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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA, Intel, LGA 1700, Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium G, DDR5-SDRAM, 128 GB, DIMM
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA
ROG Maximus Z690 FormulaDIVERSITY 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.
INTELLIGENT MOTHERBOARDIntelligent 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.
PERFORMANCEThe 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.
TEAMED POWER ARCHITECTURE
Modern 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.
DDR5 OVERCLOCKING STRENGTH
Comprehensive 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).
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 12th Gen Intel Core processors while maintaining rock-steady thermals.
THERMAL MANAGEMENT
ROG Maximus Z690 Formula features comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.
ROG WATER-COOLING ZONE
Dual 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.
CONNECTIVITY
The 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.
WIFI 6E
Onboard 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.
MARVELL AQTION 10 GBPS ETHERNET
Designed 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.
USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 TYPE-C FRONT-PANEL CONNECTOR WITH QUICK CHARGE 4+
USB 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.
TWO ONBOARD THUNDERBOLT 4 USB TYPE-C PORTS
Each 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.
Three Onboard M.2 slots
ROG Maximus Z690 Formula features three onboard M.2 slots, with two offering support for PCIe 4.0 SSDs.
ROG HYPER M.2 CARD PCIE 5.0 READY
If 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.
SUPREMEFX
ROG 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.
Audio line shielding
Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.
ESS SABRE 9018Q2C
The 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.
ALC 4082 Codec
The ALC4082 codec uses USB instead of the conventional high-definition audio (HDA) interface and improves playback audio resolution from 192 to 384 kHz.
Switching MOSFETs
A unique design allows the codec's impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs.
Premium capacitors
High-quality integrated components help produce warm, natural-sounding audio with exceptional clarity.
OPTIMIZATION
ROG Maximus Z690 Formula is packed with intuitive and flexible tools that give builders next-level control of system performance.
LEVEL UP PERFORMANCE
The 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.
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.
ACCURATE VOLTAGE MONITORING
Conventional 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.
PERSONALIZATION
ASUS-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.
GROW YOUR GAMING WORLD
Gear 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.
LIVEDASH OLED
The 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.
SONIC STUDIO III
Sonic 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.
DTS : SOUND UNBOUND
The 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.
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 Crates 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.
AIDA64 EXTREME
The 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.
GRAPHICS CARD HOLDER
Featuring a magnetic base, adjustable slider and hinge, the ROG Graphics Card Holder banishes sag and provides support where its needed most. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA
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ATX, Intel Z690 chipset, Socket LGA 1700, 4xDDR5 DIMM slots, 7.1 ch audio, 10-Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, AMI UEFI BIOS
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA. Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor socket: LGA 1700, Compatible processor series: Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel Pentium G. Supported memory types: DDR5-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 128 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III, Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD, RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10. Maximum resolut
Initial Release Date: 10/10/2021
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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA Intel Z690 LGA 1700 ATX 90MB18G0-M0EAY0 Specifications
Product Type
Motherboards
Brand
ASUS
Collection Model Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA
Manufacturer Product Type
Asus Motherboards
Manufacturer Product Type
Intel Motherboards
Form Factor Standard ATX
Product colour Multicoloured
Form Factor
ATX Motherboards
Product Family ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA
Processor manufacturer
Intel
Processor socket LGA 1700
Maximum Resolution 3840 x 2160 Pixels
Motherboard chipset
Intel Z690
Parallel processing technology support Not supported
Supported memory types DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots 4
Memory slots type DIMM
ECC ompatibility Non-ECC
Non-ECC Yes
Supported memory clock speeds 4800,5000,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400 MHz
Maximum internal memory 128 GB
Unbuffered memory Yes
RAID support Yes
Supported storage drive types HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces M.2,PCI Express 3.0,PCI Express 4.0,PCI Express 5.0,SATA III
Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
RAID levels 0,1,5,10
RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10
Number of storage drives supported 11
Wi-Fi Yes
Ethernet LAN Yes
Bluetooth Version 5.2
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet interface type 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax),Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth v5.2
HDMI ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
DVI-D ports quantity 0
Thunderbolt ports quantity 2
USB 2.0 ports quantity 3
HDMI version 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 1
Number of SATA III connectors 6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 0
Microphone in Yes
S/PDIF out port Yes
Headphone outputs 5
USB connector type USB Type-A, USB Type-C
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots 1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots 2
Number of M.2 (M) slots 3
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x64,Windows 11 x64
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Weight 1.59 kg
Width 312 mm
Depth 370 mm
Height 108 mm
Width 305 mm
Depth 244 mm
USB 2.0 connectors 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors 1
Front panel audio connector Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes
CPU fan connector Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors 4
EPS power connector (8-pin) Yes
12V power connector Yes
TPM connector Yes
RGB LED pin header Yes
Front panel audio connector 1
WiFi-AP antenna jack 1
Wake-on-LAN ready Yes
Compatible processor series Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium G
Audio chip Realtek ALC4082
Audio output channels 7.1 channels
BIOS type UEFI AMI
Year 2021
BIOS memory size 256 Mbit
Clear CMOS button Yes
Component for PC
Motherboard chipset family Intel
Wireless Technology Bluetooth
Memory channels Dual-channel
Country of origin China
Harmonized System (HS) code 84733020
Wireless Technology 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
Gross weight 4.58Kg
Features RGB Lighting
Cables included SATA
Drivers included Yes
Package weight 4.57 kg
Package Type Retail
Package height 11cm
Package width 31cm
Package length 37cm
Motherboard form factor ATX
Chipset Intel Z690
Web Address www.asus.com
RAM Slots 4 x 288-pin
Max. Memory Support 128GB
Back HDMI Port(s) 1
Back Audio Jack(s) 5
Back S/PDIF Output Port(s) 1
24-pin ATX Power 1
USB 2.0 Header(s) 2
TPM Header(s) 1
Product Width 244mm
Product Length 305mm
PCI Express 4.0 x16 1
On-Board Video Intel processor with integrated graphics is required
S-ATA III Port(s) 6
Back LAN Port(s) 1
Back USB 3.2 Port(s) Type-C Gen 2 1
USB 3.2 Header(s) Gen 1 2
CPU Interface Socket 1700
RAM Technology DDR5 (Dual Channel)
BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROMUEFI AMI BIOS
RAM Speeds Up to DDR5 6400 (O.C.)
8-pin ATX Power 2
Wireless NIC Wi-Fi 6E
Model Number ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA
PCI Express 5.0 x16 2
M.2 Socket(s) 1 x PCIe Gen 3.0 x41 x PCIe Gen 5.0 x41 x SATA/PCIe 4.0 x4
On-Board LAN 1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
On-Board Audio ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082
Back USB 2.0 Port(s) 3
Back USB 3.2 Port(s) Type-A Gen 2 6
Back Thunderbolt 4 Port(s) 2
Back Button(s) 1 x BIOS FlashBack1 x Clear CMOS
Internal I/O Connectors 1 x Wi-Fi Module
PCIe Power Connector(s) 1 x 6-pin
USB 3.2 Header(s) Gen 2x2 1
Internal Other Port(s) 3 x Addressable Gen 2 header1 x AURA RGB header1 x Thermal Sensor header
Internal Button(s) 1 x FlexKey1 x ReTry1 x Start
Keywords Motherboard1700Z690DDR5PCIe5WiFiBluetooth
MPN 90MB18G0-M0EAY0
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