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The software setup menus are for reference only. Unique Features (Z690 Series) BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 EasyTune...9 2-2 Fast Boot...10 2-3 RGB Fusion...11 2-4 Smart Backup...13 2-5 System Information Viewer 15 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison.
The software setup menus are for reference only. Unique Features (Z690 Series) BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 EasyTune...9 2-2 Fast Boot...10 2-3 RGB Fusion...11 2-4 Smart Backup...13 2-5 System Information Viewer 15 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison.
Unique Features Introduction
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...system operation. Z690AORUSMASTER.F1) to enter Q-Flash. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can now flash the BIOS automatically by either pressing the key during the POST... port, and then you to update the BIOS when your computer. What is off (S5 shutdown state). From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Embedded in system malfunction. - 2 -...
...system operation. Z690AORUSMASTER.F1) to enter Q-Flash. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can now flash the BIOS automatically by either pressing the key during the POST... port, and then you to update the BIOS when your computer. What is off (S5 shutdown state). From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Embedded in system malfunction. - 2 -...
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... into the computer. Click Q-Flash (F8) or select the Q-Flash item on the System Info menu to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or ...mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. The following procedure assumes that you to access Q-Flash. 2. B. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to save the current...
... into the computer. Click Q-Flash (F8) or select the Q-Flash item on the System Info menu to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or ...mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. The following procedure assumes that you to access Q-Flash. 2. B. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to save the current...
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.... System will restart after the system restarts. - 4 - And then select Yes to save settings to load BIOS defaults. Step 4: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Step 2: The screen will shut down and restart automatically. The screen will then display...the update process. •• To ensure the integrity of the BIOS update, the system will show that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to enter BIOS Setup. Please select Fast or Intact to begin to flash the BIOS with Q-Flash. •• Do not turn off or restart the...
.... System will restart after the system restarts. - 4 - And then select Yes to save settings to load BIOS defaults. Step 4: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Step 2: The screen will shut down and restart automatically. The screen will then display...the update process. •• To ensure the integrity of the BIOS update, the system will show that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to enter BIOS Setup. Please select Fast or Intact to begin to flash the BIOS with Q-Flash. •• Do not turn off or restart the...
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... or remove the power during the BIOS update process, or the BIOS may corrupt and the system may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable ..., then select the location where you will be flashed matches your motherboard model. Failure to save the current BIOS file. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Supported image formats include jpg, bmp...
... or remove the power during the BIOS update process, or the BIOS may corrupt and the system may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable ..., then select the location where you will be flashed matches your motherboard model. Failure to save the current BIOS file. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Supported image formats include jpg, bmp...
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... drive must use the FAT32 file system.) 3. Before You Begin 1. After completion, the system will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS; B. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that your system is off (S5 shutdown state). •• If your USB flash drive, and rename it to your...
... drive must use the FAT32 file system.) 3. Before You Begin 1. After completion, the system will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS; B. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that your system is off (S5 shutdown state). •• If your USB flash drive, and rename it to your...
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..., check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Drivers Installation After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on the bottom-right corner of each application may...
..., check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Drivers Installation After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on the bottom-right corner of each application may...
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...GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS... or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in BIOS Setup. It allows you to enable or disable the fast boot function to shorten OS...the return of an AC power loss. (This mode is configurable only when BIOS Fast Boot is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in the operating system. The settings...
...GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS... or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in BIOS Setup. It allows you to enable or disable the fast boot function to shorten OS...the return of an AC power loss. (This mode is configurable only when BIOS Fast Boot is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in the operating system. The settings...
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2-5 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed, and set temperature/fan speed alarm. Using the Smart Fan option you ... hardware information are displayed); The Smart Fan 6 Advanced tab allows you can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The System Information Viewer Interface Tabs Information Tab Description The System Information tab provides information on the desktop to adjust the smart fan speed...
2-5 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed, and set temperature/fan speed alarm. Using the Smart Fan option you ... hardware information are displayed); The Smart Fan 6 Advanced tab allows you can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The System Information Viewer Interface Tabs Information Tab Description The System Information tab provides information on the desktop to adjust the smart fan speed...
RAID Setup Guide
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Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Configuring a RAID Set (Z690 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C.
Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Configuring a RAID Set (Z690 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C.
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C. Create RAID configurations. (Note 1) D. Configure the system BIOS. Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings A. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used ...
C. Create RAID configurations. (Note 1) D. Configure the system BIOS. Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings A. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used ...
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...\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 2). Configuring the BIOS settings Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Go to Disabled. Figure 2 The... during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Configuring a RAID Array Step 1: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. B. To create RAID configurations, go to Settings\IO Ports\VMD setup menu, set Enable VMD controller to Enabled and set the corresponding Map ...
...\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 2). Configuring the BIOS settings Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Go to Disabled. Figure 2 The... during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Configuring a RAID Array Step 1: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. B. To create RAID configurations, go to Settings\IO Ports\VMD setup menu, set Enable VMD controller to Enabled and set the corresponding Map ...
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... the steps below appears, select Intel RST VMD Controller 467F and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 7 - Method 2: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on an M.2 PCIe SSD or a RAID volume, you want to... to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse.
... the steps below appears, select Intel RST VMD Controller 467F and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 7 - Method 2: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on an M.2 PCIe SSD or a RAID volume, you want to... to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse.
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... and Storage Management application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update. - 8 - Installation Guidelines Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Settings\IO Ports\VMD setup menu, set Enable VMD controller to Enabled and set...the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. •• Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. Method 2: Launch the GIGABYTE APP Center. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory A-1. Intel® Optane™ memory H10/H20. 2. Then depending on the SATA...
... and Storage Management application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update. - 8 - Installation Guidelines Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Settings\IO Ports\VMD setup menu, set Enable VMD controller to Enabled and set...the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. •• Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. Method 2: Launch the GIGABYTE APP Center. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory A-1. Intel® Optane™ memory H10/H20. 2. Then depending on the SATA...
BIOS Setup Guide
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The actual BIOS Setup menu options are dependent on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - BIOS Setup (Intel® 600 Series) BIOS Setup...2 Startup Screen...3 The Main Menu...4 Smart Fan 6...6 Favorites (F11)...8 Tweaker...9 Settings ...17 System Information...24 Boot...25 Save & Exit...28 The BIOS Setup menus and options described in this chapter may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard.
The actual BIOS Setup menu options are dependent on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - BIOS Setup (Intel® 600 Series) BIOS Setup...2 Startup Screen...3 The Main Menu...4 Smart Fan 6...6 Favorites (F11)...8 Tweaker...9 Settings ...17 System Information...24 Boot...25 Save & Exit...28 The BIOS Setup menus and options described in this chapter may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard.
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... searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the...
... searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the...
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.... (The screen may vary from the device immediately. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to enter BIOS Setup first. - 3 - After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly... without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key...
.... (The screen may vary from the device immediately. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to enter BIOS Setup first. - 3 - After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly... without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key...
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...Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you want. Or you can press the arrow keys on the installed memory Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 4 - Advanced Mode Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the... keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 6 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the ...
...Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you want. Or you can press the arrow keys on the installed memory Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 4 - Advanced Mode Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the... keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 6 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the ...
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.... && TUNE ALL Allows you to drag the curve nodes to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && FAN/PUMP Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode...
.... && TUNE ALL Allows you to drag the curve nodes to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && FAN/PUMP Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode...
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... can select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to save the current settings to load a previously saved BIOS profile without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can save the profile in the BIOS or select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is lower...
... can select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to save the current settings to load a previously saved BIOS profile without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can save the profile in the BIOS or select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is lower...