GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Z690 AERO G User manual

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Z690 AERO G
Z690 AERO G DDR4
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-Z69AOG4-1101R
Z690 AERO G DDR4Z690 AERO G

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example,
"REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision
before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Product Introduction.......................................................................................4
1-1 Motherboard Layout......................................................................................... 4
1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram ............................................................................ 6
1-3 Box Contents.................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................8
2-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 8
2-2 Product Specications...................................................................................... 9
2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 13
2-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 16
2-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 17
2-6 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 18
2-7 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 20
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................35
Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers................................................37
4-1 Operating System Installation ........................................................................ 37
4-2 Drivers Installation.......................................................................................... 38
Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................39
5-1 Conguring a RAID Set.................................................................................. 39
Regulatory Notices.................................................................................................... 40
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 44

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1-1 Motherboard Layout
Temperature sensor
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
DP_HDMI
U32G2
U32C
U32G2_LAN
U320G
LGA1700
ATX
AUDIO
DDR5_A1 DDR5_A2 DDR5_B1 DDR5_B2
BAT
Intel®Z690
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
THB_C1 THB_C2
CODEC
PCIEX16
PCIEX4_1
PCIEX4_2
F_U320G
F_U32
SYS_FAN6_PUMP
SYS_FAN5_PUMP
EC_TEMP2
EC_TEMP1
6080110
M2A_CPU
6080110
M2P_SB
6080110
M2Q_SB
6080110
M2M_SB
Z690 AERO G
RST_SW
F_USB2
RST
COM LED_C1F_AUDIO
SPI_TPM F_USB1D_LED1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN3 F_PANEL
CPU_FAN
CPU_OPT
SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN4
QFLASH_PLUS
iTE®
Super I/O
D_LED2 LED_C2
ATX_12V_2X4_1
ATX_12V_2X2
USB 2.0 Hub
QFLED
USB 3.2
Gen 1 Hub
NOISE_SENSOR
SATA3 357
246
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
USB20
U32
Intel®
2.5GbE LAN
M2_WIFI

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Temperature sensor
DP_HDMI
U32G2
U32C
U32G2_LAN
U320G
LGA1700
ATX
AUDIO
DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2
BAT
Intel®Z690
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
THB_C1 THB_C2
CODEC
PCIEX16
PCIEX4_1
PCIEX4_2
F_U320G
F_U32
SYS_FAN6_PUMP
SYS_FAN5_PUMP
EC_TEMP2
EC_TEMP1
6080110
M2A_CPU
6080110
M2P_SB
6080110
M2Q_SB
6080110
M2M_SB
Z690 AERO G DDR4
RST_SW
F_USB2
RST
COM LED_C1F_AUDIO
SPI_TPM F_USB1D_LED1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN3 F_PANEL
CPU_FAN
CPU_OPT
SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN4
QFLASH_PLUS
iTE®
Super I/O
D_LED2 LED_C2
ATX_12V_2X4_1
ATX_12V_2X2
USB 2.0 Hub
QFLED
USB 3.2
Gen 1 Hub
NOISE_SENSOR
SATA3 357
246
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
USB20
U32
Intel®
2.5GbE LAN
M2_WIFI

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1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram
LGA1700 CPU
DMI 4.0
4 USB 2.0/1.1
4 USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 USB Type-C®,
with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
2 USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 USB 2.0/1.1
Intel®Z690
USB 3.2
Gen 1 Hub
USB 2.0
Hub
PCI Express 5.0 Bus
PCI Express 4.0 Bus
1 PCI Express x16
1 M.2 Socket 3
(M2A_CPU)
x16
Line Out
Mic
S/PDIF Out
CODEC
SPI
Bus
PCI Express 3.0 Bus
x4
2 PCI Express x4
TPM
BIOS
eSPI
Bus
iTE®
Super I/O COM
DDI
1 USB Type-C®,
with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
DisplayPort In
Switch
DDI
HDMI 1.4
LAN
RJ45
x1
Intel®
2.5GbE LAN
x1
M.2 WIFI
4 SATA 6Gb/s
(SATA3 4~7)
1 M.2 Socket 3
(M2M_SB)
2 SATA 6Gb/s
(SATA3 2, 3)
PCI Express 4.0 Bus
2 M.2 Socket 3
(M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
Switch
or
CPU CLK+/- (80~800 MT/s)
DDR5 4800/4000 MT/sj
DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MT/sk
jOnly for Z690 AERO G.
kOnly for Z690 AERO G DDR4.

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1-3 Box Contents
5Z690 AERO G or Z690 AERO G DDR4 motherboard
5User's Manual
5One antenna
5Two SATA cables
5One noise detection cable
5M.2 screws
* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.

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2-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's
manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure
the power supply has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certied computer technician.
•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

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2-2 ProductSpecications
CPU LGA1700 socket: Support for 13th Generation Intel®Core™Processors and 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 Support for DDR5 4800/4000 MT/s memory modulesj
Support for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MT/s memory modulesk
4 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)
of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in
non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel®HD Graphics support:
- 1 x USB Type-C®port, supporting USB Type-C®and DisplayPort video
outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* Support for drawing tablets and 20V@3A of power delivery.
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.
(Graphics specications may vary depending on CPU or graphics card support.)
Audio Realtek®ALC4080 CODEC
High Denition Audio
2-channel analog output
Support for S/PDIF Out
- 7.1-channel digital signals
* Actual output of digital signals may vary depending on the playback content and
software used, and an external DAC is required.
LAN Intel®2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless
Communication
Module
Intel®Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (For PCB rev. 1.0)
- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
- BLUETOOTH 5.2
- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
Intel®Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (For PCB rev. 1.1)
- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
- BLUETOOTH 5.2
- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
Intel®Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (For PCB rev. 1.2)
- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.2
- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
jOnly for Z690 AERO G.
kOnly for Z690 AERO G DDR4.

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Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 5.0 standard.)
2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
(The PCIEX4 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Storage Interface CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
- 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe
4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
* Refer to "2-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA
connectors.
Intel®Optane™Memory Ready
* System acceleration with Intel®Optane™Memory can only be enabled on the M.2
connectors supported by the Chipset.
USB Chipset:
- 2 x USB Type-C®ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support (1 port on the back
panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header)
- 1 x USB Type-C®port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers