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... 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 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-19 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-19 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-21 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-23 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-23 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 Appendix Notices ...A-1 Warranty...A-6 ASUS contact information A-8 Service and Support...
... 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 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-19 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-19 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-21 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-23 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-23 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 Appendix Notices ...A-1 Warranty...A-6 ASUS contact information A-8 Service and Support...
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.../s ports* Intel® 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. *** Support HDMI® 2.1 with max. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 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.com for CPU support list...
.../s ports* Intel® 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. *** Support HDMI® 2.1 with max. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 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.com for CPU support list...
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...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 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 (continued on the next page) vii Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio...
...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 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 (continued on the next page) vii Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio...
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... Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with DrMOS) - Overvoltage Protection ASUS Q-Design - SafeSlot AURA Sync - Fan Xpert 4 - Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM (continued on the next page) viii TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O shield - ProCool - Addressable Gen 2 headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Creator - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow...
... Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with DrMOS) - Overvoltage Protection ASUS Q-Design - SafeSlot AURA Sync - Fan Xpert 4 - Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM (continued on the next page) viii TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O shield - ProCool - Addressable Gen 2 headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Creator - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow...
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ix TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor TUF GAMING CPU-Z DTS Audio Processing Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Please refer to change without notice. ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64-bit Windows® 11 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 the latest specifications.
ix TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor TUF GAMING CPU-Z DTS Audio Processing Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Please refer to change without notice. ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64-bit Windows® 11 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 the latest specifications.
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Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1700 CPU Intel® LGA 1700 compatible CPU Fan DDR5 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xi
Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1700 CPU Intel® LGA 1700 compatible CPU Fan DDR5 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xi
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TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 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 avoid damaging...
TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 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 avoid damaging...
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DIMM slots 3. USB 2.0 header 11. 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 1-3 Addressable Gen 2 header 12. AURA RGB header 13. COM Port header 15. CPU socket 2. Power connectors 6. Front Panel Audio header 16. SATA 6GB/s port 8. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. M.2 Slot 7. Clear CMOS header 14. Thunderbolt™ header 18. Fan and Pump headers 5. System Panel header 17. Expansion slots 4. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10.
DIMM slots 3. USB 2.0 header 11. 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 1-3 Addressable Gen 2 header 12. AURA RGB header 13. COM Port header 15. CPU socket 2. Power connectors 6. Front Panel Audio header 16. SATA 6GB/s port 8. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. M.2 Slot 7. Clear CMOS header 14. Thunderbolt™ header 18. Fan and Pump headers 5. System Panel header 17. Expansion slots 4. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10.
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Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description 1. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 1-7 Chapter 1 Please refer to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration. Dual VGA x16 x4 Connect a chassis fan to the following table for better thermal environment. 3. PCIEX16(G5) 5. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIEX16(G3) Single VGA x16 -
Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description 1. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 1-7 Chapter 1 Please refer to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration. Dual VGA x16 x4 Connect a chassis fan to the following table for better thermal environment. 3. PCIEX16(G5) 5. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIEX16(G3) Single VGA x16 -
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... that you use two or more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are designed to a power supply. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 1-9 5. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to...
... that you use two or more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are designed to a power supply. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 1-9 5. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to...
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...SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. - M.2_4 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • 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...
...SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. - M.2_4 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • 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...
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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 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 1-11
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... 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 The Thunderbolt™ card can support up to 9V devices when the 6-pin PCIe power connector is connected. • Please visit the official website of your Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16(G3) slot. • Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type-C® port Thunderbolt...
... 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 The Thunderbolt™ card can support up to 9V devices when the 6-pin PCIe power connector is connected. • Please visit the official website of your Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16(G3) slot. • Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type-C® port Thunderbolt...
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... the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 2-23 System power 6. If your retailer for more than four seconds to green after the system LED turns on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning...
... the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 2-23 System power 6. If your retailer for more than four seconds to green after the system LED turns on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning...
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... of a trained service personnel. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS settings and options may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS configurations, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For...
... of a trained service personnel. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS settings and options may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS configurations, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For...
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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 ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this option only if you failed to guide you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard...
... 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 ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this option only if you failed to guide you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard...
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... menu to the Drive field. 4. 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 Folder field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Right arrow key to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 3-3 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS...
... menu to the Drive field. 4. 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 Folder field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Right arrow key to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS 3-3 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS! 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover the BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to a USB flash drive. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Recovering the BIOS 1. To ensure system compatibility...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS! 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover the BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to a USB flash drive. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Recovering the BIOS 1. To ensure system compatibility...
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... on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to the entire system. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS...
... on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to the entire system. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Chapter 3 TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS...
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... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. HDMI Trademark Notice The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or more of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Appendix TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS A-1 Reorient or relocate...
... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. HDMI Trademark Notice The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or more of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Appendix TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS A-1 Reorient or relocate...