Features o Intel(R) LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th gen Intel(R) processors o Enhanced power solution: 10+1 Dr MOS, 4-pin+8-pin Pro Cool connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery o Comprehensive cooling: Large VRM heatsinks, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 o ASUS Opti Mem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking o Next-gen connectivity: DDR4, PCIe(R) 5. 0, Intel(R) 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3. 2 Gen 2x2 Type-C(R), front panel USB 3. 2 Gen 1 Type-C(R), Thunderbolt(TM) 4 header UEFI BIOS The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans. VRM Heatsinks and High-quality Thermal Pads Two massive VRM heatsinks and high-quality thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance PERFORMANCE Prime Z690 series is built to handle the additional cores and increased bandwidth of 12th Generation Intel(R) processors. ASUS Z690 motherboards provide all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options. Power Design Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 12th Generation Intel processors. Prime Z690M-Plus D4 is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs. ASUS Opti Mem II Revisions to the motherboard’s trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS Opti Mem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk. Benefits of ASUS Opti Mem II: o Improved memory stability and compatibility o Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages o Impro
