DIRECT POWER DESIGN\n Z590 GAMING X motherboard uses an 12+1 phases digital CPU power design which

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https://www.youtube.com/embed/9t 6 Ahd E Ns MA\n\n VISION Series motherboards are built for creator pc. It featured with reliable performance, impressive connectivity, expandable on graphics, & ultra-fast storage for creators to deal with heavy design workloads such as video editing & 3D rendering. It's the perfect fit for DIY creators to build their own ideal machine.\n\n Go Further Without More Cables\n GIGABYTE Vision LINK is an extension of your idea & creation. Transmitting data, video output, & power charging all through one USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C&174; cable will simplify the user experience than ever. With seamless multitasking between your PC & devices, it lets you work like a pro.\n\n All at One Cable that Does It All\n Did you experience your pen display connecting to the PC with lots of cables? GIGABYTE Vision LINK lets you not only without cable clutter, but also the benefit of data, video, & power charging the same time. One USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C&174; cable connected, turn your workspace into neat & tidy.\n\n Vision LINK TB, Your Thunderbolt&132;&162; 4\n GIGABYTE Vision LINK TB is based on Thunderbolt&132;&162; 4, delivers 40 Gb/s high-bandwidth speeds, data, video, 60W power, & USB4&132;&162;

Specification compliance devices with the simplicity of just one cable. One simple connectivity to make your work better than ever.\n\n Add Graphic Power to You\n Ever wondered if you can have a high-end graphic performance of your pen display? The Display Port&132;&162;. In design provides the external graphic performance & the superior GPU ability for your pen display to use it. It brings your creation with incredible realism & performance.\n\n Connect devices you have. Like a Pro\n Creators engaged in drawing work usually connect with a high-end pen display. Now, it can even be directly presented on the big screen to discuss more details or real-time rendering during the proposal. Meanwhile, they can have a daisy chain of multiple Thunderbolt devices together & ultimately end up with just one cable to make the connectivity to be simple.\n\n Dual Intel&174; 2.5 Gb E Connectivity\n High-Bandwidth & Low-Latency access.\n With the dual Intel&174; 2.5 Gb E LAN design, you'll benefit from increased bandwidth for transfer speed, automated load balancing for smoother data flow, & instant failover if anything goes wrong.\n\n Intel&174; Wi-Fi 6 for our connected lives\n Intel&174; Wireless solution supports 802.11ax, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, fewer dropped connections, dealing with increasingly larger file sizes, & speeds up to 2.4 Gbps. Moreover, providing better WIFI signal strength of the antenna design compared to a traditional antenna.\n\n Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 20 Gbps\n No Hassle Connection.\n To feature the USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2x 2 connectivity design, which is double performance than the current USB3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20 Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 compliant peripherals. You can enjoy the ultimate connection flexibility to access & store massive amounts of data rapidly.\n\n Multi-card Support\n Make Your Expandability Flexible.\n Multi-graphics configurations offer better graphics performance for applications that demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.\n\n Full PCIe 4.0 Design\n For most prosumers & content creators, high bandwidth storage & high performance graphics card or accelerator cards are critical for their projects. This is especially true for 3D rendering & creating high resolution textures. To support most cutting edge devices, this motherboard support variety of PCIe 4.0 devices, including graphics card & M.2 SSD.\n\n PCIe Bandwidth\n Up to 31.58GB/s from new PCIe 4.0 x 16 slot designs for the next generation add on cards need tremendous bandwidth, including the graphics card, deep learning accelerator card, & the video capture card.\n\n SSD Read Speed\n Content creators workflows constantly involve huge files, such as images, videos, & 3D models. Time for editing, saving, & transferring those huge files can be substantially reduced with the new generation PCIe 4.0 SSD.\n\n Single 32GB Support\n Bring your tasks without lag.\n The maximum memory capacity on the Z590 motherboard is 128GB with the single slot supports up to 32GB. You can experience fast performance while working on complex design tasks, & getting real-time results.\n\n Triple PCIe M.2\n Faster Speed. More Space.\n To feature with triple M.2 connectors for extending storage available. M.2 PCIe SSD gives you 7X faster data transferring experience compared to 2.5" SATA solid-state drives. Enable the creativity to flow from thought to draft faster & get responsive performance without a wait.\n\n NVMe PCIe x 4 M.2\n GIGABYTE M.2 solution provides considerably high storage performance & provides ideal storage with RAID modes. To offer the best configuration in terms of NVMe storage for creators who demand high capacity, fast storage options, & complex 3D model rendering.\n\n Cooling Technology\n An effective cooling solution is essential for a heavy design workload to get away with slow down, crashes, & unexpected shutdown. Unconventional Heatsinks is designed for better thermal dissipation but also aesthetically appealing to creators. A heat pipe connects a giant curved heatsink & micro cube heatsink that can fully cover the VRM area. It ensures the heat can be dissipated efficiently.\n\n M.2 Thermal Guard\n GIGABYTE provides an Ultra-Efficient thermal solution for the latest PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD drives. The unique M.2 Thermal Guard prevents all the M.2 SSD from thermal throttling & dissipates heat before it becomes an issue.\n\n Smart Fan 6\n Numerous hybrid fan headers & temperature sensors are planted on the motherboard to monitor in real time & configure fan mode to fit different workloads via Smart Fan 6. Creators are allowed to set the trigger point to activate the fan & its corresponding speed. The fan completely stops when performing light tasks to avoid noise.\n\n DTS:X&174; Ultra\n Immersive sounds to go.\n DTS:X Ultra is capable of delivering consumers a truly premium entertainment experience by completely surrounding the listener & expanding the sound stage to create a more immersive environment. Supports channel-based, scene based, & object-based audio. Also, it takes movies, music, & interactive gaming experiences to an exciting new level.\n\n\n\n\n\n Product Model: Z590 VISION D\n\n\n

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https://www.youtube.com/embed/9t 6 Ahd E Ns MA\n\n VISION Series motherboards are built for creator pc. It featured with reliable performance, impressive connectivity, expandable on graphics, & ultra-fast storage for creators to deal with heavy design workloads such as video editing & 3D rendering. It's the perfect fit for DIY creators to build their own ideal machine.\n\n Go Further Without More Cables\n GIGABYTE Vision LINK is an extension of your idea & creation. Transmitting data, video output, & power charging all through one USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C&174; cable will simplify the user experience than ever. With seamless multitasking between your PC & devices, it lets you work like a pro.\n\n All at One Cable that Does It All\n Did you experience your pen display connecting to the PC with lots of cables? GIGABYTE Vision LINK lets you not only without cable clutter, but also the benefit of data, video, & power charging the same time. One USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C&174; cable connected, turn your workspace into neat & tidy.\n\n Vision LINK TB, Your Thunderbolt&132;&162; 4\n GIGABYTE Vision LINK TB is based on Thunderbolt&132;&162; 4, delivers 40 Gb/s high-bandwidth speeds, data, video, 60W power, & USB4&132;&162;

Specification compliance devices with the simplicity of just one cable. One simple connectivity to make your work better than ever.\n\n Add Graphic Power to You\n Ever wondered if you can have a high-end graphic performance of your pen display? The Display Port&132;&162;. In design provides the external graphic performance & the superior GPU ability for your pen display to use it. It brings your creation with incredible realism & performance.\n\n Connect devices you have. Like a Pro\n Creators engaged in drawing work usually connect with a high-end pen display. Now, it can even be directly presented on the big screen to discuss more details or real-time rendering during the proposal. Meanwhile, they can have a daisy chain of multiple Thunderbolt devices together & ultimately end up with just one cable to make the connectivity to be simple.\n\n Dual Intel&174; 2.5 Gb E Connectivity\n High-Bandwidth & Low-Latency access.\n With the dual Intel&174; 2.5 Gb E LAN design, you'll benefit from increased bandwidth for transfer speed, automated load balancing for smoother data flow, & instant failover if anything goes wrong.\n\n Intel&174; Wi-Fi 6 for our connected lives\n Intel&174; Wireless solution supports 802.11ax, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, fewer dropped connections, dealing with increasingly larger file sizes, & speeds up to 2.4 Gbps. Moreover, providing better WIFI signal strength of the antenna design compared to a traditional antenna.\n\n Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 20 Gbps\n No Hassle Connection.\n To feature the USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2x 2 connectivity design, which is double performance than the current USB3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20 Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 compliant peripherals. You can enjoy the ultimate connection flexibility to access & store massive amounts of data rapidly.\n\n Multi-card Support\n Make Your Expandability Flexible.\n Multi-graphics configurations offer better graphics performance for applications that demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.\n\n Full PCIe 4.0 Design\n For most prosumers & content creators, high bandwidth storage & high performance graphics card or accelerator cards are critical for their projects. This is especially true for 3D rendering & creating high resolution textures. To support most cutting edge devices, this motherboard support variety of PCIe 4.0 devices, including graphics card & M.2 SSD.\n\n PCIe Bandwidth\n Up to 31.58GB/s from new PCIe 4.0 x 16 slot designs for the next generation add on cards need tremendous bandwidth, including the graphics card, deep learning accelerator card, & the video capture card.