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Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO (90MB18E0-M0EAY0)

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Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO
2021ROG MaximusUSB4Thunderbolt 4Wi-FiM.2 coolingbacklight2.5 Gbps
Towards:gaming
Form Factor:ATX
Socket:Intel LGA 1700
Chipset:Intel Z690
BIOS:Ami
RAM slots:DDR5 4 sl
RAM form factor:DIMM
RAM clock:6400 MHz
Sound (channels):7.1
Connectors:HDMI, M.2
Additional connectors:Thunderbolt 4
Power connector:24 pin
Processor power:8+8 pin
The processor power supply scheme is made according to the 18+2+1 scheme (21 phases in total, 18 for VCore, 2 for VCCIO and 1 for the integrated graphics core). Each phase channel has a super ferrite choke and an ISL99390 MOSFET from Renesas (ex-Intersil) at 90A.

The flagship model of the 2021 Asus Republic Of Gamers overclocker family of motherboards with an LGA1700 connector and the top-end Intel Z690 chipset. Aimed at demanding gamers and overclocking enthusiasts who are able to get maximum performance by fine-tuning the parameters of key system components manually. Designed to build premium gaming PCs. Guaranteed compatible with 2/4/6/8/10-core 12th generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors (Alder Lake, 10nm).

Equipped with a heavy duty 21-phase power subsystem (18+2+1) with top-end MOSFET switches (up to 90A) and large aluminium heatsinks. The Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO motherboard supports a full range of basic and advanced overclocking features. It is quite capable of providing stable long-term operation of overclocked K-series processors. Supports high-speed PCI-E Gen5 system interface and up to four high-speed DDR5 memory modules with a total capacity of up to 128 GB. Equipped with five M.2 ports for high performance NVMe SSDs. Thanks to a set of buttons (FlexKey, Reset, ReTry and Start) and a POST code indicator, the board is perfectly suited for use on an open bench, for example, for benchmarking sessions.

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Specifications ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO
Main
Featuresgaming for overclocking
SocketIntel LGA 1700
Form factorATX
Power phases21 / 20+1 /
VRM heatsink
Heat pipes
POST encoder
LED lighting
Lighting syncAsus Aura Sync
Size (HxW)305x244 mm
Chipset
ChipsetIntel Z690
BIOSAmi
UEFI BIOS
RAM
DDR54 slot(s)
Memory moduleDIMM
Operation mode2 channel
Max. clock frequency6400 MHz
Max. memory192 GB
XMP
Drive interface
SATA 3 (6Gbps)6
M.2 connector5 / 2xROG Hyper M.2 /
M.21xSATA/PCI-E 4x, 4xPCI-E 4x
M.2 version1x5.0, 3x4.0, 1x3.0
M.2 SSD cooling
Integrated RAID controller
Expansion slots
PCI-E 16x slots3
PCI Express5.0
Steel PCI-E connectors
Internal connections
TPM connector
USB 2.02
USB 3.2 gen12
USB C 3.2 gen2x21 / Quick Charge 4+ /
ARGB LED strip3
RGB LED strip1
More featuresThermal Sensor, Start Button, FlexKey Button
Video outputs
HDMI output
HDMI versionv.2.1
Integrated audio
AudiochipROG SupremeFX / CODEC ALC4082 /
Sound (channels)7.1
Optical S/P-DIF
Network interfaces
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth v 5.2
LAN (RJ-45)2.5 Gbps
LAN ports1
LAN controllerIntel 2.5Gb
External connections
USB 2.02
USB 3.2 gen26
USB C 3.2 gen21
USB42 pcs
Thunderboltx2 v4
Alternate Mode
BIOS FlashBack
Clear CMOS
Power connectors
Main power socket24 pin
CPU power8+8 pin / 1x6-pin PCI-E /
Fan power connectors7
CPU Fan 4-pin2
CPU/Water Pump Fan 4-pin1
Chassis/Water Pump Fan 4-pin4
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Asus Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO, Intel Z690, 1700, ATX, 4 DDR5, HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt, Wi-Fi, 2.5GB LAN, PCIe5, Hyper M.2 Card

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 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 Networ... moreking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration Robust Power Solution: 20+1 teamed power stages rated for 90 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors Optimised Thermal Design: Large VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminium 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 WiFi 6E, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGaurd. Fastest Gaming 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, dual Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C ports). Industry-Leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS ES9018Q2C DAC for pinpoint positioning and dynamics Unmatched Personalisation: 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 FlashBack, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, M.2 Q-Latch, 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 HeroThe 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 Core 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 match its leverage.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 optimisation accessible to new recruits and savvy PC DIY veterans alike.PerformanceWith tailored power delivery and support for the latest high-performance memory, ROG Maximus Z690 Hero easily handles the demands of Intel Alder Lake-S processors. It features an intelligent VRM design that's rated for 90 amps, plus carefully selected components and memory layout optimisations to cater to enthusiasts looking to create a battle-ready rig with balanced performance.CoolingTop-level PC performance demands exceptional cooling. The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero
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