Motherboards

Z690 AORUS TACHYON

Model Z690 AORUS TACHYON

Intel Z690 E-ATX motherboard for Socket LGA1700 processors, with 2 DDR5 slots (up to 128 GB) and Wi-Fi 6E.

Socket
LGA1700
Chipset
Intel Z690
Form factor
E-ATX
Memory
2 x DDR5, up to 128 GB
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E

Overview

Highlights

  • Supports Intel Core 14th, 13th and 12th Gen processors
  • Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5, 2 DIMMs
  • 15+1+2 Phases Direct VRM Design with 105A Power Stage and Tantalum Polymer Capacitor
  • DDR5 XTREME MEMORY Design with SMD DIMM and Shielded Memory Routing
  • Intel WIFI 6E 802.11ax 2T2R & BT 5 with AORUS Antenna
  • Amp-Up Audio with ALC1220 and WIMA Audio Capacitors

Platform

Socket
LGA1700
Chipset
Intel Z690
Form factor
E-ATX 30.5 x 27.0 cm
Memory
DDR5
  • 2 DIMM slots
  • Up to 128 GB
  • Up to 7000 MHz (OC)
Dual channel
Processor support
  • 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors*
Expansion slots
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, running at x16
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, running at x8
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, running at x4
Up to PCIe 5.0
Storage
4 x M.2
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
Fastest M.2 slot: PCIe 4.0 x4
LAN
  • Intel 2.5GbE LAN
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
Display outputs
1 x HDMI For processors with integrated graphics
Power inputs
  • 24-pin ATX
  • 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V

At a glance

Platform
Intel
Socket
LGA1700
Chipset
Z690
Form factor
E-ATX
Memory
DDR5
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E
Series
AORUS
Full specifications

Specifications

Platform

CPU
LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors*L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
Intel Z690 Express Chipset
Memory
Support for DDR5 7000(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MHz memory modules2 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memoryDual channel memory architectureSupport for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modulesSupport for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.)

Graphics and audio

Onboard graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio
Realtek ALC1220-VB CODEC* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.Support for DTS:X UltraHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channelSupport for S/PDIF Out
Multi-Graphics technology
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies

Networking

LAN
Intel 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless communication module
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bandsBLUETOOTH 5.2Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate

Expansion and storage

Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.(The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 5.0 standard.)1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)(The PCIEX4 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Storage interface
CPU: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 connectors (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)6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsSupport for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10Intel Optane Memory Ready* System acceleration with Intel Optane Memory can only be enabled on the M.2 connectors supported by the Chipset.

Ports and connectors

USB
Chipset:2 x USB Type-C ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header)3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headerASMedia USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller:1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) onboardChipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panelChipset+USB 2.0 Hub:4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Internal I/O connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors1 x 6-pin OC_PEG power connector1 x CPU fan header1 x water cooling CPU fan header4 x system fan headers2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers2 x addressable LED strip headers2 x RGB LED strip headers4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x noise detection header2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors2 x temperature sensor headersVoltage Measurement Points1 x Clear CMOS jumper1 x power button (PW_SW)1 x reset button (RST_SW)1 x Clear CMOS button (CMOS_SW)1 x Cold Reset button (RTY_SW)1 x Protection Mode button (LIMP_MODE)2 x BIOS switches (BIOS_SW/SB)1 x CPU Ratio up button (RATIO_UP)1 x CPU Ratio down button (RATIO_DW)1 x OC Trigger switch (TGR)1 x Reserved switch (RSV_SW)
Back panel connectors
1 x Q-Flash Plus button1 x OC Ignition button1 x PS/2 keyboard port1 x PS/2 mouse port2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)1 x HDMI port1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports1 x RJ-45 port1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector5 x audio jacks
I/O controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip

Firmware and software

H/W monitoring
Voltage detectionTemperature detectionFan speed detectionWater cooling flow rate detectionFan fail warningFan speed control* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.Noise detection
BIOS
2 x 256 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOSSupport for DualBIOSPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique features
Support for APP Center@BIOSEasyTuneFast BootGame BoostON/OFF ChargeRGB FusionSmart BackupSystem Information ViewerSupport for Q-Flash PlusSupport for Q-FlashSupport for Xpress Install
Bundle software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)cFosSpeed
Operating system
Support for Windows 11 64-bitSupport for Windows 10 64-bit

Board

Form factor
E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 27.0cm

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's published information and may change. Confirm critical values with our sales desk before ordering.

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Platform and pairing

Processor and memory

Supplied by brand rather than listed by model. Name the part you need in your enquiry.

Graphics cards

A spread of current cards, from top tier to entry level. Each card page lists its length and recommended power supply.

Power supplies

Ratings from 400 W to 3000 W. This board's power inputs: 24-pin ATX and 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V. Size the supply to the recommended PSU of the graphics card you fit.

CPU coolers for LGA1700

Coolers whose specifications list socket LGA1700.

  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE EAGLE 360

    GIGABYTE

    EAGLE 360

    GP-GIGABYTE EAGLE 360

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details

Cabinets for E-ATX boards

Cabinets whose specifications list E-ATX motherboard support.

  • GIGABYTE AC500G

    GIGABYTE

    AORUS C500 GLASS

    AC500G

    • Mid Tower
    • Up to E-ATX
    • 4 x 120 mm ARGB
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GB-C301G

    GIGABYTE

    C301 GLASS

    GB-C301G

    • Mid Tower
    • Up to E-ATX
    • 4 x 120 mm ARGB
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GB-C301G W

    GIGABYTE

    C301 GLASS WHITE

    GB-C301G W

    • Mid Tower
    • Up to E-ATX
    • 4 x 120 mm ARGB
    View details

Parts to plan with this motherboard

Check sockets, memory type, power connectors and dimensions against the specifications before ordering, or ask our sales desk to confirm a build.

Support

Warranty and repairs

Warranty is as per GIGABYTE’s terms for this model. For products bought from us, call our service team with the invoice number, the model and the product’s serial number.

From GIGABYTE

Practical notes

  1. Update the BIOS only from the official support page, following the brand’s instructions.
  2. Check the CPU support list for the BIOS version before buying a processor.
  3. Install chipset, LAN and audio drivers from the official support page.

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