Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1700)
7 Phase Dr.MOS Power Design
Supports DDR4 4800MHz (OC)
1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x1
1 M.2 Key-E for WiFi
Graphics Output Options: HDMI
Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
4 SATA3
1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4)
1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4 & SATA3)
2 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear)
8 USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
Intel Gigabit LAN

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.

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

POLYCHROME RGB
This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and an addressable RGB header that allow motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.

Intel Gigabit LAN
Intel LAN provides the best throughput performance, lower CPU utilization, enhanced stability and is able to deliver ultimate network experience to users!

2 x USB3.2 Gen2
Delivering data transfer rates up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with optimized power efficiency. USB 3.2 Gen2 technology advances the data transfer rate up to 10Gb/s. ASRock provides 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports onboard allows you to have a stunning data transfer experience.

Reinforced Steel Slot [PCIe 4.0 Version]
The reinforced steel slot is capable of supporting PCI Express 4.0 standard. The various benefits include:
- Extra anchor points
- Stronger latch
- Ensure signal stability
- Make sure heavy graphics cards to be well-installed.

Specifications

Unique Feature
ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2
ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
ASRock Super Alloy
Premium Power Choke
50A Dr.MOS
Sapphire Black PCB
High Density Glass Fabric PCB
ASRock Intel 4-Layer Memory POOL (Planes on Outer Layers) Technology
ASRock Steel Slot
ASRock Hyper M.2/b> (PCIe Gen4x4)
ASRock POST Status Checker/b> (PSC)
ASRock Full Spike Protection (for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports)
ASRock Live Update & APP Shop

CPU
Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1700)
Digi Power design
7 Power Phase design
Supports Intel Hybrid Technology
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology

Chipset
Intel Z690

Memory
Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
Supports DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 5333+(OC)
Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0

BIOS
128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support
ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events
SMBIOS 2.7 Support
CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM, VCCIN AUX, +1.05V PROC, +1.8V PROC, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH Voltage Multi-adjustment

Graphics
Intel Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)
Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz
Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible Port

Audio
7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
Supports Surge Protection
Nahimic Audio

LAN
Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
Giga PHY Intel I219V
Supports Wake-On-LAN
Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
Supports UEFI PXE

Slots
CPU:
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode
Chipset:
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)
1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module

Storage
CPU:
1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2242/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
Chipset:
1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes
4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

RAID
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

Connector
1 x SPI TPM Header
1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header
1 x RGB LED Header
3 x Addressable LED Headers
1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card)
2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)

Rear Panel I/O
3 x Antenna Mounting Points
1 x HDMI Port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection)
1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Software and UEFI
ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
ASRock Polychrome SYNC
ASRock XFast LAN
ASRock EZ Mode
ASRock Full HD UEFI
ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
ASRock Instant Flash
ASRock Internet Flash
ASRock Easy RAID Installer

Accessories
Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield
2 x SATA Data Cables
3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets

Hardware Monitor
Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
CASE OPEN detection
Voltage monitoring: CPU Vcore, DRAM, VCCIN AUX, +1.05V PROC, +1.05V PCH, +0.82V PCH, +12V, +5V, +3.3V

Form Factor
Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
Solid Capacitor design

OS
Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit

Certifications
FCC, CE
ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)