GIGABYTE Z690 AERO D DDR5 Intel Motherboard
MPN GIGABYTE-Z690-AERO-D · Brand Gigabyte · E-ATX
The Gigabyte Z690 AERO D is an E-ATX motherboard for 12th Gen Intel LGA1700 processors, featuring DDR5 memory support up to 128 GB, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, four PCIe 4.0 M.2 connectors, Thunderbolt 4, Intel Wi-Fi 6E, and dual-LAN (10 GbE + 2.5 GbE) connectivity
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Overview
The Gigabyte Z690 AERO D is an E-ATX creator-focused motherboard built on the Intel Z690 Express Chipset, designed for 12th Generation Intel Core i5, i7, and i9 processors in the LGA1700 socket. It embraces DDR5 memory technology with four DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB of system memory (32 GB per DIMM) at speeds ranging from 4800 MHz up to 6400 MHz via XMP overclocking profiles, giving content creators ample bandwidth headroom for demanding workloads such as 4K video editing, 3D rendering, and large multi-track audio projects. Connectivity is a standout strength of this board. Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slots (one running at x16, a second at x8) accommodate the latest discrete GPUs or next-generation NVMe storage cards. Four PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors — each fitted with thermal guards — provide ultra-fast NVMe SSD storage, complemented by six SATA 6 Gb/s ports and support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations. Networking options are comprehensive: a Marvell AQtion AQC113C controller delivers 10 GbE (with auto-negotiation down to 100 Mbps), while an Intel 2.5 GbE LAN port handles standard high-speed wired networking. Wireless connectivity is handled by the Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 module, supporting the 6 GHz band, 160 MHz channel width, up to 2.4 Gbps theoretical data rates, and Bluetooth 5.2. The board's unique VisionLINK TB I/O design integrates two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports on the rear panel, supporting DisplayPort 1.4, HDCP 2.3, and display output up to 5120×2880 at 60 Hz from a single connection. Audio is handled by dual Realtek codecs — the ALC4080 for rear panel output with DTS:X Ultra support and the ALC897 for the front panel header. Additional rear I/O includes six USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red), one HDMI 1.4 port (up to 4096×2160 at 30 Hz via integrated graphics), and two RJ-45 LAN jacks. Thermal management is addressed through a large VRM heatsink design with Direct-Touch Heatpipe II technology, seven fan/pump headers in total (including a dedicated water-cooling CPU header), and Gigabyte's Smart Fan 6 system with hybrid PWM/DC fan control, noise detection, and multiple temperature sensor inputs. RGB Fusion 2.0 is supported via two addressable LED headers and two standard RGB headers. BIOS features include AMI UEFI with Q-Flash Plus — allowing BIOS updates without installing the CPU, memory, or graphics card — plus EasyTune overclocking utilities, Fast Boot, and Game Boost one-click performance profiles. Verified Specifications: - Socket: LGA1700 | Chipset: Intel Z690 Express - Form Factor: E-ATX, 305 mm × 259 mm - Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, up to 128 GB, DDR5-4800 to DDR5-6400 (O.C.), XMP supported - PCIe Slots: 2× PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16/x8), 1× PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4) - Storage: 4× M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4, 6× SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 - LAN: 10 GbE (Marvell AQC113C) + 2.5 GbE (Intel) - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (2.4/5/6 GHz, BT 5.2) - Rear USB: 6× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2× Thunderbolt 4 Type-C - Audio: Realtek ALC4080 (rear) + ALC897 (front), DTS:X Ultra - Warranty: 3 Years
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | E-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 | 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) |
| USB | Chipset+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller:2 x USB Type-C® ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 supportChipset:1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support, available through the internal USB header6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panelChipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headersChipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:6 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 codec (rear panel audio)Support for DTS:X® UltraHigh Definition Audio2-channelRealtek® ALC897 codec (front panel audio) |
| 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 modules4 x DDR5 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.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.) |
| 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® 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 5120×2880@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 4096×2160@30 Hz* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU 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 "2-8 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 |
| Back Panel Connectors | 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)1 x DisplayPort In port1 x HDMI port2 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 ports2 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 header3 x system fan headers3 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 support2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x noise detection header1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)1 x Q-Flash Plus button1 x reset button1 x reset jumper1 x Clear CMOS jumper2 x temperature sensor headers |
| Multi-Graphics Technology | Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies |
| Wireless Communication Module | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bandsBLUETOOTH 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 |
