Asus TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI Gaming Desktop Motherboard

Intel® Z690 (LGA 1700) ATX gaming motherboard, 15 DrMOS power stages, PCIe® 5.0, DDR5 memory, four M.2 slots, WiFi 6E and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, HDMI®, DisplayPort™, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C®, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, SATA 6 Gbps, Thunderbolt™ 4 header and Aura Sync RGB lighting

• Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core™ processors
• Enhanced power solution: 14+1 DrMOS rated for 80 amps, six-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
• Next-gen connectivity: PCIe® 5.0, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C®, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt™ 4 header support
• Made for online gaming: WiFi 6E, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and TUF LANGuard
• Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
• Comprehensive cooling: Enlarged VRM heatsink, PCH fanless 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

General Information

Manufacturer:   ASUS Computer International
Manufacturer Part Number:   TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI
Manufacturer Website Address:   usa.asus.com
Brand Name:   TUF
Product Model:   GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI
Product Name:   GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI Gaming Desktop Motherboard
Marketing Information: 

Intel® Z690 (LGA 1700) ATX gaming motherboard, 15 DrMOS power stages, PCIe® 5.0, DDR5 memory, four M.2 slots, WiFi 6E and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, HDMI®, DisplayPort™, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C®, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, SATA 6 Gbps, Thunderbolt™ 4 header and Aura Sync RGB lighting

• Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core™ processors
• Enhanced power solution: 14+1 DrMOS rated for 80 amps, six-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
• Next-gen connectivity: PCIe® 5.0, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C®, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt™ 4 header support
• Made for online gaming: WiFi 6E, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and TUF LANGuard
• Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
• Comprehensive cooling: Enlarged VRM heatsink, PCH fanless 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

Durable. Stable. Reliable.

ASUS TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel® processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard offers rock-solid and stable performance for marathon gaming. Aesthetically, TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI sports the new TUF Gaming logo and incorporates simple geometric design elements to reflect the dependability and stability that defines the TUF Gaming series.

Rock-Solid Performance

With upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to drive the 12th Gen Intel Core™ processors, plus support for faster memory and storage, TUF GAMING Z690 motherboards are the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.

DrMOS

The onboard VRMs feature 14+1 DrMOS power stages that combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that 12th Gen Intel Core processors demand.The power stages are each rated to handle 80 amperes to provide stable performance for current and future Intel processors.

Easy PC DIY

TUF GAMING motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want – even for first-time builders. The TUF GAMING Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy, while Armoury Crate software provides Fan Xpert 4 and hardware information and offers full full control of Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation, RGB lighting and peripheral settings. The TUF GAMING platform gives you the arsenal you need to build and optimize your dream gaming rig, without unnecessary complexity.

Build with Confidence

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 stronger.

Immersive Gaming

TUF GAMING Z690 motherboards provide a high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experiences, including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, pristine audio with positional cues for FPS gaming, and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere.

Product Type:   Gaming Desktop Motherboard

Processor & Chipset

Chipset Manufacturer:   Intel
Chipset Model:   Z690
Total Processor Supported:   1
Processor Socket:   Socket LGA-1700
Processor Generation Supported:   12th Gen
Processor Supported:   Celeron
Processor Supported:   Core i3
Processor Supported:   Core i5
Processor Supported:   Core i7
Processor Supported:   Core i9
Processor Supported:   Pentium Gold

Memory

Number of Memory Slots:   4
Memory Form Factor:   DIMM
Memory Form Factor:   UDIMM
Maximum Memory Supported:   128 GB
Memory Technology:   DDR5 SDRAM
Memory Speed Supported:   4800 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5000 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5200 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5400 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5800 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   6000 MHz
Intel Optane Memory Ready:   Yes

I/O Controller

Controller Type:   Serial ATA/600
Intel RST:   Yes
RAID Supported:   Yes
RAID Levels:   0
RAID Levels:   1
RAID Levels:   10
RAID Levels:   5

Video

Onboard Video:   CPU Dependent Video

Audio

Audio Channels:   7.1

Network & Communication

Bluetooth:   Yes
2.5Gigabit Ethernet:   Yes
Wireless LAN:   Yes
Wireless LAN Standard:   IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax

I/O Expansions

Number of Total Expansion Slots:   5
Total Number of PCI Express Slots:   5
Number of PCI Express x1 Slots:   2
Number of PCI Express x4 Slots:   1
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots:   2

Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of USB Ports:   8
Number of USB 3.2 Ports:   1
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports:   5
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports:   2
S/PDIF:   Yes
HDMI:   Yes
DisplayPort:   Yes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports:   1

Onboard Interfaces

Number of SATA Interfaces:   4
Number of M.2 Interfaces:   4
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports:   7
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports:   4
Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports:   3

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor:   ATX
Width:   12″
Depth:   9.6″

Miscellaneous

Brand Compatibility:   Intel
Environmentally Friendly:   Yes
Environmental Certification:   RoHS