ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1700

ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming Wi-Fi puts 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors at center stage, with beefed-up power delivery, cooling, cutting-edge connectivity options, and a range of accoutrements that effortlessly propel builds to maximum performance. This series flagship is your ticket to next-level gaming.

PERFORMANCE

BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE GAMING

1. Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors

• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot (x16 or x8) [CPU]
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (x4 or x4/x4) [Chipset]
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (x4) [Chipset]
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot [Chipset]

1. 18+1 Power Stages
2. 4 x DIMM
3. DDR5-6400 (O.C.)

• Dual channel

1. 3 x M.2 Slots Onboard

• 1 x M.2 2242-22110 (PCIe5.0 x4)
• 1 x M.2 2242-22110 (PCIe4.0 x4)
• 1 x M.2 2242-2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA)

1. 2 x M.2 Slots on ROG Hyper M.2 Card

• 2 x M.2 2242-22110 (PCIe4.0 x4)

COOLING

COMPREHENSIVE COOLING

1. Integrated I/O & VRM Heatsink
2. M.2 Combo-Sink
3. 2 x M.2 Heatsinks
4. AIO Pump Header
5. Chipset Heatsink
6. Multiple 4-pin PWM Fan Headers

GAMING IMMERSION

TOTAL GAMING IMMERSION

1. I/O Zone Aura Lighting
2. ALC4080 + Savitech SV3H712 AMP

• Impedance sense
• High quality output and input
• SupremeFX shielding

1. Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
2. Sonic Radar III
3. DTS® Sound Unbound
4. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
5. 3 x 3-pin Addressable Gen 2 Headers
6. 1 x 4-pin Aura RGB Header

CONNECTIVITY

FULL CONNECTIVITY

1. 1 x HDMI® Port
2. 1 x Display Port
3. 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
4. Clear CMOS Button
5. BIOS FlashBack™ Button
6. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
7. 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports

• 2 x Type-A + 1 x Type-C

1. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Port
2. 1 x Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
3. Intel® Wi-Fi 6E
4. 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT
5. Gold-Plated Audio Jacks
6. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Port
7. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
8. 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s
9. Thunderbolt Header

ALL-ROUND PERFORMANCE

ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming Wi-Fi is armed with all the essentials you need to create a gaming PC with top-tier performance. Heavy-duty power delivery and optimized cooling provide the weapons you need to push any gaming build to its limits. Intelligent controls enable easy management of overclocking, cooling and networking settings. And Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation helps ensure crystal-clear in-game communication.

Power Design

Digital power control and an array of power stages provide the muscle needed to control the latest Intel CPUs.

POWER STAGES

18+1 power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETS and drivers into a single package, delivering power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors can take full advantage of.

Cooling

COOLING INNOVATION

1. Integrated I/O Cover & VRM Heatsinks
2. Two thick VRM heatsinks connected by a heat pipe and bonded to a pre-mounted metal I/O shield provide ample surface area and mass to handle the power needs of high-performance 12th Gen Intel processors.
3. Thermal Pads
4. High-grade thermal pads efficiently transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.
5. M.2 Combo-Sink
6. An M.2 heatsink with a direct-contact heat pipe delivers ample surface area, enabling optimal running temperatures for PCIe 5.0 M.2 NVMe drives, even when airflow is restricted.
7. Two M.2 Heatsinks
8. The M.2 heatsinks keep the M.2 SSDs at optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.
9. Two M.2 Backplates
10. The integrated M.2 backplate help ensure that high-performance drives deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.

COOLER BY DESIGN

ROG Strix Z690 motherboards feature comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via the Fan Xpert 4 tool in Armoury Crate or within the UEFI BIOS.

CPU

CPU fan headers

A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers for CPU coolers.

AIO pump fan header

A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

M.2

M.2 heatsink

Helps keep M.2 NVMe SSDs at optimum operating temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.

M.2 backplate

Provides additional heat dissipation to deal with the thermal load of high-performance M.2 NVME SSDs.

CHASSIS

4-pin PWM/DC fan headers

Headers that supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

* Supports ASUS HYDRANODE.

Intelligent Control

TWO-WAY AI NOISE CANCELATION

This powerful ASUS-exclusive utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone* and incoming audio while preserving voices. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises are removed, so you can hear and be heard with perfect clarity while gaming or during calls.

* A splitter cable is necessary when using a 3.5 mm headset.

500 M

Deep-learning Database

Audio

Input/output

High

Fidelity

Minimal

Performance Impact

COD: MW - FPS (2560 x 1440)

* Testing configuration: CPU: 11th Gen Intel Core Processor; Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3070; DRAM: G.SKILL F4-3200C16Q-32GVK; Power: SUPER FLOWER 550 W; HDD: ADATA SX910 SSD 128 G; Cooling: Enermax T.B.APOLLISH; Game: CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE; Voice Communication App: Discord (In-app noise canceling effects disabled); Background noise: Keyboard typing, mouse clicking, people talking, and music playing.

* Actual performance varies by configuration.

HEAR THE DIFFERENCE

0:17

Video Player

00:04 | 00:17

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AI OFF

AI ON

  Background noise

  Other human voice

  Human speech

AI OVERCLOCKING

ROG AI Overclocking is an intelligent utility that helps you get the most out of your build by automatically profiling your CPU and cooling system to predict optimal voltage and frequency settings.

Accessible via the AI Suite software in Windows or directly through the UEFI, the intuitive AI Overclocking user interface enables users of all levels. A range of customizable settings are available for seasoned overclockers, and an auto-tuning option is available for beginners.

AI OVERCLOCKING AT A GLANCE

Designed by experts

At the heart of AI Overclocking is a proprietary algorithm developed by ROG R&D engineers who worked with world-renowned overclockers to create a tool for users of all levels.

Predictive edge

An algorithm analyzes your CPU and cooling system, then it leverages that data to intelligently predict optimal settings. Custom-tailored frequencies and voltages are automatically applied to perfect the clock-speed optimization process.

Real-time adjustments

Workload, system temperature, fan speed and power draw are automatically monitored by the software, and the information is used to make real-time adjustments to ensure ongoing optimal performance.

AI OVERCLOCKING IN AI SUITE

Onboard intelligence lets you automate overclocking with full, flexible control via 5-Way Optimization within AI Suite (in Windows).

AI COOLING

ASUS AI Cooling technology automatically manages and controls motherboard-connected fans to ensure optimal settings based on current system load and temperature.

SELF-ADAPTIVE FAN TUNING

CPU temperature detection

AI Cooling detects CPU temperatures and uses a proprietary algorithm to calculate the lowest fan speed required to effectively cool the system and keep fan noise down.

Automated optimization

Under stable system loads, the software then automatically lowers fan* speed to the optimal setting, decreasing fan noise without compromising performance.

* Fans need to be connected to the following headers for AI Cooling control: CPU_FAN / CPU_OPT / CHA_FAN / M.2_FAN / H_AMP / RAD_FAN.

Ongoing monitoring

AI Cooling continues to monitor the system and adjust fan speed based on current load.

MANUAL TUNING

For those who prefer manual control, AI Cooling provides reference points on a graph that details fan speed in relation to temperature, providing a guide for fan settings.

AUTOMATIC TUNING

AI Cooling can easily be activated via the Fan Xpert 4 dashboard in ASUS AI Suite 3. Once activated, it will override all manual controls.

MANUAL TUNING

For those who prefer manual control, AI Cooling provides reference points on a graph that details fan speed in relation to temperature, providing a guide for fan settings.

AUTOMATIC TUNING

AI Cooling can easily be activated via the Fan Xpert 4 dashboard in ASUS AI Suite 3. Once activated, it will override all manual controls.

MANUAL TUNING

For those who prefer manual control, AI Cooling provides reference points on a graph that details fan speed in relation to temperature, providing a guide for fan settings.

