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ATX motherboard black PCB silver heatsinks LGA1700 socket four DDR4 slots triple M.2 slots PCIe 5.0 x16 slot 2.5GbE LAN USB 3.2

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z690 UD DDR4 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-AY1S-1ANR2

Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 with DDR4 memory, PCIe 5.0 graphics, triple M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and 2.5GbE 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 (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
  • Four DDR4 slots deliver up to 128 GB dual-channel memory capacity
  • 16+1+2 digital VRM with 60 A power stages ensures stable power delivery
  • Triple M.2 connectors provide PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage expansion
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C enable next-generation connectivity

Z690 UD DDR4 motherboard for 12th and 13th Gen Intel

This ATX board uses the Intel Z690 chipset and an LGA 1700 socket for 12th and 13th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Four 288-pin slots accept dual-channel DDR4 up to 128 GB with a long list of overclocked speeds. A 16+1+2 digital VRM with 60 A power stages and tantalum polymer capacitors feeds the CPU.

Installation notes and common issues

A dedicated LGA 1700 mounting bracket is required for the CPU cooler. The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot should hold the single graphics card for best performance. Two further PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots add expansion room. Triple M.2 connectors support 2260, 2280 and 22110 drives at PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports offer RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10. Q-Flash Plus updates the BIOS without a CPU, memory or GPU installed.

Behaviour under sustained load

Ultra-performance VRM heatsinks and Smart Fan 6 keep the power delivery cool during long sessions. Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C maintain high throughput without throttling. Realtek 7.1-channel audio stays stable when the system is stressed. RGB Fusion 2.0 drives addressable and standard LED strips without adding thermal load.

Highlights

  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • Four DDR4 slots deliver up to 128 GB dual-channel memory capacity
  • 16+1+2 digital VRM with 60 A power stages ensures stable power delivery
  • Triple M.2 connectors provide PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage expansion
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C enable next-generation connectivity

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelZ690 UD 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
* PCIEX4 running at x4.
* PCIEX1_4 running at x1.
PCI Express x12 x PCI Express 3.0 x1
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 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
Intel Optane ReadyIntel Optane Memory Ready
* 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 Audio CODEC
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software.
LAN ChipsetRealtek 2.5GbE LAN chip
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Back I/O Ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks
Onboard USB1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 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
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x serial port 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 deliv
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 do I confirm the Z690 UD DDR4 is working after first boot?

The board should POST, show the BIOS splash screen and let you enter Setup. Check that all four DDR4 slots are detected, the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot reports a graphics card, each of the three M.2 sockets lists a drive, the 2.5GbE LAN link lights are active and audio plays through the 7.1 Realtek codec.

What ships with the Z690 UD DDR4 and what must I buy separately?

The motherboard, I/O shield, SATA cables, M.2 screws, RGB extension cable and driver disc are included. You must purchase an LGA 1700 CPU, DDR4 DIMMs, M.2 SSDs, graphics card, storage drives, PSU, chassis and CPU cooler with a dedicated LGA 1700 mounting bracket.

Which memory speed should I choose for the Z690 UD DDR4?

The board runs DDR4 at JEDEC speeds by default and supports overclocked data rates up to 5333, 5133, 5000, 4933, 4800, 4700, 4600, 4500, 4400, 4300, 4266, 4133, 4000, 3866, 3800, 3733, 3666, 3600, 3466 through BIOS XMP profiles.

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