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EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED
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  • Page 1 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) User Guide EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED Specs and Initial Installation - 1 -...
  • Page 2 Motherboard Specifications..................- 6 - Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ................- 8 - EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED Motherboard LED reference .......... - 9 - EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED Motherboard Component Legend ........ - 12 - PCIe Slot Breakdown ..................... - 23 - M.2 / U.2 Slot Breakdown ..................
  • Page 3 Multifunction LED indicator .................. - 150 - POST Beep codes ....................- 152 - POST Port Debug LED ..................- 153 - POST Codes ......................- 154 - EVGA Glossary of Terms ..................- 159 - Compliance Information ..................- 162 - - 3 -...
  • Page 4 If you’ve been holding out for a serious motherboard to upgrade, the time is at hand. Lastly, a motherboard is only as good as its BIOS, and the EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED features EVGA’s latest UEFI/BIOS GUI with a focus on overclocking and functionality in a lean, straightforward package.
  • Page 5  Monitor  (Optional) Optical Drive  EVGA assumes you have purchased all the necessary parts needed to allow for proper system functionality. For a full list of supported CPUs on this motherboard, please visit www.evga.com/support/motherboard Intentions of the Kit...
  • Page 6 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Motherboard Specifications Size:  EATX form-factor of 11.99 inches x 10.89 inches (304.5mm x 276.6mm) Microprocessor support:  Intel Socket 1700 Processor ® Operating Systems:  Supports Windows 11, Windows 10 64bit System Memory support: ...
  • Page 7 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Onboard Audio:  Realtek ALC1220 High Definition Audio + EVGA NU Audio Supports 7.1 Channel audio with Optical S/PDIF Out EVGA NU Audio via the FP Audio header Power Functions:  Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
  • Page 8 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Unpacking and Parts Descriptions The following accessories are included with the EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED Motherboard: - 8 -...
  • Page 9 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED Motherboard LED reference The EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED Motherboard has several LEDs indicating power, connectivity, and activity. Below is the location of the LEDs and their function. - 9 -...
  • Page 10 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 1. Multifunction POST Indicator a. During boot it will cycle through different hexadecimal post codes with a range of 00-FF, indicating the status of the Power On Self-Test (POST). i. For a list of POST Codes, please see Page 154.
  • Page 11 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 10. PCH 0.82V Status a. WHITE: Voltage present (Does not mean PSU is outputting in-spec, only that this specific voltage is detected) 11. PCH 1.8V Status a. WHITE: Voltage present (Does not mean PSU is outputting in-spec, only that this specific voltage is detected) 12.
  • Page 12 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED Motherboard Component Legend The EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED Motherboard with the Intel Z690 and PCH Chipset. ® Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors FIGURE 1. Z690 CLASSIFIED Motherboard...
  • Page 13 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Component Legend CPU Socket LGA1700 PCIe Slot x8 ProbeIt Header JAT1 Intel Z690 PCH PCIe Slot x4 CMOS Battery CPU PWM Fan Headers (2 amp) ARGB LED Controller Header USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Header PWM/DC Fan Headers (2 amp) RGB LED Controller Header USB 3.2 Gen1 Header...
  • Page 14 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Figure 2. Chassis Rear Panel Connectors Intel i225V Activity LED Status Description Speed/Link LED Status Description No Data Transmission Orange 2.5Gbps data rate Blinking (Green) Data Transmission Green 1 Gbps data rate 10/100 Mbps data rate or No Link...
  • Page 15 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Component Legend Descriptions 1. CPU Socket 1700 This is the interface for the Central Processing Unit (CPU), and supports 12 Gen. Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and i9 models compatible with the Intel LGA1700 ® ®...
  • Page 16 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Single-Channel mode, which may significantly lower performance. 128GB of RAM is supported in a 4x32GB configuration. At the time of this manual’s release, this motherboard officially supports up to 6400MHz+ speeds. These speeds cannot be guaranteed, however, because Intel only certifies the speed ®...
  • Page 17 The ARGB header is a 5V. 3 pin header with a current limit of 2A; anything above 2A will trigger overcurrent protection and lock at 2A. This header allows for far more flexibility to configure RGB lighting via EVGA ELEET X1 within Windows, and supports up to 125 LEDs. Please see Page 42 for header specifics, and Page Error! Bookmark not defined.
  • Page 18 The RGB header is a 12V. 4 pin header with a current limit of 2A; anything above 2A will trigger overcurrent protection and lock at 2A. This header allows for software-based control via EVGA ELEET X1 within Windows for RGB devices. Please see Page 43 for header specifics, and Page Error! Bookmark not defined.
  • Page 19 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The display can be used to show additional temperatures or configured to provide live readings for voltages or temperatures. Detailed configuration instructions for the POST Indicator are provided on Page 150. 20. USB 2.0 Headers The USB2.0 header is used to connect additional USB interface plugs to the motherboard;...
  • Page 20 USB, auxiliary ports that mount in the card slots, and certain devices that directly connect to the header. The USB 3.2 Gen2 Header on the Z690 CLASSIFIED is a shielded USB 3.2 Gen2 Header that supports up to 10Gb/s with USB 3.2 Gen2.
  • Page 21 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Switches,” which means the connection between two posts only needs a brief moment to turn on the device, as opposed to requiring a constant connection. For example, the Power and Reset switches can be triggered instantly with a screwdriver by simultaneously touching the + and - posts.
  • Page 22 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Card Slots The Z690 CLASSIFIED features two x16 PCIe slots, one x4 PCIe slot, three Socket 3 Key-M M.2 110mm slots (M.2_1/M.2_2/M.2_3), and a vertical Socket 1 Key-E M.2 (Contains the WiFi/BT module). *Note: The M.2 Key-M 110mm slots are accessible only after removing the heatsink between PCIe slots PE1 and PE2.
  • Page 23 This slot supports PCIe M.2 SSDs / Intel Optane ® M.2 Key-E (32mm) – Gen1 x1 from Z690 PCH  o This slot is pre-installed with the EVGA Wi-Fi/BT Module M.2 Enable/Disable can be configured within the BIOS - 23 -...
  • Page 24 Installing the CPU Note: EVGA strongly recommends that you completely disconnect AC power from your power supply prior to changing your CPU. This ensures the motherboard will use the correct startup procedure for all onboard devices. If AC power is not disconnected, the replacement is still supported, but may require additional reboots to boot successfully.
  • Page 25 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 3. Align the notches on the CPU to the notches in the socket, and lower the processor straight down into the socket. Note: The gold triangle key on the CPU should match the triangle key on the load plate.
  • Page 26 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your Z690 CLASSIFIED has (4) 288-pin slots for DDR5 memory. These slots support 8GB, 16GB and 32GB DDR5 DIMMs. There must be at least one memory slot populated for the board to boot and operate.
  • Page 27 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Installing the I/O Shield The motherboard kit comes with a pre-installed I/O shield on the motherboard, which is used to prevent dust and foreign objects from coming into contact with internal components, while also promoting correct airflow within the chassis.
  • Page 28 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Securing the Motherboard into a System Case Most system cases require installation of standoffs into the chassis to allow the motherboard to be mounted to the chassis and prevent short circuits. If there are any studs that do not align with a motherboard mounting hole, we recommended that you remove that standoff to prevent the possibility of a short circuit.
  • Page 29 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 1. All safe locations to secure the board to a standoff are circled in blue. 2. Keep in mind that when the screws are installed, but not fully tightened, the motherboard should have 1-2mm of movement; this can help when mounting cards or tight-fits with other components.
  • Page 30 (for SSDs) and Socket 1 (for WiFi/Bluetooth) – are installed differently. Below are images from an installation of an SSD on a Socket 3 Key-M 110mm slot of the Z690 CLASSIFIED. This motherboard has three (3) M.2 slots, each covered by a heatsink to provide additional cooling.
  • Page 31 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 2. Steps For Installing M.2 Devices After removing the M.2 heatsink covers, you will notice that each M.2 slot has three sets of 110mm retention standoffs – one for each M.2 slot (with a pre-installed screw). If your M.2 device requires the full...
  • Page 32 If the M.2 device is not installed properly, the heatsink covers cannot be fully fastened. 3. Final Step – Reinstall the Z690 CLASSIFIED Heatsink Cover for M.2 Devices Once all SSDs have been installed, carefully reinstall the heatsink over the M.2 devices and fasten all screws.
  • Page 33 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Incorrect installation Example: *NOTE* This is one of the most common examples of an incorrect installation of an M.2 device. Do not intentionally attempt this, or complete your installation with this example. Doing so could cause damage to the device or the M.2 port.
  • Page 34 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Tested CPU Core/Thread Count Frequency PCI-E Lanes Alder Lake-S Core™ i9-12900K 8+8 Cores (24 Threads) 3.2 GHz P-Core Core™ i9-12900T 8+8 Cores (24 Threads) 3.2 GHz P-Core Core™ i9-12900 8+8 Cores (24 Threads) 3.2 GHz P-Core Core™...
  • Page 35 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Tested M.2 Key-M PCIE 4.0 INTERFACE Black SN850 WDS200T1X0E-00AFY0 2TB PCIE4.0 NVME M2 Samsung 980 Pro MZ-V8P500 500G PCIE4.0 NVME M2 PCIE 3.0 INTERFACE ADATA ASX8000NP-256GM-C 256G M.2 PCIE Crucial CT500P1SSD8 P1 NVME NVME M.2 500G CORSAIR MP500 CSSD-F240GBMP500 240G PCIE3.0 NVME M2...
  • Page 36 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Tested M.2 Key-E - 36 -...
  • Page 37 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Connecting Cables Note: the following images do not necessarily represent the physical orientation of their respective headers on the EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED. Rather, these graphical representations are designed to provide a basic physical footprint and the cable pinouts for each component.
  • Page 38 Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure. The Z690 CLASSIFIED motherboard uses a right-angle 24pin ATX connector. 6-pin PCIe The 6-pin PCIe connector present on the motherboard provides additional power to the PCIe slots, rather than pulling it all from the 24-pin main power.
  • Page 39 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) EPS 8-pin 12V Power (PWR , the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection(s), is used to provide EPS PWR 8P power to the CPU. Align the pins to the connector and press firmly until seated. The secondary EPS, is optional for improved overclocking. Please remember to make sure that the tab on the EPS socket is aligned with the release clip on the cable.
