Description

• CPU
  1. LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel^® Core™ i9 processors/Intel^® Core™ i7 processors/Intel^® Core™ i5 processors
     (Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest CPU support list.)
  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 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 DDR 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 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^® ALC4080 CODEC
  2. High Definition Audio
  3. 2-channel analog output
  4. Support for S/PDIF Out
     7.1-channel digital signals
     * Actual output of digital signals may vary depending on the playback content and software used, and an external DAC is required.
• LAN
  1. Intel^® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
• Wireless Communication module
  Intel^® Wi-Fi 6 AX200:

  1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
  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)
     (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 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. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_SB)
  2. 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB/M2Q_SB)
  3. 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 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. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

  Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs:

  1. 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)

  Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hub:

  1. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
• Internal I/O Connectors
  1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  3. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
  4. 1 x CPU fan header
  5. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
  6. 4 x system fan headers
  7. 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
  8. 2 x addressable LED strip headers
  9. 2 x RGB LED strip headers
  10. 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
  11. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  12. 1 x front panel header
  13. 1 x front panel audio header
  14. 1 x USB Type-C^® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
  15. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
  16. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
  17. 1 x noise detection header
  18. 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors
  19. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
  20. 1 x power button
  21. 1 x reset button
  22. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
  23. 2 x temperature sensor headers
  24. 1 x reset jumper
  25. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

  ＊All fan headers are subject to support AIO_Pump, Pump and high performance fan with the capability of delivering up to 2A/12V @ 24W.

• Back Panel Connectors
  1. 1 x USB Type-C^® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
  2. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
  3. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  4. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  5. 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
  6. 1 x DisplayPort
  7. 1 x RJ-45 port
  8. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
  9. 2 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. ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

Z690 AORUS PRO

THE NEW KING OF GAMING

Rule supreme with the Z690 AORUS gaming motherboards. The new king of gaming platform continues the legendary AORUS bloodline with the most robust power delivery and dominant thermal design, glorified with the complete memory overclocking technology to crown your PC with the best Alder Lake’s performance in all its gaming glory.

OVERVIEW

PERFORMANCE

DDR5

THERMAL

CONNECTIVITY

PERSONALIZATION

ULTRA DURABLE

WIFI6 802.11ax

DisplayPort

Rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C^®

2.5G GbE LAN

Advanced Thermal Design

1. Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks
2. 5 W/mK Thermal Conductivity Pad
3. Integrated IO Shield
4. 2X Copper PCB

4* M.2 Ultra Storage Performance Connectors

1. 4*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2
2. Enlarged Thermal Guards

AMP-UP Audio

1. ALC4080 Audio
2. High-End Audio Capacitor
3. Audiophile Grade WIMA Capacitors

RGB FUSION 2.0

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

16+1+2 Direct Digital VRM Design

1. 90A Power Stage
2. 6-Layer PCB PCIe 5.0 Ready PCB
3. Premium Choke and Capacitor

Solid Pin Power Connectors

1. 24 pin ATX Power Connector
2. 8+4 pin CPU Power Connector

Dual Channel DDR5

1. 4 DIMMs with Ultra Durable™ SMD Memory Armor

Supports 12th Gen. Intel Core™ Processors

Front USB3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C^® for Connecting Devices

Next Generation PCIe 5.0 Design

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

6*SATA 6Gb/s

Q-FLASH Plus Onboard Button

Direct Digital VRM Design

PCIe 5.0 Design

RAID Storage

Hybrid Cores Optimization

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 6200+

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

Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsink

M.2 Thermal Guard II

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.

2.5 GbE LAN

WIFI6 802.11ax

USB3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C^®

AMP-UP 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

Easy Tune

System Information Viewer

DEFINITIVE AESTHETICS

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

• Supports 12th Gen Intel^® Core™ Series Processors
• Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5, 4 DIMMs
• 16+1+2 Direct Digital VRM Design with 90A Power Stage* and Tantalum Polymer Capacitor
• DDR5 XTREME MEMORY Design with SMD DIMM and Shielded Memory Routing
• Fully Covered Thermal Design with High Coverage MOSFET Heatsinks
• Intel^® WIFI 6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT5 with AORUS Antenna
• Hi-Fi Audio with ALC4080 and WIMA Audio Capacitors
• Fast 2.5GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management
• 4x Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0*/3.0 x4 M.2 with Enlarged Thermal Guard
• SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen2x2 TYPE-C delivers up to 20Gb/s transfer speeds
• 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
• Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card

* Actual support may vary by CPU.

* Product specifications and product appearance may differ from country to country. We recommend that you check with your local dealers for the specifications and appearance of the products available in your country. Colors of products may not be perfectly accurate due to variations caused by photographic variables and monitor settings so it may vary from images shown on this site. Although we endeavor to present the most accurate and comprehensive information at the time of publication, we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.