Asus Rog Maximus Z690 Formula DDR5 ATX 1700, 5 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen, Dual Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6E, PCIe 5.0, 10 Gb Ethernet, Aura Sync RGB lighting

The ROG MAXIMUS motherboards are the top of the line ASUS gaming motherboards. They are designed for ultra-demanding gamers looking for high performance, customization and extreme overclocking. They allow you to get the most out of your components thanks to a unique design made of robust materials and exclusive utilities. They incorporate gaming features and combine the benefits of new Intel processors with ASUS' iconic design and features.

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA motherboard is designed to accommodate 12th generation Intel processorson socket LGA 1700. It will allow the assembly of a powerful gaming configuration with a unique look. Gaming, streaming, intensive multitasking, multimedia creation, it is the ideal solution to design a high-end PC with high performance. It also supports DDR5 RAM, PCI-Express 5.0 16x graphics cards, SATA 6 Gb/s and M.2 PCI-E 4.0 drives, and USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 peripherals .

FEATURES

• 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