Z690 AERO G Z690 AERO G DDR4 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z69AOG4-1001R Z690 AERO G Z690 AERO G DDR4 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction........................................................................................4 1-1 1-2 1-3 Motherboard Layout.......................................................................................... 4 Motherboard Block Diagram............................................................................. 6 Box Contents.....................................................................................................
Chapter 1 1-1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X2 USB20 CPU_OPT D_LED2 ATX_12V_2X4_1 LED_C2 ATX LGA1700 SYS_FAN6_PUMP USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub 60 110 80 60 DDR5_A1 PCIEX4_1 3 5 7 SATA3 2 4 6 M2Q_SB Intel® Z690 M2M_SB CODEC USB 2.
CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X2 USB20 CPU_OPT D_LED2 ATX_12V_2X4_1 LED_C2 ATX LGA1700 60 110 80 60 PCIEX4_1 SYS_FAN5_PUMP 3 5 7 SATA3 2 4 6 M2Q_SB Intel® Z690 M2M_SB CODEC USB 2.0 Hub M_BIOS PCIEX4_2 QFLED F_AUDIO Temperature sensor COM LED_C1 D_LED1 F_USB2 SPI_TPM QFLASH_PLUS F_USB1 -5- CPU DRAM VGA BOOT 80 THB_C1 THB_C2 110 M2_WIFI iTE Super I/O ® F_U320G 60 DDR4_B2 80 DDR4_B1 M2A_CPU 110 PCIEX16 DDR4_A2 60 110 Intel® 2.
1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (80~800 MHz) x16 DDR5 4800/4000 MHzj DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHzk 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express 4.0 Bus LGA1700 CPU 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) HDMI 1.4 DDI DMI 4.0 BIOS SPI Bus TPM 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 2 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 4 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 4~7) 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A PCI Express 4.0 Bus 2 M.2 Socket 3 (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB) 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 or 2 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI Express 3.
1-3 Box Contents 55 Z690 AERO G or Z690 AERO G DDR4 motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 One antenna 55 Two SATA cables 55 One noise detection cable 55 M.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.
Chapter 2 2-1 Hardware Installation 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.
2-2 Product Specifications CPU LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.
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.
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 4 x M.
Hardware Monitor Unique Features BIOS Bundled Software Operating System Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. Noise detection 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.
2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Finger Tab u j Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. k Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. l Use the finger tab on the side of the metal load plate to lift open the metal load plate with the plastic protective cover attached to it. l k j v Pin One Hold the CPU with your fingers by the edges.
C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) u Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU. j v k k Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally.
2-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design.
2-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1.
2-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this connector to connect an antenna. Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better signal reception. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB Type-C® Port (with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Support) This port supports GIGABYTE VisionLINK technology and has display and data transmission capabilities with 20V@3A(60W) of power delivery. You can connect a drawing tablet to this port. This port also supports standard USB Type-C® and DisplayPort display output.
2-7 Internal Connectors 1 6 3 8 9 2 7 5 12 16 15 25 12 20 12 10 12 11 22 23 14 18 8 9 19 17 7 24 4 21 13 1) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4_1 14) F_AUDIO 2) ATX 15) F_U320G 3) CPU_FAN 16) F_U32 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 17) F_USB1/F_USB2 5) SYS_FAN5/6_PUMP 18) COM 6) CPU_OPT 19) SPI_TPM 7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 20) THB_C1/THB_C2 8) D_LED1/D_LED2 21) CLR_CMOS 9) LED_C1/LED_C2 22) RST_SW/RST 10) NOISE_SENSOR 23) BAT 11) SATA3 2/3/4/5/6/7 24) QFLASH_PLUS 12) M2A_CPU/M
1/2) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX (2x2, 2x4 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN Pin No.
6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Pin No.
M2_32G with G M.2 MINI PCI M2_10G M2_WI Pin No. 1 2 3 4 SATA_SGP LED_C1 Connect your RGB LED strip to the header. The power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip.
UG T 10) NOISE_SENSOR (Noise Detection Header) This header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to detect the noise inside the case. Pin No. 1 2 1 Definition Noise Detection GND Noise Detection Cable 1 For more information on the noise detection function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "System Information Viewer.
M2_10G XDP_CPU XDP_PCH F_USB3 (Front Panel) (GA-IVB) ATX_12V_2X3 OC_LED/OC_BT GPIOX8 OC_LED/OC_BT M.2 Wi-Fi M2_WIFI M2_10G TPM_new SPI_TPM F_USB3 (Front Panel) M2_WIFI EXT_PWR TPM_new M2_10G M2_10G with WIFI module SPI_TPM 12) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2Q_SB/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) OC_LED/OC_BT GPIOX8 There are two types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. Be sure to verify which type of M2_WIFI M.2 SSDs is supported by the M.2 socket you want to use. Please note that an M.
Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: The availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2 sockets. The M2M_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 2, 3 connector. Refer to the following tables for details. •• M2A_CPU: Type of M.2 SSD Connector SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 SATA3 6 SATA3 7 M.2 PCIe SSD a a a a a a No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 SATA3 6 SATA3 7 M.
13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
(Z97X-SOC Force) M2_10G LED_IO (4-pin) TPM_new OC_LED/OC_BT SPI_TPM 14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) SATA_SGP J_HDMI(NH)The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer. 1 M_SATA PWM Switch (X58A-OC) DIP TPM w/housing 1 1 2 3 10 Definition D2+ D2GND BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) SSTX2+ SSTX2GND SSRX2+ SSRX2VBUS No Pin DIP 1 2 3 DIP 1 2 3 DIP 11 Pin No. Definition Pin No. 1 VBUS 11 2 SSRX112 3 SSRX1+ 13 G.
1 Switcher (X58A-OC) 18) COM (Serial Port Header) 1 M_SATA 1 1 The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. BIOS_PH (GA-IVB) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) Pin No.
GPIOX8 EXT_PWR M2_10G with W M.2 MINI PCIE 20) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connectors) LED_C(5-pin) The connectors (4-pin) Thunderbolt™ add-in card. are used to connect to SPDIF_O a GIGABYTE SYS_FANTHB_C1 BAT VROC 1 THB_C2 1 M2_32G with GC-M THB_C1 GAIN USB20_OB THB_C eDP F_USB30/31C F_USB31C USB20_OB eDP THB_C THB_C F_USB31C F_USB30/31C Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card.
22) RST_SW/RST (Reset Button/Reset Jumper) The reset button (RST_SW) allows users to quickly turn on/off the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. The reset jumper (RST) can connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. 1 Pin No.
SATA_Express PCIe/DIMM Control (Z97X-SOC Force) LED_IO (4-pin) TPM_ne OC_LED/OC_BT 24) QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) J_HDMI(NH) THB_C Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest SATA_SGP BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
Startup Screen: The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to accept. The system will boot from the device immediately.
Chapter 4 4-1 Installing the Operating System and Drivers Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. If you want to install an operating system on a RAID volume, you need to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Refer to the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RA
4-2 Drivers Installation After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of the desktop asking if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via APP Center. Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install Configuration\APP Center Download & Install is set to Enabled.) When the End User License Agreement dialog box appears, press to install APP Center.
Chapter 5 5-1 Appendix Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels Minimum Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity Fault Tolerance RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 ≥2 2 ≥3 4 (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive No Size of the smallest drive Yes Before you begin, please prepare the following items: This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10.
Regulatory Notices United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z690 AERO G/Z690 AERO G DDR4 Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
European Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States. The low band 5.15 -5.35 GHz is for indoor use only.
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