Description
ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming Wi-Fi puts 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors at center stage, with beefed-up power delivery, cooling, cutting-edge connectivity options, and a range of accoutrements that effortlessly propel builds to maximum performance. This series flagship is your ticket to next-level gaming.
PERFORMANCE
BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE GAMING
- Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot (x16 or x8) [CPU]
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (x4 or x4/x4) [Chipset]
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (x4) [Chipset]
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot [Chipset]
- 18+1 Power Stages
- 4 x DIMM
DDR5-6400 (O.C.)- Dual channel
- 3 x M.2 Slots Onboard
- 1 x M.2 2242-22110 (PCIe5.0 x4)
- 1 x M.2 2242-22110 (PCIe4.0 x4)
- 1 x M.2 2242-2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA)
2 x M.2 Slots on ROG Hyper M.2 Card
- 2 x M.2 2242-22110 (PCIe4.0 x4)
COOLING
COMPREHENSIVE COOLING
- Integrated I/O & VRM Heatsink
- M.2 Combo-Sink
- 2 x M.2 Heatsinks
- AIO Pump Header
- Chipset Heatsink
- Multiple 4-pin PWM Fan Headers
GAMING IMMERSION
TOTAL GAMING IMMERSION
- I/O Zone Aura Lighting
- ALC4080 + Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- Impedance sense
- High quality output and input
- SupremeFX shielding
Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
Sonic Radar III
DTS® Sound Unbound
Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
- 3 x 3-pin Addressable Gen 2 Headers
1 x 4-pin Aura RGB Header
CONNECTIVITY
FULL CONNECTIVITY
- 1 x HDMI® Port
- 1 x Display Port
- 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
- Clear CMOS Button
- BIOS FlashBack™ Button
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports
- 2 x Type-A + 1 x Type-C
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Port
- 1 x Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
- Intel® Wi-Fi 6E
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT
- Gold-Plated Audio Jacks
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® Port
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
- 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s
- Thunderbolt Header
ALL-ROUND PERFORMANCE
ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming Wi-Fi is armed with all the essentials you need to create a gaming PC with top-tier performance. Heavy-duty power delivery and optimized cooling provide the weapons you need to push any gaming build to its limits. Intelligent controls enable easy management of overclocking, cooling and networking settings. And Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation helps ensure crystal-clear in-game communication.
Power Design
DIGI+ POWER CONTROL
The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultrasmooth and clean power delivery to the CPU.
Cooling
COOLING INNOVATION
- Integrated I/O Cover & VRM Heatsinks
Two thick VRM heatsinks connected by a heat pipe and bonded to a pre-mounted metal I/O shield provide ample surface area and mass to handle the power needs of high-performance 12th Gen Intel processors.
- Thermal Pads
High-grade thermal pads efficiently transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.
- M.2 Combo-Sink
An M.2 heatsink with a direct-contact heat pipe delivers ample surface area, enabling optimal running temperatures for PCIe 5.0 M.2 NVMe drives, even when airflow is restricted.
- Two M.2 Heatsinks
The M.2 heatsinks keep the M.2 SSDs at optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.
- Two M.2 Backplates
The integrated M.2 backplate help ensure that high-performance drives deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.
COOLER BY DESIGN
ROG Strix Z690 motherboards feature comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via the Fan Xpert 4 tool in Armoury Crate or within the UEFI BIOS.
CPU
CPU fan headers
A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers for CPU coolers.
AIO pump fan header
A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.
M.2
M.2 heatsink
Helps keep M.2 NVMe SSDs at optimum operating temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.
M.2 backplate
Provides additional heat dissipation to deal with the thermal load of high-performance M.2 NVME SSDs.
CHASSIS
4-pin PWM/DC fan headers
Headers that supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
* Supports ASUS HYDRANODE.
Intelligent Control
TWO-WAY AI NOISE CANCELATION
This powerful ASUS-exclusive utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone* and incoming audio while preserving voices. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises are removed, so you can hear and be heard with perfect clarity while gaming or during calls.
* A splitter cable is necessary when using a 3.5 mm headset.
Deep-learning Database
Input/output
Fidelity
Performance Impact
COD: MW – FPS (2560 x 1440)
* Actual performance varies by configuration.
