Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO User Manual

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Z690 AORUS PRO
Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-Z69PRO4-1101R
Z690 AORUS
PRO
Z690 AORUS
PRO DDR4

Gigabyte Z690 AORUS PRO Specifications

General

Processor socket	LGA 1700
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9
ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR5-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	4000, 4800, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200 MHz
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported	10
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2304 pixels
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
Headphone outputs	2
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-C
DisplayPort version	1.2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
Number of SATA III connectors	6
PCI Express x16 slots	3
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth version	5.2
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model	Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chip	Realtek ALC4080
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z690
PC health monitoring	FAN, Noise, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	5.0
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version	2.7
Cables included	SATA
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security, cFosSpeed
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Weight	1000 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm
Height	70 mm

Summary

Product Introduction

Motherboard Layout

Diagram showing the layout of motherboard components and connectors.

Motherboard Block Diagram

Illustrates the system architecture and component connections.

Box Contents

Lists all items included in the product package.

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Important safety and handling guidelines before hardware installation.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard.

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its cooler.

Installing the Memory

Instructions for installing RAM modules and configuring dual channel.

Installing an Expansion Card

Procedure for installing expansion cards like GPUs or network cards.

Back Panel Connectors

Explanation of all ports and connectors on the motherboard's rear panel.

Onboard Buttons and LED

Information on motherboard's physical buttons and status LEDs.

Internal Connectors

Details on all internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup Overview

Overview of BIOS functions, access methods, and upgrade utilities.

Installing the Operating System and Drivers

Operating System Installation

Guide for installing the operating system, including driver loading.

Drivers Installation

Steps for installing necessary drivers and GIGABYTE applications.

Appendix

Configuring a RAID Set

Instructions on setting up RAID arrays using storage devices.

Debug LED Codes

Explains POST codes displayed on debug LEDs for troubleshooting.