ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero

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Specification: ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero

Product
Brand

Model

MAXIMUS Z690 HERO

Product Type

Intel

Specification
Best Seller Ranking

#8 in Intel Motherboards

Intel Optane Ready

Yes

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000/2500Mbps

Wireless LAN

Wi-Fi 6E802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.2

Back IO Ports

2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)1 x HDMI port1 x Wi-Fi Module1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port5 x Gold-plated audio jacks1 x Optical S/PDIF out port1 x BIOS FlashBack button 1 x Clear CMOS button

Onboard USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (supports USB Type-C) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC4082

LED Lighting

RGB

Form Factor

ATX

Dimensions W x L

12.0" x 9.6"

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector

Windows 11

Ready

Features

Special Features:Extreme OC Kit- FlexKey button- ReTry button- Start buttonExtreme Engine Digi+- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors- MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design – M.2 Q-Latch- PCIe Slot Q-Release- Q-Code- Q-Connector- Q-DIMM- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])- Q-SlotASUS Thermal Solution- M.2 heatsink backplate- M.2 heatsinks- VRM heatsink designASUS EZ DIY- BIOS FlashBack™ button- Clear CMOS button- CPU Socket lever protector- ProCool II- Pre-mounted I/O shield- SafeSlot- SafeDIMMAURA Sync- AURA RGB header(s)- Addressable Gen 2 header(s)Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 with Quick Charge 4+ Support- Support: up to 60W charging*- Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A- Compatible with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS* To support 60W, please install the power cable to 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector or can only support 27WASUS HYDRANODE- 3 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P,CHA_FAN2P,CHA_FAN3P)* Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list.Software Features:ROG Exclusive Software- ROG CPU-Z- GameFirst VI- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion- Sonic Radar III- DTS Sound Unbound – BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version)ASUS Exclusive SoftwareArmoury Crate- AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)- AURA Creator- AURA Sync- Fan Xpert 4 – Two-Way AI Noise CancelationAI Suite 3- 5-Way Optimization with AI OverclockingTPUEPU DIGI+ Power ControlTurbo appMyAsusWinRARUEFI BIOSAI Overclocking GuideASUS EZ DIY – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ ModeMemTest86BIOS:256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOSManageability:WOL by PME, PXE Operating System:Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit

Package Contents

Accessories:Cables1 x ARGB RGB extension cable1 x RGB extension cable4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables ROG Hyper M.2 Card1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card with heatsink2 x M.2 screw packages for ROG Hyper M.2 CardMiscellaneous1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages for M.2 backplate1 x M.2 Rubber Package1 x Q-connector1 x ROG Graphics card holder1 x ROG stickers1 x ROG key chain1 x ROG thank you cardInstallation Media1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers Documentation1 x User Guide

Audio Channels

7.1 Channels

LAN Chipset

Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet

Other Connectors

Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers1 x W_PUMP+ header1 x 2-pin Water In header1 x 2-pin Water Out header1 x 3-pin Water Flow headerMiscellaneous3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers1 x AURA RGB header1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)1 x Start button1 x ReTry button1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header1 x Thermal Sensor header

M.2

Intel 12th Gen Processors:M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 Intel Z690 Chipset:**M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)***Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)***** 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.*** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.**** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1 or PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.

Number of Memory Slots

4x288pin (DDR5)

Part Number

90MB18E0-M0AAY0

Supported CPU Technologies

Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Onboard Video Chipset

Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic

Chipset

Intel Z690

Memory Standard

4800* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)., 5000(OC), 5200(OC), 5400(OC), 5600(OC), 5800(OC), 6000(OC), 6200(OC), DDR5 6400(OC)

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

PCI Express 5.0 x16

2 x PCI Express 5.0 x16* Actual support may vary by CPU.* Support x16 or x8/x8 modes.* When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x8 only and if ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only.

PCI Express 4.0 x16

1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16* Supports x4, x4/x4 modes.

SATA 6Gbs

6 x SATA 6Gb/s

Series

ROG

Date First Available

October 27, 2021

Max Memory Supported

128GB

CPU Socket

LGA 1700* Designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets.

CPU Support

Celeron (12th Gen, Core, LGA1700), Pentium

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  1. Rob

    Overall Review: Died in the first two hours of use

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  2. Anonymous

    Pros: – Lots of features – everything you need in a motherboard and some – Solid construction – Clear manual instructions – Runs solid with the 12900K Cons: – HUGE coil whine in 2 boards I received, coming from VRM area. Totally unacceptable – Its 2022, they send motherboard stickers which I care less about, but they dont send motherboard screws which I actually need to install a motherboard. SMH Overall Review: 2 boards with loud VRM coil whine. What are you doing Asus? Burning capacitors?

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  3. John K

    Pros: It’s pretty Cons: As is well documented these have a manufacturing defect. Asus response is “Please make a replacement of different model like APEX because there is an ongoing issue regarding the reversed capacitor on this ROG MAXIMUS Z690 Hero right now.” If you want to keep the same board you can send it in for repair, which will take 4+ weeks if they even bother – “You may send the unit to the facility, and since there are no stocks for replacement, facility will most likely offer…

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  4. Anonymous

    Overall Review: But the one I got is defective, luckily I checked it before it burns.

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  5. Anonymous

    Overall Review: Trying to figure out why I specifically asked if these recall boards were in your inventory so I could avoid the hassle of dealing with it. You all said NO. Apparently however instead of sending these back to Asus yourselves youve decided to pass that burden onto me.

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  6. Anonymous

    Pros: Great board, if it was manufactured properly Cons: Recalls on this board due to the manufacturer installing a capacitor backwards, causing fried RAM modules and fires. Overall Review: Dont buy this until they get all the faulty boards out of the market.

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  7. Andrea F.

    Pros: None. Cons: Everything Overall Review: Officially recalled. With absolutely no realistic options for replacement from Asus. Was forced into a strix which works, with about 1/4 of the features you’d need. This is on top of 4 asus rog strix screens all DOA. And a 3080ti which also needs to be replaced. It’s safe to say that in spite of a silicon shortage, asus decided to drop the quality of their products well below acceptable levels. To the point I’m not willing to buy any Asus product…

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  8. Nathan B.

    Pros: – Many great features – Looks amazing Cons: – Had to undergo lengthy repair process to get manufacturing defects fixed. Had to pay for shipping. They did give Asus in-store $, but all products-of-interest are out of stock… – Bluetooth does not work. Was excited for BT 5.2 It will discover and ‘connect’, then immediately drop the device. Tried on 2 motherboards with a couple devices. – POST issues. One of our boards will get stuck in POST during power-on. It will only finish booting…

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