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Compact Mini ITX motherboard with silver heatsinks and black PCB

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE Intel motherboard

SKU CH-6KR7-SF4Q3

Mini ITX Intel Z690 board with DDR5 up to 6200 MT/s, dual M.2 slots, 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2

  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • Form factorMini ITX
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) /
  • Supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 64 GB with speeds to 6200 MHz
  • 10+2+1 phase digital VRM with 105 A power stages on a 10-layer PCB
  • Dual M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 x4 plus USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 2.5 GbE LAN and Bluetooth 5.2 built in

Compact LGA 1700 DDR5 platform

The GIGABYTE Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE is a Mini ITX motherboard built for Intel 12th Gen Core processors. It fits small-form-factor builds that need full overclocking control and dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 64 GB. The 10+2+1 phase digital VRM with 105 A power stages delivers stable current for high-frequency operation. Integrated Wi-Fi 6 AX201 and 2.5 GbE LAN provide modern wireless and wired connectivity.

PCIe 3.0 x16 and PCIe 4.0 M.2 limits

The single full-length slot runs at PCI Express 3.0 x16, so graphics cards cannot use PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 bandwidth. Two M.2 sockets support PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drives; one is routed from the CPU, the other from the chipset. SATA is limited to two 6 Gb/s ports. Rear USB includes one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 and two USB 2.0 ports.

Cooling bracket and memory checklist

Verify that your CPU cooler includes an LGA 1700 mounting kit, as older brackets will not fit. Only non-ECC unbuffered DDR5 DIMMs are supported, with validated speeds from 4800 up to 6200 MT/s when overclocked. The board requires an ATX 24-pin and an 8-pin EPS connector. Q-Flash Plus allows BIOS updates without a processor installed.

How it compares

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Price $130.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameZ690I AORUS ULTRA LITE (rev. 1.0)
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z690
Memory
Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 4800 / 4000
Max supported RAM64 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports2 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

Will this board fit in a Mini-ITX case that only supports standard LGA 1700 coolers?

The board uses the LGA 1700 socket and is only compatible with coolers designed for Intel LGA 1700 mounting brackets. Check your cooler specifications before buying.

Can I run two M.2 NVMe drives at full PCIe 4.0 x4 speed?

One M.2 slot connects to the CPU and runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. The second slot connects to the chipset and also supports PCIe 4.0 x4, so both can operate at full speed.

What DDR5 speeds are officially supported without overclocking?

The board natively supports DDR5 4800. Speeds from 5200 up to 6200 are listed as overclocked profiles and require memory modules rated for those frequencies.

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