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ATX motherboard black PCB silver heatsinks LGA1700 socket four DDR4 slots triple M.2 slots PCIe 5.0 x16 slot 2.5GbE LAN USB 3.2

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z690 UD DDR4 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-AY1S-1ANR2

Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 with DDR4 memory, PCIe 5.0 graphics, triple M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and 2.5GbE LAN

  • 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 (DDR4)
  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • Four DDR4 slots deliver up to 128 GB dual-channel memory capacity
  • 16+1+2 digital VRM with 60 A power stages ensures stable power delivery
  • Triple M.2 connectors provide PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage expansion
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C enable next-generation connectivity

Z690 UD DDR4 motherboard for 12th and 13th Gen Intel

This ATX board uses the Intel Z690 chipset and an LGA 1700 socket for 12th and 13th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Four 288-pin slots accept dual-channel DDR4 up to 128 GB with a long list of overclocked speeds. A 16+1+2 digital VRM with 60 A power stages and tantalum polymer capacitors feeds the CPU.

Installation notes and common issues

A dedicated LGA 1700 mounting bracket is required for the CPU cooler. The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot should hold the single graphics card for best performance. Two further PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots add expansion room. Triple M.2 connectors support 2260, 2280 and 22110 drives at PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports offer RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10. Q-Flash Plus updates the BIOS without a CPU, memory or GPU installed.

Behaviour under sustained load

Ultra-performance VRM heatsinks and Smart Fan 6 keep the power delivery cool during long sessions. Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C maintain high throughput without throttling. Realtek 7.1-channel audio stays stable when the system is stressed. RGB Fusion 2.0 drives addressable and standard LED strips without adding thermal load.

How it compares

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Price $139.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameZ690 UD DDR4
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 (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 5333(OC) / 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4933(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4300(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3666(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133
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 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
Optane memory supportIntel Optane Memory Ready
* 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 Audio CODEC
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 2.5GbE LAN chip
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 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.
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
* PCIEX4 running at x4.
* PCIEX1_4 running at x1.
PCIe x1 slots2 x PCI Express 3.0 x1
Rear panel ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks
Onboard USB headers1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 supportSupported
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the Z690 UD DDR4 is working after first boot?

The board should POST, show the BIOS splash screen and let you enter Setup. Check that all four DDR4 slots are detected, the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot reports a graphics card, each of the three M.2 sockets lists a drive, the 2.5GbE LAN link lights are active and audio plays through the 7.1 Realtek codec.

What ships with the Z690 UD DDR4 and what must I buy separately?

The motherboard, I/O shield, SATA cables, M.2 screws, RGB extension cable and driver disc are included. You must purchase an LGA 1700 CPU, DDR4 DIMMs, M.2 SSDs, graphics card, storage drives, PSU, chassis and CPU cooler with a dedicated LGA 1700 mounting bracket.

Which memory speed should I choose for the Z690 UD DDR4?

The board runs DDR4 at JEDEC speeds by default and supports overclocked data rates up to 5333, 5133, 5000, 4933, 4800, 4700, 4600, 4500, 4400, 4300, 4266, 4133, 4000, 3866, 3800, 3733, 3666, 3600, 3466 through BIOS XMP profiles.

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