- Supports 12th generation Intel Core processors
- Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5, 4 DIMMs
- 16+1+2 digital power design with 60A DrMOS and tantalum polymer capacitors
- DDR5 XTREME memory design with SMD DIMM and shielded memory routing
- Fully covered thermal design with high coverage MOSFET heatsinks
- WIFI 6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT5 with AORUS antenna
- AMP-UP Sound with ALC1220 and WIMA audio capacitors
- Fast 2.5GbE LAN with bandwidth management
- 4 x Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2 with extended thermal guards
- SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen2x2 TYPE-C provides transfer speeds up to 20Gb/s
- RGB FUSION 2.0 with multi-zone addressable LED design, support for addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
- Smart Fan 6 with multiple temperature sensors, hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP
- Q-Flash Plus BIOS update without CPU, memory, and graphics card installation
Specifications
Description
Product Details
- Size
- ATX
- Type
- Desktop
Processor
- Supported Processors
- Intel
- Models
- Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Celeron Dual Core, Core i3, Pentium Dual Core
- Supported CPU Generation
- Alder Lake
- Socket
- 1700
Chipset
- Model
- Intel Z690
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Quantity
- 4 DIMM Slots
- Memory Speeds
- 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3300OC, 3333OC, 3400OC, 3466OC, 3600OC, 3666OC, 3733OC, 3800OC, 3866OC, 4000OC, 4133OC, 4266OC, 4300OC, 4400OC, 4500OC, 4600OC, 4700OC, 4800OC, 4933OC, 5000OC, 5133OC, 5333OC
- Memory Channels
- Dual Channel
Internal Connectors
- PCI Express x16 3.0
- 2 Slot
- PCI Express x16 5.0
- 1 Slot
- SATA III 6Gb/s
- 6 Port
- M.2 Type
- 3 PCIe 4.0 Ports
- M.2 Slots
- 0
External Connectors
- Rear USB-A outputs
- 4 USB 2.0 Ports, 5 USB 3.2 Ports
- Rear USB-C outputs
- 1 USB 3.2 Port
- Ethernet (LAN)
- 1
- Screen Connections
- DisplayPort, HDMI
Specifications
- RGB Lighting
- Yes
- Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi Generation
- -
- Extra
- RGB Header
Sound
- Sound Card Channels
- 7.1
- Additional Audio Connections
- Optical S/PDIF
Top Specs
- Memory
- -
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.
Description
The Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Elite AX motherboard is designed for users who are looking for an advanced solution to create a powerful and advanced computer. It is suitable for demanding tasks, gaming, multimedia editing, and creative applications.
The Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Elite AX supports 12th generation Intel processors, with an LGA1700 socket. It features DDR5 slots for RAM installation, USB and SATA ports for connecting peripherals and storage devices. Additionally, it offers advanced features such as PCIe 5.0 support for fast graphics cards and SSD storage, overclocking support, advanced audio, and high-speed networking capabilities.
Furthermore, the Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Elite AX has an impressive design with RGB lighting and a well-built construction for reliable performance and durability.
Overall, the Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Elite AX is an excellent choice for users who demand high performance, advanced features, and reliability in their computer.
- Supports 12th generation Intel Core processors
- Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5, 4 DIMMs
- 16+1+2 digital power design with 60A DrMOS and tantalum polymer capacitors
- DDR5 XTREME memory design with SMD DIMM and shielded memory routing
- Fully covered thermal design with high coverage MOSFET heatsinks
- WIFI 6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT5 with AORUS antenna
- AMP-UP Sound with ALC1220 and WIMA audio capacitors
- Fast 2.5GbE LAN with bandwidth management
- 4 x Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2 with extended thermal guards
- SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen2x2 TYPE-C provides transfer speeds up to 20Gb/s
- RGB FUSION 2.0 with multi-zone addressable LED design, support for addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
- Smart Fan 6 with multiple temperature sensors, hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP
- Q-Flash Plus BIOS update without CPU, memory, and graphics card installation
PCIe 5.0 Design
The GIGABYTE Z690 motherboards are ready to work with upcoming PCIe 5.0 devices, which are expected to have double the bandwidth of current PCIe 4.0 devices. To achieve high speed and maintain signal integrity, GIGABYTE's R&D uses a low-resistance PCB to provide maximum performance.
XTREME Memory
GIGABYTE's Z690 motherboards feature the latest DDR5 architecture and XMP 3.0 capability. The new DDR5 memory technology brings 50% more bandwidth to the platform and significantly increases system performance, implementing Unlocked Native DDR5 Voltage, Xtreme Memory Routing, and SMD. In addition to hardware upgrades, the user-friendly UI provides full functionality for higher overclocking.
AORUS offers a tested and proven platform that ensures compatibility with profiles up to 6000MHz and beyond.
Thermal Design
The seamless performance of GIGABYTE's Z690 series motherboards is guaranteed by the innovative and optimized thermal design that ensures the best stability for CPU, Chipset, SSD, and low temperatures under challenging conditions.
Smart Fan 6
Smart Fan 6 includes multiple unique cooling capabilities that ensure the computer maintains its performance while remaining cool and quiet. Users can easily define each fan based on different temperature sensors throughout the motherboard.
Connectivity
The Z690 series motherboards from GIGABYTE allow you to enjoy ultimate connectivity flexibility and incredible data transfer speed with next-generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity.
WIFI6 802.11ax
The wireless solution supports 802.11ax, allowing for gigabit wireless performance, providing smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, fewer interrupted connections, and speeds up to 2.4Gbps*. Additionally, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range compared to BT 4.2 and faster transmission.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
It features USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 design, which doubles the performance compared to the previous generation USB 3.2 Gen 2. It operates with lightning-fast data transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps when connected to USB 3.2 compatible peripherals.
Through the USB Type-C port, users can enjoy the flexibility of reversible connection for quick access and storage of large volumes of data.
High aesthetics
GIGABYTE motherboards help users control every aspect of the motherboard and provide customizable lighting effects with exceptional aesthetics to match their unique personality.
RGB Fusion 2.0
RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you with a better solution for customizing lighting effects on all supported devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to peripherals, you can personalize your computer by sharing the profiles you created. Additionally, the new gaming mode makes lighting effects interactive in selected games to offer you a more exciting experience.
RGB FUSION
Offering now more LED customization than ever before, users can truly personalize their computer to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has full control over the LEDs surrounding the motherboard. Note: The displayed lighting effects are for demonstration purposes only. Actual lighting effects may vary depending on the model.
EasyTune
EasyTune by Gigabyte is a simple and user-friendly interface that allows users to adjust their system settings in detail or customize the clock and voltage settings of the system and memory in a Windows environment.
With Smart Quick Boost, it only takes one click to automatically overclock your system, giving an extra boost in performance when you need it most.
System Information Viewer
The Gigabyte System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to the current status of your system. Monitor components such as clocks and the processor, set the fan speed profile you prefer, create alerts when temperatures rise too high, or record the behavior of your system - these are the capabilities of the System Information Viewer.
Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily
With Gigabyte Q-Flash Plus, there is no need to install the processor, memory, and graphics card or enter the BIOS menu. Simply download and save a new BIOS file to a USB drive and then press the exclusive Q-Flash Plus button and you're ready.