Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Formula Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z690 Chipset - Socket LGA-1700 - Intel Optane Memory Ready - ATX

Part No. ROGMAXIMUSZ690FORMULA

by ASUS Computer International

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Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Formula Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z690 Chipset - Socket LGA-1700 - Intel Optane Memory Ready - ATX

Part No. ROGMAXIMUSZ690FORMULA

by ASUS Computer International

This Product is currently not in offering

General Information
ManufacturerASUS Computer International
Manufacturer Part NumberROGMAXIMUSZ690FORMULA
Brand NameAsus ROG
Product LineMaximus Z690 Formula
Product NameMaximus Z690 Formula Desktop Motherboard
Marketing Information

Intel® Z690 ATX motherboard with 20+1 power stages, DDR5, Five M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, Dual Thunderbolt™ 4, PCIe® 5.0, Onboard WiFi 6E, 10 Gb Ethernet and Aura Sync RGB lighting

  • Socket LGA 1700 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: 20+1 teamed power stages rated for 105 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
  • Optimized Thermal Design: Enlarged VRM heatsinks with EK CrossChill III solution, high-conductivity thermal pads, triple M.2 heatsinks and two M.2 backplates, and ROG Water-Cooling Zone
  • High-Performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E, Marvell® AQtion 10 Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGaurd
  • Fastest Connectivity: PCIe® 5.0, dual Gen 4 M.2 onboard, ROG Hyper M.2 card with Gen 5 M.2 support, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector and dual Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports
  • Industry-Leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS® ES9018Q2C DAC for pinpoint positioning and dynamics
  • Unmatched Personalization: 2-inch LiveDash OLED, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 headers
  • DIY-Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release, Q-Latch, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot, ROG Hyper M.2 card, and ROG graphics card holder
  • Renowned Software: Bundled 1year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86

ROG Maximus Z690 Formula

DIVERSITY TO THE MAXIMUS. That's what the latest Formula brings to the acclaimed ROG Maximus series. Its Moonlight White armor and customizable ARGB lighting elements ride alongside a hybrid VRM block designed in collaboration with EK, giving you ample freedom to express your preferred build style. And underneath, circuit pathways illuminated with PCIe® Gen 5.0 and limit-breaking DDR5 support are poised to elevate performance well into the future, driving the Maximus Z690 Formula's appeal far beyond aesthetics.

INTELLIGENT MOTHERBOARD

Intelligent software solutions help ensure that your system performs at its best. The latest ASUS AI-powered enhancements span four pillars of performance, including overclocking, cooling, networking and onboard audio, making advanced tweaks and optimization accessible to new recruits and savvy PC DIY veterans alike.

PERFORMANCE

The ROG Maximus Z690 Formula CPU VRM is comprised of 105 amp power stages that are strategically teamed to quickly cancel transients. Alongside, the ROG take on DDR5 support frees memory kits to achieve their full potential.

COOLING

An ambition to maximize performance calls for an appropriately powerful platform. Enter the CrossChill EK III VRM block, empowering enthusiasts to break the limits of conventional voltage regulation with a hybrid cooling system that sails past the core power requirements of 12th Gen Intel Core processors while maintaining rock-steady thermals.

Product TypeDesktop Motherboard
Processor & Chipset
Chipset ManufacturerIntel
Chipset ModelZ690
Total Processor Supported1
Processor SocketSocket LGA-1700
Processor Generation Supported12th Gen
Processor Supported
  • Pentium Gold
  • Celeron
  • Core i5
  • Core i7
  • Core i9
Memory
Number of Memory Slots4
Memory Form Factor
  • DIMM
  • UDIMM
Maximum Memory Supported128 GB
Memory Speed Supported
  • 6400 MHz
  • 6200 MHz
  • 6000 MHz
  • 5800 MHz
  • 5600 MHz
  • 5400 MHz
  • 5200 MHz
  • 5000 MHz
  • 4800 MHz
Memory TechnologyDDR5 SDRAM
Intel Optane Memory ReadyYes
I/O Controller
Controller TypeSerial ATA/600
Intel RSTYes
RAID SupportedYes
RAID Levels
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10
Video
Onboard VideoCPU Dependent Video
Audio
Audio Channels7.1
Network & Communication
BluetoothYes
10Gigabit EthernetYes
Wireless LANYes
Wireless LAN StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
I/O Expansions
Total Number of Expansion Slots3
Total Number of PCI Express Slots3
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots3
Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of USB Ports10
Number of USB 2.0 Ports3
Number of USB 3.2 Ports1
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports6
S/PDIFYes
HDMIYes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports1
Number of Thunderbolt 4 Ports2
Onboard Interfaces
Number of SATA Interfaces6
Number of M.2 Interfaces5
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports9
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports4
Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports5
Physical Characteristics
Form FactorATX
Width12.01" (305 mm)
Depth9.61" (244 mm)