  • Page 40 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is used to connect the following four cables: PWRLED  Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The Power LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is powered on, the LED will be on.
  • Page 41 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Fan Header The Z690 CLASSIFIED uses 4-pin fan headers, which are backwards compatible with 3-pin fan connectors. Fans may be controlled by PWM or DC controls. The headers have an absolute safe power limit of 2 Amp @ 12 Volts (24 Watts).
  • Page 42 Amps @ 5 Volts (10 Watts) or up to 125 LEDs. This will add control options through EVGA ELEET X1 for controlling RGB LEDs. The EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED lists these headers as “ARGB1” and “ARGB2” on the motherboard. - 42 -...
  • Page 43 2 Amps @ 12 Volts (24 Watts). This will add control options through EVGA ELEET X1 for controlling RGB LEDs. The EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED lists these headers as “RGB1” and “RGB2” on the motherboard. - 43 -...
  • Page 44 This motherboard contains USB 3.2 Gen2 and 3.2 Gen1 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis. The Z690 CLASSIFIED contains 1x 20pin internal header, which can support 1 USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C front-panel connector or device. - 44 -...
  • Page 45 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The motherboard also contains 1x 19-pin internal header connectors onboard that can be used to connect an optional external bracket or device containing up to two (2) USB 3.2 Gen1 ports. Please note that these headers are often referred to as USB 3.0 internal ...
  • Page 46 (4) USB 2.0 ports. The Z690 CLASSIFIED also features an onboard USB 2.0 port header, near the power/reset buttons. This header has a specific purpose – to allow you to flash the BIOS without an installed CPU using the included USB flash drive.
  • Page 47 Front panel audio supports HD Audio for stereo/gaming headphones or 2.1 speakers, and a Mic. The EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED front panel audio connector supports the use of EVGA NU Audio when headphones or a headset are connected. - 47 -...
  • Page 48 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Drive Headers (SATA) SATA 6Gb/s is the current standard for an HDD/SSD interface. These ports are the data interconnect for the motherboard. Your HDD/SSD interface still requires a separate data cable and a power connection from your power supply.
  • Page 49 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Onboard Buttons These onboard buttons include RESET, POWER and Clear CMOS. These functions allow you to easily turn on/off the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS. External Clear CMOS Button Clear CMOS Button The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store set parameters.
  • Page 50 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) First Boot BIOS Update When you power on the system for the first time (or after a BIOS update/reset) it may take a little longer than expected, and follow with a warning message on the screen reading “BIOS checksum error”.
  • Page 51 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) HDD/SSD/M.2/ Setup Next, click “Boot” from the menu list at the top. “Boot Option #1” should show the device where you intend to install your operating system. If you are using a standard SSD/HDD connected to a SATA port, but the device is not present in the Boot Option #1 menu, scroll down to “UEFI Hard...
  • Page 52 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) M.2 SSD, PCIe SSD, and NVMe SSD Installation steps M.2 is a very fast card bus that can use multiple connecter types to connect many types of devices, such as WiFi or SSDs, in a very small and power efficient package. M.2 devices can be connected via an M.2 card slot or through PCIe by using an M.2 to PCIe adapter.
  • Page 53 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) a. For Windows 11/10: Set “Launch Storage OpROM Policy” to “UEFI”. Then set “Launch CSM” to “Disable”. 4. Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS/UEFI. 5. Press Del on reboot to reenter BIOS/UEFI. a. If you are using a SSD-attached via PCIe, proceed to Step 6.
  • Page 54 RAID. Install/Verify That Your SSDs Are Ready: 1. To configure a RAID in the EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED, you will first need to install your M.2 SSDs, as shown above on Page 30.
  • Page 55 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Configure RAID: 1. After enabling the VMD controller, you will see a new Advanced menu called “Intel Rapid Storage Technology”. Enter the menu. ® 2. Here, you will see all available drives, RAID volumes, and have the option to Create RAID Volume.
  • Page 56 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 3. The RAID Level is set by default to RAID0 (Stripe), so you will need to change it to RAID5 (Parity). Available drives for the RAID will be listed here, along with a blank box to allow you to select whether you want each drive to be part of the RAID.
  • Page 57 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Note: RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, and RAID10 are supported on the Z690 CLASSIFIED when spanned between the M.2 slots and SATA ports, but this is strongly not recommended due to the significant difference in performance and the lack of device uniformity (i.e.
  • Page 58 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Internal SATA RAID Controller This section introduces RAID, RAID levels, and the basics of the controller integrated into the PCH. It covers the basics of what RAID does, how RAID works, and why you may or may not want to use RAID.
  • Page 59 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Please see below for examples of what to expect when you build an array of each type. Each RAID type will use diagrams to illustrate functional and non-functional forms of each RAID; all green items indicate a drive that is functional, and red indicates a drive that has failed.
  • Page 60 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) RAID0 is typically only limited by the controller; however, you will get severely diminishing performance returns after 4 drives. If you go above 4 drives, you will also see more capacity loss after creating the array.
  • Page 61 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) RAID 0 (4 Drive) P-DRIVE1 P-DRIVE2 P-DRIVE3 P-DRIVE4 P-DRIVE1 P-DRIVE2 P-DRIVE3 P-DRIVE4 DATA-A DATA-B DATA-C DATA-D DATA-A DATA-B DATA-C DATA-D DATA-ABCD DATA-ABCD P-DRIVE1 P-DRIVE2 P-DRIVE3 P-DRIVE4 P-DRIVE1 P-DRIVE2 P-DRIVE3 P-DRIVE4 DATA-A DATA-B DATA-C DATA-D DATA-A DATA-B...
  • Page 62 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The Bad-  RAID1 is not a storage capacity-friendly array, because the capacity will be limited to 1 drive. o Due to the capacity available on modern drive solutions, this issue may not be as significant as it once was.
  • Page 63 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Similar to RAID1, or any other current type of array with fault tolerance, a RAID5 array is still usable even while it is experiencing a missing or failed drive resulting in the array functioning in a degraded state. Performance will suffer in a degraded state until the missing drive is replaced and the software rebuild process is completed.
  • Page 64 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) RAID 5 (4 Drive) L-DRIVE = ≃ 3TB P-DRIVE1 P-DRIVE2 P-DRIVE3 P-DRIVE4 P-DRIVE1 P-DRIVE2 P-DRIVE3 P-DRIVE4 P-DRIVE1 P-DRIVE2 P-DRIVE3 P-DRIVE4 DATA-A DATA-B DATA-C DATA-A DATA-A DATA-B DATA-C DATA-A DATA-A DATA-B DATA-C DATA-A DATA-B DATA-C DATA-A DATA-B...
  • Page 65 L-Drive = DATA-A L-Drive = DATA-B L-Drive = DATA-AB L-Drive = DATA-AB While the Z690 CLASSIFIED Intel controller will support a four drive RAID10 array, ® RAID10 can scale indefinitely provided the controller supports more drives. Every pair of drives adds an additional mirrored node, which increases the theoretical number of failures the array can suffer before a loss of data occurs.
  • Page 66 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) In the case of a drive RAID 10 (6 Drive) L-DRIVE = ≃ 3TB failure, the array controller P-DRIVE1 P-DRIVE2 P-DRIVE3 P-DRIVE4 P-DRIVE5 P-DRIVE6 will notify you. When you replace a failed drive in the P-DATA-A P-DATA-A...
  • Page 67 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Which types of RAID can I use with my setup? 1 Drive - No RAID arrays are supported 2 Drives - RAID0 for speed (do regular backups) or RAID1 for data protection. 3 Drives - RAID0 for speed (do regular backups) or RAID5 for speed and protection.
  • Page 68 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 3. Similar to the M.2 RAID instructions, set Enable VMD Controller to “Enabled”, then Save and Reboot. Upon entering the menu again, you will notice that your SATA port information will be empty. This mode includes both the RAID controls and the same options/functions/commands as AHCI.
  • Page 69 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 4. Return to the SATA Configuration menu and enter the Intel Rapid Storage ® Technology menu. 5. Once in the RAID controller, you will see a list of all detected drives and a “Create RAID Volume” button. To begin, click on “Create RAID Volume.”...
  • Page 70 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 7. Next, select your intended array type. Please see the top half of Page 67 for a quick reference on different RAID levels and RAID types based on your total number of drives. For purpose of this guide, we will make a RAID5.
  • Page 71 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 10. The controller defaults the capacity to the maximum available space for the RAID. Leaving the capacity at default is recommended because reducing the size is not beneficial, except in limited cases. 11. To complete the setup process, please select “Create Volume” at the bottom of the page.
  • Page 72 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 13. For OS installation, provided that the array is configured properly, the operating system will detect the array and see it as a single drive or a bootable RAID array – as opposed to several drives – and allow you to install the OS to the array without any further steps.
  • Page 73 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 1. To begin the repair, select the degraded RAID volume to see your array status and all remaining drives currently configured in the RAID array. When ready, click Rebuild to start the process. 2. Next, you will see a list of all attached HDD/SSDs that can be used to rebuild the array.
  • Page 74 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 3. Once the process has started you will see the status change to “Rebuilding.” Note: Completing this process in the BIOS queues the rebuilding of the array, but does not start the process until after you restart and boot into your OS. The rebuilding duration will vary –...
  • Page 75 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) IOMSM (Intel ® Optane ™ Memory and Storage Management) The IOMSM is the software front-end for the Intel SATA controller. IOMSM may be ® more convenient for some people due to a more detailed UI than the UEFI. It is recommended to install the RAID drivers after installing the Intel Chipset Drivers –...
  • Page 76 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 1. Verify that all the drives intended for the array are present on the screen, then click “Create RAID Volume” to begin the process. For the purpose of this guide, we are using a pair of SATA SSDs to create the RAID1 array. If you were using PCIe / M.2 based NVMe drives, the same basic steps apply to both,...
  • Page 77 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 2. On the next window, we will select the drives for our RAID. RAID1 requires exactly two (2) drives. Click the boxes for the two drives you wish to use in the array. There are other choices you can make on this page: a.
  • Page 78 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 3. At this point, the RAID manager will summarize the choices you’ve made and request confirmation to delete data. Click Create RAID Volume to begin the process. - 78 -...
