Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4 | ATX Motherboard
ATX Form Factor
Intel Z690 Express Chipset
LGA1700 CPU socket
Support 12th Gen Intel Processors
2 x DDR4 DIMM (128GB) Memory
Motherboard Chipset – Intel Z690
CPU Socket – LGA 1700
Max Memory Slots – 2
Max Memory Support – 128 GB
Motherboard Form Factor – ATX
OVERVIEW
The Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4 is a high-end motherboard that supports the latest Intel 6th Gen Core processors. It comes with a heavy-duty power design and a 12-phase power design to supply ample power to the CPU.
The motherboard also has a total of four DDR4 slots that support up to 128GB of DDR4 memory, which can be overclocked to speeds of up to 3200MHz. It also has four PCI-E x16 slots, three PCI-E x1 slots, and six SATA III ports. It also comes with four USB 3.1 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, and six USB 2.0 ports. It also has one Gigabit Ethernet port and eight SATA III ports. The Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4 also has a total of six SATA III ports, one Gigabit Ethernet port, and eight USB 2.0 ports.
FEATURES
Exceptional Performance – With the rapid advancement of technology, GIGABYTE still maintains the latest trends and provides our customers with advanced features and the latest technologies. GIGABYTE Z690 series motherboards come with upgraded power solutions, the latest storage standards, and exceptional connectivity to enable optimized performance for gaming.
Advanced Thermal Solutions – The un-throttled performance of GIGABYTE Z690 series motherboards is ensured by creative and optimized thermal techniques to ensure optimal CPU, chipset, SSD stability, and low temperatures under full load applications and gaming.
Next Generation Connectivity – GIGABYTE Z690 series motherboards let you experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds with next-generation network and storage connectivity.
Specific aesthetics – GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful and intuitive software to help users control every aspect of the motherboard and provide a customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to suit your unique personality.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CPU 1. LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron Processors*
2. L3 cache varies with CPU
* Please refer to “CPU Support List” for more information.
Chipset 1. Intel Z690 Express Chipset
Memory 1. Support for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/DDR4 5000(O.C.)/4933(O.C.)/4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(O.C.)/4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
2. 4 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
3. Dual channel memory architecture
4. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
5. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
6. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Please refer to “Memory Support List” for more information.)
Onboard Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio Realtek ALC1220-VB CODEC
* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
High Definition Audio
2-channel analog output
Support for S/PDIF Out
7.1-channel digital signals
* Actual output of digital signals may vary depending on the playback content and software used, and an external DAC is required.
LAN Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Expansion Slots 1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 5.0 standard.)
2. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
(The PCIEX4 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Multi-Graphics Technology Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies
Storage Interface CPU:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB/M2P_SB)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
* Refer to “2-7 Internal Connectors,” for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. Intel Optane Memory Ready
* System acceleration with Intel Optane Memory can only be enabled on the M.2 connectors supported by the Chipset.
USB Chipset:
1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hub:
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Internal I/O Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
2 x addressable LED strip headers
2 x RGB LED strip headers
4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
1 x reset button
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
＊All fan headers are subject to support AIO_Pump, Pump, and high performance fan with the capability of delivering up to 2A/12V @ 24W.
Back Panel Connectors 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks
I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
BIOS 1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
@BIOS
EasyTune
Fast Boot
Game Boost
ON/OFF Charge
RGB Fusion
Smart Backup
System Information Viewer
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Realtek Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Operating System Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor ATX Form Factor
Dimensions 30.5cm x 24.4cm
Weight (Approximate) 1.9 kg
Specification: Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4 | ATX Motherboard
Product Type
Motherboards
CPU PLATFORM
INTEL
CPU SOCKET
LGA1700
Brand
Gigabyte
CHIPSET
Intel Z690
MAXIMUM MEMORY
128 GB
FORM FACTOR
ATX
IDEAL FOR GAMING
NO
WARRANTY
3 Years Warranty
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