UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCEWith 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 DesignTo 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.Single 32GB SupportThe 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 0The 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 DESIGNGIGABYTE 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.4X Large SurfaceIncreased surface area up to 4X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.Real One-piece BuildTMOS is a TRUE single piece heatsink. Its one-piece design and larger surface drastically improve the cooling performance against competitors multi-piece design.Multi-Cut DesignTMOS features several channels and inlets on the heatsink. This design allows for the air flow to go through which leads to a great improvement of the heat transfer performance.M.2 Thermal Guard IIIM.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.CONNECTIVITYGIGABYTE Motherboards enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network and storage.Connecting the Future - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®Featuring the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 design which is doubled the performance than previous generation of USB 3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. Through the USB Type-C® connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of reversible connection to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly.CONNECTING THE FUTURE - Front USB3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®USB 3.2 Gen 2 provides USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with speeds up to 10Gbps. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation as well as backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1, the much improved USB 3.2 Gen 2 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C and the traditional USB Type-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices.Audiophile Grade Capacitors (Premium Grade Audio)To ensure a studio-quality experience, WIMA and Premium Grade Audio capacitors are used to provide power to the overall system.PERSONALIZATIONGIGABYTE 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.RGB Fusion Multi-Zone Light Show DesignNow offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.Note: Lighting effects depicted are for demonstration purposes only. Actual lighting effects may vary by model.Multi-keyA multi-function reset button that can be reconfigured to other function in BIOS for different user scenarios.ULTRA DURABLEGIGABYTE 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.PCIe EZ-LatchUnlock the latch of the PCIe slot easily when remove the graphics card in the PCIe slot.EZ-LatchWith GIGABYTE EZ-Latch, you can DIY your PC in no time, quick and easy.Q-Flash PlusUpdate 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!
| Processor | |
| 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 |
| Memory | |
| Supported memory types: | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots: | 4 |
| Maximum internal memory: | 128 GB |
| Memory slots type: | DIMM |
| Memory channels: | Dual-channel |
| ECC: |  |
| Non-ECC: | |
| Supported memory clock speeds: | 2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4266,4300,4400,4500,4600,4700,4800,4933,5000,5133,5333 MHz |
| Supported memory clock speed (max): | 7600 MHz |
| Unbuffered memory: | |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive interfaces: | M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III |
| Supported storage drive types: | HDD & SSD |
| Number of storage drives supported: | 10 |
| RAID support: | |
| RAID levels: | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Graphics | |
| Parallel processing technology support: | Crossfire |
| Maximum resolution: | 4096 x 2304 pixels |
| HDCP: | |
| Internal I/O | |
| 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: | 4 |
| Front panel audio connector: | |
| Front panel connector: | |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin): | |
| CPU fan connector: | |
| EPS power connector (8-pin): | |
| TPM connector: | |
| Thunderbolt headers: | 2 |
| 12V power connector: | |
| RGB LED pin header: | |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
| 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 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity: | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity: | 1 |
| HDMI version: | 2.0 |
| DisplayPorts quantity: | 1 |
| DisplayPort version: | 1.2 |
| Headphone outputs: | 2 |
| Microphone in: | |
| S/PDIF out port: | |
| WiFi-AP antenna jack: | 2 |
| USB connector type: | USB Type-A, USB Type-C |
| Network | |
| Wi-Fi: |  |
| Ethernet LAN: | |
| Ethernet interface type: | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | |
| Component for: | PC |
| Motherboard form factor: | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family: | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset: | Intel Z790 |
| Audio output channels: | 7.1 channels |
| PC health monitoring: | Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling |
| Windows operating systems supported: | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| Expansion slots | |
| PCI Express x16 slots: | 3 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots: | 4 |
| BIOS | |
| BIOS type: | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size: | 256 Mbit |
| ACPI version: | 5.0 |
| Clear CMOS jumper: | |
| Clear CMOS button: | |
| Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version: | 2.7 |
| System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version: | 2.7 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 305 mm |
| Depth: | 244 mm |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included: | SATA |
| Bundled software: | Norton Internet Security |
