Asus Prime Z690m-Plus D4 Intel LGA 1700 mATX PCIe 5.0 Motherboard

ASUS Prime series motherboards are designed to unlock the full potential of Intel® 12th Generation processors.

The Prime Z690M-Plus D4 offers a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features, together with robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions, and intelligent cooling options.

FLEXIBILITY

ASUS Prime series are characterized by their comprehensive controls. A Prime Z690 motherboard comes with flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, allowing you to find performance settings that perfectly match your way of working to maximize productivity.

All-Around Energy Efficiency

Using the Energy Processing Unit (EPU), you get automatic power optimization and maximized energy savings by using Away mode - a setting that shuts down unused I/O controllers when they are not in use.

Flexible Air- and Liquid-Cooling Controls

ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software allows complete control over fans and AIO coolers.

A single click intelligently configures all cooling parameters regardless of whether air or water is used.

When using the Extreme Quiet mode, all fan speeds are reduced below the default minimum to make your system whisper-quiet. AiO coolers and fans can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.

Precise Digital Power Control

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) controls voltage droop real-time and switches frequencies and power settings automatically. You can also fine-tune your CPU for optimum performance and stability.

BIOS Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers

Through the UEFI, you can take full control of the system through the intuitive Advanced mode. With the help of a built-in search feature, you can quickly find options, and various advanced functions allow you to customize performance just the way you like it.

• Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.
  EZ XMP;
• Improve DRAM performance with one click;
• Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth);
• Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting, for a subdued aesthetic touch;

BACK TO FLEXIBILITY COOLING

Prime Z690 series is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

Multiple Temperature Sources

Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 4 allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and

Power Design

Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 12th Generation Intel processors. Prime Z690M-Plus D4 is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs.

Proprietary connectors augment the motherboard's link to the PSU with 4 pin+8 pin connectors that pass 12 volts of power directly to the processors. Each jack features solid pins that can handle more current than hollow-pin connectors.

10+1 DrMOS

A VRM with 10+1 DrMOS delivers the power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors demand.

Memory ASUS OptiMem II

Revisions to the motherboard’s trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

Benefits of ASUS OptiMem II:

• Improved memory stability and compatibility
• Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages
• Improved memory frequency margin

Motherboards with OptiMem II technology were tested with Synopsys HSPICE simulation software.

DDR4 5333 (OC)

Intel's latest processors benefit from enhanced memory bandwidth thanks to improvements in trace routing design.

Asus OptiMem II technologies map memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce path distances, and they add shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

Storage Three M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps)

Featuring three M.2 slots, the Prime Z690M-Plus D4 supports data transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps through PCIe® 4.0, allowing faster boot-ups and app loadings.

PCIe® 5.0 Slot

PCIe® 5.0 is supported by Intel's 12th generation processors. Compared with PCIe® 4.0, PCIe® 5.0 features twice the data transfer speed, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks.

PCIe® 5.0 adds other benefits too, such as improved signal integrity, backward compatibility with add-in cards, and backward compatibility with previous versions of PCI Express.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C

Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including rear USB Type-C® connector with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transmission speeds of up to 20 Gbps.

Thunderbolt™ 4 Support

Through an onboard header, the Prime Z690M-Plus D4 supports Thunderbolt 4. A single cable can support speeds of up to 40 Gbps with the latest Intel-certified ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card.

Moreover, this card supports up to an 8K resolution display and has daisy-chain functionality for multi-screen connections. It is also capable of supplying 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices.

Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet

Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-V reduces CPU overhead and offers exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfer.
Lower CPU workload

High TCP and UDP throughput

M.2 Slot (key E)

Prime Z690M-Plus D4 motherboard comes along with a M.2 Slot (Key E) which can support type 2230 Wi-Fi/BT and Intel® CNVi (Integrated Wi-Fi/BT) module*

* The Wi-Fi/BT module is purchased separately.

BACK TO PERFORMANCE

CUSTOMIZATION

Prime Z690 series adds the nuanced details that improve every experience, from exclusive codecs that provide pristine audio quality to intuitive RGB lighting controls that let you customize your system to create a uniquely personal look.

Aura Sync Outshine the Competition

A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the strips and devices connected to the onboard RGB headers — and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header

With three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers, the software can determine how many LEDs are present on second-gen addressable RGB devices, thereby automatically tailoring lighting effects. Aura RGB gear compatible with the new headers is also backwards compatible.

Armoury Crate

Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate allows you to easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal. The software also provides control of settings for an ever-growing number of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news to help you stay in touch with the ASUS community.

Q-LED Core

The Q-LED Core display produces light patterns by power LED during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) that can help users troubleshoot potential issues.
SafeSlot

PCIe® 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe® 4.0, so we adapted our SMT manufacturing process for the faster SafeSlot, to ensure the highest data speeds. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe® slot to keep a card firmly installed.
LANGuard

Pumped-up throughput 2.5X higher surge tolerance

ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput and ensure a more reliable connection.

Overvoltage Protection

World-class circuit-protecting power design
An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.
DRAM Overcurrent Protection

Short-circuit damage prevention

Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.
Stainless-Steel Back I/O

3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability

Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels.

Compatible devices and components

The Prime Z690 series provides superior compatibility with thousands of components and our memory support list identifies memory compatibility, giving you more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences.

8000+ Validation hours

Every ASUS motherboard is subjected to more than 8,000 hours of stringent tests, including burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software and safety tests to confirm their durability. ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards, ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in any environment.