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...-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied...
...-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied...
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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 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...
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 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...
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Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus x16 CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) LGA1200 CPU DDR4 3200/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz DDI HDMI 1.4 1 PCI Express ... Type-C™, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Intel® Z490 USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 SPI BIOS Bus TPM CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O 2 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out j Only for the Z490 AORUS ELITE AC. - 5 -
Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus x16 CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) LGA1200 CPU DDR4 3200/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz DDI HDMI 1.4 1 PCI Express ... Type-C™, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Intel® Z490 USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 SPI BIOS Bus TPM CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O 2 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out j Only for the Z490 AORUS ELITE AC. - 5 -
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... modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Z490 AORUS ELITE AC Z490 AORUS ELITE Please visit GIGABYTE's website for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - ON/OFF Charge - EasyTune - BIOS ...
... modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Z490 AORUS ELITE AC Z490 AORUS ELITE Please visit GIGABYTE's website for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - ON/OFF Charge - EasyTune - BIOS ...
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...inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of re-engaging the lever after you...;• Make sure that memory of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements...
...inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of re-engaging the lever after you...;• Make sure that memory of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements...
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... damage to turn off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LED strip must be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on /off the devices and your computer. B S_ 1 D_LED1 1 D_LED2 Pin No. ... G F_USB30 3 S F_ B_ Addressable LED Strip 1 Connect your addressable LED strip to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with a triangle on the plug) of GIGABYTE's website. 3 _ _B B S F_ B_ _S S_ _ B _U _ _3 F _0 _F _0 F U _ F_USB3 F 8) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip...
... damage to turn off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LED strip must be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on /off the devices and your computer. B S_ 1 D_LED1 1 D_LED2 Pin No. ... G F_USB30 3 S F_ B_ Addressable LED Strip 1 Connect your addressable LED strip to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with a triangle on the plug) of GIGABYTE's website. 3 _ _B B S F_ B_ _S S_ _ B _U _ _3 F _0 _F _0 F U _ F_USB3 F 8) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip...
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... 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on the heatsink and then remove the heatsink. If needed, move the standoff to corre_c3tly instaUll an M.2 SSD in UEFI BIOS mode. Make sure to the original hole. Replace the heatsink and secure it with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. _F _ S_ _F _0...
... 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on the heatsink and then remove the heatsink. If needed, move the standoff to corre_c3tly instaUll an M.2 SSD in UEFI BIOS mode. Make sure to the original hole. Replace the heatsink and secure it with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. _F _ S_ _F _0...
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... to the speaker on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Press the reset...
... to the speaker on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Press the reset...
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... F F _0 F_USB3 F 16) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) _ 0 _ _B You may connec_t an SPI TPM (STr_usted Platform Module) to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in card. Definition _ 1S1 _ 1 1 Data Output 7 Chip Select 2 Power (3.3V) 8 GND 3 No Pin _ 9F IRQ 12 ... _0 F S F_ B S F_ 17) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connectors) The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or local...
... F F _0 F_USB3 F 16) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) _ 0 _ _B You may connec_t an SPI TPM (STr_usted Platform Module) to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in card. Definition _ 1S1 _ 1 1 Data Output 7 Chip Select 2 Power (3.3V) 8 GND 3 No Pin _ 9F IRQ 12 ... _0 F S F_ B S F_ 17) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connectors) The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or local...
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.... To clear the CMOS values, use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 23 - The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is on . Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values B B_ •• Always turn off...
.... To clear the CMOS values, use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 23 - The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is on . Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values B B_ •• Always turn off...
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... to) to make adjustments for optimum performance. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to its ...defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS...
... to) to make adjustments for optimum performance. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to its ...defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS...
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... of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 5 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Save... all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Switch to the Favorites submenu Capture the current screen as an image and save it to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart ...
... of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 5 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Save... all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Switch to the Favorites submenu Capture the current screen as an image and save it to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart ...
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...Frequency for Early Power On Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. This feature only works for each CPU core. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring...) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Depending on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set the FCLK frequency. Auto lets the...
...Frequency for Early Power On Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. This feature only works for each CPU core. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring...) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Depending on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set the FCLK frequency. Auto lets the...
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...When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is a more enhanced power-saving state than C8. ...The C10 state is a more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 29 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to decrease power consumption. && Frequency Clipping TVB (Note) Allows you to ...
...When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is a more enhanced power-saving state than C8. ...The C10 state is a more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 29 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to decrease power consumption. && Frequency Clipping TVB (Note) Allows you to ...
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...System Memory Multiplier Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to simultaneously access different channels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel ...you 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. When the CPU power consumption exceeds ...
...System Memory Multiplier Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to simultaneously access different channels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel ...you 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. When the CPU power consumption exceeds ...
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... performs memory training. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal (basic performance... SPD Info Displays information on the memory timings. && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. && Vcore Voltage Mode/SVID...
... performs memory training. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal (basic performance... SPD Info Displays information on the memory timings. && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. && Vcore Voltage Mode/SVID...
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... When this item is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and ...Chipset side of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to power ...
... When this item is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and ...Chipset side of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to power ...
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... "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set...
... "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set...
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... (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/ +5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. ...CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control...
... (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/ +5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. ...CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control...
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... hour, minute, and second. the User level only allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to certain BIOS settings but not all. && System Language Selects 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 by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. 2-6 System Info. is set the desired value. Plug in Devices Info Displays information on your ...
... hour, minute, and second. the User level only allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to certain BIOS settings but not all. && System Language Selects 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 by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. 2-6 System Info. is set the desired value. Plug in Devices Info Displays information on your ...