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Z690 AORUS PRO Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-Z69PRO4-1101R Z690 AORUS PRO Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 2
Installation Guide included with the product. „„ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 1-3 Box Contents...7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 8 2-1 Installation Precautions 8 2-2 Product Specifications 9 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 2-4 Installing the Memory 16 - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 4
Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1-1 Motherboard Layout U32 M2_WIFI ATX_12V_2X2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub R_USB20_2 USB 2.0 Hub ATX_12V_2X4 LGA1700 CPU_OPT D_LED2 CPU_FAN LED_C2 PW_SW DB_PORT (Note) ATX SYS_FAN6_PUMP EC_TEMP2 Z690 AORUS PRO R_USB20_1 DP U32G2 U320G SYS_FAN5_PUMP USB 3.2 Gen 1 - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 5
CPU_OPT D_LED2 CPU_FAN LED_C2 PW_SW DB_PORT (Note) ATX SYS_FAN6_PUMP Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 EC_TEMP2 R_USB20_1 DP U32G2 U320G SYS_FAN5_PUMP USB 3.2 Gen 1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 VGA CPU BOOT DRAM F_U320G THB_C2 THB_C1 Intel® Z690 NOISE_SENSOR M2Q_SB M2P_SB M2C_SB 7 6 5 4 3 2 SATA3 - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 6
with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A M.2 WIFI PCI Express 3.0 Bus x1 x4 x1 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN RJ45 LAN CODEC USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub USB 2.0 Hub 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 8 USB 2.0/1.1 2 PCI Express x4 MIC Line Out S/PDIF Out j Only for Z690 AORUS PRO. k Only for Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4. - 6 - - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 7
1-3 Box Contents 55 Z690 AORUS PRO or Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One antenna 55 Four SATA cables 55 One RGB LED strip extension cable 55 One noise detection cable 55 Two thermistor cables 55 M.2 screws - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 8
manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard motherboard motherboard motherboard motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard motherboard problem - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 9
6E AX210 (For PCB rev. 1.1) - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - BLUETOOTH 5.2 - Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless ŠŠ Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies j Only for Z690 AORUS PRO. k Only for Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4. - - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 10
3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x noise detection header 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 11
for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune - Fast Boot - Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - RGB Fusion - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 12
and product-related information without prior notice. Z690 AORUS PRO Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 13
CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 14
B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Finger Tab u jGently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. kCompletely lift up the CPU socket - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 15
may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) u Apply an even and thin layer of thermal cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally. j k k j w Finally, attach the - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 16
sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds it in the DDR5_A2j/ DDR4_A2k socket. j Only for Z690 AORUS PRO. k Only for Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4. - 16 - - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 17
Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 18
. Use this port for USB devices. USB Type-C® Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 19
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 20
2-7 Onboard Buttons and LED Quick Buttons This motherboard has 2 quick buttons: power button and remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 21
devices. •• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 22
2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 23
SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion speed control for a water cooling pump. Please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Smart Fan 6" for more information. Pin No. Definition 1 - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 24
6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 25
S F_ B Addressable LED Strip 1 _ _B U For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 26
cannot Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions o_n Fconfiguring a RAID array. S F_ _ B S FS_S_F B__ heatsink and secure it to the original hole. * Types of M.2 SSDs supported by each M.2 connector: M.2 PCIe x4 SSD M.2 PCIe x2 SSD M2A_CPU - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 27
Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: The availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2 sockets. The M2C_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 2, 3 connector. Refer to the following table for details. •• M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2Q_SB: - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 28
SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM G.QBOFM - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 29
using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN" for more information). •• by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 30
Header) _ The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 31
F_USB30 F_ U F_ 16) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 32
™ add-in card. B S S_F B_ 1 THB_C2 _3 U F_USB3 F_USB30 3 1 THB_C1 F _0 _F _0 F _3 U B_ USB 0_ B B_ F_USB3 F_USB30 3 USB 0_ B F_USB3 F_USB30 3 B_ Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. - 32 - B S S_F B_ _ S F_ - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 33
detection function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "System Information Viewer." Before connecting the Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). - - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 34
jumper provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different B tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. S_ S S_F B 23) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 35
battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 36
Startup Screen: The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 37
driver first during the OS installation process. Refer to the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 38
the desktop asking if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via APP Center. Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 38 - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 39
of the smallest drive Yes Before you begin, please prepare the following items: This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Prepare the correct number of hard notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 39 - - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 40
initialization. IOH PEI initialization. PCH PEI initialization. Reserved. DXE Core is started. NVRAM initialization. Installation of the PCH runtime services. CPU DXE initialization is started. PCI host bridge initialization is started. IOH DXE initialization. IOH SMM initialization. Reserved. PCH - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 41
Setup is started. Reserved. Wait user command in BIOS Setup. Reserved. Issue Ready To Boot event for OS Boot. Boot to Legacy OS. Exit Boot Services. Runtime AP installation begins. Runtime AP installation ends. Legacy Option ROM initialization. System reset if needed. - 41 - - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 42
Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8~BF C0~CF Description USB device hot plug-in. PCI device hot plug. Clean-up of NVRAM. Reconfigure NVRAM settings. Reserved. Reserved. S3 Resume Code E0 E1 E2 E3 Recovery Code F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5~F7 Error Code 50~55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C~5F D0 D1 Description S3 Resume is stared ( - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 43
Code D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9~DA DB DC DE~DF E8 E9 EA EB EC~EF F8 FA FB~FF Description PCH initialization error. Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available. PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources. No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 44
: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z690 AORUS PRO/Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 Responsible PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/ IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 45
2011/65/EU & the European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 46
the motherboard is 1.0. . Motherboard revision no.: Wireless module manufacturer, model name: Z690 AORUS PRO rev. 1.0 Intel® Corporation AX200NGW Z690 AORUS PRO rev. 1.1 Intel® Corporation AX210NGW Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 rev. 1.0 Intel® Corporation AX200NGW Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 rev. 1.1 Intel - Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | User Manual - Page 47
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To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
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Z690 AORUS PRO
Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-Z69PRO4-1101R
Z690 AORUS
PRO
Z690 AORUS
PRO DDR4