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Gigabyte Z690 UD AX V2 D4 Motherboard

Z690-UD-AX-DDR4-V2 | Gigabyte

This product has been discontinued

On sale! (normally $429) The Gigabyte Z690 UD AX V2 D4 Motherboard supports Intel LGA 1700 for 12th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors, features up to 4 x DDR4 memory slots, PCI-E 5.0 expansion slots, 3 x M.2 slots, 6 x SATA ports (6GB/s), 10 x rear USB ports (1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 4 x USB 2.0), 3 x front panel header USB ports (1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C that supports an additional 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port +1 Type-C, 2 x USB 2.0 that supports an additional 4 x USB 2.0 ports), RTL8125 2.5GbE LAN, Intel AX201NGW Wi-Fi Controller, Realtek ALC897 HD audio codec and an ATX motherboard form factor.

Features


Overview

  • WIFI 6E 802.11ax 2T2R & BT 5 with AERO Antenna
  • DisplayPort
  • HDMI
  • Rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C®
  • 2.5 GbE LAN
  • Advanced Thermal Design
    Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks
    5 W/mK Thermal Conductivity Pad
    Integrated IO Shield
  • Next Generation PCIe 5.0 Design
    1*PCIe 5.0 x16 SMD Slot
    Ultra Durable™ SMD PCIe 5.0 Armour
  • Audio Solution
    8-ch HD Audio
    Audio Noise Guard
    High-End Audio Capacitors
  • RGB FUSION 2.0
    Addressable LED Header*2
    RGB LED Header*2
  • Solid Pin Power Connectors
    8+4 pin CPU Power Connector
  • 16*+1+2 Twin Hybrid Phases Digital Power Design
    90A Power Stage
    6-Layer PCB PCIe 5.0 Ready PCB
    Premium Choke and Capacitor
    2X Copper PCB
  • Supports 12th Gen. Intel Core™ Processors
  • Dual Channel DDR4
  • Front USB3.2 Type-C® for Connecting Devices
  • 3* M.2 Connectors
    PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe support
    1* Thermal Guard
  • 6*SATA 6Gb/s
  • Q-FLASH Plus Onboard Button

* 8+8 phases parallel power design

Performance

Gigabyte Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 Motherboard Feature 1

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.

Twin Digital VRM Design

To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance of Intel‘s new generation CPU, GIGABYTE Z690 series equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.

16(8+8 Phases Parallel Power Design.) VCORE Twin Phases - 90A Power Stage

To unleash full potential of multi-cores CPU performance

1 VCCGT Phases - 60A Power Stage

For CPU integrated GPU performance and memory control

2 VCCAUX Phases - 70A DrMOS

Provide stable power for CPU-connected PCIe & memory controller

Tantalum Polymer Capacitor

  • Lower impedance than regular capacitor to reduce voltage ripple
  • Stable capacitance under high temperature
  • Mounted right under the CPU area to stabilize CPU voltage during heavy loading

PCIe 5.0 Design

GIGABYTE Z690 Motherboards are ready to work with the upcoming PCIe 5.0 devices which are expected to experience double bandwidth than the current PCIe 4.0 devices. To reach the high speed and maintain good signal integrity, GIGABYTE R&D uses the low impedance PCB to provide the maximum performance.

  • PCIe 5.0 x16 SMD slot
  • 6-Layer Low Signal Loss PCB
  • 2x Bandwidth - PCIe 5.0 - 128GB/s
  • 2.5x Lower Loss PCIe 5.0 PCB

*Theoretical Bandwidth

Ultra Durable™ SMD PCIe 5.0 Armour

GIGABYTE' exclusive stainless steel shielding design.

Double Locking Bracket

  • Front Side - Inserted from the top for better retention.
  • Back Side - Soldered for a stronger bond

SMD High-Frequency

Signal Degradation

  • Upto 5.6x Better

Lower is Better

  • DIP PCle 4.0
  • SMD PCle 5.0

SMD Iron Claw

By means of multipoint stainless steel pins penetrating the PCB to increase the strength of the SMD slot to improve the durability

Tensile Strength

  • Shearing Test Up To 1.7x Stronger
  • Retention Force Test Up To 1.5x Stronger
  • Shearing Test Up To 1.6x Stronger

Gigabyte Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 Motherboard Feature 2

DDR4 XMP

Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 5333MHz and Beyond*

GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 5333MHz and beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their GIGABYTE motherboard.

Shielded Memory Routing

All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from external interference.

Single 32GB Support

The 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.

  • Faster Speed
  • 32GB Capacity
  • Multi-Tasking
  • RAM Intensive
  • Quick Response
  • Lower Usage

3X PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slots

Triple PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors with Thermal Guard

  • Up to 64 Gb/s(Theoretical Bandwidth) - PCle 4.0 x4 M.2
  • 7000MB/s(NVMe SSD Read Performance) - 2nd Gen PCIe 4.0 SSD

Hybrid Cores Optimization

With new Intel Hybrid technology, GIGABYTE exclusively creates two new " CPU Upgrade " in BIOS profiles to meet different users’ scenarios by adjusting P-Core and E-Core activation and voltage policy.

