Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME User Manual

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  • Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 1
    Z690 AORUS XTREME User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z69XTRM-1001R 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 with you to protect the environment.
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    set-up of the product, read the Quick 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
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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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    CMOS U32G2_2 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller LGA1700 CPU_OPT LED_DDR EC_TEMP2 EC_TEMP1 CPU_FAN DB_PORT (Note) PW_SW RST_SW ATX Z690 AORUS XTREME TYPEC_2 TYPEC_1 U32G2 U32G2 _LAN1 _LAN2 U32G2_1 Marvell® AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN 110 80 60 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub PCIEX16
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    ® 2.5GbE LAN PCI Express 3.0 Bus x1 x4 x2 Marvell® AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN M.2 WIFI Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller Intel® Z690 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 6 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 4 USB
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    Box Contents 55 Z690 AORUS XTREME motherboard 55 One AORUS USB flash drive with drivers 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two USB DAC 55 Two thermistor cables 55 M.2 screws 55 One G Connector 55 One AORUS RGB Memory Armor * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual
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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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    Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® Z690 Express Chipset Support for DDR5 4800/4000 MHz memory modules 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of
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    back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header - fan/water cooling pump headers 1 x noise detection header 1 x AORUS RGB Memory Armor power header 2 x integrated extension cable headers for addressable
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    antenna connectors (2T2R) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support) 10 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 2 x RJ-45 ports 1 x optical control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. Noise detection
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    System Form Factor Š Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Š LAN bandwidth management software Š Support for Windows 11 64-bit Š Support for Windows 10 64-bit Š E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 28.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related
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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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    Armor Refer to the illustration below to install the AORUS RGB Memory Armor. v Align the AORUS RGB Memory Armor with the motherboard in the direction as indicated below and secure it with screws. u First connect the power cable on the side of the AORUS RGB Memory Armor to the LED_DDR header on the
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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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    System Requirements -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- -- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Connecting the Graphics
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    USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). USB
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    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. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 20 -
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    2-8 Internal Connectors 41 11 11 11 11 6 3 18 7 16 5 4 2 13 12 8 14 10 9 5 15 17 1) ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 5) SYS_FAN5/6/7/8_PUMP 6) CPU_OPT 7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 8) LED_C1/LED_C2 9) NOISE_SENSOR 10) SATA3 4/5/6/7 11) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2Q_SB/M2M_SB 12)
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    _ _B _ S_ _F 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power _ Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply eno_u0gh staFble power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure
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    installed inside the chassis. The header also provides 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. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure
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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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    RGB LED strips LED_C1/LED_C2 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
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    with 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
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    of M.2 SSDs is supported by the M.2 socket you want to use. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be u_sed_ to create a RASID_ set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions o_n0 confFiguring a RAID
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    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
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    F_ _ B S B_ B _S _ _3 U 13) F_U320G (USB Type-C® Header with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Support) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 specification and can provide one USB port. B_ USB 0_ B F_USB3 F_ F_USB30 3 10 11 1 20 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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    reset button provides you with several functions to use. To 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. - 30 -
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    negative side (-) _ of the battery (the positive side should faSceFu_p). •• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. B S S_F B_ 18) LED_DDR (AORUS RGB Memory Armor Power Header) This header provides power and signals to the LEDs on
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    and updates the BIOS. For 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 using the current version of
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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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    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
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    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. - 35
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    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 M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 36 -
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    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
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    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. - 38 -
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    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 (
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    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
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    Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z690 AORUS XTREME Responsible Party - U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC's recommended
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    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
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    European Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member
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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 with you to protect the environment.
Z690 AORUS XTREME
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z69XTRM-1001R