Gigabyte Z690 UD AX (rev. 1.0)

Gigabyte motherboard for 12th Gen Intel Core processors

Z690 UD AX motherboard is part of GIGABYTE's Ultra Durable series. Sustainable collection with durable and proven materials. It is compatible with 12th generation Intel Core processors (Intel Alder Lake-S).

Based on the Intel Z690 Express chipset , the GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX motherboard will be the foundation of your PC Gamer , with a powerful processor and exclusive GIGABYTE features like Smart Fan 6. It supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors, PCI-Express 5.0 16x graphics cards , SATA 6 Gb/s and M.2 PCIe 4.0 drives , DDR5 RAM , and USB 3.1 and 3.2 devices .

Reliability and performance for Alder Lake

The GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX motherboard supports 12th generation Intel Core processors. To maximize its performance, GIGABYTE has integrated a digital power system that includes a PWM controller that ensures current stability and accuracy for each connected component and device.

With these processors, a series of technological developments have been made, such as support for PCIe 5.0 linking with graphics cards and DDR5 memory for the PC configuration, ready for future developments.

SmartFan 6

To unlock the full potential of your 12th Gen Intel processor, the GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX motherboard offers an advanced power system and optimized thermal design: large MOSFET heatsinks with extended surface area for excellent cooling, thermal pads and ventilation slots allow excellent heat conduction and evacuation.

Finally, Smart Fan 6 technology for intelligent fan control and Thermal Guard II heatsink for the M.2 SSD slot ensure smooth operation and maximum performance.

RGB FUSION 2.0

Gigabyte Z690 UD AX is a motherboard designed for multimedia or gaming PC configurations that brings together everything you need to enjoy great performance at all levels: 3 M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports ... .

Whether at the network level or need for data transfer, speed and liquidity! Of course, you will also find support for RGB FUSION 2.0 to manage the backlighting of compatible components.

Main technical characteristics

• Support for 12th generation Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
• DDR5 memory support
• Direct 16+1+2 phase digital VRM with 70A DrMOS
• PCI-Express 5.0 16x
• RGB FUSION 2.0 compatible with addressable LEDs and RGB LED Strips
• 2.5 Gigabit network + Wi-Fi 6 AX