Best ASRock Z690 Pro RS LGA 1700 DDR4 ATX Intel Motherboard

Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1700) 13 Phase Dr.MOS Power Design Supports DDR4 5000MHz (OC) 1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 1 M.2 Key-E for WiFi Graphics Output Options: HDMI, DisplayPort Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio 8 SATA3 2 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4) 1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3) 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Front Type-C 2 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear) 6 USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 4 Front) Dragon 2.5G LAN ASRock Graphics Card Holder Specification : Model Brand ASRock Model Z690 Pro RS Supported CPU CPU Socket Type LGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required. CPU Type Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors Supports Intel Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors Supported CPU Technologies Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 Chipsets Chipset Intel Z690 Onboard Video Onboard Video Chipset Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic Memory Number of Memory Slots 4x288pin (DDR4) Memory Standard DDR4 5000+(OC)* * Supports DDR4 3200 natively. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock ?ªs website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) Maximum Memory Supported 128GB Channel Supported Dual Channel Expansion Slots PCI Express 5.0 x16 3 x PCIe x16 Slots (PCIE2/PCIE3/PCIE5: single at Gen5x16 (PCIE2); dual at Gen5x16 (PCIE2) / Gen4x4 (PCIE3); triple at Gen5x16 (PCIE2) / Gen4x4 (PCIE3) / Gen3x4 (PCIE5))* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks. PCI Express x1 2 x PCIe Gen3 x1 Other Slots 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Storage Devices SATA 6Gb/s 8 x SATA 6Gb/s * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_7 will be disabled. M.2 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes* 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* * Supports Intel Optane Technology. * Supports Intel Volume Management Device (VMD). * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks. * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit. Intel Optane Ready Yes SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 Onboard Audio Audio Chipset Realtek ALC897 Audio Channels 7.1 Channels Onboard LAN LAN Chipset Dragon RTL8125BG Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000/2500Mbps Rear Panel Ports Back I/O Ports 3 x Antenna Mounting Points 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 1 x HDMI Port 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 1 x BIOS Flashback Button HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Internal I/O Connectors Onboard USB 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection Other Connectors 1 x SPI TPM Header 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header 1 x RGB LED Header * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip. 3 x Addressable LED Headers * Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip. 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The CPU/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. 4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. * CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~4/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use. 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card) Physical Spec Form Factor ATX LED Lighting RGB Dimensions (W x L) 12.0_ x 9.6_ Power Pin 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) Windows Compatibility Windows 11 Ready Features Features Unique Feature: ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 ASRock Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) ASRock Super Alloy Premium 60A Power Choke 50A Dr.MOS Sapphire Black PCB High Density Glass Fabric PCB 2oz Copper PCB 2.5G LAN ASRock Steel Slot ASRock Full Coverage M.2 Heatsink ASRock Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4) ASRock POST Status Checker (PSC) ASRock Full Spike Protection (for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports) ASRock Live Update & APP Shop BIOS Feature: 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events SMBIOS 2.7 Support CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM, VCCIN AUX, +1.05V PROC, +1.8V PROC, +0.82V PCH , +1.05V PCH Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD: Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Software and UEFI: Software ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software ASRock Polychrome SYNC * These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. UEFI ASRock EZ Mode ASRock Full HD UEFI ASRock My Favorites in UEFI ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Easy RAID Installer Hardware Monitor: Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans Voltage monitoring: CPU Vcore, DRAM, VCCIN AUX, VCCSA, +1.05V PROC, +1.05V PCH, +0.82V PCH, +12V, +5V, +3.3V OS: Microsoft Windows 11 / 10 64-bit Certifications: FCC, CE ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) CEC Tier II ready Packaging Package Contents Accessories: Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield 2 x SATA Data Cables 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets 1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket 1 x Graphics Card Holder