\n\n SSD Read Speed\n Content creators workflows constantly involve huge files, such as images, videos, & 3D models. Time for editing, saving, & transferring those huge files can be substantially reduced with the new generation PCIe 4.0 SSD.\n\n Single 32GB Support\n Bring your tasks without lag.\n The maximum memory capacity on the Z590 motherboard is 128GB with the single slot supports up to 32GB. You can experience fast performance while working on complex design tasks, & getting real-time results.\n\n Triple PCIe M.2\n Faster Speed. More Space.\n To feature with triple M.2 connectors for extending storage available. M.2 PCIe SSD gives you 7X faster data transferring experience compared to 2.5" SATA solid-state drives. Enable the creativity to flow from thought to draft faster & get responsive performance without a wait.\n\n NVMe PCIe x 4 M.2\n GIGABYTE M.2 solution provides considerably high storage performance & provides ideal storage with RAID modes. To offer the best configuration in terms of NVMe storage for creators who demand high capacity, fast storage options, & complex 3D model rendering.\n\n Cooling Technology\n An effective cooling solution is essential for a heavy design workload to get away with slow down, crashes, & unexpected shutdown. Unconventional Heatsinks is designed for better thermal dissipation but also aesthetically appealing to creators. A heat pipe connects a giant curved heatsink & micro cube heatsink that can fully cover the VRM area. It ensures the heat can be dissipated efficiently.\n\n M.2 Thermal Guard\n GIGABYTE provides an Ultra-Efficient thermal solution for the latest PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD drives. The unique M.2 Thermal Guard prevents all the M.2 SSD from thermal throttling & dissipates heat before it becomes an issue.\n\n Smart Fan 6\n Numerous hybrid fan headers & temperature sensors are planted on the motherboard to monitor in real time & configure fan mode to fit different workloads via Smart Fan 6. Creators are allowed to set the trigger point to activate the fan & its corresponding speed. The fan completely stops when performing light tasks to avoid noise.\n\n DTS:X&174; Ultra\n Immersive sounds to go.\n DTS:X Ultra is capable of delivering consumers a truly premium entertainment experience by completely surrounding the listener & expanding the sound stage to create a more immersive environment. Supports channel-based, scene based, & object-based audio. Also, it takes movies, music, & interactive gaming experiences to an exciting new level.\n\n\n\n\n\n Product Model: Z590 VISION D\n\n\n

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Creativity Starts Here AERO Series motherboards are a fresh approach to creators that evolve with optimized features for content creation. To deliver reliable computing performance, impressive connectivity, expandable graphics, & ultra-fast storage for creators to deal with heavy design workloads like 3D rendering & feature-length video production. Go Further Without More Cables GIGABYTE Vision LINK is an extension of your idea & creation. Transmitting data, video output, & power charging all through one USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C&174; cable will simplify the user experience than ever. With seamless multitasking between your PC & devices, it lets you work like a pro. All at One Cable that Does It All. Did you experience your pen display connecting to the PC with lots of cables? GIGABYTE Vision LINK lets you not only without cable clutter, but also the benefit of data, video, & power charging the same time. One USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C&174; cable connected, turn your workspace into neat & tidy. Add Graphic Power to You Ever wondered if you can have your discrete, high-end graphics card to power your pen display? Through the Display Port&132;&162;_ In & Vision LINK connections, the performance of the discrete graphics card is delivered to the pen display. Bring your creation into incredible realism & performance. Display Port&132;&162; Alternate Mode with USB (Universal Serial Bus) Power Delivery Vision LINK equips with the unique capability of data delivery, the Display Port Alternate Mode for video signal, & 60W Power Delivery design for your devices charging. It&153;s a perfectly tailored connectivity for creators & professional artists. Wait No More Brings a speed network experience to life Intel&174; 2.5 Gb E network connectivity supports speeds up to 2.5 times faster than Gigabit Ethernet. It gives an immediate boost to overall network performance & data transfer speeds. WIFI 6, Ideal for All Your Online Activities Onboard WIFI 6 technology supports 802.11ax with Bluetooth module technology, enables gigabit wireless performance, fewer dropped connections, & reduces congestion in heavy bandwidth usage scenarios. Moreover, providing better WIFI signal strength of the antenna design compared to a traditional antenna. Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 20 Gbps No Hassle Connection. To feature the USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2x 2 connectivity design, which is double performance than the current 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. You can enjoy the ultimate connection flexibility to access & store massive amounts of data rapidly. Faster Instant Reaction Speed You can never have enough memory bandwidth, & DDR5 helps meet this insatiable need for speed. Whether you are editing hundreds of audio samples, handling 4K footage, or multitasking workloads, it boosts system performance & offers you a smooth experience. DDR5 Bandwidth DDR5 delivers at least 1.5X more bandwidth than the prior generation. This will facilitate the bandwidth needed for some applications, such as AI training & content creation.&1 Single 32GB Support Bring your tasks without lag. A single memory slot of the Z690 motherboard can support up to 32GB. With populated 2 DIMMs per channel on GIGABYTE Z690 motherboards, the maximum memory capacity support is 128GB. You can experience faster performance & instant access without any lag. The Fastest, Most Robust Level Equipped with the PCIe 5.0 x 16 slot designed to optimize multitasking & large workloads, that is also ready for a new PCIe 5.0 graphics card or storage device. Brings a new level of performance for demanding applications in the high-performance market. PCIe Bandwidth Up to 128 GB/s from new PCIe 5.0 x 16 slot designs for the next generation add on cards need tremendous bandwidth, including the graphics card, deep learning accelerator card & the video capture card. Fast Speed. More Space. This new model is equipped with four PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets & it is capable to deliver superior bandwidth. Upgrade your storage configuration now to accelerate your workflow. PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD gives you 7X faster data transferring speeds compared to 2.5&157; SATA solid-state drives. NVMe PCIe x 4 M.2 GIGABYTE's M.2 solution provides NVMe SSD RAID support for fast storage performance. For creators who demand high capacity & fast storage ability, the full speed PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets offer them the flexibility for many storage combinations. Creates Exclusive Storage Performance The exclusive four PCIe 4.0 x 4 M.2 sockets are designed to handle the most data-consuming tasks without extra configuration. Thermal Technology An effective cooling solution can prevent the risk of design work being interrupted by an unexpected system crash. GIGABYTE&153;s advanced thermal solutions provide a perfect balance of aesthetics & performance. A large heat sink design & Direct-Touch Heatpipe II ensure stability during creative sessions. M.2 Thermal Guard GIGABYTE provides an Ultra-Efficient thermal solution for the latest PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD drives. The enlarged M.2 heatsink also prevents thermal throttling of all M.2 SSDs & dissipates heat before it becomes a problem. SMART FAN 6 Numerous hybrid fan headers & temperature sensors are planted on the motherboard to monitor in real time & configure fan mode to fit different workloads via Smart Fan 6. Creators are allowed to set the trigger point to activate the fan & its corresponding speed. The fan completely stops when performing light tasks to avoid noise.\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 4 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, Noise, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling Parallel processing technology support 2-Way Cross Fire X, Quad-GPU Cross Fire XHDMI version 1.4 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, Noise, 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 4USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 1USB 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 2 Wi Fi-AP antenna jack 2S/PDIF out port Yes Microphone in Yes Headphone outputs 2HDMI version 1.4HDMI 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, Noise, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCAudio chip Realtek ALC4080 Expansion 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, c Fos Speed Weight & dimensions Width 305 mm Depth 244 mm Packaging content Cables included SATABundled software Norton Internet Security, c Fos Speed\n\n\n\n ...

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























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Z690 AORUS MASTER 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. UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE With technology moving so fast, GIGABYTE still keep up with the latest trends & provide our customers with advanced features & latest technology. GIGABYTE Z690 Series motherboards come with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards & outstanding connectivity to enable optimize performance for gaming.&1 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 With DIRECT VRM DESIGN & TANTALUM POLYMER CAPACITOR, Z690 motherboards transient response, voltage ripple & stability is highly enhanced under overclocking & heavy loading condition. 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. 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 6400 M Hz & Beyond AORUS is offering a tested & proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 6400 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. Direct-Touch Heatpipe II With an extra large 8mm heatpipe & made by a new manufacturing process which has narrow down the gap between the heatpipe & heatsink. The new Direct-Touch Heatpipe II greatly helps to dissipate the heat on MOSFETs. M.2 Thermal Guard III GIGABYTE Thermal Guard III ensures PCIe 4.0 SSD running at 7GB/s With No Throttling.&1 Nano Carbon Baseplate
- Base plate made from aluminum instead of traditional iron ensures 3X thermal conductivity.
- A thin layer of Nano Carbon is coated on the base plate through electrostatic adhesion to enhance thermal radiation capability.
