- Intel® LGA 1700 Socket: Ready for 13th & 12th Gen Intel Core™ processors
- Enhanced Power Solution: 14+1 DrMOS with 80 Amp power stage, 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes, and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Next-Gen Connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C®, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt™ 4 header support
- Built for Online Gaming: WiFi 6E, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and TUF LANGuard
- AI Noise-Canceling: Reduces environmental noise from microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
- Comprehensive Cooling: Extended 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
- Celeron Dual Core, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Pentium Dual Core
- Supported CPU Generation
- Alder Lake
- Socket
- 1700
Chipset
- Model
- Intel Z690
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Quantity
- 4 DIMM Slots
- Memory Speeds
- 4800, 5000OC, 5200OC, 5400OC, 5600OC, 5800OC, 6000OC
- 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 DDR5
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 motherboard is designed for users who want to create a powerful and reliable gaming system based on the 12th and 13th generation Intel Core processors. It belongs to Asus' TUF GAMING series, which offers high-quality construction, reliability, and durability for demanding gaming applications.
It supports 12th generation Intel Core processors with LGA 1700 socket. It also features DDR5 memory slots, PCIe 5.0 slots for graphics cards and other expansions, as well as multiple USB ports and Gigabit Ethernet for connectivity and communication with external devices.
In addition, it offers advanced features such as TUF Protection for durability and protection, Aura Sync technology for RGB lighting customization, and support for TUF Gaming Alliance, which ensures compatibility and consistency in gaming systems.
The Asus TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI motherboard is suitable for demanding gamers and users who seek high performance and reliability in a gaming system.
- Intel® LGA 1700 Socket: Ready for 13th & 12th Gen Intel Core™ processors
- Enhanced Power Solution: 14+1 DrMOS with 80 Amp power stage, 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes, and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Next-Gen Connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C®, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt™ 4 header support
- Built for Online Gaming: WiFi 6E, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and TUF LANGuard
- AI Noise-Canceling: Reduces environmental noise from microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
- Comprehensive Cooling: Extended 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 Cooler
The extended surface of the bulky cooler covers the VRM units and coils to improve heat dissipation.
- 2. Large PCH Cooler
An enlarged surface for the chipset cooler maximizes performance and heat dissipation.
- 3. Three M.2 slots with coolers
Three out of the four M.2 slots feature dedicated coolers, keeping the M.2 SSDs at optimal operating temperatures to ensure stable performance and reliability.
Cooling Control
The TUF GAMING Z690 motherboards feature comprehensive fan controls that can be adjusted through the Fan Xpert 4 utility or the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.
- Each header can be adjusted to monitor and respond to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or through UEFI.
- An integrated AIO system allows full control of PWM or DC water pump, making it ideal for customized or standalone cooling setups.
- All onboard chassis fan headers support automatic detection of PWM or DC fans.
- A dedicated circuit safeguards each fan header from excessive heat and electrical currents.
DDR5 OC 6000
A specialized circuit on the motherboard safely bypasses the limitations of the DDR5 memory's PMIC, allowing you to exceed the default limit of 1.1 volts and increase the frequency and timings to the maximum.
Typically, an unlocked limited PMIC requires a full system reboot every time the memory voltage is adjusted. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS motherboards leverage integrated hardware and firmware to cleverly bypass this annoying restriction, allowing voltage customization through the same gentle system reset process used for previous generations of DDR memory.
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 faster 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 expansion cards, and backward compatibility with previous versions of PCI Express.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
The extensive USB support ensures connections to a wide range of peripheral devices. The TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port on the rear input/output panel that provides increased bandwidth and transmission speeds of up to 20 Gbps.
Support for Thunderbolt 4
The TUF GAMING Z690 series features Thunderbolt 4 support through an integrated header. With a certified ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 card from Intel, it can also enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps over a single cable. Additionally, this card has daisy-chain functionality for connecting multiple displays and supports up to an 8K resolution display. It can also provide power of up to 100 watts for fast device charging.
TUF Gaming Alliance
The TUF GAMING Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and reliable commercial brands of PC components to ensure compatibility across a wide range of components, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits, and many 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 have adapted the SMT manufacturing process for faster SafeSlot, in order to ensure the highest data speeds. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal casing that is added to a PCIe slot to keep a card securely installed. Meanwhile, the powerful ASUS SafeDIMM slots 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 incorporates advanced signal coupling technology and top-quality 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, eliminating the need for screws.
Q-LED
The built-in Q-LED troubleshooting lights provide computer manufacturers with a quick indication to confirm that essential components, such as CPU, RAM, graphics card, and storage devices, are functioning properly during startup.
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is ASUS's exclusive software that gives you centralized control of supported gaming products. From a single intuitive workspace, Armoury Crate allows you to easily customize RGB lighting and effects for each compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for unique system lighting effects.
It also provides hardware information and control of settings for a select and growing number of products, such as keyboard and mouse preferences, Fan Xpert 4, and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, making it easy to configure the appearance and atmosphere of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product and news sections to help you stay connected with the gaming community.
Lighting
A well-tuned system deserves a corresponding aesthetic. The TUF Gaming Z690 series features edge lighting to enhance its sturdy appearance, and now the PCH heatsink gains RGB lighting to take style even further.
ASUS Aura offers full RGB control with a variety of preset options for built-in LED lights, as well as third-party strips that you can connect to the built-in RGB headers. And all of this can be synchronized with an ever-expanding portfolio of Aura-enabled hardware.