AI NETWORKING

The proprietary ROG GameFirst VI utility is designed to help all users — beginners, experts, and everyone in between — optimize network settings to ensure smooth online gameplay. New to this generation, GameFirst VI features AI-enhanced identification and boost technologies to ensure faster and smarter network optimization.

HOW IT WORKS

Identification

GameFirst VI analyzes usage patterns and the digital signatures of your applications and compares them to a database of over 200,000 apps.

Boost

GameFirst VI intelligently switches application priority and adjusts bandwidth, depending on the situation. When gaming, it accelerates and prioritizes game packets to give you supersmooth online gameplay ― even when you're streaming high-quality video or transferring large files.

Visualization

An intuitive graph provides an overview of real-time network status. Simply click on the tab to view the current bandwidth usage of each application, geolocation status of each network connection, or an analysis of the Wi-Fi channels.

WHAT IT DOES

GAMING FIRST MODE

Gaming First mode leverages a massive application database and an analysis of your frequently used apps to prioritize gaming network traffic. This reduces jitter and decreases ping to give you lag-free online gaming.

LEADING CONNECTIVITY

ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming Wi-Fi D4 delivers wickedly fast connectivity for supersmooth online experiences and ultrafast data transfers. Add alongside those perks, Asus has managed to cram in an advanced audio solution that allows you to pick out the smallest cues and home in on your opponents.

Storage & Memory

PCIe Performance

With one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot delivering twice the speed of PCIe 4.0, two additional slots with PCIe 4.0, and two more 4.0 slots available on the bundled ROG Hyper M.2 Card, ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming Wi-Fi leverages mighty CPU and chipset bandwidth to deliver the latest data transfers, Intel NVM Express® RAID, and high-capacity drive options that blaze past traditional SATA-based SSDs.

ROG HYPER M.2 CARD

The ROG Hyper M.2 Card provides two additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for storage-hungry users, and its huge aluminum heatsink and backplate provide excellent cooling to optimize M.2 drive performance.

DDR5 Overclocking Strength - ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile

Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of ROG motherboards. For DDR5, the ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming Wi-Fi breaks performance limits with a stacked suite of overclocking parameters for both high-speed kits and entry-level memory modules that have a locked power management integrated circuit (PMIC):

• A dedicated circuit on the motherboard safely circumvents DDR5 memory PMIC restrictions, allowing users to sidestep the default 1.1-volt limit and push frequency and timings to the max.
• Ordinarily, a restricted PMIC that has been unlocked requires the system to be fully power-cycled each time memory voltage is adjusted. ROG motherboards leverage special onboard hardware and firmware to cleverly work around this irksome limitation, enabling voltage adjustments to be applied through the same soft system-reset process employed for previous generations of DDR memory.

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. AEMP automatically detects the memory chips on a kit and then presents optimized frequency, timing and voltage profiles that can be effortlessly applied to unleash performance.

Networking

WI-FI 6E (802.11 AX)

Onboard Wi-Fi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band. It provides up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds and improved capacity as well as better performance in dense wireless environments.

* Wi-Fi 6E availability and features are dependent on regulatory limitations and co-existence with 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet

Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, delivering up to 2.5X the speed of standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, low-lag gaming and high-resolution video streaming.

1. WI-FI 6E ANTENNA
2. The antenna has two built-in transmitters and receivers to enable faster transmission speeds, and it supports the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands.
3. ADJUSTABLE DESIGN
4. Four-way positioning enables better signal reception.
5. MAGNETIC BASE
6. A powerful magnetic base secures the antenna on the top or side of the PC case.

Audio

SUPREMEFX

ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software that provides superior audio. In ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming Wi-Fi, SupremeFX features the ALC4080 codec to increase playback resolution from 192 kHz to 384 kHz across all channels. The front-panel output is streamed through a highly integrated Savitech amplifier that’s capable of driving of a wide variety of gaming headsets and high-fidelity headphones.

