ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 Formula Intel Z690 Alder Lake LGA1700 ATX DDR5 Motherboard

Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Intel® Z690 ATX motherboard with 20+1 power stages, DDR5, Five M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 front-panel connector, Dual Thunderbolt™ 4, PCIe® 5.0, Onboard WiFi 6E, 10 Gb Ethernet and Aura Sync RGB lighting

DIVERSITY TO THE MAXIMUS. That’s 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.

• • Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and Windows 11, support PCIe 5.0 and DDR5

• • 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: VRM heatsinks with EK CrossChill III solution, high-conductivity thermal pads, triple M.2 heatsinks and with dual embedded backplates, and ROG Water-Cooling Zone and ROG Hyper M.2 card with heatsinks

• • High Performance Networking: Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard

• • 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 2×2 front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+, Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C® ports)

• • Industry Leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 codec with ESS® ES9018Q2C DAC for pinpoint positioning and dynamics

• • Unmatched Personalization: Moonlight white color scheme, LiveDash 2″ OLED, 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, SafeSlot,  M.2 Q-Latch, SafeSlot, ROG Hyper M.2 card and ROG graphics card holder

• • Renowned Software: Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86

INTELLIGENT MOTHERBOARD
Intelligent 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.PERFORMANCE
The 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.

COOLER BY DESIGN
A high-quality thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.

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.

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.

USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 TYPE-C® FRONT-PANEL CONNECTOR WITH QUICK CHARGE 4+
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 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.

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.

OPTIMIZATION
ROG Maximus Z690 Formula is packed with intuitive and flexible tools that give builders next-level control of system performance.

PERSONALIZATION
ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB customization takes the Formula’s 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.

Additional Information:

Visit the Manufacturer Product Web Page for Full Details

Intel® Processor Support:

This ASUS Motherboard supports 12^th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors for Socket LGA-1700.

Operating System Support:

Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit

Make and Model	ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA
Part Number	MAXIMUSZ690FORMULA
Color	White
CPU Support	Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors 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	Intel® Z690 Chipset
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 * Actual Memory frequency support depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Graphics	Requires compatible Intel® Processor w/ Integrated Graphics: 1 x HDMI® port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt™ video outputs*** Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
Storage	Supports 5 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 – Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110*** – Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)*** Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG 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)_1, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4)_3, 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)_1 or PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4)_3, Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. ***** SATA6G_E12 cannot support RAID 0/1/5/10.
Expansion Slots	Intel® 12th Gen Processors* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)** Intel® Z690 Chipset*** 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 or x4/x4 mode)*** * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in support site. ** M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_1 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled. *** Support Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot.
USB Ports	Rear USB:Total 12 ports 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®) 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 2.0 port(s) (3 x Type-A) Front USB:Total 9 ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
LAN	1 x Marvell® 10Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard
Wireless	Intel® Wi-Fi 6E 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 * Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows® 11 or later.
Audio	ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082 – 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 – ESS® SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP – Gold-plated audio jacks – Rear optical S/PDIF out port – Premium audio capacitors
Back Panel I/O Ports	2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port(s) 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 2.0 port(s) (3 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O	Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s) 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x AURA RGB header(s) 1 x FlexKey button 1 x 12-1 pin Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x ReTry button 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header
ASUS Special Features	Extreme OC Kit – FlexKey button – ReTry button – Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ – 10K Black Metallic Capacitors – MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design – M.2 Q-Latch – PCIe Slot Q-Release – Q-Code – Q-Connector – Q-DIMM – Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) – Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution  – CrossChill EK III – M.2 heatsink backplate – M.2 heatsinks – Steel backplate ASUS EZ DIY – BIOS FlashBack™ button – Clear CMOS button – CPU Socket lever protector – ProCool II – Pre-mounted I/O shield – SafeSlot – SafeDIMM AURA Sync – AURA RGB header(s) – Addressable Gen 2 header(s) OLED 2″ Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 with Quick Charge 4+ Support – Support: up to 60W charging* – Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A – Compatible with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector or can only support 27W ASUS HYDRANODE – 1 x 12-1 pin Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) – 3 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P,CHA_FAN2P,CHA_FAN3P) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list.
Software Features	ROG Exclusive Software – GameFirst VI – ROG CPU-Z – Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion – Sonic Radar III – DTS® Sound Unbound – BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate – AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) – AURA Creator – AURA Sync – Fan Xpert 4 – Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 – Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ Power Control Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR WEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode MemTest86
BIOS	256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System	Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor: 30.5cm x 24.4cm

• • Cables

• • 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable

• • 1 x RGB extension cable

• • 2 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables

• • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

• • ROG Hyper M.2 Card

• • 1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card

• • 2 x M.2 screw package for ROG Hyper M.2 Card

• • Miscellaneous

• • 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas

• • 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)

• • 1 x Q-connector

• • 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package(s)

• • 2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages for M.2 backplate

• • 1 x ROG key chain

• • 1 x ROG stickers

• • 1 x ROG thank you card

• • 1 x ROG Graphic card holder

• • Installation Media

• • 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers

• • Documentation

• • 1 x User guide