ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero LGA1700 ATX DDR5 192 GB Motherboard
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Description
The ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is a ATX motherboard for LGA1700. It supports DDR5 memory up to 6400 MT/s (OC).
- 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(GameFirst VI) 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
- Optimized Thermal Design: VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, triple M.2 heatsinks and dual with embedded backplates, and ROG Water-Cooling Zone
- High-performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E,Bluetooth V5.2, Intel 2.5Gb 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, 2xThunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C port).
- 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 Graphics Card Holder
- Industry-leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS ES9018Q2C DAC for pinpoint positioning and dynamics
- ROG Aesthetic: I/O cover with Polymo Lighting, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
- Renowned Software: Bundled 1 year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86
Specifications
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model Number | ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 90MB18E0-M0EAY0 90MB18E0-M0AAY0 |
| Launch Date | November 2021 |
| CPU Socket | LGA1700 |
| Chipset Model | Intel Z690 |
| Board Size / Form Factor | ATX |
| Supported Memory Type | DDR5 |
| DIMM Slots | 4 |
| Maximum RAM Capacity | 192 GB |
| Valid DDR4 Speeds | DDR5-4800 / DDR5-5200 / DDR5-5400 / DDR5-5600 / DDR5-5800 / DDR5-6000 / DDR5-6200 / DDR5-6400 (OC) |
| ECC Memory Support | No |
| Expansion Slots (PCIe) | 3 × PCIe x16 |
| PCIe x16 (Qty) | 3 |
| PCIe x4 (Qty) | 0 |
| PCIe x1 (Qty) | 0 |
| M.2 Slot Count | 3 × M.2 |
| M.2 Device Compatibility | 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key, 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key, 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key |
| SATA III Ports | 6 × SATA 6Gbps |
| SATA Express Ports | 0 |
| Wired Networking (LAN) | |
| Onboard Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 6 (802.11ax) |
| Rear-Panel USB | USB 3.2 Gen2x2, USB 3.2 Gen1, USB 2.0 |
| Internal USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Headers | 1 |
| Internal USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headers | 0 |
| Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 Headers | 2 |
| Internal USB 2.0 Headers | 2 |
| NVIDIA SLI | No |
| AMD CrossFire | No |
| RAID Capability | Yes |
| Back-Connect Layout | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) | ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO |
| SKU Code | ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO |
| GTIN / EAN | 195553455497 |
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