Description
Gigabyte Z690M AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 Intel Z690 Alder Lake LGA1700 Micro-ATX DDR4 Motherboard
GA-Z690M-A-ELITE-AX-DDR4
With modern technology constantly advancing forward your high-end PC system needs a host that can keep up. The Gigabyte Z690M Aorus Elite AX DDR4 Motherboard (Z690M A ELITE AX DDR4) offers users advanced features and cutting-edge technologies to enable enriched gaming excellence. The Gigabyte Z690M Aorus Elite AX DDR4 Motherboard (Z690M A ELITE AX DDR4) makes use of an acclaimed VRM design, next generation PCIe 5.0 compatibility, performance boosting DDR4 support, blazing-fast RAID Storage and optimisation of hybrid cores, resulting in advanced performance when it comes to tackling heavy loads and intensive workflows.
KEY FEATURES
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- Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Series Processors
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- Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
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- Shielded Memory Routing to Avoid Interference
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- Fully Covered Thermal Design
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- Onboard WIFI 6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT5
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- AMP-UP Audio
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- Fast 2.5GbE LAN
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- 4x Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2
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- SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen2x2 TYPE-C
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- RGB FUSION 2.0
ADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTION
The Gigabyte Z690M Aorus Elite AX DDR4 Motherboard (Z690M A ELITE AX DDR4)’s unthrottled performance has been engineered to impress as well as endure, thanks to reinforcements from an advanced thermal solution system. The aim of this cooling system is to guarantee stable temperatures for the best CPU, chipset and SSD performance and stability, especially when subjected to full load applications and high-end gaming.
The refined thermal design utilises a series of astute features including a fully covered MOSFET heatsink, an M.2 thermal guard and 2x copper PCB, as well as the incredibly efficient Smart Fan 6 system. Utilising 6 PWM/DC fan headers and 6 internal temperature sensors to direct cooling airflow to precise areas of the motherboard where temperatures are detected to be at less than optimal levels. This helps to reduce noise outputs, while simultaneously preserving the thermal systems integrity thanks to airflow only being emitted when needed.
Experience ultimate connection flexibility with the Gigabyte Z690M Aorus Elite AX DDR4 Motherboard (Z690M A ELITE AX DDR4)’s versatile I/O ports and wireless technology. Wireless online gaming has never been more stable, more responsive and more exciting than with the Gigabyte Z690M Aorus Elite AX DDR4 Motherboard (Z690M A ELITE AX DDR4)’s combination of Intel 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax capabilities. Offering blazing-fast network speeds and making dropped connections a concern of the past, competitive gamers with thrive, taking part in the wireless gaming revolution.
The Gigabyte Z690M Aorus Elite AX DDR4 Motherboard (Z690M A ELITE AX DDR4) does just as well accommodating wired connectivity thanks to its inclusion of cutting-edge USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interfaces. Boasting up to 20GB/s in data transfer speeds, while also offering the ability to connect USB 3.2 compliant accessories and peripherals to your systems, users will have a fully optimised workspace up and running in no time.
DEFINITIVE AESTHETICS
ULTRA DURABLE
An uncompromising design and high-quality manufacturing processes guarantees the Gigabyte Z690M Aorus Elite AX DDR4 Motherboard (Z690M A ELITE AX DDR4) is more than capable of taking on heavy workloads with long-lasting resilience. Class-leading component selection and reinforced slot designs aid in ensuring maximum solidarity and durability also.
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Series | Z690M AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 |
| Model | GA-Z690M-AORUS-ELITE-DDR4 |
| CPU | LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/Intel Core i7 processors/Intel Core i5 processors |
| 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 DDR4 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 HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz |
| 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz | |
| *Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support | |
| Audio | Realtek Audio CODEC |
| High Definition Audio | |
| 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel | |
| Support for S/PDIF Out | |
| LAN | Intel 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| WiFi | Intel AX201 WiFi 6 |
| WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band | |
| 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) |
| (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 5.0 standard.) | |
| 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) | |
| (The PCIEX4 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) | |
| 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 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) (M2Q_SB) |
| 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) | |
| 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | |
| Support for 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 | 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support |
| 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header | |
| 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (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 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 USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support | |
| 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header | |
| 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers | |
| 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 reset button | |
| 1 x Q-Flash Plus button | |
| 1 x reset jumper | |
| 1 x Clear CMOS jumper | |
| Back Panel Connectors | 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 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 HDMI port | |
| 1 x DisplayPort | |
| 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) |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm |
| Warranty Information | |
| Warranty | 3 Year Warranty |




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