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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 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 PC... 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 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 PC... 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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...(supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)** Intel® Z690 Chipset*** 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4, x4/x4 modes) * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in HDMI® 2.1. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 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...
...(supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)** Intel® Z690 Chipset*** 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4, x4/x4 modes) * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in HDMI® 2.1. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 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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... M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1 or PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 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... Audio CODEC ALC4082 - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback (continued 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 band* Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may...
... M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1 or PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 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... Audio CODEC ALC4082 - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback (continued 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 band* Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may...
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Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - CPU Socket lever protector - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x FlexKey...™ button - SafeDIMM AURA Sync - M.2 Q-Latch - AURA RGB header - PCIe Slot Q-Release - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary Internal I /O shield - FlexKey button - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - Q-Code - Q-Connector - Clear CMOS button - ProCool II -
Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - CPU Socket lever protector - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x FlexKey...™ button - SafeDIMM AURA Sync - M.2 Q-Latch - AURA RGB header - PCIe Slot Q-Release - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary Internal I /O shield - FlexKey button - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - Q-Code - Q-Connector - Clear CMOS button - ProCool II -
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...year full version) - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary Special Features Software Features Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ Power Control Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Sync - ASUS HYDRANODE - 3 x ...cable to 60W charging* - GameFirst VI - Support: up to 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector or can only support 27W. AURA Creator - ROG CPU-Z - Fan Xpert 4 - ROG Exclusive Software - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 -
...year full version) - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary Special Features Software Features Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ Power Control Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Sync - ASUS HYDRANODE - 3 x ...cable to 60W charging* - GameFirst VI - Support: up to 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector or can only support 27W. AURA Creator - ROG CPU-Z - Fan Xpert 4 - ROG Exclusive Software - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 -
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Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64-bit Windows...
Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64-bit Windows...
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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 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 1 x Q-connector...
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 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 1 x Q-connector...
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... Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full Speed Full Speed Shared Control A A - Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to cool the system. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 1-9 Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to the fan headers. These are not jumpers! Do... not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is connected to the AIO_PUMP header. 4. When an ASUS HYDRANODE fan is fully inserted into the header. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to...
... Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full Speed Full Speed Shared Control A A - Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to cool the system. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 1-9 Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to the fan headers. These are not jumpers! Do... not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is connected to the AIO_PUMP header. 4. When an ASUS HYDRANODE fan is fully inserted into the header. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to...
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... can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 8. 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. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 1-13 Before creating a RAID set, refer to...
... can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 8. 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. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 1-13 Before creating a RAID set, refer to...
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The HYDRANODE pins are reserved for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. We recommend that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this header. Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for ASUS HYDRANODE devices. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 1-19 Chapter 1 15.
The HYDRANODE pins are reserved for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. We recommend that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this header. Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for ASUS HYDRANODE devices. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 1-19 Chapter 1 15.
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... only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not...
... only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not...
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Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 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 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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... • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is not operating properly. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 2-27 Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this means that the BIOS FlashBack™ is ongoing, otherwise update will...To use a USB 2.0 storage device to boot up, please contact your USB storage device. Insert a USB storage device to your local ASUS Service Center. Manually rename the file as MZ690H.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to automatically rename the file, then copy it ...
... • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is not operating properly. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 2-27 Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this means that the BIOS FlashBack™ is ongoing, otherwise update will...To use a USB 2.0 storage device to boot up, please contact your USB storage device. Insert a USB storage device to your local ASUS Service Center. Manually rename the file as MZ690H.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to automatically rename the file, then copy it ...
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...in 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 goes ...and requests you to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this user guide refers to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. BIOS settings and options may ...
...in 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 goes ...and requests you to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this user guide refers to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. BIOS settings and options may ...
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Press the Left arrow key to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 3-3 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then... arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press...
Press the Left arrow key to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 3-3 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then... arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press...
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... or larger than the existing drive. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. The new drive must be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 ...parallel, interleaved stacks. RAID 10 is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 3-5 Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard ...
... or larger than the existing drive. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. The new drive must be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 ...parallel, interleaved stacks. RAID 10 is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 3-5 Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard ...
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... this device must not be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO A-5 Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies...
... this device must not be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO A-5 Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies...
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... dBm 12.15 dBm For the standard EN 300 440, if this device operates in 5725-5875 MHz, it will be considered as a receiver category 2. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO A-9 The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to the label on the product for the country listed below: UK UKCA RF... device operates in 5725-5875 MHz, it will be considered as a receiver category 2. TA2020/6750 APPROVED Complies with this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/.
... dBm 12.15 dBm For the standard EN 300 440, if this device operates in 5725-5875 MHz, it will be considered as a receiver category 2. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO A-9 The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to the label on the product for the country listed below: UK UKCA RF... device operates in 5725-5875 MHz, it will be considered as a receiver category 2. TA2020/6750 APPROVED Complies with this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/.