ASUS Prime Z690-A ATX Motherboard

The ASUS Prime Z690-A is designed for high-performance Intel desktop builds that demand full modern connectivity, future-proof support and robust power delivery. With support for Intel’s LGA 1700 socket processors (12th/13th Gen and above), four M.2 storage slots, DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, this board is ideal for gaming PCs, creator workstations and high-end desktops needing upgrade flexibility and performance headroom.

The Prime Z690-A features a 16+1 DrMOS power phase design for stable CPU power, supports DDR5 memory with EduitOptiMem enhancements, provides one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and additional PCIe slots for expansion, supports four M.2 slots (including PCIe 4.0 x4 modes) and multiple SATA ports, includes front-panel USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2), rear USB Type-C/Type-A ports, 2.5 Gigabit LAN, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs and ASUS’s 5-Way Optimization & AI features.

Form Factor: ATX
Socket: Intel LGA 1700
Chipset: Intel Z690
Supported CPUs: Intel Core 12th / 13th Gen (and compatible)
Memory Support: 4 × DIMM slots, DDR5 (OC up to ~6000 MHz+)
Expansion Slots: 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode), 1 × PCIe 3.0 x4, 2 × PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage Interfaces: 4 × M.2 slots (various PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA support) + multiple SATA 6 Gb/s ports
Networking: Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Rear I/O: USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI, DisplayPort
Audio: Realtek S1220A codec, 7.1-channel HD audio

This board requires a compatible Intel LGA 1700 desktop processor (12th/13th Gen etc). It fits in ATX-format cases and requires standard ATX power supply (24-pin + 8-pin CPU 12V). Pairing with DDR5 memory maximizes performance. To utilise PCIe 5.0 slot and M.2 NVMe storage, compatible hardware and cooling are recommended. Ensure BIOS is updated for full CPU compatibility and features.