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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 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 17 2.3 Installing ... 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
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 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 17 2.3 Installing ... 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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... on ASRock's website as well. 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...
... on ASRock's website as well. 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...
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...Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Hybrid Technology • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology Chipset • Intel® Z690 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to.... (http://www.asrock.com/) • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in DIMM Slots Expansion Slot • 3 x PCIe x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4: single at Gen5x16 (PCIE1); ECC mode) • Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP...
...Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Hybrid Technology • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology Chipset • Intel® Z690 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to.... (http://www.asrock.com/) • Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in DIMM Slots Expansion Slot • 3 x PCIe x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4: single at Gen5x16 (PCIE1); ECC mode) • Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP...
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...tor) • 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** • 1...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 ...
...tor) • 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** • 1...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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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 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT module that adds a ... speed may vary according to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. BT also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for 6E functionality. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 11 English It will be supported by Microsoft® Windows® 11.
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 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT module that adds a ... speed may vary according to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. BT also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for 6E functionality. ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 11 English It will be supported by Microsoft® Windows® 11.
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... stay encrypted and the system will not boot into the operating system. English USB BIOS Flashback port 27 Extract BIOS file from ASRock's website : http://www.asrock.com. 2. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 2.7 Smart Button The motherboard has a smart button: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to update BIOS without CPU. Make sure that you to...
... stay encrypted and the system will not boot into the operating system. English USB BIOS Flashback port 27 Extract BIOS file from ASRock's website : http://www.asrock.com. 2. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 2.7 Smart Button The motherboard has a smart button: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to update BIOS without CPU. Make sure that you to...
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Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Intel Intel Kingston Kingston OCZ PATRIOT Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor ... TM8FP2480GC110 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 43
Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Intel Intel Kingston Kingston OCZ PATRIOT Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor Plextor ... TM8FP2480GC110 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 43
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Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will pop up. 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) There are five...
Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will pop up. 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) There are five...
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The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 47 English Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to be launched when you start up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up the Windows operating system. 47 English Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to be launched when you start up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
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Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup. 53 English
Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup. 53 English
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.... 2. Simply by connecting the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with sophisticated tastes to motherboard components. 1. otherwise, the cable may cause damages...
.... 2. Simply by connecting the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme 3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique individuals with sophisticated tastes to motherboard components. 1. otherwise, the cable may cause damages...
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Drag the tab to customize your way! English 57 Toggle on/off the RGB LED switch Sync RGB LED effects for all LED regions of the motherboard Select a RGB LED light effect from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your preference. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility. Download this utility from the drop-down menu.
Drag the tab to customize your way! English 57 Toggle on/off the RGB LED switch Sync RGB LED effects for all LED regions of the motherboard Select a RGB LED light effect from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your preference. Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility. Download this utility from the drop-down menu.
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... RAID Installer helps you Sanitize SSD, all user data will pop up to help users to your PC. 4.7 Tools Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. Please setup network configuration before using...
... RAID Installer helps you Sanitize SSD, all user data will pop up to help users to your PC. 4.7 Tools Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E Z690 Extreme ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. Please setup network configuration before using...
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.... DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E / Z690 Extreme Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC Part15, SubpartB,Unintentional Radiators...
.... DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E / Z690 Extreme Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC Part15, SubpartB,Unintentional Radiators...
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EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E / Z690 Extreme / ASRock (Model Designation / Trade Name) ASRock Incorporation (Manufacturer Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (... ½EN 62311:2008 RoHS Directive - 2011/65/EU ¾(EU) 2015/863 EN 50581:2012 CE marking (EU conformity marking) ASRock EUROPE B.V. (Company Name) Bijsterhuizen 1111 6546 AR Nijmegen The Netherlands (Company Address) Person responsible for making this declaration: (Name, Surname)...
EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E / Z690 Extreme / ASRock (Model Designation / Trade Name) ASRock Incorporation (Manufacturer Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (... ½EN 62311:2008 RoHS Directive - 2011/65/EU ¾(EU) 2015/863 EN 50581:2012 CE marking (EU conformity marking) ASRock EUROPE B.V. (Company Name) Bijsterhuizen 1111 6546 AR Nijmegen The Netherlands (Company Address) Person responsible for making this declaration: (Name, Surname)...