ASUS Motherboard PROART Z690-CREATOR WIFI Z690 LGA1700 Max.128GB DDR5 ATX Retail
- SKU: 259050
- Vendor: ASUS
- UPC: 195553460736
- EAN: NO
Intel Socket LGA 1700 for 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Future-proofed connectivity: Two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports, 10 Gb 2.5 Gb onboard Ethernet, WiFi 6E, four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots and a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front panel connector with Quick Charge 4+
Next-gen performance: 16+1 power stages rated for 70 amps, PCIe 5.0 ready, and a DDR5 speed boost
Intelligent optimization: ASUS-exclusive software and firmware that simplify setup and improve performance: AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, CreationFirst and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation
Comprehensive thermal design: A massive VRM and chipset heatsink, aluminum M.2 heatsinks, seven 4-pin PWM fan headers and an AIO pump header
Advanced security management: USB port management, software blacklisting and Regedit on/off controls via ASUS Control Center Express
Trusted stability: Tested for 24/7 operation, validated for extensive compatibility and equipped with SafeSlot and SafeDIMM for enhanced durability
Your Powerhouse for Creativity
ProArt Z690-Creator WiFi empowers creators of all levels by maximizing the performance of 12th Gen Intel Core processors with powerful hardware and software, efficient cooling and lightning-fast connectivity including Thunderbolt 4, onboard 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, plus WiFi 6E.
Future-Proofed Connectivity
A comprehensive array of powerful I/O ports - including two Thunderbolt 4 ports plus 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet ports- enables quick data transfers and extensive storage options with flexible, hassle-free connectivity.
CPU
Intel Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Supports Intel 10 nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Z690
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800MT/s Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.
Graphics
1 x HDMI port
2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video outputs
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
Support 4K at 60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
Support 8K at 60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
Output at TBT4_E1 and TBT4_E2, the USB Type-C ports right under RJ45 ports, each requires a USB-C to DisplayPort adapter cable. VGA resolution support depends on processors or graphic cards resolution.
Expansion Slots
Intel 12th Gen Processors
2 x PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s) (supports x16 or x8/x8 mode(s))
Intel Z690 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
Supports PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for RAID on CPU function, please refer to PCIe bifurcation and M.2 setting in PCIe x16 slot (from CPU) table on support site.
Supports Intel Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIE slot
Storage
Supports 4 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
- Intel 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.
Intel Z690 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots.
M.2_4 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_5-8. SATA6G5-8 will be suspended once either a SATA or NVMe device is detected at M.2_4.
Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x Marvell 10Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless and Bluetooth
Intel Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
Bluetooth v5.2 hardware ready
WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later.
Bluetooth v5.2 function will be ready in Windows 11 or later.
USB
Rear USB:Total 8 ports
2 x Thunderbolt 4 port(s) (2 x USB
Type-C) with up to 5V/3A, 15W charging support
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A)
Front USB:Total 7 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector(s)
(support(s) USB Type-C with 60W PD/QC4+)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio
Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback"
Audio Features
- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Audio cover
- Unique de-pop circuit
Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port(s)
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A)
2 x DisplayPort (Input only)
1 x HDMI port
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s)
5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (support(s) USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
1 x AURA RGB header(s)
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x Speaker header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x RTC Battery header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
Special Features
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- ESD Guards
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- Q-Connector
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU red, DRAM yellow, VGA white, Boot Device yellow green)
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack button
- BIOS FlashBack LED
- Box Headers
- ProCool II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
AURA Sync
- AURA RGB header(s)
- Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
Software Features
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- AURA Creator
- AURA Sync
- Fan Xpert 4
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
AI Suite 3
- 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking
TPU
EPU
DIGI+ VRM
Fan Xpert 4
Turbo app
ASUS CPU-Z
IT Management software supported
- ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE)
ProArt Creator Hub
CreationFirst
MyAsus
Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
FlexKey
BIOS
256 Mb
Operating System
Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
ATX
30.5cm x 24.5cm
Including below info in Z690 refreshed NPI:
Supports 13th gen Intel CoreTM desktop processors.
BIOS update may be required to boot the 13th gen Intel CoreTM desktop processors
Item Dimension (L"xW"xH")
14 x 11 x 3
Weight
5.35 lbs
Warranty Information
3 Years