ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO motherboard is an essential strand of Republic of Gamers DNA, packed with high-octane components to satisfy users seeking an introduction to the enthusiast-class Maximus line.

Features of the motherboard ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO

ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO

Intel® Z690 ATX motherboard with 20 + 1 power stages, DDR5 memory, five M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 header on front panel, Dual Thunderbolt™ 4, PCIe® 5.0, integrated WiFi 6E, Aura Sync RGB lighting

Intel® LGA 1700 Socket: Ready for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ and 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, Pentium® Gold, Celeron®

Intelligent Control: Exclusive ASUS tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration

Powerful Power Solution: 20 + 1 phases combined power rated for 90 amps, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy coils and premium metal capacitors

Enhanced thermal design: Large VRM heatsink plus integrated aluminum I/O shroud, high-conductivity thermal pad, triple M.2 heatsink and two M.2 boards, plus ROG Water-Cooling Zone and ROG Hyper M.2 card with antipyretic

High-performance networking: Built-in WiFi 6E, Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGaurd.

Fastest gaming connectivity: PCIe® 5.0, dual Gen 4 M.2 onboard, ROG Hyper M.2 card with Gen 5 M.2 support, front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 header, dual Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C® ports) .

Industry-leading audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS® ES9018Q2C DAC for positioning and dynamics

Unparalleled customization: I/O cover with Polymo lighting, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers

User-friendly design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Q-Release slot, BIOSFlashBack™, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, M.2 Q-Latch, SafeSlot, ROG Hyper M.2 card, ROG graphics card holder

Popular software: AIDA64 Extreme 1-year subscription, easy-to-use UEFI BIOS control panel with built-in MemTest86

ROG Maximus Z690 motherboard
hero
Its arsenal of cooling, power delivery, and connectivity is ready to handle any 12th or 13th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. And with a new Polymo animated lighting display on the I/O cover that glows with vibrant RGB logos and patterns, the ROG Maximus Z690 Hero has a look that matches its clout.

ROG

Smart motherboard
Intelligent software solutions help ensure that your system performs at its best. ASUS’ latest AI-powered optimizations span four pillars of performance, including overclocking, cooling, networking, and onboard audio, making advanced tweaks and optimizations accessible to new recruits and seasoned PC pros alike.

Specifications overview

energy solution
memory
performance
With dedicated power delivery and support for the latest high-performance memory, ROG Maximus Z690 Hero easily handles the demands of Intel Alder Lake-S processors. It features an intelligent VRM design rated for 90 amps, plus carefully selected components and memory layout optimizations to meet the needs of enthusiasts looking to build a battle-ready rig with balanced performance.

heat inks
capes
cooling
Top-level PC performance requires exceptional cooling. ROG Maximus Z690 Hero motherboard is equipped with powerful VRM and chipset heatsinks that provide an ideal balance of mass and surface area for heat dissipation. Load it up with AIO or a custom cooling loop paired with your choice of fans to keep temperatures under complete control.

networks
USB ports
storage
My voice
Connection
The latest connectivity solutions – WiFi 6E, PCIe® 5.0 and two Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports – enable ultra-smooth networking and lightning-fast file transfers. And for enthusiasts looking for high-fidelity audio, the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec takes gaming immersion to a whole new level while also providing a PCIe slot.

5 modes of optimization
BIOS
differential sensor
to improve
ROG Maximus Z690 Hero comes packed with easy-to-use, flexible tools that give builders next-level control over system performance.

AURA SYNC

Games voice
Shield box
AIDA64 EXTREME
Graphic card holder
personalization
In addition to outstanding performance, ROG Maximus Z690 Hero introduces the new Polymo Lighting Display, which adorns the I/O cover with an eye-catching microstructure array of light and color. This intricate design features two RGB patterns, enabling builders to show off a luminous RGB pattern they won’t see anywhere else.

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO motherboard specifications

ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO

CPU
Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Z690
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 6400+(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800 MT/s Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*

Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

*Actual memory data rate depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)
Graphics
1 x HDMI® port**
2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt™ video outputs
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
Expansion Slots
Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors*
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)**
Intel® Z690 Chipset***
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4, x4/x4 modes)
* Please check PCIe bifurcation table in Chapter 1.
** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x8 only and if ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only.
*** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot.
Storage
Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.)
– Intel® 13th & 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.
Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110***
– Intel® 13th & 12th Gen processors support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode
Intel® Z690 Chipset**
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)***
Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)****
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*****
* 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.
*** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.
**** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1 or PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.
***** RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports
Ethernet
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E
2×2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
Bluetooth v5.2 hardware ready**
* WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later.
USB
Rear USB:
Total 11 ports
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082
– Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
– Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
– High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
– Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
Audio Features:
– SupremeFX Shielding Technology
– ESS® SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP
– Gold-plated audio jacks
– Rear optical S/PDIF out port
– Premium audio capacitors
– Audio cover
*The rear panel Line out port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis.
Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports

7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)

1 x HDMI® port

1 x Wi-Fi Module

1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port

5 x Gold-plated audio jacks

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

1 x Clear CMOS button

Internal I/O Connectors
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 W_PUMP+ header

1 x 2-pin Water In header

1 x 2-pin Water Out header

1 x 3-pin Water Flow header

Power related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector

Storage related

3 x M.2 slots (Key M)

6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

1 x AURA RGB header

1 x FlexKey button

1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)

1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)

1 x Start button

1 x ReTry button

1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header

1 x Thermal Sensor header

Special Features
Extreme OC Kit

– FlexKey button

– ReTry button

– Start button

Extreme Engine Digi+

– 10K Black Metallic Capacitors

– MicroFine Alloy Choke

ASUS Q-Design

– M.2 Q-Latch

– PCIe Slot Q-Release

– Q-Code

– 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 heatsinks

– VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY

– BIOS FlashBack™ button

– Clear CMOS button

– CPU Socket lever protector

– ProCool II

– Pre-mounted I/O shield

– SafeSlot

– SafeDIMM

AURA Sync

– AURA RGB header(s)

– Addressable Gen 2 header(s)

Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 with Quick Charge 4+ Support

– Support: up to 60W charging*

– Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A

– Compatible with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS

* To support 60W, please install the power cable to 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector or can only support 27W

ASUS HYDRANODE

– 3 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P,CHA_FAN2P,CHA_FAN3P)

* Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list.

Software Features
ROG Exclusive Software

– ROG CPU-Z

– GameFirst VI

– Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion

– Sonic Radar III

– DTS® Sound Unbound

– BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version)

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

– AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)

– AURA Creator

– AURA Sync

– Fan Xpert 4

– Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

AI Suite 3

– Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking

TPU

EPU

DIGI+ Power Control

Turbo app

MyAsus

WinRAR

UEFI BIOS

AI Overclocking Guide

ASUS EZ DIY

– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

– ASUS EZ Flash 3

– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

MemTest86

BIOS
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories
Cables

1 x ARGB RGB extension cable

1 x RGB extension cable

4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

ROG Hyper M.2 Card

1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card with heatsink

2 x M.2 screw packages for ROG Hyper M.2 Card

Miscellaneous

1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas

1 x M.2 Q-Latch package

2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages for M.2 backplate

1 x M.2 Rubber Package

1 x Q-connector

1 x ROG Graphics card holder

1 x ROG stickers

1 x ROG key chain

1 x ROG thank you card

Installation Media

1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers

Documentation

1 x User Guide

Operating System
Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor
ATX
30.5cm x 24.4cm

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO motherboard price in Egypt

The price of the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO motherboard globally ranges around $5,000 or its equivalent in the local currency.

The price of the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO motherboard in Egypt is currently in the medium economic category, which is suitable for most students, employees and companies.

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