  • Page 79 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 4. The build progress will be displayed on the Manage page. Once the RAID is fully built, the percentage will disappear, and your array will be shown. For further information about the array or your drives, click on the array for more details, including the option to delete or repair the array, if necessary.
  • Page 80 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Repairing an array within IOMSM This section of the guide will illustrate how to repair a degraded array from within the IOMSM. For purposes of this guide, we will repair a degraded RAID1 array using a third drive plugged into the controller, but not currently in use.
  • Page 81 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Click “Rebuild to another disk” to begin the repair process. On the next page, the IOMSM will explain why you need to repair your drive, warn you that you will delete any data on the spare drive, and ask you to select the disk where you want to rebuild the array.
  • Page 82 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The rebuild process will begin. As with any RAID array with Fault Tolerance, the rebuilding time depends on several factors, such as array size, array type, CPU, etc. You may keep track of the rebuilding progress in the Manage tab. Once repairs are complete, the warning will disappear and the array will update to “Status: Normal.”...
  • Page 83 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Partitioning and Formatting a drive Once you have created your array, either from UEFI or from IOMSM, you will not initially see your array in “This PC.” This is expected, because even though you have created the array, you have not yet prepared the array to be used.
  • Page 84 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) After “Disk Management” loads, you’ll see a pop-up to Initialize Disk if you’ve added a new drive or created a new array. Generally, it’s recommended to select “GPT,” unless you need backwards compatibility with an old OS or PC. When you’ve made your choice, click “OK.”...
  • Page 85 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Before you can assign a drive letter to a drive or array, the initialized disk must be partitioned. If you are following this guide and just initialized your drive or array, the New Simple Volume Wizard will automatically pop-up.
  • Page 86 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Leave the size at default to create a partition using the entire volume of disk space, then click “Next.” Select the drive letter you want to represent this drive, then click “Next.” Note: The drive letter does NOT have to be a consecutive letter with previous drive(s).
  • Page 87 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) After the quick format is completed, you will see the last Window of the wizard, a summary of the process, then click “Finish.” The drive is now usable. To confirm, go back to File Explorer in Windows. Click on “This PC” and check the drives section.
  • Page 88 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Fan Header DC and PWM setup The Z690 CLASSIFIED supports both 4-pin PWM fans and 3-pin DC fans. The motherboard uses eight 4-pin fan headers, including 2x CPU FAN (PWM), a CHA FAN (PWM/DC), a PWR FAN (PWM/DC), a SYS FAN (PWM/DC), an AUX FAN (PWM/DC), and two Pump headers (PWM/DC).
  • Page 89 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Once into the H/W Monitor section, you can see the temperature monitors across the top. Below the monitors, each fan is already configured in Smart mode, which means the fan controller is using a Smart curve for fan controls. Each fan can be set to a separate fan curve.
  • Page 90 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) To set a Smart curve, select the “Smart Fan Settings” and enter the menu. First, choose the temperature monitor the PWM controller will use to monitor for its temp information. It’s recommended to link the fan control to the CPU, which is predominantly the most important temperature in the system.
  • Page 91 When monitoring temperatures vs. fan speed, you may notice a variance in ramp up/down temps; this is due to a function EVGA hardcodes into the BIOS called Hysteresis. Hysteresis builds in a buffer to control fan speed behavior. This feature prevents a constant ramp up/down from happening when your system sits exactly at the temp you set for SMART fan controls.
  • Page 92 1. Physically install your graphics cards, then install an SLI or NVLink bridge; examples include a Flexible bridge, an EVGA HB Bridge or NVLink Bridge. Current NVIDIA graphics drivers support 700 Series cards up through RTX 3090 and Titan RTX cards.
  • Page 93 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Once the graphics cards are physically installed, connect an SLI or NVLink Bridge; your cards should look similar to the picture below: 2. After the cards are installed, have power connected, and the SLI/NVLink bridge is attached, boot into Windows.
  • Page 94 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Once finished, you will receive a popup in the lower right corner stating that you have an SLI capable setup and it needs to be configured. If you did not see the message, then first verify that both cards are detected and functioning without system errors from Windows Device manager.
  • Page 95 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Next, select “Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX” under the “3D Settings” menu. The default is “Disable SLI.” To enable SLI, click “Maximize 3D Performance,” circled in red below, and click “Apply” at the bottom. Before you can enable SLI, the NCP may ask you to close certain programs and processes;...
  • Page 96 “No,” then a dedicated PhysX card serves no purpose. If “Yes,” then the next step is to see if your GPU has a high usage rate while playing normally. Use a program like EVGA Precision X1 to monitor the GPU usage of all current video cards. If the GPU is consistently over 75% usage, the GPU usage occasionally maxes out and the frame rate drops in moments of intense action, then dedicating a card may be beneficial.
  • Page 97 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Realtek HD Audio Manager The Z690 CLASSIFIED uses a 7.1 Channel Realtek ALC1220 audio controller. This section will cover installation of the controller (in Windows 10) and the basic configuration options that are available in the software.
  • Page 98 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Once you have rebooted and re-entered Windows, there should be a new shortcut in the system tray with a red- orange speaker icon. When you mouse over it, the icon reads “Realtek HD Audio Manager.” When the menu opens, left-click on it, and left-click the similar red-orange speaker icon labeled “Sound Manager”...