HEAR THE DIFFERENCE
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AI OFF
AI ON
Background noise
Other human voice
Human speech
AI OVERCLOCKING
ROG AI Overclocking is an intelligent utility that helps you get the most out of your build by automatically profiling your CPU and cooling system to predict optimal voltage and frequency settings.
Accessible via the AI Suite software in Windows or directly through the UEFI, the intuitive AI Overclocking user interface enables users of all levels. A range of customizable settings are available for seasoned overclockers, and an auto-tuning option is available for beginners.
AI OVERCLOCKING AT A GLANCE
Designed by experts
At the heart of AI Overclocking is a proprietary algorithm developed by ROG R&D engineers who worked with world-renowned overclockers to create a tool for users of all levels.
Predictive edge
An algorithm analyzes your CPU and cooling system, then it leverages that data to intelligently predict optimal settings. Custom-tailored frequencies and voltages are automatically applied to perfect the clock-speed optimization process.
Real-time adjustments
Workload, system temperature, fan speed and power draw are automatically monitored by the software, and the information is used to make real-time adjustments to ensure ongoing optimal performance.
AI OVERCLOCKING IN AI SUITE
Onboard intelligence lets you automate overclocking with full, flexible control via 5-Way Optimization within AI Suite (in Windows).
AI COOLING
ASUS AI Cooling technology automatically manages and controls motherboard-connected fans to ensure optimal settings based on current system load and temperature.
SELF-ADAPTIVE FAN TUNING
CPU temperature detection
AI Cooling detects CPU temperatures and uses a proprietary algorithm to calculate the lowest fan speed required to effectively cool the system and keep fan noise down.
Automated optimization
Under stable system loads, the software then automatically lowers fan* speed to the optimal setting, decreasing fan noise without compromising performance.
* Fans need to be connected to the following headers for AI Cooling control: CPU_FAN / CPU_OPT / CHA_FAN / M.2_FAN / H_AMP / RAD_FAN.
Ongoing monitoring
AI Cooling continues to monitor the system and adjust fan speed based on current load.
AUTOMATIC TUNING
AI Cooling can easily be activated via the Fan Xpert 4 dashboard in ASUS AI Suite 3. Once activated, it will override all manual controls.
AI NETWORKING
The proprietary ROG GameFirst VI utility is designed to help all users — beginners, experts, and everyone in between — optimize network settings to ensure smooth online gameplay. New to this generation, GameFirst VI features AI-enhanced identification and boost technologies to ensure faster and smarter network optimization.
HOW IT WORKS
Identification
GameFirst VI analyzes usage patterns and the digital signatures of your applications and compares them to a database of over 200,000 apps.
Boost
GameFirst VI intelligently switches application priority and adjusts bandwidth, depending on the situation. When gaming, it accelerates and prioritizes game packets to give you supersmooth online gameplay ― even when you’re streaming high-quality video or transferring large files.
Visualization
An intuitive graph provides an overview of real-time network status. Simply click on the tab to view the current bandwidth usage of each application, geolocation status of each network connection, or an analysis of the Wi-Fi channels.
WHAT IT DOES
NETWORK INSIGHT
Wi-Fi Quick Assist analyzes network information and generates a graph to give you a clear picture of current network status. In addition, when paired with an ROG router, you can scan your Wi-Fi network to find the best channel and use Game Boost to prioritize gaming devices and packets.
LEADING CONNECTIVITY
ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming Wi-Fi D4 delivers wickedly fast connectivity for supersmooth online experiences and ultrafast data transfers. Add alongside those perks, Asus has managed to cram in an advanced audio solution that allows you to pick out the smallest cues and home in on your opponents.
Storage & Memory
PCIe Performance
With one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot delivering twice the speed of PCIe 4.0, two additional slots with PCIe 4.0, and two more 4.0 slots available on the bundled ROG Hyper M.2 Card, ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming Wi-Fi leverages mighty CPU and chipset bandwidth to deliver the latest data transfers, Intel NVM Express® RAID, and high-capacity drive options that blaze past traditional SATA-based SSDs.
ROG HYPER M.2 CARD
The ROG Hyper M.2 Card provides two additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for storage-hungry users, and its huge aluminum heatsink and backplate provide excellent cooling to optimize M.2 drive performance.
