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This equipment complies with directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commision of the European Community. Radio transmit power per transceiver type Function WiFi Bluetooth Frequency 2400-2483.5 MHz 5150-5250 MHz 5250-5350 MHz 5470-5725 MHz 2400-2483.5 MHz Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm ...
This equipment complies with directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commision of the European Community. Radio transmit power per transceiver type Function WiFi Bluetooth Frequency 2400-2483.5 MHz 5150-5250 MHz 5250-5350 MHz 5470-5725 MHz 2400-2483.5 MHz Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm ...
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... 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna (For Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E) 11 1.6 Graphics Card Holder 12 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink... 2.9.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 29 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 31 2.10 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide (For Z690 Extreme) 32 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 34
... 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna (For Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E) 11 1.6 Graphics Card Holder 12 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink... 2.9.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 29 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 31 2.10 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide (For Z690 Extreme) 32 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 34
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... BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E / Z690 Extreme Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E / Z690 Extreme Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E / Z690 Extreme Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna (Optional) (For Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E) • 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) (For Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E) • 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) (For Z690 Extreme) •...
... BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E / Z690 Extreme Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E / Z690 Extreme Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E / Z690 Extreme Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna (Optional) (For Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E) • 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) (For Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E) • 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) (For Z690 Extreme) •...
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...: 128GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0 • 15...CrossFireXTM • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot ...• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology Chipset • Intel® Z690 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots •...natively. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (...
...: 128GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0 • 15...CrossFireXTM • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot ...• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology Chipset • Intel® Z690 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots •...natively. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (...
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... Friendly UI - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz • Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with max. Visual Network Usage Statistics - Audio LAN Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme • Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with DSC (compressed) max.
... Friendly UI - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz • Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with max. Visual Network Usage Statistics - Audio LAN Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme • Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with DSC (compressed) max.
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...(Receive) diversity technology • Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II • Supports MU-MIMO Rear Panel I/O • 2 x Antenna Ports (For Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E) • 2 x Antenna Mounting Points (For Z690 Extreme) • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out ...x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode** English 4 Wireless LAN (For Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E) • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax • Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz...
...(Receive) diversity technology • Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II • Supports MU-MIMO Rear Panel I/O • 2 x Antenna Ports (For Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E) • 2 x Antenna Mounting Points (For Z690 Extreme) • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out ...x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode** English 4 Wireless LAN (For Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E) • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax • Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz...
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...) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connec- nector) • 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connec- Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes** • ...mode** ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology ** Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 ...
...) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connec- nector) • 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connec- Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes** • ...mode** ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology ** Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 ...
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... (Light Blue) 16 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)**** 8 Front Speaker (Lime)*** 17 BIOS Flashback Button 9 Microphone (Pink) Z690 Extreme: 1 46 2 3 57 English 16 15 14 13 11 10 98 12 No. Description No. Description No. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 1.4 I/O Panel Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E: 57 1 2 2 3 4 68 17 16 15 14 12 11 10 9 13 No. Description 1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard...
... (Light Blue) 16 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)**** 8 Front Speaker (Lime)*** 17 BIOS Flashback Button 9 Microphone (Pink) Z690 Extreme: 1 46 2 3 57 English 16 15 14 13 11 10 98 12 No. Description No. Description No. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 1.4 I/O Panel Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E: 57 1 2 2 3 4 68 17 16 15 14 12 11 10 9 13 No. Description 1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard...
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...availability will be supported by Microsoft® Windows® 11. Bluetooth standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for 6E functionality. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 11 English Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter ... consumption for PCs. * The transmission speed may vary according to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna (For Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E) 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 ...
...availability will be supported by Microsoft® Windows® 11. Bluetooth standard features Smart Ready technology that offers support for 6E functionality. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 11 English Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter ... consumption for PCs. * The transmission speed may vary according to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna (For Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E) 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 ...
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.... Also remember to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold components by the edges and do not overtighten the screws! Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you uninstall any...
.... Also remember to unplug the power cord before you handle the components. • Hold components by the edges and do not overtighten the screws! Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you uninstall any...
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 1 2 CPU_FAN 17 English
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 1 2 CPU_FAN 17 English
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... data in CMOS. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Open". Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on CLRMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to...
... data in CMOS. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Open". Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on CLRMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to...
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.... USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_1_2) (see p.7, No. 26) (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.7, No. 22) IntA_P_D+ IntA_P_DGND IntA_P_SSTX+ IntA_P_SSTXGND IntA_P_SSRX+ IntA_P_SSRXVbus There are two headers on this motherboard. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_0: see p.7, No. 16) (Upper) (SATA3_1: see p.7, No. 16) (Lower) (SATA3_2: see p.7, No. 15) (Upper) (SATA3_3: see p.7, No. 15...
.... USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_1_2) (see p.7, No. 26) (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.7, No. 22) IntA_P_D+ IntA_P_DGND IntA_P_SSTX+ IntA_P_SSTXGND IntA_P_SSRX+ IntA_P_SSRXVbus There are two headers on this motherboard. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_0: see p.7, No. 16) (Upper) (SATA3_1: see p.7, No. 16) (Lower) (SATA3_2: see p.7, No. 15) (Upper) (SATA3_3: see p.7, No. 15...
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... sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card. (4-pin CHA_FAN5/WP) (see p.7, No. 29) GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 1 2 3 4 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to...
... sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card. (4-pin CHA_FAN5/WP) (see p.7, No. 29) GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 1 2 3 4 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to...
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Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 2.7 Smart Button The motherboard has a smart button: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users...into the operating system. Download the latest BIOS file from the zip file. 4. Extract BIOS file from ASRock's website : http://www.asrock.com. 2. Reconnect power and battery and try again. Before using the BIOS Flashback function, please suspend... to your USB drive to power on the power supply's AC switch. *There is not operating properly. ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you have already stored and backup-ed the recovery key. Make sure that you to...
Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 2.7 Smart Button The motherboard has a smart button: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users...into the operating system. Download the latest BIOS file from the zip file. 4. Extract BIOS file from ASRock's website : http://www.asrock.com. 2. Reconnect power and battery and try again. Before using the BIOS Flashback function, please suspend... to your USB drive to power on the power supply's AC switch. *There is not operating properly. ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you have already stored and backup-ed the recovery key. Make sure that you to...
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... graphics card manuals for details. 4. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 2.9 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you purchase, not bundled with a 16-pipe card, both cards...
... graphics card manuals for details. 4. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 2.9 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you purchase, not bundled with a 16-pipe card, both cards...
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...® system tray. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. English 31 Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply.
...® system tray. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. English 31 Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply.
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... module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Step 1 Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) and the screw. Before you install Intel® Integrated Connectivity (CNVi) module, be sure to be used. A English ...power. The M.2 Socket (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT). * The M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs. 2.10 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide (For Z690 Extreme) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form ...
... module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Step 1 Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) and the screw. Before you install Intel® Integrated Connectivity (CNVi) module, be sure to be used. A English ...power. The M.2 Socket (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT). * The M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs. 2.10 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide (For Z690 Extreme) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form ...
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Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation. Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into the M.2 slot. English 33 Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. A A 20o A Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme Step 3 Gently insert the WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/ BT) into place.
Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation. Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into the M.2 slot. English 33 Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. A A 20o A Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme Step 3 Gently insert the WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/ BT) into place.