Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Formula Desktop Motherboard

Intel^® Z690 ATX motherboard with 20+1 power stages, DDR5, Five M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, Dual Thunderbolt™ 4, PCIe^® 5.0, Onboard WiFi 6E, 10 Gb Ethernet and Aura Sync RGB lighting

• Socket LGA 1700 for 12th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® 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 105 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
• Optimized Thermal Design: Enlarged VRM heatsinks with EK CrossChill III solution, high-conductivity thermal pads, triple M.2 heatsinks and two M.2 backplates, and ROG Water-Cooling Zone
• High-Performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E, Marvell^® AQtion 10 Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGaurd
• Fastest Connectivity: PCIe^® 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 and dual Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C^® ports
• Industry-Leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS^® ES9018Q2C DAC for pinpoint positioning and dynamics
• Unmatched Personalization: 2-inch LiveDash OLED, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 headers
• DIY-Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release, Q-Latch, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot, ROG Hyper M.2 card, and ROG graphics card holder
• Renowned Software: Bundled 1year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86

ROG Maximus Z690 Formula

DIVERSITY TO THE MAXIMUS. That's 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.

INTELLIGENT MOTHERBOARD

Intelligent 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.

PERFORMANCE

The 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.

COOLING

An 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 12^th Gen Intel Core processors while maintaining rock-steady thermals.