Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero

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. PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTOR
2. 20+1 POWER STAGES
3. EXPANSION SLOT
   • 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (x16, x8/x8)
   • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4, x4/x4 via ROG Hyper M.2 Card)
4. INTEL® SOCKET LGA1700 FOR 12TH GEN INTEL® CORE™, PENTIUM® GOLD AND CELERON® PROCESSORS

5. DDR5, 4 X DIMM
   • Dual Channel
6. 3 X M.2 SLOTS
   • 1 x M.2 2242-22110 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
   • 1 x M.2 2242-2280 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode
   • 1 x M.2 2242-2280 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes

   2 X M.2 SLOTS VIA ROG HYPER M.2 CARD

   • 1 x M.2 2242-22110 supports PCIe 5.0 x4/PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
   • 1 x M.2 2242-22110 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode

1. INTEGRATED I/O COVER & VRM HEATSINKS
2. TRIPLE M.2 HEATSINKS DUAL M.2 BACKPLATES
   
   BUNDLED ROG HYPER M.2 CARD WITH M.2 HEATSINKS AND THERMAL PADS

3. MULTIPLE 4-PIN PWM FAN HEADERS
   • CHA_FAN1P-3P headers support ASUS HYDRANODE
4. ROG WATER-COOLING ZONE
   • W_FLOW tachometer
   • W_IN/OUT T-sensor

1. I/O ZONE POLYMO LIGHTING®
   
   
2. SUPREMEFX AUDIO CODEC ALC4082®
   • ESS® SABRE9018Q2C high-definition DAC
   • 120 dB SNR stereo playback output
   • 113 dB SNR recording input
   • Gold-plated audio jacks

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

3. 3 X 3-PIN ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADERS
   1 X 4-PIN AURA RGB HEADER
   

1. BIOS FLASHBACK™ BUTTON
2. CLEAR CMOS BUTTON
3. 1 X HDMI® PORT
4. 2 X USB 2.0 PORTS
5. 2 X THUNDERBOLT™ 4 USB TYPE-C® PORTS
6. 1 X INTEL® 2.5 GB ETHERNET PORT

7. 7 X USB 3.2 GEN 2 PORTS (6 X TYPE-A + 1 X USB TYPE-C®)
8. 1 X Wi-Fi 6E MODULE
9. OPTICAL S/PDIF OUT
10. 5 X GOLD-PLATED AUDIO JACKS
11. 1 X USB 3.2 GEN 2X2
    • USB Type-C® front panel connector supports QC4+
12. 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. 2 X SAFESLOTS
   Provides stronger PCIe device retention and greater shearing resistance.
5. ASUS HYDRANODE
   The three chassis fan headers 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.
6. Q-CODE
   LED panel shows a 2-digit code to reflect system status.
7. 4 X Q-DIMM
   One-sided clips for super-simple, super-secure handling of memory modules.

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. PCIE SLOT Q-RELEASE
   A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with one tap, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device.
10. 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.
11. Q-CONNECTOR
    Simple adapter that helps arrange front-panel cables in an orderly manner.
    

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 and aluminum I/O heatsink
   A VRM heatsink on the MOSFETs and chokes is connected to the aluminum I/O cover via an embedded heatpipe to increase mass and surface area for dissipation.
2. M.2 heatsinks
   Three dedicated heatsinks keep up to three M.2 drives in the optimum operating temperature range for consistent performance and reliability.
3. L-shaped heatpipe
   An L-shaped heatpipe allows for rapid and even heat transfer from the VRM.

4. 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.
5. M.2 backplates
   Dual M.2 slots feature backplate blocks that ensure high-performance drives deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.
6. Chipset heatsink
   A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures.

INTEL Wi-Fi 6E (GIG+)

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.

INTEL 2.5 GB ETHERNET

Onboard Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers, smooth lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.

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

USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 adds an additional lane that can boost Type-C data transfers with speeds of up to 20 Gbps. The port also features Quick Charge 4+ technology that can quickly charge devices up to 60 W with a PCIe power supply cable plugged into the nearby 6-pin connector.

TWO ONBOARD THUNDERBOLT 4 USB TYPE-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 Hero features three onboard M.2 slots, with two offering support for the latest PCIe 4.0 SSDs.

ROG HYPER M.2 CARD PCIE 5.0 READY

If users need more M.2 storage or even faster data transfers, the bundled ROG Hyper M.2 Card features two more slots, one of which is a PCIe 5.0 and ready to perform at up to twice the speed of the accompanying PCIe 4.0 slot.

Static

Breathing

Strobing

Rainbow

Color cycle

Starry night

Music effect

Smart

Adaptive color

Dark

Stereo Sound

Surround Sound

Spatial Sound