PRIME Z690-P WIFI D4

Intel® Z690 (LGA 1700) ATX motherboard with PCIe® 5.0, three M.2 slots, 14+1 DrMOS, DDR4, HDMI®, DisplayPort™, Intel® WiFi 6, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, Thunderbolt™ 4 header and Aura Sync RGB lighting

Intel^® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 14^th, 13^th and 12^th Gen Intel^® processors
Enhanced power solution: 14+1 DrMOS, 8+4 pin ProCool connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
Comprehensive cooling: Large VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
ASUS OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
Next-gen connectivity: Intel^® WiFi 6, DDR4, PCIe^® 5.0, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C^®, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C^®, Thunderbolt™ 4 header support

Prime Z690-P Wifi D4

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 14^th, 13^th & 12^th Generation Intel^® processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime Z690-P WIFI D4 provides users and PC DIY builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

Intel^® Socket LGA1700 for Intel^® Core™ 14^th & 13^th Gen Processors, Intel^® Core™ 12^th Gen, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® Processors
Expansion slots
・1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot
・1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
・2 x PCIe 3.0 x16
・1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
14+1 DrMOS
4 x DIMM
・DDR4 5333(OC)
・Dual Channel
・OptiMem II
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 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)

CPU fan headers
VRM heatsinks
One M.2 heatsink
for two M.2 slots
CHA fan header
AIO pump header
Chipset heatsink
CHA fan headers

1 x AURA RGB header
1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header
2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers

2 x USB 2.0 ports(Type-A)
HDMI^® port
DisplayPort
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (Type-A)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C^®
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
(2 x Type-A)
Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
5 x Audio Jacks
Intel^® Wi-Fi 6
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 TYPE-C^® Connector
Thunderbolt^TM header
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
2 x USB 2.0 headers
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

FLEXIBILITY

Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime Z690 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.

Intelligent Control

All-Around Energy Efficiency

The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes energy savings with Away mode — a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.

Flexible Air- and Liquid-Cooling Controls

ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software provides comprehensive control over fans and all-in-one (AiO) cooler. Whether cooling with air or water, an Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There’s also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans and AiO cooler can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.

Precise Digital Power Control

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, automatically switching frequency and power-efficiency settings. It also allows you to fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers

An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

Search Function

Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile

Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

Quick and Simple Setup

EZ mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.

Intuitive Graphical Fan Control

Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)

Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting, for a subdued aesthetic touch.

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.

Heatsinks

Prime motherboard with VRM heatsink image

Removable captive screws reduce risk of drops or loss during heatsink removal.

M.2 Heatsink

The flexible M.2 heatsink with removable captive screws can take care of the M.2_1 or M.2_3 slot, warding off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers.

VRM Heatsinks and High-quality Thermal Pads

Two massive VRM heatsinks and high-quality thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.

Cooler by Design

Prime Z690 series features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 software or via the UEFI BIOS.

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 CPU-intensive tasks.

AIO Pump Header

A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

Smart Protection

A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.

4-Pin PWM/DC Fan

Each onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

PERFORMANCE

Prime Z690 series is built to handle the additional cores and increased bandwidth of 14^th, 13^th & 12^th Generation Intel^® processors. ASUS Z690 motherboards provide all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options.

Power Design

Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 14^th, 13^th & 12^th Generation Intel^® processors. Prime Z690-P WiFi D4 is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs.

ProCool Connectors

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.

14+1 DrMOS

A VRM with 14+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)

Improvements to trace routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce path distance, and it adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

Storage

Three M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps)

Prime Z690-P WiFi D4 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.

Connectivity

PCIe^® 5.0 Slot

The 14^th, 13^th & 12^th Gen Intel^® processors bring PCIe^® 5.0 support to the market. PCIe^® 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe^® 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks. PCIe^® 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for 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^® connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transmission speeds of up to 20 Gbps.

Thunderbolt™ 4 Support

Prime Z690-P WiFi D4 features Thunderbolt™ 4 support via an on-board header. With the latest Intel-certified ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card, it can enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable. Additionally, this card has a daisy-chain function for multi-screen connection and supports up to an 8K resolution display. It can also provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices.

Intel^® WiFi 6

The Intel^® WiFi 6 module is compatible with the 802.11ax standard and pushes theoretical peak bandwidth up to an incredible 2.4 Gbps. Perhaps more importantly for power users, it's optimized for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6. Learn more

*Actual speed varies, and depends on networking conditions.

Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet

Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet reduces CPU overhead and offers exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfer.

