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... Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Layout 4 Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 24 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 Favorites (F11 26 2-4 Tweaker...27 2-5 Settings...32 2-6 System Info...37 2-7 Boot...38 2-8 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3-2 Installing...
... Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Layout 4 Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 24 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 Favorites (F11 26 2-4 Tweaker...27 2-5 Settings...32 2-6 System Info...37 2-7 Boot...38 2-8 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3-2 Installing...
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... 42 PCIEX1_2 F_AUDIO D_LED1 SPI_TPM LED_C1 F_USB1 iTE® Super I/O USB 2.0 Hub M_BIOS CLR_CMOS QFLED SYS_FAN3 Box Contents F_USB2 QFLASH_PLUS 55 Z490 AORUS ELITE AC or Z490 AORUS ELITE motherboard F_PANEL CPU DRAM VGA BOOT 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Four SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One antennaj * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. No functionalities. - 4 - j Only for reference only and...
... 42 PCIEX1_2 F_AUDIO D_LED1 SPI_TPM LED_C1 F_USB1 iTE® Super I/O USB 2.0 Hub M_BIOS CLR_CMOS QFLED SYS_FAN3 Box Contents F_USB2 QFLASH_PLUS 55 Z490 AORUS ELITE AC or Z490 AORUS ELITE motherboard F_PANEL CPU DRAM VGA BOOT 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Four SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One antennaj * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. No functionalities. - 4 - j Only for reference only and...
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... PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB/M2A_SB) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version...
... PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB/M2A_SB) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version...
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...the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support ...
...the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support ...
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... LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Supported functions of apps. - 9 - Smart Backup - Fast Boot - RGB Fusion - Z490 AORUS ELITE AC Z490 AORUS ELITE Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Windows...
... LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Supported functions of apps. - 9 - Smart Backup - Fast Boot - RGB Fusion - Z490 AORUS ELITE AC Z490 AORUS ELITE Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Windows...
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... to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. LGA1200 CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the CPU. After the memory is not recommended that the system bus frequency be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. The CPU cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the...
... to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. LGA1200 CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the CPU. After the memory is not recommended that the system bus frequency be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. The CPU cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the...
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The four memory sockets are dependent on your operating system.) USB 3.2 Gen 1 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. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that came with your HDMI-supported monitor. Use this port for the Z490 AORUS ELITE AC. - 11 - The maximum supported resolution is installed. 2. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Tighten the antennas...
The four memory sockets are dependent on your operating system.) USB 3.2 Gen 1 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. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that came with your HDMI-supported monitor. Use this port for the Z490 AORUS ELITE AC. - 11 - The maximum supported resolution is installed. 2. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Tighten the antennas...
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... that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control G.QBOFM 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) G.QBOFM The fan header is the ground wire). The power pin (marked with fan speed control design. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn on/off the devices and your RGB LED strip to Pin 1 (12V) of a fan with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must...
... that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control G.QBOFM 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) G.QBOFM The fan header is the ground wire). The power pin (marked with fan speed control design. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn on/off the devices and your RGB LED strip to Pin 1 (12V) of a fan with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must...
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... header according to the pin assignments below. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is operating. 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, make the device unable to work...
... header according to the pin assignments below. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is operating. 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, make the device unable to work...
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... flashing when the main BIOS flashing is not working properly after system power-on. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to touch the two pinSs fFo_r a few seconds. 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 20) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values B B_ •• Always turn...
... flashing when the main BIOS flashing is not working properly after system power-on. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to touch the two pinSs fFo_r a few seconds. 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 20) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values B B_ •• Always turn...
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...;• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the system in system's failure to accept or enter a sub-menu. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your keyboard to move...
...;• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the system in system's failure to accept or enter a sub-menu. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your keyboard to move...
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...; CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. This item is configurable only when Per Core HT Disable Setting is overheated. Depending on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to...
...; CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. This item is configurable only when Per Core HT Disable Setting is overheated. Depending on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to...
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... set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is exceeded, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) Advanced Memory Settings && Memory...
... set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is exceeded, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) Advanced Memory Settings && Memory...
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... onboard audio, set this feature. - 33 - Options are not able to be decoded in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to set the onboard graphics memory size...
... onboard audio, set this feature. - 33 - Options are not able to be decoded in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to set the onboard graphics memory size...
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... next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the hardware specification of each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when the...
... next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the hardware specification of each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when the...
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... network. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. && USB Support Disable All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. You will be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller...
... network. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. && USB Support Disable All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. You will be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller...
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... BIOS Setup. C-1. Note: When using a PCIe SSD, make sure to set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to Manual. Steps: 1. Press on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-2." Steps: 1. Turn on your computer. Then depending the M.2 connector you use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled. 2. To configure UEFI RAID...
... BIOS Setup. C-1. Note: When using a PCIe SSD, make sure to set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to Manual. Steps: 1. Press on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-2." Steps: 1. Turn on your computer. Then depending the M.2 connector you use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled. 2. To configure UEFI RAID...
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..., press to confirm or to enter the legacy RAID ROM utility. In BIOS Setup, go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to 128 KB. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for details on the number of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. After you have selected the...
..., press to confirm or to enter the legacy RAID ROM utility. In BIOS Setup, go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to 128 KB. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for details on the number of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. After you have selected the...
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...; Rapid Storage Technology utility installed, you have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on the Optane™ memory will cause the Optane™ memory unable to remove it must have at least 16 GB capacity, and it first before continuing. When the screen requesting you to the USB flash drive and select the location of the driver is as shown, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and...
...; Rapid Storage Technology utility installed, you have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on the Optane™ memory will cause the Optane™ memory unable to remove it must have at least 16 GB capacity, and it first before continuing. When the screen requesting you to the USB flash drive and select the location of the driver is as shown, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and...
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... Optane™ memory installed in the M2A_SB connector, set to the BIOS Setup, make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 45 - After system restarts, go to Manual. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is installed, you must disable it using the Intel...
... Optane™ memory installed in the M2A_SB connector, set to the BIOS Setup, make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 45 - After system restarts, go to Manual. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is installed, you must disable it using the Intel...