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ATX motherboard dark PCB silver heatsinks four DDR4 slots large CPU socket area

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z690 GAMING X DDR4 (REV 1.0) Intel motherboard

SKU CH-BHWG-XCE68

An ATX motherboard for LGA 1700 CPUs with DDR4 memory support, PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, four M.2 sockets, 2.5 GbE LAN and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C

  • 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 (DDR4)
  • Memory StandardDDR4 5333(OC) / 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4933(OC) / 4800(OC) /
  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • 16+1+2 digital VRM with 60A power stages for stable CPU delivery
  • Four M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 x4 and enlarged heatsinks for fast storage
  • Realtek 2.5GbE LAN and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C at 20Gb/s
  • Realtek ALC1220-VB audio with WIMA capacitors for 7.1 digital output

Z690 Gaming X DDR4 Platform

The GIGABYTE Z690 GAMING X DDR4 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 288‑pin DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB of dual‑channel memory with overclocked speeds ranging from 3466 to 5333 MT/s. A dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required for cooler installation.

16+1+2 Digital VRM Sustained Output

The direct 16+1+2 phase digital VRM employs 60 A power stages and tantalum polymer capacitors to deliver stable current during extended workloads. Fully covered MOSFET heatsinks spread heat across a large surface area, while shielded memory routing reduces electrical interference that can degrade signal integrity over long sessions. Smart Fan 6 uses multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers with fan‑stop to keep thermals in check without constant noise.

Quad M.2 With Thermal Guards

Four M.2 slots — one CPU‑linked PCIe 4.0 x4 and three chipset‑linked PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 — accept 2260, 2280 and 22110 form‑factor drives, each protected by an enlarged thermal guard. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports support RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10, while Intel Optane acceleration is available on the chipset‑connected sockets. Rear I/O includes a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type‑C port rated at 20 Gb/s, 2.5 GbE LAN and Realtek ALC1220‑VB audio with WIMA capacitors for 2‑channel analog and 7.1‑channel digital output.

Highlights

  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • 16+1+2 digital VRM with 60A power stages for stable CPU delivery
  • Four M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 x4 and enlarged heatsinks for fast storage
  • Realtek 2.5GbE LAN and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C at 20Gb/s
  • Realtek ALC1220-VB audio with WIMA capacitors for 7.1 digital output

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelZ690 GAMING X DDR4
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 (DDR4)
Memory StandardDDR4 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
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 5.0 x161 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.
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:
2 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_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
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
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 reset jumper
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
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 11Supported
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

How loud or hot does the 16+1+2 digital VRM with 60A power stages get under all-day load?

The fully covered thermal design uses high-coverage MOSFET heatsinks to dissipate heat from the direct 16+1+2 digital VRM and 60A power stages during sustained operation.

Do I already need a dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket for my cooler to fit this board?

Yes, a dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required for cooler installation on the LGA 1700 socket.

Will my existing SATA SSDs and DDR4 memory work alongside the PCIe 5.0 graphics slot and four M.2 connectors?

Six SATA 6Gb/s ports support existing SATA drives, four DDR4 slots accept current memory, one PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot takes modern GPUs, and four M.2 connectors with enlarged thermal guards handle NVMe SSDs.

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