  • Page 99 Audio ports will display in the Control Panel, and will notify you that Front Panel devices are presently connected/disconnected, Front Panel Audio only plays through EVGA NU Audio. The Front panel header can be found in the component legend on Page 12 component number 30, additional port information on Page 21, and a header pinout on Page 47.
  • Page 100 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) component number 10. The optical out contains all audio data the controller can provide; however, only 2.0/2.1 is pre-encoded from the controller. Audio with a higher channel count through optical S/PDIF must be connected to a receiver that supports live encoding, or an equivalent technology.
  • Page 101 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The icon of the file folder in the upper right is “Connector Settings.” This is the window for setting up port detection. The default setting in this Window allows the Manager to create a popup notification to let you know when you’ve plugged in a new device to a Realtek port while Windows is running.
  • Page 102 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The “i” located at the bottom right of the Manager is an information button. Clicking on this will provide DirectX information, the CODEC and Language selection options. The main page defaults to the first audio device it detects;...
  • Page 103 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) To the right of the pulldown is the Restore Defaults button, shown by an eraser icon, which will reset any changes made to the default of the controller. If you switch over to the Sound Effects tab, you’ll notice the “Main Volume” controls near the top.
  • Page 104 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The “Set Default Device” will allow you to set the Default Device or Communication Device without entering the Windows Playback menu; for non-default devices, this box will drop down similar to the image above. For default devices, the box will be grayed- out if the device selected above (i.e.
  • Page 105 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) source. This is unchecked by default. There is no additional configuration; the setting is either enabled or disabled. The last section in Sound Effects is the Equalizer. Much like the environment section, there are visual references for presets, a...
  • Page 106 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) If you would prefer to not manage the EQ in full manual mode, you can click the guitar icon with the red box around it to bring you back to the equalizer presets menu. The last section in Sound Effects is voice cancellation,...
  • Page 107 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The “Audio Test” button will be present for all speaker configurations, and serves the same function in all speaker iterations. Pressing the “Auto Test” button will play the same sound file out of each speaker that should be present, based on the configuration option you selected.
  • Page 108 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) • Assume your speakers are not full-range. Modern speaker design uses a subwoofer to handle the relatively small percentage of content you hear in an audio signal. Low frequency content, more commonly known as sub-bass, is greatly amplified by the subwoofer, which explains why the smallest percentage of your audio content can often be the loudest.
  • Page 109 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) When Full-range is enabled, the speaker icons are enlarged to represent the change. Finally, Virtual Sound is an option created to send a stereo signal with positioning data to a Matrix decoder to simulate surround over a stereo signal.
  • Page 110 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) reversed such that the voice channel is joined with the front pair on one channel and the subwoofer has a dedicated connector, which can lead to voice channels and subwoofer receiving the wrong signal. The "Swap Center / Subwoofer Output" can resolve this type of issue.
  • Page 111 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The Realtek HD Audio Manager, unfortunately, does not contain the ability to adjust the crossover frequency settings. Instead, you must adjust the crossover frequency via a registry edit in Windows. Due to the advanced nature of editing the Windows registry, we do not provide instructions in this manual.
  • Page 112 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Correction menu without an error message. All speakers will initially show semi- transparently. To edit this menu, check the box for “Enable Room Correction” at the bottom-center. After you check the box to Enable Room Correction, you will need to select whether you want distances displayed in Feet or Meters.
  • Page 113 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The final Device section covers the microphone. This tab includes both a recording and a playback section. Both features have similar balance options as the other sections, but differ slightly in the Volume slider function. The Recording Volume...
  • Page 114 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Under “Microphone Effects,” there are two options that may be enabled: “Noise Suppression” and “Acoustic Echo Cancellation.” “Noise Suppression” helps to remove background noises, such as fans, air conditioning, or anything else that causes a consistent ambient sound in the room.
  • Page 115 EVGA NU Audio is a second and more powerful audio output available on the EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED motherboard. Utilizing the more powerful headphone/speaker amp on the Z690 CLASSIFIED, NU Audio can drive up to 600ohm headphones, as well as providing the ideal sound for every type of audio experience. The NU Audio application features a user-friendly GUI to easily and quickly adjust settings or use a preset to jump right into the action.
  • Page 116 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Make sure that the Speaker Configuration in Realtek HD Audio Manager is set to Stereo, or NU Audio will be disabled. When configured properly, the Speaker Configuration will be set to Stereo and the front panel audio jack will be a solid green:...
  • Page 117 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The EVGA NU Audio will detect whether you have speakers/headphones connected to your front panel headphone/speaker jack. If you have another audio device connected to the rear panel jacks, the rear panel device will be disabled. If the audio device is not...
  • Page 118 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The NU Audio Control Panel The NU Audio control panel features a number of preset audio functions and a custom preset to allow you to manually adjust each of the NU Audio settings. Although you can use speakers with NU Audio, this guide is written assuming the user is wearing headphones.
  • Page 119 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) When you first connect your audio device, you will see NU Audio Control Panel initially set to ORIGINAL MODE. 1. ORIGINAL Mode The Original mode passes through a neutral, unprocessed sound that does not contain any EQ or sound adjustments. This preset is best to evaluate NU Audio directly with source audio material or contrast the sound with any of the other preset options.
