Asus Rog Maximus Z690 Extreme

AI Overclocking

Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push each system to its limits.

AI Cooling

Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm reduces unnecessary system noise by monitoring CPU temperatures and dynamically adjusting fans to optimal speeds.

AI Networking

GameFirst VI optimizes networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time based on application usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms.

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 500 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio, helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.

1. DUAL PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS
2. 24 + 1 POWER STAGES
3. EXPANSION SLOTS
   • 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)
   • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
4. INTEL® SOCKET LGA1700 FOR 12TH GEN INTEL® CORE™, PENTIUM® GOLD AND CELERON® PROCESSORS

5. DDR5, 4 X DIMM
   • Dual Channel
6. 5 X M.2 SOCKETS
   • 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
   • 2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
   • 2 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA from DIMM.2)

1. INTERGRATED I/O COVER & VRM HEATSINK DESIGN
2. TRIPLE M.2 HEATSINKS WITH M.2 BACKPLATES
3. MULTIPLE 4-PIN PWM FAN HEADERS
   • CHA_FAN1P-2P headers support ASUS HYDRANODE

4. ROG DIMM.2 HEATSINK
   
5. ROG WATER-COOLING ZONE
   • W_FLOW tachometer
   • W_IN/OUT T-sensor

1. 1. ANIME MATRIX™ LED
      
      
      AURA LIGHTING
   2. 2” LIVEDASH OLED
   3. SUPREMEFX ALC4082 CODEC
      • ESS® SABRE9018Q2C high definition DAC
      • 120 dB SNR stereo playback output
      • 113 dB SNR recording input
      • LED-illuminated audio jacks

      SONIC STUDIO III + SONIC STUDIO VIRTUAL MIXER + SONIC SUITE COMPANION
      SONIC RADAR III
      DTS® SOUND UNBOUND​

4. 1 X 4-PIN RGB HEADER
5. 1 X 3-PIN ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADER
6. 1 X 3-PIN ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADER
   
   
7. EDGE ZONE LIGHTING
8. ROG LOGO LIGHTING

1. BIOS FLASHBACK™ BUTTON
2. CLEAR CMOS BUTTON
3. 1 X HDMI® PORT
4. MARVELL® AQTION 10 GB ETHERNET
5. INTEL® 2.5 GB ETHERNET
6. 1 X THUNDERBOLT™ 4 USB TYPE-C® PORT
7. 8 X USB 3.2 GEN 2 PORTS
   • (7 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)

8. WI-FI 6E
9. OPTICAL S/PDIF OUT
10. 5 X LED-ILLUMINATED AUDIO JACKS
11. 1 X USB 3.2 GEN 2X2
    • USB Type-C® front panel connector supports QC4+
12. 1 X THUNDERBOLT™ 4 TYPE-C PORT
13. 6 X SATA 6 GB/S

1. ROG PATENTED PRE-MOUNTED I/O SHIELD
2. ESD GUARDS
   Provides greater electrostatic protection than the industry standard. ESD Guards cover the USB, audio and LAN ports.
3. TRUEVOLT USB
   Supplies stable 5-volt power delivery to all USB ports, with minimal power fluctuations to minimize data loss.
4. LIVEDASH OLED 2”
   Indicates power status and potential problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device for quick diagnosis.
5. 2 X SAFESLOTS
   Provides stronger PCIe device retention and greater shearing resistance.
6. V_LATCH SWITCH
   Makes tuning more intuitive by recording both the true highest and lowest core voltage and then passing the data to HWiNFO, AI Suite 3 and the onboard LiveDash OLED.
7. ASUS HYDRANODE
   Both onboard chassis fan headers and a further three on the bundled ROG Fan Controller feature the ASUS Hydranode circuit, which utilizes a powerline communication protocol to control up to three daisy chained fans independently through each 4-pin connector.

8. FLEXKEY
   At its default, the FlexKey functions as a system reset button, but it can also be easily set to quickly turn Aura lighting on or off, activate Safe Boot or enter the BIOS.
9. 4 X Q-DIMM
   One sided clips for super-simple, super-secure handling of memory modules.
10. PCIE Q-RELEASE
    Provides easy PCIe module swap with a single button.
11. M.2 Q-LATCH
    The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.
    

Teamed Power Stage Design

Conventional Phase-doubled Design

Teamed Power Stage Design

Conventional Phase-doubled Design

Teamed Power Stage Design

Conventional Phase-doubled Design

Teamed Power Stage Design

Conventional Phase-doubled Design

1. VRM heatsink
   A VRM heatsink is placed on the MOSFETs and chokes, and the embedded heatpipe connects to the aluminum I/O cover.
2. Aluminum, I/O cover
   An aluminum I/O cover is connected to the primary heatsink via an embedded heatpipe, increasing mass and surface area for dissipation.
3. Cold-forged heatsink
   The heatsink cover is crafted from pure aluminum to efficiently cool the two onboard M.2 drives.
4. Solid steel backplate
   The steel, electro-galvanized, cold-rolled coil construction strengthens Maximus Z690 Extreme to prevent bending, and is finished in motherboard-matching black.

5. High-Conductivity Thermal Pad
   A high-quality thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.
6. M.2 Backplates
   Dual M.2 slots feature back-plate blocks that ensure high-performance drives deliver peak performance even when airflow is restricted.
7. Chipset Heatsink
   A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures.

Wi-Fi 6E

Onboard Wi-Fi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band, providing up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds along with improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments.

MARVELL® AQTION 10 GBPS ETHERNET

Designed to meet the demanding requirements of power users and content creators, 10 Gbps onboard Ethernet provides a new level of home networking. With up to 10 times the bandwidth of standard gigabit Ethernet, you’ll enjoy streaming uncompressed 4K UHD videos and system backups and file transfers that are faster than ever before.

INTEL® 2.5 GB ETHERNET

Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.

USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 TYPE-C® FRONT-PANEL CONNECTOR WITH QUICK CHARGE 4+

Quick Charge 4+ technology can rapidly charge devices at up to 60W with a PCIe power supply cable plugged into the nearby 6-pin connector.

TWO THUNDERBOLT 4 USB-C PORTS

Each port delivers up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for the latest high-speed devices and drives. Thunderbolt 4 also supports up to two external 4K displays and extends PCIe bandwidth to up to 32 Gbps.

THREE ONBOARD M.2 SLOTS

ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme is features three onboard M2 slots, with one offering support for the latest PCIe 5.0 SSDs.

ROG DIMM.2

The ROG DIMM.2 module is an innovative expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. You can then add a metal heatsink, helping to control thermals for maximum performance while elevating aesthetics.

*DIMM.2 accommodates M.2 drives up to 22110 (110 mm) in length.

Default Animation

Text Animation

Loop Animation

Static

Breathing

Strobing

Rainbow

Color cycle

Starry night

Music effect

Smart

Adaptive color

Dark

Stereo Sound

Surround Sound

Spatial Sound