- Intel Socket LGA 1700: Ready for 13th & 12th Gen Intel Core processors
- Enhanced power solution: 14+1 DrMOS, six-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes, and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Next-gen connectivity: 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 header support
- Built for online gaming: Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and TUF LANGuard
- Two-way AI noise cancellation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
- Comprehensive cooling: Enlarged VRM heatsink, fanless PCH heatsink, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 4 utility in Armoury Crate
- Outshine RGB Aura Effect: Stylish edge and PCH lighting design, addressable RGB headers, and RGB strip header support
Specifications
Description
Product Details
- Size
- ATX
- Type
- Desktop
Processor
- Supported Processors
- Intel
- Models
- Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Celeron Dual Core, Core i3, Pentium Dual Core
- Supported CPU Generation
- Alder Lake
- Socket
- 1700
Chipset
- Model
- Intel Z690
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR4
- Quantity
- 4 DIMM Slots
- Memory Speeds
- 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333OC, 3400OC, 3466OC, 3600OC, 3733OC, 3866OC, 4000OC, 4133OC, 4266OC, 4400OC, 4600OC, 4800OC, 5000OC, 5133OC, 5333OC
- Memory Channels
- Dual Channel
Internal Connectors
- PCI Express x16 5.0
- 1 Slot
- SATA III 6Gb/s
- 4 Port
- M.2 Type
- 4 PCIe 4.0 Ports
- M.2 Slots
- 0
External Connectors
- Rear USB-A outputs
- 6 USB 3.2 Ports
- Rear USB-C outputs
- 2 USB 3.2 Ports
- Ethernet (LAN)
- 1
- Screen Connections
- DisplayPort, HDMI
Specifications
- RGB Lighting
- No
- WiFi/Bluetooth
- Yes
- Extra
- RGB Header
Sound
- Sound Card Channels
- 7.1
- Additional Audio Connections
- Optical S/PDIF
Top Specs
- Memory
- 4x DDR4
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.
Description
The Asus TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 motherboard is aimed at users who wish to build a powerful and reliable gaming system based on the 12th and 13th generation Intel Core processors. It belongs to the TUF GAMING series by Asus, which offers high build quality, reliability, and durability for demanding gaming applications.
It supports 12th generation Intel Core processors with socket LGA 1700. Additionally, it features DDR4 memory slots, PCIe 5.0 slots for graphics cards and other expansions, as well as numerous USB ports and Gigabit Ethernet for connectivity and communication with external devices.
Moreover, it offers advanced features such as TUF Protection for durability and protection, Aura Sync technology for customizing RGB lighting, and support for the TUF Gaming Alliance to ensure compatibility and coherence in gaming systems.
The Asus TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 motherboard is suitable for demanding gamers and users seeking high performance and reliability in a gaming system.
- Intel Socket LGA 1700: Ready for 13th & 12th Gen Intel Core processors
- Enhanced power solution: 14+1 DrMOS, six-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes, and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Next-gen connectivity: 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 header support
- Built for online gaming: Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and TUF LANGuard
- Two-way AI noise cancellation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
- Comprehensive cooling: Enlarged VRM heatsink, fanless PCH heatsink, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 4 utility in Armoury Crate
- Outshine RGB Aura Effect: Stylish edge and PCH lighting design, addressable RGB headers, and RGB strip header support
Cooling
- 1. Large VRM Heatsink
The extended surface of the massive heatsink covers the VRM units and chokes to improve heat dissipation.
- 2. Large PCH Heatsink
An enlarged surface for the chipset cooler maximizes performance and heat dissipation.
- 3. Three M.2 Slots with Heatsinks
Three out of the four M.2 slots feature dedicated heatsinks, keeping M.2 SSDs at optimal operating temperatures to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
Cooling Control
TUF GAMING Z690 motherboards feature comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via the Fan Xpert 4 utility or the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.
- Each header can be configured 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 via UEFI.
- An integrated AIO system allows full control of PWM or DC water pumps, making it ideal for custom or standalone cooling setups.
- All onboard chassis fan headers support auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
- A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.
DDR4 OC 5333
Improvements in trace routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal paths across different layers of the PCB to reduce trace distance and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.
4 PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
The four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots support up to two 22110 devices and also provide NVMe SSD RAID support for incredible performance capabilities. Create a RAID configuration with up to four PCIe 4.0 storage devices to enjoy the fastest data transfer speeds.
PCIe 5.0
Intel 12th and 13th generation processors bring PCIe 5.0 support to the market. PCIe 5.0 offers double the data transfer speed compared to PCIe 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new tasks with large data volumes. PCIe 5.0 also brings other advantages, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards, and backward compatibility with previous versions of PCI Express.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
Extensive USB support ensures connections with a wide range of peripheral devices. The TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port on the rear I/O panel that provides increased bandwidth and transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps.
Support for Thunderbolt 4
The TUF GAMING Z690 series features Thunderbolt 4 support via an integrated header. With an Intel-certified add-on card ASUS ThunderboltEX 4, it can also enable bidirectional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable. Additionally, this card features a daisy-chain function for connecting multiple displays and supports up to an 8K resolution display. It can also provide power up to 100 Watts for fast device charging.
TUF Gaming Alliance
The TUF GAMING Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC component brands to ensure compatibility across a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits, and more. With new partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even further.
SafeSlot and SafeDIMM
PCIe 5.0 is 2 times faster than PCIe 4.0, so we adapted the SMT manufacturing process for the faster SafeSlot to ensure the highest data speeds. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal casing added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed. Meanwhile, the robust ASUS SafeDIMM cases support and protect memory modules on selected ASUS motherboards, allowing you to install your modules with speed, precision, and confidence.
TUF LANGuard
TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal coupling technology and top-tier surface-mounted capacitors to enhance performance, protecting the motherboard from lightning and static electricity.
M.2 Q-Latch
The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for special tools. The design uses a simple locking mechanism to secure the M.2 SSD, thereby eliminating the need for screws.
Q-LED
The integrated Q-LED troubleshooting lights provide computer builders with a quick indication to confirm that the key components, CPU, RAM, graphics card, storage devices, are functioning normally during startup.
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is exclusive ASUS software that gives you centralized control of supported gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate allows you to easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for unique system lighting effects.
It also provides hardware information and control settings for a selected and growing number of products, such as keyboard and mouse preferences, Fan Xpert 4, and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, making it easier to adjust the appearance and atmosphere of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news sections to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.
Lighting
A well-tuned system deserves a corresponding aesthetic. The TUF Gaming Z690 series features edge lighting to enhance its robust appearance, and now the PCH heatsink gains RGB lighting to take the style even further.
ASUS Aura offers full RGB control with a variety of functional presets for built-in LEDs, as well as third-party strips that you can connect to the integrated RGB headers. And all of this can be synchronized with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.
Rear panel
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A)
- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x Wi-Fi Module
- 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- 5 x Audio jacks
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
Internal Connections
Fan and Cooling related
- 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
- 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
- 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
- 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
- 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
- 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
- 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
- 4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
- 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
- 1 x AURA RGB header
- 1 x Clear CMOS header
- 1 x COM Port header
- 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
- 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
- 1 x Thunderbolt header