The ASUS PRIME Z690-A DDR5 is an ATX motherboard designed for 12th Gen Intel Core processors with DDR5 memory support. Here are its detailed specifications:

### Supported CPU:

- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700.

- * Designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets.

- CPU Type: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Supports Intel Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors.

- * Refer to [www.asus.com](www.asus.com) for CPU support list.

- Supported CPU Technologies: Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0.

  - * Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU type.

### Chipsets:

- Chipset: Intel Z690.

### Onboard Video:

- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphics.

### Memory:

- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5).

- Memory Standard: DDR5 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800.

  - * Refer to [www.asus.com](www.asus.com) for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB.

- Channel Supported: Dual Channel.

### Expansion Slots:

- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16.

  - * Actual support may vary by CPU.

  - * Please check PCIe bifurcation table on the support site.

- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16.

  - * Supports x4 mode.

- PCI Express x4: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4.

- PCI Express x1: 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1.

### Storage Devices:

- SATA 6Gb/s: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s.

- M.2:

  - 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 & SATA modes).

      - * 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.

- Intel Optane Ready: Yes.

### Onboard Audio:

- Audio Chipset: Realtek S1220A.

- Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels.

### Onboard LAN:

- LAN Chipset: Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet.

- Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500Mbps.

### Rear Panel Ports:

- Back I/O Ports:

  - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C).

  - 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C).

  - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A).

  - 1 x DisplayPort.

  - 1 x HDMI port.

  - 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port.

  - 5 x Audio jacks.

  - 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port.

### Internal I/O Connectors:

- Onboard USB:

  - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (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.

- Other 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).

    - 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s).

    - 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s).

  - Miscellaneous:

    - 3 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s).

    - 1 x AURA RGB header(s).

    - 1 x Clear CMOS button.

    - 1 x COM Port header.

    - 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper.

    - 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP).

    - 1 x Power button.

    - 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin).

    - 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function.

    - 1 x Thermal Sensor header.

    - 1 x Thunderbolt header.

### Physical Spec:

- Form Factor: ATX.

- LED Lighting: RGB.

- Dimensions (W x L): 12.0" x 9.6".

- Power Pin: 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector, 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector.

### Windows Compatibility:

- Windows 11: Supported.

- Windows 10: 64-bit.

### Features:

- 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 backplate.

    - M.2 heatsink.

    - VRM heatsink design.

  - ASUS EZ DIY.

    - Box headers.

    - Clear CMOS button.

    - CPU socket lever protector.

    - ProCool.

    - 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.

  - Turbo app.

  - ASUS CPU-Z.

  - DTS:X Ultra.

  - 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 Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS.

### Manageability:

- WOL by PME, PXE.

### Operating System:

- Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit.