Intel® Z690 Chipset
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Intel® Z690 GAMING Motherboard with 16*+1+2 Twin Hybrid Phases Digital Power Design, DDR5 XTREME MEMORY Design, PCIe 5.0 Design, Fully Covered Thermal Design, 4 x PCIe 4.0 M.2 with Enlarged Thermal Guard, 2.5GbE LAN, 120dB Hi-Res Audio with WIMA, Rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 TYPE-C®, RGB FUSION 2.0, Q-Flash Plus
- Supports Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th /12th processors
- Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5, 4 DIMMs
- 16*+1+2 Twin Hybrid Phases Digital Power Design with 60A DrMOS* and Tantalum Polymer Capacitor
- DDR5 XTREME MEMORY Design with SMD DIMM and Shielded Memory Routing
- Fully Covered Thermal Design with High Coverage MOSFET Heatsinks
- AMP-UP Audio with ALC1220 and WIMA Audio Capacitors
- Fast 2.5GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management
- 4 x Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2 with Enlarged Thermal Guards
- SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen2x2 TYPE-C® delivers up to 20Gb/s transfer speeds
- RGB FUSION 2.0 with Multi-Zone Addressable LED Light Show Design, Support Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
- Smart Fan 6 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
- Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
* DrMOS maximum current capacity is based on VCORE Phase.
OVERVIEW
PERFORMANCE
DDR5
THERMAL
CONNECTIVITY
PERSONALIZATION
ULTRA DURABLE
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DisplayPort
2
HDMI
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Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
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2.5 GbE LAN
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Advanced Thermal Design
- Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks
- 5 W/mK Thermal Conductivity Pad
- Integrated IO Shield
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4* M.2 Ultra Storage Performance Connectors
- 4*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2
- 2*Enlarged Thermal Guards
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AMP-UP Audio
- ALC1220-VB Audio
- High-End Audio Capacitor
- Audiophile Grade WIMA Capacitors
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RGB FUSION 2.0
- Addressable LED Header*2
- RGB LED Header*2
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16*+1+2 Twin Hybrid Phases Digital Power Design
- 60A DrMOS
- PCIe 5.0 Ready PCB
- Premium Choke and Capacitor
- 6-Layer & 2X Copper PCB
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Solid Pin Power Connectors
- 24 pin ATX Power Connector
- 8+4 pin CPU Power Connector
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Dual Channel DDR5, 4 DIMMs
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Supports 12th Gen. Intel Core™ Processors
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Front USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C® for Connecting Devices
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Next Generation PCIe 5.0 Design
- 1*PCIe 5.0 x16 SMD Slot
- Ultra Durable™ SMD PCIe 5.0 Armor
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6*SATA 6Gb/s
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Q-FLASH Plus Onboard Button
* 8+8 phases parallel power design
Twin Hybrid VRM Design
PCIe 5.0 Design
Hybrid Cores Optimization
UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE
With technology moving so fast, GIGABYTE still keep up with the latest trends and provide our customers with advanced features and latest technology. GIAGBYTE Z690 Series motherboards come with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimize performance for gaming.
To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance of Intel's new generation CPU, GIGABYTE Z690 series equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.
To unleash full potential of multi-cores CPU performance
For CPU integrated GPU performance
Provide stable power for CPU integrated PCIe & Memory controller
* 8+8 phases parallel power design
Tantalum Polymer Capacitor
- • Lower impedance than regular capacitor to reduce voltage ripple
- • Stable capacitance under high temperature
- • Mounted right under the CPU area to stabilize CPU voltage during heavy loading
1. 1x Reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
2. 6-Layer PCIe 5.0 Ready PCB
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 and maintain good signal integrity, GIGABYTE R&D uses the low impedance PCB to provide the maximum performance.
SMD Iron Claw
Double Locking Bracket
Tensile Strength
SMD High-Frequency
Ultra Durable™ SMD PCIe 5.0 Armor
GIGABYTE' exclusive stainless steel shielding design.
1. SMD Iron Claw
By means of multi-point stainless steel pins penetrating the PCB to increase the strength of the SMD slot to improve the Durability.
2. Double Locking Bracket
3. Tensile Strength
4. Tensile
Strength
Hybrid Cores Optimization
With new Intel Hybrid technology, GIGABYTE exclusively creates two new "CPU Upgrade" in BIOS
profiles to meet different users’ scenarios by adjusting P-Core and E-Core activation and
voltage
policy.
GAMING
- • Deactivate all E-Core
- • Zero compromise on gaming performance
- • Up to 20% lower CPU package power
- • Up to 5°C lower CPU temperature
Max Performance
- • Activate all P-Core and E-Core
- • Maximize full multi-cores performance
XMP 6000+
Unlock DDR5 Voltage
Shielded Memory Routing
XMP3.0
XTREME MEMORY
GIGABYTE Z690 Motherboards feature the latest DDR5 architecture and
XMP 3.0 capability. The new DDR5 memory technology brings 50%
more bandwidth to the platform and increases the system performance
drastically by implementing Unlocked Native DDR5 Voltage,
Xtreme Memory Routing and reliable SMD slot. In addition to the hardware
upgrades, the user friendly UI provides full functionality to overclock higher
with exclusive DDR5 tuning capability.
DDR5 Comes with 50%
Performance Increase
DDR5 delivers 50% improvement compared to last generation. DDR5
massively elevates the system level performance. DDR5 provides more
bandwidth to keep up with the higher CPU core count bandwidth
requirement. The new memory architecture also reduces the power
consumption.
* USE AIDA64 to compare the write, read, and copy on DDR5 4800 vs
DDR4 3200.
Support for DDR5 XMP Up to 6000MHz and Beyond*
AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with
profiles up to
6000MHz and beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that
their
memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their
AORUS
motherboard.
*XMP profile support may vary depending on memory module.
Please see the complete validated memory support list. Product features may vary by
model.
Unlock DDR5 Voltage
DDR4
DDR4 voltage is managed by MB with wide range
Native DDR5
Secure Mode
MB provides fixed 5V to Native DDR5 memory and built-in PMIC outputs locked 1.1v to memory
IC.
GIGABYTE Exclusive DDR5 Circuit Design
Programmable Mode
GIGABYTE’s exclusive design unlocks Native DDR5 PMIC secure mode into programmable mode and
control
Native DDR5 voltage with wide range.
- • GIGABYTE exclusive circuit design unlocks Native DDR5 voltage control
- • Transforms Native DDR5 memory module to Overclocked DDR5 memory
- • Increases DDR5 memory overclocking performance and capability
- • Supports all PMIC vendors for maximum compatibility
* Memory overclocking capabiblity will vary based on users' hardware configuration
Shielded Memory Routing
All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect
from
external interference.
Non-shielded
DDR5 Auto Booster
Automatically Boost the Native DDR5 frequency to 5000MHz while the system is
under
heavy loading by a single click.
DDR5 Memory Upgrade
GIGABYTE BIOS offers pre-defined and retrievable profiles for users to get
higher
performance easily. The profiles are based on a database that is created by
checking
each memory IC and PMIC vendors to optimize the modules to unleash their
full
potential. This is a time saving feature to manually configure overclocked
DDR5
memory kits.
- • Instantly upgrade memory performance
- • Overclock Native and XMP 3.0 DDR5 memory to higher frequency easily
- • No need to input dozens of memory parameters such as clock, voltage and timings
- • Built-in wide variety pre-tuned profiles database for different memory IC vendors
*DDR5 MEMORY UPGRADE involves DDR5 memory overclocking,
overclocking capability depends on users’ hardware configuration
overclocking capability depends on users’ hardware configuration
XMP 3.0 User Profile
Define and create your own SPD profile into Native and XMP 3.0 memory modules or apply the pre-tuned profiles to XMP 3.0 User Profile. Two user-defined profiles can be saved, loaded either locally or from/to an external storage device.
- • Two empty SPD profiles can be defined by users and carry to next computer
- • Transfer DDR5 XMP Booster profiles into XMP 3.0 User Profiles
- • Quick memory performance simulation based on user input clock and timing parameters
- • Profile save and load function to share your memory parameters online
SPD Re-defined or retrieve from database
Performance Simulation
Save/Load Profile
Overclocked Performance
Profile Clearance
Thermal Design
Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsink
M.2 Thermal Guard
2X Copper PCB
SMART FAN 6
1. Fully Covered Thermal Design
High coverage MOSFET and integrated molding Heatsinks to improve thermal efficiency with better airflow and heat exchange.
