Gigabyte Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS User Manual

Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS
(Z690I A ULTRA PLUS)
Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS DDR4
(Z690I A ULTRA PLUS D4)
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
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Gigabyte Z690I AORUS ULTRA PLUS Specifications

General

Form Factor	Mini-ITX
Chipset	Intel Z690
CPU Socket	LGA 1700
Memory Support	DDR5
Maximum Memory	64 GB
Memory Slots	2
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 5.0 x16
Audio	Realtek ALC4080
Storage Interface	4 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 4 x USB 2.0
Network	Intel 2.5GbE LAN, Intel WiFi 6E
Video Outputs	1 x HDMI 2.1
Memory Speed	Up to 6200 MHz (OC)

Summary

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

1-1 Motherboard Layout

Details the physical layout of components and connectors on the motherboard.

1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram

Illustrates the functional connections between major motherboard components and peripherals.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2-1 Installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines for preventing damage during installation.

2-2 Product Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications for the motherboard's features and components.

2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step instructions for safely installing the CPU and its cooling solution.

2-4 Installing the Memory

Guides users on how to properly install RAM modules into the motherboard slots.

2-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Explains the procedure for installing expansion cards like GPUs or network cards.

2-6 Back Panel Connectors

Describes the purpose and connectivity of external ports on the motherboard's rear panel.

2-7 Internal Connectors

Details the function and location of various internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers

4-1 Operating System Installation

Guides the user through the process of installing the operating system, including driver loading.

4-2 Drivers Installation

Details how to install drivers and supplementary GIGABYTE applications post-OS installation.

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-1 Configuring a RAID Set

Provides instructions for setting up and managing RAID storage arrays.