POWER DESIGN

Digital power control and an array of power stages provide the muscle needed to control the latest Intel CPUs.

POWER STAGES

18+1 power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETS and drivers into a single package, delivering power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors can take full advantage of.

ALLOY CHOKES AND DURABLE CAPACITORS

High-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.

8+8 PIN PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTOR

ASUS ProCool II connectors are built to tight specifications to ensure full contact with power supply cable wiring. A metal sheath improves heat dissipation, and low electrical impedance helps prevent hotspots and bolsters reliability.

DIGI+ POWER CONTROL

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultrasmooth and clean power delivery to the CPU.

EIGHT-LAYER PCB

Multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.

LEADING CONNECTIVITIY

ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi delivers wickedly fast connectivity, supersmooth online experiences and ultrafast data transfers, including onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 support and a ROG Hyper M.2 Card for potentially huge storage capacity. Add alongside those perks, we’ve managed to cram in an advanced audio solution that allows you to pick out the smallest cues and home in on your opponents.

PCIe Performance

With one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot delivering twice the speed of PCIe 4.0, two additional slots with PCIe 4.0, and two more 4.0 slots available on the bundled ROG Hyper M.2 Card, ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi leverages mighty CPU and chipset bandwidth to deliver the latest data transfers, Intel NVM Express® RAID, and high-capacity drive options that blaze past traditional SATA-based SSDs.

DDR5 Overclocking Strength - ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile

Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of ROG motherboards. For DDR5, the ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi breaks performance limits with a stacked suite of overclocking parameters for both high-speed kits and entry-level memory modules that have a locked power management integrated circuit (PMIC):

• A dedicated circuit on the motherboard safely circumvents DDR5 memory PMIC restrictions, allowing users to sidestep the default 1.1-volt limit and push frequency and timings to the max.
• Ordinarily, a restricted PMIC that has been unlocked requires the system to be fully power-cycled each time memory voltage is adjusted. ROG motherboards leverage special onboard hardware and firmware to cleverly work around this irksome limitation, enabling voltage adjustments to be applied through the same soft system-reset process employed for previous generations of DDR memory.

Networking

WIFI 6E (802.11 AX)

Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band. It provides up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds and improved capacity as well as better performance in dense wireless environments.

Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet

Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, delivering up to 2.5X the speed of standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, low-lag gaming and high-resolution video streaming.

Audio

SUPREMEFX

ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software that provides superior audio. In ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi, SupremeFX features the ALC4080 codec to increase playback resolution from 192 kHz to 384 kHz across all channels. The front-panel output is streamed through a highly integrated Savitech amplifier that’s capable of driving of a wide variety of gaming headsets and high-fidelity headphones.

PLAY IN STYLE

Pair ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem to create a fully customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.

ID DESIGN

UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX

A specially illuminated acrylic display on the I/O cover gives the illusion that the circuit board is visible beneath an RGB ROG logo. Meanwhile, a pattern of grids and slashes, touches of mirror finish, and a leather ROG logo deliver a variety of carefully crafted surface textures. Last but not least, a distinctive lighting pattern built into the M.2 Combo-Sink finishes off a colorful tour of the ROG worldview.

DIY Friendly

PCIE SLOT Q-RELEASE

A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with one tap, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device.

CERTIFIED COMPATIBILITY

ROG Strix motherboards undergo an extensive certification program to ensure compatibility with the widest range of components and devices. Our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) provides a reference for identifying guaranteed-compatible components and memory.

ASUS AIO coolers are also compatible with a wide variety of CPUs, up to and including 12th Gen Intel processors, giving you ultimate flexibility to cool the CPU that fits your needs.

THE ROG STRIX ECOSYSTEM AWAITS

Level up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility across AIO coolers, cases, peripherals, and much more. ROG offers more choices than any other brand.

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.

ADVANCED MODE

MEMTEST86

For added convenience, MemTest86 has been pre-installed into ROG UEFI (BIOS) Run the test to pinpoint memory issues with just one click, without the need for any USB stick or going into the OS. The memory report will also be stored in the BIOS archives for reference.

EZ MODE

Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.

5-WAY OPTIMIZATION

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.

TPU INSIGHT

The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) provides AI Suite 3 with the intelligence needed to automatically fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats, and adjust overclocking settings.

EPU GUIDANCE

With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU), you’ll enjoy system-wide power savings. The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode.

FAN XPERT 4

Fan Expert 4 provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers. Control is also possible via the award-winning ROG UEFI. Whether you're cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.

DIGI+ POWER CONTROLS

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, allowing you to switch frequency and power-efficiency settings so you can fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.

TURBO APP

Define CPU overclocking, apply fan profiles, prioritize network data, optimize audio settings at app level, and more ― all with this intuitive tool.

SONIC STUDIO III

ROG Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR 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 dts

ROG Strix Z690 motherboards are pre-loaded with the 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 leveraging 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.

AIDA64 EXTREME

ROG Strix Z690 motherboards include an AIDA64 Extreme 60 days free trial. This industry-leading tool provides detailed information about installed hardware and software as well as benchmarks for measuring performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme also 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 displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the OLED panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers

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 Crate’s 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.

Features

• Ready for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors
• Optimal Power Solution: 18+1 power stages with 8+8 ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
• Optimized Thermal Design: Integrated I/O cover and VRM heatsinks with high conductivity thermal pad, L-shaped heatpipe, an M.2 Combo-sink for PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slot and M.2 heatsinks for two M.2 slots
• High-performance Networking: On-board Intel® WiFi 6E (802.11ax) and Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
• Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI® 2.1 and DisplayPort™ 1.4 output, five M.2 slots (including two on the bundled ROG Hyper M.2 card) plus USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
• Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation to simplify setup and improve performance
• DIY Friendly Design: PCIe® Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack™ button, and Clr CMOS button
• Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including a RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 headers
• Industry-leading Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
• Renowned Software: Bundled AIDA64 Extreme 60 days free trial version and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86

Specification 

CPU

• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.

** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. 

Chipset

• Z690

Memory

• 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
• Dual Channel Memory Architecture
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
• OptiMem II

* Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.

Graphics

•  1 x DisplayPort**
•  1 x HDMI®***

* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.

** Support 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.

*** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.

Expansion Slots

Intel® 12th Gen Processors*

• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot**

Intel® Z690 Chipset***

• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode or x4/x4 mode for ROG HYPER M.2 CARD)
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot

* Please check PCIe bifurcation table in Chapter 1 of user guide.

** When M.2_1 is occupied with SSD device, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only.

*** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot.

Storage

Supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Intel®12th Gen Processors

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

• - Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode.

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

• - Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.

Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110***

• - Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode

Intel® Z690 Chipset**

• M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode & SATA modes)
• Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)****
• Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)****
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*****

* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots.

*** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5), only Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G3), only Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 3.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.

**** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5) or PCIEX16(G3), Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.

***** RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports.

Ethernet

• 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
• ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

• Intel® Wi-Fi 6E
• "Wi-Fi 6E
• 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
• Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
• Bluetooth v5.2 hardware ready**

* WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later.

** Bluetooth v5.2 function will be ready in Windows 11 or later. "

USB

Rear USB:Total 12 ports

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
• 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)

Front USB (Total 7 ports)

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Audio

"ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080

• - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
• - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
• - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
• - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback"

Audio Features

• - SupremeFX Shielding Technology
• - ALC4080 + Savitech SV3H712 AMP
• - Gold-plated audio jacks
• - Rear optical S/PDIF out port
• - Premium audio capacitors
• - Audio cover

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling related

• 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
• 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
• 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
• 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Power related

• 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
• 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

Storage related

• 3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

• 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
• 1 x AURA RGB header
• 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
• 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
• 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
• 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
• 1 x Thermal Sensor header
• 1 x Thunderbolt header

BIOS

• 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Form Factor

• ATX
• 30.5cm x 24.4cm

Special Features

Extreme Engine Digi+

• - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors

ASUS Q-Design

• - M.2 Q-Latch
• - PCIe Slot Q-Release
• - Q-DIMM
• - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
• - Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

• - M.2 heatsink backplate
• - M.2 heatsink

ASUS EZ DIY

• - BIOS FlashBack™ button
• - BIOS FlashBack™ LED
• - Clear CMOS button
• - CPU Socket lever protector
• - ProCool II
• - Pre-mounted I/O shield
• - SafeSlot
• - SafeDIMM

AURA Sync

• - AURA RGB header
• - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers

ASUS HYDRANODE

- 1 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P)

* Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list.

TPM header