GIGABYTE Z690 AERO G DDR4 Intel Motherboard
MPN GIGABYTE-Z690-AERO-G-DDR4 · Brand Gigabyte · ATX
The Gigabyte Z690 AERO G DDR4 is an ATX motherboard for 12th Gen Intel Core CPUs (LGA1700), featuring 4x PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 x16, dual-channel DDR4 up to 128 GB, Intel Wi-Fi 6, and Intel 2.5GbE LAN
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Overview
The Gigabyte Z690 AERO G DDR4 is an ATX-form-factor motherboard built on the Intel Z690 Express Chipset and designed around the LGA1700 socket, making it compatible with 12th Generation Intel Core i5, i7, and i9 processors. It targets content creators and professionals who demand reliable, high-throughput computing for demanding workloads such as large-scale video editing and 3D rendering. Memory flexibility is a key strength: four DDR4 DIMM slots support dual-channel configurations with capacities up to 128 GB (32 GB per module), and speeds ranging from DDR4-2133 through DDR4-3200 at standard rates, all the way to DDR4-5333 under XMP overclocking profiles. Both ECC Unbuffered and non-ECC Unbuffered modules are supported, giving workstation-adjacent versatility to the platform. Storage options are equally comprehensive. Four M.2 Socket 3 connectors — one CPU-attached and three chipset-attached — all support PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drives, with one chipset slot also accepting SATA-based M.2 drives. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports round out the onboard storage, and RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations are supported across the SATA array. Connectivity stands out with Intel Wi-Fi 6 (AX201), covering 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual-band 802.11ax at up to 2.4 Gbps theoretical, paired with Bluetooth 5.2. Wired networking is handled by an Intel 2.5GbE LAN controller. The back panel provides a broad USB roster: two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and two USB 2.0 ports. Expansion slots include one PCIe 5.0 x16 primary slot for the graphics card, plus two additional PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots wired at x4. Audio is powered by a Realtek ALC4080 codec supporting High Definition Audio with S/PDIF optical output. The board ships in standard ATX dimensions (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm) and carries a manufacturer's 3-year warranty. Key Verified Specifications: - Socket: LGA1700 — 12th Gen Intel Core i5/i7/i9 - Chipset: Intel Z690 Express - Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM, up to 128 GB, DDR4-2133 to DDR4-5333(O.C.), XMP supported - Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm × 24.4 cm - M.2 Slots: 4x PCIe 4.0 x4 (one also supports SATA) - SATA: 6x SATA 6 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/5/10 - Primary PCIe Slot: PCIe 5.0 x16 - LAN: Intel 2.5GbE (2.5/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 2.4/5 GHz, BT 5.2 - Audio: Realtek ALC4080, S/PDIF optical out - Rear USB: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 - Display Out: 1x HDMI 1.4 (max 4096×2160@30 Hz), 1x DisplayPort 1.2 via USB-C (max 4096×2304@60 Hz) - BIOS: AMI UEFI, Q-Flash Plus (flashback without CPU/RAM/GPU) - Warranty: 3 Years
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Chipset | Intel® Z690 Express Chipset |
| CPU Type | LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel® CoreTM i9 processors/Intel® CoreTM i7 processors/Intel® CoreTM i5 processorsL3 cache varies with CPU |
| Lan | Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| 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 support2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panelChipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panelChipset+USB 2.0 Hub:4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers |
| Bios | 1 x 256 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOSPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC4080 CODECHigh Definition Audio2-channel analog outputSupport for S/PDIF Out7.1-channel digital signals* Actual output of digital signals may vary depending on the playback content and software used, and an external DAC is required |
| 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 modules4 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memoryDual channel memory architectureSupport 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 modulesSupport for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules |
| H/W Monitoring | Voltage detectionTemperature detectionFan speed detectionWater cooling flow rate detectionFan fail warningFan speed control* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.Noise detection |
| I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
| 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.(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 5.0 standard.)2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)(The PCIEX4 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) |
| 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.@BIOSEasyTuneFast BootGame BoostON/OFF ChargeRGB FusionSmart BackupSystem Information ViewerSupport for Q-Flash PlusSupport for Q-FlashSupport for Xpress Install |
| Bundled Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)cFosSpeed |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:1 x USB Type-C® port, supporting USB Type-C® and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz* Support for drawing tablets and 20V@3A of power delivery.* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.31 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@30 Hz* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU or graphics card support.) |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
| 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 connectorsSupport for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* Refer to "2-7 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 |
| Back Panel Connectors | 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports1 x DisplayPort In port1 x HDMI port2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support1 x RJ-45 port1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector2 x audio jacks |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x CPU fan header1 x water cooling CPU fan header4 x system fan headers2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers2 x addressable LED strip headers2 x RGB LED strip headers4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x noise detection header2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)1 x serial port header1 x Q-Flash Plus button1 x reset button1 x reset jumper2 x temperature sensor headers1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
| Multi-Graphics Technology | Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies |
| Wireless Communication Module | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-BandBLUETOOTH 5.2Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment |
