Description :
Asus ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard
The Asus ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming Wi-Fi motherboard is designed for high-performance gaming and content creation, supporting Intel's 12th Gen processors and offering top-tier features like PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory, Wi-Fi 6E, and extensive storage options.
Key Features
Model:
ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming Wi-Fi.
CPU Support
Socket: LGA1700.
Compatible Processors:
12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron® Processors.
Supports:
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (depends on CPU).
Chipset
Chipset: Z690.
Memory
Slots: 4 x DIMM.
Maximum Capacity: 128GB.
Supported Memory Types and Speeds:
DDR5 6400(OC), 6200(OC), 6000(OC), 5800(OC), 5600(OC), 5400(OC), 5200(OC), 5000(OC), 4800 (Non-ECC, Un-buffered).
Dual-Channel Memory Architecture.
Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Support.
OptiMem II for enhanced memory stability and overclocking.
Graphics
Ports:
1 x DisplayPort.
1 x HDMI.
Graphics Support: Varies depending on CPU type.
Expansion Slots
PCIe Slots (12th Gen Intel Processors):
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports PCIe 5.0 x16 mode).
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 or x4/x4 modes).
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot.
Storage
M.2 Slots (12th Gen Intel Processors):
1 x M.2_1 (Key M) PCIe 4.0 x4 (supports 2242/2260/2280/22110).
Intel Z690 Chipset M.2 Slots:
1 x M.2_2 (Key M) PCIe 4.0 x4 (supports 2242/2260/2280).
1 x M.2_3 (Key M) PCIe 4.0 x4 (supports 2242/2260/2280/22110).
1 x M.2_4 (Key M) PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes (supports 2242/2260/2280).
SATA Ports:
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
RAID Support:
Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Intel Optane Memory support on PCH-attached M.2 slots.
Networking
LAN:
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet.
Wireless & Bluetooth:
Wi-Fi: Intel Wi-Fi 6E (2x2 Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax).
Bluetooth: Bluetooth v5.2 hardware ready.
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency bands.
Wi-Fi 6E support requires Windows 11 or later.
USB Ports
Rear USB (Total 10 Ports):
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (Type-C).
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C).
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A).
2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A).
Front USB (Total 7 Ports):
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (Type-C).
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports).
2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 USB 2.0 ports).
Audio
Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080.
Features:
120 dB SNR stereo playback.
113 dB SNR recording input.
32-Bit/384 kHz playback support.
Impedance-sensing for front and rear headphones.
Rear optical S/PDIF out.
High-quality capacitors and gold-plated audio jacks.
SupremeFX Shielding Technology.
Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling:
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header.
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header.
5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers.
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header.
Power:
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector.
2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors.
Storage:
4 x M.2 slots (Key M).
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
USB:
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (Type-C).
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports).
2 x USB 2.0 headers (4 USB 2.0 ports).
Miscellaneous:
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers.
1 x AURA RGB header.
1 x BMC header.
1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper.
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP).
1 x SPI TPM header.
1 x Thermal Sensor header.
1 x Thunderbolt header.
Special Features
Extreme Engine Digi+ VRM.
ASUS Q-Design:
M.2 Q-Latch.
PCIe Slot Q-Release.
Q-DIMM.
Q-LED indicators.
ASUS Thermal Solution:
M.2 heatsink backplate and heatsink.
ASUS EZ DIY:
BIOS FlashBack™ button.
Clear CMOS button.
Pre-mounted I/O shield.
SafeSlot and SafeDIMM.
AURA Sync:
AURA RGB and Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers.
Software Features
ROG Exclusive Software:
ROG CPU-Z, GameFirst VI, Sonic Studio III, Sonic Radar III, DTS® Sound Unbound.
ASUS Exclusive Software:
Armoury Crate, AIDA64 Extreme (60-day trial), Fan Xpert 4, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation, and more.
BIOS & AI Overclocking:
256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS.
AI Overclocking Guide.
Accessories
Included Cables:
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables.
Miscellaneous:
1 x ASUS 2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi moving antennas.
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package.
1 x ROG keychain.
Ideal For:
High-performance gaming, content creation, and enthusiasts who require fast memory, PCIe 5.0, robust storage options, and advanced Wi-Fi capabilities.