Motherboard ProArt Z690CREATOR WIFI
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Contents Safety information........................................................................................................ v About this guide.......................................................................................................... vi ProArt Z690-CREATOR WIFI specifications summary........................................... vii Connectors with shared bandwidth......................................................................... xii Package contents...............................
Appendix Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1 Warranty.................................................................................................................... A-8 ASUS contact information..................................................................................... A-10 Service and Support..............................................................................................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
ProArt Z690-CREATOR WIFI specifications summary Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. Chipset Intel® Z690 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max.
ProArt Z690-CREATOR WIFI specifications summary 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet Ethernet 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wireless & Bluetooth Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later. Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®) with up to 5V/3A, 15W charging support 6 x USB 3.
ProArt Z690-CREATOR WIFI specifications summary Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (support(s) USB Type-C®) Internal I/O Connectors 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.
ProArt Z690-CREATOR WIFI specifications summary ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-Connector - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.
ProArt Z690-CREATOR WIFI specifications summary UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY Software Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, PXE Operating System Form Factor Windows® 10 64-bit Windows® 11 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
Connectors with shared bandwidth C A D A F E F B F Configuration A PCIe 5.0 x16 PCIEX16(G5)_2 - 2 PCIe 5.0 x8 PCIe 5.0 x8 Configuration 1 (Default) B PCIe 3.0 x4 PCIEX16(G3) Configuration 1 (Default) C PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2_1 Configuration 1 (Default) D PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2_2 Configuration 1 (Default) E PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2_3 Configuration F xii 1 (Default) PCIEX16(G5)_1 M.2_4 SATA6G_5~8 1 (Default) PCIe 4.
SATA6G_5~8 will be suspended once either a SATA or NVMe device is detected at M.2_4.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x ProArt Z690-CREATOR WIFI motherboard 1 x DisplayPort cable Cables 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas Miscellaneous 2 x 2-in-1 M.2 rubber package(s) 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x Q-connector Installation Media Documentation 1 x Support DVD 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1700 CPU Intel® LGA 1700 compatible CPU Fan DDR5 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
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ProArt Z690-CREATOR WIFI Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-23 1-24 Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket 2. DIMM slots 3. Expansion slots 4. Fan and Pump headers 5. Power connectors 6. M.2 Slot 7. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. USB 2.0 header 11. Addressable Gen 2 header 12. AURA RGB header 13. Clear CMOS header 14. COM Port connector 15. CPU Over Voltage jumper 16.
1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. Chapter 1 1-4 • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU.
2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. Chapter 1 A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot.
Memory configurations You may install 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR5 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Chapter 1 You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
3. Expansion slots Chapter 1 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Please refer to the following table for the recommended VGA configuration.
Recommended VGA configuration Chapter 1 Slot Description 1 PCIEX16(G5)_1 2 PCIEX16(G5)_2 3 PCIEX16(G3) 1-8 Single VGA x16 - Dual VGA x8 x8 x4 Triple VGA x8 x8 x4 • Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
4. Fan and Pump headers Chapter 1 The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to the AIO_PUMP header.
5. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
6. M.2 slot Chapter 1 The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 SSD modules. • Intel® 12th Gen Processors - M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® Z690 Chipset: -M .2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) • M.2_4 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_5~8.
7. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 If you installed SATA storage devices, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z690 chipset. 1-12 • M.2_4 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_5~8. SATA6G_5~8 will be suspended once either a SATA or NVMe device is detected at M.2_4.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front Panel connector • The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® module is purchased separately. • For PD 3.0 support, ensure to connect the 6-pin PD_12V_PWR connector. • PD 3.0 up to DC 5V/3A 60W fast charging technology is only supported on CC Logic Devices. In S5 (Soft Off State) PD 3.0 only provides power delivery of up to 10W. ProArt Z690-CREATOR WIFI Chapter 1 The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® module for additional USB 3.
9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. Chapter 1 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.
10. USB 2.0 header Chapter 1 The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
11. Addressable Gen2 header The Addressable Gen2 header allows you to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. Chapter 1 The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs.
12. AURA RGB header Chapter 1 The AURA RGB header allows you to connect RGB LED strips. The AURA RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.
13. Clear CMOS header The Clear CMOS header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup parameters. Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.
14. COM Port connector Chapter 1 The COM (Serial) Port connector allows you to connect a COM port module. Connect the COM port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening on the system chassis. The COM port module is purchased separately.
15. CPU Over Voltage jumper Chapter 1 The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system (depending on the type of the installed CPU). Set to pins 2-3 to increase the CPU voltage setting, or set to pins 1-2 to use the default CPU voltage setting. 16. Front Panel Audio header The front panel audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this header.
17. System Panel header Chapter 1 The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Storage Device Activity LED header (HDD_LED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED.
18. Thermal Sensor header Chapter 1 The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard’s component to detect its temperature. The thermal sensor is purchased separately.
19. TPM header Chapter 1 The TPM header allows you to connect a TPM module, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM module is purchased separately. 20. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process.
21. 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the 8-pin power plug is not connected.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket.
Chapter 2 Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before locking the lever latch under the retention tab. Failure to do so may cause damages to your system when installing the cooling system.
2.1.2 Cooling system installation • Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. • Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before installing the cooling system, failure to do so may cause damages to your system.
