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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
DDR5 1R 4800 (by JEDEC & POR)
Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 5400+ 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4000+ 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+
Maximum Memory Supported
128GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 5.0 x16
1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
* Actual support may vary by CPU.
PCI Express 3.0 x16
2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
* PCI_E3 Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4. * PCI_E4 Support up to PCIe 3.0 x1.
PCI Express x1
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1
Storage Devices
Serial ATA (SATA)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
4 x M.2 slots (Key M):
M2_1 slot (From CPU): Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_2 slot (From Z690 chipset): Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_3 slot (From Z690 chipset): Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_4 slot (From Z690 chipset): Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
Intel Optane Ready
Intel Optane Memory Ready for M.2 slots from Z690 Chipset
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC4080
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel I225-V
Max LAN Speed
2.5Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x Flash BIOS Button 1 x LAN (RJ45) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out 5 x Audio Jacks 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 2 x USB 2.0/1.1
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Other Connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin water-pump fan connector 6 x 4-pin system fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 2 x System panel connectors 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x TPM module connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x TBT connector (supports RTD3) 1 x Tuning Controller connector 1 x EZ LED Control switch 1 x 4-pin RGB LED connectors 3 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors 4 x EZ Debug LED
Software Feature
Windows 11
Supported
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg
August 13, 2026
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