Gigabyte Z690 Aero G DDR4 (rev. 1.0) Motherboard :
Features :
Gigabyte Z690 Aero G DDR4 Motherboard with unique VisionLINK I/O design, WIFI6 802.11ax and Intel® 2.5GbE LAN, PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 4 x NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C®
- Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Series Processors
- Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
- PCle 5.0 x16 slot design can be ready for PCle 5.0 GPU or NVMe storage
- Go further without more cables by VisionLINK I/O design
- Brings a speed network experience with Intel® 2.5GbE LAN
- WIFI6 2×2 802.11ax 2T2R & BT5 with new antenna for better signal
- No Hassle Connection with front USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C®
- 4 x Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors with enlarged thermal guards
- Advanced thermal architecture 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
Overview :
Creativity Starts Here
Gigabyte Z690 Aero G DDR4 motherboard 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 G DDR4 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
Brings a speed network experience to life
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.
Single 32GB Support
Bring your tasks without lag.
A single memory slot of the Gigabyte Z690 Aero G DDR4 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.
Fast Speed. More Space.
This Gigabyte Z690 Aero G DDR4 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
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.
Specifications :
- CPU
- LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel®Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors
- L3 cache varies with CPU
(Please refer to “CPU Support List” for more information.)
- Chipset
- Intel®Z690 Express Chipset
- 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
(Please refer “Memory Support List” for more information.)
- Onboard 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@60 Hz
* Support for drawing tablets and 20V@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@30 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU or graphics card support.)
- Audio
- Realtek®ALC4080 CODEC
- High Definition Audio
- 2-channel analog output
- Support for S/PDIF Out
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®5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
- Wireless Communication module
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
- 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 environment and equipment.
- 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.
(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.)
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
- Multi-Graphics Technology
- Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies
- Storage Interface
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.
- 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 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 available through the internal USB headers
- 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
- I/O Controller
- iTE®I/O Controller Chip
- 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
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
- Support for APP Center
- Bundled Software
- Norton®Internet Security (OEM version)
- cFosSpeed
- Operating System
- Support for Windows 10 64-bit
- Form Factor
- ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm