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  • Page 1 Questo manuale d’istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi.it. Scopri tutte le offerte per AsRock Z690 Aqua cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Schede Madri...
  • Page 2 (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
  • Page 3 If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply) The terms HDMI®...
  • Page 4 ES OF ANY KIND WHETHER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF INTEL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. LICENSE TO USE COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS. This Agreement does NOT obligate Licensee to provide Intel with comments or suggestions regarding the Software. However, if Licensee provides Intel with comments or suggestions for the modification, correction, improvement or enhancement of (a) the Software or (b) Intel products or processes that work with the Software, Licensee grants to Intel a non-exclusive, worldwide,...
  • Page 5 CE Warning This device complies with directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commision of the European Community. This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna Chapter 2 Installation Removing the Water-cooling Module Installing the CPU Installing the Water-cooling Module Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Installing the Motherboard...
  • Page 7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3) Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation Installing Drivers ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 3.3.1 UI Overview 3.3.2 Apps 3.3.3 BIOS &...
  • Page 8 4.6.1 CPU Configuration 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration 4.6.3 Storage Configuration 4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt 4.6.5 ACPI Configuration 4.6.6 USB Configuration 4.6.7 Trusted Computing Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Security Screen 4.10 Boot Screen 4.11 Exit Screen...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    If you require technical support related to this mother- board, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    • Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 6400+(OC)* * Supports DDR5 4400 (1DPC) / 3600 (2DPC) natively. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 • 15μ...
  • Page 11 Z690 AQUA Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Intel® X Graphics Architecture (Gen 12) • Supports Intel® Thunderbolt 4 with max. resolution up to...
  • Page 12 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Killer® E3100G) • Supports Killer LAN Software • Supports Killer DoubleShot • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Wireless • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax • Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with extended 6GHz band* support...
  • Page 13 ** Supports Intel® Optane Technology (M2_2 and M2_3 only) **Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe...
  • Page 14 Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x RGB LED Header * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 3 x Addressable LED Headers * Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.
  • Page 15 • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) • CEC Tier II ready * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2/WP_3A CLRC BIOS MOS1 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 M2_WIFI_1 H D M I1 USB 3.2 Gen1 USB3_1234 Top: USB 3.2 10GLAN TB_1 Gen2 (Marvell CHA_ USB32_1 (Aquantia) AQC113CS ) FAN2/WP CHA_FAN1 Top: USB 3.2 2.5GLAN TB_2 Gen2 (Killer® USB32_2 E3100G) USB32_TC_1...
  • Page 17 Z690 AQUA No. Description 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP_3A) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2)
  • Page 18 No. Description Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) Status OLED...

  • Page 19: I/O Panel

    Z690 AQUA 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description BIOS Flashback Button USB4 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Port Central / Bass (Orange) (TB_2) Rear Speaker (Black) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port Line In (Light Blue) (USB32_1) Front Speaker (Lime)* USB4 Thunderbolt...
  • Page 20 * If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use. Audio Output Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In Channels (No.
  • Page 21 Z690 AQUA ***There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No Link...

  • Page 22: Ax Wi-Fi 6E Module And Asrock Wifi 2.4/5/6 Ghz Antenna

    1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation

    Z690 AQUA Chapter 2 Installation This is an EATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

  • Page 24: Removing The Water-Cooling Module

    2.1 Removing the Water-cooling Module Removing the CPU Backplate...
  • Page 25 Z690 AQUA Please unscrew the eight screws from the bottom side of the motherboard to release the backplate and the water-cooling module. Please make sure to remove them in the order shown below.
  • Page 26 Water-cooling Module Removing the...
  • Page 27 Z690 AQUA Screw Assembly Schematic Bottom View Screw Specifications Screw Screw Screw Type Screw Locking Position Spec. M2*5L Flat head Screw For locking MOS M3*8L Flat head Screw For locking CPU backplate...
  • Page 28 Removing the Protective Films Please make sure to peel the protective films from the heatsinks before assembly. The positions are indicated as below. A. Water-cooling Module B. M.2 Heatsink M2_1 C. M.2 Heatsink M2_2 D. M.2 Heatsink M2_3 *Please remove the protective films on the bottom sides of the M.2 heatsinks before you install a M.2 SSD module.
  • Page 29 Z690 AQUA Cooling Water Inlet/Outlet Hole Outlet hole thread specification: G1/4 Inlet hole thread specification: G1/4 25mm...

  • Page 30: Installing The Cpu

    2.2 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1700-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
  • Page 31 Z690 AQUA...
  • Page 32 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

  • Page 33: Installing The Water-Cooling Module

    Z690 AQUA 2.3 Installing the Water-cooling Module Water-cooling Module Installing the...
  • Page 34 Installing the CPU Backplate...
  • Page 35 Z690 AQUA When you install the backplate back to the bottom side of the motherboard, please make sure to install screws in the order shown below.

  • Page 36: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.4 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR5 DIMM pairs. 2.
  • Page 37 Z690 AQUA...

  • Page 38: Installing The Motherboard

    2.5 Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 39: Expansion Slots (Pcie Slots)

    Z690 AQUA 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

  • Page 40: Connecting Graphics Card To Displayport Input

    2.7 Connecting Graphics Card to DisplayPort Input If you use a Thunderbolt™ Type-C monitor, make sure that you install the DisplayPort Cables into both DPIN_1 and DPIN_2 on the motherboard's rear I/O panel. Installation Procedure Step 1: Connecting a Graphics Card to DPIN1 Connect one end of the DisplayPort Cable to the DisplayPort IN Port (A) on the graphics card.
  • Page 41 Z690 AQUA Step 2: Connecting a Graphics Card to DPIN2 Connect one end of the DisplayPort Cable to the DisplayPort IN Port (A) on the graphics card. Then connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort Port (B) on the motherboard's rear I/O panel.

  • Page 42: Jumpers Setup

    2.8 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. Clear CMOS Jumper Short: Clear CMOS (CLRMOS1) Open: Default 2-pin Jumper...

  • Page 43: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    Z690 AQUA 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header...
  • Page 44 Serial ATA3 Connectors These eight SATA3 Right Angle: connectors support SATA (SATA3_0: data cables for internal see p.8, No. 16)(Upper) storage devices with up to (SATA3_1: 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. see p.8, No. 16)(Lower) *To minimize the boot (SATA3_2 time, use Intel®...
  • Page 45 Z690 AQUA Front Panel Type C USB There are two Front 3.2 Gen2x2 Headers Panel Type C USB 3.2 (20-pin F_USB32_TC_1) Gen2x2 Headers on this (see p.8, No. 12) motherboard. This header (20-pin F_USB32_TC_2) is used for connecting a (see p.8, No. 13) USB 3.2 Gen2x2 module...
  • Page 46 (4-pin CHA_FAN5/WP) GN D FAN_VOLTAGE (see p.8, No. 32) CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTRO L (4-pin CHA_FAN6/WP) (see p.8, No. 31) CPU Fan Connector This motherboard (4-pin CPU_FAN1) provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (see p.8, No. 3) (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a +12V CPU_F AN_SPEED...
  • Page 47 Z690 AQUA ATX 12V Power This motherboard Connectors provides two 8-pin ATX (8-pin ATX12V1) 12V power connectors. To (see p.8, No. 1) use a 4-pin ATX power (8-pin ATX12V2) supply, please plug it along (see p.8, No. 2) Pin 1 and Pin 5.
  • Page 48 Addressable LED Headers These headers are used to connect (3-pin ADDR_LED1) Addressable LED extension ca- (see p.8, No. 34) bles which allow users to choose DO_ADDR VOUT from various LED lighting effects. (3-pin ADDR_LED2) Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the (see p.8, No.

  • Page 49: Smart Switches

    Z690 AQUA 2.10 Smart Switches The motherboard has six smart switches: Power Button, Reset Button, Clear CMOS Buttons, Retry Button, Safe Boot Button and BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system, clear the CMOS values, force the system shutdown, safely boot the system or flash the BIOS.
  • Page 50 (BIOS_FB) to flash the BIOS. (see p.11, No. 1) ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you to update BIOS without powering on the system, even without CPU. Before using the BIOS Flashback function, please suspend BitLocker and any encryption or security relying on the TPM. Make sure that you have already stored and backup-ed the recovery key.

  • Page 51: Status Oled

    Z690 AQUA 2.11 Status OLED Status OLED shows various information of the system on a new OLED screen. It displays information of the power on self test, fan speed, temperatures, frequencies and voltages on the motherboard. With the Status OLED, you can also...

  • Page 52: Dr. Debug

    2.12 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Code Description 0x10 PEI_CORE_STARTED 0x11 PEI_CAR_CPU_INIT 0x15 PEI_CAR_NB_INIT 0x19 PEI_CAR_SB_INIT 0x31 PEI_MEMORY_INSTALLED 0x32 PEI_CPU_INIT 0x33 PEI_CPU_CACHE_INIT...
  • Page 53 Z690 AQUA 0x63 DXE_CPU_INIT 0x68 DXE_NB_HB_INIT 0x69 DXE_NB_INIT 0x6A DXE_NB_SMM_INIT 0x70 DXE_SB_INIT 0x71 DXE_SB_SMM_INIT 0x72 DXE_SB_DEVICES_INIT 0x78 DXE_ACPI_INIT 0x79 DXE_CSM_INIT 0x90 DXE_BDS_STARTED 0x91 DXE_BDS_CONNECT_DRIVERS 0x92 DXE_PCI_BUS_BEGIN 0x93 DXE_PCI_BUS_HPC_INIT 0x94 DXE_PCI_BUS_ENUM 0x95 DXE_PCI_BUS_REQUEST_RESOURCES 0x96 DXE_PCI_BUS_ASSIGN_RESOURCES 0x97 DXE_CON_OUT_CONNECT 0x98 DXE_CON_IN_CONNECT...
  • Page 54 0x99 DXE_SIO_INIT 0x9A DXE_USB_BEGIN 0x9B DXE_USB_RESET 0x9C DXE_USB_DETECT 0x9D DXE_USB_ENABLE 0xA0 DXE_IDE_BEGIN 0xA1 DXE_IDE_RESET 0xA2 DXE_IDE_DETECT 0xA3 DXE_IDE_ENABLE 0xA4 DXE_SCSI_BEGIN 0xA5 DXE_SCSI_RESET 0xA6 DXE_SCSI_DETECT 0xA7 DXE_SCSI_ENABLE 0xA8 DXE_SETUP_VERIFYING_PASSWORD 0xA9 DXE_SETUP_START 0xAB DXE_SETUP_INPUT_WAIT 0xAD DXE_READY_TO_BOOT 0xAE DXE_LEGACY_BOOT...
  • Page 55 Z690 AQUA 0xAF DXE_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES 0xB0 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_BEGIN 0xB1 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_END 0xB2 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_INIT 0xB3 DXE_RESET_SYSTEM 0xB4 DXE_USB_HOTPLUG 0xB5 DXE_PCI_BUS_HOTPLUG 0xB6 DXE_NVRAM_CLEANUP 0xB7 DXE_CONFIGURATION_RESET 0xF0 PEI_RECOVERY_AUTO 0xF1 PEI_RECOVERY_USER 0xF2 PEI_RECOVERY_STARTED 0xF3 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_FOUND 0xF4 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_LOADED 0xE0 PEI_S3_STARTED 0xE1 PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT 0xE2 PEI_S3_VIDEO_REPOST...
  • Page 56 0xE3 PEI_S3_OS_WAKE 0x50 PEI_MEMORY_INVALID_TYPE 0x53 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_DETECTED 0x55 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_INSTALLED 0x57 PEI_CPU_MISMATCH 0x58 PEI_CPU_SELF_TEST_FAILED 0x59 PEI_CPU_NO_MICROCODE 0x5A PEI_CPU_ERROR 0x5B PEI_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xD0 DXE_CPU_ERROR 0xD1 DXE_NB_ERROR 0xD2 DXE_SB_ERROR 0xD3 DXE_ARCH_PROTOCOL_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xD4 DXE_PCI_BUS_OUT_OF_RESOURCES 0xD5 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_NO_SPACE 0xD6 DXE_NO_CON_OUT 0xD7 DXE_NO_CON_IN...
  • Page 57 Z690 AQUA 0xD8 DXE_INVALID_PASSWORD 0xD9 DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR 0xDA DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED 0xDB DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED 0xDC DXE_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xE8 PEI_MEMORY_S3_RESUME_FAILED 0xE9 PEI_S3_RESUME_PPI_NOT_FOUND 0xEA PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT_ERROR 0xEB PEI_S3_OS_WAKE_ERROR...

