Gigabyte Z690M AORUS ELITE DDR4 User Manual

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  • Gigabyte Z690M AORUS ELITE DDR4 | User Manual - Page 1
    Z690M A ELITE AX DDR4 (Z690M AORUS ELITE AX DDR4) Z690M A ELITE DDR4 (Z690M AORUS ELITE DDR4) User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-Z69MLT4-1101R Z690M A ELITE Z690M A ELITE AX DDR4 DDR4 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on
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    or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. „„ In order to assist in the use of this product, 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
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    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 1-3 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 2-4 Installing the Memory 15
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    Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1-1 Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X2 ATX_12V_2X4 R_USB20 M2_WIFIj SYS_FAN1 USB 2.0 Hub DP_HDMI20 U320G U32G2 U32 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub U32_LAN Intel® 2.5GbE LAN 80 60 AUDIO PCIEX16 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1700 M2A_CPU Z690M A ELITE AX DDR4 Z690M A ELITE DDR4
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    M.2 WIFIj SPI BIOS Bus TPM eSPI iTE® Bus Super I/O COM Intel® Z690 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 Hub 8 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker
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    1-3 Box Contents 55 Z690M A ELITE AX DDR4 or Z690M A ELITE DDR4 motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 One antennaj 55 M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s) * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on
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    (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the user. •• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.
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    ŠŠ Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (For PCB rev. 1.0) Communication ŠŠ Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (For PCB rev. 1.1) Modulej - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band - BLUETOOTH 5.2 - Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate ŠŠ Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (For PCB rev
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    M.2 Socket 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 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI
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    Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS
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    Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor ŠŠ Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) ŠŠ LAN bandwidth management software ŠŠ Support for Windows 11 64-bit ŠŠ Support for Windows 10 64-bit ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the
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    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 CPU
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    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 locking lever. lUse the finger tab on the side of the metal load
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    to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process 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 grease on the surface of the installed CPU. v Place the cooler atop the
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    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 and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to
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    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
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    . Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this port first. 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 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and USB 2.0 specifications. Use this port for USB devices. USB
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    Speaker Out The Mic in jack. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector 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 provides an optical digital audio in connector. Audio Jack Configurations
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    2-7 Internal Connectors 14 63 7 8 2 13 4 14 10 19 10 9 10 18 12 17 4 22 7 8 15 5 16 21 20 11 1) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) SYS_FAN4_PUMP 6) CPU_OPT 7) LED_C1/LED_C2 8) D_LED1/D_LED2 9) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 10) M2A_CPU/M2Q_SB/M2P_SB 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO
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    1/2) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x2, 2x4, 12V Power Connectors and 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
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    3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. 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 control function
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    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
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    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
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    of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. This motherboard only supports M.2 PCIe SSDs. Be sure to verify the type of M.2 SSDs you want navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring_a0RAIDF array. B B B F_USB3 F_USB3 S F_ _ S FS_S_F
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    speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status 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 to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is
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    has different wire assignments, _ please contactFthe chassis manufacturer. 1 23 1 1 23 1 1 23 1 USB 0_ B S 13) F_U32C (USB Type-C® Header with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and can provide one USB port. B_ S3 F_SUSB3 B SS S F_USB30 3 10 11
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    F_USB30 F_ U F_ 14) 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.
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    U _ _ B_ _U _ __ 3 B F F_USB3 F 16) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect an SPI TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. _0 _ _B _ _ S_ 11 12 Pin No. Definition 1 Data Output 1 2 2 Power (3.3V) 3 No Pin _F 4 NC 5 Data Input 6 CLK 7 Chip Select 8 GND 9
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    a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. F _3 B_ USB 0_ B 1 THB_C1 1 THB_C2 _ B S S_F B_ _ S F_ F_USB3 B _ S F_ F _0 _F _0 F _ S S_F B_ Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. F_USB30 3 F U _ _ _ _B _ S_ 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS
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    outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). 21) RST_SW/RST (Reset Button
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    22) QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button.
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    latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, please navigate to the ." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash
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    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
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    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 drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and
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    the installation, make sure the system is connected to the Internet. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 35 -
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    the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives/2) * Size 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 drives as indicated in the table above before configuring a RAID
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    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 will result in exposure substantially below the FCC's recommended limits. The following safety precautions should be observed: •• Do not touch
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    information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. End of Life Directives-Recycling The symbol shown below is
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    Taiwan NCC Wireless Statements 1 2 Korea KCC NCC Wireless Statement: 5,25GHz - 5,35 GHz Japan Wireless Statement: 5.15 GHz 帯 ~ 5.35 GHz Wireless module country approvals: To identify your Motherboard version or revision number, look for "REV: X.X" printed on the PCB on the top left
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Z690M A ELITE AX DDR4
(Z690M AORUS ELITE AX DDR4)
Z690M A ELITE DDR4
(Z690M AORUS ELITE DDR4)
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-Z69MLT4-1101R
Z690M A ELITE
DDR4
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AX DDR4