Performance

Cooling

Personalization

Connectivity

Intel^® Socket LGA1700 for 12^th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® Processors

Expansion slots
・1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot
・1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
・2 x PCIe 3.0 x16
・1 x PCIe 3.0 x1

14+1 DrMOS

4 x DIMM
・DDR4 5333(OC)
・Dual Channel
・OptiMem II

3 x M.2 slots
・1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
・1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
・1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)

CPU fan headers

VRM heatsinks

One M.2 heatsink
for two M.2 slots

CHA fan header

AIO pump header

Chipset heatsink

CHA fan headers

1 x AURA RGB header

1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header

2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers

2 x USB 2.0 ports(Type-A)

DisplayPort

HDMI^® port

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (Type-A)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C^®

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
(2 x Type-A)

Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

5 x Audio Jacks

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C^® Connector

Thunderbolt^TM header

4 x SATA 6Gb/s

2 x USB 2.0 headers

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

FLEXIBILITY

Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime Z690 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.

Intelligent Control

EPU

Fan Xpert 4

Digi+ VRM Control

All-Around Energy Efficiency

The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes energy savings with Away mode — a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.

Flexible Air- and Liquid-Cooling Controls

ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software provides comprehensive control over fans and all-in-one (AiO) cooler. Whether cooling with air or water, an Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There’s also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans and AiO cooler can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.

Precise Digital Power Control

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, automatically switching frequency and power-efficiency settings. It also allows you to fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

ADVANCED MODE

EZ MODE

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers

An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want. 

Search Function

Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile

Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

COOLING

Prime Z690 series is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

Heatsinks

Removable captive screws reduce risk of drops or loss during heatsink removal.

M.2 Heatsink

An M.2 heatsink takes care of the two M.2 slots, warding off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers.

VRM Heatsinks and High-quality Thermal Pads

Two massive VRM heatsinks and high-quality thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.

Cooler by Design

Prime Z690 series features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 software or via the UEFI BIOS.

PERFORMANCE

Prime Z690 series is built to handle the additional cores and increased bandwidth of 12^th Generation Intel^® processors. ASUS Z690 motherboards provide all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options.

Power Design

Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 12^th Generation Intel processors. Prime Z690-P D4 is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs.

ProCool Connectors

14+1 DrMOS

ProCool Connectors

Proprietary connectors augment the motherboard's link to the PSU with 4 pin+8 pin connectors that pass 12 volts of power directly to the processors. Each jack features solid pins that can handle more current than hollow-pin connectors.

14+1 DrMOS

A VRM with 14+1 DrMOS delivers the power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors demand.

Memory

ASUS OptiMem II

DDR4

OptiMem II

Revisions to the motherboard’s trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

Benefits of ASUS OptiMem II:

Improved memory stability and compatibility

Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages

Improved memory frequency margin

Motherboards with OptiMem II technology were tested with Synopsys HSPICE simulation software
Top layer – ground ring to prevent lateral interference

DDR4 5333 (OC)

Improvements to trace routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce path distance, and it adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

Storage

Three M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps)

Prime Z690-P D4 offers a total of three M.2 slots that support data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe^® 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.

* Actual transmission speeds will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

Connectivity

PCIe^® 5.0

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C^®

Thunderbolt™ 4 Support

2.5 Gb Ethernet

PCIe^® 5.0 Slot

The 12^th Gen Intel processors bring PCIe^® 5.0 support to the market. PCIe^® 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe^® 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks. PCIe^® 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards, and backward compatibility with previous versions of PCI Express.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C^®

Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including rear USB Type-C^® connector with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transmission speeds of up to 20 Gbps.

Thunderbolt™ 4 Support

Prime Z690-P D4 features Thunderbolt™ 4 support via an on-board header. With the latest Intel-certified ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card, it can enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable. Additionally, this card has a daisy-chain function for multi-screen connection and supports up to an 8K resolution display. It can also provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices.

Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet 

Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet reduces CPU overhead and offers exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfer.

Lower CPU workload

High TCP and UDP throughput

CUSTOMIZATION

Prime Z690 series adds the nuanced details that improve every experience, from exclusive codecs that provide pristine audio quality to intuitive RGB lighting controls that let you customize your system to create a uniquely personal look.

Audio

Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio

Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

Audio Shielding

Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.

Separate Layer for Left and Right Tracks 

Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.

Premium Audio Capacitors

Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity.

Personalization

Aura Sync

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header

Armoury Crate

Aura Sync

Outshine the Competition

A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the strips and devices connected to the onboard RGB headers — and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

Static

Breathing

Strobing

Rainbow

Color Cycle

Starry Night

Music Effect

Smart

Dark

Adaptive Color