Asus PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 User manual

Motherboard
PRIME Z690M-
PLUS D4

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E18711
First Edition
August 2021
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide.......................................................................................................... v
PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 specifications summary ................................................... vi
Package contents........................................................................................................ x
Installation tools and components........................................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................1-1
1.2 Motherboard layout....................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 CPU installation........................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Cooling system installation..........................................................2-3
2.1.3 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-6
2.1.4 M.2 installation ............................................................................ 2-7
2.1.5 Motherboard installation.............................................................. 2-9
2.1.6 ATX power connection.............................................................. 2-11
2.1.7 SATA device connection........................................................... 2-12
2.1.8 Front I/O connector ................................................................... 2-13
2.1.9 Expansion card installation ....................................................... 2-14
2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-16
2.2.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-16
2.2.2 Audio I/O connections............................................................... 2-17
2.3 Starting up for the first time.................................................................... 2-20
2.4 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-20
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 ............................................................................................... A-8

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical
outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These
devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the
manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
• Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0°C and 40°C.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
• Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support
This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility
and support on RAID.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to
yourself when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

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PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 specifications summary
CPU
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.
** Intel®Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset Intel®Z690 Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5333(OC)/5133(OC)/5000(OC)/4800(OC)/
4600(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/
3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/
2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel®Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
* Actual Memory frequency support depends on the CPU types and DRAM
modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL
(Qualified Vendors Lists).
Graphics
1 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI®port***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to
www.intel.com for any updates.
** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
*** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI®2.1.
Expansion Slots
Intel®12th Gen Processors*
1 x PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 x16 slot
Intel®Z690 Chipset**
1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
* Please check PCIe bifurcation table in support site.
** Supports Intel®Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot.
Storage
Total supports 3 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
- Intel®12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
Intel®Z690 Chipset**
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2260/2280
(supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280
(supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel®Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID
0/1/5/10.
** Intel®Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel®Optane Memory H Series on
PCH attached M.2 slots.
Ethernet 1 x Intel®1Gb Ethernet
Wireless & Bluetooth M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)*
* Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.
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PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 specifications summary
USB
Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 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*
* USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the
bandwidth.
Audio
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features:
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support
7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI®port
1 x Intel®1Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
Internal I/O Connectors
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
3 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
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 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
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PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 specifications summary
Internal I/O Connectors
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 Audio header (AAFP)
1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thunderbolt™ header
Special Features
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- Q-DIMM
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- ProCool
AURA Sync
- AURA RGB header
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
Software Features
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- AURA Sync
- Fan Xpert 4
AI Suite 3
- Performance And Power Saving Utility
TurboV EVO
EPU
DIGI+ VRM
ASUS CPU-Z
Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
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PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 specifications summary
BIOS 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System Windows®11 64-bit
Windows®10 64-bit
Form Factor mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for
the latest specifications.

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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 motherboard
Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x I/O Shield
2 x M.2 screw packages*
* The package including 2 screws and 1 nut is for installing an M.2 WIFI
module into the M.2 WIFI slot and an M.2 SSD module into the M.2_2 slot.
Installation Media 1 x Support DVD
Documentation 1 x User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.