- Transfer heat from the back side PCB to the base plate so the Nano Carbon base plate can dissipate heat passively.
- Effectively lowers backside PWM component temperature by 10%. Nano Carbon Coating This specialized nanostructure of carbon molecules has extraordinary thermal conductivity. Fins-Array III GIGABYTE new generation Fins-Array III delivers the ultimate thermal performance by using Extended Irregular fins to fill all available space & vastly increases surface area. A piece of Fins-Array III heatsink surface area is larger than 2 full size ATX motherboard PCB, therefore it tremendously boost thermal efficiency & heat exchange performance. Advanced internal fins construction
- 700% bigger surface.
- Extended Irregular design used all available space to dissipate heat. 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 7 temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve
- Dual Curve Mode Slope/ Stair dual mode for different user scenario 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. CONNECTIVITY GIGABYTE Z690 Series Motherboards let you experience ultimate connection flexibility & blazing data-transfer speed with next generation network, storage, & WIFI connectivity. AQUANTIA&174; 10 Gb E BASE-T Networking Next Generation Multi-Gig Gaming The AQUANTIA&174; AQC113C is a high-performance, backward compatible with 10GBASE-T/ 5GBASE-T/ 2.5GBASE-T/ 1000BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet Controller which is able to provide up to 10 Gb E network connectivity, with 10 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1 Gb E networking & is perfectly designed for media centers, workstations & gamers. ESS SABRE reference DAC ES9118
- ESS SABRE reference DAC (ESS 9118)
- Hyperstream Dynamic Range (SNR 125d B)
- High-Res music (32bit, 192 K Hz PCM)
- Super low THD+N (THD+N -112db) True High-Fidelity Music (Realtek ALC1220) Paired with Realtek's latest ALC1220 Codec, playback for surround sound audio & DSD enabled music are easier than ever. Audiophile Grade Capacitors (WIMA, Nichicon Fine Gold) To ensure a studio-quality experience, WIMA & Nichicon Fine Gold capacitors are used to provide power to the overall system. Precision Audio Stream (TXC OSCILLATOR) Provides precise time triggers to Digital-Analog Converters. High resistance to corrosion & oxidation. 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. Recreates an authentic, spatially accurate 3D audio experience for gaming over any headphones or speakers. Supports channel-based, scene based & object-based audio. Provides out-of-the-box calibration for a range of headphones & speakers. Provides post-processing enhancements & device level tuning for DTS&174; codecs. DTS Sound Unbound leverage Microsoft Spatial, enabling the the most believable, 3D audio experience for games. Immersion through DTS Headphone:X means in the sonic landscape, stationary & moving sounds can be heard from above, below or around the listener. Sounds pass around the listener with amazing externalization & accurate localization. PERSONALIZATION GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful & intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard & provide customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality. 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. Multi Key A multi-function reset button that can be reconfigured to other function in BIOS for different user scenarios.
- RGB Switch Turn off all lighting effect on motherboard.
- Direct-To-BIOS Boot into BIOS menu directly without pressing any keyboard button.
- Safe Mode Boot into BIOS safe mode to change specific option without losing other BIOS settings. 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. ULTRA DURABLE GIGABYTE Ultra Durable&132;&162; features its product durability & high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components & reinforce every slots to make each of them solid & durable.&1 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 + 8pin 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 5 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 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIUSB 2.0 connectors 2USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 2TPM connector Yes Number of SATA III connectors 6 Number of chassis fan connectors 4 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, Noise, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling Parallel processing technology support 2-Way Cross Fire X, Quad-GPU Cross Fire X Motherboard form factor Extended 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, Noise, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor Extended 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, 6200, 6400 MHz Maximum internal memory 128 GBUnbuffered memory Yes Storage controllers Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDSupported storage drive interfaces M.2, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIRAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Number of storage drives supported 11RAID 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 4USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 5USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 1 Display Port version 1.2USB connector type USB Type-A, USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-CWi Fi-AP antenna jack 2S/PDIF out port Yes Microphone in Yes Headphone outputs 5 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), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)LAN controller Marvell AQtion AQC113 C Ethernet interface type 10 Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth Yes Bluetooth version 5.2 Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)WLAN controller model Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 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, Noise, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor Extended ATXComponent for PCAudio chip Realtek ALC1220-VBExpansion slots Number of M.2 (M) slots 5PCI Express x 16 slots 3BIOSBIOS type UEFI AMIClear CMOS jumper Yes BIOS memory size 256 Mbit ACPI version 5.0 Clear CMOS button Yes 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, c Fos Speed Weight & dimensions Width 305 mm Depth 259 mm Packaging content Cables included SATABundled software Norton Internet Security, c Fos Speed\n\n\n\n

























