Description

• CPU
  1. LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel^® Core™ i9 processors/Intel^® Core™ i7 processors/Intel^® Core™ i5 processors
  2. L3 cache varies with CPU

  (Please refer to “CPU Support List” for more information.)

• Chipset
  1. Intel^® Z690 Express Chipset
• Memory
  1. Support for DDR5 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MHz memory modules
  2. 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
  3. Dual channel memory architecture
  4. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
  5. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
  6. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

  (Please refer “Memory Support List” for more information.)

• Onboard Graphics
  Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel^® HD Graphics support:

  1. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz
     * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3

  (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)

• Audio
  1. Realtek^® ALC1220-VB CODEC
     * The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
  2. ESS ES9118 DAC chip
  3. Support for DTS:X^® Ultra
  4. High Definition Audio
  5. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
  6. Support for S/PDIF Out
• LAN
  1. Marvell^® AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN chip
     (10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
• Wireless Communication module
  Intel^® Wi-Fi 6E AX210

  1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
  2. BLUETOOTH 5.2
  3. Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
     * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
• Expansion Slots
  1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
     * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
     (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 5.0 standard.)
  2. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
     * The PCIEX4_1 slot shares bandwidth with the M2C_SB connector. The PCIEX4_1 slot becomes unavailable when a device is installed in the M2C_SB connector.
     (The PCIEX4 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
• Multi-Graphics Technology
  1. Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies
• Storage Interface
  CPU:

  1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)

  Chipset:

  1. 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
  2. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_SB)
  3. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
  4. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

  Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
  * Refer to “2-8 Internal Connectors,” for the installation notices for the PCIEX4_1, M.2, and SATA connectors.
  Intel^® Optane™ Memory Ready
  * System acceleration with Intel^® Optane™ Memory can only be enabled on the M.2 connectors supported by the Chipset.

• USB
  Chipset:

  1. 2 x USB Type-C^® ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
     (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header)
  2. 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

  Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub:

  1. 1 x USB Type-C^® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
  2. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

  Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs:

  1. 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

  Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:

  1. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
• Internal I/O Connectors
  1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  2. 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
  3. 1 x CPU fan header
  4. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
  5. 4 x system fan headers
  6. 4 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
  7. 2 x addressable LED strip headers
  8. 2 x RGB LED strip headers
  9. 5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
  10. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  11. 1 x front panel header
  12. 1 x front panel audio header
  13. 1 x USB Type-C^® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
  14. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
  15. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
  16. 1 x noise detection header
  17. 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors
  18. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
  19. 1 x power button
  20. 1 x reset button
  21. 1 x reset jumper
  22. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
  23. 2 x temperature sensor headers
  24. Voltage Measurement Points
• Back Panel Connectors
  1. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
  2. 1 x Clear CMOS button
  3. 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
  4. 1 x DisplayPort
  5. 1 x USB Type-C^® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
  6. 1 x USB Type-C^® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
  7. 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
  8. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  9. 1 x RJ-45 port
  10. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
  11. 5 x audio jacks
• I/O Controller
  1. iTE^® I/O Controller Chip
• H/W Monitoring
  1. Voltage detection
  2. Temperature detection
  3. Fan speed detection
  4. Water cooling flow rate detection
  5. Fan fail warning
  6. Fan speed control
     * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
  7. Noise detection
• BIOS
  1. 1 x 256 Mbit flash
  2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
  3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
• Unique Features
  1. Support for APP Center
     * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
     @BIOS
     EasyTune
     Fast Boot
     Game Boost
     ON/OFF Charge
     RGB Fusion
     Smart Backup
     System Information Viewer
  2. Support for Q-Flash Plus
  3. Support for Q-Flash
  4. Support for Xpress Install
• Bundled Software
  1. Norton^® Internet Security (OEM version)
  2. cFosSpeed
• Operating System
  1. Support for Windows 11 64-bit
  2. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
• Form Factor
  1. E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 25.9cm

OVERVIEW

PERFORMANCE

DDR5

THERMAL

CONNECTIVITY

PERSONALIZATION

ULTRA DURABLE

Q-FLASH Button

Intel^® WIFI 6E 802.11ax 2T2R & BT 5 with AORUS Antenna

DP1.2 supported

Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C^®

AQUANTIA 10GbE

Advanced Thermal Design

1. NanoCarbon Fins-Array III
2. Direct-Touch Heatpipe II
3. 9 W/mK Thermal Conductivity Pad
4. 2X Copper PCB
5. Nanocarbon Aluminum Backplate

