Unique Features Introduction
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... Info menu to execute. B. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. 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...
... Info menu to execute. B. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. 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...
Unique Features Introduction
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...; If your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to update the backup BIOS after the main BIOS has been flashed and the system restarts. Wait for the BIOS switch: Boot from the main BIOS. - 6 - Please turn on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the 12V power connector (connect either one if there are two) and main power connector. 4. The QFLED and the Q-Flash Plus button on the rear panel will continue to their default settings. (Default setting for...
...; If your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to update the backup BIOS after the main BIOS has been flashed and the system restarts. Wait for the BIOS switch: Boot from the main BIOS. - 6 - Please turn on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the 12V power connector (connect either one if there are two) and main power connector. 4. The QFLED and the Q-Flash Plus button on the rear panel will continue to their default settings. (Default setting for...
RAID Setup Guide
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Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Installing hard drives...2 B. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Configuring a RAID Set (Z690 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B.
Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Installing hard drives...2 B. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Configuring a RAID Set (Z690 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B.
RAID Setup Guide
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...: A. Configure the system BIOS. Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings A. Create RAID configurations. (Note 1) D. 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 to the "Internal Connectors" section of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc or an Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum...
...: A. Configure the system BIOS. Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings A. Create RAID configurations. (Note 1) D. 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 to the "Internal Connectors" section of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc or an Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum...
RAID Setup Guide
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.... Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver appears, select Browse. 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 install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive. Step...
.... Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver appears, select Browse. 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 install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive. Step...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to boot. For instructions on . To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities...
... and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to boot. For instructions on . To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities...
BIOS Setup Guide
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.../C7 state is set to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. dd per Core HT Disable Setting is set to Random Mode. dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to Random Mode. of CPU E-Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you...
.../C7 state is set to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. dd per Core HT Disable Setting is set to Random Mode. dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to Random Mode. of CPU E-Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... CPU Turbo mode. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. && Package C State limit (Note) Allows you to Enabled. Auto sets the power limit according to set to specify the C-state limit for CPU Turbo mode. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set a current limit for the processor. Auto sets the settings according to improve the maximum OC frequency...
... CPU Turbo mode. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. && Package C State limit (Note) Allows you to Enabled. Auto sets the power limit according to set to specify the C-state limit for CPU Turbo mode. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set a current limit for the processor. Auto sets the settings according to improve the maximum OC frequency...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. && DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note 2) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX...
... audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. && DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note 2) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... boot support for IPv6. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. - 20 - && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be used in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of connected USB...
... boot support for IPv6. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. - 20 - && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be used in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of connected USB...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for external SATA devices. VMD setup menu Allows you to configure the VMD controllers. Then depending on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the chipset SATA controllers. && Port Enables or disables each SATA port. && SATA Port DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode...
... a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for external SATA devices. VMD setup menu Allows you to configure the VMD controllers. Then depending on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the chipset SATA controllers. && Port Enables or disables each SATA port. && SATA Port DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... Support is set to Enabled. - 26 - && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of the AC power. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Link Disables booting from the network. Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller...
... Support is set to Enabled. - 26 - && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of the AC power. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Link Disables booting from the network. Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller...
User Manual
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... Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Support for DDR5 4800/4000 MHz memory modulesj Support for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modulesk 2 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector on the back of GC-Z690I BTB PLUG (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsj - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsk Support for DTS:X® Ultra High Definition Audio...
... Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Support for DDR5 4800/4000 MHz memory modulesj Support for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modulesk 2 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector on the back of GC-Z690I BTB PLUG (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsj - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsk Support for DTS:X® Ultra High Definition Audio...
User Manual
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... 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x RJ-45 port 2 x audio jacks j Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE DDR4. (Note 1) The connector is on the front of GC-Z690I BTB PLUG. (Note 2) The connector is on the rear panel) 1 x speaker header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header (Note 1) 1 x reset button (Note 1) 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
... 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x RJ-45 port 2 x audio jacks j Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE DDR4. (Note 1) The connector is on the front of GC-Z690I BTB PLUG. (Note 2) The connector is on the rear panel) 1 x speaker header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header (Note 1) 1 x reset button (Note 1) 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
User Manual
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...; Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Fast Boot - Game Boost - RGB Fusion - Smart Backup - Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE DDR4 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form...
...; Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Fast Boot - Game Boost - RGB Fusion - Smart Backup - Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE DDR4 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form...
User Manual
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... used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one direction. k Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that memory of the memory. The two memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 2-4 Installing the Memory...
... used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one direction. k Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that memory of the memory. The two memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 2-4 Installing the Memory...
User Manual
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... 7 1 71 To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please visit the "BIOS Setup," "SATA And RST Configuration," webpage of GIGABYTE's website. DEBUG PORT 8) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of B R G 12V B R G 12V this header. The black wire (marked with a triangle on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. SATA3j 10...
... 7 1 71 To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please visit the "BIOS Setup," "SATA And RST Configuration," webpage of GIGABYTE's website. DEBUG PORT 8) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of B R G 12V B R G 12V this header. The black wire (marked with a triangle on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. SATA3j 10...
User Manual
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... power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for a few seconds. The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. DEBUG PORT 15) F_USB (Note) (USB 2.0/1.1 Header) Connect one end of the front USB header extension cable to this jumper to clear...
... power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for a few seconds. The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. DEBUG PORT 15) F_USB (Note) (USB 2.0/1.1 Header) Connect one end of the front USB header extension cable to this jumper to clear...
User Manual
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... default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults...
... default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults...
User Manual
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... motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you to your USB thumb drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. If you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to load the driver appears, select Browse. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings...
... motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you to your USB thumb drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. If you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to load the driver appears, select Browse. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings...