BIOSTAR RACING Z690GTA LGA1700 Motherboard Review

Motherboards/Intel LGA1700 by stefan @ 2022-01-24

The Racing Z690GTA mainstream motherboard for Intel’s Alder Lake generation does feature a catchy color scheme and is very well equipped in terms of interfaces. The BIOS is easy to configure/understand and has support for high-speed RAM as well (32GB kits should work fine till 4200MHz at least, while with 16GB you might get lucky and run at 4600MHz as well). The top VRM heatsink is complimented with two small fans in order to keep temps in check which can get loud at times, but their fan curve can be customized as well via UEFI or the Windows application.

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Product Features Part II

Digital PWM

Digital PWM controller is with dual-output multiphase that faster transient performance and accurately regulated frequency control. It can be enabled to greatly increase system efficiency.

Super Durable Solid Caps

The best quality solid state capacitors with ultra-low ESR design, the Super Durable Solid Caps doubles the lifespan.

Iron Slot Protection

The exclusive Iron Slot Protection can reinforce PCI-E x16 slots to handle heavier graphics cards, prevent bending, and extend longevity of the slot, making the new-gen RACING Series much more robust.

Tough Power Connectors

Tough Power Connectors are very robust that have larger area to ensure stable and reliable power supply. They can pack more power and durability to make your PC last longer.

Super Durable Inductor

Super Durable Inductor brings the benefits of higher current capacity, lower energy loss and better power stability.

Moisture proof PCB

The PCB will be oxidizing easily by damp or absorbed moisture, and ionic migration or CAF (Conductive Anodic Filament) will be generated. Moisture proof PCB meets high density and high reliability requirements for moisture proof.

M.2 Cooling Protection

M.2 heatsink features ultra-high cooling efficiency for protecting the M.2 SSD from thermal problems, extending the M.2 SSD lifespan for long-term usage and stable operation. To top it off, this cooling design makes the performance of certain M.2 (PCI-e 3.0x4) products most efficient even under high temperature operation.

ESD Protection

ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) is the major factor to destroy the PC by electrical overstress (EOS) condition. ESD occurred by PC users when touch any devices connect to a PC, which may result in damage to the motherboard or parts. ESD protection is designed to protect the motherboard and equipment from damage by EOS.

OC / OV / OH Protection

OC / OV / OH Protection design detects overvoltage conditions and prevents voltage surges from spreading in real time. It also actively cuts off the overvoltage supply to protect your system.

Armor Gear

The new Armor Gear, which offers more stability and durability, comes with I/O Armor to protect I/O interfaces from static electricity. It is equipped with full-color RGB LED light that users can use VIVID LED DJ to synchronize it and build your own color gaming lights.

2.5Guard

2.5GUARD features 2.5G having higher data transfer speeds and can strengthen electrical stability and prevent damage from lightning strikes and electrical surges. It's 2.5X improvement than standard Ethernet connections.

VIVID LED DJ

New VIVID LED DJ with more customizability and options to control multiple RGB LED lighting zones independently. Users can control color, speed and brightness for different modes at ease. Moreover, have more possibilities for users to create unlimited creativity with 5050 LED FUN ZONE which comes with dual RGB LED products.

UEFI BIOS

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a brand-new framework that provides a revolutionary interface. It is a modern clear and easy-to-use graphical user interface. The UEFI comes with a colorful easy-understand icon leads users into the setup layer directly.

EZ Mode

BIOSTAR EZ Mode makes everything as simple andefficient as possible. It has an attractive easy-to-use BIOS system interface that guides users to solve their problems with ease. It lays out the things which you often do in BIOS system to make the flow smooth and seamless.

BIO-Flasher

BIO-Flasher is a convenient BIOS update tool. Just launch this tool and put the BIOS on USB pen driver before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS with only a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy disk or other complicated flash utility.

A.I FAN

With A.I FAN users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. According to different cooling needs and usage scenarios, users can control speed modes. Allows users to have more customizability of fan modes and automatically detects different temperatures to make fan operate at defined speed for optimal cooling performance. Furthermore, A.I FAN support both PWM and DC voltage fans for more cooling options.

LED ROCK ZONE

LED ROCK ZONE comes with the RGB 12V LED header and Digital 5V LED header which offer more colorful lighting options to DIY lovers. Adjusting the color of LED and changing system colors by VIVID LED DJ will make you fully enjoy the process of PC modding developing your personal style.

CPU OPT

BIOSTAR offers one more fan header which is called CPU OPT. Users can use it to connect any kind of water coolers for a liquid cooling system. Keep your computer stable and enjoy your machine at the utmost potential.

BIOSTAR RGB SYNC

BISOTAR RGB SYNC is designed to create your personalized lighting effects. Let all the RGB peripherals and components sync together.

Debug LED

Debug LED helps you identify any issues going with your board or hardware. When error occurs, the corresponding LED lights will inform you on the status of your board or hardware to shorten the test time effectively.

A.I TP Control

A.I TP Control is designed for overclockers. It provides a user-friendly BIOS environment that overclockers can adjust the temperature setting to keep your PC safe and enjoy extreme overclocking performance.

Smart Update

Biostar Smart Update is a utility that can help users run online update. It can download the drivers for your motherboard from Biostar official website and install them automatically.

*The specification and pictures are subject to change without notice and the package contents may differ by area or your motherboard version! BIOS

 

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