ASROCK Z690 Pro RS DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASRock Z690 Pro RS DDR4 is a full-size ATX motherboard (12.0 in x 9.6 in / 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) built on the Intel Z690 chipset and designed for 12th Generation Intel Core processors in the LGA1700 socket. Its 13-phase Dr.MOS power design, featuring 50 A integrated power stages and a premium power choke, delivers stable, efficient power to the CPU across the full range of workloads, including overclocking scenarios. Memory support spans four DDR4 DIMM slots with dual-channel capability, a maximum installed capacity of 128 GB, and native DDR4-3200 operation. Overclocked profiles can reach DDR4-5333+ (OC), and the board supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0 for straightforward speed tuning. Expansion is handled by one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (CPU-direct), one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot running at x4 (chipset), one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot at x4, and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Storage options include two Hyper M.2 sockets capable of PCIe Gen4 x4 (up to 64 Gb/s) and one Ultra M.2 socket supporting both SATA3 and PCIe Gen3 x4 (up to 32 Gb/s), complemented by eight SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors. RAID configurations of 0, 1, 5, and 10 are available for SATA devices; RAID 0, 1, and 5 for M.2 NVMe devices. Connectivity on the rear panel includes two USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (10 Gb/s), two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (up to 8K/60Hz), and a 2.5 Gigabit LAN port powered by the Realtek Dragon RTL8125BG controller. A front-panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C header provides 20 Gb/s internal connectivity. Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel HD codec with Nahimic Audio software enhancement. The board’s 2 oz copper PCB with high-density glass fabric construction aids thermal performance, while full-coverage M.2 heatsinks, ASRock Steel Slots, and full spike protection across USB, audio, and LAN ports round out the platform. A POST Status Checker (PSC), BIOS Flashback button, and one RGB plus three addressable LED headers support system building and debugging. The included graphics card holder assists in supporting heavy discrete GPUs. A 3-year warranty is provided by ASRock. Verifiable Specifications: – Socket: LGA1700 | Chipset: Intel Z690 – Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm – Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM, max 128 GB, DDR4-3200 native, up to DDR4-5333+ (OC), XMP 2.0 – PCIe Slots: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4), 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4), 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 – Storage: 2x Hyper M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4, 1x Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4/SATA3, 8x SATA3 – LAN: 2.5 GbE (Realtek RTL8125BG) – Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1 CH HD, Nahimic Audio – Rear USB: 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gb/s), 2x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB 2.0 – Display Output: HDMI 2.1 (4K/60Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (8K/60Hz with DSC) – Warranty: 3 Years