Gigabyte Z690I AORUS ULTRA (rev. 1.0) Intel Z690 LGA 1700 mini ITX

Z690I AORUS ULTRA THE NEW KING OF GAMINGN/ARule supreme with the Z690 AORUS gaming motherboards. The new king of gaming platform continues the legendary AORUS bloodline with the most robust power delivery and dominant thermal design glorified with the complete memory overclocking technology to crown your PC with the best Alder Lakes performance in all its gaming glory.N/AN/AUnparalleled PerformanceN/AWith technology moving so fast GIGABYTE still keep up with the latest trends and provide our customers with advanced features and latest technology. GIGABYTE Z690 Series motherboards come with upgraded power solution latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimize performance for gaming.N/AN/ATo ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance of Intel’s new generation CPU GIGABYTE Z690 series equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.N/AN/AGIGABYTE Z690 Motherboards are ready to work with the upcoming PCIe 5.0 devices which are expected to experience double bandwidth than the current PCIe 4.0 devices. To reach the high speed and maintain good signal integrity GIGABYTE R&D uses the low impedance PCB to provide the maximum performance.N/AN/AHybrid Cores OptimizationN/AWith new Intel Hybrid technology GIGABYTE exclusively creates two new “CPU Upgrade” in BIOS profiles to meet different users scenarios by adjusting P-Core and E-Core activation and voltage policy.N/AN/AXTREME MEMORYN/AGIGABYTE Z690 Motherboards feature the latest DDR5 architecture and XMP 3.0 capability. The new DDR5 memory technology brings 50% more bandwidth to the platform and increases the system performance drastically by implementing Unlocked Native DDR5 Voltage Xtreme Memory Routing and reliable SMD slot. In addition to the hardware upgrades the user friendly UI provides full functionality to overclock higher with exclusive DDR5 tuning capability.N/AN/ASupport for DDR5 XMP Up to 6200MHz and BeyondN/AAORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 6200MHz and beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their AORUS motherboard.N/AN/AUnlock DDR5 VoltageN/A- GIGABYTE exclusive circuit design unlocks Native DDR5 voltage controlN/A- Transforms Native DDR5 memory module to Overclocked DDR5 memoryN/A- Increases DDR5 memory overclocking performance and capabilityN/A- Supports all PMIC vendors for maximum compatibilityN/AN/AProgrammable ModeN/AGIGABYTEs exclusive design unlocks Native DDR5 PMIC secure mode into programmable mode and control Native DDR5 voltage with wide range.N/AN/AShielded Memory RoutingN/AAll memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from external interference.N/AN/AUltra Durable SMD DDR5 Memory ArmorN/AGIGABYTE’s exclusive stainless steel shielding design.N/AN/ADDR5 Auto BoosterN/AAutomatically Boost the Native DDR5 frequency to 5000MHz while the system is under heavy loading by a single click.N/AN/ATHERMAL REACTIVE ARMORN/AGIGABYTE Z690 Series Motherboards’ Un-throttled performance is guaranteed by innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU Chipset SSD stability and low temperatures under full load application and gaming.N/AN/AM.2 Thermal Guard IIIN/AM.2 Thermal Guard III design uses double-sided thermal pads to elevate the height of M.2 heatsink as increasing surface area to dissipate heats from M.2 SSDs. M.2 Thermal Guard III constructed with 5.6X optimized heat dissipation surface to prevent throttling and bottleneck that high-speed/ large capacity of PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs may cause especially under heavy workload.N/AN/A 3% Cooler by implementingN/A2X copper PCB DesignN/ABy adopting 2X copper on PCB inner layer it lowers the components’ temperature at least 3% by turning the PCB into a super thin PCB size copper heatsink to dissipate the heat from the components effectively due to its high thermal conductivity and lower impedance.N/AN/ASmart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface.N/AN/AHigh Current SupportN/AEach fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water cooling Pump and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection.N/AN/APrecision ControlN/A5 temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve.N/AN/ADual Curve ModeN/ASlope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario.N/AN/AFan StopN/AFan can stop completely below users’ specified temperature point.N/AN/AIntelligent Fan Control DesignN/AAchieve fan silence. With Fan Stop map any fan to stop completely when temperatures drop below a specified threshold. Which fan stops based on readings from which sensor and at what temperatureall of it can be customized to your liking.N/AN/ACONNECTIVITYN/AGIGABYTE Z690 Series Motherboards let you experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speed with next generation network storage and WIFI connectivity.N/AN/AFirst adopter on 2.5 GbE LAN onboardN/A2X Faster than everN/A- Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity with at least 2 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.N/A- Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 EthernetN/AN/ANew Introduce Intel WIFI 6 802.11ax + BT 5 ModuleN/AIntel Wireless solution supports 802.11ax enables gigabit wireless performance provides smooth video streaming better gaming experience few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps*. Moreover Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.N/AN/ABenefit of WIFI 6N/A- 5.5X throughput than 802.11ac 1x1N/A- 4X better network capacity no traffic jams especially in those dense area with lots of devicesN/A- Network efficiency increase for better user experienceN/AN/AAORUS Antenna Supports Dual Band with Better WIFI SignalN/A- All new antenna supported dual band 802.11ax/ac 2.4GHz & 5GHz.N/A- better signal strength compared to traditional antenna designN/A- AORUS Antenna with smart antenna function for the best WIFI signal transmittingN/A- Multiple angle tilt and magnetic base for the best signal strength direction and locationN/AN/AHDMI 2.0 for 4K UHD Display and HDCP 2.2 supportedN/AHDMI 2.0 which is backwards compatible with HDMI 1.4 offers 18 Gb/s of bandwidth nearly twice that of the previous generation. This unlocks the potential for users to transfer multiple video streams as well as a native cinematic 21:9 ratio (which most movies are shot in) offering the best visual experience for viewers.N/AN/AHi-Res AudioN/AHi-Res Audio certified meaning that the product is capable of reproducing frequencies up to 40kHz or above which ensures user with the best audio quality at all times.N/AN/AImmersive Gaming ViBesN/ARealtek High-End HD Audio CodecN/ASupports audio format up to 32-bit/384KHz and output SNR up to Rear/Front 120dB 110dB.N/AAutomatically detects impedance of audio device preventing low volume and distortion.N/AStream voice with up to 110dB(A) SNR via microphone.N/AN/ADTS :X UltraN/ARecreates an authentic spatially accurate 3D audio experience for gaming over any headphones or speakers. Supports channel-based scene based and object-based audio. Provides out-of-the-box calibration for a range of headphones and speakers. Provides post-processing enhancements and device level tuning for DTS codecs.N/AN/ADTS Sound Unbound* leverage Microsoft Spatial enabling the the most believable 3D audio experience for games. Immersion through DTS Headphone:X means in the sonic landscape stationary and moving sounds can be heard from above below or around the listener. Sounds pass around the listener with amazing externalization and accurate localization.N/AN/ADEFINITIVE AESTHETICSN/AGIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard and provide customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality.N/AN/AMulti-Zone Light Show DesignN/ANow offering more LED customizations than ever users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard. Note: Lighting effects depicted are for demonstration purposes only. Actual lighting effects may vary by model.N/AN/ANew User InterfaceN/AAll new EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock Memory Storage Fan.N/AN/AMy FavoritesN/AAdd constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.N/AN/AStorage InformationN/AShow all kinds of storage information including SATA PCIE and M.2 interface.N/AN/AChangelogN/AList all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.N/AN/AIntuitive Load Line CurveN/AClearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.N/AN/AGIGABYTE’s EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.N/AN/AGIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor set your preferred fan speed profile create alerts when temperatures get too high or record your system’s behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.N/AN/AULTRA DURABLEN/AGIGABYTE Ultra Durable features its product durability and high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce every slots to make each of them solid and durable.N/AN/AQ-Flash PlusN/AUpdate the BIOS easily without installing the CPU memory and graphics card.N/AWith GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus you dont need to install the CPU memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and youre good to go!N/AN/ASolid Pin Power ConnectorsN/AAORUS motherboards feature solid plated ATX 24pin & ATX 12V 8pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.N/AN/ASolid Pin Power connector advantagesN/A- Larger contact area for electricityN/A- More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heatN/A- Ultra durable and longer lifespan