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Black rectangular ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and LGA 1700 socket

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z690 GAMING X Intel motherboard

SKU CH-8F0R-5N1DY

ATX motherboard for LGA 1700 Intel Core processors with DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, four M.2 connectors, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and 2.5 GbE LAN

  • 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 on LGA 1700 socket
  • 128 GB maximum DDR5 memory across four slots with speeds up to 6000 MHz OC
  • 16+1+2 twin hybrid digital VRM with 60 A DrMOS for stable power delivery
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus four M.2 connectors for NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs
  • 5 GbE LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and Realtek ALC1220-VB 7.1-channel audio

Socket and audience

The board fits the Intel LGA 1700 socket and accepts 12th and 13th Generation Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. A dedicated LGA 1700 mounting bracket is required for cooler installation. It targets builders who want a Z690 foundation for high-performance desktop systems.

Interface limits

The primary PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot delivers the full 5.0 link for a single graphics card. Two additional PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots operate at x4 electrical speed. Four M.2 connectors support PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2 SSDs in 2260, 2280 and 22110 form factors. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C complete the storage and peripheral bandwidth.

Build and daily use

A 16+1+2 twin hybrid digital VRM with 60A DrMOS stages is covered by full-coverage MOSFET heatsinks and enlarged thermal guards. The Realtek ALC1220-VB codec provides 2-channel analog and 7.1-channel digital output with DSD support on the rear line-out jack. 2.5GbE LAN, RGB Fusion 2.0 headers, Smart Fan 6 and Q-Flash Plus BIOS updating round out the feature set.

Highlights

  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • 128 GB maximum DDR5 memory across four slots with speeds up to 6000 MHz OC
  • 16+1+2 twin hybrid digital VRM with 60 A DrMOS for stable power delivery
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus four M.2 connectors for NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs
  • 5 GbE LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and Realtek ALC1220-VB 7.1-channel audio

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelZ690 GAMING X
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
* 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 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 motherboard

Questions about this item

Will my existing LGA 1700 CPU cooler fit this motherboard?

Only coolers with a dedicated LGA 1700 mounting bracket are compatible. The board does not support older LGA bracket patterns.

Can I install four M.2 SSDs at once?

Yes, four M.2 slots are available — one wired to the CPU with PCIe 4.0 x4 and three wired to the chipset with PCIe 4.0 x4, all accepting 2260, 2280 or 22110 form factors.

What is the highest DDR5 speed the board can run without manual overclocking?

The default JEDEC speed is 4800 MT/s; speeds of 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800 and 6000 MT/s are listed as overclock profiles that require enabling in the BIOS.

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