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... ATX power connection 2-11 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-12 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-13 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-14 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-20 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-20 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 Appendix Notices ...A-1 Warranty...A-6 ASUS contact information A-8 Service and Support...
... ATX power connection 2-11 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-12 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-13 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-14 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-20 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-20 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 Appendix Notices ...A-1 Warranty...A-6 ASUS contact information A-8 Service and Support...
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.... ** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on the next page) vi PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 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 CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types and DRAM...
.... ** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on the next page) vi PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 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 CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types and DRAM...
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... 1 x 4-pin AIO_Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) vii Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to 24-Bit/192...
... 1 x 4-pin AIO_Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) vii Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to 24-Bit/192...
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... Z690M-PLUS D4 specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - LANGuard - SafeSlot - Overvoltage Protection - AURA RGB header - DIGI+ VRM (- Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM ASUS CPU-Z Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - Q-DIMM - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode (continued on the next page) viii Stainless-Steel Back I /O Connectors Special Features Software Features Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port...
... Z690M-PLUS D4 specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - LANGuard - SafeSlot - Overvoltage Protection - AURA RGB header - DIGI+ VRM (- Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM ASUS CPU-Z Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - Q-DIMM - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode (continued on the next page) viii Stainless-Steel Back I /O Connectors Special Features Software Features Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port...
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ix Please refer to change without notice. PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64-bit Windows® 10 64-bit mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
ix Please refer to change without notice. PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64-bit Windows® 10 64-bit mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
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xi Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1700 CPU Intel® LGA 1700 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 2 Bags of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xi Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1700 CPU Intel® LGA 1700 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 2 Bags of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs ...install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case...
... 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs ...install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case...
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... 1 Layout contents 1. SATA 6Gb/s ports 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. AURA RGB header 13. S/PDIF Out header 18. Fan and Pump headers 5. Addressable Gen 2 headers 12. Clear CMOS header 14. Expansion slots 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. CPU socket 2. Power connectors 6. Front Panel Audio header 16. System Panel header 20. M.2 slots (SOCKET 3) 7. SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 19. Thunderbolt™ header 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 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 1-3 M.2 slot (Key...
... 1 Layout contents 1. SATA 6Gb/s ports 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. AURA RGB header 13. S/PDIF Out header 18. Fan and Pump headers 5. Addressable Gen 2 headers 12. Clear CMOS header 14. Expansion slots 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. CPU socket 2. Power connectors 6. Front Panel Audio header 16. System Panel header 20. M.2 slots (SOCKET 3) 7. SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 19. Thunderbolt™ header 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 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 1-3 M.2 slot (Key...
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Recommended VGA configuration Slot Slot Description 1. Dual VGA x16 x4 Connect a chassis fan to the following tables for better thermal environment. PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 1-7 3. Chapter 1 1 PCIEX16(G5) 2 PCIEX16(G4) Please refer to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration. PCIEX16(G5) 2. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIEX16(G4) Single VGA x16 -
Recommended VGA configuration Slot Slot Description 1. Dual VGA x16 x4 Connect a chassis fan to the following tables for better thermal environment. PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 1-7 3. Chapter 1 1 PCIEX16(G5) 2 PCIEX16(G4) Please refer to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration. PCIEX16(G5) 2. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIEX16(G4) Single VGA x16 -
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... more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you to connect your motherboard to ensure the system stability. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to a power supply.
... more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you to connect your motherboard to ensure the system stability. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to a power supply.
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...) C M.2_3(SOCKET3) • Intel® 12th Gen processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe storage devices. • Intel® Z690 Chipset - M.2_2 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2260/2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242/2260/ 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. Chapter 1 6.
...) C M.2_3(SOCKET3) • Intel® 12th Gen processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe storage devices. • Intel® Z690 Chipset - M.2_2 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2260/2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242/2260/ 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. Chapter 1 6.
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... C SATA6G_2 A B C If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND Chapter 1 7. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z690 chipset. PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 1-11 Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
... C SATA6G_2 A B C If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND Chapter 1 7. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z690 chipset. PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 1-11 Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
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... LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 500 LEDs. Addressable Gen 2 headers The Addressable Gen 2 headers allow you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is powered on this board...
... LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 500 LEDs. Addressable Gen 2 headers The Addressable Gen 2 headers allow you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is powered on this board...
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... short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off . 3. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on, hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. While the tests are off mode, depending on the power, the system may light up when you turned on the BIOS setting. Ensure that is ON, press the power button...
... short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off . 3. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on, hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. While the tests are off mode, depending on the power, the system may light up when you turned on the BIOS setting. Ensure that is ON, press the power button...
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... 3 PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 3-1 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to ensure optimal performance. Please refer to "UEFI BIOS...
... 3 PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 3-1 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to ensure optimal performance. Please refer to "UEFI BIOS...
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... to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings...
... to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings...
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.... 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process...
.... 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process...
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Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PZ690MP.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Turn on the system. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability...
Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PZ690MP.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Turn on the system. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability...
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... of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to a second drive. Chapter 3 PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 3-5 Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. For more hard disk drives. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire...
... of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to a second drive. Chapter 3 PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 3-5 Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. For more hard disk drives. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire...
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...device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is encouraged to try to the following measures: - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. However, there is connected. - Appendix PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 A-1 This equipment generates, uses...to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - HDMI Compliance Statement The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in...
...device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is encouraged to try to the following measures: - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. However, there is connected. - Appendix PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 A-1 This equipment generates, uses...to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - HDMI Compliance Statement The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in...