Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4 - User Manual

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Z690 AORUS ELITE AX
Z690 AORUS ELITE
Z690 A ELITE AX DDR4
(Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4)
Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-Z69ELW4-1101R
Z690 AORUS
ELITE AX
Z690 AORUS
ELITE
Z690 A ELITE AX
DDR4
Z690 AORUS
ELITE DDR4

Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4 Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z690
CPU Socket	LGA 1700
Memory Type	DDR4
Memory Slots	4
Max Memory	128 GB
PCIe x1 Slots	1
Storage Interface	6 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Ports	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports	4
USB 2.0 Ports	8
Form Factor	ATX
Network	Intel 2.5GbE LAN
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
M.2 Slots	3
Audio	Realtek ALC1220-VB
LAN	2.5GbE
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)

Summary

Product Introduction

Motherboard Layout

Detailed diagram of motherboard components and connectors.

Motherboard Block Diagram

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Safety guidelines and procedures before hardware installation.

Product Specifications

Technical details of the motherboard's hardware components.

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for CPU and cooler installation.

Installing the Memory

Instructions for installing RAM modules.

Installing an Expansion Card

Guide on how to install expansion cards like GPUs.

Back Panel Connectors

Internal Connectors

Details and pinouts for internal motherboard headers.

BIOS Setup

Installing the Operating System and Drivers

Operating System Installation

Steps for installing the OS, including RAID driver.

Drivers Installation

Process for installing motherboard drivers and utilities.

Appendix

Configuring a RAID Set