GIGABYTE Z690 Aorus Master WiFi DDR5 Intel Motherboard
MPN GIGABYTE-Z690-AORUS-MASTER-WIFI · Brand Gigabyte · E-ATX
The Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master WiFi DDR5 features a 19+1+2 Phase Digital VRM, five M.2 slots, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210, 10GbE LAN, and DDR5 support up to 128 GB on the LGA1700 platform — in an E-ATX form factor
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Overview
The Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master WiFi DDR5 is an E-ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z690 Express Chipset and the LGA1700 socket, designed to support 12th Generation Intel Core i9, i7, and i5 processors. At the heart of its power delivery is a Direct 19+1+2 Phase Digital VRM design rated at 105A per power stage, paired with Tantalum Polymer Capacitors to sustain stable voltages under heavy workloads and overclocking sessions. Memory support is provided through four DDR5 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 128 GB of system RAM (32 GB per DIMM). The board is compatible with DDR5 at stock 4800 MHz and via XMP 3.0 profiles reaching up to 6400 MHz (O.C.), with shielded SMD memory routing under the DDR5 XTREME MEMORY Design for signal integrity. A dual-channel memory architecture is maintained across all four slots. Storage is handled by five M.2 connectors: one CPU-direct PCIe 4.0 x4 slot (M2A_CPU), two chipset PCIe 4.0 x4 slots (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB), one PCIe 3.0 x4 chipset slot (M2C_SB), and one hybrid SATA/PCIe 4.0 x4 slot (M2M_SB). Each M.2 slot is protected by thermal guards. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports provide additional storage connectivity. Connectivity is a standout feature: a Marvell AQtion AQC113C chip delivers 10GbE BASE-T LAN with multi-speed fallback (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M), while the Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 module supports 802.11ax across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with 2T2R antennas, 160 MHz channel width, and Bluetooth 5.2. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC1220-VB CODEC complemented by an ESS ES9118 DAC chip rated at 125 dB SNR on the rear output, with support for DTS:X Ultra, 7.1-channel output, and S/PDIF optical out. The rear I/O provides 2 USB Type-C ports (one Gen 2, one Gen 2x2), 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, alongside a DisplayPort 1.2 output for processors with integrated graphics. The primary PCIe x16 slot conforms to PCIe 5.0 for GPU installation. Thermal management is addressed through Fins-Array III heatsinks with NanoCarbon coating, Direct-Touch Heatpipe II on VRM areas, and a NanoCarbon Baseplate. RGB Fusion 2.0 supports addressable LED and standard RGB strip headers. Q-Flash Plus enables BIOS updates without a CPU, memory, or GPU installed. Key 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 native / up to DDR5-6400 O.C., XMP 3.0 - VRM: 19+1+2 Phase Digital, 105A power stages - Storage: 5 × M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4 / PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA), 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s - GPU Slot: 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16, 2 × PCIe 3.0 x4 - LAN: Marvell AQtion AQC113C 10GbE - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210, BT 5.2, up to 2.4 Gbps (conditions dependent) - Audio: Realtek ALC1220-VB + ESS ES9118 DAC, 125 dB SNR rear out - BIOS: AMI UEFI, 256 Mbit flash, Q-Flash Plus - 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) |
| 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)3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panelChipset+USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub:1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panelChipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs:8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)Chipset+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® ALC1220-VB CODEC* The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio.ESS ES9118 DAC chipSupport for DTS:X® UltraHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channelSupport for S/PDIF Out |
| 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.(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_1 slot shares bandwidth with the M2C_SB connector. The PCIEX4_1 slot becomes unavailable when a device is installed in the M2C_SB connector.(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 DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 |
| 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 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_SB)1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
| Back Panel Connectors | 1 x Q-Flash Plus button1 x Clear CMOS button2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)1 x DisplayPort1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports1 x RJ-45 port1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector5 x audio jacks |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors1 x CPU fan header1 x water cooling CPU fan header4 x system fan headers4 x system fan/water cooling pump headers2 x addressable LED strip headers2 x RGB LED strip headers5 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 headers2 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 power button1 x reset button1 x reset jumper1 x Clear CMOS jumper2 x temperature sensor headersVoltage Measurement Points |
| 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 |
