ASUS PRIME Z690-P WIFI ATX Motherboard

NEXT GENERATION TECH FOR YOUR PC

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th Generation Intel® processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, PRIME Z690-P WIFI provides users and PC DIY builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

ASUS PRIME Z690-P WIFI offers a sleek, futuristic-looking build with a black and white finish, space-shuttle-inspired design elements, metallic nameplate and PCB cover.

1. Support for the latest 12th Generation Intel® Processors.
2. Dual Channel Memory. DDR5 with support for Optimem II.
3. 3 x M.2 Slots
• 1 x M.2 22110 PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. | • 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. |  • 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 + SATA modes.
4. Expansion Slots
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot. | • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x 16 |  • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 16. |  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x 1.

A NEW INNOVATION FOR COOLING

An M.2 heatsink takes care of the two M.2 slots, warding off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers. Two massive VRM heatsinks and high-quality thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance. Prime Z690 series features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 software or via the UEFI BIOS. Removable captive screws reduce risk of drops or loss during heatsink removal.

DDR5 PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

Prime Z690-P enhances DDR5 performance by providing overclocking options for not only high-speed kits, but even entry-level memory modules that have a locked power management IC (PMIC). A dedicated circuit on the motherboard safely circumvents DDR5 memory PMIC restrictions, allowing you to step past the default 1.1-volt limit and push frequency and timings to the max. Ordinarily, a restricted PMIC that has been unlocked requires the system to be fully power-cycled each time memory voltage is adjusted. Prime Z690-P WIFI leverages onboard hardware and firmware to cleverly work around this irksome limitation, enabling voltage adjustments to be applied through the same soft system-reset process employed for previous generations of DDR 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 OPTIMEM II

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

M.2 SLOTS (UP TO 64 GBPS)

Prime Z690-P offers a total of three M.2 slots that support data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe® 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.
*Actual transmission speeds will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

OUTSTANDING AUDIO

Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio. Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Audio Shielding separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference, whilst separate layers for left and right tracks ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths. The Z690-P also uses premium parts that provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity.

INTUITIVE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

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.