ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero
LGA 1700, Intel Z690 (DDR5), ATXFree shipping starting at 50.–
The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is the quintessence of the Republic of Gamers DNA, packed with high-octane components to satisfy users looking for an entry point into the Maximus line for enthusiasts. Its arsenal of cooling, power and connectivity is ready to handle anything the 12th generation Intel Core processors have to offer. And with the new animated Polymo lighting display on the I/O cover that shines with glowing RGB logos and patterns, the ROG Maximus Z690 Hero looks as good as it performs.
Processor family | Core i5 12th Gen, Core i7 12th Gen, Core i9 12th Gen |
Memory type | DDR5 RAM |
Number of memory modules (RAM) | 4 x |
Internal connection options | M.2 PCI/SATA Combo (1x), M.2 PCIe (2x), S-ATA III (6x) |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Mainboard features | ASUS BTF, Clear CMOS Button |
Item number | 17252880 |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
Category | Motherboards |
Manufacturer no. | 90MB18E0-M0EAY0 |
Release date | 4.11.2021 |
Form factor | ATX |
Socket | LGA 1700 |
Chipset | Intel Z690 (DDR5) |
Mainboard features | ASUS BTF, Clear CMOS Button |
Operating system compatibility | Windows 10 |
BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Processor family | Core i5 12th Gen, Core i7 12th Gen, Core i9 12th Gen |
Memory form factor | DIMM |
Number of pins | 288 x |
Number of memory modules (RAM) | 4 x |
Max. memory (RAM) | 128 GB |
Memory chip | DDR5-4800 |
Max. RAM OC | 6400 MHz |
Supported memory speed | 4800 MHz, 5000 MHz, 5200 MHz, 5400 MHz, 5600 MHz, 5800 MHz, 6000 MHz, 6200 MHz, 6400 MHz |
Memory type | DDR5 RAM |
RAM buffer | Unbuffered |
Video connections | HDMI (1x), Thunderbolt (2x) |
Video connection version | HDMI 2.1 |
Network connections | RJ45 (1x) |
Ethernet controller brand | Realtek |
Ethernet controller | Intel, Intel I225-V |
Max. port speed | 2.50 Gbit/s |
Chip | Realtek ALC4082 |
Audio channel | 7.1 Channel |
Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm (3x), Optical TOSLINK (1x) |
RAID configuration | 0, 1, 10, 5 |
Internal connection options | M.2 PCI/SATA Combo (1x), M.2 PCIe (2x), S-ATA III (6x) |
Expansion slot | PCI Express x16 (Gen 4) (1x), PCI Express x16 (Gen 5) (1x) |
Number of fan connector | 4 |
USB ports | USB-A |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (1x), USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (3x) |
Power connectors | 24-pin ATX, 8-pin ATX 12V |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer ASUS fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Sata Cables |
Length | 305 mm |
Width | 244 mm |
Height | 305 mm |
Weight | 1595 g |
Length | 36.20 cm |
Width | 31 cm |
Height | 11.20 cm |
Weight | 3.79 kg |
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