1. DUAL 8-PIN PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORSTwo ProCool connectors ensure a reliable and snug connection to the EPS12V power lines.

2. MICROFINE ALLOY CHOKESEach power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rate to handle a whopping 45 amps.

3. 24+1 POWER STAGESThe VRM features 24+1 power stages rated at 105 amps each for the Vcore and two 100-amp power stages for the secondary voltage rails.

4. PREMIUM METALLIC CAPACITORSInput and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.

1. VRM HEATSINKA VRM heatsink is placed on the MOSFETs and chokes, and the embedded heatpipe connects to the aluminium I/O cover.

2. ALUMINIUM, I/O COVERAn aluminium I/O cover is connected to the primary heatsink via an embedded heatpipe, increasing mass and surface area for dissipation.

3. COLD-FORGED HEATSINKThe heatsink cover is crafted from pure aluminum to efficiently cool the two onboard M.2 drives

4. SOLID-STEEL BACKPLATEThe steel, electro-galvanized, cold-rolled coil construction strengthens Maximus Z690 Extreme to prevent bending, and is finished in motherboard-matching black.

5. HIGH-CONDUCTIVITY THERMAL PADA high-quality thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.

6. M.2 BACKPLATESDual M.2 slots feature back-plate blocks that ensure high-performance drives deliver peak performance even when airflow is restricted.

7. CHIPSET HEATSINKA dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures.

WIFI 6EOnboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band, providing up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds along with improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments.

MARVELL® AQTION 10 GBPS ETHERNETDesigned to meet the demanding requirements of power users and content creators, 10 Gbps onboard Ethernet provides a new level of home networking. With up to 10 times the bandwidth of standard gigabit Ethernet, you’ll enjoy streaming uncompressed 4K UHD videos and system backups and file transfers that are faster than ever before.

INTEL® 2.5 GB ETHERNETOnboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.

PCIE 5.0 READYROG Maximus Z690 Extreme is features three onboard M2 slots, with one offering support for the latest PCIe 5.0 SSDs.

ROG DIMM.2The ROG DIMM.2 module is an innovative expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. You can then add a metal heatsink, helping to control thermals for maximum performance while elevating aesthetics.

ANIME MATRIX LEDThis innovative display features an RGB grid of mini LEDs that can be programmed to show off style with custom lighting designs, unique animations and live audio visualizations. Plus, distinctive soundwave lighting effects can even flash to the sound of a person’s voice.

LIVEDASH OLEDThe ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme includes LiveDash, a built-in 2-inch OLED panel that shows useful information and features customizable graphics. During the power-on, self-test (POST) phase, the OLED shows key stats in simple language using traditional POST codes. In normal operation, the panel can be programmed to show CPU frequency, device temperatures, fan speeds or water-cooling information. You can also personalize the default OLED GIF with a preferred image or animation.

1. BIOS FLASHBACK

2. CLEAR CMOS

3. 1X HDMI

4. 10GB ETHERNET

5. 2.5GB ETHERNET

6. 1X THUNDERBOLT 4 USB TYPE-C

7. 8X USB 3.2 GEN 2 PORTS

8. WIFI 6E

9. OPTICAL S/PDIF OUT

10. HD AUDIO CONNECTORS

11. 1X USB 3.2 GEN2X2

12. 1X THUNDERBOLT 4 TYPE-C PORT

13. 6X SATA 6GB/S