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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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.../s 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. (continued on the CPU types. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
.../s 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. (continued on the CPU types. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
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... in the front panel is required to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - 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) ...USB 3.2 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 - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB ...
... in the front panel is required to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - 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) ...USB 3.2 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 - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB ...
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... and 1 x Speaker header. Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - SafeDIMM AURA Sync - GameFirst VI - Sonic Radar III - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ROG CPU-Z - Anti-virus software (continued on the next page) ix CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool...
... and 1 x Speaker header. Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - SafeDIMM AURA Sync - GameFirst VI - Sonic Radar III - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ROG CPU-Z - Anti-virus software (continued on the next page) ix CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool...
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...offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Fan Xpert 4 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS ...Form Factor 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. x AURA Creator -
...offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Fan Xpert 4 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS ...Form Factor 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. x AURA Creator -
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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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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 ...
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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M.2 Slot 7. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. Expansion slots 4. Fan and Pump headers 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. Power Button header 15. System Panel header 16. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Power connectors 6. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. DIMM slots 3. AURA RGB header 13. CPU socket 2. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 14. 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
M.2 Slot 7. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. Expansion slots 4. Fan and Pump headers 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. Power Button header 15. System Panel header 16. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Power connectors 6. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. DIMM slots 3. AURA RGB header 13. CPU socket 2. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 14. 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
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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 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. Chapter 1 2.
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 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. 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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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-7 3.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-7 3.
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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. We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. 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. We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. 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
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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 ...hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 7. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. 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 the SATA6G_1-4 ports. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to ...hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 7. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-11
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USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 Chapter 1 10.
USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 Chapter 1 10.
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... cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-15
... cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-15
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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 (PLED) The 2-... button header (RESET) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. Press the reset button to connect the System Power LED. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-17 Press the power button to power up when the system is in sleep mode. • Storage Device Activity LED header (HDLED) The 2-pin header...
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 (PLED) The 2-... button header (RESET) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. Press the reset button to connect the System Power LED. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-17 Press the power button to power up when the system is in sleep mode. • Storage Device Activity LED header (HDLED) The 2-pin header...
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... go of the load lever immediately after releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back...8226; 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.
... go of the load lever immediately after releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back...8226; 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.
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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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... M.2 is purchased separately. 1. Disconnect the cable from the M.2_1 layer. 4. Lift and remove the M.2_1 layer. Lift and remove the heatsink. 1 1 2 3. M.2_1 slot 4 5 3 4 M.2_1 layer ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-7
... M.2 is purchased separately. 1. Disconnect the cable from the M.2_1 layer. 4. Lift and remove the M.2_1 layer. Lift and remove the heatsink. 1 1 2 3. M.2_1 slot 4 5 3 4 M.2_1 layer ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-7