ASUS PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 Motherboard

Specifications

Model	PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4
CPU	Intel ® Socket LGA1700 for 13 th Gen Intel ® Core™ Processors & 12 th 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	Intel ® Z690 Chipset
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5333(OC)/5133(OC)/5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC) /3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel ® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II *Actual memory data rate depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
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 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ***Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
Expansion Slots	Intel ® 13 th & 12 th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot Intel ® Z690 Chipset** 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in support site. ** Supports Intel ® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot
Storage	Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel ® 13 th & 12 th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel ® Z690 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 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.
Ethernet	1 x Intel ® 1Gb Ethernet
Wireless & Bluetooth	M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* *Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
USB	Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C ® ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A) 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 1 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* * USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the bandwidth.
Audio	Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* – Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking – Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features – Audio Shielding – Premium audio capacitors – Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C ® ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A) 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 Intel ® 1Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks
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 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 Miscellaneous 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 M.2 slot (Key E) 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 Thunderbolt™  header
Special Features	ASUS 5X PROTECTION III – DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) – LANGuard – Overvoltage Protection – SafeSlot – Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design – Q-DIMM – Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution – VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY – ProCool AURA Sync – AURA RGB header – Addressable Gen 2  headers
Software Features	ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate – AURA Sync – Fan Xpert 4 AI Suite 3 -Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM ASUS CPU-Z Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
BIOS	192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories	Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x I/O Shield 2 x M.2 SSD screw packages Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User guide
Operating System	Windows ® 11 64-bit, Windows ® 10 64-bit
Form Factor	mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

 

Intel® Z690 (LGA 1700) mATX motherboard with PCIe® 5.0, three M.2 slots, 10+1 DrMOS, DDR4, HDMI®, DisplayPort™, Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C®, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, Thunderbolt™ 4 header and Aura Sync RGB lighting

PRIME

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 13th & 12th Generation Intel® processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime Z690M-Plus D4 provides users and PC DIY builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

ASUS Prime Z690M-Plus D4 offers a sleek, futuristic-looking build with a black and white finish, space-shuttle-inspired design elements, metallic nameplate and PCB cover.

 

FLEXIBILITY

Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime Z690 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.

 

Flexible Air- and Liquid-Cooling Controls

ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software provides comprehensive control over fans and all-in-one (AiO) cooler. Whether cooling with air or water, an Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There’s also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans and AiO cooler can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.

 

Precise Digital Power Control

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, automatically switching frequency and power-efficiency settings. It also allows you to fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.

 

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

 

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers

An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

 

COOLING

Prime Z690 series is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

 

VRM Heatsinks and High-quality Thermal Pads

Two massive VRM heatsinks and high-quality thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.

 

Multiple Temperature Sources

Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 4 allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.

 

PERFORMANCE

Prime Z690 series is built to handle the additional cores and increased bandwidth of 13th & 12th Generation Intel® processors. ASUS Z690 motherboards provide all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options.

 

Power Design

Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 13th & 12th Generation Intel processors. Prime Z690M-Plus D4 is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs.

 

10+1 DrMOS

A VRM with 10+1 DrMOS delivers the power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors demand.

 

ASUS OptiMem II

Revisions to the motherboard’s trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

Benefits of ASUS OptiMem II:

• Improved memory stability and compatibility
• Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages
• Improved memory frequency margin

 

DDR4 5333 (OC)

Improvements to trace routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce path distance, and it adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

 

Three M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps)

Prime Z690M-Plus D4 offers a total of three M.2 slots that support data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe® 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.