Z690 AERO D (rev. 1.x)
Intel® Z690 Chipset
AERO
Powerful I/O
Connectivity
Performance
ULTRA FAST STORAGE
Stay Cool
Amazing Sound
Key Features
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, and ultra-fast storage for creators to deal with heavy design workloads like 3D rendering and feature-length video production.
Go Further Without More Cables
GIGABYTE VisionLINK is an extension of your idea and creation. Transmitting data, video output, and power charging all through one USB Type-C® cable will simplify the user experience than ever. With seamless multitasking between your PC and devices, it lets you work like a pro.
* Compatibility may vary according to system configuration and device specifications.
All at One Cable that Does It All.
Did you experience your pen display connecting to the PC with lots of cables? GIGABYTE VisionLINK lets you not only without cable clutter, but also the benefit of data, video, and power charging the same time. One USB Type-C® cable connected, turn your workspace into neat and tidy.
Compatible Pen Display
* The connection may vary depending on the pen display.
VisionLINK TB, Your Thunderbolt™ 4
GIGABYTE VisionLINK TB is based on Thunderbolt™ 4, delivers 40Gb/s high-bandwidth speeds, data, video, 60W power, and USB4™ specification compliance devices with the simplicity of just one cable. One simple connectivity to make your work better than ever.
Add Graphic Power to You
Ever wondered if you can have your discrete, high-end graphics card to power your pen display? Through the DisplayPort™_In and VisionLINK connections, the performance of the discrete graphics card is delivered to the pen display. Bring your creation into incredible realism and performance.
Connect Devices You Have. Like a Pro
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 and ultimately end up with just one cable to make the connectivity to be simple.
*Compatibility may vary according to system configuration and device specifications.
Wait No More
Make Your Network More Scalable
Onboard Marvell® AQtion 10 GbE Ethernet has driven high throughput performance and low latency to ensure faster transfer of large files used in data-intensive applications.
Intel® 2.5 GbE network connectivity supports speeds up to 2.5 times faster than Gigabit Ethernet. It gives an immediate boost to overall network performance and data transfer speeds.
Do more on the go with Intel WIFI 6E
Intel latest wireless solution WIFI 6E 802.11ax with a new dedicated 6GHz band, enables gigabit wireless performance, fewer dropped connections, and reduces congestion in heavy bandwidth usage scenarios. Moreover, providing better WIFI signal strength of the antenna design compared to a traditional antenna.
WIFI 6E Advantage
Spectrum congestion is huge problem in current WIFI environment nowadays because too many devices all use existing 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrum, and it cause unreliable connection and slower speed. WIFI 6E is extended standard to WIFI 6, and it use dedicated 6GHz 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 and stronger signal than before.
SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps
No Hassle Connection.
To feature the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity design, which is double performance than the current USB 3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. You can enjoy the ultimate connection flexibility to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly.
Faster Instant Reaction Speed
You can never have enough memory bandwidth, and 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 and 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 and content creation.
Compress and share your artwork more effectively
* 7-ZIP Benchmark tests are conducted using specific computer system and reflect the approximate performance.
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 and instant access without any lag.
Multi-Card Support
Make Your Expandability Flexible.
Multi-card configurations provide better utility for applications such as 3D design or media workflows, deep learning, video film editing, and SSD storage capacity upgrades for maximum productivity. With expandable PCIe slots, you can do more than ever before.
The Fastest,
Most Robust Level
Most Robust Level
Equipped with the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot designed to optimize multitasking and 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.
1.PCIe 5.0 x16 SMD Slots
Supports new PCIe 5.0 graphics or accelerator card
2.PCIe 5.0 Components
Next generation components ensure full compliance with PCIe 5.0
PCIe Bandwidth*
Up to 128 GB/s from new PCIe 5.0 x16 slot designs for the next generation add on cards need tremendous bandwidth, including the graphics card, deep learning accelerator card and the video capture card.
Total Bi-Directional Bandwidth
*Theoretical Bandwidth based on PCI Express Specification.
Fast Speed. More Space.
This new model is equipped with four PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets and 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” SATA solid-state drives.
NVMe PCIe x4 M.2
GIGABYTE's M.2 solution provides NVMe SSD RAID support for fast storage performance. For creators who demand high capacity and 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 x4 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’s advanced thermal solutions provide a perfect balance of aesthetics and performance. A large heat sink design and Direct-Touch Heatpipe II ensure stability during creative sessions.
M.2 Thermal Guard III
The new M.2 Thermal Guard III design elevates the height of the M.2 heatsink to increase the surface area for cooling M.2 SSDs. It prevents the thermal throttling at high transfer speeds and dissipates heat before it becomes a problem.
Throttle free performance
*The result is based on internal lab test for reference only, real performance may vary. Test conditions are under open case, 25˚C ambient temperature, no airflow, AIO Cooler and the latest Gen4 7000 SSD running IO meter for two hours.
SMART FAN 6
Numerous hybrid fan headers and temperature sensors are planted on the motherboard to monitor in real time and configure fan mode to fit different workloads via Smart Fan 6. Creators are allowed to set the trigger point to activate the fan and its corresponding speed. The fan completely stops when performing light tasks to avoid noise.
DTS:X® Ultra
Immersive sounds to go.
DTS:X Ultra is capable of delivering consumers a truly premium entertainment experience by completely surrounding the
listener and expanding the sound stage to create a more immersive environment. Supports channel-based, scene based, and
object-based audio.
Also, it takes movies, music, and interactive gaming experiences to an exciting new level.
Intel® Z690 Creator Motherboard with unique VisionLINK TB I/O design, Next Gen memory DDR5, Thunderbolt™4, Intel® WIFI6E 802.11ax, AQUANTIA® 10GbE LAN and Intel® 2.5GbE LAN, Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, 4 x NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C®
- • Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ series processors
- • Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5, 4 DIMMs
- • Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots can be ready for PCle 5.0 GPU or NVMe storage
- • Go further without more cables by VisionLINK TB I/O design
- • The limitless connectivity by Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4
- • Make your network more scalable with AQUANTIA® 10GbE LAN and Intel® 2.5GbE LAN
- • Intel® WIFI 6E 802.11ax 2T2R & BT5 with new antenna for better signal
- • No Hassle Connection with front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
- • 4 x Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors with enlarged thermal guards
- • Advanced thermal solution design for the better thermal dissipation
- • Smart Fan 6 features hybrid fan headers and numerous temperature sensors for fan mode configuration
- • Q-Flash Plus Updates BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
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