Product specifications
ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th Generation Intel processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime Z690-P D4-CSM provides users and PC DIY builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.
ASUS Corporate Stable Model
ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM) is a commercial program designed to provide stable and reliable motherboards. Offering up to 36-month product lifecycle support and 6-month end-of-life notice to allow sufficient lead times for your organization to get ready for product transitions. Each purchase of an ASUS CSM motherboard comes with ASUS Control Center Express - server-grade IT management software.
ASUS Control Center Express
ASUS Control Center Express is an integrated IT monitoring and management software designed to deploy faster, simplify IT operations and improve productivity with comprehensive control and user-friendly functions. ASUS Control Center Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to provide a high-quality, TCO-optimized solution for your business needs.
Optimize IT endpoint management
Designed to assist IT staff in monitoring and controlling devices within their corporate networks, and facilitate inventory checking in multiple locations remotely
Automate IT maintenance
Allows IT staff to schedule automatic updates of the latest BIOS, software and utilities to specific or all devices at off-peak times, enhancing system stability and IT operational flexibility
Securely manage all of endpoints
Securely manage endpoint configuration, portable storage access and PC software applications by enabling them to create grouping rules on individual devices
FLEXIBILITY
Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime Z690 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.
Intelligent Control Flexible Air- and Liquid-Cooling Controls
ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software provides comprehensive control over fans and all-in-one (AiO) cooler. Whether cooling with air or water, an Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There s also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans and AiO cooler can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.
Precise Digital Power Control
The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, automatically switching frequency and power-efficiency settings. It also allows you to fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.
UEFI BIOS
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers
An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.
Quick and Simple Setup
EZ mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.
Intuitive Graphical Fan Control
Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.
EZ XMP Improve DRAM performance with one click.
Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)
Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting, for a subdued aesthetic touch.
COOLING
Prime Z690 series is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.
Heatsinks M.2 Heatsink
An M.2 heatsink takes care of the two M.2 slots, warding off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers.
VRM Heatsinks and High-quality Thermal Pads
Two massive VRM heatsinks and high-quality thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.
Cooler by Design
Prime Z690 series features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 software or via the UEFI BIOS.
Multiple Temperature Sources
Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 4 allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.
AIO Pump Header
A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.
Smart Protection
A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.
4-Pin PWM/DC Fan
Each onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
PERFORMANCE
Prime Z690 series is built to handle the additional cores and increased bandwidth of 12th Generation Intel processors. ASUS Z690 motherboards provide all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options.
Power Design
Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 12th Generation Intel processors. Prime Z690-P D4-CSM is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs.
14+1 DrMOS
A VRM with 14+1 DrMOS delivers the power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors demand.
Memory OptiMem II
Revisions to the motherboard s trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.
Benefits of ASUS OptiMem II:
- Improved memory stability and compatibility
- Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages
- Improved memory frequency margin
DDR4 5333 (OC)
Improvements to trace routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth.
ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce path distance, and it adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.
Storage Three M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps)
Prime Z690-P D4-CSM offers a total of three M.2 slots that support data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.
Connectivity Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet reduces CPU overhead and offers exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfer.
Audio Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio
Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you ve ever experienced.
Audio Shielding
Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.
Separate Layer for Left and Right Tracks
Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.
Premium Audio Capacitors
Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity.
Personalization Aura Sync Outshine the Competition
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the strips and devices connected to the onboard RGB headers and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.
Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
Three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate allows you to easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal. The software also provides control of settings for an ever-growing number of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news to help you stay in touch with the ASUS community.
DIY-Friendly Q-LED Core
The Q-LED Core display produces light patterns by power LED during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) that can help users troubleshoot potential issues.
SafeSlot
PCIe 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe 4.0, so we adapted our SMT manufacturing process for the faster SafeSlot, to ensure the highest data speeds. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed.
LANGuard Pumped-up throughput 2.5X higher surge tolerance
ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput and ensure a more reliable connection.
Overvoltage Protection World-class circuit-protecting power design
An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.
DRAM Overcurrent Protection Short-circuit damage prevention
Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.
Stainless-Steel Back I/O 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels.
| Internal I/O | |
|---|---|
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 3 |
| Thunderbolt headers | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
| 12V power connector | Yes |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 2 |
| TPM connector | Yes |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 4 |
| Number of COM connectors | 1 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 3 |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| RGB LED pin header | Yes |
| Technical details | |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z690 |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
| Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Component for | PC |
| Audio | |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Performance | |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z690 |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Component for | PC |
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Compatible processor series | Intel CoreâžÂ¢ i5, Intel CoreâžÂ¢ i7, Intel CoreâžÂ¢ i9 |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
| Processor socket | LGA 1700 |
| Memory | |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4600,4800,5000,5133,5333 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Number of storage drives supported | 7 |
| RAID support | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
| Maximum resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| USB connector type | USB Type-A, USB Type-C |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| WiFi-AP antenna jack | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 5 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z690 |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Component for | PC |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Expansion slots | |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 3 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots | 1 |
| BIOS | |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| Clear CMOS jumper | Yes |
| BIOS memory size | 192 Mbit |
| Video | |
| Maximum resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Software | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Height | 73 mm |
| Weight | 634 g |
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 234 mm |
| Packaging content | |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Cables included | SATA |
| Other features | |
| Height | 73 mm |
| Weight | 634 g |
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