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ATX motherboard with black heatsinks silver accents and integrated I/O shield

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS ELITE AX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-H4X2-2DAWQ

LGA 1700 ATX board supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core CPUs with DDR5 memory up to 128 GB, PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, quad M.2 connectors, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2.5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E

  • ProcessorSupports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron P
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 128 GB with speeds from 4800 to 6000 MT/s
  • 16+1+2 phase VRM with 60 A DrMOS and tantalum polymer capacitors for stable power delivery
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus four M.2 connectors for PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage
  • 5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E for high-speed wired and wireless networking

Platform foundation

This ATX motherboard uses the Intel Z690 chipset and an LGA 1700 socket to support 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Four DDR5 slots accept up to 128 GB of dual-channel memory at speeds up to 6000 MT/s when overclocked. A 16+1+2 phase digital VRM with 60 A DrMOS and tantalum polymer capacitors delivers stable power for high-end CPUs.

Storage and I/O upgrade

The board adds a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for next-generation graphics cards and four M.2 connectors that each support 2260, 2280 or 22110 drives at PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports remain for legacy drives. Rear I/O includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, 2.5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E for fast wired and wireless networking.

Sustained thermal behaviour

Fully covered MOSFET heatsinks and an integrated I/O shield spread VRM heat across a large surface area, keeping power delivery cool during long compile jobs or extended gaming sessions. Smart Fan 6 headers allow curve-based control tied to multiple onboard sensors so airflow ramps gradually with load rather than spiking. Q-Flash Plus lets you update the BIOS without a CPU installed, simplifying maintenance when the system is already built.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Product lineAORUS
Model nameZ690 AORUS ELITE AX
Processor
ProcessorSupports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron Processors
CPU socketLGA 1700
* Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
ChipsetIntel Z690
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 4800 / 4000
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsCPU:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB/M2P_SB)
Optane memory supportYes
* System acceleration with Intel Optane Memory can only be enabled on the M.2 connectors supported by the Chipset.
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220-VB CODEC
* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 2.5GbE LAN chip
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
WIFI a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
Rear panel ports1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks
Onboard USB headers1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 × 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

Does the LGA 1700 socket require a dedicated mounting bracket for the CPU cooler?

Yes, the board needs a dedicated LGA 1700 mounting bracket; standard brackets from older sockets will not fit the retention mechanism.

Which M.2 slot should I use first for a PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive, and what is the common installation mistake?

Install the primary drive in the CPU-linked M2A_CPU slot; the frequent error is placing it in a chipset slot and losing the direct PCIe 4.0 x4 pathway.

How do I update the BIOS later if the system will not post with a new processor?

Use the Q-Flash Plus button on the rear I/O with a USB stick containing the firmware file; no CPU, memory or graphics card needs to be installed.

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