ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4

ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4

ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 motherboard deploys powerful power delivery and cooling to unleash the full power of 12th or 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors

Features of the motherboard ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4

ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 motherboard

Intel® Z690 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard with PCIe®5.0, 16 + 1 DrMos, Bidirectional AI Noise Cancellation, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Intel®2.5 Gb Ethernet, Quad M.2 Slots with heatsinks supporting PCIe 4.0 NVMe® SSD, M.2 backplate, PCIe®Slot Q-Release, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C®, SATA, AURA Sync RGB

Intel® LGA 1700 Socket: Ready for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ and 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, Pentium® Gold, Celeron®
Optimal power solution: 16 + 1 DrMos with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
Enhanced thermal design: Integrated I/O cover and VRM heatsink with high-conductivity thermal pad, four integrated M.2 heatsinks and M.2 backplate for M.2_1 slot
High-performance networking: Intel® WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
Best gaming connectivity: Supports HDMI® 2.1 and DisplayPort™ 1.4 output, four M.2 slots, plus USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C®
Intelligent control: ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking and two-way AI noise cancellation simplify setup and improve performance
Easy-to-do-it-yourself design: PCIe®Slot Q-Release slot, M.2 Q-Latch, ROG reusable cable organizer, pre-mounted I/O cover, BIOS FlashBack™ button, Clr CMOS button
Unparalleled customization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including an RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 headers
Industry-leading gaming audio: High-Resolution Audio with ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, combined with DTS® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
Popular software: bundled 60-day free trial AIDA64 Extreme and easy-to-use UEFI BIOS dashboard with built-in MemTest86

ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 motherboard
ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 motherboard deploys powerful power delivery and cooling to unleash the full power of 12th or 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, all orchestrated by ASUS-exclusive smart controls that deliver advanced user experiences. Meanwhile, built-in WiFi 6 and wide PCIe® 4.0 M.2 slots deliver the speed you need, and green innovations help simplify PC building. To top it all off, the Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 shines with customizable RGB lighting and a brushed metal finish.

intel CORE, supports 11th generation Intel Core processors; Intel CHIPSET Z590, Windows 11 Ready

performance in all directions
ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 delivers rated power delivery and optimized cooling to push any gaming build to its limits. Intelligent controls allow easy management of overclocking, cooling and networking settings, while two-way AI noise cancellation ensures crystal-clear in-game communication. ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 is packed with all the essentials required to build a high-performance gaming PC.

Powerful design

Digital power control and an array of power phases provide the power to control the latest Intel CPUs.

Integrated I/O cover and VRM heatsinks
Two thick heatsinks attached to a metal I/O shield cool the VRMs. This chassis provides ample mass and surface area to handle the temperatures of the latest Intel processors.

heat pads
Specially designed thermal pads efficiently transfer heat from the inductor and phase assembly to the heatsink.

M.2 heatsinks
Multiple M.2 heatsinks help keep onboard M.2 NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and

Refrigeration innovation
Cooler by design
Cooler by design
ROG Strix Z690 motherboards’ overall cooling can be configured via the Armory Crate’s Fan Xpert 4 utility or within the UEFI BIOS.

Central central unit
m 2
chassis
Central unit connectors
Central central unit
Central central unit.

AIO pump fan header
AIO pump fan header
The PWM/DC connector is for standalone water cooling setups.

Two-way AI noise cancellation
This powerful ASUS-exclusive tool takes advantage of a massive deep learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone* and incoming audio while preserving vocals. Distracting keyboard noise, mouse clicks, and other ambient noise are removed so you can hear and be heard clearly while gaming or during calls.

* A splitter cable is required when using a 3.5mm headphone.

500 m
Deep learning database

My voice
input / output

high
devotion

minimum
performance effect

CODE: MW – FPS (2560 x 1440)
ASUS bi-directional
AI noise cancellation

similar technology

Enabled: 116
-1.7%
Disabled: 118
Enabled: 88
-25.4%
Disabled: 118
minimum
performance effect

* Test configuration: CPU: 11th Generation Intel Core processor; Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO; Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 3070; DRAM: G.SKILL F4-3200C16Q-32GVK; Power: Super Flower 550W; HDD: ADATA SX910 SSD 128G; Cooling: Enermax T.B.APOLLISH; Game: CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE; Voice communication app: Discord (disable noise canceling effects within the app); Background noise: keyboard typing, mouse clicking, people talking, music playing
* Actual performance varies by configuration

ROG AI Overclocking
ROG AI Overclocking is an intelligent utility that helps you get the most out of your rig by automatically profiling the CPU and cooling system to predict optimal voltage and frequency settings.

Accessible via the AI Suite in Windows or directly through UEFI, the intuitive user interface enables AI Overclocking for users of all levels. A host of customizable settings are available for overclockers, and an auto-tuning option is available for beginners.

AI overclocking at a glance

Designed by experts
Designed by experts
At the heart of AI Overclocking technology is a proprietary algorithm developed by ROG R&D engineers who have worked with world-renowned overclocking professionals to create a tool for users of all levels.

predictive edge
predictive edge
The algorithm analyzes the CPU and system cooling, then takes advantage of that data to intelligently predict optimal settings. Specially designed frequencies and voltages are automatically applied to perfect the clock speed optimization process.

Real time adjustments
Real time adjustments
Workload, system temperature, fan speed, and power draw are automatically monitored by the software, and the information is used to make real-time adjustments to ensure continued optimal performance.

AI Overclocking Guide
AI Overclocking Guide
The AI Overclocking Guide provides detailed information and instructions on how to manually tune your system. It can be accessed by pressing the F11 hotkey.

Download the basic set
Download the basic set
For high-count processors in the Z690 series, AI Overclocking software lists the data according to the core group. This gives you adaptive control based on the status of the core groups, and provides the frequency and target voltage estimates needed for manual tuning.

Download the raw set
For high-count processors in the Z690 series, AI Overclocking software lists the data according to the core group. This gives you adaptive control based on the status of the core groups, and provides the frequency and target voltage estimates needed for manual tuning.

AI cooling
ASUS AI Cooling technology automatically manages and controls the fans attached to the motherboard to ensure optimal settings based on current system load and temperature.

Self-adjusting fan setting
CPU temperature detection
CPU temperature detection
The AI cooling system detects CPU temperatures and uses a proprietary algorithm to calculate the minimum fan speed required to effectively cool the system and keep fan noise low.

Automated optimization
Automated optimization
Under stable system loads, the software automatically lowers the fan speed* to the optimal setting, reducing fan noise without compromising performance.

* Fans must be connected to the following headers for AI cooling control: CPU_FAN / CPU_OPT / CHA_FAN / M.2_FAN / H_AMP / RAD_FAN
Continuous monitoring
Continuous monitoring
The AI cooling system continues to monitor the system and adjusts the fan speed based on the current load.

Auto tuning

Manual tuning
One-click activation
One-click activation
AI Cooling can be easily activated via the Fan Xpert 4 dashboard in ASUS AI Suite 3. Once activated, it will override all manual controls.

artificial intelligence networks
The proprietary ROG GameFirst VI utility is designed to help all users—novices, experts, and everyone in between—optimize network settings to ensure smooth online gameplay. New in this generation, GameFirst VI features enhanced AI recognition and enhanced technologies to ensure faster and smarter network optimization.

How it works
identification
identification
GameFirst VI analyzes the usage patterns and digital signatures of your apps and compares them against a database of over 200,000 apps.

reinforces
reinforces
GameFirst VI technology intelligently switches application priority and adjusts bandwidth, depending on the situation. When gaming, it accelerates and prioritizes game packets to give you a super-smooth online gaming experience – even when you’re streaming HD video or transferring large files.

visualization
visualization
An intuitive graph provides an overview of the network status in real time. Simply tap a tab to view current bandwidth usage for each app, geolocation status for each network connection, or analyze WiFi channels.

what’s he doing
Adaptive intelligence
Adaptive intelligence
GameFirst VI notices what you’re currently doing and adjusts bandwidth accordingly to ensure smooth online experiences, even when multitasking.

First play mode
First play mode
Gaming First mode takes advantage of our massive application database and analyzes your frequently used applications to prioritize gaming network traffic. This reduces jitter and reduces ping to give you lag-free online gaming.

First play mode
Gaming First mode takes advantage of our massive application database and analyzes your frequently used applications to prioritize gaming network traffic. This reduces jitter and reduces ping to give you lag-free online gaming.

Leading contact
ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 provides a blazing-fast connection for ultra-smooth online experiences and lightning-fast data transfers. Add in addition to these perks, we’ve managed to stuff in an advanced audio solution that allows you to pick out the smallest signals and give priority to your opponents.

OptiMem III
With proprietary memory trace layout modifications that improve signal integrity and mitigate noise, OptiMem III allows memory clusters to operate at lower latency, lower voltages, and operate at higher frequencies. Team the ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 with your favorite units and supercharge a 12th Gen Intel Core Alder Lake processor for bandwidth-intensive applications.

WIFI 6 (802.11AX)
Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) supports blazing-fast wireless networking speeds, enhanced capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments, delivering exceptional online gaming experiences. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the network capabilities of WiFi 6.

Intel 2.5G Ethernet
Integrated 2.5Gb Ethernet gives you a boost to your wired connection, with up to a 2.5x improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gameplay, and HD video streaming.

supremefx
ROG SupremeFX is a unique combination of hardware and software that delivers superior audio. In ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4, SupremeFX technology features the ALC4080 codec for increased playback resolution from 192kHz to 384kHz across all channels. The front panel output is broadcast through a highly integrated Savitech amplifier capable of driving a variety of high-fidelity gaming headsets and headsets.

Play with style
Pair the ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem to create a fully customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.

ROG STRIX Relentless

A specially lit acrylic display on the I/O cover provides the illusion that the circuit board is visible below the RGB ROG logo. Meanwhile, brushed metal accents throughout the motherboard, along with the stitched texture of the ROG Strix cable organizer, offer a variety of thoughtfully designed surface textures. Last but not least, a special lighting pattern built into the motherboard finishes off a colorful tour of ROG’s showcasing of the world.

Competition brilliance
ROG Strix motherboards deliver superior performance and superior aesthetics to outpace the competition. It also features onboard ASUS Aura technology that enables full control of RGB lighting and a variety of presets for the onboard RGB LEDs and external lighting strips that can be connected to the onboard RGB headers. Plus, all lighting can be easily synced to other Aura-compatible devices.

ASUS AURA SYNC technology
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PCIE® Q-RELEASE slot
A physical button on the chipset heatsink unlocks the first PCIe slot security lock with a single click, greatly simplifying the process of disconnecting a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device.

Certified compatibility
ROG Strix motherboards undergo an extensive certification program to ensure compatibility with the widest range of components and devices. Our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) provides a reference for identifying compatible, guaranteed components and memory.

ASUS AIO coolers are also compatible with a variety of CPUs, including 12th Gen Intel processors, giving you ultimate flexibility to cool the CPU that best suits your needs.

The ROG STRIX ecosystem has been waiting
Up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complementary beauty, control, and compatibility across AIO coolers, cases, peripherals, and more. ROG offers more options than any other brand.

ROG gives you more
ROG-exclusive software utilities provide intuitive audio tuning and game optimizations so you can configure your game build just the way you want it. To further help with system setup and performance tuning, the highly popular AIDA64 and MemTest86 utilities have been added to the mix.

UEFI BIOS
The popular ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers smartly simplified options for PC newcomers, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

MODEMTEST86 is already installed
EZ mode
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MEMTEST86
For added convenience, MemTest86 is pre-installed in ROG UEFI (BIOS) Run the test to identify memory issues with just one click, without any USB drive or OS entry required. The memory report will also be stored in the BIOS archives for your reference.

More advanced mode features >>

SONIC STUDIO III
DTS SOUND UNBOUND
SONIC STUDIO III
ROG Sonic Studio supports HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function*)-based virtual surround sound for VR headsets, delivering an immersive auditory landscape that immerses you deeper into the action. Sonic Studio’s intuitive interface also provides a suite of one-click equalizer options and presets, allowing you to customize the acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

Sonic Studio Link
Sonic Studio Link
The new Sonic Studio Link allows you to apply effects to all playback devices. Simply press the Sonic Studio Link button to enjoy the effect on any connected device.

Sonic Studio virtual mixer
Sonic Studio virtual mixer
Combine audio output from selected apps with audio from the microphone input and stream localized mixes.

own application profiles
Apply custom audio settings to the various apps, each set exactly how you want to listen.

DTS: SOUND UNBOUND dts
ROG Strix Z690 motherboards are preloaded with DTS® Sound Unbound™ that envelops you in sound like never before, evoking whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. Leveraging Windows Sonic spatial technology, DTS Sound Unbound delivers sound in a virtual 3D space – putting you in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location and direction of every gunshot, footstep, or other sound in your virtual environment.

* DTS Sound Unbound requires in-game support. Check with the game developers for supported titles.

stereo sound
stereo sound
Separate left and right audio channels enable a headphone or two-speaker setup.

Sound Ocean
Sound Ocean
Audio is split and delivered over multiple speaker channels—for example, 5.1 or 7.1—to create an experience encapsulated on a single logical level.

spatial sound
spatial sound
The virtual sound “field” effect creates an incredible 360-degree immersion – and you’re right in the middle, as sounds seem to travel in all directions.

ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 motherboard specifications

ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4

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, DDR4 5333(OC)/5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4700(OC)/4600(OC)/4500(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3300(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

OptiMem III

*Actual Memory frequency support 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 DisplayPort**

1 x HDMI® port***

*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.

** Support 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.

***Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI® 2.1.

**** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution.

Expansion Slots
Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors

1 x PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot*

Intel® Z690 Chipset**

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)*

1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot

* Please check PCIe bifurcation table in User Guide Chapter 1 // support site.

** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot

Storage
Supports 4 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
– Intel® 13th & 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)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports***
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
*** RAID configuration is not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports.
Ethernet
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth
2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)

Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band

Bluetooth v5.2

USB
Rear USB:
Total 10 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB:
Total 7 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header support(s) additional 2 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 ALC4080

– 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

– Savitech SV3H712 AMP

– Premium audio capacitors

– Audio cover

* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.

**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
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)

3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C®)

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)

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

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 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

5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Power related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors

Storage related

4 x M.2 slots (Key M)

6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (support 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

Miscellaneous

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

1 x AURA RGB header

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper

1 x 12-1 pin Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)

1 x S/PDIF Out header

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

Special Features
Extreme Engine Digi+

-5K Black Metallic Capacitors

ASUS Q-Design

– M.2 Q-Latch

– PCIe Slot Q-Release

– 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

– BIOS FlashBack™ button

– BIOS FlashBack™ LED

– Clear CMOS button

– CPU Socket lever protector

– ProCool II

– Pre-mounted I/O shield

– SafeSlot

– SafeDIMM

AURA Sync

– AURA RGB header

– Addressable Gen 2 headers

ASUS HYDRANODE

– 1 x 12-1 pin Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)

– 1 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P)

* Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list.

Software Features
ROG Exclusive Software

– GameFirst VI

– ROG CPU-Z

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

– Sonic Radar III

– DTS® Sound Unbound

– Anti-virus software

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

– AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)

– AURA Creator

– AURA Sync

– Fan Xpert 4

– Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

AI Suite 3

– Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking

TPU

EPU

DIGI+ VRM

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

FlexKey

MemTest86

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

4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Miscellaneous

1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas

1 x Cable ties pack

1 x M.2 Rubber Package

1 x M.2 Q-Latch package

1 x ROG key chain

1 x ROG Strix stickers

1 x ROG Strix thank you card

Installation Media

1 x Support DVD

Documentation

1 x User guide

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

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