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Z690I AORUS ULTRA
Z690I A ULTRA DDR4
(Z690I AORUS ULTRA DDR4)
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Z69ARI4-1002R
Z690I AORUS ULTRA
Z690I A ULTRA DDR4
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- Page 1 Z690I AORUS ULTRA Z690I A ULTRA 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 with you to protect the environment.
- Page 2 The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction ..................4 Motherboard Layout ..................4 Motherboard Block Diagram ................6 Box Contents ....................7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..................8 Installation Precautions ..................8 Product Specifications ..................9 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 12 Installing the Memory .................. -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN1 CPU_OPT CPU_FAN LGA1700 DP_HDMI20 USB20 E_AUDIO SATA3 U32G2 U320G F_U32 U32G2_LAN Intel 2.5GbE ® (Note 1) QFLED BTB CONNECTOR Intel Z690 ® ® Super I/O M2_WIFI M_BIOS PCIEX16 F_PANEL GC-Z690I BTB PLUG (Note2) (Note2) USB 2.0 Hub... - Page 5 ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN1 CPU_OPT CPU_FAN LGA1700 DP_HDMI20 USB20 E_AUDIO SATA3 U32G2 U320G F_U32 U32G2_LAN Intel 2.5GbE ® (Note 1) QFLED BTB CONNECTOR Intel Z690 ® ® Super I/O M2_WIFI M_BIOS PCIEX16 F_PANEL GC-Z690I BTB PLUG (Note2) (Note2) USB 2.0 Hub RST_SW EXT_PWR SYS_FAN2 D_LED...
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Page 6: Motherboard Block Diagram
2 USB 2.0/1.1 4 SATA 6Gb/sk USB 2.0 4 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI Express 3.0 Bus BIOS Intel M.2 WIFI ® 2.5GbE LAN ® eSPI Super I/O RJ45 CODEC Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA. Only for Z690I A ULTRA DDR4. - 6 -... -
Page 7: Box Contents
Box Contents 5 Z690I AORUS ULTRA or Z690I A ULTRA DDR4 motherboard 5 User's Manual 5 One antenna 5 Two SATA cables 5 One RGB LED strip extension cable 5 One front USB header extension cable 5 Three Fan power extension cables 5 One external power cable 5 M.2 screws... -
Page 8: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •... -
Page 9: 2-2 Product Specifications
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Š Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: Š... - Page 10 Š 2 x audio jacks Š Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA. Only for Z690I A ULTRA DDR4. (Note 1) The connector is on the front of GC-Z690I BTB PLUG. (Note 2) The connector is on the back of GC-Z690I BTB PLUG.
- Page 11 Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm Form Factor Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Z690I AORUS ULTRA Z690I A ULTRA DDR4 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
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Page 12: Installing The 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 CPU to prevent hardware damage. - Page 13 B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Finger Tab j G ently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. k C ompletely lift up the CPU socket lock- ing lever.
- Page 14 C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure 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.) Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.
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Page 15: Installing The Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make 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 and memory modules.) •... -
Page 16: Installing An Expansion Card
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 outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. -
Page 17: Back Panel Connectors
Back Panel Connectors DisplayPort (Note 1) DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. DisplayPort can support HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 5120x2160@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supporte HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio... - Page 18 The Mic in jack. (Note 1) The DisplayPort does not support HDMI connection by adapter. (Note 2) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software.
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Page 19: Internal Connectors
M2A_CPU /M2P_SB (Note 2) (Note1) Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA. Only for Z690I A ULTRA DDR4. (Note 1) The connector is on the front of GC-Z690I BTB PLUG. (Note 2) The connector is on the back of GC-Z690I BTB PLUG. - Page 20 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector 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 turned off and all devices are properly installed.
- Page 21 3) EXT_PWR (External Power Connector) (Note) Connect one end of the EXT_PWR cable to this connector and the other end to your power supply. Pin No. Definition +12V S F_ S S_F 4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 (Fan Headers) (Note) 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).
- Page 22 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).
- Page 23 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Chipset supports RAID 0, ® RAID 1, RAID 5k, and RAID 10k. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. SATA3k SATA3j Pin No.
- Page 24 M.2 PCIe SSDs. Be sure to verify the type of M.2 SSDs you want to use. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. M2A_CPU...
- Page 25 Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (please visit the "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," webpage of GIGABYTE's website for more information). • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel.
- Page 26 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. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition F_USB3 F_USB30 3 VBUS VBUS TX1+ TX2+ USB 0_ B TX1- TX2-...
- Page 27 • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power 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). (Note) The connector is on the front of GC-Z690I BTB PLUG.
- Page 28 RST_SW The reset button (RST_SW)/rest jumper (RST) 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.
- Page 29 LINE2_L LINE2_R Sense Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using the front panel audio header. B S S Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
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Page 30: Chapter 3 Bios Setup
If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. • Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to clear the CMOS values. - Page 31 Startup Screen: The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F12>: BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup.
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Page 32: Chapter 4 Installing The Operating System And Drivers
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 drive. -
Page 33: Drivers Installation
After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of 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 BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install Configuration\APP Center Download &... -
Page 34: Chapter 5 Appendix
• An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. • Refer to "Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. Only for Z690I A ULTRA DDR4. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 34 -... -
Page 35: Regulatory Notices
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z690I AORUS ULTRA / Z690I A ULTRA DDR4 Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com... - Page 36 European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement I prodotti con il marchio CE sono conformi con una o più delle seguenti GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).
- Page 37 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 States. The low band 5.15 -5.35 GHz is for indoor use only.
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Page 40: Contact Us
Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : https://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): https://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): https://www.gigabyte.com/tw GIGABYTE eSupport • To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: https://esupport.gigabyte.com...