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... motherboard to enable RAID in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Click F10 to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen...
... motherboard to enable RAID in the system BIOS, a RAID volume must be created, and the F6 installation method must be used to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enter the option ROM user interface. 2. Enetr the Advanced menu. 3. Click F10 to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins. 2. When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM status screen...
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... 13 Press Y to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Use the up and down arrow keys to confirm volume creation. 10. Press Enter to Specify Additional Device. 3. Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. Press S to create the volume. 9. At this point, you to confirm your controller and continue. Select...
... 13 Press Y to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Use the up and down arrow keys to confirm volume creation. 10. Press Enter to Specify Additional Device. 3. Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. Press S to create the volume. 9. At this point, you to confirm your controller and continue. Select...
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... a floppy drive on Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8 because Intel provided a RAID driver as part of the operating system. 16 When you need to use a USB floppy drive or create a slipstream version of the final package. You can use the F6 installation method to install a RAID Note driver on your system, you to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Press S to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you can use the Floppy Configuration Utility to Specify Additional Device. 3. Setup will...
... a floppy drive on Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8 because Intel provided a RAID driver as part of the operating system. 16 When you need to use a USB floppy drive or create a slipstream version of the final package. You can use the F6 installation method to install a RAID Note driver on your system, you to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Press S to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you can use the Floppy Configuration Utility to Specify Additional Device. 3. Setup will...
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...Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 Graphics Card Holder 10 Chapter 2 Installation 11 2.1 Installing the CPU 12 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) 18 2.5 Jumpers Setup 19 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.7 Smart Button 26 2.8 Post Status Checker 27 2.9 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2.9.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 2.10 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module...
...Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 Graphics Card Holder 10 Chapter 2 Installation 11 2.1 Installing the CPU 12 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) 18 2.5 Jumpers Setup 19 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.7 Smart Button 26 2.8 Post Status Checker 27 2.9 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2.9.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 28 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 30 2.10 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module...
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... Guide • ASRock Z690 Pro RS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 1 x Standoff for purchasing ASRock Z690 Pro RS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. If you require technical support related to this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. Z690 Pro RS Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support...
... Guide • ASRock Z690 Pro RS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 1 x Standoff for purchasing ASRock Z690 Pro RS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. If you require technical support related to this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. Z690 Pro RS Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support...
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...(Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM, VCCIN...
...(Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM, VCCIN...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout Z690 Pro RS USB 2.0 T: USB_1 B: USB_2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 1 2 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 34 56 7 8 CPU_FAN2/WP CPU_FAN1 1 ADDR_LED3 1 ADDR_LED2 9 CHA_FAN4/WP DP1 ATXPWR1 HDMI1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) BIOS_FB1 USB 3.2 Gen2 T:USB31_1 B: USB31_2 USB 3.2 Gen1 Top: T: USB3_1 B: USB3_2 RJ-45 32 CHA_FAN1/WP Top: LINE IN Center...
1.3 Motherboard Layout Z690 Pro RS USB 2.0 T: USB_1 B: USB_2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse 1 2 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 34 56 7 8 CPU_FAN2/WP CPU_FAN1 1 ADDR_LED3 1 ADDR_LED2 9 CHA_FAN4/WP DP1 ATXPWR1 HDMI1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) BIOS_FB1 USB 3.2 Gen2 T:USB31_1 B: USB31_2 USB 3.2 Gen1 Top: T: USB3_1 B: USB3_2 RJ-45 32 CHA_FAN1/WP Top: LINE IN Center...
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... further instructions on this header. 1 GND DO_ADDR VOUT These headers are used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; Z690 Pro RS SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.7, No. 19) Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TB1) (see p.7, No. 28) RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.7, No. 30) Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.7, No. 29) (3-pin ADDR_LED2...
... further instructions on this header. 1 GND DO_ADDR VOUT These headers are used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; Z690 Pro RS SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.7, No. 19) Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TB1) (see p.7, No. 28) RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.7, No. 30) Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.7, No. 29) (3-pin ADDR_LED2...
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... remove/ disconnect the CMOS battery from ASRock's website : http://www.asrock.com. 2. Press the BIOS Flashback Switch for several minutes. BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB1) (see p.9, No. 8) BIOS Flashback Switch allows users to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 7. To use the USB BIOS Flashback function, Please follow the steps below. 1. Then plug your USB drive to flash the BIOS. Then the LED starts to the motherboard. Download the latest BIOS file from the motherboard for about three seconds. Then turn on the power supply...
... remove/ disconnect the CMOS battery from ASRock's website : http://www.asrock.com. 2. Press the BIOS Flashback Switch for several minutes. BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB1) (see p.9, No. 8) BIOS Flashback Switch allows users to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 7. To use the USB BIOS Flashback function, Please follow the steps below. 1. Then plug your USB drive to flash the BIOS. Then the LED starts to the motherboard. Download the latest BIOS file from the motherboard for about three seconds. Then turn on the power supply...
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... AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Please refer to the AMD's website for details.) English 28 It is recommended to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. Make sure that the cards are AMD certified. 2. 2.9 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports...
... AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Please refer to the AMD's website for details.) English 28 It is recommended to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. Make sure that the cards are AMD certified. 2. 2.9 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports...
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... 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your computer. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Please check AMD's website for details. Select the GPU number according to installation. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your graphics card and click Apply. 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup...
... 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your computer. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Please check AMD's website for details. Select the GPU number according to installation. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your graphics card and click Apply. 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup...
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...), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to be used. B A No. Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. 2 1 Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
...), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to be used. B A No. Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. 2 1 Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
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... your CD-ROM drive. Z690 Pro RS Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. 43 English Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. If the Main Menu does...
... your CD-ROM drive. Z690 Pro RS Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install it. 43 English Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. If the Main Menu does...
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... in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). Auto mode is optimizing for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). DMI Link Speed Configure DMI Slot Link Speed. C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support.
... in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). Auto mode is optimizing for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). DMI Link Speed Configure DMI Slot Link Speed. C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support.
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... ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH DMI devices. PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for PCIE2. Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. Z690 Pro RS...
... ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH DMI devices. PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4. PCIE2 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for PCIE2. Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. Z690 Pro RS...
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... a power failure. RGB LED This option enables/disables the RGB LED. 82 English Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power saving when the computer is installed. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is shut down. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. Onboard WAN Device Use this item to boot up when the power recovers. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. If [Power On] is selected, the power will start to enable...
... a power failure. RGB LED This option enables/disables the RGB LED. 82 English Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power saving when the computer is installed. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is shut down. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. Onboard WAN Device Use this item to boot up when the power recovers. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. If [Power On] is selected, the power will start to enable...
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Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Enable or disable the Windows 10 Thunderbolt support. 84 English Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support.
Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Enable or disable the Windows 10 Thunderbolt support. 84 English Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support.
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... Presence Spec version Select this item to support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 2.0 devices. TPM 2.0 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices. Platform Hierarchy Use this item to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. If TPM 2.0 devices are not found, TPM 1.2 devices will be supported. Z690 Pro RS NOTE: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to enable or disable Platform Hierarchy. Storage Hierarchy Use this item to change State...
... Presence Spec version Select this item to support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 2.0 devices. TPM 2.0 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices. Platform Hierarchy Use this item to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. If TPM 2.0 devices are not found, TPM 1.2 devices will be supported. Z690 Pro RS NOTE: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to enable or disable Platform Hierarchy. Storage Hierarchy Use this item to change State...
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DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Please setup network configuration before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 91 English Internet Flash - UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. Z690 Pro RS Intel MEI Flash Starts BIOS recovery flash. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is ...
DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Please setup network configuration before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 91 English Internet Flash - UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. Z690 Pro RS Intel MEI Flash Starts BIOS recovery flash. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is ...
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... change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in ME. Leave it blank and press enter to enable or disable support for the system. Disable this item to remove the password. User Password Set or change the supervisor/user password for Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to use discrete TPM Module. 96 English Secure Boot Use this option to remove the password...
... change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in ME. Leave it blank and press enter to enable or disable support for the system. Disable this item to remove the password. User Password Set or change the supervisor/user password for Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to use discrete TPM Module. 96 English Secure Boot Use this option to remove the password...