ASUS
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME
The ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME is an E-ATX motherboard with an LGA1700 socket, Z690 chipset, and DDR5 memory support.
The ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME is a high-end motherboard from ASUS, featuring the Z690 chipset and LGA1700 socket for 12th Gen Intel Core processors. It supports up to 192 GB of DDR5 memory across four slots in dual-channel configuration. The board offers extensive expansion options with two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot, along with five M.2 slots and six SATA ports for storage. Connectivity includes dual Ethernet (Marvell 10Gb and Intel 2.5Gb), Intel Wi-Fi 6E, and a comprehensive rear I/O with one Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 USB-C, and eight USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. Audio is handled by the ALC4082 codec.
Specifications
| Chipset | Z690 |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | LGA1700 |
| Form factor | E-ATX |
| Memory slots | 4 |
| Memory type | DDR5 |
| Max memory | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| PCIe slots | 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| M.2 slots | 5 |
| SATA ports | 6 |
| USB ports (rear) | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (USB-C), 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (7 x Type-A + 1 x USB-C) |
| Ethernet | 1 x Marvell 10Gb Ethernet, 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Intel Wi-Fi 6E |
| Audio codec | ALC4082 |