GIGABYTE Z690M Elite AX DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The Gigabyte Z690M Elite AX DDR4 is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z690 chipset, designed to support 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors via the LGA1700 socket. Its compact 244 x 240 mm footprint makes it a practical choice for space-conscious builds that still demand a full-featured platform. Memory support covers four DDR4 DIMM slots operating in dual-channel configuration, with a maximum capacity of 128 GB. This gives builders room to start modestly and expand over time without replacing the board. Connectivity is a highlight of the Z690M Elite AX DDR4. The rear panel provides an Intel 2.5 GbE LAN port capable of 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps operation, supplemented by onboard Wi-Fi (as indicated by the AX designation in the product name). Video output options include one HDMI port and one DisplayPort for use with processors that include integrated graphics. USB rear-panel options include one USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port. Storage is handled by six SATA 6 Gb/s connectors supporting RAID modes 0, 1, 5, and 10. Expansion slots comprise one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for a discrete graphics card, plus two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for add-in cards. Audio output is managed by a Realtek codec delivering up to 7.1-channel sound, with S/PDIF optical output also available on the rear panel. Power delivery is handled through a 24-pin ATX main connector, an 8-pin ATX 12V connector, and an additional 4-pin ATX 12V connector. Verified Specifications: – Socket: LGA1700 – Chipset: Intel Z690 – CPU Support: 12th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron – Form Factor: Micro ATX (244 x 240 mm) – Memory: 4 x DDR4 DIMM, dual-channel, max 128 GB – Storage: 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s (RAID 0/1/5/10) – PCIe Slots: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 – LAN: Intel 2.5 GbE (2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps) – Rear USB: 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A – Internal USB: 1 x USB Type-C header (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers – Video Out: 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort – Audio: Realtek codec, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel, S/PDIF out – Power: 24-pin ATX + 8-pin + 4-pin ATX 12V