EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED Manuals

EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED. We have 1 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED manual available for free PDF download: User Manual

EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED User Manual

EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED User Manual (163 pages)

Brand: EVGA | Category: Motherboard | Size: 9.42 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Before You Begin
4
Parts NOT in the Kit
5
Intentions of the Kit
5
Motherboard Specifications
6
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions
8
EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED Motherboard LED Reference
9
- Multifunction POST Indicator
  10
- Reset Button
  10
EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED Motherboard Component Legend
12
- Component Legend
  13
- Chassis Rear Panel Connectors
  14
- Component Legend Descriptions
  15
- CPU Socket 1700
  15
- PWM Fan Headers
  15
- PWM/DC Fan Headers
  15
- M.2 Socket 3 Key-M 110Mm
  16
- 24-Pin ATX Power Connector
  16
- Dual 8-Pin EPS Connector
  16
- Pcie Slot X16/X8
  17
- Pcie Slot X8
  17
- Pcie Slot X4
  17
- ARGB LED Controller Header
  17
- RGB LED Controller Header
  18
- Power Button
  18
- USB to SPI for BIOS Flash
  18
- Multi-Function POST Indicator
  18
- USB 2.0 Headers
  19
- Supplemental Pcie 6-Pin Power Connector
  19
- PC Speaker
  19
- Probeit Header JAT1
  19
- BIOS Selector Switch
  20
- USB 3.2 Gen1 Header
  20
- BIOS Safeboot Button
  20
- USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Header
  20
- Front Panel Audio Connector
  21
- Rear Panel I/O (Figure 2)
  21
- Card Slots
  22
- Pcie Lane Distribution
  23
M.2 / U.2 Slot Breakdown
23
Preparing the Motherboard
24
Installing the CPU
24
Installing the CPU Cooling Device
25
RAM Slot Fill Order
26
Installing System Memory (Dimms)
26
Installing the I/O Shield
27
Installing the Motherboard
27
Securing the Motherboard into a System Case
28
Remove the M.2 Cover
30
Installing M.2 Devices
30
Installing M.2 Key-M Socket 3 Devices
30
- Steps for Installing M.2 Devices
  31
- Incorrect Installation Example
  33
Tested CPU
34
Tested Memory
34
Tested M.2 Key-M
35
Tested M.2 Key-E
36
- Power Connections
  37
- Internal Headers
  37
Connecting Cables
37
- 24Pin ATX Power (ATX_PWR_24P)
  38
- 6-Pin Pcie
  38
- EPS 8-Pin 12V Power (PWR)
  39
- Hd_Led
  40
- Pwrsw
  40
- Pwrled
  40
- Front Panel Header
  40
- Fan Header
  41
- ARGB Header
  42
- RGB Header
  43
- USB Headers
  44
- Front Panel Audio Header
  47
- Drive Headers (SATA)
  48
- Clear CMOS Button
  49
- RESET and POWER Button
  49
Onboard Buttons
49
- BIOS Update
  50
- Memory Setup
  50
First Boot
50
- HDD/SSD/M.2/ Setup
  51
- Pcie Physical Installation
  52
- M.2 Physical Installation
  52
SSD, Pcie SSD, and Nvme SSD Installation Steps
52
- Install/Verify that Your Ssds Are Ready
  54
- Enable the VMD Controller
  54
Configuring RAID with M.2 Ssds
54
- Configure RAID
  55
- Raid Levels
  58
Internal SATA RAID Controller
58
Fan Header DC and PWM Setup
88
Setting up SLI and Physx
92
Realtek HD Audio Manager
97
EVGA NU Audio
115
The NU Audio Control Panel
118
- ORIGINAL Mode
  119
- SURROUND Mode
  120
- BASS Mode
  121
- GAMING Mode
  122
- THEATER Mode
  123
- CUSTOM Mode
  124
NU Audio Custom Settings
126
Using the ELEET X1 Software Suite
128
Installing Drivers and Software
138
Windows 11/10 Driver Installation
138
Warranty and Overclocking
140
To Flash Via Windows
141
Troubleshooting
141
Flashing the BIOS
141
- To Flash from Within the Z690 CLASSIFIED BIOS
  142
- To Flash from Power on State
  143
Flashing the BIOS Without a CPU
144
- Device Is Not Receiving Power
  145
- Device Has Power, but Does Not Show up in the BIOS
  145
SSD / HDD Is Not Detected
145
System Does Not POST, and POST Code Indicator Reads "C
147
System Does Not POST, and POST Code Indicator Reads "55
148
System Does Not POST, and POST Code Indicator Reads "D7
148
Have a Question Not Covered Above, or Want some Online Resources
149
Multifunction LED Indicator
150
POST Beep Codes
152
POST Port Debug LED
153
AMI POST Codes
154
POST Codes
154
EVGA Glossary of Terms
159
Compliance Information
162

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