UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE
With the fast-moving technology changes, GIGABYTE always follows the latest trends and provides customers with advanced features and latest technologies. GIGABYTE motherboards are equipped with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimized performance for gaming.
Twin Digital VRM Design
To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance of Intel’s new generation CPU, GIGABYTE AORUS series motherboard equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.
Design Ready for PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0 Design supports double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 and ensures that compatible with cutting-edge GPUs released in the next few years to their full capability.
Single 32GB Support
The maximum memory capacity on the Z690 motherboard is 128GB. After Intel updated the memory reference code, a single slot can support up to 32GB. Therefore with populated 2 DIMM per channel on both channel, total memory capacity is 128GB, which was only available on High End Desktop (HEDT) platforms. For users who always run out of memory capacity, there is more bandwidth now for memory-intensive application such as rendering and video editing.
Triple 7G/s Gen4 M.2 PCIe SSDs in RAID 0
The exclusive 3 PCIe 4.0 M.2 from CPU and 2nd Generation 7000 MB/s SSD provides unparalleled Read/ Write performance up to 21053 and 15499 MB/s.
OUTSTANDING THERMAL DESIGN
GIGABYTE Motherboards’ unparalleled performance is guaranteed by innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, Chipset, SSD stability and low temperatures under full load application and gaming performance.
M.2 Thermal Guard III
M.2 Thermal Guard III constructed with 6X optimized heat dissipation surface to prevent throttling and bottleneck that high-speed/ large capacity of PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs may cause, especially under heavy workload.The special design of heatsink grooves in the direction of CPU further enhances the in-chassis air flow and optimizes the heat convection efficiency.
SMART FAN 6
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.
CONNECTIVITY
GIGABYTE Motherboards enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
PERSONALIZATION
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.
ULTRA DURABLE
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ design provides 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.
EZ-Latch
With GIGABYTE EZ-Latch, you can DIY your PC in no time, quick and easy.
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!
Specifications
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor socket | LGA 1700 |
| Compatible processor series | Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium® Gold |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC | Y |
| Non-ECC | Y |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 7600,7400,7200,4000,4800,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000 MHz |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) | 7600 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Unbuffered memory | Y |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III |
| Number of storage drives supported | 10 |
| RAID support | Y |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Parallel processing technology support | Crossfire |
| Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2304 pixels |
| HDCP | Y |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| Front panel audio connector | Y |
| Front panel connector | Y |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Y |
| CPU fan connector | Y |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | Y |
| TPM connector | Y |
| Thunderbolt headers | 2 |
| 12V power connector | Y |
| RGB LED pin header | Y |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.0 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.2 |
| Headphone outputs | 2 |
| Microphone in | Y |
| S/PDIF out port | Y |
| WiFi-AP antenna jack | 2 |
| USB connector type | USB Type-A, USB Type-C |
| Ethernet LAN | Y |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Y |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Bluetooth | Y |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| PC health monitoring | Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| PCI Express x16 slots | 3 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 4 |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 256 Mbit |
| ACPI version | 5.0 |
| Clear CMOS jumper | Y |
| Clear CMOS button | Y |
| Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version | 2.7 |
| System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version | 2.7 |
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
| Cables included | SATA |
| Bundled software | Norton Internet Security |
