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... ATX power connection 2-14 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-15 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-16 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-17 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-19 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-20 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-22 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-22 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-23 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-26 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-26 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 Appendix...
... ATX power connection 2-14 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-15 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-16 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-17 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-19 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-20 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-22 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-22 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-23 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-26 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-26 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 Appendix...
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ROG STRIX Z690-G 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. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.intel.com for the Memory QVL...
ROG STRIX Z690-G 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. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.intel.com for the Memory QVL...
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... audio jacks - ROG STRIX Z690-G 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. Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features: - Audio cover 1 x USB...
... audio jacks - ROG STRIX Z690-G 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. Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features: - Audio cover 1 x USB...
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... Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink (continued on the next page) viii ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen...
... Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink (continued on the next page) viii ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen...
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... UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Sonic Radar III - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 (continued on the next page) ix AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - BIOS FlashBack™ button - SafeSlot - AURA RGB header - GameFirst VI - ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - Clear CMOS button...
... UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Sonic Radar III - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 (continued on the next page) ix AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - BIOS FlashBack™ button - SafeSlot - AURA RGB header - GameFirst VI - ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - Clear CMOS button...
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... offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64-bit Windows® 11 64-bit mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer...
... offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64-bit Windows® 11 64-bit mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber Package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package for M.2 backplate 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xi
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber Package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package for M.2 backplate 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xi
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..., or components. ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or...
..., or components. ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or...
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A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI 1-5
A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI 1-5
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... 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 6. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • Intel® 12th Gen Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Z690 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type...
... 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 6. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • Intel® 12th Gen Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Z690 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type...
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...7. ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI 1-11 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 can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you installed SATA storage devices to the RAID Configuration Guide. 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 and boot drives are not supported...
...7. ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI 1-11 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 can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you installed SATA storage devices to the RAID Configuration Guide. 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 and boot drives are not supported...
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... releasing the load lever. ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI 2-1 Letting go of the load lever immediately after releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. DO NOT install a CPU designed...
... releasing the load lever. ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI 2-1 Letting go of the load lever immediately after releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. DO NOT install a CPU designed...
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ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI 2-19 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is for all persons. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis.
ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI 2-19 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is for all persons. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis.
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... chassis. 4. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the chain) c. 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 green after the system LED turns...
... chassis. 4. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the chain) c. 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 green after the system LED turns...
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... boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI 3-1 BIOS settings and options may result to different BIOS release versions. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An 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 complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user...
... boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI 3-1 BIOS settings and options may result to different BIOS release versions. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An 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 complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user...
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... of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on. You can be used under the Exit menu or press...
... of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on. You can be used under the Exit menu or press...
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... Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the Left arrow key to switch to the Folder field. 6. Press the Right arrow key to switch to the Drive field. 4. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT...
... Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the Left arrow key to switch to the Folder field. 6. Press the Right arrow key to switch to the Drive field. 4. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT...
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... compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you to a USB port. 5. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Recovering the BIOS 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive...
... compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you to a USB port. 5. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Recovering the BIOS 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive...
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... Storage Technology that of both data and parity information across three or more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. For more hard disk drives. Use of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI...
... Storage Technology that of both data and parity information across three or more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. For more hard disk drives. Use of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI...
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... undesired operation. Appendix ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI A-1 However, there is connected. - This equipment generates, uses and can be co-located or operating in conjunction with any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. HDMI Compliance Statement The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
... undesired operation. Appendix ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI A-1 However, there is connected. - This equipment generates, uses and can be co-located or operating in conjunction with any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. HDMI Compliance Statement The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface...