ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Wifi DDR5 Intel Motherboard

Product Description

Feature of ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero DDR5 
 
PERFORMANCE
With tailored power delivery and support for the latest high-performance memory, ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Wifi DDR5 easily handles the demands of Intel Alder Lake-S processors. It features an intelligent VRM design that’s rated for 90 amps, plus carefully selected components and memory layout optimizations to cater to enthusiasts looking to create a battle-ready rig with balanced performance
Take your gaming and content creation experiences to the max and beyond with the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard serving as the powerful foundation for your desktop computer build. Supporting 12th generation Intel LGA 1700 socket processors and the Z690 chipset, which takes advantage of the large PCIe 5.0 data bandwidth.
this ATX motherboard is designed for easy overclocking to take on intensive workloads such as 8K video editing, high-end games, and more. Up to 64GB of dual-channel DDR5 RAM, reaching 6600 MHz when overclocked, can be installed across two memory slots to improve the system’s multitasking capabilities. At the same time, its dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots can accommodate powerful graphics cards while the PCIe 3.0 x4 and x1 slots support other compatible expansions such as Thunderbolt cards.
In addition to the on-board PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 M.2 solid-state drive slots, you can install up to two more M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives by using the included Hyper DIMM.2 card with the second PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slot. This motherboard also has six SATA III drive headers with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations.
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.
COOLING
Top-level PC performance demands exceptional cooling. The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is armed with robust VRM and chipset heatsinks that provide the perfect balance of mass and surface area for heat dissipation. Load up with an AIO or custom cooling loop paired with your choice of fans to keep thermals under complete control.
CONNECTIVITY
The latest connectivity solutions ― WiFi 6E, PCIe® 5.0 and two Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports ― empower supersmooth networking and blisteringly fast file transfers. And for enthusiasts looking for high-fidelity audio, the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec takes gaming immersion to a whole new level while also saving a PCIe slot.
PERSONALIZATION
In addition to elite performance, ROG Maximus Z690 Hero introduces the new Polymo Lighting display, gracing the I/O cover with an eye-catching microstructural array of light and color. This intricate design features two RGB patterns, empowering builders to show off a luminous RGB style that they won’t see anywhere else.
 
Specifications of ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Wifi DDR5
 

CPU
Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors*Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0*** Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Intel® Z690 Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 6400+(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800 MT/s Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*Dual Channel Memory ArchitectureSupports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)*Actual memory data rate depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)
Graphics
1 x HDMI® port**2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt™ video outputs* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
Expansion Slots
Intel® 12th Gen Processors*2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)**Intel® Z690 Chipset***1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4, x4/x4 modes)* Please check PCIe bifurcation table in Chapter 1.** 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.*** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot.
Storage
Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s portsTotal supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*Intel® 12th Gen ProcessorsM.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.)- Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110***- Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 5.0 x4 modeIntel® 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)****6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports****** 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.***** RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports
Ethernet
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb EthernetASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*Bluetooth v5.2 hardware ready*** WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later.
USB
Rear USB: Total 11 ports2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®)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)Front USB: Total 9 ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playbackAudio Features:- SupremeFX Shielding Technology- ESS® SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP- Gold-plated audio jacks- Rear optical S/PDIF out port- Premium audio capacitors- Audio cover
Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports7 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® port1 x Wi-Fi Module1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port5 x Gold-plated audio jacks1 x Optical S/PDIF out port1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button1 x Clear CMOS button
Intrernal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling related1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers1 x W_PUMP+ header1 x 2-pin Water In header1 x 2-pin Water Out header1 x 3-pin Water Flow headerPower related1 x 24-pin Main Power connector2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connectorStorage related3 x M.2 slots (Key M)6 x SATA 6Gb/s portsUSB1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 portsMiscellaneous3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers1 x AURA RGB header1 x FlexKey button1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)1 x Start button1 x ReTry button1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header1 x Thermal Sensor header
Special Features
Extreme OC Kit- FlexKey button- ReTry button- Start buttonExtreme Engine Digi+- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors- MicroFine Alloy ChokeASUS Q-Design- M.2 Q-Latch- PCIe Slot Q-Release- Q-Code- Q-Connector- Q-DIMM- Q-LED (CPU , DRAM , VGA , Boot Device )- Q-SlotASUS Thermal Solution- M.2 heatsink backplate- M.2 heatsinks- VRM heatsink designASUS EZ DIY- BIOS FlashBack™ button- Clear CMOS button- CPU Socket lever protector- ProCool II- Pre-mounted I/O shield- SafeSlot- SafeDIMMAURA Sync- AURA RGB header(s)- Addressable Gen 2 header(s)Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 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 27WASUS 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 SoftwareArmoury Crate- AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)- AURA Creator- AURA Sync- Fan Xpert 4- Two-Way AI Noise CancelationAI Suite 3- Easy Optimization with AI OverclockingTPUEPUDIGI+ Power ControlTurbo appMyAsusWinRARUEFI BIOSAI Overclocking GuideASUS EZ DIY- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3- ASUS EZ Flash 3- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ ModeMemTest86
BIOS
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories
Cables1 x ARGB RGB extension cable1 x RGB extension cable4 x SATA 6Gb/s cablesROG Hyper M.2 Card1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card with heatsink2 x M.2 screw packages for ROG Hyper M.2 CardMiscellaneous1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas1 x M.2 Q-Latch package2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages for M.2 backplate1 x M.2 Rubber Package1 x Q-connector1 x ROG Graphics card holder1 x ROG stickers1 x ROG key chain1 x ROG thank you cardInstallation Media1 x USB drive with utilities and driversDocumentation1 x User Guide
Form Factor
ATX30.5cm x 24.4cm
Operating System
Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit
Warranty
3 Years
Note
*** Features, Price, Specifications are subject to change without notice.