PREMIUM AUDIO CAPACITORS

High-quality components produce a warmer, more natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

PLAY IN STYLE

Pair ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming Wi-Fi with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem to create a fully customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.

Customization

ID DESIGN

UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX

A specially illuminated acrylic display on the I/O cover gives the illusion that the circuit board is visible beneath an RGB ROG logo. Meanwhile, a pattern of grids and slashes, touches of mirror finish, and a leather ROG logo deliver a variety of carefully crafted surface textures. Last but not least, a distinctive lighting pattern built into the M.2 Combo-Sink finishes off a colorful tour of the ROG worldview.

2D

3D

AURA SYNC

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION

ROG Strix motherboards deliver sterling performance and superior aesthetics to outshine the competition. They also feature built-in ASUS Aura technology that enables full RGB lighting control and a variety of presets for embedded RGB LEDs and third-party lighting strips that can connect to onboard RGB headers. In addition, all lighting can be easily synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADER

ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming's Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.

Static

Breathing

Strobing

Rainbow

Color cycle

Starry night

Music

Smart

Adaptive color

Dark

DIY Friendly

PCIE SLOT Q-RELEASE

A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with one tap, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device.

M.2 Q-LATCH

The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.

Q-CODE

Diagnostic codes provide a reference for fast and easy lookup of common installation and component issues.

CLR CMOS BUTTON

A quick press of the Clr CMOS button helps reset BIOS settings. It can also be used to reboot the PC if incorrect BIOS settings have been selected.

BIOS FLASHBACK™ BUTTON

BIOS FlashBack™ is the simplest and safest way to update BIOS. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, and plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.

CERTIFIED COMPATIBILITY

ROG Strix motherboards undergo an extensive certification program to ensure compatibility with the widest range of components and devices.

ASUS AIO coolers are also compatible with a wide variety of CPUs, up to and including 12th Gen Intel processors, giving you ultimate flexibility to cool the CPU that fits your needs.

ROG GIVES YOU MORE

ROG-exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive audio tuning and gaming enhancements, so you can configure your gaming build the way you want. To further aid system setup and performance tuning, the highly acclaimed AIDA64 and MemTest86 utilities have also been added to the mix.

Optimization

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

MEMTEST86

For added convenience, MemTest86 has been pre-installed into ROG UEFI (BIOS) Run the test to pinpoint memory issues with just one click, without the need for any USB stick or going into the OS. The memory report will also be stored in the BIOS archives for reference.

ADVANCED MODE

When you're ready for a deeper dive into the configuration of your system, delve into the UEFI's Advanced mode and take complete control. Each section is intuitively organized, and a built-in search feature makes it easy to find the options you need. Advanced functions are coded with the intelligence to adapt to your settings, and when you're ready to take charge, parameters have the granularity to dial in performance just the way you want.

MemTest86

Diagnose faulty RAM and memory problems that cause corrupted data and crashes.

Prediction

AI OC monitors system vitals like temperatures, fan speeds, and power draw to estimate overclocking performance.

My Favorites

Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

EZ Flash 3

Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS.

AI OC Guide

The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the AI Optimization or view a quick guide.

SMART

Check your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and to identify potential failures.

GPU POST

Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.

Secure Erase

Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition.

Last Modified Log

Track the latest changes and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.

SATA Port Renaming

Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

Search Function

Quickly and easily find the option or setting you're looking for.

ASUS User Profile

Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

EZ MODE

Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.

My Favorites

Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

EZ Flash 3

Flash the latest BIOS from within the BIOS.

SMART

Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and identify potential failures.

Secure Erase

Restore your SSDs and NVMe storage to factory settings.

Last Modified Log

Track the last change and save preferred profiles to a USB drive.

SATA Port Renaming

Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

User Profile

Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

Q-Fan Control

Configure the fan's operating speed manually or use pre-configured fan profiles to quickly select Standard, Silent, Turbo or Full Speed modes. By default, system fans will automatically switch to full speed if the temperature reaches 75 °C.

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