Asrock Z690M-ITX/ax User Manual
Version 1.0
Published October 2021
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Radio transmit power per transceiver ty pe
Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP)
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5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm
WiFi
Bluetooth 2400-2483.5 MHz 8.5 + / -1.5 dbm
5250-5350 MHz
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21.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)
25.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)
28.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 7
1.4 I/O Panel 9
1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz
Antennas 11
Chapter 2 Installation 13
2.1 Installing the CPU 14
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18
2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) 20
2.5 Jumpers Setup 21
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22
2.7 Smart Button 27
2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) 28
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 33
3.1 Installing Drivers 33
3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 34
3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 34
3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 34
3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 37
3.3.1 UI Overview 37
3.3.2 Apps 38
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 41
3.3.4 Setting 42
3.4 Nahimic Audio 43
3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 44
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 47
4.1 Introduction 47
4.2 EZ Mode 48
4.3 Advanced Mode 49
4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 49
4.3.2 Navigation Keys 50
4.4 Main Screen 51
4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 52
4.6 Advanced Screen 67
4.6.1 CPU Conguration 68
4.6.2 Chipset Conguration 71
4.6.3 Storage Conguration 74
4.6.4 ACPI Conguration 75
4.6.5 USB Conguration 76
4.6.6 Trusted Computing 77
4.7 Tools 79
4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 81
4.9 Security Screen 83
4.10 Boot Screen 84
4.11 Exit Screen 87
Z690M-ITX/ax
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock Z690M-ITX/ax motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.
In this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the
motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation
guide of the soware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the conguration guide of
the BIOS setup.
Becau se the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any
modications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on
ASRock’s website w ithout f urther notice. If you require technical support relate d to
this motherboard, please vi sit our website for s pecic information about the model
you are using. You may nd the l atest VGA cards and CPU suppor t list on ASRock’s
website a s well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock Z690M-ITX/ax Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor)
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ASRock Z690M-ITX/ax Quick Installation Guide
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ASRock Z690M-ITX/ax Support CD
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2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
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1 x I/O Panel Shield
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2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optiona l)
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2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Option al)
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1.2 Specications
Platform
CPU
Chipset
Memory
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* Supports DDR4 3200 natively.
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
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Mini-ITX Form Factor
8 Layer PCB
Supports 12th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (LGA1700)
Digi Power design
8 Power Phase design
Supports Intel® Hybrid Technolog y
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
Intel® Z690
Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
Supports DDR4 non-ECC, un-buered memory up to
5000+(OC)*
Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-
ECC mode)
Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 2.0
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Expansion
Slot
Graphics
1 x PCIe Gen5x16 Slot*
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* Supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to two x8 slots
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT
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PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)
* Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs
can be supported only with processors which are GPU
integrated.
Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)
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Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4
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ports by independent display controllers
Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with max. resolution
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up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz
Audio
Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed) max.
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resolution up to 8K (8192x4320) @ 60Hz / 5K (5120x3200) @
120Hz
Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible and
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DisplayPort 1.4 Ports
7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
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Supports Surge Protection
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Nahimic Audio
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LAN
Wireless
LAN
1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/250 0 Mb/s (Dragon RTL-
8125BG)
Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Soware
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- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
- Visual User Friendly UI
- Visual Network Usage Statistics
- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and
Streaming Modes
- User Customized Priority Control
Supports Wake-On-LAN
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Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
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Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az
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Supports PXE
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1 x Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Intel® I219V)
Supports Wake-On-LAN
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Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
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Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az
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Supports PXE
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802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
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Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax
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Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with extended 6GHz
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band* support
* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microso®
Windows® 11. e availability will depend on the dierent
regulation status of each country and region.
It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows
Update and soware updates once available.
* A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.
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Rear Panel
I/O
Storage
2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity
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technolog y
Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II
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Supports MU-MIMO
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2 x Antenna Ports
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1 x HDMI Port
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1 x DisplayPort 1.4
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4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)
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1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s) (Supports ESD
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Protection)
2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
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2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
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LED)
1 x BIOS Flashback Button
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HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
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4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
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1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports t ype 2280
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PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_ 2, Key M), supports type 2280
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SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes*
* Supports Intel® OptaneTM Tech nolo gy
* Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
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RAID
Connector
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and R AID 10 for SATA
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storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and R AID 5 for M.2 NVMe
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storage devices
1 x RGB LED Header
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* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
1 x Addressable LED Header
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* Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
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* e CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of ma ximum
1A (12W) fan power.
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1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin)
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* e Chassis Fan Connector supports the chassis fan of maxi-
mum 1A (12W) fan power.
1 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
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Speed Control)
* e Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of
maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
* CHA_FAN1/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
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1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec-
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tor)
1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
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1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports
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ESD Protection)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
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(Supports ESD Protection)
1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (Supports
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ESD Protection)
* Actual speed depends on USB devices and extension cable
in the chassis.
BIOS
Feature
Hardware
Monitor
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AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support
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ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events
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SMBIOS 2.7 Support
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CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM, VCCIN AUX, +1.05V
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PROC, +1.8V PROC, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH Voltage
Multi-adjustment
Fan Tachometer: CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
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Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU tempera-
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ture): CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water
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Pump Fans
Voltage monitoring: CPU Vcore, +12V, +5V, +3.3V
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Microso® Windows® 11 / 10 64-bit
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FCC, CE
Certications
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock .com
Please realize that the re is a certain r isk involved with overclo cking, including
adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technol ogy, or using
third-party overclocking tool s. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or
even cause dam age to the components and devices of your system. It should be done
at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for poss ible damage caused by
overclocking.
