GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX WiFi DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The Gigabyte Z690 UD AX WiFi DDR5 is an ATX motherboard built on Intel’s Z690 Express Chipset and designed for 12th Generation Intel Core i5, i7, and i9 processors seated in the LGA1700 socket. It pairs a Direct 16+1+2 phase digital VRM design with 60A power stages and Tantalum Polymer Capacitors to deliver stable power to even demanding processors, while dedicated Ultra Performance VRM heatsinks keep temperatures in check during sustained workloads. Memory support centres on four DDR5 DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, accepting up to 128 GB total (32 GB per slot) at speeds reaching DDR5-6000 (O.C.) via XMP profiles. Shielded memory routing and SMD DIMM slots reduce signal noise for improved stability at elevated frequencies. Storage is handled by three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors — one routed through the CPU and two through the chipset — each fitted with an enlarged thermal guard. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports add further drive capacity, and the board supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations across the SATA array. Connectivity is a particular strength. The primary PCIe x16 slot operates at PCIe 5.0 for discrete graphics, while additional slots run at PCIe 3.0. Networking is covered by a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip alongside an Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 module supporting 802.11ax across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with Bluetooth 5.2 — with theoretical wireless throughput up to 2.4 Gbps under 160 MHz channel conditions. The rear I/O includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port delivering up to 20 Gb/s, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, HDMI 2.1 (up to 4096×2160 @ 60 Hz), and DisplayPort 1.2 for systems using integrated graphics. RGB Fusion 2.0 support is provided through two addressable LED headers and two standard RGB LED headers, giving builders lighting customisation options. Smart Fan 6 technology manages up to five fan/pump headers with hybrid control and FAN STOP capability. Q-Flash Plus allows BIOS updates without a CPU, memory, or graphics card installed — a convenience when preparing for future processor compatibility. Verified Specifications: Socket: LGA1700 | Chipset: Intel Z690 Express | Form Factor: ATX (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm) | Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, up to 128 GB, DDR5-4800 native / up to DDR5-6000 O.C. | Storage: 3× M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4, 6× SATA 6 Gb/s | Primary PCIe Slot: PCIe 5.0 x16 | LAN: Realtek 2.5GbE | Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.2 | Rear USB: 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20 Gb/s), 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4× USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4× USB 2.0 | Display: HDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort 1.2 | Audio: Realtek HD Audio, 7.1-channel, S/PDIF out | BIOS: AMI UEFI, Q-Flash Plus | Warranty: 3 Years