Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR5 ATX Motherboard

Motherboard Chipset – Intel Z690 Express

CPU Socket – LGA1700

Max Memory Slots – 4

Max Memory Support – 128GB

Motherboard Form Factor – ATX

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OVERVIEW
GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS PRO motherboard features the latest DDR5 architecture and XMP 3.0 capability. The new DDR5 memory technology brings 50% more bandwidth to the platform and significantly increases system performance by implementing unallocated native DDR5 voltage, extreme memory routing, and a reliable SMD slot.

Apart from hardware upgrades, the user-friendly UI offers full functionality to overclock higher with exclusive DDR5 tuning capability. The un-throttled performance of GIGABYTE Z690 Series motherboards is guaranteed by innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, chipset, SSD stability, and low temperatures under full load applications and gaming.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model Z690 AORUS PRO
CPU 1. LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron Processors*
2. L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel Z690 Express Chipset
Form Factor E-ATX Form Factor
Memory 1. Support for DDR5 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 DDR 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
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
Onboard Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor – Intel HD Graphics support:
1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Multi-Graphics Technology Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies
Audio 1. Realtek ALC4080 CODEC
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2-channel analog output
4. Support for S/PDIF Out
5. 7.1-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 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Expansion Slots 1. 1 x PCI Express x 16 slots, running at x 16 (PCI-E x 16)
(The PCI-E x 16 slot conforms to PCI Express 5.0 standard.)
2. 2 x PCI Express x 16 slots, running at x 4 (PCI-E x 4_1, PCI-E x 4_2)
(The PCI-E x 4 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Storage 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:
1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_SB)
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. 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.
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. 4 x system fan headers
7. 2 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. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
16. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
17. 1 x noise detection header
18. 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
19. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
20. 1 x power button
21. 1 x reset button
22. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
23. 2 x temperature sensor headers
24. 1 x reset jumper
25. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
*All fan headers are subject to support AIO_Pump, Pump, and high-performance fan with the capability of delivering up to 2A/12V @ 24W.
Back Panel Connectors 1. 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
2. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
3. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
5. 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
6. 1 x DisplayPort
7. 1 x RJ-45 port
8. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
9. 2 x audio jacks
USB Chipset:
1. 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)
2. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs:
6 x 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 Hub:
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Wireless Communication module WIFI Module
1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
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.
Hardware Monitor 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
OS 1. Support for Windows 11 64-bit
2. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip
Unique Feature 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
Product Dimension 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Specification: Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR5 ATX Motherboard
Brand
Gigabyte

CPU PLATFORM
INTEL

CPU SOCKET
LGA1700

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CHIPSET
Intel Z690

MAXIMUM MEMORY
128 GB

FORM FACTOR
ATX

IDEAL FOR GAMING
YES

WARRANTY
3 Years Warranty