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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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... HDMI® 2.1. 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.com for...
... HDMI® 2.1. 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.com for...
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... - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - LED-illuminated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - 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) (2 x... 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 - Premium audio capacitors * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel ...
... - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - LED-illuminated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - 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) (2 x... 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 - Premium audio capacitors * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel ...
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...II - Anti-virus software (continued on the next page) ix Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - DTS® Sound Unbound - SafeDIMM AURA Sync - Sonic Radar ...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 CPU-Z - ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O...
...II - Anti-virus software (continued on the next page) ix Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - DTS® Sound Unbound - SafeDIMM AURA Sync - Sonic Radar ...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 CPU-Z - ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O...
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... the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ASUS EZ Flash 3 - x ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE...
... the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ASUS EZ Flash 3 - x ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE...
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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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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
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M.2 Slot 7. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 14. CPU socket 2. System Panel header 16. 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 Fan and Pump headers 5. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. AURA RGB header 13. Power Button header 15. DIMM slots 3. Power connectors 6. Expansion slots 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9.
M.2 Slot 7. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 14. CPU socket 2. System Panel header 16. 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 Fan and Pump headers 5. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. AURA RGB header 13. Power Button header 15. DIMM slots 3. Power connectors 6. Expansion slots 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9.
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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. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-5 Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules.
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. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-5 Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules.
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3. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-7 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.
3. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-7 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.
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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. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-9 The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 8-pin power plug. Chapter 1 5. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Ensure to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted.
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. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-9 The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 8-pin power plug. Chapter 1 5. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Ensure to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted.
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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...
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...
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Chapter 1 10. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-13 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
Chapter 1 10. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-13 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
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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 The AURA RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on . • The LED strip is detached from...
... 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 The AURA RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on . • The LED strip is detached from...
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...mode. • Storage Device Activity LED header (HDLED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-17 System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. The System Power LED lights up the system, or put... can choose whether to connect the power button to either the PWR_BTN header or to connect the system power button. 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 ...
...mode. • Storage Device Activity LED header (HDLED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 1-17 System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. The System Power LED lights up the system, or put... can choose whether to connect the power button to either the PWR_BTN header or to connect the system power button. 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 ...
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...are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage... 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...
...are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage... 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...
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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. To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI 2-3
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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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..., we recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. • The M.2 is purchased separately. 1. 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 Loosen the two (2) screws from the M.2_1 layer. 4. Disconnect the cable from the M.2_1 layer. 5. Loosen the screws from the M.2 heatsink. 2.
..., we recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. • The M.2 is purchased separately. 1. 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 Loosen the two (2) screws from the M.2_1 layer. 4. Disconnect the cable from the M.2_1 layer. 5. Loosen the screws from the M.2 heatsink. 2.