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... 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 11 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) 20 2.5 Jumpers Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 Smart Button 27 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 28 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 33 3.1 Installing Drivers 33 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning...
... 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 11 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) 20 2.5 Jumpers Setup 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.7 Smart Button 27 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 28 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 33 3.1 Installing Drivers 33 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning...
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... BIOS setup. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Z690M-ITX/ax Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides...
... BIOS setup. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Z690M-ITX/ax Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides...
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... be activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update and software updates once available. * A 6GHz compatible router is required for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes - It will be supported by Microsoft® Windows® 11. Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - Visual Network Usage Statistics - User Customized Priority Control • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE 1 x Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000...
... be activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update and software updates once available. * A 6GHz compatible router is required for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes - It will be supported by Microsoft® Windows® 11. Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - Visual Network Usage Statistics - User Customized Priority Control • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection • Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE 1 x Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000...
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... LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • 1 x BIOS Flashback Button • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes* * Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology * Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and...
... LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • 1 x BIOS Flashback Button • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes* * Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology * Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and...
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...; Windows® 11 / 10 64-bit English 5 tor) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (Supports ESD Protection) * Actual speed depends on USB devices and extension cable in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- Z690M-ITX/ax • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) * The Chassis Fan Connector supports...
...; Windows® 11 / 10 64-bit English 5 tor) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (Supports ESD Protection) * Actual speed depends on USB devices and extension cable in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- Z690M-ITX/ax • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) * The Chassis Fan Connector supports...
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... ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 5 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 2.0 Header (USB_56) 8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_12) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 13 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (F_USB3_TC_1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 15 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 19 Front Panel Audio...
... ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 5 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 2.0 Header (USB_56) 8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_12) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 13 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (F_USB3_TC_1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 15 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 19 Front Panel Audio...
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...)*** 13 USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (USB_12) 6 Front Speaker (Lime)*** 14 USB 2.0 Port (BIOS_FB1_USB1) 7 Antenna Ports 15 HDMI Port 8 Microphone (Pink)*** * There are two LEDs on each LAN port. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Status Description Off Blinking On No Link Data Activity Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection 9 English Description No. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 1.4 I/O Panel 1 2 Z690M-ITX/ax...
...)*** 13 USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (USB_12) 6 Front Speaker (Lime)*** 14 USB 2.0 Port (BIOS_FB1_USB1) 7 Antenna Ports 15 HDMI Port 8 Microphone (Pink)*** * There are two LEDs on each LAN port. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Status Description Off Blinking On No Link Data Activity Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection 9 English Description No. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 1.4 I/O Panel 1 2 Z690M-ITX/ax...
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... enabled by default due to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. Z690M-ITX/ax 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices...
... enabled by default due to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. Z690M-ITX/ax 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices...
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... the power supply. English 21 After waiting for 5 seconds. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Open". Please remember toremove the jumper cap after you update the BIOS. Z690M-ITX/ax 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short...
... the power supply. English 21 After waiting for 5 seconds. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is "Open". Please remember toremove the jumper cap after you update the BIOS. Z690M-ITX/ax 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short...
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... motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. English 23 This USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Z690M-ITX/ax Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.7, No. 10) (SATA3_1: see p.7, No. 9) (SATA3_2: see p.7, No. 12) (SATA3_3: see p.7, No. 11) SATA3_3 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATA3_0 These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for additional USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports. * Actual speed depends on this motherboard. This header is one header on USB devices and extension cable in the chassis. USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin...
... motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. English 23 This USB 2.0 header can support two ports. Z690M-ITX/ax Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0: see p.7, No. 10) (SATA3_1: see p.7, No. 9) (SATA3_2: see p.7, No. 12) (SATA3_3: see p.7, No. 11) SATA3_3 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATA3_0 These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for additional USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports. * Actual speed depends on this motherboard. This header is one header on USB devices and extension cable in the chassis. USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin...
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... be damaged. * Please refer to choose from various LED lighting effects. RGB header is for further instructions on this connector. Z690M-ITX/ax CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 5) 8 5 4 1 B R G 12V 1 This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allows users to page 44 for the CPU and not the graphics card.
