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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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...2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 - 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...modules may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later. (continued on the next page) vii Please refer to www.asus.com for the memory support list. 1 x HDMI® port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support...
...2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 - 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...modules may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later. (continued on the next page) vii Please refer to www.asus.com for the memory support list. 1 x HDMI® port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support...
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... 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on the next page) viii SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - LED-illuminated audio jacks - 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™ 4 port(s) (2 x ... Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 ports ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front ...
... 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on the next page) viii SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - LED-illuminated audio jacks - 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™ 4 port(s) (2 x ... Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 ports ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front ...
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... 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x AURA RGB header(s) 1 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. AURA ... on the next page) ix M.2 heatsink backplate - ProCool II - DTS® Sound Unbound - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors...
... 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x AURA RGB header(s) 1 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. AURA ... on the next page) ix M.2 heatsink backplate - ProCool II - DTS® Sound Unbound - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors...
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.... • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI...
.... • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI...
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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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... Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ROG STRIX Z690-I 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 a grounded...
... Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ROG STRIX Z690-I 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 a grounded...
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Fan and Pump headers 5. Power Button header 15. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. CPU socket 2. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. AURA RGB header 13. 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 DIMM slots 3. M.2 Slot 7. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 14. Power connectors 6. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. System Panel header 16. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Expansion slots 4.
Fan and Pump headers 5. Power Button header 15. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. CPU socket 2. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. AURA RGB header 13. 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 DIMM slots 3. M.2 Slot 7. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 14. Power connectors 6. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. System Panel header 16. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Expansion slots 4.
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. Chapter 1 2.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. Chapter 1 2.
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Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 3.
Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 3.
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The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 8-pin power plug. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. Ensure to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-9 Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Chapter 1 5.
The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 8-pin power plug. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. Ensure to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-9 Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Chapter 1 5.
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... 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 7. ROG STRIX Z690-I 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. • The ROG STRIX Front Panel SATA card needs to be installed to the motherboard to support...
... 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 7. ROG STRIX Z690-I 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. • The ROG STRIX Front Panel SATA card needs to be installed to the motherboard to support...
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ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-13 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. Chapter 1 10. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed.
ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-13 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. Chapter 1 10. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed.
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... allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-15 Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does...
... allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-15 Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does...
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... power button to connect the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Press the reset button to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-17 System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. You can choose whether to connect the power ...• Storage Device Activity LED header (HDLED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. Chapter 1 The ROG STRIX Front Panel SATA card needs to be installed to the motherboard to support the F_PANEL and SPEAKER header. • System Power LED header...
... power button to connect the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Press the reset button to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-17 System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. You can choose whether to connect the power ...• Storage Device Activity LED header (HDLED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. Chapter 1 The ROG STRIX Front Panel SATA card needs to be installed to the motherboard to support the F_PANEL and SPEAKER header. • System Power LED header...
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... all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU 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. Chapter 2: Basic.... The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-1
... all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU 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. Chapter 2: Basic.... The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-1
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To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-3 2.1.2 Cooling system installation • Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. • Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before installing the cooling system, failure to do so may cause damages to your system.
To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-3 2.1.2 Cooling system installation • Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. • Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before installing the cooling system, failure to do so may cause damages to your system.
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... 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 vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the...; If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CHA_FANP ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-5
... 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 vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the...; If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CHA_FANP ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-5
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.... 1. Loosen the screws from the M.2_1 layer. 4. Lift and remove the M.2_1 layer. Loosen the two (2) screws from the M.2_1 layer. 5. M.2_1 slot 4 5 3 4 M.2_1 layer ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-7
.... 1. Loosen the screws from the M.2_1 layer. 4. Lift and remove the M.2_1 layer. Loosen the two (2) screws from the M.2_1 layer. 5. M.2_1 slot 4 5 3 4 M.2_1 layer ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-7