Schematic ASUS MAXIMUS Z690 HERO Schematic

[Vahab Hemmati]

ASUS MAXIMUS Z690 HERO Schematic

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Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Brand	ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.
Model	ROG Maximus XVI Hero
Project Name	AlderLake VC
Revision	R1.00
Date	Sunday, August 01, 2021
CPU Platform	Alder Lake - S (6+0 or 8+8)
CPU Socket	LGA-1700 Pin Socket
PCH / Southbridge	INTEL Alder Lake PCH
EC / KBC	NCT6798D
Audio Codec	Realtek ALC4082
BIOS / SPI Flash	SPI FLASH
Charging IC	ISL99390
Power IC(s)	ISL69269, NB671, APW8723, MP2940AG, RTMP8699, RT7276, TPS543B20RVFR, NCP176B, ISL95818
RAM Type	DDR5 4800
RAM Architecture	128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 4 Slots
LAN IC	I225V
WiFi / WLAN IC	Intel CNVi
HDMI Level Shifter	PI3EQX1004E
Card Reader IC	AU6260
USB Hub IC	ASM1074
GPU Type	N/A
Graphics Architecture	N/A

Technical Summary

The ASUS ROG Maximus XVI Hero motherboard, revision R1.00, is built on the Alder Lake VC platform with an LGA-1700 socket supporting Alder Lake-S processors. The platform integrates an Intel Alder Lake PCH and utilizes DDR5 4800 memory across four slots in a 128-bit dual-channel configuration. The embedded controller is an NCT6798D, and the audio subsystem is driven by a Realtek ALC4082 codec. Power delivery is managed by a multi-phase VRM solution including ISL99390, ISL69269, and ISL95818 controllers, with additional regulation from NB671, APW8723, MP2940AG, RTMP8699, RT7276, TPS543B20RVFR, and NCP176B. Networking is provided by an Intel I225V LAN controller and an Intel CNVi wireless module. The board features a SPI flash for BIOS storage, PI3EQX1004E HDMI level shifters, an AU6260 card reader controller, and an ASM1074 USB hub.

Technician FAQ

Q: What EC/KBC is used on the ROG Maximus XVI Hero?

A: The embedded controller is an NCT6798D.

Q: What audio codec is featured on this motherboard?

A: The audio codec is a Realtek ALC4082.

Q: What is the memory architecture of the ROG Maximus XVI Hero?

A: The board supports DDR5 4800 memory in a 128-bit dual-channel configuration across four slots.

Q: What LAN and wireless controllers are present?

A: The LAN controller is an Intel I225V, and the wireless module is an Intel CNVi.

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Alder Lake - S (6+0 or 8+8) CPU Platform ALDER LAKE-PCH PCH / Southbridge NCT6798D EC / KBC ALC4082 Audio Codec ISL99390 Charging / PD IC APW8723 Power IC ISL69269 Power IC ISL95818 Power IC MP2940AG Power IC NB671 Power IC NCP176B Power IC RT7276 Power IC RTMP8699 Power IC TPS543B20RVFR Power IC DDR5 4800 RAM Type I225V LAN Controller Intel CNVi WiFi / WLAN PI3EQX1004E Signal Conditioning IC AU6260 Card Reader IC ASM1074 USB Controller