages for M.2 backplate
1 x M.2 Rubber Package
1 x Q-connector
1 x ROG Graphics card holder
1 x ROG stickers
1 x ROG key chain
1 x ROG thank you card
Installation Media
1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
Documentation
1 x User Guide
Additional InformationDate First AvailableOctober 27, 2021

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