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Z690 AORUS TACHYON is the pinnacle of overclocking motherboard completely designed by & for overclockers, who are continuously seeking to break unimaginable performance limit. Its specialized VRM design, memory layout trace & built-in overclocking buttons & switches enable overclocking enthusiasts to unleash full potential of latest generation Intel Core processor. VRM Design Digital PWM Controller VRM design uses RENESAS RAA229131 PWM controller that directly drives 15 phases for the highest efficiency. 105A Power Stage Each vcore VRM phase uses 105A RAA220105 Power stage for maximum current capacity under extreme overclocking. Tantalum Capacitor Matrix VRM design uses 100% full tantalum polymer capacitors for better transient response & less mechanical interference with extreme overclocking cooling device. Dual CPU Power Connectors Dual 8 pin CPU power connectors with metal shielding provide maximal current input to processor. Power Architecture GIGABYTE DIRECT VRM DESIGN 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 Matrix By using 100% tantalum polymer capacitors design, it's easier for professional overclockers to insulate VRM area & use LN2 pot to cool down CPU without mechanical interference. enhanced Transient Response With DIRECT VRM DESIGN & TANTALUM POLYMER CAPACITOR, Z690 motherboards transient response, voltage ripple & stability is highly enhanced under overclocking & heavy loading condition. Memory
- 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 XTREME MEMORY With 2-DIMM daisy chain memory trace layout, Z690 AORUS TACHYON can achieve the shortest memory DIMM distance between CPU, therefore reach the highest memory clock & the lowest latency. Shielded Memory Routing All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from external interference. Connectivity PCIe 5.0 DESIGN 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. Intel 802.11ax WIFI 6E Intel latest Wireless solution 802.11ax WIFI 6E with new dedicated 6 G Hz b&, 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
- Dedicated spectrum in 6 G Hz band for less interference
- 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 First adopter on Intel 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 2X 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 6E Advantage Spectrum congestion is huge problem in current WIFI environment nowadays because too many devices all use existing 2.4 G Hz & 5 G Hz spectrum, & it cause unreliable connection & slower speed. WIFI 6E is extended standard to WIFI 6, & it use dedicated 6 G Hz band that it provides not only brand new frequency to transfer data, but also spacious spectrum for future more devices. With WIFI 6E, users can enjoy faster connection & stronger signal than before. AORUS Antenna
- All new antenna supported 802.11ac 2.4 G Hz & 5 G Hz, 4d Bi signal gain
- 2x signal strength compared to traditional antenna design
- Two antenna with smart antenna function for the best WIFI signal transmitting
- Multiple angle tilt & magnetic base for the best signal strength direction & location\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 2 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 1 Number of SATA III connectors 6 Number of chassis fan connectors 4 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, Noise, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling Parallel processing technology support 2-Way Cross Fire X, Quad-GPU Cross Fire XHDMI version 2.1 Motherboard form factor Extended 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, Noise, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor Extended ATXComponent for PCProcessor Processor manufacturer Intel Compatible processor series Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 5, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 7, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 9 Supported processor sockets LGA 1700 Processor socket LGA 1700 Memory Number of memory slots 2 Memory slots type DIMMSupported memory types DDR5-SDRAMMemory channels Dual-channel ECCYes Non-ECCYes Supported memory clock speeds 7000, 4000, 4800, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200, 6400, 6600 MHz Maximum internal memory 64 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 2160 pixels HDCPYes Rear panel I/O ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 4USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 3USB connector type USB Type-A, USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-CWi Fi-AP antenna jack 2S/PDIF out port Yes PS/2 ports quantity 2 Microphone in Yes Headphone outputs 5HDMI version 2.1HDMI ports quantity 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 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), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Ethernet interface type 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth Yes Bluetooth version 5.2 Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)WLAN controller model Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 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, Noise, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor Extended 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 512 Mbit ACPI version 5.0 Clear CMOS button Yes System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version 2.7 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version 2.7 Video Maximum resolution 4096 x 2160 pixels HDCPYes Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64, Windows 11 x 64 Bundled software Norton Internet Security, c Fos Speed Weight & dimensions Width 305 mm Depth 270 mm Packaging content Cables included SATABundled software Norton Internet Security, c Fos Speed\n\n\n\n













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Z690 AORUS ULTRA 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. UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE With technology moving so fast, GIGABYTE still keep up with the latest trends & provide our customers with advanced features & latest technology. GIAGBYTE Z690 Series motherboards come with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards & outstanding connectivity to enable optimize performance for gaming.&1 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 With DIRECT VRM DESIGN & TANTALUM POLYMER CAPACITOR, Z690 motherboards transient response, voltage ripple & stability is highly enhanced under overclocking & heavy loading condition. Triple 7 GB/s Gen 4 M.2 PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 The exclusive 3 PCIe 4.0 M.2 & 2nd Generation 7000 MB/s SSD provides unparalleled Read / Write performance up to 21053 & 15499 MB/s. 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 6200 M Hz & Beyond AORUS is offering a tested & proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 6200 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. ADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTION Un-throttled performance is guaranteed by the enhanced thermal solution that incorporates Fins-Array, Heatpipe & Thermal Guards. The comprehensive solution delivers excellent heat dissipation. The Z690 AORUS Motherboards stays cool on VRMs & M.2 SSD even on full loading, making it most suitable for enthusiasts, overclockers & professional gamers. 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. M.2 Thermal Guard III GIGABYTE Thermal Guard III ensures PCIe 4.0 SSD running at 7GB/s With No Throttling.&1 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 9 temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve
- Dual Curve Mode Slope/ Stair dual mode for different user scenario 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. CONNECTIVITY GIGABYTE Z690 Series Motherboards let you experience ultimate connection flexibility & blazing data-transfer speed with next generation network, storage, & WIFI connectivity. 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 2X 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 802.11ax WIFI 6 with new dedicated 6 G Hz b&, 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 6
- 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
- Supports audio format up to 32-bit/384 K Hz & output SNR up to Rear/ Front 120d B 110d B.
- Automatically detects impedance of audio device, preventing low volume & distortion.
- Stream voice with up to 110d B (A) SNR via microphone. PERSONALIZATION GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful & intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard & provide customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality. 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. System Information Viewer 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. ULTRA DURABLE GIGABYTE Ultra Durable&132;&162; features its product durability & high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components & reinforce every slots to make each of them solid & durable.&1 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 4 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, Noise, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling Parallel processing technology support 2-Way Cross Fire X, Quad-GPU Cross Fire X 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, Noise, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCProcessor Processor manufacturer Intel Compatible processor series Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 5, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 7, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; 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, 6200 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 4USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 4 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 2 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 AX200 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, Noise, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCAudio chip Realtek ALC4080 Expansion 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, c Fos Speed Weight & dimensions Width 305 mm Depth 244 mm Packaging content Cables included SATABundled software Norton Internet Security, c Fos Speed\n\n\n\n

























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UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE With technology moving so fast, GIGABYTE still keep up with the latest trends & provide our customers with advanced features & latest technology. GIAGBYTE Z690 Series motherboards come with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards & outstanding connectivity to enable optimize performance for gaming. NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY GIGABYTE Z690 Series Motherboards let you experience ultimate connection flexibility & blazing data-transfer speed with next generation network & storage connectivity. DEFINITIVE AESTHETICS GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful & intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard & provide customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality. ULTRA DURABLE GIGABYTE Ultra Durable&132;&162; features its product durability & high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components & reinforce every slots to make each of them solid & durable.\n\n\n\n Technical details Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z690PC health monitoring Fan, Temperature, Voltage 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 Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z690RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10PC health monitoring Fan, Temperature, Voltage Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCProcessor Processor manufacturer Intel Compatible processor series Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 5, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 7, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 9 Processor socket LGA 1700 Memory Number of memory slots 32 Memory slots type DIMMSupported memory types DDR4-SDRAMMemory channels Dual-channel ECCYes Non-ECCYes Supported memory clock speeds 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3666, 3733, 3800, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4300, 4400, 4500, 4600, 4700, 4800, 4933, 5000, 5133, 5333 MHz Maximum internal memory 128 GBUnbuffered memory Yes Storage controllers Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDSupported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATA IIIRAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Graphics HDCPYes Internal I/OUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors 1 Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATA IIIUSB 2.0 connectors 2USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 1 Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)1 Number of SATA III connectors 6EPS power connector (8-pin) Yes CPU fan connector Yes ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes RGB LED pin header Yes 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 2USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 1USB 2.0 ports quantity 4 Thunderbolt ports quantity 2S/PDIF out port Yes HDMI ports quantity 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 Network Ethernet LANYes Wi-Fi No Ethernet interface type 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Features Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64 Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel Z690PC health monitoring Fan, Temperature, Voltage Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCAudio chip Realtek ALC1220-VBExpansion slots PCI Express x 16 slots 1BIOSBIOS 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 HDCPYes Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64 Weight & dimensions Width 305 mm Depth 244 mm\n\n\n\n ...

UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE\n With technology moving so fast, GIGABYTE still keep up with the latest trends & provide our customers with advanced features & latest technology. GIAGBYTE Z690 Series motherboards come with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards & outstanding connectivity to enable optimize performance for gaming.\n\n 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.\n\n Tantalum Polymer Capacitor\n- Lower impedance than regular capacitor to reduce voltage ripple&1\n- Stable capacitance under high temperature&1\n- Mounted right under the CPU area to stabilize CPU voltage during heavy loading\n\n 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.\n\n Hybrid Cores Optimization\n 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.\n- Deactivate all E-Core\n- Zero compromise on gaming performance\n- Up to 20% lower CPU package power\n- Up to 5&176;C lower CPU temperature\n\n XTREME MEMORY\n 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.\n\n Support for DDR5 XMP Up to 6000 M Hz & Beyond\n 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.\n\n Unlock DDR5 Voltage\n- GIGABYTE exclusive circuit design unlocks Native DDR5 voltage control\n- Transforms Native DDR5 memory module to Overclocked DDR5 memory\n- Increases DDR5 memory overclocking performance & capability\n- Supports all PMIC vendors for maximum compatibility\n\n Shielded Memory Routing\n All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from external interference.\n\n 2X Large Surface\n Increased surface area up to 2X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.\n\n Real One-piece Build\n TMOS is a TRUE single piece heatsink. Its one-piece design & larger surface drastically improve the cooling performance against competitors&153; multi-piece design.\n\n Multi-Cut Design\n 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.\n\n M.2 Thermal Guard\n With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling & bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.\n\n 3% Cooler by implementing\n 2X copper PCB Design\n 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.\n\n 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.\n\n- High Current Support\n Each fan headers support PWM & DC fan & Water cooling Pump, & up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection\n- Precision Control\n Up to 6 temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve\n- Dual Curve Mode\n Slope/ Stair dual mode for different user scenario\n- Fan Stop\n Fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point\n\n Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI\n Improve fan curve UI\n We increase control points from 5 to 7 & larger fan speed graph for precise & easier fan curve control.\n Slope/ Stair dual graph mode\n 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.\n Manual Input\n For advanced users, we provide fan speed manual input for more precise control.\n EZ Tuning\n Use can place 4 EZ Tuning points at rough temperature/fan speed, & Smart Fan 6 can quickly generate a fan curve.\n Fan curve profile\n Fan curve profile can be saved in BIOS ROM, profile will be kept after updating BIOS.\n\n NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY\n GIGABYTE Z690 Series Motherboards let you experience ultimate connection flexibility & blazing data-transfer speed with next generation network & storage connectivity.\n\n First adopter on 2.5 Gb E LAN onboard\n 2X Faster than ever\n- 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.\n- Support Multi-Gig (10/100/1000/2500 Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet\n\n Connecting the Future
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2x 2 Type-C&174;\n 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.\n\n Hi-Res Audio\n 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.\n\n Immersive Gaming Vi Bes\n Realtek High-End HD Audio Codec\n 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).\n\n DEFINITIVE AESTHETICS\n GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful & intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard & provide customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality.\n\n Multi-Zone Light Show Design\n 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\n\n BIOS\n New User Interface\n All new EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.\n My Favorites\n Add constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.\n Storage Information\n Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE & M.2 interface.\n Changelog\n List all changes before saving & exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.\n Intuitive Load Line Curve\n Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.\n\n Easy Tune&132;&162;\n 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.\n\n System Information Viewer\n 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.\n\n ULTRA DURABLE\n GIGABYTE Ultra Durable&132;&162; features its product durability & high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components & reinforce every slots to make each of them solid & durable.\n\n Q-Flash Plus\n Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory & graphics card.\n 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!\n\n Solid Pin Power Connectors\n AORUS motherboards feature solid plated ATX 24pin & ATX 12V 8pin + 4pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.\n\n Solid Pin Power connector advantages\n- Larger contact area for electricity\n- More metal quantity to sustain higher power & generated heat\n- Ultra durable & longer lifespan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Model: Z690 GAMING X\n\n\n\n Manual: https://d 5bm 31en 4blvo.cloudfront.net/uploads/pdf/mmo_95598597_1636973662_597_48058.pdf\n\n\n\n
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