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...14 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-15 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-16 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-17 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-18 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-21 2.1.11 ROG Reusable Cable Organizer 2-22 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-23 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-25 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-26 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-26 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-27 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-30 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-30 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash...
...14 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-15 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-16 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-17 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-18 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-21 2.1.11 ROG Reusable Cable Organizer 2-22 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-23 2.3 Clear CMOS button 2-25 2.4 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-26 2.4.1 Rear I/O connection 2-26 2.4.2 Audio I/O connections 2-27 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-30 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-30 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash...
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... Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) (continued on the CPU types. Please refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort ** 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 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...
... Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) (continued on the CPU types. Please refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort ** 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 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...
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... Technology - ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)*** 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports**** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots...
... Technology - ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)*** 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports**** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots...
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ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) Power ...
ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) Power ...
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... ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. TPM header ROG Exclusive Software - Sonic Radar III - M.2 Q-Latch - CPU Socket lever protector - Pre-mounted I/O shield - Fan Xpert 4 - AURA RGB header - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation (continued on the next page) x Clear CMOS button - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - DTS® Sound Unbound - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - ProCool II - ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary...
... ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. TPM header ROG Exclusive Software - Sonic Radar III - M.2 Q-Latch - CPU Socket lever protector - Pre-mounted I/O shield - Fan Xpert 4 - AURA RGB header - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation (continued on the next page) x Clear CMOS button - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - DTS® Sound Unbound - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - ProCool II - ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary...
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... installation guide and FAQ. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor AI Suite 3 - 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU Digi+ VRM Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL...
... installation guide and FAQ. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor AI Suite 3 - 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU Digi+ VRM Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS 2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package(s) 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package for M.2 backplate 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS 2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package(s) 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package for M.2 backplate 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii
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... install or remove any component, place it on the location of the following precautions before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector. The pin names depend on a grounded antistatic pad or in this chapter are for reference only. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply...
... install or remove any component, place it on the location of the following precautions before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector. The pin names depend on a grounded antistatic pad or in this chapter are for reference only. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply...
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... slots 4. Power connectors 6. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. AURA RGB header 13. S/PDIF Out header 16. Thermal Sensor header 18. Fan and Pump headers 5. CPU Over Voltage jumper 14. TPM header 20. Q-LEDs 21. 8-pin Power Plug LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 1-3 DIMM slots 3. System Panel header 17. SATA 6GB/s port 8. AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 12. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 15. CPU socket...
... slots 4. Power connectors 6. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. AURA RGB header 13. S/PDIF Out header 16. Thermal Sensor header 18. Fan and Pump headers 5. CPU Over Voltage jumper 14. TPM header 20. Q-LEDs 21. 8-pin Power Plug LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 1-3 DIMM slots 3. System Panel header 17. SATA 6GB/s port 8. AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 12. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 15. CPU socket...
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... Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. • When M.2_4 is purchased separately. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The M.2 SSD module is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Chapter 1 • Intel® 12th Gen Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® Z690 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type...
... Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. • When M.2_4 is purchased separately. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The M.2 SSD module is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Chapter 1 • Intel® 12th Gen Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® Z690 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type...
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... onboard Intel® Z690 chipset. • RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports. • When M.2_4 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. Chapter 1 7. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. • If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4...
... onboard Intel® Z690 chipset. • RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports. • When M.2_4 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. Chapter 1 7. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. • If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4...
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ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-19 Chapter 2 To install Thunderbolt™ series card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ header Ensure to install the Thunderbolt™ series card to a PCIe slot from PCH. • Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type-C® port Thunderbolt™ quick charge feature to charge a 5V or more device. • The TypeC_1 port can support up...
ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-19 Chapter 2 To install Thunderbolt™ series card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ header Ensure to install the Thunderbolt™ series card to a PCIe slot from PCH. • Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type-C® port Thunderbolt™ quick charge feature to charge a 5V or more device. • The TypeC_1 port can support up...
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... hand. The motherboard and PCIe Slot Q-Release button may be blocking the PCIe push-latch, such as a graphics card. This will ensure the PCIe push-latch is for using the PCIe Slot Q-Release: Slightly lift the expansion card with one hand and press the PCIe Slot Q-Release button with ease. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Using the PCIe Slot Q-Release The PCIEX16(G5) slot comes with a PCIe Slot Q-Release button allowing you to...
... hand. The motherboard and PCIe Slot Q-Release button may be blocking the PCIe push-latch, such as a graphics card. This will ensure the PCIe push-latch is for using the PCIe Slot Q-Release: Slightly lift the expansion card with one hand and press the PCIe Slot Q-Release button with ease. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Using the PCIe Slot Q-Release The PCIEX16(G5) slot comes with a PCIe Slot Q-Release button allowing you to...
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... your USB storage device. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS FlashBack™ is enabled. Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 6. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-23 Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. Manually rename the file...
... your USB storage device. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS FlashBack™ is enabled. Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 6. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-23 Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. Manually rename the file...
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... failure 7. Turn on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.6 Turning off mode, depending on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power...
... failure 7. Turn on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.6 Turning off mode, depending on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power...
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... storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except 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...
... storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except 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...
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... to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if...
... to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if...
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... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! 1. Go to the Tool menu to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press...
... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! 1. Go to the Tool menu to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press...
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... boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS 1. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or SZ690AD4.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS...
... boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS 1. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or SZ690AD4.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS...
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... than the existing drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If one drive to the entire system. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to a second drive. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-5 RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies...
... than the existing drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If one drive to the entire system. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to a second drive. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-5 RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies...