GIGABYTE Z690I Aorus Ultra AX Wifi DDR4 Intel Motherboard
MPN GIGABYTE-Z690I-AORUS-ULTRA-DDR4-WIFI · Brand Gigabyte · Mini-ITX
The Gigabyte Z690I Aorus Ultra AX is a Mini-ITX LGA1700 motherboard featuring Intel Z690 chipset, PCIe 5.0, dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, Intel Wi-Fi 6, and 2.5GbE LAN — ideal for compact 12th Gen Intel builds
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Overview
The Gigabyte Z690I Aorus Ultra AX is a feature-packed Mini-ITX motherboard built on the Intel Z690 Express Chipset, designed for 12th Generation Intel Core i5, i7, and i9 processors using the LGA1700 socket. Despite its compact 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm footprint, this board delivers a robust 10+2+1 phase digital VRM solution with 105A power stages, supported by Gigabyte's Fins-Array II heatsink design, Thermal Guard III M.2 shields, and a heatpipe, ensuring stable power delivery and effective heat dissipation for demanding workloads. Memory flexibility is a strong suit — two DDR4 DIMM slots accommodate up to 64 GB of system memory (32 GB per DIMM), with native speeds from DDR4-2133 up to DDR4-3200, and overclocked profiles reaching DDR4-5333 via XMP. Dual PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots (both thermally shielded) handle fast NVMe storage, while four SATA 6 Gb/s connectors and support for RAID 0/1/5/10 provide additional flexibility for multi-drive configurations. Connectivity is comprehensive for a small-form-factor board. Networking is handled by an Intel 2.5GbE LAN controller paired with Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (802.11ax, 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, up to 2.4 Gbps theoretical, 160 MHz channel width) and Bluetooth 5.2. The rear I/O panel includes one USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps), three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, and a Q-Flash Plus button for BIOS updates without a CPU or RAM installed. Audio is powered by a Realtek ALC4080 codec with DTS:X Ultra support, delivering high-definition output via the rear 3.5 mm audio jacks. RGB Fusion 2.0 provides addressable LED and standard RGB strip headers for lighting customisation, while Smart Fan 6 manages up to four fan/pump headers with noise detection and FAN STOP capability. The single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot supports the latest discrete graphics cards. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: Mini-ITX, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm - Socket: LGA1700 - Chipset: Intel Z690 Express - Memory: 2x DDR4 DIMM, up to 64 GB, DDR4-2133 to DDR4-5333 (O.C.), XMP support - Storage: 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (with Thermal Guard III), 4x SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 - Expansion: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 - LAN: Intel 2.5GbE - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.2 - USB (rear): 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB 2.0 - Display: HDMI 2.1 (4096x2160@60 Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (5120x2160@60 Hz) - Audio: Realtek ALC4080, DTS:X Ultra - BIOS: AMI UEFI, Q-Flash Plus - Warranty: 3 Years
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Mini-ITX |
| Chipset | Intel® Z690 Express Chipset |
| CPU Type | |
| Lan | Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| USB | Chipset:1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panelChipset+USB 2.0 Hub:4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the USB headers on the front of GC-Z690I BTB PLUG |
| 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 CODECSupport for DTS:X® UltraHigh Definition Audio2-channel |
| Memory | 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 modules2 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 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 speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install |
| I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16(The PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 5.0 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 HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.1 x DisplayPort port, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120×2160@60 Hz* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3* The DisplayPort does not support HDMI connection by adapter.(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Storage Interface | CPU:1 x M.2 connector on the back of the GC-Z690I BTB PLUG (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)Chipset:1 x M.2 connector on the front of GC-Z690I BTB PLUG (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsSupport for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10Intel® 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 DisplayPort1 x HDMI port1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 x Q-Flash Plus button1 x RJ-45 port2 x audio jacks |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x external power connector(Note 1)1 x CPU fan header1 x water cooling CPU fan header2 x system fan headers(SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2(Note 1))1 x addressable LED strip header(Note 1)1 x RGB LED strip header2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors(M2A_CPU(Note 2)/M2P_SB(Note 1))4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x speaker header1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header(Note 1)1 x reset button(Note 1)1 x reset jumper1 x Clear CMOS jumper＊All fan headers are subject to support AIO_Pump, Pump and high performance fan with the capability of delivering up to 2A/12V @ 24W.(Note 1) The connector is on the front of GC-Z690I BTB PLUG.(Note 2) The connector is on the back of GC-Z690I BTB PLUG |
| Wireless Communication Module | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201:WIFI 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 |
