Gigabyte Z690 aero D review , creators choice
Gigabyte Z690 aero D is one best motherboards for creators , deliver reliable computing performance, impressive connectivity, expandable graphics, and ultra-fast storage for creators to deal with heavy design workloads like 3D rendering and feature-length video production , A single memory slot of the Z690 motherboard can support up to 32GB. With populated 2 DIMMs per channel on GIGABYTE Z690 motherboards, the maximum memory capacity support is 128GB. You can experience faster performance and instant access without any lag , An effective cooling solution can prevent the risk of design work being interrupted by an unexpected system crash. GIGABYTE’s advanced thermal solutions provide a perfect balance of aesthetics and performance. A large heat sink design and Direct-Touch Heat pipe II ensure stability during creative sessions.
Gigabyte Z690 AERO D specs :
| Chipset | Intel Z690 |
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| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required. |
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| CPU Type | Supports 12th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors |
| Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic |
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| Number of Memory Slots | 4×288pin (DDR5) |
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| Memory Standard | DDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 4800 / 4000 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| PCI Express 5.0 x16 | 2 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode. |
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| PCI Express 3.0 x16 | 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 * Running at x4. |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s |
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| M.2 | 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 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB) |
| Intel Optane Ready | Yes * System acceleration with Intel Optane Memory can only be enabled on the M.2 connectors supported by the Chipset. |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC4080 codec (rear panel audio) Realtek ALC897 codec (front panel audio) |
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| Audio Channels | 2 Channels |
| LAN Chipset | Marvell AQtion AQC113C |
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| Second LAN Chipset | Intel 2.5GbE LAN chip |
| Max LAN Speed | 10Gbps + 10/100/1000/2500Mbps |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Back I/O Ports | 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x DisplayPort In port 1 x HDMI port 2 x Thunderbolt 4 connectors (USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 2 x RJ-45 ports 2 x audio jacks |
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| Onboard USB | 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers |
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| Other Connectors | 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 3 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x noise detection header 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x temperature sensor headers |
| Form Factor | Extended ATX |
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| LED Lighting | RGB |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 10.2" |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector |
| Windows 11 | Supported |
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| Features | Multi-Graphics Technology Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip H/W Monitoring Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. Noise detection BIOS 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 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. @BIOS EasyTune Fast Boot Game Boost ON/OFF Charge RGB Fusion Smart Backup System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Operating System Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
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