Z690 AORUS TACHYON (rev. 1.0)
Intel® Z690 Chipset
VRM Design
Memory
Connectivity
Overclocking
VRM Design
1Digital PWM Controller
2105A Power Stage
3Tantalum Capacitor Matrix
4Dual CPU Power Connectors
To unleash full potential of multi-cores CPU performance
For CPU integrated GPU performance
Provide stable power for CPU integrated PCIe & Memory controller
Digital PWM Controller
VRM design uses RENESAS RAA229131 PWM controller that directly drives 15 phases for the highest efficiency.
105A Power Stage
Each vcore VRM phase uses 105A RAA220105 Power stage for maximum current capacity under extreme overclocking.
Tantalum Capacitor Matrix
VRM design uses 100% full tantalum polymer capacitors for better transient response and less mechanical interference with extreme overclocking cooling device.
Dual CPU Power Connectors
Dual 8 pin CPU power connectors with metal shielding provide maximal current input to processor.
Power Architecture
GIGABYTE DIRECT VRM DESIGN
The more advanced manufacturing process and the higher core count on the new generation of CPUs, requires motherboards to utilize a more sophisticated VRM design to make CPUs run at their full potential. GIGABYTE uses fully DIRECT VRM DESIGN, high quality MOSFETs and tantalum polymer capacitors to achieve higher efficiency, lower voltage ripple and lower temperature than traditional parallel VRM design.Tantalum Polymer Capacitor Matrix
By using 100% tantalum polymer capacitors design, it's easier for professional
overclockers to insulate VRM area and use
LN2 pot to cool down CPU without mechanical interference.
Tantalum Polymer Capacitor
Improved Transient Response
With DIRECT VRM DESIGN and TANTALUM POLYMER CAPACITOR, Z690 motherboards transient response, voltage ripple and stability is highly improved under overclocking and heavy loading condition.
Memory
Unlock DDR5 Voltage
DDR4
DDR4 voltage is managed by MB with wide range
Native DDR5
Secure Mode
MB provides fixed 5V to Native DDR5 memory and built-in PMIC outputs locked 1.1v to memory
IC.
GIGABYTE Exclusive DDR5 Circuit Design
Programmable Mode
GIGABYTE’s exclusive design unlocks Native DDR5 PMIC secure mode into programmable mode and
control
Native DDR5 voltage with wide range.
- • GIGABYTE exclusive circuit design unlocks Native DDR5 voltage control
- • Transforms Native DDR5 memory module to Overclocked DDR5 memory
- • Increases DDR5 memory overclocking performance and capability
- • Supports all PMIC vendors for maximum compatibility
* Memory overclocking capabiblity will vary based on users' hardware configuration
XTREME MEMORY
With 2-DIMM daisy chain memory trace layout, Z690 AORUS TACHYON can achieve
the shortest memory DIMM distance between
CPU, therefore reach the highest memory clock and the lowest latency.
Shielded Memory Routing
All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from
external interference.
Non-shielded
Connectivity
PCIe 5.0 DESIGN
GIGABYTE 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.
1. 2x
Reinforced
PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots
2. PCIe 5.0 Turbo B Clock
External clock generator for PCIe 5.0 overclocking.
3. PCIe 5.0 Active Switches
Switch PCIe 5.0 x16 into PCIe 5.0 x8/x8 with strengthened signal.
4. 8-Layer Low Loss PCB
PCIe 4.0 M.2 Performance
Intel 802.11ax WIFI 6E
Intel latest Wireless solution 802.11ax WIFI 6E with new dedicated 6GHz band, 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.
Benefit of WIFI 6E
- Dedicated spectrum in 6GHz band for less interference
- 5.5X throughput than 802.11ac 1x1*
- 4X better network capacity, no traffic jams especially in those dense area with lots of devices
- Network efficiency increase for better user experience
First adopter on Intel 2.5GbE LAN onboard
2X Faster than ever
ㆍAdoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least 2X faster
transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online
gaming experience.
ㆍSupport Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet
ㆍSupport Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet
WIFI 6E Advantage
Spectrum congestion is huge problem in current WIFI environment nowadays because too
many
devices all use
existing 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrum, and it cause unreliable connection and slower
speed.
WIFI 6E is extended standard to WIFI 6, and it use dedicated 6GHz band that it
provides not only
brand new frequency to
transfer data,
but also spacious spectrum for future more devices. With WIFI 6E, users can enjoy
faster
connection and stronger signal
than before.
AORUS Antenna
- All new antenna supported 802.11ac 2.4GHz & 5GHz, 4dBi signal gain
- 2x signal strength compared to traditional antenna design
- Two antenna with smart antenna function for the best WIFI signal transmitting
- Multiple angle tilt and magnetic base for the best signal strength direction and location
Dual USB 3.2 Gen2x2 TYPE-C®
Overclocking
Key Feature
Intel® Z690 AORUS Motherboard with 15+1+2 Phases Digital VRM Design, Overclocking Kit, DDR5 XTREME MEMORY Design, 4x PCIe 4.0 M.2 with Thermal Guards, Intel® 2.5GbE LAN, Intel® WIFI 6E 802.11ax , 120dB Hi-Res Audio with WIMA, Dual USB 3.2 Gen2x2 TYPE-C®, RGB FUSION 2.0, Q-Flash Plus
- Support 12th Gen Intel® Series 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
- Exclusive onboard Overclocking Kit for extreme overclocking
- Intel® WIFI 6E 802.11ax 2T2R & BT 5 with AORUS Antenna
- Amp-Up Audio with ALC1220 and WIMA Audio Capacitors
- Blazing Fast Intel® 2.5GbE LAN with cFosSpeed
- 4 x Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0*/3.0 x4 M.2 with Thermal Guards
- Dual SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen2x2 TYPE-C® delivers up to 20Gb/s transfer speeds
- RGB FUSION 2.0 with Multi-Zone Addressable LED Light Show Design, Support Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
- Smart Fan 6 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors , Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP and Noise Detection
- Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
* Power Stage maximum current.
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