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ASUS - PRIME Z690-A Socket LGA 1700 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard - Black

Model: PRIME Z690-A
SKU: 6486294
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  • Key Specs
    • Chipset: Intel Z690
    • Form Factor: ATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
    • Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
    • Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
    • Number Of Memory Slots: 4
    • Maximum Memory Supported: 128 gigabytes
    • Memory Type Supported: DDR5
  • General
    • Brand: ASUS
    • Model Number: PRIME Z690-A
    • Product Name: PRIME Z690-A Socket LGA 1700 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard
    • Color: Black
    • Year of Release: 2022
  • Compatibility
    • Chipset: Intel Z690
    • Chipset Compatibility: Intel
    • Form Factor: ATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
    • Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
    • Processor Compatibility: Intel Core i9, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, Intel Pentium, Intel Celeron
    • Operating System Compatibility: Windows 10, Windows 11 Home
  • Slot
    • Number of M.2 Slots: 4 (This interface is most commonly used for high-speed solid state drives (SSDs), and is often used in laptops due to its small size.)
    • Number Of PCI-E x16 Slots: 2
    • Number Of PCI-E x4 Slots: 1
    • Number Of PCI-E x1 Slots: 2
    • Number Of Memory Slots: 4
  • Connectivity
    • Power Connector: 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector (The configuration of the connector as it connects the motherboard to a power supply unit.)
    • SATA Connector: 4x SATA 6G (The configuration of the connector as it connects a computer power supply unit to a SATA-based drive.)
    • Fan/Cooling System Connector: 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s),4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) (The configuration of the connector as it connects a computer component to a fan or cooling system.)
    • Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
    • Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
    • Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
  • Ports
    • USB Ports: 1 x USB-A 2.0, 1 x USB-A 3.0, 1 x USB-A 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
    • Thunderbolt Ports: 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of Thunderbolt ports the product has.)
    • Audio Ports: 5
    • Number of Audio Channels: 7.1 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Length: 305.05 millimeters (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
    • Product Width: 244.09 millimeters (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 61.12 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Memory
    • Maximum Memory Supported: 128 gigabytes
    • Memory Type Supported: DDR5
    • Memory Format Supported: UDIMM (Memory module size that will fit with the device.)
    • Memory Speeds Supported: 6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600(OC)/5400(OC)/5200(OC)/5000(OC)/4800 (The RAM's bandwidth rating supported by the device. The number refers to transfer speed. For example, 12800 would indicate that the memory has a theoretical bandwidth of 12,800 megabytes per second (MBs). The higher the number, the faster the speed.)
    • Memory Slot Type: 288-pin DIMM
  • Features
    • RAID Support: RAID 0, RAID 01 (RAID 0+1), RAID 5 (A Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) includes a collection of separate disks that your computer recognizes as one disk unit. Each configuration offers a different level of mirroring, striping and read/write speeds.)
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 3 years
    • Warranty - Labor: 3 years
  • Other
    • UPC: 195553447324

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, PRIME Z690-A provides daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

  • Processor compatibility: Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th gen Intel® Core™ processors
  • Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive software and firmware utilities that simplify setup and improve performance: AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics Processor
  • Memory: 128GB, DDR5
  • Audio: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Expansion slots: Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th gen Intel® Core™ processors
  • AI Networking: GameFirst VI optimizes and organizes network bandwidth, effectively reducing jitter and eliminating spike lag to ensure smooth online gameplay
  • Operating System: Windows® 10 64-bit
  • Processor compatibility: Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th gen Intel® Core™ processors
  • Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive software and firmware utilities that simplify setup and improve performance: AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics Processor
  • Memory: 128GB, DDR5
  • Audio: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Expansion slots: Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th gen Intel® Core™ processors
  • AI Networking: GameFirst VI optimizes and organizes network bandwidth, effectively reducing jitter and eliminating spike lag to ensure smooth online gameplay
  • Operating System: Windows® 10 64-bit

Q: does this motherboard support ddr4 or ddr5

A: This motherboard supports DDR5.

Q: does this motherboard support processor I9 12th generation?

A: Yes it supports the I9 12th Gen: https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards-Components/Motherboards/PRIME/PRIME-Z690-A/HelpDesk_QVL_CPU/

Q: Can you use DDR4 ram in this board

A: No, this motherboard is only compatible with DDR5 memory.

Q: Will this motherboard accept dual monitors?

A: Yes, you would need to run two different cables, one HMDI and one Display port