Gigabyte Z690M DS3H DDR4 (rev. 1.0) Intel Z690 LGA 1700 micro ATX

UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCEN/AWith technology moving so fast GIGABYTE still keep up with the latest trends and provide our customers with advanced features and latest technology. GIAGBYTE Z690 Series motherboards come with upgraded power solution latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimize performance for gaming.N/AN/A6+2+1 Phases Hybrid Power DesignN/ACleaner and more efficient power delivery to the CPU with better thermal performance ensure stability under high CPU frequencies and heavy loading.N/A6+2+1 Phases Low RDS(on) MOSFETsN/ASolid capacitors to improve transient response and minimize oscillationN/A8-pin Solid Pin CPU Power ConnectorN/AN/AGIGABYTE Z690 Motherboards are ready to work with the PCIe 4.0 devices which are expected to experience twice bandwidth than the current PCIe 3.0 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/ASupport for DDR4 XMP Up to 5333MHz and BeyondN/AGIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 5333MHz 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 GIGABYTE motherboard.N/AN/ADual PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors with Thermal GuardN/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/AM.2 Thermal GuardN/AGIGABYTE Ultra-Efficient M.2 Thermal GuardN/AWith durability in mind GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.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/ACooling FeaturesN/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 ProtectionN/APrecision ControlN/AUp to 6 temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curveN/ADual Curve ModeN/ASlope/Stair dual mode for different user scenarioN/AFan StopN/AFan can stop completely below users’ specified temperature pointN/AN/ASmart Fan 6 BIOS UIN/A1Improve fan curve UIN/AWe increase control points from 5 to 7 and larger fan speed graph for precise and easier fan curve control.N/A2Slope/Stair dual graph modeN/AFan curve can be quickly switch with Slope and Stair modes for different user scenario. Slope is traditional and intuitive linear fan speed curve. With newly added Stair non-linear mode fan keeps at same speed between specified temperature interval.N/A3Manual InputN/AFor advanced users we provide fan speed manual input for more precise control.N/A4EZ TuningN/AUse can place 4 EZ Tuning points at rough temperature/fan speed and Smart Fan 6 can quickly generate a fan curve.N/A5Fan curve profileN/AFan curve profile can be saved in BIOS ROM profile will be kept after updating BIOS.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/AFirst adopter on 2.5 GbE LAN onboardN/A2X Faster than everN/AAdoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity with at least 2 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1 GbE networking perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.N/ASupport Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 EthernetN/AN/AConnecting the Future - USB Type-CN/AThe World’s Next Universal ConnectorN/AThe USB Type-C is a new reversible connector that is loaded with useful features such as USB 3.2 Gen2 support for 10Gb/s transfer speed. Powered by the Intel USB 3.2 Gen2 controller this little port provides the best USB Type-C experience possible.N/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/AHigh-End Audio CapacitorsN/AGIGABYTE motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.N/AN/AAudio Noise GuardN/AGIGABYTE motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the boards sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.N/AN/ARGB FUSION 2.0N/AZ690 motherboards feature RGB FUSION 2.0 to offer lighting effected options and customized settings with outstanding aesthetics and able to let enthusiasts building a stylish and unique gaming PC.N/AN/AWith an integrated intuitive user interface the RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you a better solution for customizing the lighting effects across all supported devices. From motherboards graphics cards to the peripheral products you can personalize your gaming rig with your own style and show off your build by sharing the profiles. In addition the new gaming mode makes the lighting effects interactive with selected games to bring you the most immersive gaming experience.N/AN/ARefreshed BIOSN/AThe BIOS is essential for users during initial setup to allow for the most optimal settings. With a new GUI and easier to use functionalities GIGABYTE has been able to reinvent the BIOS to give users a better experience while setting up their new system. * Photos are for reference only. Product features may vary by model.N/AN/AEasyTuneN/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/ASystem Information ViewerN/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/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/AZ690 motherboards feature solid plated ATX 12V 8pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.N/ASolid Pin Power connector advantagesN/ALarger contact area for electricityN/AMore metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heatN/AUltra durable and longer lifespan