ASRock Z690 Steel Legend DDR4 12th Gen Intel ATX Motherboard

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

The ASRock Z690 Steel Legend is here to herald the arrival of the new 12th generation Intel core processors;

with a new generation comes new performance thresholds and ASrock aren't shy when it comes to implementing new technologies.

The Z690 Steel Legend boasts a 13 phase SPS power design, supports DDR4 5000 MHz (OC) memory, PCIe 5.0, incredible storage support

 with 2x Gen4x4 m.2 + 1x Gen3x4 m.2, Dragon 2.5G LAN, 1x m.2 key for WiFi, Type-C connectivity, HD audio and even includes the

 ASRock graphics card holder to reduce sag and protects both your GPU and slot. Plus with Polychrome RGB support

 you can control the built-in RGB illumination as well as syncing compatible LED illuminated devices together to create your

own beautiful lighting ecosystem using the onboard RGB and ARGB headers. Perfect for daily users and enthusiasts alike Welcome the Z690 Steel Legend.

Intel Z690Chipset

LGA 1700CPU Socket

12th Generation IntelCompatible CPUs

ATXForm Factor

Heavily Optimised 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.

13 POWER PHASE DESIGN

Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched

overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.

 SIX LAYER PCB

The 6 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!

2OZ COPPER PCB

2 ounce copper inner layers that provide stable signal traces and power shapes! Delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for over clocking.

The Latest Generation

PCIE 5.0 + SURFACE-MOUNT TECH

Compared 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.

Maximise Your Storage Capabilities

PCIE GEN4 X4 FOR SSD

This motherboard is capable of accommodating multiple M.2 storage devices, two of which can support PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSD,

capable of performing at twice the speed compared to previous 3rd generation, giving a lightning fast data transferring experience.

Stay Connected with Ease

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.

Surround yourself in Stunning Sound

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. The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points

out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming. Each sound is properly positioned in 360° on a radar for a full immersion during the game.

Create a Beautiful Ecosystem

POLYCHROME RGB SYNC SUPPORT

In addition to the built-in RGB illumination, it also features onboard RGB headers and an addressable RGB header that allows the motherboard

to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strips, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronise RGB LED

devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.