GIGABYTE Z690I Aorus Ultra AX DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The Gigabyte Z690I Aorus Ultra AX is a Mini-ITX form-factor motherboard built around Intel’s Z690 Express Chipset and the LGA1700 socket, supporting 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. Measuring a compact 17.0 x 17.0 cm, it delivers full-featured performance in a small-footprint chassis — making it a practical choice for space-constrained gaming or workstation builds. Memory support centres on DDR5 technology with two DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, accommodating up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM. The board supports XMP 3.0 profiles for memory overclocking and includes Gigabyte’s DDR5 tuning utilities for voltage and timing adjustments. For graphics, a single PCIe x16 slot running at full x16 bandwidth handles discrete GPU installation. An additional PCIe x4 slot offers flexibility for M.2 adapters or other expansion cards. Storage connectivity is provided by two SATA 6 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0/1 support. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC4080 codec delivering 2-channel output, with two audio jacks on the rear panel. Networking features an Intel 2.5GbE LAN chip supporting 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps speeds. The board’s AX suffix indicates integrated Wi-Fi capability (AX/Wi-Fi 6 class), consistent with the product naming convention. Rear I/O includes one USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20 Gbps) support, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red), one DisplayPort output, one HDMI output, and two audio jacks. Internal headers add one USB Type-C header (USB 3.2 Gen 1), one USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, and two USB 2.0/1.1 headers for case connectivity. Power delivery uses a standard 24-pin ATX main connector plus an 8-pin ATX 12V connector. Verified Specifications: – Form Factor: Mini-ITX (17.0 x 17.0 cm) – Socket: LGA1700 – Chipset: Intel Z690 Express – CPU Support: 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron – Memory: 2x DDR5 DIMM, Dual Channel, max 64 GB, XMP 3.0 – PCIe Slots: 1x PCIe x16 (x16 bandwidth), 1x PCIe x4 – Storage: 2x SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1 – Audio: Realtek ALC4080, 2-channel, 2x audio jacks – LAN: Intel 2.5GbE (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) – Rear USB: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 – Video Out: 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI – Power: 24-pin ATX + 8-pin ATX 12V