Next Generation PCIe 5.0 Design

1. 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 SMD Slot
2. Ultra Durable™ SMD PCIe 5.0 Armor

Audio Solutions

1. ESS SABRE Hi-Fi 9118 DAC
2. ALC1220-VB Audio
3. Audiophile Grade WIMA Capacitors

RGB FUSION 2.0

1. Addressable LED Header*2
2. RGB LED Header*2

Direct 19+1+2 Phases Digital Power Design

1. 105A Power Stage
2. 8-Layer PCB
3. PCIe 5.0 Ready Low-Loss PCB

Solid Pin Power Connectors with Metal Shielding

1. 24 pin ATX Power Connector
2. 8+8 pin CPU Power Connector

Support 12th Gen Intel Core Processor

Dual Channel DDR5, 4 DIMMs with Ultra Durable DDR5 Armor

Front USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C^®

Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector

5x M.2 Connectors NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4

1. M.2 Thermal Guard III
2. Enlarged M.2 Thermal Guard

Multi-Key

1. Multiple function set by BIOS
2. Reset/RGB Switch/Direct to BIOS/Safe Mode

Noise Detection

Direct Digital VRM Design

PCIe 5.0 DESIGN

Hybrid Cores Optimization

OC GUIDE

UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE

With  technology  moving so  fast, GIGABYTE still keep up with the latest trends and provide our customers with advanced features and latest technology. GIGABYTE Z690 Series motherboards come with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimize performance for gaming.​

XMP 6400+

Unlock DDR5 Voltage

Shielded Memory Routing

SMD DIMM

XMP3.0

XTREME MEMORY

GIGABYTE Z690 Motherboards feature the latest DDR5 architecture and XMP 3.0 capability. The new DDR5 memory technology brings 50% more bandwidth to the platform and increases the system performance drastically by implementing Unlocked Native DDR5 Voltage, Xtreme Memory Routing and reliable SMD slot. In addition to the hardware upgrades, the user friendly UI provides full functionality to overclock higher with exclusive DDR5 tuning capability.

Thermal Design

Fins-Array III​

2X Copper PCB

SMART FAN 6

THERMAL REACTIVE ARMOR

GIGABYTE Z690 Series Motherboards’ Un-throttled performance is guaranteed by innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, Chipset, SSD stability and low temperatures under full load application and gaming.

10 GbE LAN

802.11ax WIFI 6E

ESSential Audio

CONNECTIVITY

GIGABYTE Z690 Series Motherboards let you experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speed with next generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity.

RGB FUSION

UEFI BIOS

MultiKey

Easy Tune

PERSONALIZATION

GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard and provide customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality.

Q-Flash Plus

Solid Pin

ULTRA DURABLE

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ features its product durability and high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce every slots to make each of them solid and durable.​

Key Feature

Intel^® Z690 AORUS Motherboard with Direct 19+1+2 Phases Digital VRM Design, DDR5 XTREME MEMORY Design, Fins-Array III Heatsink, Direct-Touch Heatpipe II, NanoCarbon Baseplate, M.2 Thermal Guard III, 125dB ESS Sabre Audio, Intel^® WIFI 6E 802.11ax, AQUANTIA^® 10GbE LAN​

• Support 12th Gen Intel^® Series Processors
• Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5, 4 DIMMs
• Direct 19+1+2 Phases VRM Design with 105A Power Stage* and Tantalum Polymer Capacitor
• DDR5 XTREME MEMORY Design with SMD DIMM and Shielded Memory Routing
• Advanced Thermal Solution with NanoCarbon Fins-Array III Heatsink, Direct-Touch Heatpipe II and NanoCarbon Baseplate
• Intel^® WIFI 6E 802.11ax 2T2R & BT5 with AORUS Antenna
• Audio Solution with ESS Sabre ES9118 125dB on Rear Audio​
• AQUANTIA^® 10GbE BASE-T LAN
• 5 x Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2 with Thermal Guards
• RGB FUSION 2.0 with Multi-Zone Addressable LED Light Show Design, Support Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
• Smart Fan 6 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors , Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP and Noise Detection
• Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
  * Power Stage maximum current capacity is based on VCORE Phase.