ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA Intel Z690 LGA 1700 ATX

ROG Maximus Z690 FormulaN/ADIVERSITY TO THE MAXIMUS. Thats what the latest Formula brings to the acclaimed ROG Maximus series. Its Moonlight White armor and customizable ARGB lighting elements ride alongside a hybrid VRM block designed in collaboration with EK giving you ample freedom to express your preferred build style. And underneath circuit pathways illuminated with PCIe Gen 5.0 and limit-breaking DDR5 support are poised to elevate performance well into the future driving the Maximus Z690 Formula’s appeal far beyond aesthetics.N/AN/AINTELLIGENT MOTHERBOARDN/AIntelligent 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.N/AN/APERFORMANCEN/AThe ROG Maximus Z690 Formula CPU VRM is comprised of 105 amp power stages that are strategically teamed to quickly cancel transients. Alongside the ROG take on DDR5 support frees memory kits to achieve their full potential.N/AN/ATEAMED POWER ARCHITECTUREN/AModern CPU architectures up the ante for motherboard power design by transitioning from deep power saving modes to full load almost instantaneously. The latest ROG VRM architecture rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly swing current while maintaining exemplary thermal.N/AN/ADDR5 OVERCLOCKING STRENGTHN/AComprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of ROG motherboards. For DDR5 the Maximus Z690 lineup breaks performance limits by providing a stacked suite of overclocking parameters for not only high-speed kits but even entry-level memory modules that have a locked power management IC (PMIC).N/AN/ACOOLINGN/AAn ambition to maximize performance calls for an appropriately powerful platform. Enter the CrossChill EK III VRM block empowering enthusiasts to break the limits of conventional voltage regulation with a hybrid cooling system that sails past the core power requirements of 12th Gen Intel Core processors while maintaining rock-steady thermals.N/AN/ATHERMAL MANAGEMENTN/AROG Maximus Z690 Formula features comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.N/AN/AROG WATER-COOLING ZONEN/ADual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.N/AN/ACONNECTIVITYN/AThe latest connectivity solutions WiFi 6E PCIe 5.0 and two Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports empower supersmooth networking and blisteringly fast file transfers. And for enthusiasts looking for high-fidelity audio the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec takes gaming immersion to a whole new level while also saving a PCIe slot.N/AN/AWIFI 6EN/AOnboard WiFi 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.N/AN/AMARVELL AQTION 10 GBPS ETHERNETN/ADesigned 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.N/AN/AUSB 3.2 GEN 2X2 TYPE-C FRONT-PANEL CONNECTOR WITH QUICK CHARGE 4+N/AUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2 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.N/AN/ATWO ONBOARD THUNDERBOLT 4 USB TYPE-C PORTSN/AEach 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.N/AN/AThree Onboard M.2 slotsN/AROG Maximus Z690 Formula features three onboard M.2 slots with two offering support for PCIe 4.0 SSDs.N/AN/AROG HYPER M.2 CARD PCIE 5.0 READYN/AIf 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.N/AN/ASUPREMEFXN/AROG SupremeFX audio technology delivers an exceptional 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection to provide best-ever recording quality. There’s also a low-dropout regulator for clean power delivery to the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec and an ESS 9018Q2C integrated DAC.N/AN/AAudio line shieldingN/ABlocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.N/AN/AESS SABRE 9018Q2CN/AThe ESS SABRE 9018Q2C integrated DAC amplifier is capable of providing -115 dB total harmonic distortion (THD+N) for playback that conveys all the subtlety and nuances of the audio track. In addition the 121 dB dynamic range (DNR) provides an extremely low noise-floor further accentuating dynamics and punch.N/AN/AALC 4082 CodecN/AThe ALC4082 codec uses USB instead of the conventional high-definition audio (HDA) interface and improves playback audio resolution from 192 to 384 kHz.N/AN/ASwitching MOSFETsN/AA unique design allows the codec’s impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs.N/AN/APremium capacitorsN/AHigh-quality integrated components help produce warm natural-sounding audio with exceptional clarity.N/AN/AOPTIMIZATIONN/AROG Maximus Z690 Formula is packed with intuitive and flexible tools that give builders next-level control of system performance.N/AN/ALEVEL UP PERFORMANCEN/AThe dashboard-style control panels of AI Suite 3 and Armoury Crate let you fine-tune almost every aspect of your ROG Maximus Z690 Formula system with ease. Get the best balance between performance cooling stability and efficiency via simple and intuitive interfaces.N/AN/AUEFI BIOSN/AThe 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.N/AN/AACCURATE VOLTAGE MONITORINGN/AConventional motherboards use single-ended sensing tapped from a location that isn’t ideal leading to a large disparity between the actual voltage fed to the CPU and the value reported to software. ROG Maximus Z690 Formula features a differential-sensing circuit that simplify overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately.N/AN/APERSONALIZATIONN/AASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB customization takes the Formulas Moonlight White colorway to a new level and a two-inch OLED LiveDash can take the aesthetic further with a display featuring live system information or user-customizable graphics.N/AN/AGROW YOUR GAMING WORLDN/AGear up with ROG components from graphics card and monitors to mice and keyboards. And up your game with complementary aesthetics control and compatibility. The ROG ecosystem is more extensive than any competing brand so youll enjoy greater choice as your system expands.N/AN/ALIVEDASH OLEDN/AThe ROG Maximus Z690 Formula includes LiveDash a built-in 2-inch OLED panel that shows useful information and features customizable graphics. During the power-on self-test (POST) phase the OLED shows key stats in simple language using traditional POST codes. In normal operation the panel can be programmed to show CPU frequency device temperatures fan speeds or water-cooling information. You can also personalize the default OLED GIF with a preferred image or animation.N/AN/ASONIC STUDIO IIIN/ASonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function) virtual surround for 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.N/AN/ADTS : SOUND UNBOUNDN/AThe ROG Maximus Z690 Formula includes a pre-loaded 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 exploiting 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.N/AN/AARMOURY CRATEN/AArmoury 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 Crates Fan Xpert4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers.N/AN/AYou 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.N/AN/AAIDA64 EXTREMEN/AThe ROG Maximus Z690 Formula includes a one-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription.This industry-leading system information tool provides detailed information about installed hardware and software and it also provides benchmarks for measuring performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme 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 viewed on the desktop sent to dedicated displays or the OLED panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers.N/AN/AGRAPHICS CARD HOLDERN/AFeaturing a magnetic base adjustable slider and hinge the ROG Graphics Card Holder banishes sag and provides support where its needed most.