DDR5 Overclocking Strength – ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile
Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of ROG motherboards. For DDR5, the ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming Wi-Fi breaks performance limits with a stacked suite of overclocking parameters for both high-speed kits and entry-level memory modules that have a locked power management integrated circuit (PMIC):
- A dedicated circuit on the motherboard safely circumvents DDR5 memory PMIC restrictions, allowing users to sidestep the default 1.1-volt limit and push frequency and timings to the max.
- Ordinarily, a restricted PMIC that has been unlocked requires the system to be fully power-cycled each time memory voltage is adjusted. ROG motherboards leverage special onboard hardware and firmware to cleverly work around this irksome limitation, enabling voltage adjustments to be applied through the same soft system-reset process employed for previous generations of DDR memory.
Networking
WI-FI 6E (802.11 AX)
* Wi-Fi 6E availability and features are dependent on regulatory limitations and co-existence with 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, delivering up to 2.5X the speed of standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, low-lag gaming and high-resolution video streaming.
- WI-FI 6E ANTENNA
The antenna has two built-in transmitters and receivers to enable faster transmission speeds, and it supports the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands. - ADJUSTABLE DESIGN
Four-way positioning enables better signal reception. - MAGNETIC BASE
A powerful magnetic base secures the antenna on the top or side of the PC case.
Audio
SUPREMEFX
ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software that provides superior audio. In ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming Wi-Fi, SupremeFX features the ALC4080 codec to increase playback resolution from 192 kHz to 384 kHz across all channels. The front-panel output is streamed through a highly integrated Savitech amplifier that’s capable of driving of a wide variety of gaming headsets and high-fidelity headphones.
AUDIO PATH ISOLATION
Specially designed circuit separation filters out electromagnetic interference from the motherboard and anything directly attached to it.
PLAY IN STYLE
Pair ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming Wi-Fi with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem to create a fully customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.
Customization
ID DESIGN
UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX
A specially illuminated acrylic display on the I/O cover gives the illusion that the circuit board is visible beneath an RGB ROG logo. Meanwhile, a pattern of grids and slashes, touches of mirror finish, and a leather ROG logo deliver a variety of carefully crafted surface textures. Last but not least, a distinctive lighting pattern built into the M.2 Combo-Sink finishes off a colorful tour of the ROG worldview.
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2D
3D
AURA SYNC
OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION
ROG Strix motherboards deliver sterling performance and superior aesthetics to outshine the competition. They also feature built-in ASUS Aura technology that enables full RGB lighting control and a variety of presets for embedded RGB LEDs and third-party lighting strips that can connect to onboard RGB headers. In addition, all lighting can be easily synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.
ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADER
ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming’s Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.
Static
Breathing
Strobing
Rainbow
Color cycle
Starry night
Music
Smart
Adaptive color
Dark
DIY Friendly
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.
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.
Q-CODE
Diagnostic codes provide a reference for fast and easy lookup of common installation and component issues.
CLR CMOS BUTTON
A quick press of the Clr CMOS button helps reset BIOS settings. It can also be used to reboot the PC if incorrect BIOS settings have been selected.
BIOS FLASHBACK™ BUTTON
BIOS FlashBack™ is the simplest and safest way to update BIOS. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, and plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.
CERTIFIED COMPATIBILITY
ROG Strix motherboards undergo an extensive certification program to ensure compatibility with the widest range of components and devices.
ASUS AIO coolers are also compatible with a wide variety of CPUs, up to and including 12th Gen Intel processors, giving you ultimate flexibility to cool the CPU that fits your needs.
ROG GIVES YOU MORE
ROG-exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive audio tuning and gaming enhancements, so you can configure your gaming build the way you want. To further aid system setup and performance tuning, the highly acclaimed AIDA64 and MemTest86 utilities have also been added to the mix.
Optimization
UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
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MEMTEST86
For added convenience, MemTest86 has been pre-installed into ROG UEFI (BIOS) Run the test to pinpoint memory issues with just one click, without the need for any USB stick or going into the OS. The memory report will also be stored in the BIOS archives for reference.
ADVANCED MODE
Diagnose faulty RAM and memory problems that cause corrupted data and crashes.
Prediction
AI OC monitors system vitals like temperatures, fan speeds, and power draw to estimate overclocking performance.
My Favorites
Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.
EZ Flash 3
Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS.
AI OC Guide
The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the AI Optimization or view a quick guide.
SMART
Check your storages devices’ Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and to identify potential failures.
GPU POST
Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.
