ASUS Z690M PLUS DDR4 PRIME
The ASUS Prime Z690M-Plus DDR4 motherboard supports 12th to 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, PCIe 5.0, triple M.2 slots, robust power delivery, Intel® 2.5Gb LAN, advanced cooling options, and ASUS Aura Sync RGB for customizable performance.
Features
The ASUS Prime Z690M-Plus DDR4 motherboard is a micro-ATX board engineered for 12th to 14th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® processors on the LGA 1700 socket, delivering a balance of performance, expandability, and reliability. It’s designed for PC builders who want Intel’s latest features with support for DDR4 memory at an affordable cost.
Key Features and Specifications
1. CPU Support & Chipset
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Supports 12th-14th Gen Intel Core™ processors
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Powered by the Intel Z690 chipset for unlocked performance and advanced connectivity
2. Memory
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Supports DDR4 memory up to 5333 MHz (OC)
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Dual-channel architecture with 4 DIMM slots, up to 128GB capacity
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ASUS OptiMem for improved memory stability and overclocking
3. Expansion & Graphics Support
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PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for next-gen GPUs
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Additional PCIe 3.0 slots for flexible expansion
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Integrated graphics support via HDMI, DisplayPort, and D-Sub outputs, supporting 4K UHD displays
4. Storage Options
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Three M.2 slots (PCIe 4.0/3.0) for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs
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Four SATA 6Gb/s ports for traditional storage devices
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Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations
5. Connectivity
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Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet for high-speed wired networking
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USB options include:
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports for versatile connectivity
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6. Robust Power Design
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8+1 DrMOS power stages ensure stable power delivery
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ProCool connector and premium capacitors enhance reliability and thermal efficiency
7. Cooling Solutions
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VRM heatsinks and M.2 heatsink for critical component cooling
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Multiple fan headers with Fan Xpert 4 software for optimized cooling control
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Hybrid fan headers with AIO pump support
8. ASUS Exclusive Technologies
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AI Overclocking and AI Cooling for intelligent performance tuning
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ASUS DIGI+ VRM for precision voltage control
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ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting with onboard headers for complete RGB customization
9. Audio
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Realtek High Definition Audio codec with premium capacitors
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Delivers crystal-clear sound for gaming, streaming, or content creation
Specifications
| CPU | INTEL SOCKET LGA1700 FOR INTEL CORE 14TH & 13TH GEN PROCESSORS , INTEL CORE 12TH GEN , PENTIUM GOLD AND CELERON PROCESSORS |
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| CHIPSET | Z690 |
| MEMORY | 4 X DIMM, MAX. 128GB, DDR4 5333(OC) /5133(OC) /5000(OC) /4800(OC) /4600(OC) /4400(OC) /4266(OC) /4133(OC) /4000(OC) /3866(OC) /3733(OC) / 3600(OC) /3466(OC) /3400(OC) /3333(OC) /3200 /3000 /2933 /2800 /2666 /2400 /2133 NON -ECC UN-BUFFERED MEMORY |
| LAN + WIFI + BLUETOOTH | 1 X INTEL 1GB ETHERNET , M.2 SLOT ONLY (KEY E, CNVi & PCIe), WIFI MODULE IS SOLD SEPARATELY |
| AUDIO | REALTEK 7.1 SURROUND SOUND HIGH DEFINITON AUDIO CODEC |
| EXPANSION SLOTS | 1 X PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 X16 SLOT , 1 X PCIe 4.0/3.0 X16 SLOT (SUPPORTS X4 MODE) , 2 X PCIe 3.0 X1 SLOTS |
| STORAGE INTERFACES | M.2_1 SLOT (KEY M ) , TYPE 2242/2260/2280 (SUPPORTS PCIe 4.0 X4 MODE) , M.2_2 SLOT (KEY M) , TYPE 2260/2280 ( SUPPORTS PCIe 4.0 X4 MODE ) , M.2_3 SLOT (KEY M ) , TYPE 2242/2260/2280 (SUPPORTS PCIe 4.0 X4 MODE & SATA MODES ) , 4 X SATA 6GB/S PORTS |
| INTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS | 1 X 4 PIN CPU FAN HEADER , 1 X 4 PIN CPU OPT FAN HEADER , 1 X 4 PIN AIO PUMP HEADER , 3 X 4 PIN CHASSIS FAN HEADERS , 1 X 24 PIN MAIN POWER CONNECTOR , 1 X 8 PIN +12V POWER CONNECTOR , 1 X 4 PIN +12V POWER CONNECTOR , 3 X M.2 SLOTS (KEY M ) , 4 X SATA 6GB/S PORTS , 1 X USB 3.2 GEN 1 CONNECTOR (SUPPORTS USB TYPE-C ) , 1 X USB 3.2 GEN 1 HEADER SUPPORTS ADDITIONAL 2 USB 3.2 GEN 1 PORTS , 2 X USB 2.0 HEADERS SUPPORT ADDITIONAL 4 USB 2.0 PORTS , 3 X ADDRESSSABLE GEN 2 HEADERS , 1 X AURA RGB HEADER , 1 X CLEAR CMOS HEADER , 1 X COM PORT HEADER , 1 X FRONT PANEL AUDIO HEADER (AAFP) , 1 X M.2 SLOT (KEY E ) , 1 X S/PDIF OUT HEADER , 1 X SPI TPM HEADER (14-1PIN) 1 X 20-3 PIN SYSTEM PANEL HEADER WITH CHASSIS INTRUDE FUNCTION , 1 X THUNDERBOLT HEADER |
| BACK PANEL CONNECTORS | 1 X USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 PORT ( 1 X USB TYPE-C) , 1 X USB 3.2 GEN 2 PORT (1 X TYPE-A) , 4 X USB 3.2 GEN 1 PORTS (4 X TYPE -A ) , 2 X USB 2.0 PORTS (2 X TYPE-A) 1 X DISPLAY PORT , 1 X HDMI PORT , 1 X INTEL 1GB ETHERNET PORT , 3 X AUDIO JACKS |
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