Supported CPU

Socket Type: LGA 1700

CPU Type: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Intel Pentium Gold, and Celeron Processors

Supported CPU Technologies: Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (dependent on CPU type)

 Chipset

Chipset: Intel Z690

 Memory

Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)

Memory Standard: Supports DDR4 5333(OC) to 2133, maximum 128GB, dual-channel

 Expansion Slots

PCI Express:

  - 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16

  - 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 (supports x4 mode)

  - 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 (each supports x4 mode)

  - 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1

 Storage

SATA 6Gb/s: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

M.2 Slots:

  - M.2_1 (Key M): Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode (for Intel 12th Gen Processors)

  - M.2_2 (Key M): Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode (via Intel Z690 chipset)

  - M.2_3 (Key M): Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes (via Intel Z690 chipset)

RAID Support: Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10

Intel Optane Ready: Yes

 Onboard Video

- Supported only by CPU with integrated graphics

 Onboard Audio

Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels

 Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset: Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

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

 Rear Panel Ports

- Various USB ports (including USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and USB Type-C)

- DisplayPort and HDMI ports

- Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port

- Audio jacks (including Optical S/PDIF out)

- PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

 Internal Connectors

- USB headers (USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0)

- Multiple fan headers (CPU, CPU OPT, AIO Pump, Chassis)

- RGB and Addressable Gen 2 headers

- Clear CMOS header, COM Port header, Front Panel Audio header, SPI TPM header, System Panel header, Thunderbolt header

 Physical Specifications

Form Factor: ATX (12.0" x 9.2")

LED Lighting: RGB

 BIOS

- UEFI AMI BIOS with ASUS EZ DIY features like CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3

BIOS Flash ROM: 192 (128+64) Mb

 Windows Compatibility

- Windows 11 Ready

- Supports Windows 10 64-bit

 Special Features

- ASUS 5X PROTECTION III for enhanced reliability and durability

- ASUS Q-Design for easy installation and component handling

- ASUS Thermal Solution with M.2 heatsinks and VRM heatsink design

- ASUS EZ DIY features like ProCool connectors and AURA Sync RGB headers

- Software suite includes Armoury Crate, AURA Sync, Fan Xpert 4, AI Suite 3, ASUS CPU-Z, and more

This motherboard offers a comprehensive set of features suitable for high-performance Intel 12th Gen processors, with support for advanced technologies like PCIe 5.0, DDR4 memory overclocking, and high-speed connectivity options.