CREATIVITY STARTS HERE
The Gigabyte Intel® Z690 Creator Motherboard has a unique VisionLINK I/O design and includes support for the new generation of DDR5 memory. The AERO Series motherboards are a fresh approach to creators that evolve with optimized features for content creation with plenty of connectivity options. 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.

Intel Z69 0Chipset

1700 CPU Socket

Intel 12th gen Compatible CPUs

ATXForm Factor

THE FASTEST AND MOST ROBUST LEVEL
You can never have enough memory bandwidth, and DDR5 helps meet this insatiable need for speed. Whether you are editing hundreds of audio samples, handling 4K footage, or multitasking workloads, it boosts system performance and offers you a smooth experience. DDR5 delivers at least 1.5X more bandwidth than the prior generation. This will facilitate the bandwidth needed for some applications, such as AI training and content creation.​ 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.

Equipped with the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot designed to optimize multitasking and large workloads, that is also ready for a new PCIe 5.0 graphics card or storage device. Brings a new level of performance for demanding applications in the high-performance market. Up to 128 GB/s from new PCIe 5.0 x16 slot designs for the next generation add on cards need tremendous bandwidth, including the graphics card, deep learning accelerator card and the video capture card.

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QUAD PCIE M.2
To equip with four PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets, delivering superior bandwidth and upgrading your storage capacity to accelerate creative workflow. PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD gives you 7X faster data transferring experience compared to 2.5” SATA solid-state drives. GIGABYTE M.2 solution provides NVMe SSD RAID support for the considerably high storage performance. To feature full-speed PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets as the best configuration for creators who demand high capacity and fast storage ability. GIGABYTE M.2 solution provides NVMe SSD RAID support for the considerably high storage performance. To feature full-speed PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets as the best configuration for creators who demand high capacity and fast storage ability.

IMPECCABLE THERMAL TECHNOLOGY

Numerous hybrid fan headers and temperature sensors are planted on the motherboard to monitor in real time and configure fan mode to fit different workloads via Smart Fan 6. Creators are allowed to set the trigger point to activate the fan and its corresponding speed. The fan completely stops when performing light tasks to avoid noise. 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.

SPECIFICATIONS
Brand	Gigabyte
Series	Z690 AERO G
Model	GA-Z690-AERO-G
CPU	LGA1700 socket: Support for Intel 12th Gen Core i9 / Core i7 / Core i5 processors
Chipset	Intel Z690 Express Chipset
Memory	Support for DDR5 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MHz memory modules
	4 x DDR5 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
Onboard Graphics	1 x USB Type-C port, supporting USB Type-C and DisplayPort 1.2 with HDCP 2.3 video outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz
	* Support for drawing tablets and 20V@3A of power delivery.
	1 x HDMI 1.4 with HDCP 2.3, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@30 Hz
	* Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU.
Audio	Realtek ALC4080 Audio CODEC
	High Definition Audio
	2.0 Channel Output (3.5 mm)
	Support for S/PDIF Out 7.1-channel digital signals
LAN	Intel 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Expansion Slots	1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 physical, x16 electrical
	2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 physical, x4 electrical
Multi-Graphics Technology	Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire 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	2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
	1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
	6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
	Support for Intel RST VMD RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
	Intel Optane Memory Ready *
	* System acceleration with Intel Optane Memory can only be enabled on the M.2 connectors supported by the Chipset
USB
Chipset	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)
	1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
	2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Chipset 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs	4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset 2 USB 2.0 Hubs	4 x USB 2.0/1.1 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
	4 x system fan headers
	2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
	2 x addressable LED strip headers
	2 x RGB LED strip headers
	4 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 USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
	2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
	1 x noise detection header
	2 x Thunderbolt 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 serial port header
	1 x Q-Flash Plus button
	1 x reset button
	1 x reset jumper
	2 x temperature sensor headers
	1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors	2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
	4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
	1 x DisplayPort In port
	1 x HDMI port
	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
	1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
	1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
	1 x RJ-45 port
	1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
	2 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
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
	Support for Q-Flash Plus
	Support for Q-Flash
	Support for Xpress Install
Bundled Software	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
	cFosSpeed
Operating System	Support for Windows 10 64-bit
	Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
Warranty Information
Warranty	3 Year Warranty