The Republic of Gamers is launching new equipment for the EVANGELION project. The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero EVA Edition is covered in the classic purple and green of the EVA-01 and is similarly well-equipped. Robust cooling and power delivery are poised to push the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors to the max. An A.T. Field design around the CPU socket and polymo-lighting on the I/O cover that switches between EVA-01 normal and berserk modes is a further aesthetic treat.
Socket LGA 1700: for 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration
Robust Power Solution: 20+1 teamed power stages rated for 90 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
Optimised Thermal Design: Large VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminium I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, triple M.2 heatsinks and two M.2 backplates, plus ROG Water-Cooling Zone and ROG Hyper M.2 card with heatsinks.
High-Performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGaurd.
Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, dual Gen 4 M.2 onboard, ROG Hyper M.2 card with Gen 5 M.2 support, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, dual Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C ports).
Industry-Leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS ES9018Q2C DAC for pinpoint positioning and dynamics
Unmatched Personalisation: I/O cover with Polymo Lighting, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
Renowned Software: Bundled 1year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86
Intelligent Motherboard
Intelligent software solutions help ensure that your system performs at its best. The latest ASUS AI-powered enhancements span four pillars of performance, including overclocking, cooling, networking and onboard audio, making advanced tweaks and optimisation accessible to new recruits and savvy PC DIY veterans alike.
Performance
With tailored power delivery and support for the latest high-performance memory, ROG Maximus Z690 Hero easily handles the demands of Intel Alder Lake-S processors. It features an intelligent VRM design that’s rated for 90 amps, plus carefully selected components and memory layout optimisations to cater to enthusiasts looking to create a battle-ready rig with balanced performance.
Cooling
Top-level PC performance demands exceptional cooling. The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is armed with robust VRM and chipset heatsinks that provide the perfect balance of mass and surface area for heat dissipation. Load up with an AIO or custom cooling loop paired with your choice of fans to keep thermals under complete control.
Connectivity
The latest connectivity solutions - WiFi 6E, PCIe 5.0 and two Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports empower supersmooth networking and blisteringly fast file transfers. And for enthusiasts looking for high-fidelity audio, the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec takes gaming immersion to a whole new level while also saving a PCIe slot.
Optimisation
ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is packed with intuitive and flexible tools that give builders next-level control of system performance.
Personalisation
In addition to elite performance, ROG Maximus Z690 Hero introduces the new Polymo Lighting display, gracing the I/O cover with an eye-catching microstructural array of light and colour. This intricate design features two RGB patterns, empowering builders to show off a luminous RGB style that they won’t see anywhere else.
1 x ReTry button1 x 10-1 pin System Panel 1 x Thermal Sensor
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency bandBluetooth v5.2 hardware ready
RAM Speeds
Up to 6400+(OC)
Accessories
1 x ARGB RGB extension cable1 x RGB extension cable4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables ROG Hyper M.2 Card1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package & 2 for M.2 backplate1 x M.2 Rubber Package1 x Q-connector1 x ROG Graphics card holder
USB Ports Supported
2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C (at back)1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (at back)6 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (at back)4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (at mid-board)6 x USB 2.0 (2 at back, 4 at mid-board)1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C front panel connector
Storage
6 x SATA III1 x M.2 (2242/2260/2280/22110) - PCIe1 x M.2 (2242/2260/2280) - PCIe1 x M.2 (2242/2260/2280) - SATA & PCIeHyper M.2_1 via Hyper M.2 card (2242/2260/2280/22110) - PCIeHyper M.2_2 via Hyper M.2 card (2242/2260/2280/22110) - PCIe
RAID
Intel Rapid Storage supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
Warranty
3 Years
Motherboard Type
Desktop
Form Factor
ATX
Socket
Intel 1700
Chipset
Intel Z690
DDR Type
DDR5
RAM Technology
DDR5 (Dual Channel)
RAM Slots
4 x DIMM
Maximum Memory
128GB
LAN
2.5GB LAN
Audio
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082
Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C7 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (6 Type-A, 1 Type-C)2 x USB 2.01 x HDMI1 x Wi-Fi Module1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet5 x Gold-plated audio jacks1 x Optical S/PDIF out1 x BIOS FlashBack button 1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan1 x 4-pin AIO Pump4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan1 x W_PUMP+1 x 2-pin Water In1 x 2-pin Water Out1 x 3-pin Water Flow1 x 24-pin Main2 x 8-pin +12V1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card3 x M.2 (Key M)
CPU Support
Click here for CPU support
Package Type
Retail
Package Weight
4.1000 kg
Graphics Ports
1 x HDMI2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt video outputs
Additional Features
See Overview
Graphics
Integrated Graphics**Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types
M.2 Slot(s)
Yes (M.2)
No. LAN Ports
1 x LAN
Max LAN Speed
2.5GB LAN
RGB Lighting
Yes (RGB)
PCI/PCI Express
2 x PCIe 5.0 x161 x PCIe 4.0 x16
Wi-Fi
Yes (Wi-Fi)
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