Gaming

  • Deactivate all E-Core
  • Zero compromise on gaming performance
  • Up to 20% lower CPU package power
  • Up to 5°C lower CPU temperature

Max Performance

  • Activate all P-Core and E-Core
  • Maximize full multi-cores performance

Thermal

Gigabyte Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 Motherboard Feature 3

Advanced Thermal Solution

Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 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.

Thermal Design

M.2 Thermal Guard

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.

Fully Covered Thermal Design

High coverage MOSFET and integrated moulding Heatsinks to improve thermal efficiency with better airflow and heat exchange.

5 W/mK Thermal Pad

By using 1.5mm thicker 5 W/mK thermal conductivity pads, it can transfer 2.7x more heat compared to traditional thermal pads in the same time.

2X Copper PCB

2X Copper PCBs design effectively lower the component temperature by its high thermal conductivity and low impedance.

Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsink

2X Large Surface

Increased surface area up to 2X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.

Real One-Piece Build

TMOS 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 Design

TMOS 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.

Gigabyte Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 Motherboard Feature 4

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.

Thermal Throttling As Temperature Rises

2X Copper PCB

3% Cooler by Implementing 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.

Smart Fan 6

Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump, and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface.

Headers & Sensors

  • 6 PWM/DC Fan Headers
  • 6 Internal Temperature Sensors

Cooling Features

  • PWM/DC Fan Headers
  • Internal Temperature Sensors

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

Multiple 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

Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI

Improve Fan Curve UI

We increase control points from 5 to 7 and larger fan speed graph for precise and easier fan curve control.

Slope/Stair Dual Graph Mode

Fan curve can be quickly switch with Slope and Stair modes for different user scenario. Slope is traditional and intuitive linear fan speed curve. With newly added Stair non-linear mode, fan keeps at same speed between specified temperature interval.

Manual Input

For advanced users, we provide fan speed manual input for more precise control.

EZ Tuning

Use can place 4 EZ Tuning points at rough temperature/fan speed, and Smart Fan 6 can quickly generate a fan curve.

Fan Curve Profile

Fan curve profile can be saved in BIOS ROM, profile will be kept after updating BIOS.

Fan Stop

Intelligent Fan Control Design

Achieve fan silence. With Fan Stop, map any fan to stop completely when temperatures drop below a specified threshold. Which fan stops, based on readings from which sensor, and at what temperature—all of it can be customized to your liking.

  • Low Temperature Fan Off
  • High Temperature Fan On

Connectivity

Gigabyte Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 Motherboard Feature 5

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.

2.5 GbE LAN

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

802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E

Gigabyte Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 Motherboard Feature 6

Soar Free with WiFi 6E

  • 2x2 802.11ax Wireless

WiFi 6E 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 6E

  • 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
  • Up to 5.5X Faster Transmission Speed(Mbps) - 2400(2x2 802.11ax)

*Based on WiFI Theoretical Bandwidth

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.

SuperSpeed 20 Gb/s

  • Upto 4x Faster - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - Up to 20Gb/s

*Theoretical Bandwidth

Hi-Fi Audio

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 analogue audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.

Lighting

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.

  • Cycle Colour
  • Static
  • Pulse
  • Flash
  • Double Flash
  • Music
  • Random
  • Game
  • Digital A
  • Digital B
  • Digital C

Light Strip Support

  • RGB LED x2
  • Digital Addressable LED x2

With an integrated intuitive user interface, the RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you a better solution for customizing the lighting effects across all supported devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to the peripheral products, you can personalize your gaming rig with your own style and show off your build by sharing the profiles. In addition, the new gaming mode makes the lighting effects interactive with selected games to bring you the most immersive gaming experience.

  • Sync with one click
  • Individual control as you wish

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.

EasyTune

GIGABYTE's EasyTune™ 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 behaviour; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.

Ultra Durable

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 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!

Step 1

Plug 24pin & 8pin power supply cable on motherboard

Step 2

Download motherboard BIOS file and rename to "gigabyte.bin", save to USB flashdrive, and plug USB flashdrive into Q-Flash USB port

Step 3

Press Q-Flash Plus button, and motherboard will start updating BIOS automatically.

Solid Pin

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.

Gigabyte Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 Motherboard Feature 7

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


Model Number Z690-UD-AX-DDR4-V2
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
* Please refer to "CPU Support List" for more information.
Chipset Intel® Z790 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 1R x 8 / 2R x 8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1R x 8 /2R x 8 /1R x 16 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 4096 x 2160@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 4096 x 2304@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 6E AX211
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 x 16 slot, running at x 16 (PCIE X 16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIE X 16 slot.
(The PCIE X 16 slot conforms to PCI Express 5.0 standard.)
1 x PCI Express x 16 slot, running at x 4 (PCIE X 4)
1 x PCI Express x 16 slot, running at x 1 (PCIE X 1_4)
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(The PCIE X 4 and PCIE X 1 slots conform 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 x 4 / x 2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x 4 / x 2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260 / 2280 PCIe 4.0 x 4 / x 2 SSD support) (M2Q_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 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 12 V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V 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 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 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 2 A /12 V @ 24 W.
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 2 x 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 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
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)
LAN bandwidth management software
Operating System Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Backed by a 3 year Gigabyte warranty.

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