Secure Erase
Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition.
Last Modified Log
Track the latest changes and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.
SATA Port Renaming
Rename SATA ports for easy identification.
Search Function
Quickly and easily find the option or setting you’re looking for.
ASUS User Profile
Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.
EZ MODE
Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.
EZ Flash 3
Flash the latest BIOS from within the BIOS.
SMART
Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and identify potential failures.
Secure Erase
Restore your SSDs and NVMe storage to factory settings.
Last Modified Log
Track the last change and save preferred profiles to a USB drive.
SATA Port Renaming
Rename SATA ports for easy identification.
User Profile
Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.
Q-Fan Control
Configure the fan’s operating speed manually or use pre-configured fan profiles to quickly select Standard, Silent, Turbo or Full Speed modes. By default, system fans will automatically switch to full speed if the temperature reaches 75 °C.
5-WAY OPTIMIZATION
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
DIGI+ POWER CONTROLS
Audio Effect
SONIC STUDIO III
ROG Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.
APP-SPECIFIC PROFILES
Apply customized audio settings to various applications, so that each is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.
DTS: SOUND UNBOUND
ROG Strix Z690 motherboards are pre-loaded with the DTS® Sound Unbound™ app that envelops you in audio as never before, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. By leveraging Windows Sonic spatial technology, DTS Sound Unbound delivers audio in a virtual 3D space — putting you right in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location and direction of every gunshot, footstep or other sound in your virtual environment.
* DTS Sound Unbound requires in-game support. Check with game developers for supported titles.
STEREO SOUND
Discrete left and right audio channels enable headphone or two-speaker setup.
SURROUND SOUND
Audio is split and served over multiple speaker channels – e.g., 5.1 or 7.1 – to create an enveloping experience on a single, logical plane.
SPATIAL SOUND
A virtual audio ‘sphere’ effect creates astonishing 360° immersion – with you at the center, where sounds seem to travel in all directions.
AIDA64 EXTREME
ROG Strix Z690 motherboards include an AIDA64 Extreme 60 days free trial. This industry-leading tool provides detailed information about installed hardware and software, as well as benchmarks for measuring performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme also includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the OLED panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers*.
* Support available for ROG Ryujin II and selected models.
ROG X AIDA64 EXTREME
ARMOURY CRATE
Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate helps you customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. In addition, Armoury Crate’s Fan Xpert4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers.
You can also use Armoury Crate to download drivers, software and user manuals, register products, and tap into a special news feed that connects you to the global ASUS gaming community.
* Windows 10 required for full Aura Sync functionality within Armoury Crate. For Windows 8 and earlier versions, standalone Aura Sync software is available for free download from the product support site.
DRIVER & MANUAL DOWNLOADS
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Specs
| Brand Name: | Asus ROG |
| Product Line: | Strix |
| Product Model: | Z690-E GAMING WIFI |
| Product Name: | Strix Z690-E GAMING WIFI Desktop Motherboard |
| Product Type: | Desktop Motherboard |
| Processor & Chipset | |
| 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 |
| Memory | |
| 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 |
| I/O Controller | |
| Controller Type: | Serial ATA/600 |
| Intel RST: | Yes |
| RAID Supported: | Yes |
| RAID Levels: | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Video | |
| Onboard Video: | CPU Dependent Video |
| Audio | |
| Audio Channels: | 7.1 |
| Network & Communication | |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| 2.5Gigabit Ethernet: | Yes |
| Wireless LAN: | Yes |
| Wireless LAN Standard: | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/az |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Number of Total Expansion Slots: | 4 |
| Total Number of PCI Express Slots: | 4 |
| Number of PCI Express x1 Slots: | 1 |
| Number of PCI Express x16 Slots: | 3 |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of USB Ports: | 12 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports: | 4 |
| Number of USB 3.2 Ports: | 2 |
| Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports: | 4 |
| Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports: | 2 |
| HDMI: | Yes |
| DisplayPort: | Yes |
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: | 1 |
| Onboard Interfaces | |
| Number of SATA Interfaces: | 6 |
| Number of M.2 Interfaces: | 3 |
| Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: | 7 |
| Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports: | 4 |
| Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports: | 3 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor: | ATX |
| Width: | 12.01″ (305 mm) |
| Depth: | 9.61″ (244 mm) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Brand Compatibility: | Intel |
