Asus Rog Maximus Z690 Hero Atx Motherboard

Features Socket LGA 1700 for 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM), Pentium(R) Gold and Celeron(R) processors Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration Robust Power Solution: 20+1 teamed power stages rated for 90 A, Pro Cool II power connectors, Micro Fine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors Optimized Thermal Design: Large VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, triple M. 2 heatsinks and two M. 2 backplates, plus ROG Water-Cooling Zone and ROG Hyper M. 2 card with heatsinks. High-Performance Networking: Onboard Wi Fi 6E, Intel(R) 2. 5 Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGaurd. Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe(R) 5. 0, dual Gen 4 M. 2 onboard, ROG Hyper M. 2 card with Gen 5 M. 2 support, USB 3. 2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, dual Thunderbolt(TM) 4 (USB Type-C(R) ports). Industry-Leading Audio: ROG Supreme FX ALC4082 with ESS(R) ES9018Q2C DAC for pinpoint positioning and dynamics Unmatched Personalization: I/O cover with Polymo Lighting, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers DIY-Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release, BIOS Flash Back(TM), Q-Code, Flex Key, Q-Connector, M. 2 Q-Latch, Safe Slot, ROG Hyper M. 2 card and ROG Graphics Card Holder Renowned Software: Bundled 1year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated Mem Test86 The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is a quintessential strand of the Republic of Gamers DNA, replete with high-octane components to satisfy users who seek an introduction to the enthusiast-grade Maximus line. Its arsenal of cooling, power delivery and connectivity stands ready to handle whatever the latest 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) processors throw at it. And with its new animated Polymo lighting display on the I/O cover that dazzles with vibrant RGB logos and patterns, the ROG Maximus Z690 Hero has the looks to m