ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero LGA1700 ATX Gaming Motherboard

SKU: ASRMZ690H

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2023-11-12T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Asus has a good reputationsus

Asus has good technicians and it was my turn who doesn't know how to do his job. The technician damage my motherboard and the technician say I send the motherboard whit that damage, I don't go loose my time to send something whit a damaged. Why Asus no take care of the costumer?

Guillermo1

2023-06-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Z690 Maximus hero

Best mobo no1. Been using asus for 15 years now!! I love their product !!! Asus 4 life!! Good quality product

Krnzzang84

2023-01-22T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

limitations are not an issue

I am continually impressed with the quality and value in my purchase. I am not sure that I will ever fully utilize its capability

gatewayhugs

2023-01-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

Actually have z790 hero. Great motherboard. Solid VRM and overclock. PCI 5.0....Great BIOS as well. Stable!

Eddiemoney76

2023-01-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great as far as I know

Bought this to build my first gaming PC with my son. I have no comparisons to make, but building the PC from this board seemed very simple. For the most part everything was labeled well and assembled as expected. The BIOS needed to be updated to recognize the RAM we used, but after figuring this out was a pretty easy process with the update bios button on the back. The motherboard allows use of the most modern components available (as of Dec. 2022). Not sure if this is motherboard specific, but the armory crate app that monitors most components of the PC when running is very helpful. There were two pin slots that had slightly bent pins. I did not need them so it didn't matter, and even so would imagine I could bend back into place if needed. There were also several pin connectors included that I'm sure are helpful but I did not know what they were for (the only one that came into play was a connector for the power switch/reset/led buttons that we figured out after the fact). All in all very happy with this purchase and am definitely inclined to use ASUS products in the future.

rom12398123

2022-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Mother Board

This board has high performance and high stability. Very Happy. I works with my 12 gen I9 and 3080ti perfect.

williaml99

2022-10-16T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Board

Fast Board Excellent Features Did have to send Board in for replacement due to recall However ASUS was fast whole process only took a week

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ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Specifications

  • CPU

    Intel Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
    Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

  • Chipset

    Z690

  • Memory

    4x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 6400+(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800 MT/s Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory

    Dual Channel Memory Architecture
    Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

  • Graphics

    1x HDMI port
    2x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt video outputs

  • Expansion Slots

    Intel 12th Gen Processors:
    2x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)

    Intel Z690 Chipset:
    1x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4, x4/x4 modes)

  • Storage

    Supports 5x M.2 slots and 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
    Total supports 5x M.2 slots and 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports

    Intel 12th Gen Processors:
    M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.)
    Intel 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.
    Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110
    Intel 12th Gen processors support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode

  • Storage (Contd.)

    Intel Z690 Chipset:
    M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
    M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
    Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
    Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
    6x SATA 6Gb/s ports

  • Ethernet

    1x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
    ASUS LANGuard

  • Wireless & Bluetooth

    Intel 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

  • USB

    Rear USB:Total 11 ports:
    2x Thunderbolt 4 ports (2x USB Type-C)
    7x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6x Type-A + 1x USB Type-C)
    2x USB 2.0 ports (2x Type-A)

    Front USB:Total 9 ports:
    1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C)
    2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    2x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

  • Audio

    ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082:
    Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
    Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
    High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
    Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback

  • Audio (Contd.)

    Audio Features:
    SupremeFX Shielding Technology
    ESS SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP
    Gold-plated audio jacks
    Rear optical S/PDIF out port
    Premium audio capacitors
    Audio cover

  • Back Panel I/O Ports

    2x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-Cports
    7x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6x Type-A + 1x USB Type-C)
    2x USB 2.0 ports (2x Type-A)
    1x HDMI port
    1x Wi-Fi Module
    1x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
    5x Gold-plated audio jacks
    1x Optical S/PDIF out port1x BIOS FlashBack button
    1x Clear CMOS button

  • Internal I/O Connectors

    Fan and Cooling related :
    1x 4-pin CPU Fan header
    1x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
    1x 4-pin AIO Pump header
    1x W_PUMP+ header
    1x 2-pin Water In header
    1x 2-pin Water Out header
    1x 3-pin Water Flow header

    Power related:
    1x 24-pin Main Power connector
    2x 8-pin +12V Power connector
    1x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector

    Storage related:
    3x M.2 slots (Key M)
    6x SATA 6Gb/s ports

  • Internal I/O Connectors (Contd.)

    USB:
    1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports Type-C)
    2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    2x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

    Miscellaneous:
    3x Addressable Gen 2 headers
    1x AURA RGB header
    1x FlexKey button
    1x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
    1x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
    1x Start button
    1x ReTry button
    1x 10-1 pin System Panel header
    1x Thermal Sensor header

  • Special Features

    Extreme OC Kit:
    FlexKey button
    ReTry button
    Start button

    Extreme Engine Digi+:
    10K Black Metallic Capacitors
    MicroFine Alloy Choke

    ASUS Q-Design:
    M.2 Q-Latch
    PCIe Slot Q-Release
    Q-Code
    Q-Connector
    Q-DIMM
    Q-LED (CPU (red), DRAM (yellow), VGA (white), Boot Device (yellow green))
    Q-Slot

    ASUS Thermal Solution:
    M.2 heatsink backplate
    M.2 heatsinks
    VRM heatsink design

  • Special Features (Contd.)

    ASUS EZ DIY:
    BIOS FlashBack button
    Clear CMOS button
    CPU Socket lever protector
    ProCool II
    Pre-mounted I/O shield
    SafeSlot
    SafeDIMM

    AURA Sync:
    AURA RGB header(s)
    Addressable Gen 2 header(s)

    Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with Quick Charge 4+ Support:
    Support: up to 60W charging
    Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3-21V max. 3A
    Compatible with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS

  • Special Features (Contd..)

    ASUS HYDRANODE:
    3x Chassis fan support (CHA_FAN1P,CHA_FAN2P,CHA_FAN3P)

  • Software Features

    ROG Exclusive Software:
    ROG CPU-Z
    GameFirst VI
    Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion
    Sonic Radar III
    DTS Sound Unbound
    BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version)

    ASUS Exclusive Software:
    Armoury Crate
    AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)
    AURA Creator
    AURA Sync
    Fan Xpert 4
    Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
    AI Suite 3
    Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking
    TPU

  • Software Features (Contd.)

    EPU
    DIGI+ Power Control
    Turbo app
    MyAsus
    WinRAR

    UEFI BIOS:
    AI Overclocking Guide
    ASUS EZ DIY
    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    ASUS EZ Flash 3
    ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
    MemTest86

  • BIOS

    256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

  • Manageability

    WOL by PME, PXE

  • Operating System

    Windows11 64-bit,Windows1064-bit

  • Form Factor

    ATX

  • Dimensions

    12 x 9.6" (30.5 x 24.4cm)

  • UPC Code

    195553455497

About ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero

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Z690 Maximus hero

By Krnzzang84

Best mobo no1. Been using asus for 15 years now!! I love their product !!! Asus 4 life!! Good quality product

Great as far as I know

By rom12398123

Bought this to build my first gaming PC with my son. I have no comparisons to make, but building the PC from this board seemed very simple. For the most part everything was labeled well and assembled as expected. The BIOS needed to be updated to recognize the RAM we used, but after figuring this out was a pretty easy process with the update bios button on the back. The motherboard allows use of the most modern components available (as of Dec. 2022). Not sure if this is motherboard specific, b...

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The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is a quintessential strand of the Republic of Gamers DNA, replete with high-octane components to satisfy users who seek an introduction to the enthusiast-grade Maximus line. Its arsenal of cooling, power delivery and connectivity stands ready to handle whatever the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors throw at it. And with its new animated Polymo lighting display on the I/O cover that dazzles with vibrant RGB logos and patterns, the ROG Maximus Z690 Hero has the looks to match its leverage.

Intelligent Motherboard
Intelligent software solutions help ensure that your system performs at its best. The latest ASUS AI-powered enhancements span four pillars of performance, including overclocking, cooling, networking and onboard audio, making advanced tweaks and optimization accessible to new recruits and savvy PC DIY veterans alike.

AI Overclocking
Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push each system to its limits.

AI Cooling
Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm reduces unnecessary system noise by monitoring CPU temperatures and dynamically adjusting fans to optimal speeds.

AI Networking
GameFirst VI optimizes networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time based on application usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms.

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 500 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio, helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.

Power Solution

Performance
With tailored power delivery and support for the latest high-performance memory, ROG Maximus Z690 Hero easily handles the demands of Intel Alder Lake-S processors. It features an intelligent VRM design that's rated for 90 amps, plus carefully selected components and memory layout optimizations to cater to enthusiasts looking to create a battle-ready rig with balanced performance.

Teamed Power Architecture
Today's CPU architectures place incredible demands on motherboard power design by transitioning from deep power-saving modes, going from lower-power mode to full load in an instant. The latestROG VRM architecture rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly swing current, while maintaining exemplary thermal performance.

A brief history
ASUS became the first manufacturer to implement phase-doublers with the A8N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard, back in 2005. The board's VRM was lauded for elegantly overcoming the power handling capabilities of components that were available at the time while also reducing voltage ripple. Those benefits led to phase-doublers becoming universally accepted in the industry, and they are still used for similar purposes today.

A shift in CPU demands
However, today's CPUs now pack more cores than their predecessors, and the latest instruction sets allow them to crunch computationally dense workloads at an incredible pace. In addition, they consume less power at idle and can transition between load states much more quickly. These improvements necessitate a re-evaluation of power-design priorities because phase-doublers add a propagation delay that hampers transient response.

Bucking the trend
Fortunately, the latest integrated power components can handle higher currents than the devices of yesteryear, making it possible to implement a simple circuit topology that isn't hamstrung by the processing lag of phase-doublers. That's why ROG Maximus Z690 Hero utilizes teamed power stages to deliver higher burst current per phase, while maintaining the thermal performance of phase-doubled designs.

Thermal performance
Each VRM component serves a specific purpose. PWM controllers and phase-doublers control the circuit, and the power stages do the heavy lifting from an electrical and thermal standpoint. That's why ROG Maximus Z690 Hero utilizes 16 power stages. The power stage sits at the top of Infineon's lineup and features a low RDSON to reduce switching and conduction losses, helping to improve overall thermal headroom.

High-quality components

8+8-pin ProCool II power connectors
Two ProCool connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines.

20+1 power stages
The VRM features 20+1 power stages, each rated to handle 90 amps.

MicroFine alloy chokes
Each power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.

10K black metallic capacitors
Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.

Memory

DDR5 Overclocking strength
Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of ROG motherboards. For DDR5, the Maximus Z690 lineup breaks performance limits by providing a stacked suite of overclocking parameters for not only high-speed kits, but even entry-level memory modules that have a locked power management IC (PMIC).

• A dedicated circuit on the motherboard safely circumvents DDR5 memory PMIC restrictions, allowing you to step past the default 1.1-volt limit and push frequency and timings to the max
• Ordinarily, a restricted PMIC that has been unlocked requires the system to be fully power-cycled each time memory voltage is adjusted. ROG motherboards leverage onboard hardware and firmware to cleverly work around this irksome limitation, enabling voltage adjustments to be applied through the same soft system-reset process employed for previous generations of DDR memory

Cooling
Top-level PC performance demands exceptional cooling. The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is armed with robust VRM and chipset heatsinks that provide the perfect balance of mass and surface area for heat dissipation. Load up with an AIO or custom cooling loop paired with your choice of fans to keep thermals under complete control.

Cooler by Design

VRM and aluminum I/O heatsink
A VRM heatsink on the MOSFETs and chokes is connected to the aluminum I/O cover via an embedded heatpipe to increase mass and surface area for dissipation.

M.2 heatsinks
Three dedicated heatsinks keep up to three M.2 drives in the optimum operating temperature range for consistent performance and reliability.

L-shaped heatpipe
An L-shaped heatpipe allows for rapid and even heat transfer from the VRM.

High-conductivity thermal pad
A high-quality thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.

M.2 backplates
Dual M.2 slots feature backplate blocks that ensure high-performance drives deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.

Chipset heatsink
A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures.

Headers

Thermal Management
ROG Maximus Z690 Hero features the most comprehensive cooling options ever.

Multiple temperature sources
Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.

4-pin PWM/DC fan headers and ASUS HYDRANODE
Every onboard header auto-detects any PWM or DC fan, with three chassis fan headers offering ASUS HYDRANODE support.

AIO pump
A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

ROG Water-Cooling Zone
Dual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.

Water pump+
A dedicated header can supply over 3 amps to a high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.

Water in/out
A dedicated header enables monitoring of temperatures at the input/output points of any component.

Water flow
A dedicated header enables constant monitoring of flow rate throughout the entire loop.

Connectivity
The latest connectivity solutions - WiFi 6E, PCIe 5.0 and two Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports - empower supersmooth networking and blisteringly fast file transfers. And for enthusiasts looking for high-fidelity audio, the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec takes gaming immersion to a whole new level while also saving a PCIe slot.

Networking

Intel WiFi 6E (Gig+)
Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band, providing up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds along with improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments.

Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Onboard Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers, smooth lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.

USB Ports

USB 3.2 Gen 2X2 Type-C Front Panel Connecter With Quick Charge 4+
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 adds an additional lane that can boost Type-C data transfers with speeds of up to 20 Gbps. The port also features Quick Charge 4+ technology that can quickly charge devices up to 60 W with a PCIe power supply cable plugged into the nearby 6-pin connector.

ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Features

  • Socket LGA 1700 for 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
  • Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration
  • Robust Power Solution: 20+1 teamed power stages rated for 90 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
  • Optimized Thermal Design: Large VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, triple M.2 heatsinks and two M.2 backplates, plus ROG Water-Cooling Zone and ROG Hyper M.2 card with heatsinks
  • High-Performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGaurd
  • Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, dual Gen 4 M.2 onboard, ROG Hyper M.2 card with Gen 5 M.2 support, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, dual Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C ports)
  • Industry-Leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS ES9018Q2C DAC for pinpoint positioning and dynamics
  • Unmatched Personalization: I/O cover with Polymo Lighting, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
  • DIY-Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release, BIOS FlashBack, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, M.2 Q-Latch, SafeSlot, ROG Hyper M.2 card and ROG Graphics Card Holder
  • Renowned Software: Bundled 1year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86

Key Features

  • Socket LGA 1700 for 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
  • Intelligent Control
  • Robust Power Solution
  • Optimized Thermal Design
  • High-Performance Networking
  • Fastest Gaming Connectivity

What's in the box:

  • ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero LGA1700 ATX Gaming Motherboard
  • ARGB RGB Extension Cable
  • Rgb Extension Cable
  • 4x Sata 6Gb/s Cables
  • Rog Hyper M.2 Card with Heatsink
  • 2x M.2 Screw Packages for Rog Hyper M.2 Card
  • Asus Wi-Fi Moving Antennas
  • M.2 Q-Latch Package
  • 2x M.2 Q-Latch Packages for M.2 Backplate
  • M.2 Rubber Package
  • Q-Connector
  • Rog Graphics Card Holder
  • Rog Stickers
  • Rog Key Chain
  • USB Drive With Utilities and Drivers
  • User Guide
  • ASUS 3 Year Limited Warranty