  • Page 58: Crossfire Tm Operation Guide

    2.13 CrossFire Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFire that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use identical CrossFire -ready graphics cards that are AMD certified. 2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFire technology.
  • Page 59 Z690 AQUA Step 3 Connect a VGA/DVI/DP/HDMI cable from the monitor to the corresponding port on the graphics card installed to the PCIE1 slot.
  • Page 60 2.13.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.
  • Page 61 Z690 AQUA 2.14 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 62 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. Step 4 Prepare the M.2 standoff that comes with the package.
  • Page 63 Z690 AQUA Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 heatsink.
  • Page 64 XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-128G SanDisk PCIe SD6PP4M-256G TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101 TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2480GC110 PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) PCIe3 x4 WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 65 Z690 AQUA 2.15 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 66 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. Step 4 Prepare the M.2 standoff that comes with the package.
  • Page 67 Z690 AQUA Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 heatsink.
  • Page 68 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_2) Vendor Interface ADATA SATA3 AXNS330E-32GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-256GM-B ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-256GT-C ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-512GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-128GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-256GM-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-256GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-512GM-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-512GT-C Apacer...
  • Page 69 Z690 AQUA Team SATA3 TM8PS4256GMC105 TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2240G0C101 TEAM PCIe3 x4 TM8FP2480GC110 Transcend SATA3 TS256GMTS400 Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS600 Transcend SATA3 TS512GMTS800 V-Color SATA3 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280RGB V-Color SATA3 VSM100-240G-2280 V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD SATA3 WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 SATA3 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 PCIe3 x4...
  • Page 70 2.16 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 71 Z690 AQUA Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module.
  • Page 72 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module and M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 heatsink.
  • Page 73 Z690 AQUA M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_3) Vendor Interface ADATA SATA3 AXNS330E-32GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-128GM-B ADATA SATA3 AXNS381E-256GM-B ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-256GT-C ADATA SATA3 ASU800NS38-512GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-128GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX8000NP-256GM-C ADATA PCIe3 x4 ASX7000NP-256GT-C ADATA PCIe3 x4...
  • Page 74 SATA3 VLM100-120G-2280B-RD V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280RGB V-Color SATA3 VSM100-240G-2280 V-Color SATA3 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD SATA3 WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 SATA3 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 PCIe3 x4 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) PCIe3 x4 WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...

  • Page 75: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    Z690 AQUA Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN”...

  • Page 76: Asrock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)

    3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the icon “ASRock Mother- board Utility (A-Tuning)“ on your desktop. Double-click the “ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)“...
  • Page 77 Z690 AQUA OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
  • Page 78 Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.

  • Page 79: Asrock Live Update & App Shop

    Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News...

  • Page 80: Apps

    3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install. The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various apps are shown on the right.
  • Page 81 Z690 AQUA Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon...
  • Page 82 Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details. Step 2 Click on the yellow icon to start upgrading.

  • Page 83: Bios & Drivers

    Z690 AQUA 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update.

  • Page 84: Setting

    3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup.

  • Page 85: Nahimic Audio

    Z690 AQUA 3.4 Nahimic Audio Nahimic audio software provides an incredible high definition sound technology which boosts the audio and voice performance of your system. Nahimic Audio interface is composed of four tabs : Audio, Microphone, Sound Tracker and Settings.

  • Page 86: Asrock Polychrome Sync

    3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique indi- viduals with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by connecting the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more.
  • Page 87 Z690 AQUA Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip Connect your Addressable RGB LED strips to the Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_LED1 / ADDR_LED2 / ADDR_LED3) on the motherboard. ADDR_LED2 DO_ADDR VOUT ADDR_LED3 DO_ADDR VOUT ADDR_LED1 DO_ADDR VOUT 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
  • Page 88 ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility. Download this utility from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your way! Drag the tab to customize your preference.

  • Page 89: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    Z690 AQUA Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines.

  • Page 90: Ez Mode

    4.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. EZ mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of the system’s current status. You can check the most crucial information of your system, such as CPU speed, DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed, etc.

  • Page 91: Advanced Mode

    Z690 AQUA 4.3 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides more options to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, press <F6> or click the "EZ Mode" button at the upper right corner of the screen.

  • Page 92: Navigation Keys

    4.3.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 93: Main Screen

    Z690 AQUA 4.4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. The availability and location of BIOS settings can be different for different models and BIOS versions. My Favorite...

