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Gigabyte Z690 Aero D DDR5 Motherboard

GA-Z690-AERO-D | Gigabyte

This product has been discontinued

The Gigabyte Z690 Aero D D5 Motherboard supports Intel LGA 1700 for 12th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors, features up to 4 x DDR5 memory slots, PCI-E 5.0, 4.0, and 3.0 compatible expansion slots, 4 x M.2 slots, 6 x SATA ports (6GB/s), 10 x rear USB ports (1 x Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, 1 x USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 3.2 gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0), 4 x front panel header USB ports (1 x USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, 2 x USB 2.0 header), Intel 2.5GbE LAN, Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wireless, Bluetooth 5.2, Realtek ALC4080 HD audio codec and an ATX motherboard form factor.

Warning: This product contains a button battery
- If swallowed, a lithium battery can cause severe or fatal injuries with 2 hours.
- Keep batteries out of reach of children.
- If you think batteries may have been swallowed or placed inside any of the body, seek immediate medical attention.




Features


Powerful I/O


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.

Gigabyte Z690 Aero D LGA 1700 ATX DDR5 Motherboard Feature 1

Do More On the Go with Intel WiFi 6E

Intel latest wireless solution WIFI 6E 802.11ax with a new dedicated 6GHz band, enables gigabit wireless performance, fewer dropped connections, and reduces congestion in heavy bandwidth usage scenarios. Moreover, providing better WIFI signal strength of the antenna design compared to a traditional antenna.

  • More Spectrum
  • Lower Latency
  • More Devices
  • Power Efficiency

Gigabyte Z690 Aero D LGA 1700 ATX DDR5 Motherboard Feature 3

Multi-Card Support

Make Your Expandability Flexible

Multi-card configurations provide better utility for applications such as 3D design or media workflows, deep learning, video film editing, and SSD storage capacity upgrades for maximum productivity. With expandable PCIe slots, you can do more than ever before.

  • NVIDIA QUADRO Professional Graphics Supports
  • PCIe x16 Slots

Ultra Fast Storage

Gigabyte Z690 Aero D LGA 1700 ATX DDR5 Motherboard Feature 4

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.

  • Faster Speed
  • M.2 Slots
  • Super Simple to Install

Gigabyte Z690 Aero D LGA 1700 ATX DDR5 Motherboard Feature 5

NVMe PCIe x4 M.2

GIGABYTE's M.2 solution provides NVMe SSD RAID support for fast storage performance. For creators who demand high capacity and fast storage ability, the full speed PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets offer them the flexibility for many storage combinations.

Creates Exclusive Storage Performance

The exclusive four PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 sockets are designed to handle the most data-consuming tasks without extra configuration.

Stay Cool

Gigabyte Z690 Aero D LGA 1700 ATX DDR5 Motherboard Feature 6

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.

  • Stable Operation
  • Maximum Performance
  • High Productivity
  • Low Noise

Gigabyte Z690 Aero D LGA 1700 ATX DDR5 Motherboard Feature 7

M.2 Thermal Guard III

The new M.2 Thermal Guard III design elevates the height of the M.2 heatsink to increase the surface area for cooling M.2 SSDs. It prevents the thermal throttling at high transfer speeds and dissipates heat before it becomes a problem.

Throttle Free Performance

Smart Fan 6

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.

  • Hybrid Fan Headers
  • Temperature Sensors
  • Fan curve UI
  • Configure Fan Mode
  • Noise Detection
  • Slope/Stair Dual Graph Mode

Amazing Sound

DTS:X® Ultra

Immersive Sounds to Go

DTS:X Ultra is capable of delivering consumers a truly premium entertainment experience by completely surrounding the listener and expanding the sound stage to create a more immersive environment. Supports channel-based, scene based, and object-based audio. Also, it takes movies, music, and interactive gaming experiences to an exciting new level.

  • Immersive Over Headphones
  • Expanding Sound Stage
  • Enhanced Experience

Specifications


Model Number GA-Z690-AERO-D
CPU LGA1700 Socket: Support for 13th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors*
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel® Z690 Express Chipset
Memory Support for DDR5 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 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 Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller:

1 x VisionLINK TB connector (Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4/USB Type-C® port)
1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connector (USB Type-C® port)
* The Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs and a maximum resolution of 5120x2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (via single display output)
* Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of Thunderbolt™ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 2-7, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.)
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.

Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics Support:

1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.

(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio Realtek® ALC4080 codec (rear panel audio)

Support for DTS:X® Ultra
High Definition Audio
2-channel

Realtek® ALC897 codec (front panel audio)
LAN Marvell® AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN chip (10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/ 1 Gbps/100 Mbps) (LAN2)
Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) (LAN1)
Wireless Communication Module WiFi Module

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.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
(The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform 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 2260/2280/22110 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 RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
* Refer to "2-8 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.
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+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller:

2 x USB Type-C® ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

Chipset:

1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers

Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:

6 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
3 x System fan headers
3 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 2x2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Noise detection header
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x Reset button
1 x Reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
2 x Temperature sensor headers
Back Panel Connectors 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x DisplayPort In port
1 x HDMI port
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support)
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
2 x RJ-45 ports
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
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
Noise detection
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 Centre
* Available applications in APP Centre 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)
cFosSpeed
Operating System Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5 cm x 25.9 cm
Backed by a 3 year Gigabyte warranty.

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