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.
To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance of Intel's new generation CPU, the GIGABYTE Z690 series equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.
GIGABYTE gets Z690 Motherboards ready to work with the upcoming PCIe 5.0 device which is expected to experience Twice bandwidth. To reach the high speed and maintain good signal integrity, Gigabyte R&D selects the low impedance PCB to make it work.
Triple 7 GB/s Gen4 M.2 PCIe SSDs in RAID 0
The exclusive 3 PCIe 4.0 M.2 and 2nd Generation 7000 MB/s SSD provides unparalleled Read / Write performance up to 21053 and 15499 MB/s.
With new Intel Hybrid technology, GIGABYTE exclusively creates two new "CPU Upgrade" in BIOS profiles to meet different users’ scenarios by adjusting P-Core and E-Core activation and voltage policy.
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 a reliable SMD slot. In addition to the hardware upgrades, the user-friendly UI provides full functionality to overclock higher with exclusive DDR5 tuning capability.
AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 6200MHz and beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their AORUS motherboard.
Programmable Mode
GIGABYTE’s exclusive design unlocks Native DDR5 PMIC secure mode into programmable mode and controls Native DDR5 voltage with a wide range.
All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from external interference.
XMP3.0
Automatically Boost the Native DDR5 frequency to 5000MHz while the system is under heavy loading by a single click.
Un-throttled performance is guaranteed by the enhanced thermal solution that incorporates Fins-Array, Heatpipe and Thermal Guards. The comprehensive solution delivers excellent heat dissipation. The Z690 AORUS Motherboards stays cool on VRMs and M.2 SSD even on full loading, making it most suitable for enthusiasts, overclockers and professional gamers.
Increased surface area up to 2X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.
TMOS is a TRUE single-piece heatsink. Its one-piece design and larger surface drastically improve the cooling performance against competitors’ multi-piece design.
TMOS features several channels and inlets on the heatsink. This design allows for the air flow to go through which leads to a great improvement of the heat transfer performance.
Continuing the advantages of M.2 Thermal Guard II design which using the double-sided thermal pads to elevate the height of M.2 heatsink as increasing surface area to dissipate heats on M.2 SSDs. M.2 Thermal Guard III constructed with 5.8X optimized heat dissipation surface to prevent throttling and bottleneck that high-speed/ large capacity of PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs may cause, especially under heavy workload.
3% Cooler by implementing
2X copper PCB Design
By adopting 2X copper on PCB inner layer, it lowers the components' temperature at least 3% by turning the PCB into a super thin PCB size copper heatsink to dissipate the heat from the components effectively, due to it’s high thermal conductivity and lower impedance.
Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump, and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface.
High Current Support
Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current ProtectionPrecision Control
9 temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curveDual Curve Mode
Slope/Stair dual mode for different user scenarioFan Stop
The fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature pointGIGABYTE Z690 Series Motherboards let you experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speed with next generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity.
2.5GbE LAN
First adopter on 2.5GbE LAN onboard
2X Faster than ever
ㆍAdoption of 2.5G LAN provides up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least 2X faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
ㆍSupport Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet
Wireless solution 802.11ax WIFI 6 with new dedicated 6GHz band, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps*. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.
Connecting the Future - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
Featuring the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 design which is doubled the performance than previous generation of USB 3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. Through the USB Type-C® connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of a reversible connection to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly.
Hi-Res Audio certified, meaning that the product is capable of reproducing frequencies up to 40kHz or above which ensures user with the best audio quality at all times.
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.
Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard. Note: Lighting effects depicted are for demonstration purposes only. Actual lighting effects may vary by model.
All new EASY MODE shows important hardware information on one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, and Fan.
Add constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.
Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCI-E, and M.2 interface.
List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.
Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.
GIGABYTE's EasyTune™ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.
GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures get too high, or record your system's behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ features its product durability and high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce every slot to make each of them solid and durable.
Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory, and graphics card.
With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don’t need to install the CPU, memory, and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you’re good to go!
Solid Pin Power Connectors
AORUS motherboards feature solid plated ATX 24pin & ATX 12V 8pin + 4pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.
Intel® Z690 AORUS Motherboard with 16+1+2 Digital VRM Design, DDR5 XTREME MEMORY Design, PCIe 5.0 Design, Fully Covered Thermal Design , 4*PCIe 4.0 M.2 with Enlarged Thermal Guards, 2.5GbE LAN, WIFI 6 802.11ax, 120dB Hi-Res Audio with WIMA, Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 TYPE-C® , RGB FUSION 2.0, Q-Flash Plus
| CPU | LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/Intel Core i7 processors/Intel Core i5 processors |
| L3 cache varies with CPU | |
| Chipset | Intel Z690 Express Chipset |
| Memory | 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 |
| 4x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory | |
| Dual channel memory architecture | |
| Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) | |
| Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules | |
| Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules | |
| (Please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.) | |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: |
| 1x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz | |
| *Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 | |
| (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) | |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4080 CODEC |
| Support for DTS:X Ultra | |
| High Definition Audio | |
| 2-channel analog output | |
| 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 | Intel 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| Wireless Communication module | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 |
| WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band | |
| BLUETOOTH 5.2 | |
| 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 | 1x 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.) | |
| 2x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2) | |
| (The PCIEX4 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) | |
| Multi-Graphics Technology | Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies |
| Storage Interface | CPU: |
| 1x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) | |
| Chipset: | |
| 1x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_SB) | |
| 2x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB) | |
| 6x 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: |
| 2x USB Type-C ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header) | |
| 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel | |
| Chipset 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs: | |
| 6x 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 Hubs: | |
| 8x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) | |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
| 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector | |
| 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector | |
| 1x CPU fan header | |
| 1x water cooling CPU fan header | |
| 4x system fan headers | |
| 2x system fan/water cooling pump headers | |
| 2x addressable LED strip headers | |
| 2x RGB LED strip headers | |
| 4x M.2 Socket 3 connectors | |
| 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | |
| 1x front panel header | |
| 1x front panel audio header | |
| 1x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support | |
| 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header | |
| 2x USB 2.0/1.1 headers | |
| 1x noise detection header | |
| 2x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors | |
| 1x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) | |
| 1x power button | |
| 1x Q-Flash Plus button | |
| 1x reset button | |
| 1x reset jumper | |
| 1x Clear CMOS jumper | |
| 2x temperature sensor headers | |
| Back Panel Connectors | 2x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) |
| 1x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support | |
| 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) | |
| 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | |
| 4x USB 2.0/1.1 ports | |
| 1x DisplayPort | |
| 1x RJ-45 port | |
| 1x optical S/PDIF Out connector | |
| 2x audio jacks | |
| I/O Controller | iTE I/O Controller Chip |
| H/W Monitoring | Voltage detection |
| Temperature detection | |
| Fan speed detection | |
| Water cooling flow rate detection | |
| Fan fail warning | |
| Fan speed control | |
| *Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. | |
| Noise detection | |
| BIOS | 1x 256 Mbit flash |
| Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS | |
| PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 | |
| Unique Features |
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| Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm |