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GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. Z490 AORUS MASTER User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z49MSTR-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable.
GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. Z490 AORUS MASTER User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z49MSTR-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable.
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... Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications...
... Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications...
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...; eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) - 5 - Box Contents 55 Z490 AORUS MASTER motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 One antenna 55 Two RGB LED strip extension cables 55 One noise detection...
...; eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) - 5 - Box Contents 55 Z490 AORUS MASTER motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 One antenna 55 Two RGB LED strip extension cables 55 One noise detection...
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... installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
... installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
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Push down each push pin. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is to your CPU cooler installation manual for your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the motherboard. Check that the ... to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the user's manual for instructions on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Refer to the steps...
Push down each push pin. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is to your CPU cooler installation manual for your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the motherboard. Check that the ... to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the user's manual for instructions on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Refer to the steps...
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... out from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation Align the card with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to...
... out from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation Align the card with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to...
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...Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots. Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver ...and ensure AMD CrossFire is set to the Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire...
...Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots. Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver ...and ensure AMD CrossFire is set to the Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire...
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Use this port for USB devices. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. You can use the clear CMOS button when the system is 4096x2160@30 ... to HDMI. (The item name may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to insert the USB flash drive into this button to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for...
Use this port for USB devices. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. You can use the clear CMOS button when the system is 4096x2160@30 ... to HDMI. (The item name may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to insert the USB flash drive into this button to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for...
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... power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the two pins for...
... power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the two pins for...
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... the CPU being installed. && Ring Ratio Allows you to boot. Options are: Default, Gaming Profile, Advanced Profile. (Default: Default) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other...
... the CPU being installed. && Ring Ratio Allows you to boot. Options are: Default, Gaming Profile, Advanced Profile. (Default: Default) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other...
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This item is configurable only when Per Core HT Disable Setting is set to Manual. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Early Power On Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. Auto lets the BIOS ...
This item is configurable only when Per Core HT Disable Setting is set to Manual. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Early Power On Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. Auto lets the BIOS ...
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... methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) Enabled allows Qclk to run in Chapter 1 for how to...
... methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) Enabled allows Qclk to run in Chapter 1 for how to...
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... Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature...
... Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature...
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... the BIOS or back up the current BIOS configuration. - 59 - This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to certain BIOS settings but not all. && System...
... the BIOS or back up the current BIOS configuration. - 59 - This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to certain BIOS settings but not all. && System...
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... see shall depend on your motherboard. If you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set SATA Mode Selection to Manual. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. To create RAID, set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST...
... see shall depend on your motherboard. If you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set SATA Mode Selection to Manual. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. To create RAID, set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST...
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... Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 22 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you want to use for the master drive and press on the Create Volume item to begin ... drive you want to use for the recovery drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Select...
... Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 22 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you want to use for the master drive and press on the Create Volume item to begin ... drive you want to use for the recovery drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Select...
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... correctly. •• If you want to enable the Optane™ memory installed in the M2A_CPU connector, set PCIe Storage Dev On Port 21 to Manual. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 83 - Step 2: Go to change/remove the Optane™ memory, you want to RST Controlled; If you...
... correctly. •• If you want to enable the Optane™ memory installed in the M2A_CPU connector, set PCIe Storage Dev On Port 21 to Manual. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 83 - Step 2: Go to change/remove the Optane™ memory, you want to RST Controlled; If you...
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... do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from ...the on -screen instructions to complete. 3. Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif. C. Unique Features - 90 - Using @BIOS 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then...
... do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from ...the on -screen instructions to complete. 3. Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif. C. Unique Features - 90 - Using @BIOS 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then...
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...Boot from the main BIOS. - 91 - Unique Features Please turn on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your motherboard model. 2. Before You Begin 1. Wait for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) •• On...power connector. 4. Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will flash during the BIOS matching and flashing process. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that your system is off (S5 shutdown state). •• If your USB flash drive...
...Boot from the main BIOS. - 91 - Unique Features Please turn on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your motherboard model. 2. Before You Begin 1. Wait for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) •• On...power connector. 4. Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will flash during the BIOS matching and flashing process. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that your system is off (S5 shutdown state). •• If your USB flash drive...
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... HD Audio 2nd output page. To enable this feature, connect your headphone to the Line out jack on the front panel and then go to manually set up. Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on the Speakers tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic...
... HD Audio 2nd output page. To enable this feature, connect your headphone to the Line out jack on the front panel and then go to manually set up. Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on the Speakers tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic...