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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA specifications summary vii Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your ... Audio I/O connections 2-32 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-35 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-35 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 iii
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA specifications summary vii Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your ... Audio I/O connections 2-32 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-35 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-35 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 iii
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...Optane Memory H Series on the next page) vii Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110*** - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage 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...
...Optane Memory H Series on the next page) vii Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110*** - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage 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...
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ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type ...installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on the SATA6G_ E1-2 ports. 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz ...
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type ...installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on the SATA6G_ E1-2 ports. 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz ...
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...; button - AURA RGB header - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - ProCool II - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - SafeSlot - Q-Connector - M.2 heatsink backplate - CPU Socket lever protector - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Clear CMOS button - M.2 heatsinks - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Steel backplate ASUS EZ DIY - Q-Code - ReTry button - Addressable...
...; button - AURA RGB header - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - ProCool II - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - SafeSlot - Q-Connector - M.2 heatsink backplate - CPU Socket lever protector - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Clear CMOS button - M.2 heatsinks - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Steel backplate ASUS EZ DIY - Q-Code - ReTry button - Addressable...
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...QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to 60W charging* - ROG Exclusive Software - AURA Creator - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Compatible with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ Power Control Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI...)* * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - GameFirst VI - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode MemTest86 (continued on the next page) xi Sonic Radar III - Fan Xpert 4 - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA specifications summary Special...
...QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to 60W charging* - ROG Exclusive Software - AURA Creator - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Compatible with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ Power Control Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI...)* * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - GameFirst VI - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode MemTest86 (continued on the next page) xi Sonic Radar III - Fan Xpert 4 - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA specifications summary Special...
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... Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64...
... Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64...
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... Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables ROG HYPER M.2 CARD Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 2 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card with heatsink 2 x M.2 screw packages for ROG Hyper M.2 Card 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) 1 x Q-connector 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package(s) 2 x M.2 Q-Latch...
... Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables ROG HYPER M.2 CARD Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 2 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card with heatsink 2 x M.2 screw packages for ROG Hyper M.2 Card 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) 1 x Q-connector 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package(s) 2 x M.2 Q-Latch...
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...to the AIO_PUMP header. Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1P CHA_FAN2P CHA_FAN3P CHA_FAN4 AIO_PUMP W_PUMP+ Max. CHA_FAN1P, CHA_FAN2P, and CHA_FAN3P can support ASUS HYDRANODE fans. Power 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 36W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-... cables to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is connected to the fan headers. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 1-9
...to the AIO_PUMP header. Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1P CHA_FAN2P CHA_FAN3P CHA_FAN4 AIO_PUMP W_PUMP+ Max. CHA_FAN1P, CHA_FAN2P, and CHA_FAN3P can support ASUS HYDRANODE fans. Power 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 36W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-... cables to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is connected to the fan headers. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 1-9
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... set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 1-13 You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z690 chipset. • RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports...
... set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 1-13 You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z690 chipset. • RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports...
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The HYDRANODE pins are reserved for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to this header. Chapter 1 15. Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for ASUS HYDRANODE devices. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. We recommend that supports HD Audio. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 1-19
The HYDRANODE pins are reserved for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to this header. Chapter 1 15. Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for ASUS HYDRANODE devices. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. We recommend that supports HD Audio. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 1-19
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... LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only.
... LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only.
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... cooling system when installing a cooling system to an Intel® 600 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 600 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the... you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 W_PUMP+ / AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 2-5
... cooling system when installing a cooling system to an Intel® 600 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 600 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the... you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 W_PUMP+ / AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 2-5
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Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the...; button for three (3) seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is zipped together with your computer. 5. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 2-29 To use a USB 2.0 storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. We recommend you...CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to your local ASUS Service Center.
Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the...; button for three (3) seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is zipped together with your computer. 5. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 2-29 To use a USB 2.0 storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. We recommend you...CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to your local ASUS Service Center.
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... settings may vary due to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 3-1 You can easily navigate the...
... settings may vary due to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 3-1 You can easily navigate the...
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...contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 1. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS ... the BIOS setup program. Press the Left arrow key to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Drive field. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey...
...contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 1. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS ... the BIOS setup program. Press the Left arrow key to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Drive field. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey...
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... size or larger than the existing drive. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 3-5 For more hard disk drives. The new drive must be calculated and written. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy... 0 and RAID 1 configurations. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code.
... size or larger than the existing drive. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA 3-5 For more hard disk drives. The new drive must be calculated and written. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy... 0 and RAID 1 configurations. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code.
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... to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA A-5 However, there is encouraged to try to comply with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for help. Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No...
... to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA A-5 However, there is encouraged to try to comply with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for help. Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No...
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... 12.58 dBm For the standard EN 300 440, if this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The WiFi operating in 5725-5875 MHz, it will be considered as a receiver category 2. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA A-9 hereby declares that comes with this device operates in compliance with IMDA Standards DB103778 UKCA RF Output...
... 12.58 dBm For the standard EN 300 440, if this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The WiFi operating in 5725-5875 MHz, it will be considered as a receiver category 2. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA A-9 hereby declares that comes with this device operates in compliance with IMDA Standards DB103778 UKCA RF Output...
