Z690 AORUS ELITE STEALTH (rev.1.0) User Manual
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Optimize your system build with this comprehensive guide for the Z690 A ELITE STEALTH motherboard. This manual is essential reading for advanced PC builders and enthusiasts, detailing every step from unboxing to final setup. Learn where all components connect using detailed layout diagrams, master hardware installation (CPU, RAM, expansions), and navigate crucial processes like BIOS configuration and operating system driver installation. Start connecting the ultimate high-performance computing experience seamlessly.
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Z690 A ELITE STEALTH (Z690 AORUS ELITE STEALTH)
User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z69ELTS-1001R
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Z690 A ELITE STEALTH (Z690 AORUS ELITE STEALTH) User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z69ELTS-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill...
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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 Front View USB20 USB 2.0 Hub LGA1700 DP_HDMI20 U32 M2 M_ SB M2 Q_ SB M2 P_ SB M2 A_ CP Z6 LI TE TE AL TH U32_LAN (Z 0 A OR US LI TE TE AL TH DD R5...
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SA TA Back View CPU_OPT D_LED2LED_C2 ATX_12V_2X4ATX_12V_2X2 CPU_FAN THB_C2 THB_C1 SYS_FAN2 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN3F_PANEL QFLASH_PLUS F_USB2 D_LED1 SYS_FAN4_PUMP SYS_FAN1 F_USB1 LED_C1 F_AUDIO
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1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 P CI xp re ss x1 2 P CI xp re ss x4 PCI Express 5.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (80~800 MHz) x16 DDR5 4800/4000 MHz LGA1700 CPU PCI Express 4.0 Bus DDI Display Port HDMI 2.0 1 M.2 S...
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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 13th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for...
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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: - 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4...
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Back Panel 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support Connectors 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x HDMI 2.0 port 1 x Display Port 1 x RJ-45...
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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 The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3...
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Line Out The line out jack. Mic In The Mic in jack. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using...
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2-7 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4 11) F_PANEL 2) ATX 12) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 13) F_U32C 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 14) F_U32 5) SYS_FAN4_PUMP 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 6) CPU_OPT 16) THB_C1/THB_C2 7) LED...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ DEBUG PORT F_USB3 F 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...
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DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cab...
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DEBUG PORT 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 design. When connecting a fan ca...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_ US B3 F_ F_ F_ F_USB3 F S F F_ US B3 8) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum po...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB3 F S_ _ U _S S_ _ U _S B S S S F_USB3 F B S S S F_USB3 F F_USB3 F 10) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2Q_SB/M2...
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Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: The availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2 sockets. The M2M_SB connector shares bandwidth ...
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DEBUG 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 pin a...
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F_USB30F_ U F_ F_ F_USB3 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 th...
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14) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB30F_ U F_ F_ F_USB3 F F_USB3 F S _ 16) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connectors) The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card...
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18) 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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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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Manual Details
| Brand | Elite |
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| Pages | 36 |
| File Size | 12.93 MB |
| Published | June 03, 2026 |
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