ASRock Z690 Steel Legend DDR4 12th Gen Intel ATX Motherboard

ASRock Z690

IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS

The ASRock Z690 Steel Legend is here to herald the arrival of the new 12th generation Intel core processors; with a new generation comes new performance thresholds and ASrock aren’t shy when it comes to implementing new technologies. The Z690 Steel Legend boasts a 13 phase SPS power design, supports DDR4 5000 MHz (OC) memory, PCIe 5.0, incredible storage support with 2x Gen4x4 m.2 1x Gen3x4 m.2, Dragon 2.5G LAN, 1x m.2 key for WiFi, Type-C connectivity, HD audio and even includes the ASRock graphics card holder to reduce sag and protects both your GPU and slot. Plus with Polychrome RGB support you can control the built-in RGB illumination as well as syncing compatible LED illuminated devices together to create your own beautiful lighting ecosystem using the onboard RGB and ARGB headers. Perfect for daily users and enthusiasts alike Welcome the Z690 Steel Legend.

Intel Z690

Chipset

LGA 1700

CPU Socket

12th Generation Intel

Compatible CPUs

ATX

Form Factor

Heavily Optimised VRM Design

DR.MOS

Dr.MOS is the integrated power stage solution which is optimized for synchronous buck-set down voltage applications! Compared to traditional discrete MOSFETs, it intelligently delivers higher current for each phase, thus providing improved thermal result and superior performance.

13 POWER PHASE DESIGN

Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.

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SIX LAYER PCB

The 6 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for memory overclocking! Thus, it’s able to support the latest memory modules with most extreme memory performance!

2OZ COPPER PCB

2 ounce copper inner layers that provide stable signal traces and power shapes! Delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.

The Latest Generation

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PCIE 5.0 SURFACE-MOUNT TECH

Compared to conventional DIP style PCIe slot, the SMT type PCIe slot improves signal flow and maximize stability under high speed, a key breakthrough to fully support the lighting speed of the latest PCIe 5.0 standard. The latest PCI Express 5.0 is capable to perform a breathtaking bandwidth of 128GBps, ready to unleash the full potential of future high end graphic cards.

Maximise Your Storage Capabilities

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PCIE GEN4 X4 FOR SSD

This motherboard is capable of accommodating multiple M.2 storage devices, two of which can support PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSD, capable of performing at twice the speed compared to previous 3rd generation, giving a lightning fast data transferring experience.

Stay Connected with Ease

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DRAGON 2.5 GB/S LAN

The intelligent 2.5Gb/s LAN platform is built for maximum networking performance for the demanding requirements of home networking, content creators, online gamers and high-quality streaming media. Boost networking performance up to 2.5X the bandwidth compared to the standard gigabit Ethernet, you’ll enjoy the faster and uncompromised connectivity experience for gaming, file transfers and backups.

Surround yourself in Stunning Sound

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NAHIMIC AUDIO

Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details. The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming. Each sound is properly positioned in 360° on a radar for a full immersion during the game.

Create a Beautiful Ecosystem

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POLYCHROME RGB SYNC SUPPORT

In addition to the built-in RGB illumination, it also features onboard RGB headers and an addressable RGB header that allows the motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strips, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronise RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.

Core Specifications

Edition Z690 Steel Legend

Form Factor ATX

CPU Socket 1700

Chipset Intel Z690

RAM Memory Support

Memory Type DDR4

Memory Channel Dual (2)

Memory Type (ECC) Non-ECC

Memory Type (R/U)  

Memory Speed (Mhz)

DDR4 – 2666

DDR4 – 2933

DDR4 – 3200

DDR4 – 4666 (OC)

DDR4 – 4800(OC)

DDR4 – 5000 (OC)

Max. Memory Capacity 128GB (4x32GB)

Audio

Audio Realtek ALC897 7.1 HD Audio

Graphics Support

Primary GPU Interface PCIe 5.0 (x16)

NVIDIA SLI Support N/A

AMD CrossFire Support N/A

Integrated Graphics Requires Processor Graphics or Discrete GPU

On-Board Graphics Connectors

DisplayPort 1.4

HDMI 2.1

Internal Connectivity

Expansion Slots

1 x M.2 Key E (Supports Wi-Fi modules)

1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80, PCIe Gen3x4/SATA3

1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80/110, PCIe Gen4x4

1 x M.2, 22-60/80, PCIe Gen4x4

2 x PCIe 3.0 x1

3 x PCIe 5.0 x16

8 x SATA 6GB/s

SATA Support SATA3 / M.2

RAID Support via Intel® SATA RAID 0/1/10/5

Storage Mode Support

RAID 0

RAID 1

RAID 10

RAID 5

Internal I/O

1 x 24-pin (Power)

5 x 4-pin CHA_FAN connector

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan Connector

2 x 8-pin (Power)

3 x Addressable Digital RGB Header

5 x Chassis Water Pump/Fan Connector

1 x CPU Water Pump/Fan Connector

1 x Front Panel Audio Header

1 x Power LED / Speaker Header

1 x RGB Header

1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin)

1 x TPM (SPI_TPM) header

2 x USB 2.0 Header

2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Front Panel Header

External Connectivity

Network Interface Type Wired 2.5 Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000/2500)

Network Chip/Modules 1 x Dragon RTL8125BG (2.5GbE LAN)

Rear I/O Connectors

1 x Bass Speaker Out

1 x BIOS Flashback Button

1 x Central Speaker Out

1 x DisplayPort 1.4

1 x HDMI 2.1

1 x Line In

1 x Line Out

1 x Mic-In

1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo

1 x Rear Speaker Out

1 x RJ-45

1 x S/PDIF-Out (Optical)

4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C

Additional Specifications

Water Cooled No

Cooling Passive Heatsinks

QPI Speed N/A

Board Dimensions 305 x 244 mm

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