Asus ROG STRIX Z690-F Gaming WiFi LGA1700 DDR5 ATX Motherboard

Asus ROG STRIX Z690-F Gaming WiFi - Description

LGA1700 DDR5 ATX Motherboard

The ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming WiFi is engineered to deliver outstanding performance, pairing premium power delivery and advanced cooling with support for Intel® Core™ 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors. With PCIe® 5.0, DDR5 memory support, and ASUS-exclusive intelligent controls, it ensures maximum speed and efficiency. Built-in WiFi 6E provides ultra-fast connectivity, while user-friendly design features simplify the building process for a smooth setup experience.

Performance:

This motherboard is built for high-performance computing, supporting Intel® LGA1700 processors (14th, 13th, 12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron®). It features a robust 16+1 power stage design, dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 6400 (O.C.) across 4 DIMM slots, and versatile expansion with 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 or x4/x4), and 1 PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. For storage, it provides 4 M.2 slots: three PCIe 4.0 x4 slots (supporting sizes up to 22110) and one PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA slot (up to 2280), ensuring fast and flexible connectivity.

Cooling:

The motherboard is equipped with advanced cooling solutions, including an integrated I/O and VRM heatsink, dedicated chipset heatsink, and four M.2 heatsinks for efficient heat dissipation. It also features multiple 4-pin PWM fan headers and an AIO pump header, providing flexible cooling options for stable performance.

Gaming Immersion:

This motherboard enhances gaming immersion with I/O zone Aura lighting and extensive RGB customization via three 3-pin addressable headers and one 4-pin Aura header. It delivers premium audio through ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 AMP, impedance sensing, SupremeFX shielding, and high-quality input/output. Software features like Sonic Studio III, Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer, Sonic Radar III, and DTS® Sound Unbound provide an immersive sound experience. Additional perks include two-way AI noise cancellation for clear communication and a reusable ROG cable organizer for tidy setup.

Connectivity:

This motherboard offers extensive connectivity options, including HDMI® and DisplayPort for display output, multiple USB ports (USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2 Type-C®), plus a Thunderbolt header for future expansion. Networking is powered by Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet and Intel® Wi-Fi 6E for fast, stable connections. It also features six SATA 6Gb/s ports for storage, gold-plated audio jacks with optical S/PDIF out for premium sound, and convenient onboard controls with Clear CMOS and BIOS FlashBack™ buttons.

All-round Performance:

Built to push gaming rigs to their limits, the ROG Strix Z690-F combines powerful power delivery, advanced cooling, and intelligent controls for simplified overclocking, cooling, and network management. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation guarantees clear communication during gameplay.

Power Design:

The 16+1 power stage design with Digi+ VRM ensures stable and precise power delivery, supported by a six-layer PCB for heat dissipation. Alloy chokes and durable capacitors enhance reliability, while dual 8-pin ProCool II connectors provide secure, efficient power transfer.

Cooling:

Cooling Innovation:

Integrated I/O Cover & VRM Heatsinks:

Twin large VRM heatsinks are linked by a heat pipe and attached to a pre-installed metal I/O cover, maximizing thermal mass and surface area to efficiently cool power components under the demanding loads of high-end 12th Gen and newer Intel processors.

Cooler by Design:

ROG Strix Z690-F motherboards come with comprehensive thermal solutions that can be fine-tuned using Fan Xpert 4 in Armoury Crate or directly through the UEFI BIOS, allowing full control over cooling performance.

Intelligent Control:

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation:

This ASUS-exclusive feature uses a powerful deep-learning database to filter out unwanted background noise from both your microphone and incoming audio, while keeping voices crystal clear. It eliminates distractions like keyboard clicks and mouse sounds, ensuring perfect clarity during gaming or calls.

AI Overclocking:

ROG AI Overclocking intelligently analyzes your CPU and cooling performance to automatically apply the best voltage and frequency settings, helping you maximize system performance effortlessly.

AI Cooling:

With ASUS AI Cooling, the system dynamically adjusts and controls fans connected to the motherboard, ensuring optimal speeds based on real-time load and temperature.

AI Networking:

The ROG GameFirst VI utility optimizes network performance with AI-driven detection and acceleration, guaranteeing smooth online gaming. It’s designed for all users, from beginners to experts, delivering faster and smarter network optimization.

Leading Connectivity:

The ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming WiFi ensures ultra-fast connectivity for seamless online play and high-speed data transfers. It also includes a premium audio solution that enhances in-game sound, letting you detect even the smallest cues to stay ahead of the competition.

Storage & Memory – DDR5 Overclocking Strength:

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile unlocks advanced tuning options for DDR5, pushing memory performance to new levels. It enables fine-tuning for both high-performance kits and even entry-level modules with locked PMICs.

PCIe Performance:

Featuring four strategically placed M.2 slots, this motherboard takes full advantage of CPU and chipset bandwidth to deliver blazing PCIe 4.0 transfer speeds, Intel NVMe RAID, and high-capacity SSD options that far exceed traditional SATA storage.

