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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product ... 2-25 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-26 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-27 2.1.10 DIMM.2 installation 2-28 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-30 2.1.12 ROG FAN CONTROLLER installation 2-31 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-33 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-35 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-35 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-37...
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product ... 2-25 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-26 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-27 2.1.10 DIMM.2 installation 2-28 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-30 2.1.12 ROG FAN CONTROLLER installation 2-31 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-33 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-35 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-35 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-37...
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... check PCIe bifurcation table in HDMI® 2.1. Please refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on PCH-attached PCIe slot. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket...OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800 MT/s Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem III * Actual memory data rate support depends on the next page) vii Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe...
... check PCIe bifurcation table in HDMI® 2.1. Please refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on PCH-attached PCIe slot. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket...OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800 MT/s Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem III * Actual memory data rate support depends on the next page) vii Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe...
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... 10Gb 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 vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL specifications summary ...Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) DIMM.2_1...
... 10Gb 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 vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL specifications summary ...Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) DIMM.2_1...
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ReTry button - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - Q-Code - FlexKey button - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-Connector - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 1 x 6-pin ARGB Gen 2 header to support 2 x ARGB Gen 2 headers 1 x ... RSVD header 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Start button 1 x V_Latch switch 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header Extreme OC Kit - Start button - Q-Slot (continued on the next page) x Safe boot button - Probelt - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA ...
ReTry button - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - Q-Code - FlexKey button - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-Connector - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 1 x 6-pin ARGB Gen 2 header to support 2 x ARGB Gen 2 headers 1 x ... RSVD header 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Start button 1 x V_Latch switch 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header Extreme OC Kit - Start button - Q-Slot (continued on the next page) x Safe boot button - Probelt - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA ...
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... - AURA Sync - M.2 heatsink backplate - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ASUS HYDRANODE - 2 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P, CHA_FAN2P) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS Thermal Solution - Steel backplate - SafeDIMM AURA Sync - AURA...
... - AURA Sync - M.2 heatsink backplate - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ASUS HYDRANODE - 2 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P, CHA_FAN2P) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS Thermal Solution - Steel backplate - SafeDIMM AURA Sync - AURA...
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... x 10.9 inch ( 30.5 cm x 27.7 cm) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor AI Suite 3 - 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU...
... x 10.9 inch ( 30.5 cm x 27.7 cm) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor AI Suite 3 - 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU...
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...ROG Fan Controller ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL motherboard 1 x 1-to-3 ARGB splitter cable 1 x 1-to-2 ARGB splitter cable 2 x 1-to-4 fan splitter cables 1 x RGB extension cable 3 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack 1 x ROG... x M.2 heatsink 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG CLAVIS DAC 1 x ROG graphics card holder 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG logo plate stickers 1 x ROG screwdriver 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x ...
...ROG Fan Controller ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL motherboard 1 x 1-to-3 ARGB splitter cable 1 x 1-to-2 ARGB splitter cable 2 x 1-to-4 fan splitter cables 1 x RGB extension cable 3 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack 1 x ROG... x M.2 heatsink 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG CLAVIS DAC 1 x ROG graphics card holder 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG logo plate stickers 1 x ROG screwdriver 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x ...
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... optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. • If you installed SATA storage devices to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL 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. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports...
... optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. • If you installed SATA storage devices to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL 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. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports...
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We recommend that supports HD Audio. Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for ASUS HYDRANODE devices. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL 1-21 Chapter 1 20. Connect one end 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 avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header.
We recommend that supports HD Audio. Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for ASUS HYDRANODE devices. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL 1-21 Chapter 1 20. Connect one end 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 avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header.
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... 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 EXTREME GLACIAL 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Chapter 2 Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC...may vary with models, but the installation steps are 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 user...
... 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 EXTREME GLACIAL 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Chapter 2 Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC...may vary with models, but the installation steps are 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 user...
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... ARGB EFAN-3P ARGB EFAN-1P ARGB EFAN-2P ARGB EFAN-3P EFAN-6 ARGB EFAN-5 ARGB EFAN-4 ARGB Fan ARGB Fan USB Fan ARGB ASUS HYDRANODE supported fan ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL 2-31 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. ARGB EFAN-1P ARGB EFAN-2P ARGB...
... ARGB EFAN-3P ARGB EFAN-1P ARGB EFAN-2P ARGB EFAN-3P EFAN-6 ARGB EFAN-5 ARGB EFAN-4 ARGB Fan ARGB Fan USB Fan ARGB ASUS HYDRANODE supported fan ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL 2-31 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. ARGB EFAN-1P ARGB EFAN-2P ARGB...
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...BIOS FlashBack™ function is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 6. If the BIOS program is enabled. The BIOSRenamer...interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL 2-33 Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2. This may have risks. In case ...
...BIOS FlashBack™ function is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 6. If the BIOS program is enabled. The BIOSRenamer...interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL 2-33 Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2. This may have risks. In case ...
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... 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 the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking...input. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that you to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this...
... 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 the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking...input. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that you to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this...
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... when the update process is done. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Drive field. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL 3-3 Press the Left arrow key to...
... when the update process is done. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Drive field. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL 3-3 Press the Left arrow key to...
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... to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL 3-5 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data...
... to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL 3-5 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data...
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.... This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL A-5 Operation is encouraged to try to the following measures: - Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510...
.... This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL A-5 Operation is encouraged to try to the following measures: - Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510...
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...MHz 2402 - 2480 MHz Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 19.07 dBm 19.18 dBm 18.58 dBm 10.07 dBm 12.10 dBm Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL A-9 DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. Simplified UKCA Declaration of ...) should not be restricted to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is in municipal waste. This symbol of parts and recycling. The WiFi operating ...
...MHz 2402 - 2480 MHz Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 19.07 dBm 19.18 dBm 18.58 dBm 10.07 dBm 12.10 dBm Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL A-9 DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. Simplified UKCA Declaration of ...) should not be restricted to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is in municipal waste. This symbol of parts and recycling. The WiFi operating ...