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Compact Mini ITX motherboard, dark PCB with silver heatsinks and rear I/O shield

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE DDR4 rev. 1.0 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-DGH7-BBV42

Mini ITX board for 12th Gen Intel CPUs with DDR4 memory, dual NVMe M.2 slots, 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C

  • ProcessorIntel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700)
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • Form factorMini ITX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • 10+2+1 phase digital VRM with 105A power stages on 10-layer PCB
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 64GB with OC speeds to 5333 MT/s
  • Dual M.2 slots for PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 2.5GbE LAN and Bluetooth 5.2

Compact Z690 platform for 12th Gen Intel

This Mini ITX board fits the LGA 1700 socket and supports 12th Gen Core processors with dual-channel DDR4 up to 64 GB. It provides one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, four SATA 6Gb/s ports and two M.2 sockets for PCIe 4.0 x4 storage. Rear I/O includes 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and video outputs for CPUs with integrated graphics.

10+2+1 phase digital VRM with 105A stages

The 10+2+1 phase digital VRM uses 105A power stages on a 10-layer PCB to deliver stable current during extended workloads. This design keeps voltage regulation tight when all cores run at high frequency for long periods, reducing throttling risk in a small chassis. The board also supports memory speeds up to 5333 MT/s OC for sustained bandwidth.

Advanced thermal guards and Smart Fan 6

Fins Array II heatsinks and Thermal Guards III cover the VRM and M.2 slots to dissipate heat without large fans. Smart Fan 6 adjusts fan curves based on multiple temperature sensors, keeping noise low during typical desktop use while providing headroom for heavy loads. The 10-layer PCB further spreads heat across the board.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameZ690I AORUS ULTRA LITE DDR4 (rev. 1.0)
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700)
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z690
Memory
Memory slot count2 × 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 RAM64 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsCPU:
1 x M.2 connector on the back of the GC-Z690I BTB PLUG (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
1 x M.2 connector on the front of GC-Z690I BTB PLUG (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_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.
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4080
Sound channels2 Channels
Connectivity
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 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorMini ITX
Width and length6.7 in × 6.7 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 10+2+1 phase VRM with 105A power stages produce under sustained load?

The 10-layer PCB and Fins Array II thermal guards spread heat from the digital VRM, while Smart Fan 6 lets you tune fan curves to keep temperatures in check during all-day workloads.

Which cooler mounting hardware is required for the LGA 1700 socket on this board?

Only coolers that include or offer a dedicated LGA 1700 mounting kit will fit the socket on this motherboard.

Can I keep using my existing DDR4 modules with the two 288-pin slots on this Z690 board?

Yes, the board runs dual-channel DDR4 up to 64 GB and supports a wide range of overclocked speeds from 3466 MT/s to 5333 MT/s with compatible kits.

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