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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and ROG branding

ASUS

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO DDR5 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-EQS7-6FXD7

An ATX motherboard with a Z690 chipset and LGA 1700 socket, supporting DDR5 memory, five M.2 slots and PCIe 4.0 x16, BIOS updated for 13th gen Intel CPUs

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
  • Ready for Intel 13th gen CPUs with updated BIOS
  • LGA 1700 socket for compatible desktop processors
  • Z690 chipset enables PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics performance
  • Five M.2 slots provide high-speed storage expansion
  • DDR5 memory support for increased bandwidth

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO DDR5 Motherboard

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z690 chipset with an LGA 1700 socket. It has been fully tested and confirmed working. The BIOS is updated for newer Intel CPUs. The package includes the board, I/O shield, original box and Wi-Fi antenna.

Enthusiasts seeking a high-end Z690 platform

This board suits builders who want a premium Z690 feature set with DDR5 memory support and five M.2 slots for storage expansion. It is not for buyers who need guaranteed inclusion of every original accessory such as screws or cables. It is also not for users requiring a different form factor or chipset.

PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot and five M.2 slots

The primary expansion slot runs at PCI Express 4.0 x16 for graphics cards. Five M.2 slots provide abundant high-speed storage connectivity. This combination of GPU bandwidth and M.2 capacity is the key specification that defines the board's capability.

Highlights

  • Ready for Intel 13th gen CPUs with updated BIOS
  • LGA 1700 socket for compatible desktop processors
  • Z690 chipset enables PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics performance
  • Five M.2 slots provide high-speed storage expansion
  • DDR5 memory support for increased bandwidth

Specifications

CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO get when running all day?

The board uses an ATX layout with a Z690 chipset and LGA 1700 socket; thermal and acoustic output depend on the installed CPU and cooling solution.

What other parts must I already own for this motherboard to work?

You need an LGA 1700 processor, DDR5 memory modules, a graphics card for the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, a power supply with ATX connectors and storage for the five M.2 slots.

Will my older PCIe 4.0 graphics card work in the ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO?

Yes, the board provides a PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot that accepts existing PCIe 4.0 graphics cards.

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