Asus Prime Z690M-PLUS D4 LGA1700 DDR4 mATX Motherboard
Asus Prime Z690M-PLUS D4 - Description
LGA1700 DDR4 mATX Motherboard
Intel® Z690 mATX motherboard with LGA 1700 socket is built for 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel® processors, delivering high performance and reliable power through a 10+1 DrMOS design with robust components. It features comprehensive cooling with large heatsinks, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 4 for optimized thermal management. Supporting DDR4 memory with ASUS OptiMem II for improved overclocking, it also offers next-gen connectivity including PCIe® 5.0, three M.2 slots, Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, a Thunderbolt™ 4 header, HDMI®, DisplayPort™, and customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting.
Performance:
The Intel® LGA1700 motherboard is designed for 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® processors, delivering strong performance with a 10+1 DrMOS power design. It supports high-speed memory through 4 DIMM DDR4 slots up to 5333(OC) MHz with dual-channel architecture and ASUS OptiMem II for enhanced stability and overclocking. Expansion options include one PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, one PCIe 4.0 x16, and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, while storage flexibility is provided by three M.2 slots — two supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 and one supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes.
Cooling:
The motherboard ensures efficient cooling with dedicated CPU fan headers, multiple chassis fan headers, and an AIO pump header for liquid cooling setups. It features robust VRM heatsinks and a chipset heatsink to maintain stable thermal performance, providing comprehensive airflow management and reliable heat dissipation for sustained system stability.
Personalization:
The motherboard offers extensive personalization options with multiple Aura Sync RGB connections, including two Addressable Gen 2 headers, one additional Addressable Gen 2 header, and one standard RGB header, allowing flexible customization and synchronized lighting effects across compatible components and devices.
Connectivity:
The motherboard provides versatile connectivity with multiple ports and headers, including USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and two USB 2.0 ports, along with internal headers for USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, and USB 2.0. It supports display output through HDMI and DisplayPort, features Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet for reliable networking, a Thunderbolt™ header for expansion, four SATA 6Gb/s ports for storage, and three audio jacks for clear sound connectivity.
Flexibility:
The ASUS Prime Z690 series offers comprehensive system controls for optimized performance and productivity.
Intelligent Control:
All-Around Energy Efficiency:
The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) optimizes power usage, with Away Mode shutting down unused I/O controllers for maximum energy savings.
Flexible Air- and Liquid-Cooling Controls:
Fan Xpert 4 software manages air and liquid cooling with auto-tuning and Extreme Quiet mode, while UEFI BIOS allows detailed fan customization.
Precise Digital Power Control:
The Digi+ VRM module ensures precise real-time voltage and power settings, enhancing CPU stability and performance.
UEFI BIOS:
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides both simplified settings for beginners and in-depth configuration tools for experienced users, enabling easy system tuning and optimization.
Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers:
The UEFI Advanced mode gives users complete system control, with a built-in search function for quick navigation and a wide range of advanced settings that allow precise, intelligent performance adjustments.
Quick and Simple Setup:
EZ mode provides an easy-to-use interface displaying key system information and settings. With step-by-step wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click configuration, it makes system setup fast and hassle-free.
Cooling:
The Prime Z690 series is equipped with multiple heatsinks and hybrid fan headers to maintain system stability and performance under heavy workloads.
VRM Heatsinks and High-quality Thermal Pads:
Two large VRM heatsinks with premium thermal pads improve heat dissipation from MOSFETs and chokes, enhancing cooling efficiency.
Cooler by Design:
Advanced cooling is managed via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS, with support for multiple temperature sources, including GPU mapping for optimized cooling. A dedicated AIO pump header supports liquid cooling setups, while smart protection prevents fan header damage from overheating or overcurrent. Each 4-pin header also auto-detects PWM and DC fans for flexible control.
Performance:
Designed to handle the demands of 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel® processors, the Prime Z690 series delivers stable power, advanced cooling, and flexible connectivity to maximize performance and productivity.
Power Design:
Reliable and consistent power delivery is crucial to unlocking the full performance of modern high-core-count Intel® CPUs. The Prime Z690M-Plus D4 is engineered to meet these demands with a robust power architecture.
ProCool Connectors:
Proprietary 4-pin + 8-pin connectors deliver stable 12V power directly to the CPU, using solid pins for higher current capacity compared to hollow-pin designs.
10+1 DrMOS:
A robust VRM with 10+1 DrMOS ensures reliable and efficient power delivery for high-core-count processors.
Memory:
ASUS OptiMem II:
Optimized trace routing improves memory performance by minimizing signal interference, adding shielding zones, and reducing crosstalk, giving processors full access to memory bandwidth.
DDR4 5333 (OC):
With refined PCB design, memory bandwidth and frequency margins are improved, supporting overclocking speeds up to DDR4 5333 MHz.
Storage:
Three M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps):
The Prime Z690M-Plus D4 includes three M.2 slots supporting PCIe® 4.0 speeds of up to 64 Gbps, enabling faster boot times, application loading, and overall data performance.
Connectivity:
PCIe® 5.0 Slot:
Supporting 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel® processors, PCIe® 5.0 delivers double the data transfer rate of PCIe® 4.0, making it ideal for handling demanding workloads. It also enhances signal integrity, uses backward-compatible CEM connectors, and maintains compatibility with previous PCIe generations.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®:
Equipped with multiple USB options, the board includes a rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® port offering up to 20 Gbps transfer speeds, ensuring seamless connectivity for high-performance peripherals.
Thunderbolt™ 4 Support:
With an onboard header, the Prime Z690M-Plus D4 supports Thunderbolt™ 4 via the ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card. This enables up to 40 Gbps bi-directional speeds, daisy-chaining for multi-display setups, support for 8K resolution, and up to 100W device fast-charging.
Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet:
The integrated Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-V minimizes CPU load while delivering exceptional TCP and UDP throughput for faster, more reliable networking.
M.2 Slot (key E):
The board also features an M.2 (Key E) slot that supports type 2230 Wi-Fi/BT modules, including Intel® CNVi solutions, for flexible wireless connectivity.
Customization:
The Prime Z690 series enhances the user experience with thoughtful features—from premium audio components to customizable RGB lighting—ensuring both performance and personal style are elevated.
Audio:
The motherboard’s audio system combines intelligent design with high-quality components to deliver superior sound. Audio shielding isolates analog and digital signals to minimize interference, while dedicated layers for left and right audio channels reduce crosstalk for clearer output. Enhanced with premium audio capacitors, it provides rich, immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
Personalization:
Aura Sync:
Full RGB lighting control with functional presets lets you customize onboard and connected devices, syncing with a wide ecosystem of Aura-compatible hardware.
Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header:
Three Gen 2 headers can detect LED counts on compatible devices, automatically optimizing lighting effects while maintaining backward compatibility with existing Aura RGB products.
Armoury Crate:
A centralized software utility for managing RGB lighting, system effects, and supported ASUS devices. It also offers product registration, news updates, and hardware customization options for peripherals like keyboards and mice.
DIY-Friendly:
Q-LED Core:
A built-in diagnostic tool that uses LED light patterns during POST to help users quickly identify and troubleshoot potential system issues.
SafeSlot:
To support PCIe® 5.0’s doubled bandwidth, SafeSlot uses ASUS’s enhanced SMT process and reinforced metal sheathing for maximum durability, ensuring graphics cards remain firmly secured under high performance loads.
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