ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4
Intel Z690 LGA 1700 ATX motherboard with PCIe 5.0, 16+1 DrMos, Two Way AI Noise Cancelation, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, four M.2 slots with heatsinks PCIe 4.0 NVMe S SD support, M.2 backplate, PCIe Slot Q Release, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C , SATA and AURA Sync RGB lighting.
Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Optimal Power Solution: 16+1 DrMos with ProCool II power connector, 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, four onboard M.2 heatsinks and M.2 backplate for the M.2_1 slot
High-performance Networking: On-board Intel WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 output, four M.2 slots, as well as USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation to simplify setup and improve performance
DIY Friendly Design: PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, ROG Reusable Cable Organizer, pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack button, and Clr CMOS button
Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including an RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 headers
TEAMED POWER STAGES
16+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.
COOLER BY DESIGN
ROG Strix Z690 motherboards feature comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via the Fan Xpert 4 tool in Armoury Crate or within the UEFI BIOS.
OptiMen III
With proprietary memory trace layout tweaks that improve signal integrity and mitigate noise, OptiMem III allows memory kits to run at lower latencies, reduced voltages, and operate at higher frequencies. Stack ROG Strix Z690 A Gaming WiFi D4 with your favorite modules and maximize the throughput of the 12th gen Intel Core Alder Lake processor for applications that demand massive bandwidth.
PCIe Performance
With four strategically placed M.2 slots, ROG Strix Z690 A Gaming WiFi D4 takes full advantage of CPU and chipset bandwidth to usher in support for dizzyingly quick PCIe Gen 4.0 SSDs, lightning fast Intel NVM Express RAID, and high capacity drives that blaze past traditional SATA based storage.
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, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming
Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
This powerful ASUS exclusive utility leverages a massive deep learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone* and incoming audio while preserving voices. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises are removed so you can hear and be heard with perfect clarity while gaming or during calls.
SUPREMEFX
ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software that provides superior audio. In ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4, 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.
PCIE SLOT Q-RELEASE
A physical button located on the chipset heatsink 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.