Gigabyte Z690 AERO D is a DDR5 E ATX PC Motherboard that brings a fresh approach for creators and gamers. It is a desktop motherboard offering reliability, impressive connectivity, ultra-fast storage, and an expandable graphics option. Using Gigabyte Z690 AERO D, you can work with 3D rendering and video production.
Gigabyte Z690 AERO D DDR5 E ATX Motherboard is designed with an Intel 1700 CPU Socket and supports 12th & 13th Gen desktop processors. It features 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets that support up to 192GB of RAM. The DDR5 RAM of Z690 AERO D has an overclocking speed of up to 6400 MHz. Hence, Gigabyte Z690 AERO D is one of the best motherboards for gaming.
Moreover, this Gigabyte motherboard has an Integrated Graphics Processor & Intel Thunderbolt 4 Controller for the best graphical output. Gigabyte Z690 AERO D DDR5 E ATX Motherboard features Intel WIFI 6E & front USB 3.2 to deliver a smooth network connection.
FEATURES:
Supports 13th Generation Intel Core Processors and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold Desktop Processors
Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5 RAM, 4 DIMMs up to 192GB RAM
Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for PCle 5.0 GPU or NVMe storage options.
Easy cable management with VisionLINK TB I/O design
Intel Thunderbolt 4 for limitless connectivity.
AQUANTIA 10GbE LAN and Intel 2.5GbE LAN for more stable network
Intel WIFI 6E 802.11ax 2T2R & BT5 with new antenna for better wireless signal
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C for an easy and hassle-free connection.
4 x Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0 x 4 M.2 connectors for an enlarged thermal guidance
Advanced thermal solution design for better heat dissipation during high loads
Intelligent Smart Fan 6 features several Temperature Sensors, for fan mode configuration.
Q-Flash Plus – No need for installing components like CPU, RAM, and graphics Card for updating BIOS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Gigabyte Z690 AERO D DDR5 E ATX Motherboard
Model
Z690 AERO D
CPU
LGA1700 socket: Support for 13th Generation Intel Core Processors and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors*
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
Intel Z690 Express Chipset
Memory
Support for DDR5 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MT/s memory modules
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to “Memory Support List” for more information.)
Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel Thunderbolt 4 Controller:
1 x VisionLINK TB connector (Intel Thunderbolt 4/USB Type-C port)
1 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 connector (USB Type-C port)
* The Intel Thunderbolt 4 connectors support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video outputs and a maximum resolution of 5120×2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (via single display output)
* Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of Thunderbolt devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 2-7, “Back Panel Connectors,” for more information.)
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@30 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Expansion Slots
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.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
(The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 5.0 standard.)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
(The PCIEX4 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Audio
Realtek ALC4080 codec (rear panel audio)
Support for DTS:X Ultra
High Definition Audio
2-channel
Realtek ALC897 codec (front panel audio)
Chipset+Intel Thunderbolt 4 Controller:
2 x USB Type-C ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support Chipset:
1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support, available through the internal USB header
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Expansion Slots
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.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
(The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 5.0 standard.)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
(The PCIEX4 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Back Panel Connectors
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x DisplayPort In port
1 x HDMI port
2 x Thunderbolt 4 connectors (USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support)
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
2 x RJ-45 ports
2 x audio jacks
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
3 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
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 2×2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x noise detection header
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x reset button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
2 x temperature sensor headers
I/O Controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip
Wireless Communication module
WIFI Module
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
BLUETOOTH 5.3
Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
H/W Monitoring
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
Noise detection
BIOS
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
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)
cFosSpeed
Operating System
Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
E-ATX Form Factor
Dimensions
30.5 x 25.9 (cm)
Specification: Gigabyte Z690 AERO D DDR5 E ATX Motherboard
