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Z690 AORUS ELITE AX
Z690 AORUS ELITE
Z690 A ELITE AX DDR4
(Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4)
Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-Z69ELW4-1101R
Z690 AORUS
Z690 AORUS
ELITE AX
ELITE
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.
Z690 A ELITE AX
Z690 AORUS
DDR4
ELITE DDR4
For more product details, please
visit GIGABYTE's website.

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  • Page 1 Z690 AORUS ELITE AX ELITE DDR4 ELITE 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 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 ................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

    Intel Z690 ® ® Super I/O CODEC PCIEX4_1 M_BIOS USB 2.0 Hub PCIEX4_2 RST_SW SYS_FAN2 CLR_CMOS QFLED LED_C1 F_AUDIO D_LED1 F_USB2 QFLASH_PLUS SYS_FAN3 F_PANEL SPI_TPM F_USB1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN4_PUMP Temperature sensor j Only for Z690 AORUS ELITE AX. - 4 -...
  • Page 5 LED_C2 ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_OPT D_LED2 CPU_FAN USB20 ATX_12V_2X2 USB 2.0 Hub M2_WIFIl LGA1700 U32G2 DP_HDMI20 U320G U32_LAN AUDIO PCIEX16 Realtek ® 2.5GbE LAN THB_C2 THB_C1 Intel Z690 ® ® Super I/O CODEC PCIEX4_1 M_BIOS USB 2.0 Hub PCIEX4_2 RST_SW SYS_FAN2 CLR_CMOS QFLED LED_C1 F_AUDIO...

  • Page 6: Motherboard Block Diagram

    8 USB 2.0/1.1 USB 2.0 2.5GbE LAN RJ45 CODEC j Only for Z690 AORUS ELITE AX. k Only for Z690 AORUS ELITE. l Only for Z690 A ELITE AX DDR4. m Only for Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4. - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Box Contents

    Box Contents Z690 AORUS ELITE AX, Z690 AORUS ELITE, Z690 A ELITE AX DDR4, or Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4 motherboard User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One antennajl Two SATA cables M.2 screws One G Connector * 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: 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: ®...
  • Page 10 Wireless Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (For PCB rev. 1.0) ® Š Communication Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (For PCB rev. 1.1/1.2) ® Š Modulel WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band BLUETOOTH 5.2 Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (For PCB rev.
  • Page 11 Fan speed control Š * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. j Only for Z690 AORUS ELITE AX. l Only for Z690 A ELITE AX DDR4. - 11 -...
  • Page 12 Support for Windows 10 64-bit Š ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Form Factor Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Z690 AORUS Z690 AORUS Z690 A ELITE AX...

  • Page 13: 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

    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 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

    Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and USB 2.0 specifications. Use this port for USB devices. j Only for Z690 AORUS ELITE AX. l Only for Z690 A ELITE AX DDR4. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. - 18 -...
  • Page 19 • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 19 -...

  • Page 20: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4 F_AUDIO F_U32C CPU_FAN F_U32 SYS_FAN1/2/3 F_USB1/F_USB2 SYS_FAN4_PUMP SPI_TPM CPU_OPT THB_C1/THB_C2 LED_C1/LED_C2 CLR_CMOS D_LED1/D_LED2 SATA3 2/3/4/5/6/7 RST_SW/RST M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2Q_SB/M2M_SB QFLASH_PLUS F_PANEL CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT 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/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: Cpu_Fan

    For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 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. Pin No. Definition...

  • Page 23: Led_C1

    Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip. 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 table for details. •...
  • Page 27 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 28 F_USB3 F 12) 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.
  • Page 29 F_USB30 F_ U 14) 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 30: Spi_Tpm

    F_USB3 F No Pin Data Input Chip Select S F_ S S_F 17) 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 F_USB3 F_USB30 3 THB_C1...

  • Page 31: Bat Rst_Sw

    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). 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off.
  • Page 32 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 33 DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED j Only for Z690 AORUS ELITE AX. k Only for Z690 AORUS ELITE. l Only for Z690 A ELITE AX DDR4. m Only for Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4.

  • Page 34: 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 35 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Regulatory Notices

    47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z690 AORUS ELITE AX/Z690 AORUS ELITE/Z690 A ELITE AX DDR4/Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4 Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338...
  • Page 40 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 41 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 AORUS ELITE AX rev. 1.0 Intel Corporation AX201NGW ®...
  • Page 42 Country approvals for wireless module AX200NGW: Australia: Country approvals for wireless module AX210NGW: - 42 -...
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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, 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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