The ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO motherboard retains the top-quality all-metal shell of previous models, while the new version adds stunning metallic details and customization options to provide enthusiasts with the best cooling solutions and an aesthetically pleasing look.
The ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO continues the legacy of its predecessors with increased power, intelligent cooling and lightning-fast connectivity. The Z690 HERO is ready to take the helm of your high-end gaming rig with redesigned ROG features like AI-enhanced controllers and customizable Aura Sync lighting. The Asus MAXIMUS Z690 series has been updated to support 12th generation Intel Core processors and DDR5 memory.
Features:
- Chipset: Intel Z690
- Processor core: LGA 1700
- Processor support: 12th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron
- Motherboard size: ATX
- Memory slots (pcs): 4
- Memory type: DDR5
- Maximum amount of memory (GB): 128
- Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard, Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth v5.2 hardware ready (v5.2 available for Windows 11)
- Sound card: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082
Expansion sites
- 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4, x4/x4 modes)
Hard disk interfaces
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 5 x M.2 slots
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.)
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 (supports 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)
Rear panel interfaces
- 2 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 connections
- 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
- 1 x 2-pin Water In header
- 1 x 2-pin Water Out header
- 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header
- Power related
- 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
- 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
- 1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector
- Storage related
- 3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- USB
- 1 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
- 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
- LGA 1700 ATX motherboard
- Intel Z690 chipset
- Five M.2 interfaces
- Comprehensive connectivity options
- For Intel 12th generation CPUs
