XTREME MEMORY
The GIGABYTE Z690 features the latest DDR5 architecture and XMP 3.0 capability. The new DDR5 memory technology brings 50% more bandwidth to the platform and dramatically increases system performance by implementing Unlocked Native DDR5 Voltage, Xtreme Memory Routing and reliable SMD slot. In addition to hardware upgrades, the user-friendly UI provides full functionality for higher overclocking with unique DDR5 tuning capability.
CUSTOMIZATION
GIGABYTE motherboards include various useful and intuitive software to help users control all aspects of the motherboard and provide a customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to suit your unique personality.
ULTRA DURABLE
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable features product durability and a high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce each slot to make each one solid and durable.
Specifications:
Processor:
LGA1700 socket: Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core i9 / Intel® Core i7 / Intel® Core i5 processors
L3 cache varies by CPU
Chipset:
Intel® Z690 Express Chipset
RAM memory:
12th Generation Intel® Core i9/i7/i5 processors
Supports the following DDR5 memory modules 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MHz
4x DDR5 DIMM socket supports up to 128GB (32GB single DIMM capacity)
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports 1Rx8/2Rx8 ECC Un-buffered DIMM memory modules
Supports 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM memory modules
Supports Extreme Memory Profile memory modules
Expansion Slots:
1x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
1x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
1x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x1 (PCIEX1_4)
2x PCI Express x1 slots
Onboard Graphics:
Integrated graphics support Processor-Intel® HD Graphics:
1x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
*Support for DisplayPort 1.2 and HDCP 2.3 version
1x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
*Support for HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.3 version.
Multi-Graphics Technology:
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire
Storage:
cpu:
1x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
1x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
1x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
Intel® Optane Memory Ready
Audio:
Realtek® Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
2 channel analog output
Support for S/PDIF Out
2/4/5.1/7.1 channel digital audio
LAN
Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5Gbps/1Gbps/100Mbps)
USB ports:
Chipset:
1x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
6x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
8x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Internal I/O Connectors:
1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1x CPU fan header
1x water cooling CPU fan header
3x system fan headers
1x system fan/water cooling pump header
2x addressable LED strip headers
2x RGB LED strip headers
3x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1x front panel header
1x front panel audio header
1x S/PDIF Out header
1x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1x serial port header
2x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
1x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
1x reset button
1x reset jumper
1x Q-Flash Plus button
1x Clear CMOS Jumper
Back Panel Connectors:
1x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1x DisplayPort
1x HDMI port
1x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1x RJ-45 port
3x audio jacks
Dimensions:
ATX format, 30.5cm x 24.4cm