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Gigabyte Z690 Z690 AORUS PRO LGA 1700 DDR5 ATX Motherboard

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Dominate the Game with Cutting-Edge PerformanceIntroducing the GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS PRO: a high-performance gaming motherboard designed to unleash the full potential of 12th Gen Intel Core processors. Featuring DDR5 compatibility, advanced thermal design, and lightning-fast connectivity, this moth...

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Overview

Dominate the Game with Cutting-Edge Performance

Introducing the GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS PRO: a high-performance gaming motherboard designed to unleash the full potential of 12th Gen Intel Core processors. Featuring DDR5 compatibility, advanced thermal design, and lightning-fast connectivity, this motherboard provides the ultimate foundation for your gaming rig.

Key Features:

  • Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors.
  • DDR5 Compatible: Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5.
  • 16+1+2 Twin Hybrid Digital VRM Design: Ensures stable power delivery with 90A DrMOS.
  • Fully Covered Thermal Design: Provides efficient cooling for optimal performance.
  • PCIe 5.0 and Quad NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2: Offers next-gen connectivity for high-speed storage.
  • Intel 2.5 GbE LAN and WiFi 6: Ensures fast and reliable networking.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Gigabyte
  • Model: Z690 AORUS PRO
  • CPU Socket: Intel LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z690
  • Memory Type: DDR5
  • Expansion Slots: PCIe 5.0, Quad M.2
  • Connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C, Intel 2.5GbE LAN, WiFi 6
  • Audio: Hi-Fi Audio with ALC4080
  • Form Factor: ATX

Key Features

Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors

DDR5 Compatible: Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5

Commanding Power Design: 16+1+2 Twin Hybrid Digital VRM Design with 90A DrMOS with Tantalum Polymer Capacitors

Cutting-Edge Thermal Design: Fully Covered Thermal Design and High Coverage MOSFET Heatsinks, Enlarged Thermal Guards

Next Gen Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, Quad NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C

Fast Networking: Intel 2.5 GbE LAN, WiFi 6 802.11ax, BT5

Dynamic Audio: Hi-Fi Audio with ALC4080 and WIMA Audio Capacitors

Fine Tuning Features: RGB FUSION 2.0, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 6, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing CPU, Memory, and GPU

Only Compatible with Intel LGA1700 Cooling Brackets

Specifications

Socket
Intel LGA 1700
Processor Support
12th Gen Intel Core Series
Memory Type
DDR5
Memory Channels
Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered
VRM Design
16+1+2 Twin Hybrid Digital with 90A DrMOS
PCIe Support
PCIe 5.0
M.2 Slots
Quad NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
USB Connectivity
SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
Wired Networking
Intel 2.5 GbE LAN
Wireless Networking
WiFi 6 802.11ax, BT5
Audio Codec
ALC4080
BIOS Update Feature
Q-Flash Plus (without CPU, Memory, GPU)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO motherboard is designed to support 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors, utilizing the Intel LGA 1700 Socket.
Yes, this motherboard is compatible with DDR5 memory, featuring dual channel non-ECC unbuffered DDR5 support for high-speed performance.
The Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO incorporates a cutting-edge thermal design, including a fully covered thermal design and high coverage MOSFET heatsinks, along with enlarged thermal guards.
For fast networking, the motherboard includes Intel 2.5 GbE LAN, WiFi 6 802.11ax, and Bluetooth 5 connectivity.
Yes, the motherboard features Q-Flash Plus, which allows for updating the BIOS without the need to install a CPU, memory, or GPU.
This motherboard offers dynamic audio capabilities with Hi-Fi Audio, featuring the ALC4080 codec and WIMA audio capacitors for enhanced sound quality.
The Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO is only compatible with Intel LGA1700 cooling brackets.

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