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ASUS PRIME Z690-A

ATX Socket 1700 Intel Z690 Express Motherboard - 4x DDR5 - SATA 6Gb/s + M.2 PCI-E NVMe - USB 3.2 - PCI-Express 5.0 16x

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Overview

Unleash the potential of your processor

ASUS Prime motherboards are designed and engineered for demanding users looking for consistent performance and long-term reliability. They allow you to get the most out of your components with a unique design made of robust materials and exclusive utilities. They incorporate professional features and combine the benefits of new Intel processors with ASUS' iconic design and features.

The ASUS PRIME Z690-A motherboardis designed to support 12th generation Intel processorson socket LGA 1700. It will allow the assembly of a powerful and versatile configuration capable of performing all tasks. Gaming, streaming, intensive multitasking, multimedia creation, it is the ideal solution to design a high-end PC with high performance. It also supports DDR5 RAM, PCI-Express 5.0 16x graphics cards, SATA 6 Gb/s and M.2 PCI-E 4.0 drives and USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 peripherals .

ASUS PRIME Z690-A

  • Support for 12th generation Intel Core processors on socket LGA 1700
  • DDR5 memory support, up to 6000 MHz (OC)
  • 5-Way Optimization with DIGI+ VRM, TPU, EPU
  • AI Overclocking: CPU performance optimisation based on the CPU and the cooler to achieve a power level almost equivalent to manual overclocking by experts
  • Full cooling: large VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan connectors and Fan Xpert 4
  • PCI-E NVMe and USB 3.2 M.2 ports
  • 2.5 GbE LAN
  • Aura Sync and ARGB fan support
Specifications
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General information

Product name

ASUS PRIME Z690-A

Brand

ASUS

Model

90MB18L0-M0EAY0

Processor

Processor support

Intel 1700

Number of CPUs supported

1

Chipset

Chipset

Intel Z690 Express

Memory

Memory format

4 X DIMM 288 pins (DDR5)

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR5 6000 MHz
DDR5 5800 MHz
DDR5 5600 MHz
DDR5 5400 MHz
DDR5 5200 MHz
DDR5 4800 MHz
DDR5 5000 MHz

Memory type

DDR5

Memory technology

Dual Channel

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

48 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

192 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

No

Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU

Yes

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

1 X PCI Express 5.0 x16
1 X PCI Express 3.0 16x (x4)

Number and Type of slots

2 X PCI Express 3.0 x1
1 X PCI Express 3.0 x4

Multi-GPU type

None

Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek S1220A

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

1 X Intel i225-V

Network standard(s)

2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE)

Wi-Fi

No

Storage

RAID supported

Yes

Hard drives connectors

4 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s
3 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4

Number of M.2 slot(s)

4

Supported RAID Modes

10
5
1
0

Connectivity

Rear panel connectors

1 X HDMI Female
1 X DisplayPort Female
1 X USB 3.2 Type C
1 X USB 3.1 Type C
2 X USB 3.1
4 X USB 3.0
1 X RJ45 Female
1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical
5 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo

Additional connectors

1 X LED RGB connector(s)
3 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s)
1 X TPM
Front panel audio
Chassis intrusion
2 X +12V (Power supply P8)
1 X ATX 24 Pin
1 X Serial (RS-232)
4 X Internal USB 2.0
2 X Internal USB 3.0
1 X Internal USB 3.1 Type C
1 X Thunderbolt 4

Physical characteristics

Motherboard format

ATX

Length

305 mm

Width

244 mm

Equipment

Advanced overclocking features

Yes

Use

Gamer

LED

Yes

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 27 Oct 2021

Customer reviews
Global rating
6/10
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  • by AntoineR
    Posted on 21 Jan 2024
    Bought on 4 Nov 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 2

    To be avoided.

    Motherboard bought 2 years ago and as soon as I do an update it's an endless boot problem.
    I have to reboot my PC manually 15 times because otherwise it crashes during the boot phase or displays an error message.
    Since the bios update 2709 RAM RGB freezes 10min after booting.

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  • by Jerome R
    Posted on 1 Aug 2023
    Bought on 1 Jul 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 10

    Gamer PC (Motherboard)

    Chosen for a gamer PC, it keeps its promises (it's Asus ...)
    The LEDs aren't blinding and the fact that you can fit 4 M2 SSDs, including 3 with heatsinks, is a big plus.

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