• We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on an Intel® 600 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS’ Intel® 600 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the cooling system. • Push-pin type LGA1200 compatible cooling systems cannot be installed to this motherboard.
To install an AIO cooler We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on an Intel® 600 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS’ Intel® 600 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the cooling system.
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2.1.4 M.2 installation • The illustrations only show the installation steps for a single M.2 slot, the steps are the same for the other M.2 slots if you wish to install an M.2 to another M.2 slot. • Use a Phillips screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands mentioned in this section. • If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged and needs to replaced, we recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. • The M.2 is purchased separately. 1.
• To install an M.2 to M.2_1 and M.2_3 slot For 2280, 22110 length A. (optional) Remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw at the 2280 length screw hole. Follow step A only when you wish to install an 22110 length M.2. B. (optional) Install the bundled M.2 rubber pad if you are installing a single sided M.2 storage device. DO NOT install the bundled M.2 rubber pads when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device. The rubber pad installed by default is compatible with double sided M.
For 2242, 2260 length A. (optional) Remove the M.2 rubber pad. Follow this step only if you wish to install an M.2 to type 2242. B. (optional) If required, remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw at the 2280 length screw hole. C. Install the M.2 Q-Latch to the M.2 length screw hole you wish to install your M.2 to. D. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. F. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.
• To install an M.2 to M.2_2 and M.2_4 slot For 2280 length A. (optional) Install the bundled M.2 rubber pad if you are installing a single sided M.2 storage device. DO NOT install the bundled M.2 rubber pads when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device. The rubber pad installed by default is compatible with double sided M.2 storage devices. B. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. C. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. D. Rotate the M.
For 2242, 2260 length A. (optional) Remove the M.2 rubber pad. Follow this step only if you wish to install an M.2 to type 2242. B. Install the M.2 Q-Latch to the M.2 length screw hole you wish to install your M.2 to. C. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. E. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 in place. Chapter 2 D.
4. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pads on the bottom of the heatsinks. If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged and needs to replaced, we recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. 5. Replace the heatsinks. 6. Secure the heatsinks using the screws removed previously.
2.1.5 Motherboard installation Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel. 2. Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 1. DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
2.1.6 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.
Chapter 2 The PD_12V_PWR connector provides additional power for your PCIe X16 slots. To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector (PD_12V_PWR) else only 27W will be supported.
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2.1.8 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® connector Chapter 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 2.0 USB 3.
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2.1.10 Thunderbolt™ 4 monitor connection Refer to the Thunderbolt™ 4 card and DisplayPort configuration section on the next page for more details on the configurations available using the DP IN and Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports. 1. Connect the bundled ASUS DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort on a discrete graphic card and to the DisplayPort IN port on the motherboard. Refer to section Rear I/O connection for the location of the DisplayPort IN port. Chapter 2 DisplayPort IN DisplayPort 2.
Thunderbolt™ 4 card and DisplayPort configuration DO NOT hot swap the DisplayPort IN 1, DisplayPort IN 2, USB Type-C® 1, and USB Type-C® 2 ports when your motherboard is powered on. If you have a CPU with integrated graphics and wish to only use a single Thunderbolt™ output with DisplayPort 1.4, we recommend you connect the external graphics card to the DisplayPort IN 1 port and connect the Thunderbolt™ compatible display to the USB Type-C® 1 port for optimal performance.
DisplayPort IN input to DisplayPort USB Type-C® output (Using a CPU without integrated graphics) A DP-IN 1 no input DP-IN 2 no input USB Type-C® 1 output USB Type-C® 2 output - - Not supported V Only USB Type-C® 2 has output. Output standard depends on external graphics card. - Only USB Type-C® 1 has output. Output standard depends on external graphics card.
4. DisplayPort IN input to Thunderbolt™ USB Type-C® output (Using a CPU without integrated graphics) We recommend using configuration C when you are using 1 output. USB Type-C® 1 output USB Type-C® 2 output - - Not supported - - Not supported - Only USB Type-C® 1 can output via Thunderbolt™. Output standard depends on external graphics card. V Both USB Type-C® 1 and USB Type-C® 2 output via Thunderbolt™.
2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Chapter 2 Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons. The illustration above is for reference only.
2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. To use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. Insert a USB storage device to the BIOS FlashBack™ port. We recommend you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. Chapter 2 2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. 3. Manually rename the file as PAZ690CW.
Chapter 2 For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below.
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. DisplayPort IN port for Thunderbolt™ 4 Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 HDMI® port Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port E1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 1 Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port E2 USB 3.
* Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF GREEN BLINKING No link Linked Data activity OFF No link 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps connection 2.5 Gbps connection 1 Gbps connection OFF GREEN ORANGE ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port * Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port LED indications Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF No link GREEN Linked GREEN 10 Gbps BLINKING Data activity ORANGE 5 Gbps / 2.
Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 2-channel Speakers Connect to 4-channel Speakers 2-28 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Chapter 2 Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.
2.4 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: 6. a. Monitor b. External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c.
Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term “BIOS” in this user guide refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PAZ690CW.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3.
3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations. For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112, Taiwan ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany ASUSTeK (UK) LIMITED Address: 1st Floor, Sackville House, 143-149 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 6BL, England, United Kingdom Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.