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...14 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-15 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-16 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-17 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-18 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-21 2.1.11 ROG Reusable Cable Organizer 2-22 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-23 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-25 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-26 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-26 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-27 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-30 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-30 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash...
...14 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-15 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-16 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-17 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-18 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-21 2.1.11 ROG Reusable Cable Organizer 2-22 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-23 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-25 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-26 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-26 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-27 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-30 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-30 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash...
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... any updates. ** Support 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. *** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in support site. ** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list...
... any updates. ** Support 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. *** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in support site. ** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list...
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Premium audio capacitors - ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later. Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs...
Premium audio capacitors - ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later. Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs...
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...LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink (continued on the next page) ix M.2 heatsink backplate - ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (support...
...LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink (continued on the next page) ix M.2 heatsink backplate - ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (support...
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BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button - DTS® Sound Unbound - CPU Socket lever protector - SafeSlot - Sonic Radar III - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - TPM header ROG Exclusive Software - AURA Creator - AURA Sync - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU Digi+ VRM Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR (continued on the next page) x GameFirst VI...
BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button - DTS® Sound Unbound - CPU Socket lever protector - SafeSlot - Sonic Radar III - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - TPM header ROG Exclusive Software - AURA Creator - AURA Sync - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU Digi+ VRM Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR (continued on the next page) x GameFirst VI...
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...-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. xi ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software...
...-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. xi ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software...
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Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1700 CPU Intel® LGA 1700 compatible CPU Fan DDR5 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiii
Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1700 CPU Intel® LGA 1700 compatible CPU Fan DDR5 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiii
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... only. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded...
... only. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded...
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... 5. M.2 Slot 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 12. S/PDIF Out header 16. TPM header 20. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. SATA 6GB/s port 8. CPU Over Voltage jumper 14. Expansion slots 4. Thermal Sensor header 18. Power connectors 6. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. System Panel header 17. Thunderbolt™ header 19. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 15. Q-LEDs 21. 8-pin Power Plug LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI...
... 5. M.2 Slot 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 12. S/PDIF Out header 16. TPM header 20. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. SATA 6GB/s port 8. CPU Over Voltage jumper 14. Expansion slots 4. Thermal Sensor header 18. Power connectors 6. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. System Panel header 17. Thunderbolt™ header 19. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 15. Q-LEDs 21. 8-pin Power Plug LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI...
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... Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 • Intel® 12th Gen Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® Z690 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key...
... Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 • Intel® 12th Gen Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® Z690 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key...
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ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z690 chipset. • RAID configuration is not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. • If you installed SATA storage devices to the RAID Configuration ...
ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z690 chipset. • RAID configuration is not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. • If you installed SATA storage devices to the RAID Configuration ...
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ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI 2-19 Chapter 2 To install Thunderbolt™ series card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ header Ensure to install the Thunderbolt™ series card to a PCIe slot from PCH. • Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type-C® port Thunderbolt™ quick charge feature to charge a 5V or more device. • The TypeC_1 port can support up...
ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI 2-19 Chapter 2 To install Thunderbolt™ series card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ header Ensure to install the Thunderbolt™ series card to a PCIe slot from PCH. • Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type-C® port Thunderbolt™ quick charge feature to charge a 5V or more device. • The TypeC_1 port can support up...
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... between models, but the steps for reference only. Using the PCIe Slot Q-Release The PCIEX16(G5) slot comes with a PCIe Slot Q-Release button allowing you can remove it with the other hand. The motherboard and PCIe Slot Q-Release button may be blocking the PCIe push-latch, such as a graphics card. Before installing an expansion card: Pressing the PCIe Slot Q-Release button before installation. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation To release an expansion card using the PCIe Slot...
... between models, but the steps for reference only. Using the PCIe Slot Q-Release The PCIEX16(G5) slot comes with a PCIe Slot Q-Release button allowing you can remove it with the other hand. The motherboard and PCIe Slot Q-Release button may be blocking the PCIe push-latch, such as a graphics card. Before installing an expansion card: Pressing the PCIe Slot Q-Release button before installation. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation To release an expansion card using the PCIe Slot...
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... local ASUS Service Center. If this motherboard. 3. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI 2-23 We recommend you to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is completed. The BIOSRenamer.exe application is enabled. Insert a USB storage device to your computer. 5. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED...
... local ASUS Service Center. If this motherboard. 3. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI 2-23 We recommend you to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is completed. The BIOSRenamer.exe application is enabled. Insert a USB storage device to your computer. 5. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED...
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... enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Press the power button...
... enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Press the power button...
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... error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. BIOS settings and options may result to enable a more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this user guide refers...
... error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. BIOS settings and options may result to enable a more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this user guide refers...
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... chassis. • Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected...
... chassis. • Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected...
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... using an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI 3-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure...
... using an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI 3-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure...
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... BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. The system requires you to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. To ensure system compatibility...
... BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. The system requires you to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. To ensure system compatibility...
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... new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI 3-5 If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Among the advantages of both data and parity information across three or more information on configuring your RAID sets...
... new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI 3-5 If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Among the advantages of both data and parity information across three or more information on configuring your RAID sets...