  • Page 120 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 2. SURROUND Mode The Surround mode preset uses a combination of Reverb and Crossfeed to allow positional audio to register around your head. The Crossfeed setting will allow left and right positional audio greater freedom to cross over to the opposite side of the head, while a higher Reverb will increase the audio volume to account for the lower volume that occurs with a higher level of Crossfeed.
  • Page 121 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 3. BASS Mode The Bass mode is designed to give a bit more volume and reverberation to content played on this preset. The extra Reverb will increase the volume and effect of sub-bass frequencies. This setting is generally best for music, although you can increase the effect through the Custom Preset, if you wish.
  • Page 122 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 4. GAMING Mode The Gaming mode preset consists of a slight bump in Reverb to provide a little more sound amplification and more noticeable positional audio to help locate sounds within a gaming environment. This preset is designed to provide an improved stereo gaming experience.
  • Page 123 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 5. THEATER Mode The Theater mode preset creates the ideal environment for watching movies or other visual content by expanding the virtual soundstage and increasing the volume and positional effects to compensate. By increasing the Space, the audio output has room for bigger explosions or quiet suspense, while the boost to Reverb makes sure that the effect is noticeable.
  • Page 124 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) 6. CUSTOM mode The Custom mode preset allows you to select each of the settings and determine the correct level for your audio gear. Please note that there are many factors to consider when comparing headphones. In other words, two different pairs of headphones may have significant differences in audio quality or listening experience when using identical custom settings.
  • Page 125 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) In Custom mode, you will notice that the names of the following settings are clickable, which will enable/disable the audio effect settings. For example, if you want to see how your audio sounds without the Reverb level you set, click the REVERB button to disable it, and the setting will become grayed out.
  • Page 126 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) NU Audio Custom Settings: a. REVERB Reverb acts much like an amplifier for the volume. It increases the level of the audio, but it also makes a noticeable impact with positional effects by increasing or decreasing the sound made when objects collide with other objects.
  • Page 127 EVGA NU Audio brings a new audio experience to those who often rely on using their front panel audio jack. We encourage you to test out NU Audio and enjoy a more powerful listening experience.
  • Page 128 Using the ELEET X1 Software Suite EVGA ELEET X1 is a monitoring and tuning software designed for EVGA motherboards, which is available on the included USB drive and the EVGA website at https://www.evga.com/eleetx1. After installation, run ELEET X1. The left-hand side of the display contains system information about your motherboard, including the CPU, per-core CPU clock speed/voltage/temperature, and memory information.
  • Page 129 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) As seen above, there are options for multiple voltages, and two options for your CPU VCore: Adaptive and Override voltages. Adaptive allows for a tighter voltage profile to keep voltage and heat to a minimum, while Override is more of a brute-force method of setting your voltage.
  • Page 130 POST, and ELEET X1 will open the pulldown to the currently detected voltage. Please be careful when adjusting voltages, as there are risks to running electronics out of spec. Although EVGA warranties overclocking, other components are manufactured by different brands (i.e. RAM and CPU), which may have different policies towards overclocking.
  • Page 131 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The “Memory” tab allows for Real Time Memory overclocking on the Z690 CLASSIFIED, although this function is limited and determined by the installed processor. In other words, not all processors will be able to adjust memory timings on this page.
  • Page 132 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The next tab is “Monitoring,” which contains real-time system information of voltages, temperatures, and fan speed information. Please note that all readings on this page are pulled from motherboard sensors, and change dynamically. Temperatures and voltages are measured at fixed intervals, which can often make the readings appear to jump back and forth.
  • Page 133 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The “System” tab provides more detailed information on the motherboard, CPU, and memory. Here, you can find the motherboard specs and BIOS date and version. - 133 -...
  • Page 134 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Additional CPU details are provided, including the Stepping, Revision, Instructions, and Cache layout. Lastly, additional memory information is available for secondary memory timings, as well as the type and number of channels being used. - 134 -...
  • Page 135 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Onboard ARGB and ARGB/RGB headers connected to the motherboard can be controlled through the LED tab. Users can select different modes/patterns of lighting based on the header type and the number of LEDs connected through the ARGB header.
  • Page 136 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The Z690 CLASSIFIED motherboard includes a BT/Wi-Fi module, along with a new antenna design that provides extended features. The Wi-Fi page will display typical information about your wireless connection and your signal strength, including your Access Point name, wireless band, and wireless version.
  • Page 137 This has been the ELEET X1 utility overview, which should give you a solid start to understanding and using the ELEET X1 software suite. *EVGA ELEET X1 is still undergoing final testing and design modifications at the time of this manual’s printing. Final GUI design, menus, and functionality may be subject to change.
  • Page 138 User’s Manual  Windows 11/10 Driver Installation 1. Insert the USB flash drive included in your EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED motherboard kit into a USB port on your case or a USB port on the motherboard’s rear I/O panel. 2. Double-click the “Autorun” application file.
  • Page 139 5. The Driver Utility Screen also contains helpful links to give you more information about your new EVGA motherboard and additional resources to get started. The Z690 CLASSIFIED manual is available through this utility and within the USB flash drive directly.
  • Page 140 Of course, there are some limitations to our warranties. If an EVGA motherboard or graphics card sustains physical (i.e. damage to the PCB or component due to slippage with a hand tool) or liquid damage, the warranty is void.
