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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

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
  • CPU TypeSupports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron P
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardDDR5 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) /
  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
SeriesAORUS
ModelZ690 AORUS ELITE AX
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
* Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
CPU TypeSupports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron Processors
ChipsetIntel Z690
Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 4800 / 4000
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 5.0 x161 x PCI Express 5.0 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.
PCI Express 3.0 x162 x PCI Express 3.0 x16, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2CPU:
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)
Intel Optane ReadyYes
* System acceleration with Intel Optane Memory can only be enabled on the M.2 connectors supported by the Chipset.
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1220-VB CODEC
* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
Audio Channels2-channel analog output
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 ChipsetRealtek 2.5GbE LAN chip
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
WIFI a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Back I/O Ports1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 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 USB1 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
Other Connectors1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
2 x addressable LED strip headers
2 x RGB LED strip headers
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
1 x reset button
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x reset jumper
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.
Windows 11Ready
Form FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
FeaturesMulti-Graphics Technology:
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies
I/O Controller:
iTE I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring:
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
BIOS:
1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features:
Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by mother

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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