  • Page 94: Oc Tweaker Screen

    4.5 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
  • Page 95 Z690 AQUA Core Ratio Extension Mode Enable or disable core ratio above 85 Extension mode. [Enabled] Max overclocking ratio limit as specified by OCMB 0x1 command is 120 [Disabled] Max overclocking ratio limit as specified by OCMB 0x1 command is 85 CPU E-Core Ratio The E-Core speed is determined by the E-Core Ratio multiplied with the BCLK.
  • Page 96 FLL Overclocking Mode Nominal is good for normal core ratio overclocking. Elevated and Extremely El- evated are good for high BCLK OC. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequen- cies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state.
  • Page 97 Z690 AQUA Long Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 1 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered after a period of time. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.
  • Page 98 Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard specifications. DRAM Reference Clock Select Auto for optimized settings. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. DRAM Gear Mode High gear is good for high frequency.
  • Page 99 Z690 AQUA Write to Read Delay (tWTR_L) The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank. Write to Read Delay (tWTR_S) The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank.
  • Page 100 Turn Around Timing Turn Around Timing Optimization Auto is enabled in general case. TAT Training Value tRDRD_sg Configure between module read to read delay. tRDRD_dg Configure between module read to read delay. tRDRD_dr Configure between module read to read delay. tRDRD_dd Configure between module read to read delay.
  • Page 101 Z690 AQUA tWRWR_sg Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dg Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dr Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dd Configure between module write to write delay. TAT Runtime Value tRDRD_sg Configure between module read to read delay.
  • Page 102 tWRRD_dg Configure between module write to read delay. tWRRD_dr Configure between module write to read delay. tWRRD_dd Configure between module write to read delay. tWRWR_sg Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dg Configure between module write to write delay. tWRWR_dr Configure between module write to write delay.
  • Page 103 Z690 AQUA Initial RTL (MC1 C0 B1/B2) Configure round trip latency initial value. Initial RTL (MC1 C1 B1/B2) Configure round trip latency initial value. RTL (MC0 C0 A1/A2) Configure round trip latency value. RTL (MC0 C1 A1/A2) Configure round trip latency value.
  • Page 104 ODT NOM Rd (B1) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' NOM Rd for channel B1. ODT NOM Rd (B2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' NOM Rd for channel B2. ODT NOM Wr (A1) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' NOM Wr for channel A1. ODT NOM Wr (A2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' NOM Wr for channel A2.
  • Page 105 Z690 AQUA ODT CA (A1 Group A) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' CA for channel A1 Group A. ODT CA (A2 Group A) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' CA for channel A2 Group A. ODT CA (B1 Group A) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' CA for channel B1 Group A.
  • Page 106 Configure the memory on die termination resistors' CK for channel B2 Group B. Advanced Setting ASRock Timing Optimization Configure the fast path through the MRC. ASRock DRAM Frequency Optimization Enable/Disable ASRock DRAM Frequency Optimization. When enabled, the DRAM Frequency will run ASRock optimized procedure. MRC Training Respond Time Try Slowest MRC Training.
  • Page 107 Z690 AQUA Realtime Memory Timing Configure the realtime memory timings. [Enabled] The system will allow performing realtime memory timing changes after MRC_DONE. Reset for MRC Failed Reset system after MRC training is failed. MRC Training on Warm Boot When enabled, memory training will be executed when warm boot.
  • Page 108 VCCIN AUX Load-Line Calibration VCCIN AUX Load-Line Calibration helps prevent VCCIN AUX voltage droop when the system is under heavy loading. VDD_CPU Voltage Configure the VDD_CPU voltage. VDD_IMC Voltage Configure the VDD_IMC voltage. +0.82V PCH Voltage Configure the voltage for the +0.82V PCH. +1.05 PCH Voltage Configure the voltage for the +1.05 PCH.
  • Page 109 Z690 AQUA E-Core Core PLL Voltage Offset Use this feature to set the PLL Voltage Offset value from 0-15 with each unit at 17.5mV. This is used to increase the range of the domain frequency in extreme overclocking conditions. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer default value.
  • Page 110 VF Offset Mode Selects between Legacy and Selection modes. Need Reset System after enabling OverClocking Feature to initialize the default value. In Legacy Mode, setting a global offset for the entire VF curve. In Selection modes, setting a selected VF point. VF Configuration Scope Allows all cores VF curve or per-core VF curve configuration.
  • Page 111 Z690 AQUA VF Offset Mode Selects between Legacy and Selection modes. Need Reset System after enabling OverClocking Feature to initialize the default value. In Legacy Mode, setting a global offset for the entire VF curve. In Selection modes, setting a selected VF point.
  • Page 112 Uncore Voltage Offset Specifies the Offset Voltage applied to the Uncore domain. This voltage is specified in millivolts. Uses Mailbox MSR 0x150, cmd 0x11. Range -500 to 500 mV. Offset Prefix Sets the offset value as positive or negative. Save User Default Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default.

  • Page 113: Advanced Screen

    Z690 AQUA 4.6 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Thunderbolt, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration and Trusted Computing. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 114: Cpu Configuration

    4.6.1 CPU Configuration Processor E-Core Information This item displays the E-Core Information. Processor P-Core Information This item displays the P-Core Information. Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved. Pre-Core Hyper Threading The Pre-Core Hyper Threading feature allows you to disable Hyper Threading on specific cores.
  • Page 115 Z690 AQUA Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.

  • Page 116: Chipset Configuration

    4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option to enable or disable Resizable BAR support (only of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding).
  • Page 117 Z690 AQUA DMI Link Speed Configure DMI Slot Link Speed. Auto mode is optimizing for overclocking. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE2. PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE3.
  • Page 118 AQ 10G LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Marvell (Aquantia) AQC113CS). Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio.

  • Page 119: Storage Configuration

    Z690 AQUA 4.6.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. Hybrid Storage Detection and Configuration Mode This item allows you select Hybrid Storage Detection and Configuration Mode. SATA Aggressive Link Power Management SATA Aggressive Link Power Management allows SATA devices to enter a low power state during periods of inactivity to save power.
  • Page 120 Third Party SATA 3 Controller Enable or disable the third party SATA3 controller. Third Party SATA3 Hot Plug Enable or disable the third party SATA3 controller. XP / Win7 OS Compatible Enable Windows XP / 7 support on SATA3 A1, A2, A3 and A4. Please install an external graphics card which supports leagacy mode.

  • Page 121: Intel(R) Thunderbolt

    Z690 AQUA 4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt.

  • Page 122: Acpi Configuration

    4.6.5 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN. RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm.

  • Page 123: Usb Configuration

    Z690 AQUA 4.6.6 USB Configuration XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.

  • Page 124: Trusted Computing

    4.6.7 Trusted Computing NOTE: Options vary depending on the version of your connected TPM module. Security Device Support Use this item to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Active PCR banks This item displays active PCR Banks.
  • Page 125 Z690 AQUA Platform Hierarchy Use this item to enable or disable Platform Hierarchy. Storage Hierarchy Use this item to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. Endorsement Hierarchy Use this item to enable or disable Endorsement Hierarchy. Physical Presence Spec version Select this item to tell OS to support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. Please note that some HCK tests might not support version 1.3.

  • Page 126: Tools

    Wake OLED Use this to wake OLED up after Screen Saver. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device.
  • Page 127 Intel MEI Flash Starts BIOS recovery flash. Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB...
  • Page 128 Network Configuration Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware.

  • Page 129: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    Z690 AQUA 4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. Fan Tuning Measure Fan Min Duty Cycle.
  • Page 130 CPU Fan 2 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for CPU Fan 2. CPU_FAN3 / W_PUMP Switch Switch CPU_FAN3 / W_PUMP header function. CPU Fan 3 Control Mode Select DC/PWM mode for CPU Fan 3. CPU Fan 3 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 3, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
  • Page 131 Z690 AQUA Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 2. CHA_FAN3 / W_PUMP Switch Select Chassis Fan 3 or Water Pump mode. Chassis Fan 3 Control Mode Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 3. Chassis Fan 3 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
  • Page 132 Chassis Fan 5 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 5. CHA_FAN6 / W_PUMP Switch Select Chassis Fan 6 or Water Pump mode. Chassis Fan 6 Control Mode Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 6. Chassis Fan 6 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 6, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.

  • Page 133: Security Screen

    Z690 AQUA 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility.

  • Page 134: Boot Screen

    4.10 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. The VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card.
  • Page 135 Z690 AQUA Full Screen Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST messages. AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed.
  • Page 136 Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM. Other PCI Device ROM Priority For PCI devices other than Network.

  • Page 137: Exit Screen

    Z690 AQUA 4.11 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit...
  • Page 138 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp...
  • Page 139 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Z690 AQUA Model Number : Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: is device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 140 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z690 AQUA / ASRock (Model Designation / Trade Name) ASRock Incorporation (Manufacturer Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (Manufacturer Address) Radio Equipment Directive - 2014/53/EU EN 300 328 V2.2.2...

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