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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 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 2-30 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-33 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-33 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 HERO EVA 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 2-30 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-33 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-33 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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...)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only. *** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on the next page) vii ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 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.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x HDMI® port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) ...
...)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only. *** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on the next page) vii ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 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.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x HDMI® port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) ...
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ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 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 2242/...on PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on the SATA6G_ E1-2 ports. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency ...
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 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 2242/...on PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on the SATA6G_ E1-2 ports. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency ...
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...Addressable Gen 2 headers (continued on the next page) x BIOS FlashBack™ button - M.2 Q-Latch - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA specifications summary Internal I /O shield - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Connector - M.2 heatsink backplate - ReTry button - Q-DIMM - ...DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - CPU Socket lever protector - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool II - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - FlexKey button - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers ...
...Addressable Gen 2 headers (continued on the next page) x BIOS FlashBack™ button - M.2 Q-Latch - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA specifications summary Internal I /O shield - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Connector - M.2 heatsink backplate - ReTry button - Q-DIMM - ...DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - CPU Socket lever protector - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool II - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - FlexKey button - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers ...
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ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA specifications summary Special Features Software Features Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to 60W charging* - ASUS HYDRANODE - 3 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P,CHA_FAN2P,CHA_FAN3P)* * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. ROG ... BIOS EZ Mode MemTest86 (continued on the next page) xi Compatible with Quick Charge 4+ Support - ROG Exclusive Software - AURA Sync - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - AURA Creator - DTS® Sound Unbound - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI...
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA specifications summary Special Features Software Features Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to 60W charging* - ASUS HYDRANODE - 3 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P,CHA_FAN2P,CHA_FAN3P)* * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. ROG ... BIOS EZ Mode MemTest86 (continued on the next page) xi Compatible with Quick Charge 4+ Support - ROG Exclusive Software - AURA Sync - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - AURA Creator - DTS® Sound Unbound - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI...
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... 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. Please refer to change without notice. xii ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE...
... 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. Please refer to change without notice. xii ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE...
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xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables ROG HYPER M.2 CARD Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 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 Q-Latch package 2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages for M.2 backplate 1 x M.2 Rubber package...
xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables ROG HYPER M.2 CARD Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 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 Q-Latch package 2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages for M.2 backplate 1 x M.2 Rubber package...
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... into the header. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to the fan headers. CHA_FAN1P, CHA_FAN2P, and CHA_FAN3P can support ASUS HYDRANODE fans. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 1-9 Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the AIO_PUMP header. Insufficient air flow inside the system ...These are not jumpers! Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is connected...
... into the header. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to the fan headers. CHA_FAN1P, CHA_FAN2P, and CHA_FAN3P can support ASUS HYDRANODE fans. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 1-9 Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the AIO_PUMP header. Insufficient air flow inside the system ...These are not jumpers! Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is connected...
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Chapter 1 8. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 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. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to connect ... storage devices to the RAID Configuration Guide. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
Chapter 1 8. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 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. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to connect ... storage devices to the RAID Configuration Guide. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
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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. We recommend that supports HD Audio. Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for ASUS HYDRANODE devices. Chapter 1 15. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 1-19 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.
The HYDRANODE pins are reserved for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to this header. We recommend that supports HD Audio. Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for ASUS HYDRANODE devices. Chapter 1 15. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 1-19 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.
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DO NOT install a CPU designed for 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 ...The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 2-1 Letting go of the load lever immediately after releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. Chapter...
DO NOT install a CPU designed for 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 ...The motherboard layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 2-1 Letting go of the load lever immediately after releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. Chapter...
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Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible 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...
Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible 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...
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... the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS updating process is enabled. If this motherboard. 3. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 2-27 Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three (3) seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS ...and results to the system's failure to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow the steps ...
... the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS updating process is enabled. If this motherboard. 3. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 2-27 Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three (3) seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS ...and results to the system's failure to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of interruption, please follow the steps ...
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...the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that ... during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management...
...the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that ... during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management...
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... process is done. Go to the Tool menu to the Folder field. 6. Press the Right arrow key to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 3-3 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS...
... process is done. Go to the Tool menu to the Folder field. 6. Press the Right arrow key to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 3-3 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS...
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...RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 3-5 With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 ... stacks. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one...
...RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA 3-5 With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 ... stacks. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one...
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... and the HDMI Logo are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA A-5 Operation is subject to the following measures: - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-...
... and the HDMI Logo are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA A-5 Operation is subject to the following measures: - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-...
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... For the standard EN 300 440, if this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. Appendix * The actual Wi-Fi module that this device operates in 5725-5875 MHz, it will be considered as a receiver category 2. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA A-9 Simplified UKCA Declaration of conformity is in 5725-5875 MHz, it will be...
... For the standard EN 300 440, if this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. Appendix * The actual Wi-Fi module that this device operates in 5725-5875 MHz, it will be considered as a receiver category 2. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA A-9 Simplified UKCA Declaration of conformity is in 5725-5875 MHz, it will be...