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Gigabyte Motherboard Z690 AERO D (rev.1.x) Unique Features Introduction User Manual English

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Master your system performance with this comprehensive guide to essential motherboard utilities. Learn how to effortlessly update your BIOS using industry-leading tools like Q-Flash and @BIOS, ensuring maximum stability and safety through features such as DualBIOS and Q-Flash Plus. The manual also covers advanced hardware management, including EasyTune optimization, Fast Boot setup, RGB Fusion integration, and system monitoring via System Information Viewer. This guide is essential for PC builders and experienced users needing robust control over firmware updates and real-time performance monitoring (fan speed, temperature, voltage).

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Unique Features (Z690 Series)

BIOS Update Utilities .................................................................................................... 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...............................................................2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ...............................................................5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus ...................................................................................................6

APP Center ................................................................................................................... 2-1 Easy Tune..................................................................................................................9 2-2 Fast Boot ................................................................................................................10 2-3 Game Boost ............................................................................................................11 2-4 RGB Fusion ............................................................................................................12 2-5 Smart Backup .........................................................................................................14 2-6 System Information Viewer .....................................................................................16

Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison. The software setup menus are for reference only.

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Page 1 Unique Features (Z690 Series) BIOS Update Utilities .................................................................................................... 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...
Page 2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to e...
Page 3 Click Q-Flash (F8) or select the Q-Flash item on the System Info menu to access Q-Flash. B. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When ...
Page 4 Step 2: The screen will show that the BIOS file is being read from your USB flash drive. Please select Fast or Intact to begin the BIOS update. The screen will then display the update process. To ensu...
Page 5 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when perfo...
Page 6 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save...
Page 7 APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard (Note). Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App...
Page 8 Running the APP Center In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in the notification area to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). On the main menu, you can select an app to run or click Live Upd...
Page 9 2-1 Easy Tune GIGABYTE's Easy Tune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The Easy Tune Interfac...
Page 10 2-2 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Us...
Page 11 2-3 Game Boost This app allows you to flexibly manage your applications to optimize your gaming performance by freeing up system resources and memory usage. The Game Boost Interface Using Game Boost S...
Page 12 2-4 RGB Fusion This application allows you to enable or specify the lighting mode of the select device (Note 1) while in the Windows environment. The RGB Fusion Interface Using RGB Fusion The icon on ...
Page 13 Options for controlling the LEDs on the motherboard and digital LED strip. Click the motherboard icon for further settings. (Note) Select your desired area and select the LED color/ lighting behaviour...
Page 14 2-5 Smart Backup Smart Backup allows you to back up a partition as an image file every hour. You can use these images to restore your system or files when needed. The Smart Backup main menu: Button De...
Page 15 Recovering your system with Smart Backup: Steps: 1. Click the System Recovery button on the main menu. 2. Select the location where your backup is saved. 3. Use the time slider to select a time point....
Page 16 2-6 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operating system. You can also display the hardware monitor information on the de...

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Brand GIGABYTE
Pages 16
File Size 2.89 MB
Published May 30, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I update the BIOS if my system is powered off?

Use Q-Flash Plus. Save the latest BIOS to a USB drive, plug it in, and press the dedicated button for automatic flashing.

What happens if my main BIOS becomes corrupted or damaged?

If the main BIOS is compromised, the DualBIOS design ensures normal operation because a backup BIOS will take over during the next system boot.

Where can I monitor hardware temperature and fan speed status?

You must use the System Alert tab in the System Information Viewer to monitor temperature, voltage, and fan speeds, and set alarms if needed.

What is required for USB drives used when flashing the BIOS?

The flash drive or hard drive containing the BIOS file must be formatted using the FAT32/16/12 file system.

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