Gigabyte Z690 AORUS TACHYON - Back Panel Connectors

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2-7 Back Panel Connectors
Q-Flash Plus Button
(Note)
Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest
BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you can now ash the BIOS
automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The Q-Flash Plus button will ash when the BIOS
matching and ashing activities start and will stop ashing when the main BIOS ashing is complete.
OC Ignition button
The OC Ignition button allows overclockers and DIY users to pre-test water cooling setups when building
up their computers without needing to boot the system. It also allows the system fans to keep spinning
at a low temperature and allows for a rmware update even without a CPU installed. Visit GIGABYTE's
website for more usages and features.
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0
specication. 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 specication and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1
and USB 2.0 specication. Use this port for USB devices.
HDMI 2.0 Port
The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio
formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output.
You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is
4096x2160@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)
Use this connector to connect an antenna.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
(The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Tighten the antenna to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better
signal reception.
(Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's
website for more information.
Activity LED
Speed LED
LAN Port
Speed LED:
State Description
Green 2.5 Gbps data rate
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Off 100 Mbps data rate
Activity LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
On No data transmission or receiving is occurring