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Z690 AERO G
Z690 AERO G DDR4
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-Z69AOG4-1101R
Z690 AERO G
Z690 AERO G DDR4
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  • Page 1 Z690 AERO G Z690 AERO G DDR4 User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-Z69AOG4-1101R Z690 AERO G Z690 AERO G DDR4 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2021 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. 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.

  • 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 ............... 13 Installing the Memory ..................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X2 LED_C2 CPU_OPT D_LED2 USB20 ATX_12V_2X4_1 LGA1700 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub DP_HDMI U32G2 U32C U32G2_LAN U320G AUDIO Intel ® PCIEX16 2.5GbE LAN Intel Z690 ® ® Super I/O CODEC PCIEX4_1 USB 2.0 Hub M_BIOS PCIEX4_2 EC_TEMP1...
  • Page 5 CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X2 LED_C2 CPU_OPT D_LED2 USB20 ATX_12V_2X4_1 LGA1700 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub DP_HDMI U32G2 U32C U32G2_LAN U320G AUDIO Intel ® PCIEX16 2.5GbE LAN Intel Z690 ® ® Super I/O CODEC PCIEX4_1 USB 2.0 Hub M_BIOS PCIEX4_2 EC_TEMP1 QFLED CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO LED_C1 F_USB2...

  • Page 6: Motherboard Block Diagram

    2 SATA 6Gb/s (M2M_SB) (SATA3 2, 3) 2 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI Express 3.0 Bus eSPI ® Super I/O Intel ® M.2 WIFI 2.5GbE LAN CODEC RJ45 Only for Z690 AERO G. Only for Z690 AERO G DDR4. - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Box Contents

    Box Contents 5 Z690 AERO G or Z690 AERO G DDR4 motherboard 5 User's Manual 5 One antenna 5 Two SATA cables 5 One noise detection cable 5 M.2 screws * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

  • 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

    WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands BLUETOOTH 5.2 Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.) Only for Z690 AERO G. Only for Z690 AERO G DDR4. - 9 -...
  • Page 10 Expansion Slots Š 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 5.0 standard.) 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2) Š...
  • Page 11 Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š Connectors 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector Š 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector Š 1 x CPU fan header Š 1 x water cooling CPU fan header Š 4 x system fan headers Š...
  • Page 12 * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Z690 AERO G Z690 AERO G DDR4 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.

  • Page 13: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    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 14 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 15 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 16: Installing The Memory

    DDR5_A1j/DDR4_A1k DDR5_A2j/DDR4_A2k DDR5_B1j/DDR4_B1k DDR5_B2j/DDR4_B2k When installing a single memory module, we recommend that you install it in the DDR5_A2j/ DDR4_A2k or DDR5_B2j/DDR4_B2ksocket. Only for Z690 AERO G. Only for Z690 AERO G DDR4. - 16 -...

  • 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: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this connector to connect an antenna. Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better signal reception.
  • Page 19 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 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB Type-C Port (with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Support) ®...

  • Page 20: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors 3 8 9 ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4_1 F_AUDIO F_U320G CPU_FAN F_U32 SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 F_USB1/F_USB2 SYS_FAN5/6_PUMP CPU_OPT SPI_TPM EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 THB_C1/THB_C2 D_LED1/D_LED2 CLR_CMOS LED_C1/LED_C2 RST_SW/RST NOISE_SENSOR SATA3 2/3/4/5/6/7 QFLASH_PLUS M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2Q_SB/M2M_SB CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT F_PANEL Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
  • Page 21 1/2) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX (2x2, 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 22 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (Fan Headers) 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). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
  • Page 23 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 24 8) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating of 5A (5V) and maximum number of 1000 LEDs. Pin No. Definition V (5V) D_LED2 Data No Pin D_LED1 Connect your addressable LED strip Addressable LED...
  • Page 25 10) NOISE_SENSOR (Noise Detection Header) This header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to detect the noise inside the case. Pin No. Definition Noise Detection Noise Detection Cable For more information on the noise detection function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "System Information Viewer."...
  • Page 26 F_USB3 F 12) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2Q_SB/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) There are two types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. Be sure to verify which type 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 used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive.
  • Page 27 Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: The availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2 sockets. The M2M_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 2, 3 connector. Refer to the following tables for details. •...
  • Page 28 13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Power LED Power Switch Speaker...
  • Page 29 14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 30 F_USB30 F_ U 16) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer.
  • Page 31 18) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. B S_ Pin No. Definition NDCD- NSIN NSOUT S B_ NDTR- NDSR- NRTS-...
  • Page 32 20) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connectors) ™ The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ S F_ S S_F THB_C2 THB_C1 F_USB3 F_USB30 3 USB 0_ B Supports a Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults.
  • Page 33 22) RST_SW/RST (Reset Button/Reset Jumper) The reset button (RST_SW) allows users to quickly turn on/off the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. The reset jumper (RST) can connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
  • Page 34 24) QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
  • Page 36 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 37: Chapter 4 Installing The Operating System And Drivers

    Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. If you want to install an operating system on a RAID volume, you need to install the Intel RST VMD Controller ®...

  • Page 38: Drivers Installation

    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 & Install is set to Enabled.) When the End User License Agreement dialog box appears, press <Accept>...

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 ≥3 Drives Number of hard (Number of hard (Number of hard Size of the smallest Array Capacity drives * Size of the drives -1) * Size of drives/2) * Size of the drive...

  • Page 40: Regulatory Notices

    Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z690 AERO G/Z690 AERO G 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 41 European Union (EU) CE-Konformitätserklärung Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal Dieses Produkte mit CE-Kennzeichnung erfüllen folgenden EU-Richtlinien: (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le EMV-Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2014/35/EU, but de réduire les risques de brouillage radio électrique à...
  • Page 42 To identify your Motherboard version or revision number, look for "REV: X.X" printed on the PCB on the top left corner of the Motherboard. For example, "REV:1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Motherboard revision no.: Wireless module manufacturer, model name: Z690 AERO G / Z690 AERO G DDR4 rev. 1.0 Intel Corporation AX201NGW ®...
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  • Page 44: Contact Us

    Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231 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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