The Gigabyte Z690 AERO G DDR4 is equipped with four PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets, provides high bandwidth, and upgrades your storage capacity to accelerate creative workflow. The PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD gives you a 7X faster data transfer experience than a 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drive.
An effective cooling solution can prevent the risk of the design work being interrupted by an unexpected system crash. GIGABYTE’s advanced thermal solutions provide a perfect balance of aesthetics and performance, and a large heat sink design and direct-touch Heatpipe II ensure stability during creative sessions. This motherboard is compatible with Intel 12th gen CPU 12900k, 12700k, and more. Bring your work without interruption.
A single memory slot on the Z690 motherboard can support up to 32GB. The GIGABYTE Z690 motherboard supports a maximum memory capacity of 128GB, with a crowded 2 DIMM per channel. You can feel the fast performance and instant access without any gaps.
FEATURES:
12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors Support
Double Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
PCle 5.0 x16 slot design can be prepared for PCle 5.0 GPU or NVMe storage
Go further cable-free with the VisionLINK I/O arrangement
Gets a speed network experience with Intel 2.5GbE LAN
No annoying connection with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C on the front
Advanced thermal architecture design for adequate heat dissipation
4 x ultra-fast NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors with ample thermal guard
WIFI6 2×2 802.11ax 2T2R and BT5 with new antenna for more suitable signal
Q-Flash Plus Updates BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory, and Graphics Card
Smart Fan 6 features hybrid fan headers and numerous temperature detectors for fan mode configuration
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Gigabyte Z690 AERO G DDR4
Model
Z690 AERO G DDR4
CPU
LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron Processors*
L3 cache varies with the CPU
Chipset
Intel Z690 Express Chipset
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
Memory
– 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
– 4 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
– Dual channel memory architecture
– Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
– Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
– Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
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
Graphics
– Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:
– 1 x USB Type-C port, supporting USB Type-C and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096×2304 at 60 Hz * Support for drawing tablets and 20V at 3A of power delivery. * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
– 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 at 30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.
Multi-Graphics Technology
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies
Audio
– Realtek ALC4080 CODEC
– High Definition Audio
– 2-channel analog output
– Support for S/PDIF Out
– 7.1-channel digital signals * Actual output of digital signals may vary depending on the playback content and software used, and an external DAC is required.
LAN
Intel 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
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.
(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 5.0 standard.)
– 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
(The PCIEX4 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Storage
CPU:
– 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset:
– 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
– 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_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.
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
– 4 x system fan headers
– 2 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
– 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
– 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
– 1 x noise detection header
– 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 serial port header
– 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
– 1 x reset button
– 1 x reset jumper
– 2 x temperature sensor headers
– 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors
– 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
– 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
– 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
– 1 x DisplayPort In port
– 1 x HDMI port
– 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
– 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
– 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
– 1 x RJ-45 port
– 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
– 2 x audio jacks
USB
Chipset:
– 2 x USB Type-C ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support (1 port on the back panel, – 1 port available through the internal USB header)
– 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
– 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
– 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are available through the internal USB header
– 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:
– 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
– 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports are available through the internal USB headers
Wireless Communication module
WIFI Module
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
BLUETOOTH 5.2
Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate * Actual data rate may vary depending on the environment and equipment.
Hardware Monitor
– 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
OS
– Support for Windows 11 64-bit
– Support for Windows 10 64-bit
I/O Controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip
Unique Feature
– 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)
– cFosSpeed
