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...2-7 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 2-13 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-14 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-15 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-16 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-17 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-19 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-20 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-20 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-22 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-24 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-24 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...
...2-7 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 2-13 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-14 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-15 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-16 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-17 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-19 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-20 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-20 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-22 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-24 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-24 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...
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...174; Z690 Chipset** 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in HDMI® 2.1. Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 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...
...174; Z690 Chipset** 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in HDMI® 2.1. Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 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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... 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector (continued on the next page) vii Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Premium audio capacitors - TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet TUF LANGuard Wi-Fi 6 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band...
... 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector (continued on the next page) vii Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Premium audio capacitors - TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet TUF LANGuard Wi-Fi 6 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band...
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... power design with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt™ header ASUS TUF PROTECTION - M.2 heatsink - AURA RGB header - TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Special Features Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel...
... power design with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt™ header ASUS TUF PROTECTION - M.2 heatsink - AURA RGB header - TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Special Features Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel...
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Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM TUF GAMING CPU-Z DTS Audio Processing MyAsus Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64-bit Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. Fan Xpert 4 - Please...
Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM TUF GAMING CPU-Z DTS Audio Processing MyAsus Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64-bit Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. Fan Xpert 4 - Please...
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x Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna 2 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x TUF GAMING sticker 1 x Support DVD 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
x Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna 2 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x TUF GAMING sticker 1 x Support DVD 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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... the power supply. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to...
... the power supply. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to...
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SATA 6GB/s port 8. USB 2.0 header 11. Clear CMOS header 14. System Panel header 17. Q-LEDs 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 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 1-3 CPU socket 2. Expansion slots 4. COM Port header 15. Front Panel Audio header 16. DIMM slots 3. M.2 Slot 7. AURA RGB header 13. Thunderbolt™ header 18. Fan and Pump headers 5. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. Power connectors 6. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10.
SATA 6GB/s port 8. USB 2.0 header 11. Clear CMOS header 14. System Panel header 17. Q-LEDs 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 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 1-3 CPU socket 2. Expansion slots 4. COM Port header 15. Front Panel Audio header 16. DIMM slots 3. M.2 Slot 7. AURA RGB header 13. Thunderbolt™ header 18. Fan and Pump headers 5. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. Power connectors 6. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10.
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Recommended memory configurations TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 1-5 Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
Recommended memory configurations TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 1-5 Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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3. Dual VGA x16 x4 Connect a chassis fan to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration. Chapter 1 Please refer to the following table for better thermal environment. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 1-7 Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description 1 PCIEX16(G5) 5 PCIEX16(G3) Single VGA x16 - Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
3. Dual VGA x16 x4 Connect a chassis fan to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration. Chapter 1 Please refer to the following table for better thermal environment. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 1-7 Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description 1 PCIEX16(G5) 5 PCIEX16(G3) Single VGA x16 - Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z690 chipset. Chapter 1 7. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 1-11
Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z690 chipset. Chapter 1 7. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 1-11
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.... TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Letting go of the load lever 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...
.... TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 2-1 DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Letting go of the load lever 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...
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... systems is also available on ASUS' Intel® 600 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the cooling system. • If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 2-5
... systems is also available on ASUS' Intel® 600 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the cooling system. • If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 2-5
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TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 2-19 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. The illustration above is for all persons. 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 is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models.
TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 2-19 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. The illustration above is for all persons. 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 is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models.
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... screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in this user guide...
... screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in this user guide...
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Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 3-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. Press the Left arrow key to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to the Folder...
Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 3-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. Press the Left arrow key to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to the Folder...
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... during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically...
... during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically...
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... drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to read and write data in the other drive. Among the advantages of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 3-5 RAID...
... drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to read and write data in the other drive. Among the advantages of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 3-5 RAID...
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... must be provide with part 15 of at least 20 cm from that may cause undesired operation. Appendix TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 A-1 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)608-4555 This device complies with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating...
... must be provide with part 15 of at least 20 cm from that may cause undesired operation. Appendix TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 A-1 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)608-4555 This device complies with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating...
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This product has been designed to indoor use for disposal of conformity is in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in compliance with IMDA Standards DB103778 Appendix TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 A-5 DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Full text of UKCA...
This product has been designed to indoor use for disposal of conformity is in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in compliance with IMDA Standards DB103778 Appendix TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 A-5 DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Full text of UKCA...