2. 5 W/mK Thermal Pad
By using 1.5mm thicker 5 W/mK thermal conductivity pads, it can transfer 2.7x more heat compared to traditional thermal pads in the same time.
3. M.2 Thermal Guard
The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.
4. Enlarged Thermal Guard
Enlarged double-sided M.2 heatsink prevents high-speed, large capacity PCIe 4.0/3.0 SSDs with double side flash from throttling due to overheating.
5. 2X Copper PCB
2X Copper PCBs design effectively lower the component temperature by its high thermal conductivity and low impedance.
1. 2X Large Surface
Increased surface area up to 2X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves
heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.
2. Real One-piece Build
TMOS is a TRUE single piece heatsink. Its one-piece design and larger surface
drastically improve the cooling
performance against competitors’ multi-piece design.
3. Multi-Cut Design
TMOS features several channels and 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
With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.
Thermal Throttling As Temperature Rises
3% Cooler by implementing
2X copper PCB Design
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’s high thermal conductivity and lower impedance.
Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool
and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump, and users can easily define each fan curve based on
different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface.
Headers & Sensors
6 PWM/DC Fan Headers
6 Internal Temperature Sensors
Cooling Features
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High Current SupportEach fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection
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Precision ControlUp to 6 temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve
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Dual Curve ModeSlope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario
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Fan StopFan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point
Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI
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Improve fan curve UI
We increase control points from 5 to 7 and larger fan speed graph for precise
and easier fan curve
control.
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Slope/Stair dual graph mode
Fan curve can be quickly switch with Slope and Stair modes for different user
scenario. Slope is
traditional and
intuitive linear fan speed curve. With newly added Stair non-linear mode, fan
keeps at same speed
between specified
temperature interval.
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Manual Input
For advanced users, we provide fan speed manual input for more precise control.
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EZ Tuning
Use can place 4 EZ Tuning points at rough temperature/fan speed, and Smart Fan 6
can quickly generate a
fan curve.
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Fan curve profile
Fan curve profile can be saved in BIOS ROM, profile will be kept after updating
BIOS.
Achieve fan silence. With Fan Stop, map any fan to stop completely when temperatures drop below a specified threshold. Which fan stops, based on readings from which sensor, and at what temperature—all of it can be customized to your liking.
Intelligent Fan Control Design
2.5 GbE LAN
USB3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
AMP-UP Audio
NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY
GIGABYTE Z690 Series Motherboards let you experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speed with next generation network and storage connectivity.
First adopter on 2.5 GbE LAN onboard
2X Faster than ever
- Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least 2 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
- Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet
Connecting the Future - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
Featuring the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 design which is doubled the performance than previous generation of USB 3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. Through the USB Type-C® connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of reversible connection to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly.
Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio certified, meaning that the product is capable of reproducing frequencies up to
40kHz
or above which ensures user with the best audio quality at all times.
Immersive Gaming
ViBes
Realtek High-End HD Audio Codec
ALC1220 120dB(A) SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp automatically detects impedance of
your head-worn audio device,
preventing issues such as low volume and distortion.
With the new VB series audio controller, stream your voice to the world vibrantly with both
front/rear microphone SNR up
to 110/114dB(A).
RGB FUSION
UEFI BIOS
Easy Tune
System Information Viewer
DEFINITIVE AESTHETICS
GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard and 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 and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard
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Cycle Color -
Static -
Pulse -
Flash -
Double Flash -
Music -
Random -
Game -
Digital A -
Digital B -
Digital C
BIOS
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 and M.2 interface.
Changelog
List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings
modification.
Intuitive Load Line Curve
Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.
EasyTune™
GIGABYTE's EasyTune™ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to
fine-tune their system settings or adjust
system and memory clocks and 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 and 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
Solid Pin
ULTRA DURABLE
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ features its product durability and high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce every slots to make each of them solid and durable.
Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.
With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don’t need to install the CPU, memory and
graphics
card nor
enter the BIOS menu to flash
the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on
the USB
flash
drive, then press the
dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you’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 and generated heat
- Ultra durable and longer lifespan
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