ASROCK Z690 PRO RS (DDR4)
The ASRock Z690 Pro RS (DDR4) is an ATX motherboard supporting 12th–14th Gen Intel CPUs. It features PCIe 5.0, DDR4 up to 5000+ MHz, triple M.2 slots, 2.5 GbE LAN, USB-C, and Polychrome RGB lighting.
Features
Introduction
The ASRock Z690 Pro?RS (DDR4) is a cost-effective ATX motherboard targeting mainstream DIYers and light-gaming builds. Built on Intel’s Z690 chipset and supporting 12th–14th Gen Intel CPUs (LGA?1700), it blends robust performance, modern connectivity, and future-proof features in an affordable package
Detailed Features
CPU & Power Delivery
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Supports 12th–14th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron processors via LGA?1700
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13-phase Dr.MOS design with 50?A MOSFETs, 2?oz copper, and a 6-layer PCB for efficient power and cooler running temps
Memory
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4 DDR4 DIMM slots, supporting up to 128?GB and DDR4-5000+?MHz (OC) via XMP
Expansion Slots
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1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU lane), 1 × PCIe?4.0 x16, 1 × PCIe?3.0 x16, and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Storage
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2 × Hyper M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4) and 1 × Ultra M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA3)
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8 × SATA3 6?Gb/s with RAID 0/1/5/10 support
Networking
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Realtek Dragon RTL8125BG 2.5?GbE LAN, offering 2.5× faster throughput than standard gigabit
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M.2 Key-E slot for optional Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules
Graphics Outputs
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Outputs via CPU: HDMI 2.1 (4K@60?Hz) and DisplayPort 1.4 (8K@60?Hz)
Audio
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Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel codec with Nahimic audio enhancements for immersive sound
USB Connectivity
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1 × Front USB 3.2 Gen2×2 Type-C header (20?Gb/s).
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Rear I/O: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen2, 6 × USB 3.2 Gen1, plus USB 2.0 ports .
Build Quality & Protection
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SMT-mounted PCIe slots for signal stability at PCIe 5.0 speeds
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Steel Slot, full-coverage M.2 heatsinks, and Full Spike Protection on USB, LAN, and audio
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Includes a graphics card holder to prevent GPU Sag
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Supports Polychrome RGB with onboard and ARGB headers
BIOS & Software
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128 Mb UEFI BIOS, multilingual GUI, ACPI 6.0 wake support, full voltage tuning
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Compatible with ASRock’s Live Update & APP Shop and Polychrome RGB Sync
Conclusion
The ASRock Z690 Pro?RS (DDR4) offers a balanced toolkit for mainstream builders and gamers. It delivers high-end power delivery, PCIe 5.0 readiness, ample storage and USB-C connectivity, 2.5?GbE LAN, enhanced audio, and practical extras—all while remaining budget-friendly. An excellent foundation for future-proof, high-performance Intel builds.
Specifications
| CPU | SUPPORT 14TH , 13TH & 12TH GEN INTEL CORE PROCESSORS ( LGA1700) DIGI POWER DESIGN , 13 POWER PHASE DESIGN , SUPPORTS INTEL HYBRID TECHNOLOGY , SUPPORTS INTEL TURBO BOOST MAX 3.0 TECHNOLOGY. |
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| CHIPSET | Z690 |
| MEMORY | DUAL CHANNEL DDR4 MEMORY TECHNOLOGY , 4 X DDR4 DIMM SLOTS , SUPPORTS DDR4 NON - ECC , UN - BUFFERED MEMORY MEMORY UP TO 5333+ ( OC ) , SUPPORTS ECC UDIMM MEMORY MODULES ( OPERATE IN NON - ECC MODE ) , MAX. CAPACITY OF SYSTEM MEMORY : 128GB , SUPPORTS INTEL EXTREME MEMORY PROFILE (XMP) 2.0 . |
| 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 DEFAULT SETTING FOR GAME , BROWSER , AND STREAMING MODES , USER CUSTOMIZED PRIORITY CONTROL , SUPPORT WAKE-ON -LAN , SUPPORTS LIGHTNING /ESD PROTECTION , SUPPORTS ENERGY EFFICIENT ETHERNET 802.3az SUPPORTS PXE. NO , NO |
| AUDIO | 7.1 CH HD AUDIO ( REALTEK ALC897 AUDIO CODEC ) , SUPPORTS SURGE PROTECTION , 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. |
| 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 2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 GB/S & PCIe GEN3X4 (32GB/S) MODES , 1 X HYPER M.2 SOCKET (M2_3, KEY M ) , SUPPORTS TYPE 2260/2280/22110 PCIe GEN4X4 (64 GB/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 ) , 4 X CHASSIS/WATER PUMP FAN CONNECTOR (4 PIN ) ( SMART FAN SPEED CONTROL ) , 1 X 24 PIN ATX POWER CONNECTOR ( ( HI- DENSITY POWER CONNECTOR ) , 1 X 8 PIN 12V POWER CONNECTOR ( HI- DENSITY POWER CONNECTOR) , 1 X 4 PIN 12V POWER CONNECTOR ( HI- DENSITY POWER CONNECTOR ) , 1 X FRONT PANEL AUDIO CONNECTOR , 1 X THUNDERBOLT AIC CONNECTOR (5 PIN ) (SUPPORTS ASROCK THUNDERBOLT 4 AIC CARD ) 2 X USB 2.0 HEADERS ( SUPPORT 4 USB 2.0 PORTS ) ( SUPPORTS ESD PROTECTION ) , 2 X USB 3.2 GEN1 HEADERS ( SUPPORT 4 USB 3.2 GEN1 PORTS ) , (SUPPORTS ESD PROTECTION ) , 1 X FRONT PANEL TYPE C USB 3.2 GEN2X2 HEADER (20GB/S) ( SUPPORTS ESD PROTECTION) |
| BACK PANEL CONNECTORS | 3 X ANTENNA MOUNTING POINTS , 1 X PS/2 MOUSE/ KEYBOARD PORT , 1 X HDMI PORT , 1 X DISPLAY PORT 1.4 , 2 X USB 3.2 GEN2 PORTS ( 10GB/S) ( REDRIVER) ( SUPPORTS ESD PROTECTION ) , 2 X USB 3.2 GEN1 PORTS ( SUPPORTS ESD PROTECTION ) , 2 X USB 2.0 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 : LINE IN / FRONT SPEAKER / MICROPHONE . |
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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 SUPER ALLOY , PREMIUM POWER CHOKE , 50A DR.MOS , SAPPHIRE BLACK PCB , HIGH DENSITY GLASS FABRIC PCB , 20z COPPER PCB , 2.5G LAN ASROCK STEEL SLOT , ASROCK FULL COVERAGE M.2 HEATSINK , ASROCK HYPER M.2 ( PCIe GEN4X4) , ASROCK POST STATUS CHECKER (PSC) , ASROCK FULL SPIKE PROTECTION ( FOR ALL USB , AUDIO , LAN PORTS ) |