Z690-MATX

Product Overview

The Z690-MATX is a high-performance Micro-ATX motherboard based on the Intel 600 Series desktop chipset platform, designed for advanced networking, storage-intensive systems, and high-throughput edge or workstation-class applications. With support for DDR4 memory up to 128GB, 4× 2.5GbE Intel I226V Ethernet controllers, and an extensive storage layout including four M.2 NVMe slots and eight SATA ports, the Z690-MATX delivers exceptional scalability and I/O density in a compact Micro-ATX form factor.

Key Features

• Chipset Platform: Intel® 600 Series Desktop Chipsets
• CPU Support: FCBGA1744 socket processors
• Memory: DDR4 DIMM, up to 128GB (4×32GB), up to 3200 MT/s
• High-Speed Networking: 4× 2.5GbE RJ45 powered by Intel® I226V controllers
• Rich Storage Expansion:
  • 8× SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s)
  • 2× M.2 Key-M 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
  • 2× M.2 Key-M 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4)
• PCIe Expansion:
  • 2× PCIe x16 slots (PCIe 4.0, x8 electrical)
  • 1× PCIe x4 slot (PCIe 4.0)
• Display Output: 1× DisplayPort, 1× HD (via integrated Intel UHD Graphics)
• Rear I/O:
  • 4× USB-A 3.0, 5× USB-A 2.0, 1× USB Type-E
  • 4× RJ45 LAN
  • 1× DP, 1× HDMI
  • Audio Line-Out & MIC-In
• Onboard Headers: SATA, USB 2.0 / USB 3.0, audio, system panel, case open
• Thermal Design: 1× CPU fan header, 4× system fan headers
• Power Supply: ATX 24-pin + 8-pin
• Form Factor: Micro-ATX (245 × 245 mm)

Typical Application Scenarios

• High-Performance NAS / Storage Server: Ideal for NVMe + SATA hybrid storage systems.
• Multi-Port Network Appliance: Suitable for routing, firewall, and network service platforms.
• Industrial & Edge Computing: High I/O density and expandability for edge workloads.
• Virtualization & Lab Systems: Supports multiple NICs, storage devices, and PCIe expansion cards.
• Workstation-Class Embedded Systems: Balanced compute, network, and storage capabilities.

Resources

Data Sheet
Product Manual