Lower CPU workload

High TCP and UDP throughput

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.

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.

Separate Layer for Left and Right Tracks

Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.

Premium Audio Capacitors

Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity.

Personalization

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.

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Static

Breathing

Strobing

Rainbow

Color Cycle

Starry Night

Music Effect

Smart

Dark

Adaptive Color

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header

Three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.

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.
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DIY-Friendly

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.

No DRAM Detected

Fast blinking

4 Hz (0.25s)

No VGA Detected

Slow blinking

1/2 Hz (2s)

No Boot Device Detected

Very slow blinking

1/8 Hz (8s)

Installation Completed

Solid light

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.

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1000+
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.

Temperature and humidity tests

Ensures components withstand extreme conditions.

Thermal measurement tests

Ensures that the system remains cool and stable under the heaviest loads.

Insertion tests

Every port and connector is put through repeated installation cycles.

Aging tests

Up to 48-hour aging test ensures reliability.

Power-consumption tests

Checked for world-class energy efficiency.

Temperature and DC margin tests

Ensures that the motherboard is capable of coping with voltages fluctuations caused by varying temperatures.

Thermal-shock tests

Ensures ability to survive temperature changes during transportation.

Non-operation shock tests

Built to withstand jolts that may occur during shipping.

Burn-in tests

Every component is checked to ensure flawless operation.

Installation tests

Connector placement is double-checked to ensure hassle-free installation.

Drop tests

Drop tests from various heights ensure durability.

Salt and spray tests

Tested for I/O reliability, prolonged lifespan and rust-resistance.

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PRIME Z690-P WIFI D4

PRIME Z690-P WIFI D4

Performance

Cooling

Personalization

Connectivity

Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors

Expansion slots ・1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot ・1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 ・2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 ・1 x PCIe 3.0 x1

14+1 DrMOS

4 x DIMM ・DDR4 5333(OC) ・Dual Channel ・OptiMem II

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 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)

CPU fan headers

VRM heatsinks

One M.2 heatsinkfor two M.2 slots

CHA fan header

AIO pump header

Chipset heatsink

CHA fan headers

1 x AURA RGB header

1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header

2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers

2 x USB 2.0 ports(Type-A)

HDMI® port

DisplayPort

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (Type-A)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports(2 x Type-A)

Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

5 x Audio Jacks

Intel® Wi-Fi 6

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 TYPE-C® Connector

ThunderboltTM header

4 x SATA 6Gb/s

2 x USB 2.0 headers

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

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Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime Z690 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.

Intelligent Control

All-Around Energy Efficiency

The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes energy savings with Away mode — a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.

Flexible Air- and Liquid-Cooling Controls

Precise Digital Power Control

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, automatically switching frequency and power-efficiency settings. It also allows you to fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers

An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

Search Function

Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile

Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

Quick and Simple Setup

EZ mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.

Intuitive Graphical Fan Control

Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)

Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting, for a subdued aesthetic touch.

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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.

Heatsinks

M.2 Heatsink

The flexible M.2 heatsink with removable captive screws can take care of the M.2_1 or M.2_3 slot, warding off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers.

VRM Heatsinks and High-quality Thermal Pads

Two massive VRM heatsinks and high-quality thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.

Cooler by Design

Prime Z690 series features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 software or via the UEFI BIOS.

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 CPU-intensive tasks.

AIO Pump Header

A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

Smart Protection

A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.

4-Pin PWM/DC Fan

Each onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

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Power Design

Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 14th, 13th & 12th Generation Intel® processors. Prime Z690-P WiFi D4 is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs.

ProCool Connectors

Intel^® Socket LGA1700 for Intel^® Core™ 14^th & 13^th Gen Processors, Intel^® Core™ 12^th Gen, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® Processors

Expansion slots
・1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot
・1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
・2 x PCIe 3.0 x16
・1 x PCIe 3.0 x1

4 x DIMM
・DDR4 5333(OC)
・Dual Channel
・OptiMem II

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 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)

One M.2 heatsink
for two M.2 slots

HDMI^® port

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C^®

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
(2 x Type-A)

Intel^® Wi-Fi 6

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 TYPE-C^® Connector

Thunderbolt^TM header

FLEXIBILITY

COOLING

PERFORMANCE

Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 14^th, 13^th & 12^th Generation Intel^® processors. Prime Z690-P WiFi D4 is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs.

Prime Z690-P WiFi D4 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.

PCIe^® 5.0 Slot

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C^®

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

Intel^® WiFi 6

CUSTOMIZATION

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.