  • Page 141 When complete, the motherboard will automatically shut down. Power on the motherboard to go into the motherboard BIOS. h. When you see the Z690 CLASSIFIED splash screen, quickly tap the Delete key to enter the BIOS. Confirm that the BIOS has been updated to the latest version by checking the BIOS version (located in the bottom-right of the screen) with the BIOS version you downloaded.
  • Page 142 Download the latest motherboard BIOS, and unzip the file to your desktop. b. Drag the unzipped folder into your USB flash drive. c. Reboot the motherboard. When the Z690 CLASSIFIED splash screen appears, tap the Delete key to enter the BIOS.
  • Page 143 CLASSIFIED motherboard to update with a newer BIOS using the method below. a. Plug in the USB flash drive included with your Z690 CLASSIFIED motherboard, and boot into Windows. b. Navigate to the USB flash drive so you can view the installed folders.
  • Page 144 EVGAE698.bin, you are ready to proceed with the BIOS update. In order to flash the BIOS without picture, you must follow these steps: 1. Turn off your Z690 CLASSIFIED motherboard, if on, and turn your power supply off by flipping the switch to the “Off” position.
  • Page 145 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) The flash process may take up to 4 minutes. When finished, the motherboard will automatically reboot. If you have not installed a CPU and at least one 8-pin CPU power connector, the POST LED will stop at C. If this occurs, turn off the motherboard and power supply and install any remaining hardware components before attempting to boot again.
  • Page 146 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) you are using a device on a connector that shares its bandwidth, you will need to check and/or change the BIOS setting related to your device. If you’ve already done this, test a different device using the same cable and SATA port to see if the issue persists.
  • Page 147 PCIe 8-pin into the EPS connector, which may cause irreparable damage to the motherboard or the CPU. For the Z690 CLASSIFIED, attempting to plug in an 8-pin PCIe plug will likely damage the motherboard’s PCB due to the right-angle connectors.
  • Page 148 CMOS” button. The system will power on when the Reset CMOS button is pressed, which is normal. This should allow the system to boot up. When you see the EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED screen, press “Del” to enter BIOS, set the XMP (instructions are covered in first boot section on Page 50), press F10 to save and exit, which will reboot the system.
  • Page 149 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Have a question not covered above, or want some online resources? If you have any issues or questions, you can find a lot of valuable help and information on our website, including contact information for our top-notch Technical Support/Customer Service.
  • Page 150 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Multifunction LED indicator EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED board is equipped with a versatile display to allow real-time monitoring of system status during and after the BIOS POST process. The operating mode can be configured in the BIOS Setup in the Advanced menu, and then H/W Monitor Configuration.
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  • Page 152 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) POST Beep codes POST beeps are used in conjunction with the POST Code indicator to help determine the root cause when your system fails to boot. However, modern UEFI/BIOS motherboards also use the speaker to convey helpful information, such as USB device detection.
  • Page 153 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) POST Port Debug LED Provides two-digit diagnostic POST codes that shows system boot status and can also show why the system may be failing to boot. The LED is extremely useful during troubleshooting situations. This Debug LED will display a series of hexadecimal (0-F) codes during the POST and will display current CPU socket temperatures after the system has fully booted into the Operating System.
  • Page 154 Debug LED with CPU Temperature Monitor This section provides the AMI POST Codes for the EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED Motherboard during system boot up. The POST Codes are displayed on the Debug LED readout located directly on the motherboard. See Page 12 and 13, component 19 of the Component Legend for physical location.
  • Page 155 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started 11-14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 15-18 Pre-memory North Bridge initialization is started 19-1C Pre-memory South Bridge initialization is started 1D-2A OEM pre-memory initialization codes Memory initialization. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data reading Memory initialization.
  • Page 156 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) reset PPI is not available 5C-5F Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call...
  • Page 157 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) CSM initialization 7A–7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 80–8F OEM DXE initialization codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization...
  • Page 158 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event CPU Memory controller configuration Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End iMC init Memory training Memory training Memory training / timing training Memory training Memory training B8-BF Memory training / DRAM final configuration C0–CF OEM BDS initialization codes...
  • Page 159 DMI – Direct Memory Interface DP – Display Port DRAM - Dynamic random access memory DVI – Digital Video Interface ELEET X1 – EVGA motherboard monitoring and tuning software FIVR – Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator GHz – Gigahertz GPIO (Thunderbolt) – General Purpose Input/Output GPU –...
  • Page 160 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) I/O - Input/Output IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IGP - Integrated Graphics Processors IMC – Integrated memory controller IOH – Input/Output Hub IRQ - Interrupt Request JBOD - Just a Bunch of Disks...
  • Page 161 EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (121-AL-E698) PLL – Phase Locked Loop POST – Power on Self-Test PWM – Pulse Width Modulation QOS – Quality of Service QPI – Quick Path Interconnect RAID - Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks RAM – Random Access Memory ROM –...
  • Page 162 US and other countries. Other company, products and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. EVGA reserves the right to terminate this license if there is a violation of its terms or default by the Original Purchaser. Upon termination, for any reason, all copies of Software and materials must be immediately returned to EVGA and the Original Purchaser shall be liable to EVGA.com...

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