Gigabyte Z690 AERO G DDR4

Creativity Starts Here AERO Series 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 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. Bring your tasks without lag. A single memory slot of the Z690 motherboard 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 new 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.

 

Specification:

 

Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots	4
Thunderbolt headers	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	1
Front panel connector	Yes
12V power connector	Yes
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
TPM connector	Yes
Number of SATA III connectors	6
Number of chassis fan connectors	3
Front panel audio connector	Yes
EPS power connector (8-pin)	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes
RGB LED pin header	Yes
Technical details
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z690
Supported processor sockets	LGA 1700
PC health monitoring	Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
HDMI version	2.1
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Audio
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Performance
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z690
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Supported processor sockets	LGA 1700
PC health monitoring	Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9
Supported processor sockets	LGA 1700
Processor socket	LGA 1700
Memory
Number of memory slots	4
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory channels	Dual-channel
ECC	Yes
Non-ECC	Yes
Supported memory clock speeds	4000,4800,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000 MHz
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Unbuffered memory	Yes
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Number of storage drives supported	10
RAID support	Yes
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCP	Yes
Rear panel I/O ports
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
DisplayPort version	1.2
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
WiFi-AP antenna jack	2
S/PDIF out port	Yes
Microphone in	Yes
Headphone outputs	2
HDMI version	2.1
HDMI ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
DisplayPorts quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity	1
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.2
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model	Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Features
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z690
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Supported processor sockets	LGA 1700
PC health monitoring	Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1220-VB
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots	4
PCI Express x16 slots	3
BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
Clear CMOS jumper	Yes
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
ACPI version	5.0
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version	2.7
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version	2.7
Video
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCP	Yes
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security, Realtek Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Weight & dimensions
Height	2.76" (70 mm)
Weight	2.2 lbs (1 kg)
Width	12" (305 mm)
Depth	9.61" (244 mm)
Packaging content
Cables included	SATA
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security, Realtek Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Other features
Height	2.76" (70 mm)
Weight	2.2 lbs (1 kg)