The ASUS PRIME Z690-A is an Intel Z690 (LGA1700) ATX motherboard designed for 12th/13th Gen Intel Core processors. It features a robust 16+1 DrMOS power stage design for stable power delivery, supporting PCI Express 5.0 technology with reinforced slots for next-gen GPUs. The board accommodates DDR5 memory with XMP 3.0 profiles across 4 DIMM slots, enabling speeds up to 6000MHz(OC). Storage options include 4x M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 x4 and three PCIe 4.0 x4) plus 6x SATA 6Gbps ports with RAID support. Networking features Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet and optional WiFi 6 conNECtivity. Graphics outputs include HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4, while Thunderbolt? 4 support provides 40Gbps bandwidth via USB4 Type-C. Additional highlights include USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), front panel USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, AI noise cancellation, comprehensive cooling controls, and Aura Sync RGB lighting with multiple headers. The motherboard also features BIOS FlashBack, Q-LED troubleshooting display, and pre-mounted I/O shield for simplified installation.