... be damaged. * Please refer to choose from various LED lighting effects. RGB header is for further instructions on this connector. Z690M-ITX/ax CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 5) 8 5 4 1 B R G 12V 1 This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allows users to page 44 for the CPU and not the graphics card.
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... X: USB flash drive. 5. Z690M-ITX/ax 2.7 Smart Button The motherboard has a smart button: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 7. ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you plug the USB drive to your USB flash drive must be FAT32. 3. To use the USB BIOS Flashback function, Please follow the steps below. 1. Plug the 24 pin power connector to power on the TPM. Then turn on the power supply's AC switch. *There is active, the data will stay encrypted and the system will not boot into...
... X: USB flash drive. 5. Z690M-ITX/ax 2.7 Smart Button The motherboard has a smart button: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 7. ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you plug the USB drive to your USB flash drive must be FAT32. 3. To use the USB BIOS Flashback function, Please follow the steps below. 1. Plug the 24 pin power connector to power on the TPM. Then turn on the power supply's AC switch. *There is active, the data will stay encrypted and the system will not boot into...
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... driver page. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 33 English The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to display the menu. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Z690M-ITX/ax Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support...
... driver page. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 33 English The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to display the menu. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Z690M-ITX/ax Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support...
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...-bit PCI decoding). SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). 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. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Z690M-ITX/ax Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to enable or disable Resizable BAR support...
...-bit PCI decoding). SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). 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. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Z690M-ITX/ax Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to enable or disable Resizable BAR support...
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PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all times. Select enable to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Share Memory Configure the size of...
PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all times. Select enable to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Share Memory Configure the size of...
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... support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. Physical Presence Spec version Select this item to select the TPM device to be enumerated. 78 English Please note that some HCK tests might not support version 1.3. TPM 2.0 will restrict support to change State of the Device. TPM 2.0 InterfaceType Select the Communication Interface to TPM 2.0 Device Device Select Use this item to tell OS to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. Auto will be supported...
... support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. Physical Presence Spec version Select this item to select the TPM device to be enumerated. 78 English Please note that some HCK tests might not support version 1.3. TPM 2.0 will restrict support to change State of the Device. TPM 2.0 InterfaceType Select the Communication Interface to TPM 2.0 Device Device Select Use this item to tell OS to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. Auto will be supported...
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... change the SATA mode to your PC. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. NVME Sanitization Tool After you are having trouble with your USB storage device. 4.7 Tools Z690M-ITX/ax ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. Auto Driver Installer...
... change the SATA mode to your PC. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. NVME Sanitization Tool After you are having trouble with your USB storage device. 4.7 Tools Z690M-ITX/ax ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. Auto Driver Installer...
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... setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your UEFI. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Internet Flash - Network Configuration Use this function. Intel MEI Flash Starts BIOS recovery flash. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version...
... setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your USB pen drive before using this to configure internet connection settings for you. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your UEFI. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Internet Flash - Network Configuration Use this function. Intel MEI Flash Starts BIOS recovery flash. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version...
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... password for the system. Secure Boot Use this item to remove the password. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. User Password Set or change the settings in ME. You may set or change the supervisor/user password for the administrator account. Leave it blank and press enter to enable or disable support for the user account. Disable this option to change the password for Secure Boot. Users are unable to use discrete TPM Module. 83 English Z690M-ITX/ax 4.9 Security Screen...
... password for the system. Secure Boot Use this item to remove the password. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. User Password Set or change the settings in ME. You may set or change the supervisor/user password for the administrator account. Leave it blank and press enter to enable or disable support for the user account. Disable this option to change the password for Secure Boot. Users are unable to use discrete TPM Module. 83 English Z690M-ITX/ax 4.9 Security Screen...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... SCSI or RAID driver. When you need to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). At this point, you to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. 7. You will then be visible. 6. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Leave 13 Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. Setup will happen immediately after pressing F6. Press Enter to...
... SCSI or RAID driver. When you need to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). At this point, you to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. 7. You will then be visible. 6. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Leave 13 Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. Setup will happen immediately after pressing F6. Press Enter to...