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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS specifications summary vi Package contents...x Installation tools and components xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ...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 2.2 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...
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS specifications summary vi Package contents...x Installation tools and components xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ...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 2.2 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...
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... 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header ... 4 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) vii Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Audio Shielding - TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS specifications summary Ethernet USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet TUF LANGuard Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type...
... 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header ... 4 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) vii Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Audio Shielding - TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS specifications summary Ethernet USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet TUF LANGuard Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type...
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... 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) - Digital power design with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt™ header ASUS TUF PROTECTION - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool - TUF LANGuard - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Fan Xpert 4 - M.2 Q-Latch - TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - SafeSlot...
... 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) - Digital power design with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt™ header ASUS TUF PROTECTION - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool - TUF LANGuard - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Fan Xpert 4 - M.2 Q-Latch - TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - SafeSlot...
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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 - ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Please refer to change without notice. 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.
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 - ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Please refer to change without notice. 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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DIMM slots 3. Clear CMOS header 14. Thunderbolt™ header 18. M.2 Slot 7. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Fan and Pump headers 5. SATA 6GB/s port 8. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. Front Panel Audio header 16. AURA RGB header 13. COM Port header 15. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. USB 2.0 header 11. CPU socket 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. Expansion slots 4. Power connectors 6. 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 1-3
DIMM slots 3. Clear CMOS header 14. Thunderbolt™ header 18. M.2 Slot 7. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Fan and Pump headers 5. SATA 6GB/s port 8. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. Front Panel Audio header 16. AURA RGB header 13. COM Port header 15. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. USB 2.0 header 11. CPU socket 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. Expansion slots 4. Power connectors 6. 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 1-3
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We recommend that supports HD Audio. Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this header. Chapter 1 15.
We recommend that supports HD Audio. Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this header. Chapter 1 15.
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2.1.8 Front I/O connector To install the front panel connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Chapter 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® This connector will only fit in one orientation. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Push the connector until it clicks into place.
2.1.8 Front I/O connector To install the front panel connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Chapter 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® This connector will only fit in one orientation. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Push the connector until it clicks into place.
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... ports for faster and better performance for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 3 and 4 8. Audio jacks** * and ** : Refer to ports with matching data... transfer rate. For example connecting your devices. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports E3, and E4 3. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 10. DisplayPort 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports E1 and E2 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port C5 9. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS...
... ports for faster and better performance for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 3 and 4 8. Audio jacks** * and ** : Refer to ports with matching data... transfer rate. For example connecting your devices. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports E3, and E4 3. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 10. DisplayPort 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports E1 and E2 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port C5 9. TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS...
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... LED Status OFF OFF GREEN ORANGE Description No link 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps connection 2.5 Gbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Red Orange Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out...
... LED Status OFF OFF GREEN ORANGE Description No link 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps connection 2.5 Gbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Red Orange Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out...