Z690 AORUS ELITE AX 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 & dominant thermal design, glorified with the complete memory overclocking technology to crown your PC with the best Alder Lake&153;s performance in all its gaming glory. The more advanced manufacturing process & the higher core count on the new generation of CPUs, requires motherboards to utilize a more sophisticated VRM design to make CPUs run at their full potential. GIGABYTE uses fully DIRECT VRM DESIGN, high quality MOSFETs & tantalum polymer capacitors to achieve higher efficiency, lower voltage ripple & lower temperature than traditional parallel VRM design. Tantalum Polymer Capacitor
- Lower impedance than regular capacitor to reduce voltage ripple&1
- Stable capacitance under high temperature&1
- Mounted right under the CPU area to stabilize CPU voltage during heavy loading GIGABYTE Z690 Motherboards are ready to work with the upcoming PCIe 5.0 devices which are expected to experience double bandwidth than the current PCIe 4.0 devices. To reach the high speed & maintain good signal integrity, GIGABYTE R&D uses the low impedance PCB to provide the maximum performance. Hybrid Cores Optimization With new Intel Hybrid technology, GIGABYTE exclusively creates two new "CPU Upgrade" in BIOS profiles to meet different users&153; scenarios by adjusting P-Core & E-Core activation & voltage policy.
- Deactivate all E-Core
- Zero compromise on gaming performance
- Up to 20% lower CPU package power
- Up to 5&176;C lower CPU temperature XTREME MEMORY GIGABYTE Z690 Motherboards feature the latest DDR5 architecture & XMP 3.0 capability. The new DDR5 memory technology brings 50% more bandwidth to the platform & increases the system performance drastically by implementing Unlocked Native DDR5 Voltage, Xtreme Memory Routing & reliable SMD slot. In addition to the hardware upgrades, the user friendly UI provides full functionality to overclock higher with exclusive DDR5 tuning capability. Support for DDR5 XMP Up to 6000 M Hz & Beyond AORUS is offering a tested & proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 6000 M Hz & beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable & that the XMP function is activated & enabled on their AORUS motherboard. Unlock DDR5 Voltage
- GIGABYTE exclusive circuit design unlocks Native DDR5 voltage control
- Transforms Native DDR5 memory module to Overclocked DDR5 memory
- Increases DDR5 memory overclocking performance & capability
- Supports all PMIC vendors for maximum compatibility Shielded Memory Routing All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from external interference. Ultra Durable&132;&162; SMD DDR5 Memory Armor GIGABYTE's exclusive stainless steel shielding design. THERMAL REACTIVE ARMOR GIGABYTE Z690 Series Motherboards' Un-throttled performance is guaranteed by innovative & optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, Chipset, SSD stability & low temperatures under full load application & gaming. 2X Large Surface Increased surface area up to 2X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs. Real One-piece Build TMOS is a TRUE single piece heatsink. Its one-piece design & larger surface drastically improve the cooling performance against competitors&153; multi-piece design. Multi-Cut Design TMOS features several channels & 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. AORUS M.2 Thermal Guard II The M.2 Thermal Guard II uses a double-sided heatsink design & prevents throttling & bottlenecks on high speed M.2 SSDs by dissipating heat before it becomes an issue. 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&153;s high thermal conductivity & lower impedance. Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool & quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan & pump, & 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 & DC fan & Water cooling Pump, & up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection
- Precision Control 6 temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve
- Dual Curve Mode Slope/ Stair dual mode for different user scenario
- Fan Stop Fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI Improve fan curve UI We increase control points from 5 to 7 & larger fan speed graph for precise & easier fan curve control. Slope/ Stair dual graph mode Fan curve can be quickly switch with Slope & Stair modes for different user scenario. Slope is traditional & intuitive linear fan speed curve. With newly added Stair non-linear mode, fan keeps at same speed between specified temperature interval. Manual Input For advanced users, we provide fan speed manual input for more precise control. EZ Tuning Use can place 4 EZ Tuning points at rough temperature/fan speed, & Smart Fan 6 can quickly generate a fan curve. Fan curve profile Fan curve profile can be saved in BIOS ROM, profile will be kept after updating BIOS. First adopter on 2.5 Gb E LAN onboard 2X Faster than ever
- Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 Gb E network connectivity, with at least 2 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1 Gb E networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
- Support Multi-Gig (10/100/1000/2500 Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet WIFI 6 802.11ax + BT 5 Module Wireless solution supports 802.11ax, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections & speeds up to 2.4 Gbps. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 & with faster transmission. Benefit of WIFI 6E
- 5.5X throughput than 802.11ac 1x 1
- 4X better network capacity, no traffic jams especially in those dense area with lots of devices
- Network efficiency increase for better user experience Connecting the Future
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2x 2 Type-C&174; Featuring the USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2x 2 design which is doubled the performance than previous generation of USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20 Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 compliant peripherals. Through the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C&174; connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of reversible connection to access & store massive amounts of data rapidly. Hi-Res Audio Hi-Res Audio certified, meaning that the product is capable of reproducing frequencies up to 40k Hz or above which ensures user with the best audio quality at all times. Immersive Gaming Vi Bes Realtek High-End HD Audio Codec ALC1220 120d B (A) SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, preventing issues such as low volume & distortion. With the new VB series audio controller, stream your voice to the world vibrantly with both front/rear microphone SNR up to 110/114d B (A). Multi-Zone Light Show Design Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support & 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. New User Interface All new EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan. My Favorites Add constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access. Storage Information Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE & M.2 interface. Changelog List all changes before saving & exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification. Intuitive Load Line Curve Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph. GIGABYTE's Easy Tune&132;&162; is a simple & easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system & memory clocks & 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 & 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. Q-Flash Plus Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory & graphics card. With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don&153;t need to install the CPU, memory & graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download & save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB (Universal Serial Bus) flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button & you&153;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. Solid Pin Power connector advantages
- Larger contact area for electricity
- More metal quantity to sustain higher power & generated heat
- Ultra durable & longer lifespan\n\n\n\n Internal I/ONumber of M.2 (M) slots 4 Thunderbolt headers 2USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors 1 Front panel connector Yes 12V power connector Yes Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIUSB 2.0 connectors 2USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 1TPM connector Yes Number of SATA III connectors 6 Number of chassis fan connectors 3 Front panel audio connector Yes EPS power connector (8-pin) Yes CPU fan connector Yes ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes RGB LED pin header Yes Technical details Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z690 Express Supported processor sockets LGA 1700PC health monitoring Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling Parallel processing technology support 2-Way Cross Fire X, Quad-GPU Cross Fire XHDMI version 2.1 Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCAudio Audio output channels 7.1 channels Performance Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDWindows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64, Windows 11 x 64 Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z690 Express RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Supported processor sockets LGA 1700PC health monitoring Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCProcessor Processor manufacturer Intel Compatible processor series Intel Core i 5, Intel Core i 7, Intel Core i 9 Supported processor sockets LGA 1700 Processor socket LGA 1700 Memory Number of memory slots 4 Memory slots type DIMMSupported memory types DDR5-SDRAMMemory channels Dual-channel ECCYes Non-ECCYes Supported memory clock speeds 4000, 4800, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000 MHz Maximum internal memory 128 GBUnbuffered memory Yes Storage controllers Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDSupported storage drive interfaces M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIRAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Number of storage drives supported 10RAID support Yes Graphics Parallel processing technology support 2-Way Cross Fire X, Quad-GPU Cross Fire X Maximum resolution 4096 x 2304 pixels HDCPYes Rear panel I/O ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 3USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2 Display Port version 1.2USB connector type USB Type-A, USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-CUSB 2.0 ports quantity 4 Wi Fi-AP antenna jack 2S/PDIF out port Yes Microphone in Yes Headphone outputs 2HDMI version 2.1HDMI ports quantity 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 Display Ports quantity 1USB 3.2 Gen 2x 2 Type-C ports quantity 1 Network Ethernet LANYes Wi-Fi Yes Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Ethernet interface type 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth Yes Bluetooth version 5.2 Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)WLAN controller model Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Features Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64, Windows 11 x 64 Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z690 Express Supported processor sockets LGA 1700PC health monitoring Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCAudio chip Realtek ALC1220-VBExpansion slots Number of M.2 (M) slots 4PCI Express x 16 slots 3BIOSBIOS type UEFI AMIClear CMOS jumper Yes BIOS memory size 256 Mbit ACPI version 5.0 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version 2.7 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version 2.7 Video Maximum resolution 4096 x 2304 pixels HDCPYes Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64, Windows 11 x 64 Bundled software Norton Internet Security, Realtek Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Weight & dimensions Width 305 mm Depth 244 mm Packaging content Cables included SATABundled software Norton Internet Security, Realtek Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility\n\n\n\n