Asus ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi Intel 12th Gen Socket LGA 1700 Mini-ITX Motherboard

Asus ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi Intel 12th Gen Socket LGA 1700 Mini-ITX Motherboard, Intel Z690 Chipset, 2x DDR5 DIMM Memory slots, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x Intel Thunderbolt 4 Ports, 1x PCI-e 5.0 x16 slot, 2x M.2 slots and 4x SATA 6Gb/s Ports, 1x Intel 2.5GB Ethernet, Intel Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth V5.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports (Type-A), USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports (Type-A), USB 2.0 Ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (USB Type-C), ROG SupremeFX 7.1 surround sound high definition audio, Rear Optical S/PDIF out Port, 1x BIOS FlashBack button

Overview:

ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI
Intel Z690 LGA 1700 ITX motherboard with PCIe 5.0, 10+1 power stages, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking, WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, two M.2 slots with heatsinks and backplates, two Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C, SATA and Aura Sync RGB lighting

Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and CeleronProcessors
Optimal Power Solution: 10+1 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
Optimized Thermal Design: Integrated I/O cover and VRM heatsinks with high conductivity thermal pad, L-shaped heatpipe, two onboard M.2 heatsinks and backplates
High-performance Networking: On-board Intel WiFi 6E (802.11ax) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2.1, two M.2 slots, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 as well as 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation to simplify setup and improve performance
DIY Friendly Design: Bundled ROG Front Panel SATA Card, M.2 Q-Latch, Pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack button, and Clr CMOS button
Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including a RGB header and two addressable Gen 2 headers
Industry-leading Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
Renowned Software: Bundled AIDA64 Extreme 60 days free trial version and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86
Features:

ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WiFi
The ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi packs premium-grade power delivery and triple-decker cooling into a compact mini-ITX form factor to unleash the full force of 12th Gen Intel Core processors. Framerates and load times can be boosted even further by all-new support for DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0. Plus, onboard WiFi 6E and PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots bring lightning-fast performance to an endless variety of scenarios. On top of all that, DIY-friendly innovations help simplify the PC building process, so even novice builders can quickly get to serious gaming.

All-round Performance ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi helps you get the most out of your gaming build with high-end power delivery, DDR5 memory support, optimized cooling, and intelligent controls that let you manage overclocking, cooling, networking and audio settings.

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

Power Stages 10+1 power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETS and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors can take full advantage of.

LEADING CONNECTIVITIY
ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi features an innovative design that delivers a full gamut of cutting-edge connectivity options for supersmooth online experiences and ultrafast data transfers. Add alongside those perks, weve managed to cram in an advanced audio solution that allows you to pick out the smallest cues and home in on your opponents.

ROG Front Panel SATA Card
Dual Thunderbolt 4
Networking
Audio
ROG Front Panel SATA Card
The ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi comes with an expansion card that provides additional functionality including four SATA ports, one ARGB lighting header, and connectors for a front panel header and a PC speaker. This efficient use of space enables builders to construct some of the most compact PC builds with full feature, or could also connect the power button via the 2-pin Power_BTN onboard for even more compact builds.

PLAY IN STYLE
Pair ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem to create a fully customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.

Undeniably ROG Strix
The ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi design language is defined by futuristic grids and meshes that may seem low-key at first, until users gaze upon the lower left-hand corner that glows with an iridescent grid pattern.

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.

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.

Specifications:

CPU Intel Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
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.
Chipset Z690
Intel Z690 Chipset
Memory 2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
*Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration
Graphics 1 x HDMI 2.1
2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports
Expansion Slots Intel 12th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot(s)
* Please check PCIe bifurcation table in support site.
Storage Supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA
6Gb/s ports
Intel 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280
- Intel 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.
Intel Z690 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0 / / / 1 / / / 5, SATA RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10.
*** Install ROG Strix Front panel SATA card to support 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Ethernet 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
Wireless & Bluetooth Intel Wi-Fi 6E
"Wi-Fi 6E
2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
Bluetooth v5.2
* WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later. "
USB Rear USB (Total 9 ports)
2 x Thunderbolt 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C )
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (3 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 5 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector(s) (support(s) USB Type-C )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 ports
Audio "ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback"
Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- LED-illuminated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
** A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port(s)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (3 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
LED-illuminated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O Connectors Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s)
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
1 x AURA RGB header(s)
1 x 2 pin POWER_BTN header
2 x USB Type-C connectors to Install ROG Strix Front panel SATA card
* Install ROG Strix Front panel SATA card to support 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header, 1 x Front Panel header and 1 x Speaker header.
Special Features Extreme Engine Digi+
- 5K Black Metallic Capacitors
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsink
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack button
- BIOS FlashBack LED
- Clear CMOS button
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
AURA Sync
- AURA RGB header(s)
- Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
Software Features ROG Exclusive Software
- GameFirst VI
- ROG CPU-Z
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion
- Sonic Radar III
- DTS Sound Unbound
- Anti-virus software
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)
- AURA Creator
- AURA Sync
- Fan Xpert 4
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
AI Suite 3
- Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking
TPU
EPU
DIGI+ VRM
Turbo app
MyAsus
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
FlexKey
MemTest86
BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories Cables
1 x ROG USB2.0 splitter cable
1 x Panel Cable
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
1 x Cable ties pack
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package(s)
1 x ROG key chain
1 x ROG logo plate stickers
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x ROG Strix thank you card
Installation Media
1 x Support DVD
Documentation
1 x User guide
Operating System Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor Mini ITX
17cm x 17cm