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ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
PCIE1
DDR4_ A1 ( 64 b it , 28 8-pin m od ul e)
DDR4_ B1 ( 64 b it , 28 8-pin m od ul e)
CPU_FAN1
CHA_FAN1/WP
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RoHS
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8
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15
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HD_AUDIO1
SPEAK ER1
Intel
Z690
ATXPW R1
USB3_ 12
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PANEL1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
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Top:
LIN E IN
Cen ter:
FRO NT
Bot tom:
MIC I N
SATA3_3
SATA3_2
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CLRMOS1
SATA3_1
SATA3_0
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USB_56
M2_ 2
RJ-45:
2.5G LAN
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M2_WIFI1
DP_ 1
CHA_FAN2
USB 3.2 Gen2x2:
USB32_TC_1
HDM I1
USB 3.2 Gen2
T: USB_1
B: USB_2
RGB_LED1
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M2_ 1
USB 3.2 Gen2:
USB31_TA_1
RJ-45:
LAN
USB 2.0:
USB_3
USB 3.2 Gen2:
USB_4
F_USB3_TC_1
ADDR_ LED1
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BIOS_FB1_PH1
USB 2.0:
BIOS_FB1_USB1
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No. Description
1 Chassis/Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
5 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
7 USB 2.0 Header (USB_56)
8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_12)
9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)
12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
13 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (F_USB3_TC_1)
14 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
15 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
19 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
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1.4 I/O Panel
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1 DisplayPort 1.4 9 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1)
2 BIOS Flashback Button 10 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC_1)
3 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I219V)* 11 USB 2.0 Port (USB_3)
4 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port (Dragon RTL8125BG)** 12 USB 3.2 Gen2 Port (USB_4)
5 Line In (Light Blue)*** 13 USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (USB_12)
6 Front Speaker (Lime)*** 14 USB 2.0 Port (BIOS_FB1_USB1)
7 Antenna Ports 15 HDMI Port
8 Microphone (Pink)***
* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications .
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Por t
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
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** ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Por t
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps/1Gbps connection
On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection
*** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Conguration:
Port Function
Light Blue (Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out
Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out
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1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module
is motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT module
(pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that oers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-
Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth. Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is an easy-
to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT.
Bluetooth standard features Smart Ready technolog y that adds a whole new class of
functionality into the mobile devices. BT also includes Low Energy Technology and
ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs.
* e transmission speed may vary according to the environment.
* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) is not currently enabled by default due to the dierent
regulation status of each country. It will be activated (for supported countries)
through Windows Update and soware update once available. e update is
expected to be in the middle of 2021.
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WiFi Antennas Installation Guide
Step 1
Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas that
come with the package.
Step 2
Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna
clockwise until it is securely connected.
Step 3
Set the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna as shown in
the illustration.
*You may need to adjust the direction of
the antenna for a stronger signal.
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Chapter 2 Installation
is is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,
study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard
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components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard
components.
In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,
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NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded
wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.
Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
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Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or
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in the bag that comes with the components.
When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-
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tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
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2.1 Installing the CPU
1. Before you insert the 1700-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP ca p
is on the socket, if the CPU sur face is unclean, or if th ere are any bent pins in the
socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situ ation is found.
Other wise, the CPU wil l be seriously d amaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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Please save and replace the cover if the processor i s removed. e cover must be
placed if you wish to return the motherboard for aer service.
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
is motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1. For dual channe l conguration, you always need to in stall identical (the same
brand, speed , size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one memory
module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent dam age to
the mothe rboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incor rect
orientation.
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2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot)
ere is 1 PCI Express slot on the motherboard.
Before installing an ex pansion card, please make sure that the power supply is
switched o or the power cord is unplugged. Plea se read the documentation of the
expan sion card and mak e necessary hardware settings for the card before you start
the installation.
PCIe slot:
PCIE1 (PCIe 5.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards.
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
e illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is
“O pen”.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRMO S1)
(see p.7, No. 16)
CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system
parameters to default setup, please turn o the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power supply. Aer waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to
short the pins on CLR MOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the
CMOS right aer you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you
just nish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system rst, and then shut it
down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password,
date, time, and user default prole will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is
removed. Please remember toremove the jumper cap aer clearing the CMOS.
2-pin Jumper
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over
these header s and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors
will cause permanent damage to the motherboard.
System Panel Header
(9-pi n PANEL1)
(see p.7, No. 14)
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connec t to the power switch on the chassi s front panel. You may congure the way to
turn o your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connec t to the reset switch on the chassi s front panel. P ress the reset sw itch to restart
the computer if the compute r freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
PLED (Syste m Power LED):
Connec t to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. e LED i s on when
the system is ope rating. e LED keeps blinking when the system i s in S1/S3 sleep
state. e LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered o (S5).
HDLED (Ha rd Drive Activity LED):
Connec t to the hard drive ac tivity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on
when the hard drive i s reading or writing data.
e front panel de sign may dier by chassis. A front pane l module mainly consists
of power switch , reset switch, power LED, hard dr ive activity LED, speak er and etc.
When connecting your chassis front panel module to this head er, make sure the wire
assig nments and the pin assig nments are matched correctly.
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 negative
pins before connecting
the cables.
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