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Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME User Manual

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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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  • 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.
  • Page 2 GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: „ For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction ..................4 Motherboard Layout ..................4 Motherboard Block Diagram ................5 Box Contents ....................6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..................7 Installation Precautions ..................7 Product Specifications ..................8 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 12 Installing the Memory ..................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout LED_DDR EC_TEMP2 SYS_FAN1 CPU_OPT ATX_12V_2X4_2 EC_TEMP1 SYS_FAN6_ CPU_FAN REAR_BUTTON PUMP ATX_12V_2X4_1 SYS_FAN5_ DB_PORT (Note) PUMP M2_WIFI SYS_FAN4 U32G2_3 PW_SW SYS_FAN3 LGA1700 RST_SW SYS_FAN2 CMOS Intel 2.5GbE ® U32G2_2 Intel ® Thunderbolt ™ Controller F_PANEL Marvell AQtion AQC113C ®...

  • Page 5: Motherboard Block Diagram

    Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (80~800 MHz) DDR5 4800/4000 MHz Switch LGA1700 CPU PCI Express 4.0 Bus 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) 4 SATA 6Gb/s BIOS (SATA3 4~7) 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 eSPI ®...

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents 5 Z690 AORUS XTREME motherboard 5 One AORUS USB flash drive with drivers 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 Two antennas 5 Four SATA cables 5 Two addressable LED strip + RGB LED strip combo extension cables...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 Thunderbolt 4 Controller: ®...
  • Page 9 Multi-Graphics Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies ™ ™ Š Technology Storage Interface Š CPU: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: Š 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
  • Page 10 Back Panel 1 x Q-Flash Plus button Š Connectors 1 x OC Ignition button Š 1 x Clear CMOS button Š 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) Š 2 x Thunderbolt 4 connectors (USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support) ™...
  • Page 11 System E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 28.5cm Form Factor Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit the Support\Utility List Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory page on GIGABYTE's website to modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.

  • 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.

  • 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 the AORUS RGB Memory Armor Refer to the illustration below to install the AORUS RGB Memory Armor. Align the AORUS RGB Memory Armor with the motherboard in the direction as indicated below and secure it with screws. First connect the power cable on the side of the AORUS RGB Memory Armor to the LED_DDR...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Setting Up An Amd Crossfire ™ Configuration

    Setting up an AMD CrossFire Configuration ™ A. System Requirements - Windows 10 64-bit operating system - A CrossFire-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - CrossFire-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver - CrossFire bridge connector (Note)

  • Page 19: Back Panel Connectors

    It also allows the system fans to keep spinning at a low temperature and allows for a firmware update even without a CPU installed. Visit GIGABYTE's website for more usages and features.
  • Page 20 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 -...

  • Page 21: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2 SATA3 4/5/6/7 M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2Q_SB/M2M_SB CPU_FAN F_PANEL SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 F_U320G SYS_FAN5/6/7/8_PUMP F_U32_1/F_U32_2 CPU_OPT F_USB1 EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 PW_SW/RST_SW LED_C1/LED_C2 NOISE_SENSOR LED_DDR Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
  • Page 22 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 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 23 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.
  • Page 24 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 25 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 damage to the devices.
  • Page 26 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. Pin No. Definition SATA3 To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup"...
  • Page 27 M.2 SSDs is supported by the M.2 socket you want to use. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID 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 on configuring a RAID array. S F_...
  • Page 28 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 navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN" for more information).
  • Page 29 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. F_USB3 F_USB30 3 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition VBUS VBUS USB 0_ B TX1+ TX2+ TX1-...
  • Page 30 RST_SW The 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 -...
  • Page 31 S F_ 17) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) F_USB3 F in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low S S_F level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

  • Page 32: 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 button 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 33 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.

  • Page 34: Chapter 4 Installing The Operating System And Drivers

    RST VMD Controller 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 drive.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Chapter 5 Appendix

    •A USB thumb drive. 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. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Debug Led Codes

    Debug LED Codes Regular Boot Code Description PEI Core is started. Pre-memory CPU initialization is started. 12~14 Reserved. Pre-memory North-Bridge initialization is started. 16~18 Reserved. Pre-memory South-Bridge initialization is started. 1A~2A Reserved. 2B~2F Memory initialization. Memory installed. 32~36 CPU PEI initialization. 37~3A IOH PEI initialization.
  • Page 38 Code Description PCI Bus initialization is started. PCI Bus hot plug initialization. PCI Bus enumeration for detecting how many resources are requested. Check PCI device requested resources. Assign PCI device resources. Console Output devices connect (ex. Monitor is lighted). Console input devices connect (ex. PS2/USB keyboard/mouse are activated). Super IO initialization.
  • Page 39 Code Description USB device hot plug-in. PCI device hot plug. Clean-up of NVRAM. Reconfigure NVRAM settings. B8~BF Reserved. C0~CF Reserved. S3 Resume Code Description S3 Resume is stared (called from DXE IPL). Fill boot script data for S3 resume. Initializes VGA for S3 resume. OS S3 wake vector call.
  • Page 40 Code 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 found. No Console Input Devices are found. It is an invalid password. D9~DA Can't load Boot Option.

  • Page 41: Regulatory Notices

    Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z690 AORUS XTREME 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 FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators.
  • Page 42 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 43 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 45: 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...

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