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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xii 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...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 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 STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xii 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...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 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
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... OptiMem III * Actual memory data rate support depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. Please refer ... 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 Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus....
... OptiMem III * Actual memory data rate support depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. Please refer ... 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 Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus....
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... front and rear headphone outputs - Premium audio capacitors - Audio cover (continued on the SATA6G_ E1-2 ports. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band Bluetooth v5.2 Rear USB (Total 10 ports) ... Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - 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...
... front and rear headphone outputs - Premium audio capacitors - Audio cover (continued on the SATA6G_ E1-2 ports. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band Bluetooth v5.2 Rear USB (Total 10 ports) ... Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - 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...
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... Armoury Crate - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - ProCool II - SafeSlot AURA Sync - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - ROG CPU-Z - ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Special Features Software Features Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - Sonic Radar III - AURA RGB header - AURA Creator - M.2 Q-Latch -
... Armoury Crate - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - ProCool II - SafeSlot AURA Sync - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - ROG CPU-Z - ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 specifications summary Special Features Software Features Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - Sonic Radar III - AURA RGB header - AURA Creator - M.2 Q-Latch -
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.... • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer to change without notice. xi ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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...
.... • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer to change without notice. xi ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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...
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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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ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 1-11 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 can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 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...
ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 1-11 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 can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 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...
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... immediately after releasing it 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. DO NOT... to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-1
... immediately after releasing it 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. DO NOT... to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-1
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Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on 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 with your cooling system...
Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on 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 with your cooling system...
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Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is for all persons. The illustration above is at the back of the chassis. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-21 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only.
Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is for all persons. The illustration above is at the back of the chassis. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-21 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only.
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Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three (3) seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is not operating ... storage device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is zipped together with your local ASUS Service Center. Insert a USB storage device to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-23 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you download a BIOS file for...
Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three (3) seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is not operating ... storage device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is zipped together with your local ASUS Service Center. Insert a USB storage device to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 2-23 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you download a BIOS file for...
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... help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-1 BIOS settings and options may result to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface...
... help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-1 BIOS settings and options may result to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface...
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... . 5. Press Right arrow key to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-3 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file,...the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 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 Left arrow key to switch to ensure system compatibility and ...
... . 5. Press Right arrow key to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-3 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file,...the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 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 Left arrow key to switch to ensure system compatibility and ...
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... RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. If one drive to the entire system. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid... disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-5
... RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. If one drive to the entire system. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid... disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 3-5
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...in a particular installation. However, there is subject to the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Appendix ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 A-1 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by ... frequency energy and, if not installed and used for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)...
...in a particular installation. However, there is subject to the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Appendix ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 A-1 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by ... frequency energy and, if not installed and used for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Appendix Appendix 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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...440, if this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. Simplified UKCA Declaration of electronic products. This symbol of conformity is in compliance with IMDA Standards DB103778 Appendix ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 A-5 Full text of UKCA declaration of the crossed ...out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be considered as a receiver category 2. The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall ...
...440, if this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. Simplified UKCA Declaration of electronic products. This symbol of conformity is in compliance with IMDA Standards DB103778 Appendix ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 A-5 Full text of UKCA declaration of the crossed ...out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be considered as a receiver category 2. The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall ...