ASRock Z690M-ITX/ax Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z690 Chipset - Socket LGA-1700 - Intel Optane Memory Ready - Mini ITX (258707)

ASRock Z690M-ITX/ax Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z690 Chipset - Socket LGA-1700 - Intel Optane Memory Ready - Mini ITX (258707)

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Package Contents:    Z690M-ITX/ax Desktop Motherboard Quick Installation Guide Support CD I/O Shield 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 2 x SATA Data Cables 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets

 

Environmentally Friendly:    Yes

 

Energy Efficiency Compliance:    Energy-related Products Directive Ready (ErP Ready)

 

Environmental Compliance:

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS)

 

Brand Compatibility:    Intel

 

Product Description

This item is brand-new, factory sealed.

Z690M-ITX/ax

Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1700)

8 Phase Dr.MOS Power Design

Supports DDR4 5000MHz (OC)

1 PCIe 5.0 x16

Graphics Output Options: HDMI, DisplayPort

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 Gen2x2 Type-C (1 Front, 1 Rear)

4 USB Rear 3.2 Gen2

2 USB Front 3.2 Gen1

Dragon 2.5G LAN, Intel Gigabit LAN

802.11ax (WiFi 6E) + BluetoothUnique Feature
ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2
- ASRock Front Panel Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (10 Gb/s)
- ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s)
- ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
ASRock Super Alloy
- Premium Power Choke
- 50A Dr.MOS
- Nichicon 12K Black Caps (100% Japan made high quality conductive polymer capacitors)
- Sapphire Black PCB
- High Density Glass Fabric PCB
- 8 Layer PCB
2.5G LAN
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E
ASRock Auto Driver Installer
ASRock Steel Slot
ASRock Full Coverage M.2 Heatsink
ASRock Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)
ASRock Full Spike Protection (for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports)
ASRock Live Update and APP ShopCPU
- Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1700)
- Digi Power design
- 8 Power Phase design
- Supports Intel Hybrid Technology
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 TechnologyChipset
- Intel Z690Memory
- Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
- 2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 5000+(OC)
- Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
- Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0
Supports DDR4 3200 natively.BIOS
- 256Mb 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-adjustmentGraphics
- Intel Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)
- Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 ports by independent display controllers
- Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) at 60Hz
- Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed) max. resolution up to 8K (7680x4320) at 60Hz / 5K (5120x3200) at 120Hz
- Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible and DisplayPort 1.4 Ports
Intel UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.Audio
- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
- Supports Surge Protection
- Nahimic AudioLAN
1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Dragon RTL8125BG)
- Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
- Visual User Friendly UI
- Visual Network Usage Statistics
- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes
- User Customized Priority Control
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports /ESD Protection
- Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
- Supports PXE 1 x Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Intel I219V)
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports /ESD Protection
- Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
- Supports UEFI PXEWireless LAN
- 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax
- Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with extended 6GHz band support
- 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
- Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II
- Supports MU-MIMO
Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microsoft Windows 11. The availability will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update and software updates once available.
A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.Slots
CPU:
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode
Chipset:
- 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)
Supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to two x8 slots
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disksStorage
CPU:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 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
Supports Intel Optane Technology (M2_2 only)
Supports Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
Supports ASRock U.2 KitRAID
- 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
Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support RAID 5Connector
- 1 x RGB LED Header
- 1 x Addressable LED Header
- 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
- 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin)
- 1 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (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 Front Panel Audio Connector
- 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)
- 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (Supports ESD Protection)
Actual speed depends on USB devices and extension Cable in the chassis.
Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.
The Chassis Fan Connector supports the chassis fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.
The Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
CHA_FAN1/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.Rear Panel I/O
- 2 x Antenna Ports
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)
- 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
- 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
- 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
- HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / MicrophoneSoftware and UEFI
Software
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
- ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC
UEFI
- ASRock EZ Mode
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
- ASRock Instant Flash
- ASRock Internet Flash
- ASRock Easy RAID Installer
These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update and APP Shop.Support CD
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)Accessories
- Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield
- 2 x SATA Data Cables
- 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
- 2 x Screws for M.2 SocketsHardware Monitor
- Fan Tachometer: CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
- Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature): CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
- Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
- Voltage monitoring: CPU Vcore, +12V, +5V, +3.3VForm Factor
- Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm
- 8 Layer PCBOS
- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit

Specification

Physical Characteristics
Form FactorMini ITX
Width6.7"
Depth6.7"
I/O Expansions
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots1
Number of Total Expansion Slots1
Total Number of PCI Express Slots1
Memory
Memory TechnologyDDR4 SDRAM
Number of Memory Slots2
Memory Speed Supported
Memory Form Factor
Maximum Memory Supported64 GB
Intel Optane Memory ReadyYes
General Information
Brand NameASRock
Marketing Information Supports 12th Gen Intel ® Core™ Processors (LGA1700) 8 Phase Dr.MOS Power Design Supports DDR4 5000MHz (OC) 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 Graphics Output Options: HDMI, DisplayPort 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 Gen2x2 Type-C (1 Front, 1 Rear) 4 USB Rear 3.2 Gen2 2 USB Front 3.2 Gen1 Dragon 2.5G LAN, Intel ® Gigabit LAN 802.11ax (WiFi 6E) + Bluetooth Optimized 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. 8 Layer PCB The 8 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! PCIe 5.0 + Surface-Mount Tech Compares 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. 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. 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 High Speed M.2 Solution This motherboard is capable of accomadating 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. 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. Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax WiFi 6E technology has extended to the whole new 6GHz spectrum band, providing more WiFi capability and giving an even better and faster internet traffic. In addition to deliver higher speeds, the WiFi 6E also enhances the lower latency and supports service levels that are equivalent to 5G networks. USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps (Front + Rear) The latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.
Product TypeDesktop Motherboard
Product NameZ690M-ITX/ax Desktop Motherboard
ManufacturerASRock, Inc
Manufacturer Part NumberZ690M-ITX/ax
Product ModelZ690M-ITX/ax
Title
Product TitleASRock Z690M-ITX/ax Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z690 Chipset - Socket LGA-1700 - Intel Optane Memory Ready - Mini ITX (Z690MITX/AX)
Processor & Chipset
Chipset ManufacturerIntel
Processor Generation Supported12th Gen
Processor Supported
Total Processor Supported1
Processor SocketSocket LGA-1700
Chipset ModelZ690
Onboard Interfaces
Number of SATA Interfaces4
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports5
Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports3
Number of M.2 Interfaces2
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports2
Interfaces/Ports
DisplayPortYes
Number of USB 3.2 Ports5
HDMIYes
Number of USB 2.0 Ports2
Total Number of USB Ports7
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports1
I/O Controller
RAID SupportedYes
Controller TypeSerial ATA/600
RAID Levels
Video
Onboard VideoCPU Dependent Video
Network & Communication
Wireless LANYes
Wireless LAN StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax
BluetoothYes
2.5Gigabit EthernetYes
Audio
Audio Channels7.1

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