Gigabyte Z690 Aero D (rev. 1.0) Motherboard

Gigabyte Z690 Aero D (rev. 1.0) Motherboard :

Features :

Overview :

Creativity Starts Here

Gigabyte Z690 Aero D 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 Z690 Aero D Have 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.

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.

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.

Fast Speed. More Space.

This Gigabyte Z690 Aero D 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.

Thermal Technology

Gigabyte Z690 Aero D have 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.

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.

Specifications :

• CPU

1. LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel^®Core™ i9 processors/Intel^® Core™ i7 processors/Intel^® Core™ i5 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 DDR5 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MHz memory modules
2. 4 x DDR5 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 “Memory Support List” for more information.)

• Onboard Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel^® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller:

1. 1 x VisionLINK TB connector (Intel^®Thunderbolt™ 4/USB Type-C^® port)
2. 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:

3. 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.)

• Audio

Realtek^® ALC4080 codec (rear panel audio)

1. Support for DTS:X^®Ultra
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2-channel

Realtek^® ALC897 codec (front panel audio)

• LAN

1. Marvell^®AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN chip (10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/ 1 Gbps/100 Mbps) (LAN2)
2. Intel^®5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) (LAN1)

• Wireless Communication module

Intel^® Wi-Fi 6E AX210

1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
2. BLUETOOTH 5.2
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.

• 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.
2. 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.)
3. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
   (The PCIEX4 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

• Multi-Graphics Technology

1. Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies

• Storage Interface

CPU:

1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)

Chipset:

2. 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
3. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
4. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
* Refer to “2-8 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+Intel^® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller:

1. 2 x USB Type-C^®ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

Chipset:

2. 1 x USB Type-C^®port with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support, available through the internal USB header
3. 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:

4. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers

Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:

5. 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers

• Internal I/O Connectors

1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
3. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
4. 1 x CPU fan header
5. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
6. 3 x system fan headers
7. 3 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
8. 2 x addressable LED strip headers
9. 2 x RGB LED strip headers
10. 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
11. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
12. 1 x front panel header
13. 1 x front panel audio header
14. 1 x USB Type-C^®header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
15. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
16. 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
17. 1 x noise detection header
18. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
19. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
20. 1 x reset button
21. 1 x reset jumper
22. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
23. 2 x temperature sensor headers

• Back Panel Connectors

1. 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
2. 1 x DisplayPort In port
3. 1 x HDMI port
4. 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C^®port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support)
5. 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
6. 2 x RJ-45 ports
7. 2 x audio jacks

• I/O Controller

1. iTE^®I/O Controller Chip

• H/W Monitoring

1. Voltage detection
2. Temperature detection
3. Fan speed detection
4. Water cooling flow rate detection
5. Fan fail warning
6. Fan speed control
   * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
7. Noise detection

• BIOS

1. 1 x 256 Mbit flash
2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

• Unique Features

1. 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
2. Support for Q-Flash Plus
3. Support for Q-Flash
4. Support for Xpress Install

• Bundled Software

1. Norton^®Internet Security (OEM version)
2. cFosSpeed

• Operating System

1. Support for Windows 10 64-bit

• Form Factor

1. E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 25.9cm