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... ATX power connection 2-15 2.1.8 SATA device connection 2-16 2.1.9 Front I/O connector 2-17 2.1.10 Expansion card installation 2-18 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-19 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-20 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-22 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-23 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-23 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-24 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-27 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-27 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...
... ATX power connection 2-15 2.1.8 SATA device connection 2-16 2.1.9 Front I/O connector 2-17 2.1.10 Expansion card installation 2-18 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-19 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-20 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-22 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-23 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-23 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-24 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-27 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-27 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...
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... used in this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. These documents are not part of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on RAID. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts...
... used in this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. These documents are not part of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on RAID. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts...
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... refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. *** Install ROG Strix Front panel SATA card to support 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x Intel®...
... refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. *** Install ROG Strix Front panel SATA card to support 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x Intel®...
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...5Gb Ethernet 3 x LED-illuminated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on the next page) viii Rear optical S/PDIF out port - ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Rear USB (Total 9 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt™...
...5Gb Ethernet 3 x LED-illuminated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on the next page) viii Rear optical S/PDIF out port - ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Rear USB (Total 9 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt™...
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...x 2 pin POWER_BTN header 2 x USB Type-C® connectors to Install ROG Strix Front panel SATA card* * Install ROG Strix Front panel SATA card to support 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header, 1 x Front Panel header and 1 x Speaker header. Addressable Gen 2 header(s) ROG Exclusive Software - ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - SafeDIMM AURA Sync - ROG CPU-Z - DTS® Sound Unbound - GameFirst VI - Anti-virus software (continued on the next page) ix M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer...
...x 2 pin POWER_BTN header 2 x USB Type-C® connectors to Install ROG Strix Front panel SATA card* * Install ROG Strix Front panel SATA card to support 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header, 1 x Front Panel header and 1 x Speaker header. Addressable Gen 2 header(s) ROG Exclusive Software - ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - SafeDIMM AURA Sync - ROG CPU-Z - DTS® Sound Unbound - GameFirst VI - Anti-virus software (continued on the next page) ix M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer...
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...) - Fan Xpert 4 - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. x ASUS EZ Flash 3 - AURA Creator - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AURA Sync - 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-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software...
...) - Fan Xpert 4 - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. x ASUS EZ Flash 3 - AURA Creator - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AURA Sync - 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-I 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. xii
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. xii
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... socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you install or remove any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-1 Failure...
... socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you install or remove any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-1 Failure...
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Expansion slots 4. AURA RGB header 13. M.2 Slot 7. Power Button header 15. Q-LEDs 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 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-3 System Panel header 16. Power connectors 6. Front Panel Audio header 14. Fan and Pump headers 5. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. USB 2.0 header 11. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. CPU socket 2. DIMM slots 3.
Expansion slots 4. AURA RGB header 13. M.2 Slot 7. Power Button header 15. Q-LEDs 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 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-3 System Panel header 16. Power connectors 6. Front Panel Audio header 14. Fan and Pump headers 5. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. USB 2.0 header 11. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. CPU socket 2. DIMM slots 3.
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... 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 and SATA modes M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - Intel® 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.
... 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 and SATA modes M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - Intel® 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.
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... ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-11 SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z690 chipset. • The ROG STRIX Front Panel SATA card needs to be installed to the motherboard to support the SATA6G_1-4 ports. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices, you...
... ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-11 SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z690 chipset. • The ROG STRIX Front Panel SATA card needs to be installed to the motherboard to support the SATA6G_1-4 ports. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices, you...
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... you to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. • The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs. • The ROG STRIX Front Panel SATA card needs to be installed to the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals...
... you to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. • The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs. • The ROG STRIX Front Panel SATA card needs to be installed to the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals...
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... the power button cable to this connector to the power button pins on the F_PANEL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 We recommend that supports HD Audio. You can choose whether to connect the power button to either the PWR_BTN header or to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 14. Power Button header The Power Button header allows you to connect the power button when the ROG STRIX Front Panel SATA card is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to the motherboard...
... the power button cable to this connector to the power button pins on the F_PANEL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 We recommend that supports HD Audio. You can choose whether to connect the power button to either the PWR_BTN header or to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 14. Power Button header The Power Button header allows you to connect the power button when the ROG STRIX Front Panel SATA card is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to the motherboard...
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... unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is not operating properly. This may have risks. We recommend you download a BIOS file for better compatibility and stability. 2. If the BIOS program is completed. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to save the latest BIOS version for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Insert a USB storage device to boot up...
... unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is not operating properly. This may have risks. We recommend you download a BIOS file for better compatibility and stability. 2. If the BIOS program is completed. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to save the latest BIOS version for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Insert a USB storage device to boot up...
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... to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External storage devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up . After applying power, the system power LED on self tests (POST). Chapter 2 2.5 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-27 Follow the instructions...
... to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External storage devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up . After applying power, the system power LED on self tests (POST). Chapter 2 2.5 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-27 Follow the instructions...
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BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Please refer to different BIOS release versions. The term "BIOS" in this user guide refers to ensure optimal...
BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Please refer to different BIOS release versions. The term "BIOS" in this user guide refers to ensure optimal...
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... two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this option only if you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard...
... two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this option only if you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard...
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... updating the BIOS to the Folder field. 6. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 3-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility...
... updating the BIOS to the Folder field. 6. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 3-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility...
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... corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. 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. Turn on the...
... corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. 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. Turn on the...
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... 3 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 3-5 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Among the advantages of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations. RAID 5 stripes...
... 3 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 3-5 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Among the advantages of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations. RAID 5 stripes...