Description

• CPU

  1. LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors*
  2. L3 cache varies with CPU

  * Please refer to “CPU Support List” for more information.

• Chipset

  1. Intel Z690 Express Chipset

• Memory

  1. Support for 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 modules
  2. 4 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
  3. Dual channel memory architecture
  4. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
  5. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
  6. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

  (Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)

• Onboard Graphics

  Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:

  1. 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.
  2. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz
     * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3

  (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)

• Audio

  1. Realtek ALC1220-VB CODEC
     * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
  2. High Definition Audio
  3. 2-channel analog output
  4. Support for S/PDIF Out
     7.1-channel digital signals
     * Actual output of digital signals may vary depending on the playback content and software used, and an external DAC is required.

• LAN

  1. Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)

• Expansion Slots

  1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
     * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
     (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 5.0 standard.)
  2. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
     (The PCIEX4 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

• Multi-Graphics Technology

  1. Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies

• Storage Interface

  CPU :

  1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)

  Chipset :

  1. 2 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
  2. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
  3. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

  Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
  * Refer to “2-7 Internal Connectors,” for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.

  Intel Optane Memory Ready
  * System acceleration with Intel Optane Memory can only be enabled on the M.2 connectors supported by the Chipset.

• USB

  Chipset:

  1. 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
  2. 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header
  3. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
  4. 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)

  Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:

  1. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

• Internal I/O Connectors

  1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  3. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
  4. 1 x CPU fan header
  5. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
  6. 3 x system fan headers
  7. 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
  8. 2 x addressable LED strip headers
  9. 2 x RGB LED strip headers
  10. 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
  11. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  12. 1 x front panel header
  13. 1 x front panel audio header
  14. 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
  15. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
  16. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
  17. 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
  18. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
  19. 1 x reset button
  20. 1 x reset jumper
  21. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
  22. 1 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.

• Back Panel Connectors

  1. 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
  2. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
  3. 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  4. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  5. 1 x HDMI port
  6. 1 x DisplayPort
  7. 1 x RJ-45 port
  8. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
  9. 2 x audio jacks

• I/O Controller

  1. iTE I/O Controller Chip
• H/W Monitoring
  1. Voltage detection
  2. Temperature detection
  3. Fan speed detection
  4. Water cooling flow rate detection
  5. Fan fail warning
  6. Fan speed control
     * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.

• BIOS

  1. 1 x 256 Mbit flash
  2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
  3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

• Unique Features

  1. 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
  2. Support for Q-Flash Plus
  3. Support for Q-Flash
  4. Support for Xpress Install

• Bundled Software

  1. Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
  2. Realtek Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
• Operating System
  1. Support for Windows 11 64-bit
  2. Support for Windows 10 64-bit

• Form Factor

  1. ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm