Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Desktop Motherboard - Intel Chipset - Socket LGA-1700 - Intel Optane Memory Ready - ATX - Pentium Gold, Celeron, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9 Processor Supported - 128 GB DDR5 SDRAM Maximum RAM - DIMM, UDIMM - 4 x Memory Slots - IE

Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Desktop Motherboard - Intel Chipset - Socket LGA-1700 - Intel Optane Memory Ready - ATX - Pentium Gold, Celeron, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9 Processor Supported - 128 GB DDR5 SDRAM Maximum RAM - DIMM, UDIMM - 4 x Memory Slots - IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax - HDMI - 6 x SATA Interfaces

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 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 90 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors Optimized Thermal Design: Large VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, triple M.2 heatsinks and two M.2 backplates, plus ROG Water-Cooling Zone and ROG Hyper M.2 card with heatsinks. High-Performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E, Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGaurd. Fastest Gaming 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, dual Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C® ports). Industry-Leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS® ES9018Q2C DAC for pinpoint positioning and dynamics Unmatched Personalization: I/O cover with Polymo Lighting, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers DIY-Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, M.2 Q-Latch, 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 HERO The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is a quintessential strand of the Republic of Gamers DNA, replete with high-octane components to satisfy users who seek an introduction to the enthusiast-grade Maximus line. Its arsenal of cooling, power delivery and connectivity stands ready to handle whatever the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors throw at it. And with its new animated Polymo lighting display on the I/O cover that dazzles with vibrant RGB logos and patterns, the ROG Maximus Z690 Hero has the looks to match its leverage. 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.

Technical Specifications:
Chipset Manufacturer: Intel
Chipset Model: Z690
Total Processor Supported: 1
Processor Socket: Socket LGA-1700
Processor Generation Supported: 12th Gen
Processor Supported: Pentium Gold, Celeron, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9
Number of Memory Slots: 4
Memory Form Factor: DIMM, UDIMM
Maximum Memory Supported: 128 GB
Memory Technology: DDR5 SDRAM
Memory Speed Supported: 6400 MHz, 6200 MHz, 6000 MHz, 5800 MHz, 5600 MHz, 5400 MHz, 5200 MHz, 5000 MHz, 4800 MHz
Intel Optane Memory Ready: Yes
Controller Type: Serial ATA/600
Intel RST: Yes
RAID Supported: Yes
RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 10
Onboard Video: CPU Dependent Video
Audio Channels: 7.1
Bluetooth: Yes
2.5Gigabit Ethernet: Yes
Wireless LAN: Yes
Wireless LAN Standard: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Number of Total Expansion Slots: 3
Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 3
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots: 3
Total Number of USB Ports: 9
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 2
Number of USB 3.2 Ports: 1
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports: 6
S/PDIF: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 1
Number of Thunderbolt 4 Ports: 2
Number of SATA Interfaces: 6
Number of M.2 Interfaces: 3
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 9
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports: 4
Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports: 5
Form Factor: ATX
Width: 12"
Depth: 9.6"
Package Contents:

Maximus Z690 Hero Desktop Motherboard, 1 x ARGB RGB Extension Cable, 1 x RGB Extension Cable, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s Cables, 1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card with Heatsink, 2 x M.2 Screw Packages for ROG Hyper M.2 Card, 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Moving Antennas, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch Package, 2 x M.2 Q-Latch Packages for M.2 Backplate, 1 x M.2 Rubber Package, 1 x Q-Connector, 1 x ROG Graphics Card Holder, 1 x ROG Stickers, 1 x ROG Key Chain, 1 x ROG Thank You Card, 1 x USB Drive with Utilities and Drivers, 1 x User Guide

Brand Compatibility: Intel
Environmentally Friendly: Yes
Environmental Certification: RoHS