Unique Features Introduction
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... to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. B. Step 1: 1. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows...
... to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. B. Step 1: 1. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows...
Unique Features Introduction
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... Q-Flash Plus button on the back panel. Before You Begin 1. Connect the power cables to GIGABYTE.bin. (Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32 file system.) 3. 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS; Wait for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs will stop flashing when the BIOS flashing is off (S5 shutdown state). •• If your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to update the BIOS manually...
... Q-Flash Plus button on the back panel. Before You Begin 1. Connect the power cables to GIGABYTE.bin. (Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32 file system.) 3. 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS; Wait for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs will stop flashing when the BIOS flashing is off (S5 shutdown state). •• If your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to update the BIOS manually...
RAID Setup Guide
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Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Installing hard drives...2 B. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Configuring a RAID Set (Z690 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C.
Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Installing hard drives...2 B. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Configuring a RAID Set (Z690 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C.
RAID Setup Guide
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... want to the "Internal Connectors" section of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc or an Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. Install the RAID driver and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set , follow the...
... want to the "Internal Connectors" section of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc or an Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. Install the RAID driver and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set , follow the...
RAID Setup Guide
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... location of the driver. When the screen requesting you to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 7 - Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to your USB thumb drive. Method 2: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on an M.2 PCIe SSD or a RAID volume, you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI...
... location of the driver. When the screen requesting you to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 7 - Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to your USB thumb drive. Method 2: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on an M.2 PCIe SSD or a RAID volume, you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that you not flash the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. When the power is turned on the motherboard...
... and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that you not flash the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. When the power is turned on the motherboard...
BIOS Setup Guide
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.../memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. dd Turbo Power Limits Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. && Gear Mode...
.../memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. dd Turbo Power Limits Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. && Gear Mode...
BIOS Setup Guide
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Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note 2) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on motherboard specifications. (Note 2) This item is ...
Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note 2) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on motherboard specifications. (Note 2) This item is ...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... is enabled. && IPv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is connected to the Internet. USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This item appears only when a USB storage device is enabled. - 20 - Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers...
... is enabled. && IPv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is connected to the Internet. USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This item appears only when a USB storage device is enabled. - 20 - Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... Link Power Management), for the chipset SATA controllers. && Port Enables or disables each SATA port. && SATA Port DevSlp Allows you to configure the VMD controllers. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for external SATA devices. VMD setup menu Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for instructions on the SATA/M.2 connector you to set the...
... Link Power Management), for the chipset SATA controllers. && Port Enables or disables each SATA port. && SATA Port DevSlp Allows you to configure the VMD controllers. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for external SATA devices. VMD setup menu Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for instructions on the SATA/M.2 connector you to set the...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...AC power. Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of operating system to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set to enable the legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option...
...AC power. Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of operating system to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set to enable the legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option...
User Manual
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... AX411 - j Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS DDR4. - 9 - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z690 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Support for DDR5 4800/4000 MHz memory modulesj Support for DDR4 3200...
... AX411 - j Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS DDR4. - 9 - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z690 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Support for DDR5 4800/4000 MHz memory modulesj Support for DDR4 3200...
User Manual
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... x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header (Note 1) 1 x reset button (Note 1) 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2.0 port 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x RJ-45 port 2 x audio jacks j Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS...
... x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header (Note 1) 1 x reset button (Note 1) 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2.0 port 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x RJ-45 port 2 x audio jacks j Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS...
User Manual
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... - Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS DDR4 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 11 - Smart Backup - Supported functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. EasyTune - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN...
... - Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS DDR4 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 11 - Smart Backup - Supported functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. EasyTune - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN...
User Manual
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... Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. DDR5_A1j/DDR4_A1k DDR5_B1j/DDR4_B1k j Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS DDR4. - 15 - k Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two memory sockets...
... Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. DDR5_A1j/DDR4_A1k DDR5_B1j/DDR4_B1k j Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS DDR4. - 15 - k Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two memory sockets...
User Manual
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... Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with maximum power rating of 5A (5V) and maximum number of 1000 LEDs. S_ Pin No. Fan power extension cable CPU_OPT Pin No. The power pin (marked S F_ with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be sure to connect it in damage to the CPU or...
... Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with maximum power rating of 5A (5V) and maximum number of 1000 LEDs. S_ Pin No. Fan power extension cable CPU_OPT Pin No. The power pin (marked S F_ with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be sure to connect it in damage to the CPU or...
User Manual
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... of GIGABYTE's website for the SATA ports, please visit the "BIOS Setup," "SATA And RST Configuration," webpage of the LED strip. Be careful LED Strip with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m. j Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS DDR4. - 23 - DEBUG PORT 8) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of B R G 12V B R G 12V this header. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5k, and RAID 10k. Pin...
... of GIGABYTE's website for the SATA ports, please visit the "BIOS Setup," "SATA And RST Configuration," webpage of the LED strip. Be careful LED Strip with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m. j Only for Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS DDR4. - 23 - DEBUG PORT 8) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of B R G 12V B R G 12V this header. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5k, and RAID 10k. Pin...
User Manual
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...-Z690I BTB PLUG. - 27 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for a few seconds. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB...
...-Z690I BTB PLUG. - 27 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for a few seconds. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB...
User Manual
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... BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the current version of GIGABYTE's website and search for details on the motherboard. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS on configuring BIOS Setup. - 30 - When the power is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities...
... BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the current version of GIGABYTE's website and search for details on the motherboard. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS on configuring BIOS Setup. - 30 - When the power is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities...
User Manual
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... 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting you to install the operating system. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to the location...
... 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting you to install the operating system. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to the location...