Gigabyte Motherboard Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 User Manual (English, version 1001) (rev.1.0)
Summary
This user manual serves as a comprehensive guide for the Z690 UD series motherboard. It details everything from initial hardware installation—including CPU, RAM, and expansion cards—to advanced setup procedures like BIOS configuration and operating system/driver installation. Designed for PC builders and technical users, this resource provides all necessary steps to ensure optimal performance and reliable use of your new motherboard.
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Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 Z690 UD DDR4 V2
User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z69UX42-1001R
Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 Z690 UD DDR4 V2
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Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 Z690 UD DDR4 V2 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z69UX42-1001R Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 Z690 UD DDR4 V2 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on glo...
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Copyright © 2022 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction .......................................................................................4 1-1 Motherboard Layout ..........................................
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1-1 Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X2 CPU_OPT ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN LED_C2 KB_MS_USB20 D_LED2 SYS_FAN1 M2_WIFIj LGA1700 USB 2.0 Hub DP_HDMI U320G SYS_FAN2B U32G2 M2 Q_ SB M2 ...
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1-2 Box Contents Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 or Z690 UD DDR4 V2 motherboard User's Manual Antennaj Two SATA cables M.2 screws * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend o...
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic dischar...
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2-2 Product Specifications CPU LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache vari...
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Storage Interface CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD...
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Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Connectors 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)j 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI port 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (r...
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Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Z690 UD AX DDR4 V2 Z6...
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2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU s...
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B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Finger Tab jGently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. kComple...
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C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for you...
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2-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, ...
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2-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came...
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2-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note), make sure to insert...
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB Typ...
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2-7 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4 13) SPDIF_O 2) ATX 14) F_U32C 3) CPU_FAN 15) F_U32 4) SYS_FAN1/2A/2B 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 5) SYS_FAN3_PUMP 17) THB_C1/THB_C2 6) CPU_OPT 18) COM 7) D_LED...
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DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 1/2) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x2, 2x4, 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable pow...
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DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2A/2B (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan c...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_ US B3 F_ F_ F_ DEBUG PORT F_USB3 F F_ US B3 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) _ F The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers p...
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8) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power DEBUG DEBUG rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m. PORT ...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ S_ F_USB3 F _S _ U F_USB3 F F_USB3 F _ F 10) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2Q_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) _ 0 F There are two types of M.2 SSDs...
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DEBUG PORT 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the ...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make s...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB3 F 14) F_U32C (USB Type-C® Header with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Support) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and can provide one USB port. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Defi...
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F_USB30F_ U F_ F_ F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ _ U F_USB3 F 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an o...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ B_ 18) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local deale...
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20) RST_SW/RST (Reset Button/Reset Jumper) The reset button (RST_SW) allows users to quickly turn on/off the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduc...
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22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB3 F 24) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on. If the CP...
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST)...
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Startup Screen: The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or ...
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Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. If you want to install an operati...
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4-2 Drivers Installation After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of the desktop asking if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE ...
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Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 ≥3 Drives Number of hard (Number of hard (Number of hard Size of the smallest Array Cap...
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Regulatory Notices United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Nam...
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Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only European Union (EU) CE-Konformitätserklärung operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain Dieses Produkte mit CE-K...
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European Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. This equipme...
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| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 24.16 MB |
| Published | June 05, 2026 |
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What precautions must be taken during hardware installation?
The motherboard contains delicate electronic circuits; care must be taken to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD) prior to mounting components.
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