| Description |
| ASUS Prime Series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th Gen Intel processors. Featuring a robust power supply design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, the Prime Z690M-Plus D4 provides users and DIY PC builders with a range of performance tuning options through intuitive software and firmware features. |
| Product features |
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Flexibility
Wide-ranging management is at the heart of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime Z690 motherboard features flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance settings that perfectly match the way you work to maximize performance.
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Comprehensive energy efficiency
The Power Processing Unit (EPU) automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes power savings with Away mode, a smart setting that creates an extreme power-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.
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Flexible controls for air and liquid cooling
ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software provides complete control over fans and an all-in-one (AiO) cooler. Whether you are cooling with air or water, the auto-tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with one click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode that drops all fan speeds below the default minimum to keep your system quiet when you're running light tasks. The AiO fans and cooler can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.
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Precise digital power control
Digi's Voltage Regulation Module (VRM) provides real-time control over voltage drop by automatically switching frequency and settings for energy efficiency. It also allows you to fine-tune your CPU for maximum stability and performance.
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UEFI BIOS
The famous ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, set up and tune your system. It offers smartly simplified options for PC DIY beginners as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
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Advanced setup for serious tweeters
The intuitive Advanced mode offered through UEFI lets you take full control. The built-in search function makes it easy to find options, and the various advanced features allow you to intelligently make nuanced adjustments so that you can dial in the performance just the way you want it.
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Quick and easy setup
Ez mode displays important settings and statistics, and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.
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Intuitive graphic fan control
Refine individual fan settings by simply dragging a curve with the mouse.
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EZ XMP
Improve DRAM performance with one click.
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Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)
Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting for a subdued aesthetic.
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Cooling
The Prime Z690 series is designed with multiple built-in heatsinks and a set of hybrid fan headers to ensure your setup stays cool and stable under intense workloads.
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VRM heatsinks and high quality thermal pads
The two massive VRM heatsinks and high-quality thermal pads improve heat dissipation from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling efficiency.
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Cooling by design
The Prime Z690 series features comprehensive cooling control that can be configured via Fan Xpert 4 software or via the UEFI BIOS.
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Multiple sources of temperature
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.
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AIO pump header
Dedicated PWM/DC header for standalone water cooling setups.
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Smart protection
A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.
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4-Pin PWM/DC fan
Each built-in header supports automatic detection of PWM or DC fans.
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Productivity
The Prime Z690 series is built to handle the additional cores and increased throughput of 12th generation Intel processors. ASUS Z690 motherboards provide all the basics to boost everyday performance, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options.
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Power design
A stable power supply is essential to get every bit of performance out of 12th Gen Intel processors. The Prime Z690M-Plus D4 is tailored to meet the demands of these high-core processors.
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ProCool connectors
The header connectors increase the connection of the motherboard to the PSU with 4-pin 8-pin connectors that transmit 12 volts of power directly to the CPUs. Each socket is equipped with solid pins that can carry more current than hollow pin connectors.
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10 1 DrMOS
A VRM with 10 1 DrMOS delivers the power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors demand.
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ASUS OptiMem II
Revisions to motherboard path routing give the latest Intel processors unlimited access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps the memory signal paths through the different layers of the PCB to reduce vias, and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crossovers.
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DDR4 5333 (OC)
Improvements in trace routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps the memory signal paths through the different layers of the PCB to reduce the path distance, and adds shielding zones that greatly reduce crossover.
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Three M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps)
The Z690M-Plus D4 receiver offers a total of three M.2 slots that support data transfer rates of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe 4.0, enabling faster boot and load times for operating system applications or application discs.
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PCIe 5.0 slot
12th Gen Intel processors bring PCIe 5.0 support to market. PCIe 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it reliable enough to handle new data-intensive tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backward compatible CEM connectors for embedding cards, and backward compatibility with previous versions of PCI Express.
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Thunderbolt 4 support
The Prime Z690M-Plus D4 features Thunderbolt 4 support via a built-in header. With the latest Intel-certified ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-in card, it can enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps with a single cable. In addition, this card has a daisy-chain function to connect multiple screens and supports a display with a resolution of up to 8K. It can provide up to 100 W of power for fast charging of devices.
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Intel 1Gb Ethernet
Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V reduces CPU load and offers extremely high TCP and UDP throughput for faster and smoother data transfer.
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M.2 slot (key E)
The Prime Z690M-Plus D4 motherboard comes with M.2 Slot (Key E) which can support Wi-Fi/BT type 2230 and Intel CNVi module (integrated Wi-Fi/BT).
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| Total |
| Product type |
Motherboard - micro ATX |
| Chipset type |
Intel Z690 |
| Socket for processors |
Socket LGA1700 |
| Max. number of processors |
1 |
| Compatible processors |
(supports 12th generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron) |
| Supported RAM |
| maximum size |
128 GB |
| Technology |
DDR4 |
| Tire tread |
2400 MHz, 2133 MHz, 2800 MHz, 3000 MHz, 2666 MHz, 2933 MHz, 3400 MHz (OC), 3333 MHz (OC), 3466 MHz (OC), 3733 MHz (OC), 3600 MHz (OC), 3866 MHz (OC), 4000 MHz (OC), 4133 MHz (OC), 4400 MHz (OC), 4266 MHz (OC), 4600 MHz (OC), 4700 MHz (OC), 4800 MHz (OC), 3200 MHz, 5000 MHz (OC), 5333 MHz (OC), 5133 MHz (OC)) |
| Supported RAM integrity check |
Non-ECC |
| Logged or buffered |
Unbuffered |
| Functions |
Dual-channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP) |
| Audio |
| Type |
HD Audio (8-channel) |
| Appropriate standards |
High definition audio |
| LAN |
| Network interfaces |
Gigabit Ethernet |
| Extension / Connectivity |
| Expansion slots |
1 x CPU
4 x DIMM 288-pin
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
1 x M.2 slot (for Intel CNVi wireless module) |
| Storage interfaces |
SATA-600 -pins: 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
PCIe 4.0 connectors: 2 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5
SATA-600 / PCIe 4.0 -pins: 1 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 |
| RAID Features |
Intel Rapid Storage Technology |
| Interfaces |
1 x audio line-in - minijack
1 x audio line-out - minijack
1 x microphone - minijack
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet)
1 x USB-C Gen2x2
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0 |
| Internal interfaces |
4 x USB 2.0 - header
1 x USB-C Gen 1 header
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
1 x audio header
1 x SPI header
1 x serial - header
1 x SPDIF out - header
1 x Thunderbolt header |
| Power connectors |
4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector |
| Functions |
| BIOS type |
AMI |
| BIOS functions |
UEFI BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3 |
| Sleep/wake |
Wake on LAN (WOL), wake on PME |
| Hardware Features |
Jack Reload, ASUS Q-Design, ASUS TurboV EVO, Q-DIMM, ASUS EZ DIY, Q-Slot, CrashFree BIOS 3, Audio Jack Detection Technology, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, ASUS DIGI VRM, Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE), ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O, LANGuard, ASUS Overvoltage Protection, ASUS Fan Xpert 4, ASUS SafeSlot, Intel Optane Memory Ready, ASUS 5X Protection III, ASUS ProCool, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, ASUS Aura Sync, ASUS OptiMem II, Armory Crate, 10 1 DrMOS power stages |
| Different |
| Accessories included |
Backplate for I/O, 2 x M.2 screws |
| Cables included |
2 x Serial ATA cable |
| Software included |
Drivers |
