ASUS Z690 PRIME Z690-A Intel Z690 LGA 1700 DDR5 ATX Motherboard with PCIe 5.0 Thunderbolt 4 Header and Four M.2 Slots

• The ASUS PRIME Z690-A ATX motherboard is designed to support latest 12th Gen Intel CPU's with LGA 1700 socket, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors.
• The board is PCIe 5.0 Ready supporting up to 128GB DDR5 6000MHz(OC) of memory and Intel Turbo Boost Technology to push your experience to its peak.
• Enjoy extended connectivity with the next-gen technology of PCIe 5.0, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Four M.2 slots and Thunderbolt 4 header support.
• Comes with AI Overclocking optimizing performance based on CPU and cooler loads and AI Cooling which manges and controls all motherboard fans, automatically optimizing settings based on current system load and temperature.
• Prime Z690-A features the most comprehensive cooling options ever that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS. It employs VRM heatsink, M.2 Heatsink, M.2 backplate with Q-Latch and hybrid fan headers.
• The board comes with Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation which reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences.

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Prime Z690-A

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th Generation Intel processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, the board provides users and PC DIY builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

Three M.2 Slots

Comes with three M.2 slots that support data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.

PCIe 5.0 Slot

With 12th Gen Intel CPUs comes support for PCIe 5.0. It offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0. It also brings in signal integrity and backward compatibility.

Thunderbolt 4 Support

Features Thunderbolt 4 support via an on-board header. With Intel-certified ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card, it can enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable.

ASUS AI Overclocking

ASUS AI Overclocking is an intelligent utility that helps you get the most out of your build by automatically profiling your CPU and cooling system to predict optimal voltage and frequency settings.

AI Cooling

ASUS AI Cooling function will automatically manage and control motherboard-connected fans to ensure optimal settings based on current system load and temperature.

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners.

DDR5 Performance

The board enhances DDR5 performance by providing overclocking options for not only high-speed kits, but even entry-level memory modules.

USB 3.2 Type-C

Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including rear USB Type-C connector with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transmission speeds of up to 20 Gbps.

Cooler by Design

Two M.2 heatsinks take care of the three M.2 slots, warding off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers. The two VRM heatsinks with heatpads improve heat transfer.

App Specific Optimization

Turbo App allows you to define CPU overclocking, apply fan profiles, prioritize network data and optimize audio settings at the app level, so your system is set up exactly as needed.

Fan Xpert 4

The software provides comprehensive control over fans and all-in-one (AiO) cooler. Whether cooling with air or water, an Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click.

CPU Performance Boost

The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) utility automatically fine-tunes voltages, monitor system stats and adjusts overclocking parameter for optimal performance.

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.

SafeSlot & SafeDIMM

PCIe 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe 4.0, so used SMT manufacturing process for the faster SafeSlot, to ensure the highest data speeds. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed.

FlexKey

FlexKey is a front-panel header that lets you customize the reset button on the front panel of your chassis to provide quick access to Aura lighting controls, DirectKey or system reset.

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