Gigabyte Motherboard Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE User Manual (rev.1.0) - English (Version 1001)
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Optimize your PC build with detailed guidance for the Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE DDR4 Motherboard. This comprehensive user manual is essential reading for new builders and experienced tech users alike. It provides step-by-step instructions covering everything from initial hardware installation (including CPU and memory setup) to thorough BIOS configuration and operating system driver installation, ensuring you can maximize performance immediately.
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Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE (Z690I A ULTRA LITE) Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE DDR4 (Z690I A ULTRA LITE D4)
User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z69IU5L-1001R
Z690I AORUS Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE ULTRA LITE DDR4
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Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE (Z690I A ULTRA LITE) Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE DDR4 (Z690I A ULTRA LITE D4) User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z69IU5L-1001R Z690I AORUS Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE ULTRA LITE DDR4 For more p...
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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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QF LA SH _P LU Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1-1 Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN1 CPU_OPT CPU_FAN M2 A_ CP U (N ote 2) BAT LGA1700 DP_HDMI20 USB20 E_AUDIO SATA3 U320G M2 P_ SB BT CO NN EC TO Z...
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QF LA SH _P LU ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN1 CPU_OPT CPU_FAN M2 A_ CP U (N ote 2) BAT LGA1700 DP_HDMI20 USB20 E_AUDIO SATA3 U320G M2 P_ SB BT CO NN EC TO Z6 I A OR US LT RA IT DD R4 DD R4 _A U32G2_LAN Intel® 2...
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1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 P CI xp re ss x1 PCI Express 3.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (80~800 MHz) x16 DDR5 4800/4000 MHzj DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHzk LGA1700 CPU PCI Express 4.0 Bus HDMI 2.0 1 ...
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1-3 Box Contents Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE or Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE DDR4 motherboard User's Manual One antenna Two SATA cables One RGB LED strip extension cable One front USB header extension cable Thre...
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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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USB Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support - 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header - 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Typ...
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I/O Controller i TE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Voltage detection Monitor Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the...
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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 Display Port (Note 1) Display Port delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. Display Port can support HDCP 2.3 content pr...
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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. Q-Flash...
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2-7 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V_2X4 11) F_PANEL 2) ATX 12) SPEAKER 3) EXT_PWR (Note 1) 13) F_U32C 4) CPU_FAN 14) F_U32 5) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 (Note1) 15) F_USB (Note 1) 6) CPU_OPT 16) CLR_CMOS 7) D_L...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ DEBUG PORT F_USB3 F 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable powe...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ DE BU PO RT F_USB3 F DEBUG 3) EXT_PWR (Note) (External Power Connector) _ F PORT _S Connect one end of the EXT_PWR cable to this connector and the other end to your power supply. ...
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F_ US B3 F_ F_ F_ DEBUG PORT F_ US B3 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion desig...
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DEBUG DEBUG PORT PORT DEBUG 8) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m....
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB30F_ U F_ F_ F_USB3 F 10) M2A_CPU (Note 1) /M2P_SB (Note 2) (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) There are two types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. This motherboar...
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11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negativ...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB3 F 13) F_U32C (USB Type-C® Header with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and can provide one USB port. F_USB3 F_USB30 3 Pin No. Defini...
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15) F_USB (Note) (USB 2.0/1.1 Header) Connect one end of the front USB header extension cable to this header and the other ends to two USB brackets. The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. E...
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F_USB30F_ U F_ F_ 17) BAT (Battery) S B_ The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Re...
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19) 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 sure the wire assign...
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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 5k RAID 10k Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 ≥3 Drives Number of hard (Number of hard (Number of hard Size of the smallest Array C...
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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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European Union (EU) CE Declaration of Conformity CE Declaración de conformidad This device complies with the following directives: Electromagnetic Este producto que llevan la marca CE cumplen con las ...
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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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Manual Details
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 20.27 MB |
| Published | June 02, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the motherboard's revision number?
Look for "REV: X.X." on the physical board. Example: "REV: 1.0" means version 1.0.
Where can I find more product details?
Visit GIGABYTE's main website at https://www.gigabyte.com.
What must be done before altering motherboard BIOS or drivers?
You must check the specific motherboard revision number to ensure compatibility and accurate information.
Is the product safe for home use in Europe?
Yes, this equipment is suitable for home and office use across all European Community Member States and EFTA Member States.