2024/08/12: The new BIOS with Intel microcode (0x129) enhancing the stability of Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen desktop processors is now available. Please visit support site for the latest BIOS updates.

4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel^® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
* Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.

8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory,Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (4-core),4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory,* Actual memory frequency differs from Intel CPU types and memory module. Please check Intel official site for more detail about the memory types supported by each CPU.,Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core above),Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP),* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

Intel^® Core™ Processors (14^th & 13^th & 12^th Gen)*
1 x PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot
Intel^® Z690 Chipset**
1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
* Please check PCIe bifurcation table in support site.
** Supports Intel^® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot

7 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (single x16 or dual x16/x16 or triple x16/x16/x16 or quad x16/x16/x16/x16 or seven x16/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8) *²

Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel^® Core™ Processors (14^th & 13^th & 12^th Gen)
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel^® Z690 Chipset**
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel^® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
** Intel^® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel^® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots.

Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10,Support Intel^® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.1 for X-Series(6-core and above) CPU RAID,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support,Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology,1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),2 x U.2 connector*¹,Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) support for CPU RAID,Intel® X299 Chipset : ,1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10,Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready,8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers

Realtek® ALC S1220A7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC,- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback output(Line-out at rear)and113dB(Line-in),- Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers,- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking,- DTS Connect,- DTS Headphone:X,- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs,Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality,- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs,- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers,Audio Feature :,- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (6 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board),4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, ),1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at mid-board),Intel® X299 Chipset :,2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-C^TM),ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- Q-DIMM
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Flexible M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- ProCool
AURA Sync
- AURA RGB headers
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers

- Industry leading Digital 8 Phase CPU Power Design,- Ai Charger+,- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback^™,Asus Control Center (ACC) IT management software supported,ASUS Digital Power Design :,- Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design,- Crystal Sound 3,M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2),- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo Core App,OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology,- ASUS CrashFree BIOS,- ASUS EZ Flash,- Aura Addressable Strip Header(s),- ASUS Q-Code,TPU,- ASUS Q-Shield,- Multi-language BIOS,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED),- ASUS Q-Connector,5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5,Fan Xpert4,- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control,ASUS 5X Protection III :
- ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage,- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design,- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!,- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention,- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection,ASUS EPU :,- EPU,AURA :,- Aura RGB Strip Headers,ASUS Exclusive Features :,- AI Suite 3,ASUS EZ DIY :,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM

Windows® 10 64-bit

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C^®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI^® port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

2 x U.2 port,1 x 6-pin ATX Power connector,1 x EZ XMP switch,1 x MemOK! Button,2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s),1 x CPU_OV jumper,1 x Thunderbolt header(s),1 x VROC_HW_Key,1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s),1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector,1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector,1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),1 x Aura RGB Strip Header,1 x Reset button(s),1 x Thermal sensor connector,2 x Chassis Fan connector(s),1 x M.2 Fan Header,8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s),1 x AIO_PUMP connector,1 x AAFP connector,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s),1 x CPU Fan connector(s),1 x System panel connector,1 x TPM header,1 x COM port(s) connector(s),1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s),1 x Power-on button(s),1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)

ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.2 inch ( 30.5 cm x 23.4 cm )

CEB Form Factor,12 inch x 10.5 inch ( 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm )

192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Operation temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃
Non operation temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)

*Intel® VROC is supported via RSTe, and Intel® VROC_HW_key. VROC_HW_Key is purchased separately. NVMe RAID type and function will depend on the Intel® VROC_HW_key installed.

*1 The U.2 connectors are only supported on 44-Lane CPUs.
*2 Please refer to the block diagrams in the Appendix for more details in the manual.