GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX DDR4 (rev 1.2) ATX Motherboard

• Supports 12th Gen Intel® Coreâ„¢ Series Processors

• Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs

• 16*+1+2 Twin Hybrid Phases Digital Power Design with 60A Power Stage* and Tantalum Polymer Capacitor​

• Ultra Performance VRM Heatsinks

• Intel® WIFI6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT5.2 with AERO Antenna

• Fast 2.5 GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management

• 3 x Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 with Enlarged Thermal Guard

• SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 TYPE-C® delivers up to 20Gb/s transfer speeds

• RGB FUSION 2.0 supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips

• Smart Fan 6 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors , Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP

• Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card

* 8+8 phases parallel power design
* Power Stage maximum current capacity is based on VCORE Phase.

GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX DDR4 (rev 1.2) ATX Motherboard

Intel® Z690 Motherboard with 16*+1+2 Twin Hybrid Phases Digital Power Design, PCIe 5.0 Design, Ultra Performance VRM Heatsinks, 3 x PCIe 4.0 M.2 with Thermal Guard, 2.5GbE LAN, WIFI6 802.11ax, Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®, Q-Flash Plus

UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE

With technology moving so fast, GIGABYTE still keep up with the latest trends and provide our customers with advanced features and latest technology. GIAGBYTE Z690 Series motherboards come with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimize performance for gaming.

M.2 Thermal Guard

GIGABYTE Ultra-Efficient M.2 Thermal Guard
With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.

2X copper PCB Design
By adopting 2X copper on PCB inner layer, it lowers the components' temperature at least 3% by turning the PCB into a super thin PCB size copper heatsink to dissipate the heat from the components effectively, due to it’s high thermal conductivity and lower impedance.

Cooling Features

• High Current Support

• Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection

• Precision Control

• Up to 6 temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve

• Dual Curve Mode

• Slope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario

• Fan Stop

• Fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point

ADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTION

Z690 UD AX DDR4 uses high performance Covered thermal design with high coverage MOSFET Heatsinks and thick thermal pad, providing ultimate MOSFET cooling performance for enthusiasts, overclockers and gamers.

NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY

GIGABYTE Z690 Series Motherboards let you experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speed with next generation network and storage connectivity.

First adopter on 2.5 GbE LAN onboard

2X Faster than ever

Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least 2 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1 GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet

WIFI 6 802.11ax + BT 5 Module

Wireless solution supports 802.11ax, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps*. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.

Benefit of WIFI 6

• 5.5X throughput than 802.11ac 1x1*

• 4X better network capacity, no traffic jams especially in those dense area with lots of devices

• Network efficiency increase for better user experience

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.

High-End Audio Capacitors

GIGABYTE motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.

Audio Noise Guard

GIGABYTE motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board’s sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.

RGB FUSION 2.0

Z690 motherboards feature RGB FUSION 2.0 to offer lighting effected options and customized settings with outstanding aesthetics, and able to let enthusiasts building a stylish and unique gaming PC.
* Addressable LEDs are available only on select Motherboards, external LED Strips, Addressable LED Strips are not included with Motherboard purchase.

Refreshed BIOS

The BIOS is essential for users during initial setup to allow for the most optimal settings. With a new GUI and easier to use functionalities, GIGABYTE has been able to reinvent the BIOS to give users a better experience while setting up their new system. * Photos are for reference only. Product features may vary by model.

EasyTuneâ„¢

GIGABYTE's EasyTuneâ„¢ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.

System Information Viewer

GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures get too high or record your system's behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.

ULTRA DURABLE

GIGABYTE Ultra Durableâ„¢ features its 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.

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!

Solid Pin Power Connectors

Z690 motherboards feature solid plated ATX 24pin & ATX 12V 8pin + 4pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.

Solid Pin Power connector advantages

    Larger contact area for electricity

    More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heat

    Ultra durable and longer lifespan

Specifications

CPU

• LGA1700 socket : Support for 12th Generation Intel® Coreâ„¢, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors*
• L3 cache varies with CPU
• * Please refer to "CPU Support List" for more information.

Chipset

•  Intel® Z690 Express Chipset

Memory

• Support for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/DDR4 5000(O.C.)/4933(O.C.)/4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(O.C.)/4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules

• 4 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory

• Dual channel memory architecture

• Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)

• Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules

• Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

• (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)

Onboard Graphics

• Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:

• 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz

          * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
          ** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.

• 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz

          * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3

            (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)

Audio

• Realtek® Audio CODEC

• High Definition Audio

• 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

        * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software.

• Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN

• Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)

Wireless Communication module

• Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (For PCB rev. 1.0)

• Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (For PCB rev. 1.1/1.2)

• WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz carrier frequency bands

• Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (For PCB rev. 1.3/1.4)

• WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands

BLUETOOTH 5.2

• Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate

        * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Expansion Slots

• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)

        * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
        (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 5.0 standard.)

• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)

• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x1 (PCIEX1_4)

• 2 x PCI Express x1 slots

        (The PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

Multi-Graphics Technology

• Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireâ„¢ and 2-Way AMD CrossFireâ„¢ technologies

Storage Interface

        CPU:

• 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)

        Chipset:

• 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)

• 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)

•  6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

• Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
  

• Intel® Optaneâ„¢ Memory Ready

          * System acceleration with Intel® Optaneâ„¢ Memory can only be enabled on the M.2 connectors supported by the Chipset.
USB
            Chipset:

• 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support

• 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

• 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 Hubs:

• 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O Connectors

• 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

• 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

• 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

• 1 x CPU fan header

• 1 x water cooling CPU fan header

• 3 x system fan headers

• 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header

•  2 x addressable LED strip headers

• 2 x RGB LED strip headers

• 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors

• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

• 1 x front panel header

• 1 x front panel audio header

• 1 x S/PDIF Out header

• 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

• 1 x serial port header

• 2 x Thunderboltâ„¢ add-in card connectors

• 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)

• 1 x reset button

• 1 x reset jumper

• 1 x Q-Flash Plus button

• 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 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

• 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)

• 1 x DisplayPort

• 1 x HDMI port

• 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)

• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

• 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• 1 x RJ-45 port

• 3 x audio jacks

I/O Controller

• iTE® I/O Controller Chip

H/W Monitoring

• Voltage detection

• Temperature detection

• Fan speed detection

• Water cooling flow rate detection

• Fan fail warning

• Fan speed control

        * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
BIOS

• 1 x 256 Mbit flash

• Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

• PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

 Unique Features

• 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

•  Support for Q-Flash Plus

• Support for Q-Flash

• Support for Xpress Install

Bundled Software

• Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
• Realtek® Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility

Operating System

• Support for Windows 11 64-bit
• Support for Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor

• ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm