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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary vii Package contents...xi Installation tools and components xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your ...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 configurations 3-5 iii
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary vii Package contents...xi Installation tools and components xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your ...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 configurations 3-5 iii
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...ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth 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.... ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on PCH attached M.2 slots. *** Install ROG Strix Front panel SATA card to www.asus.com for the memory support list. 1 x HDMI® port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt...
...ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth 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.... ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on PCH attached M.2 slots. *** Install ROG Strix Front panel SATA card to www.asus.com for the memory support list. 1 x HDMI® port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt...
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...-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. SafeDIMM AURA Sync - Sonic Radar III - ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - M.2 heatsink backplate - Clear CMOS button - Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design -
...-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. SafeDIMM AURA Sync - Sonic Radar III - ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - M.2 heatsink backplate - Clear CMOS button - Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design -
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... Sync - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Fan Xpert 4 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of ... 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm) • Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Two-Way ...
... Sync - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Fan Xpert 4 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of ... 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm) • Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Two-Way ...
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xi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI motherboard 1 x ROG USB2.0 splitter cable 1 x Panel Cable 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package for M.2 with 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-I GAMING WIFI motherboard 1 x ROG USB2.0 splitter cable 1 x Panel Cable 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package for M.2 with 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.
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...Guide from the ASUS website. If you installed SATA storage devices, you 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. • 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. Chapter 1 7. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI ...
...Guide from the ASUS website. If you installed SATA storage devices, you 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. • 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. Chapter 1 7. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI ...
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... designed 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. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-1 Letting go of the load lever immediately after releasing it may vary with models...
... designed 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. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-1 Letting go of the load lever immediately after releasing it may vary with models...
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Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CHA_FANP ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on an Intel® 600 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 600 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system...
Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CHA_FANP ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on an Intel® 600 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 600 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system...
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ROG STRIX Z690-I /O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. The I GAMING WIFI 2-19 2.1.11 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 at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is at the back of the chassis. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is for all persons.
ROG STRIX Z690-I /O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. The I GAMING WIFI 2-19 2.1.11 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 at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is at the back of the chassis. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is for all persons.
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For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-21
For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-21
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...to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Please refer to the latest BIOS version...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-friendly interface that goes ...
...to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Please refer to the latest BIOS version...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-friendly interface that goes ...
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... flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Drive field. 4. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-I 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...
... flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Drive field. 4. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-I 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...
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... applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. If one drive to be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 3-5 Use of two new identical hard disk drives is data striping...
... applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. If one drive to be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 3-5 Use of two new identical hard disk drives is data striping...
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... the instructions, may cause harmful interference to part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Appendix ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI A-1 Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device...
... the instructions, may cause harmful interference to part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Appendix ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI A-1 Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device...
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...IMDA Standards DB103778 UKCA RF Output table (The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017) Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Model: AX211NGW): Function Frequency WiFi Bluetooth 2412 - 2472 MHz 5150 - 5350 MHz 5470 - 5725 MHz 5725 - 5850 MHz 2402 - 2480 MHz Maximum Output Power (...300 440, if this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. ROG STRIX Z690-I . 2017/1206). hereby declares that comes with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I GAMING WIFI A-5 Full text of UKCA declaration of Conformity ASUSTek Computer ...
...IMDA Standards DB103778 UKCA RF Output table (The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017) Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Model: AX211NGW): Function Frequency WiFi Bluetooth 2412 - 2472 MHz 5150 - 5350 MHz 5470 - 5725 MHz 5725 - 5850 MHz 2402 - 2480 MHz Maximum Output Power (...300 440, if this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. ROG STRIX Z690-I . 2017/1206). hereby declares that comes with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I GAMING WIFI A-5 Full text of UKCA declaration of Conformity ASUSTek Computer ...