ASROCK Z690 STEEL LEGEND
The ASRock Z690 Steel Legend is a durable motherboard featuring PCIe 5.0, robust power delivery, multiple M.2 slots, high-speed connectivity, and premium cooling—engineered for gamers and creators seeking performance, stability, and long durability.
Features
Overview
The ASRock Z690 Steel Legend is a robust ATX motherboard designed to deliver powerful performance, unmatched durability, and extensive connectivity for gamers, PC enthusiasts, and content creators. Powered by the Intel Z690 chipset, it supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors with a comprehensive feature set that balances high-speed performance with reliability and style.
Key Features & Specifications
Processor Support
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Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors
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LGA 1700 CPU socket
Power Design
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13 Phase Dr.MOS Power Design for clean and efficient power delivery
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Premium 2oz copper PCB for improved thermal performance and signal integrity
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High-density power connectors for stable current flow
Memory
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4 x DDR4 DIMM slots, dual-channel memory architecture
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Supports up to 128GB DDR4 memory
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Memory speeds up to 5333+ MHz (OC)
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Intel XMP 2.0 profile support for easy overclocking
Expansion Slots
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1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Steel Slot reinforcement for graphics cards
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1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4 mode)
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1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4 mode)
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Supports AMD CrossFire multi-GPU technology
Storage Options
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3 x Hyper M.2 slots (PCIe Gen4 x4) for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs
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6 x SATA3 ports supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
Connectivity
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Dragon 2.5Gb LAN for high-speed wired networking
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USB ports:
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1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Rear)
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2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
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6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (Front & Rear combined)
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6 x USB 2.0 ports (Front & Rear combined)
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HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs for integrated graphics
Audio
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7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897/ALC1220 Codec depending on batch)
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Nahimic Audio technology for immersive gaming and media experiences
Cooling & Thermal Design
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Large aluminum alloy heatsinks on VRM and chipset
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High-density thermal pads for improved heat transfer
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Multiple fan headers with PWM/DC support and full control through BIOS and software
BIOS & Software
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ASRock UEFI BIOS with advanced tuning options and EZ Mode
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ASRock Polychrome SYNC for full RGB customization of onboard lighting and compatible devices
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ASRock LAN utility and motherboard monitoring tools
Aesthetics & Build Quality
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Steel Legend series design with digital camo PCB
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Reinforced PCIe slots for heavy GPUs
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Integrated Polychrome RGB LEDs with synchronized lighting control
Specifications
| CPU | SUPPORTS 14TH , 13TH & 12TH GEN INTEL CORE PROCESSORS (LGA1700) , DIGI POWER DESIGN , 13 POWER PHASE DESIGN , SUPPORTS INTEL HYBRID TECHNOLOGY , SUPPORTS INTEL TURBOBOOST MAX 3.0 TECHNOLOGY |
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| CHIPSET | Z690 |
| MEMORY | DUAL CHANNEL DDR4 MEMORY TECHNOLOGY , 4 X DR4 DIMM SLOTS , SUPPORTS DDR4 NON-ECC , UN-BUFFERED MEMORY UPTO 5333+(OC) , SUPPORTS ECC UDIMM MEMORY MODULES ( OPERAT IN NON-ECC MODE) , MAX. CAPACITY OF SYSTEM MEMORY : 128GB , SUPPORTS INTEL EXTREME MEMORY PROFILE (XMP) 2.0 , 15U GOLD CONTACT IN DIMM SLOTS |
| VIDEO OUTPUT PORTS | 1 X HDMI PORT |
| LAN + WIFI + BLUETOOTH | 2.5 GIGABIT LAN 10/100/1000/2500 MB/S , DRAGON RTL8125BG , SUPPORTS DRAGON 2.5G LAN SOFTWARE , SMART AUTO ADJUST BANDWIDTH CONTROL , VISUAL USER FRIENDLY UI , VISUAL NETWORK USAGE STATISTICS, OPTIMIZED DEFAULT SETTING FOR GAME , BROWSER , AND STREAMING MODES , USER CUSTOMIZED PRIORITY CONTROL , SUPPORTS WAKE-ON-LAN , SUPPORTS LIGHTNING /ESD PROTECTION , SUPPORTS ENERGY EFFICIENT ETHERNET 802.3az SUPPORTS PXE |
| AUDIO | 7.1 CH HD AUDIO ( REALTEK ALC897 AUDIO CODE) , SUPPORTS SURGE PROTECTION , GOLD AUDIO JACKS , 15U GOLD AUDIO CONNECTOR NAHIMIC AUDIO |
| EXPANSION SLOTS | 1 X PCIe 5.0 X16 SLOT (PCIE2), SUPPORTS X16 MODE , 1 X PCIe 4.0 X16 SLOT (PCIE3), SUPPORTS X4 MODE , 1 X PCIe 3.0 X16 SLOT (PCIE5) , SUPPORTS X4 MODE , 2 X PCIe 3.0 X1 SLOTS (PCIE1 AND PCIE4) , 1 X M.2 SOCKET (KEY E) , SUPPORTS TYPE 2230 WIFI/BT PCIe WIFI MODULE AND INTEL CNVI ( INTEGRATED WIFI / BT ) , SUPPORTS AMD CROSSFIRE , 15U GOLD CONTACT IN VGA PCIe SLOT ( PCIE2) |
| STORAGE INTERFACES | 1 X HYPER M.2 SOCKET ( M2_1, KEY M ) , SUPPORTS TYPE 2260/2280 PCIe GEN4X4 (64GB/S ) MODE , 1 X ULTRA M.2 SOCKET ( M2_2, KEY M) , SUPPORTS TYPE 2230/2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 GB/S & PCIe GEN3X4 (32GB/S) MODES , 1 X HYPER M.2 SOCKET (M2_3, KEY M) , SUPPORTS TYPE 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe GEN4X4 (64GB/S) MODE , 8 X SATA3 6.0 GB/S CONNECTORS |
| INTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS | 1 X SPI TPM HEADER , 1 X POWER LED AND SPEAKER HEADER , 1 X RGB LED HEADER , 3 X ADDRESSABLE LED HEADERS , 1 X CPU FAN CONNECTOR (4-PIN) , 1 X CPU /WATER PUMP FAN CONNECTOR (4-PIN) ( SMART FAN SPEED CONTROL ) , 5 X CHASSIS/WATER PUMP FAN CONNECTORS (4PIN) (SMART FAN SPEED CONTROL) , 1 X 24 PIN ATX POWER CONNECTOR ( HI-DENSITY POWER CONNECTOR ) , 2 X 8 PIN 12V POWER CONNECTORS (HI- DENSITY POWER CONNECTOR) , 1 X FRONT PANEL AUDIO CONNECTORS ( 15U GOLD AUDIO CONNECTOR) , 1 X THUNDERBOLT AIC CONNECTOR ( 5-PIN ) ( SUPPORYTS ASROCK THUNDERBOLT 4 AIC CARD , 2 X USB 2.0 HEADERS ( SUPPORTS 4 USB 2.0 PORTS ) ( SUPPORTS ESD PROTECTION ) , 2 X USB 3.2 GEN1 HEADERS ( SUPPORT 4 USB 3.2 GEN1 PORTS) ( ASMEDIA ASM1074 HUB) (SUPPORTS ESD PROTECTION ) , 1 X FRONT PANEL TYPE C USB 3.2 GEN2X2 HEADER (20GB/S ) ( SUPPORTS ESD PROTECTION ) |
| BACK PANEL CONNECTORS | 2 X ANTENNA PORTS , 1 X PS/2 MOUSE/KEYBOARD PORT , 1 X HDMI PORT , 1 X DISPLAY PORT 1.4 , 1 X OPTICAL SPDIF OUT PORT , 1 X USB 3.2 GEN 2 TYPE-A PORT ( 10GB/S ) ( REDRIVER) ( SUPPORTS ESD PROTECTION ) , 1 X USB 3.2 GEN2 TYPE-C PORT ( 10GB/S) (REDRIVER) (SUPPORTS ESD PROTECTION ) , 4 X USB 3.2 GEN1 PORTS ( SUPPORTS ESD PROTECTION ) , 1 X RJ-45 LAN PORT WITH LED (ACT/ LINK LED AND SPEED LED ) , 1 X BIOS FLASHBACK BUTTON , HD AUDIO JACKS: REAR SPEAKER / CENTRAL / BASS / LINE IN / FRONT SPEAKER / MICROPHONE ( GOLD AUDIO JACKS ) |
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| UNIQUE FACTORS | ASROCK USB 3.2 GEN2 , ASROCK FRONT PANEL TYPE C USB 3.2 GEN2X2 HEADER (20GB/S) , ASROCK USB 3.2 GEN2 TYPE-A PORT ( 10GB/S) , ASROCK USB 3.2 GEN2 TYPE-C PORT (10GB/S) , ASROCK SUPER ALLOY , XXL ALUMINUM ALLOY HEATSINK , PREMIUM POWER CHOKE , 50A DR.MOS , NICHICON 12K BLACK CAPS ( 100% JAPAN MADE HIGH QUALITY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER CAPACITORS ) , I/O ARMOR , MATTE BLACK PCB , HIGH DENSITY GLASS FABRIC PCB , 20zCOPPER PCB , 2.5G LAN , ASROCK AUTO DRIVER INSTALLER , ASROCK STEEL SLOT , ASROCK FULL COVERAGE M.2 HEATSINK , ASROCK HYPER M.2 ( PCIe GEN4X4) , ASROCK ULTRA USB POWER , ASROCK POST STATUS CHECKER ( PSC) , ASROCK FULL SPIKE PROTECTION PROTECTION ( FOR ALL USB , AUDIO , LAN PORTS ) |