Networking:

WiFi 6E (802.11ax):

Equipped with WiFi 6E, this motherboard taps into the new 6 GHz frequency band, offering up to three times more bandwidth than the crowded 5 GHz band. With support for up to seven 160 MHz channels, it enables faster wireless speeds, reduced latency, and improved performance in environments with many connected devices.

Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet:

The onboard Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet provides a significant upgrade over standard 1Gb connections, offering up to 2.5 times faster data transfer speeds. Ideal for gamers, streamers, and power users, it ensures low-latency online play, quicker file sharing, and smooth 4K/8K content streaming.

Audio:

SupremeFX:

ROG SupremeFX combines premium hardware and software for outstanding sound quality. With the ALC4080 codec, playback resolution is boosted up to 384 kHz across all channels, while the front-panel output is powered by a Savitech amplifier that supports both high-end headphones and gaming headsets.

Play in Style:

Customization – Undeniably ROG Strix:

The I/O cover features a unique illuminated acrylic panel showcasing an RGB ROG logo with a circuit-like effect. Brushed metal accents, stitched-fabric cable organizers, and refined surface textures highlight the premium design, while special onboard lighting patterns emphasize the ROG identity.

Outshine the Competition:

ROG Strix motherboards combine top-tier performance with customizable aesthetics. ASUS Aura technology provides full RGB control, preset effects, and sync capability with an expanding range of Aura-compatible components and peripherals, letting you personalize and unify your gaming setup.

DIY Friendly:

This motherboard includes a range of DIY-focused features that make building and upgrading straightforward. The PCIe Slot Q-Release button enables quick GPU removal, while the M.2 Q-Latch allows for tool-free SSD installation. For easy troubleshooting, the Clear CMOS button resets BIOS settings instantly, and the BIOS FlashBack™ button provides a simple, reliable method for updating BIOS—even without a CPU or RAM installed. To keep builds tidy, the ROG Strix reusable cable organizer offers flexible and reusable cable management.

Certified Compatibility:

ROG Strix motherboards go through a rigorous certification process to guarantee broad compatibility with a wide selection of components and devices. The Qualified Vendor List (QVL) serves as a helpful guide for confirming compatible memory and hardware. ASUS AIO coolers are also certified to work with multiple CPU platforms, including Intel’s 12th Gen processors, ensuring flexibility in cooling solutions.

The ROG Strix Ecosystem Awaits:

Enhance your setup with the ROG Strix ecosystem, featuring coordinated designs, seamless controls, and guaranteed compatibility across coolers, cases, peripherals, and more. With the widest range of options available, ROG gives gamers unmatched choice.

ROG Gives You More:

Exclusive ROG software utilities provide advanced audio tuning and gaming enhancements to tailor your system. Additionally, trusted tools like AIDA64 and MemTest86 are included to support monitoring, diagnostics, and performance optimization.

Optimization:

UEFI BIOS:

The renowned ROG UEFI BIOS delivers versatile configuration options—streamlined settings for beginners and advanced tuning for experienced users.

5-Way Optimization:

With one click, this feature intelligently manages overclocking, cooling, power efficiency, and networking for an optimized system.

TPU Insight:

Powered by the TurboV Processing Unit, AI Suite 3 can automatically fine-tune voltages, track system stats, and adjust overclocking parameters with precision.

EPU Guidance:

The Energy Processing Unit optimizes power use across the system, reducing consumption and offering additional savings with Away mode.

Fan Xpert 4:

Comprehensive fan and cooling management allows full control over fans, AIO pumps, and liquid coolers via Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI BIOS. Auto-Tuning optimizes settings instantly, while Extreme Quiet mode minimizes noise during light workloads.

Digi+ Power Controls:

The Digi+ VRM module offers precise, real-time control of CPU voltage and power delivery for stability, efficiency, and performance tuning.

Turbo App:

This utility lets you customize performance at the application level by defining CPU overclocking, adjusting fan behavior, prioritizing network traffic, and optimizing audio for each program.

Audio Effect:

Sonic Studio III:

ROG Sonic Studio delivers HRTF-based (head-related transfer function) virtual surround sound for VR headsets, creating an immersive audio environment that enhances gameplay. Its user-friendly interface includes customizable EQ settings and one-click presets, allowing you to adjust sound profiles to match your headset or personal preferences.

DTS: Sound Unbound:

Pre-installed on ROG Strix Z690 motherboards, the DTS® Sound Unbound™ app uses Windows Sonic spatial technology to generate realistic 3D audio. This places you at the center of the action, letting you pinpoint footsteps, gunfire, and environmental sounds with incredible accuracy for deeper gaming and entertainment immersion.

AIDA64:

Each ROG Strix Z690 motherboard includes a 60-day trial of AIDA64 Extreme, a leading tool for system information and diagnostics. It provides in-depth hardware and software details, benchmarks for performance testing, and real-time monitoring of key system sensors such as voltage, temperature, and fan speeds. Data can be displayed on the desktop, external monitors, or even the OLED panels of ROG AIO coolers.

Armoury Crate:

Armoury Crate offers centralized control over supported ASUS gaming hardware. Through a simple interface, you can customize RGB lighting, synchronize effects with Aura Sync, and manage device settings. It also integrates Fan Xpert 4, giving you advanced control over fans, AIO coolers, and water pumps to optimize cooling and performance.

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