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Table of Contents Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Layout...............................................................4 Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Block Diagram...................................................5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation.....................................................................................6 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 Installation Precautions........................................................................................ 6 Product Specifications.....
Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Layout SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_OPT ATX_12V_2X2 USB20 LED_C2 D_LED2 CPU_FAN CNVI_WIFIj USB 2.0 Hub HDMI ATX LGA1200 U32 U32G2 Realtek® GbE LAN SYS_FAN2 F_U32 U32_LAN PCIEX16 DDR4_B2 Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) DDR4_B1 80 DDR4_A2 PCIEX1_1 DDR4_A1 M2B_CPU (Note) AUDIO F_U32C 80 60 42 80 60 42 PCIEX4 110 PCIEX1_2 F_AUDIO D_LED1 SPI_TPM F_USB1 THB_C2 THB_C1 iTE® Super I/O USB 2.
Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) x16 1 PCI Express x16 DDR4 3200/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz LGA1200 CPU DDI DMI 3.0 HDMI 1.4 4 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 0~3) 1 M.2 Socket 3 2 SATA 6Gb/s (M2M_SB) (SATA3 4~5) 1 USB Type-C™, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_SB) or 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Switch x4 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 x4 PCI Express 3.0 Bus Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN Intel® Z490 M.2 CNVi WIFI j RJ45 LAN SPI Bus PCI Express 3.0 Bus x4 USB 2.
Chapter 1 1-1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1200 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.
USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel - 1 x USB Type-C™ port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header - 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.
BIOS Unique Features 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.
1-3 Installing the CPU 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 support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2 Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 -- 2 Modules DDR4_A2 DS/SS DDR4_B1 -- DDR4_B2 DS/SS 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note), make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this port first. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 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.
Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Headphone/ 2-channel 4-channel Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 5.1-channel 7.1-channel a a a a a a a Line In/Side Speaker Out Line Out/Front Speaker Out a a Mic In/Side Speaker Out a a •• If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver.
1-7 Internal Connectors 5 1 2 6 4 7 8 3 5 14 13 18 10 17 10 9 12 20 8 7 16 21 5 15 11 19 1) ATX_12V_2X2 12) F_AUDIO 2) ATX_12V_2X4 13) F_U32C 3) ATX 14) F_U32 4) CPU_FAN 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 5) SYS_FAN1/2/3 16) SPI_TPM 6) CPU_OPT 17) THB_C1/THB_C2 7) LED_C1/LED_C2 18) BAT 8) D_LED1/D_LED2 19) CLR_CMOS 9) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 20) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT 10) M2M_SB/M2A_SB 21) QFLASH_PLUS 11) F_PANEL Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices
1/2/3) 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 power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
4/5) 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 cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No.
3 _ B _B S F_ B_ _ 8) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers) F_USB30 3 B_ S F_ 1 F_USB3 B For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. _3 Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. F _0 _ F _0 U F 9) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) G.QBOFM SATA3 G.QBOFM 5 3 1 4 2 0 7 1 7 1 G.
_ _ F S _ _ F _0 F 10) M2M_SB/M2A_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA 0 F M.2 PCIe SSD, you must set up the configuration in UEFI hard drive. To create a RAID array_ with an BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
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 connector. The M2M_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4, 5 connectors. The M2A_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 1 connector. Refer to the following tables for details. •• M2M_SB: Type of M.2 SSD Connector SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 M.2 SATA SSD a a a a r r M.2 PCIe SSD a a a a r r No M.
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 assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
_3 U 13) 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. F_USB3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 F_USB30 3 10 11 1 20 F_USB30 Definition VBUS TX1+ TX1GND RX1+ RX1VBUS Pin No. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Definition CC1 SBU1 SBU2 VBUS TX2+ TX2GND Pin No. 15 16 17 18 19 20 F_ U Definition RX2+ RX2GND DD+ CC2 F_ 14) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.
_ U _ B F F_USB3 F _0 F_USB3 F _ _ 16) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) _B _ _B _0 _ S _ You may connect an SPI TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. S _ 11 1 12 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Data Output Power (3.3V) No Pin NC Data Input CLK Pin No. 7 8 _ F 9 10 11 12 _0 Definition Chip Select GND IRQ NC NC RST _ F _0 F F S F_ 17) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connectors) The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card.
19) 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 the two pins S for F_ a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values B B_ •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
Chapter 2 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) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
2-2 The Main Menu System Time Setup Menus Configuration Items Hardware Information Option Description Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 5, or Q-Flash screen.
2-3 Favorites (F11) Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the key to quickly switch to the page where all of your favorite options are located. To add or remove a favorite option, go to its original page and press on the option. The option is marked with a star sign if set as a "favorite.
2-4 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results.
&& FCLK Frequency for Early Power On Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. Options are: Normal(800Mhz), 1GHz, 400MHz. (Default: 1GHz) && Hyper-Threading Technology Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel ® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && No.
&& Frequency Clipping TVB (Note) Allows you to enable or disable automatic CPU frequency reduction initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage reduction initiated TVB (Note) Allows you to enable or disable automatic CPU voltage reduction initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting.
dd Turbo Power Limits Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Package Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Package Power Limit Time Allows you to set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit.
&& Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Please note that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.
2-5 Settings Platform Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus.
&& RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power.
USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed.
&& Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. EZ RAID Allows you to quickly set up a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
&& CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/ +5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature.
2-6 System Info. This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set, the default will display as Administrator.
2-7 Boot && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program.
&& USB Support Disable All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Disables booting from the network.
&& User Password Allows you to configure a user password. Press on this item, type the password, and then press . You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
Chapter 3 3-1 Appendix Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels Minimum Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity Fault Tolerance RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 ≥2 2 ≥3 4 Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive No Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of drives/2) * Size of the the smallest drive smallest drive Yes Yes Before you begin, please prepare the following items: •• At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs.
3. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press on the volume to check for information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again.
Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include Intel® RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/ AHCI driver during the Windows installation process.
A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode, please follow the steps below: 1. After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is disabled. 2. Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set to Manual.
3-3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.
Regulatory Notices CAUTION: The manufacturer is not responsible for any interference caused by unauthorized modifications and/or use of unauthorized antennas. Such changes and/or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Radiation Exposure Statement: Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotopically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
European Community Directive RED Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States. The low band 5.15 -5.
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