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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. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any means without prior notice. Example: Copyright © 2020 GIGA-BYTE...
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. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any means without prior notice. Example: Copyright © 2020 GIGA-BYTE...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...5 Optional Items...5 Z490 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout 6 Z490 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ... CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 Favorites (F11 43 2-4 Tweaker...44 2-5 Settings...50 2-6 System Info...59 2-7 Boot......
Table of Contents Box Contents...5 Optional Items...5 Z490 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout 6 Z490 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ... CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 Favorites (F11 43 2-4 Tweaker...44 2-5 Settings...50 2-6 System Info...59 2-7 Boot......
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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 85 4-1 Drivers & Software 85 4-2 Application Software 86 4-3 Information...86 Chapter 5 Unique Features 87 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 87 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 87 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 90 5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus 91 5-2 APP Center...92 5-2-1 EasyTune...93 5-2-2 Fast Boot...94 5-2-3 Game Boost...95 5-2-4 RGB Fusion...96 5-2-5 Smart...
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 85 4-1 Drivers & Software 85 4-2 Application Software 86 4-3 Information...86 Chapter 5 Unique Features 87 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 87 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 87 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 90 5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus 91 5-2 APP Center...92 5-2-1 EasyTune...93 5-2-2 Fast Boot...94 5-2-3 Game Boost...95 5-2-4 RGB Fusion...96 5-2-5 Smart...
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Z490 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus Switch x16 x16 CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz LGA1200 CPU or .../s (SATA3 0~3) SATA3 4/5 M2M_SB or LAN RJ45 M.2 CNVi WIFI Switch Intel® 2.5GbE LAN x4 x4 x1 PCI Express 3.0 Bus SPI Dual BIOS Bus TPM LPC iTE® Bus Super I/O Intel® Z490 2 USB Type-C™, USB 3.2 Gen 2 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 Hub 8 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC + ESS ES9118 DAC PCI Express x4...
Z490 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus Switch x16 x16 CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz LGA1200 CPU or .../s (SATA3 0~3) SATA3 4/5 M2M_SB or LAN RJ45 M.2 CNVi WIFI Switch Intel® 2.5GbE LAN x4 x4 x1 PCI Express 3.0 Bus SPI Dual BIOS Bus TPM LPC iTE® Bus Super I/O Intel® Z490 2 USB Type-C™, USB 3.2 Gen 2 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 Hub 8 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC + ESS ES9118 DAC PCI Express x4...
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... connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x power button 1 x reset button 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x BIOS switches - 11 - Storage Interface ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ USB ŠŠ ŠŠ Internal ŠŠ Connectors...
... connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x power button 1 x reset button 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x BIOS switches - 11 - Storage Interface ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ USB ŠŠ ŠŠ Internal ŠŠ Connectors...
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...APP Center may also vary depending on the fan (pump) you install. Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Xpress Install Hardware Installation - 12 - Game Boost - Smart Backup - Fast ...Chip Hardware ŠŠ Monitor ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ BIOS ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Unique Features ŠŠ Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow...
...APP Center may also vary depending on the fan (pump) you install. Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Xpress Install Hardware Installation - 12 - Game Boost - Smart Backup - Fast ...Chip Hardware ŠŠ Monitor ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ BIOS ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Unique Features ŠŠ Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow...
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...only one direction. Hardware Installation It is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used ....No Memory) DS/SS DS/SS DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
...only one direction. Hardware Installation It is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used ....No Memory) DS/SS DS/SS DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
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... x16 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent...
... x16 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent...
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... to connect an antenna. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being...
... to connect an antenna. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being...
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... _ S _S S _ SF S B_ B SS S BBIOS_LED SB 2 1 2 1 1: Dual BIOS 2: Single BIOS SF S3 1 23 BIOS LED Indicators: MBIOS_LED 1 23 MBIOS_LED (The main BIOS is active) U BBIOS_LED (The backup BIOS is active) S_ S3 1 23 _ _ Before setting the SB switch, be sure to U reduce ...S 1 1 1-8 O1 n2 3board Buttons, Switches and LEDs 1 _ 1 23 _ S3 S_ 1 23 S_ S BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking, helping to turn off your computer and power supply. 1 23 U __ 3 S_ _ _B...
... _ S _S S _ SF S B_ B SS S BBIOS_LED SB 2 1 2 1 1: Dual BIOS 2: Single BIOS SF S3 1 23 BIOS LED Indicators: MBIOS_LED 1 23 MBIOS_LED (The main BIOS is active) U BBIOS_LED (The backup BIOS is active) S_ S3 1 23 _ _ Before setting the SB switch, be sure to U reduce ...S 1 1 1-8 O1 n2 3board Buttons, Switches and LEDs 1 _ 1 23 _ S3 S_ 1 23 S_ S BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking, helping to turn off your computer and power supply. 1 23 U __ 3 S_ _ _B...
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... control design. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Smart Fan 5," for more information. 1 SYS_FAN5_PUMP 1 SYS_FAN6_PUMP Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to...
... control design. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Smart Fan 5," for more information. 1 SYS_FAN5_PUMP 1 SYS_FAN6_PUMP Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to...
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... the noise inside the case. Hardware Installation - 30 - 10) NOISE_SENSOR (Noise Detection Header) This header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for more information on configuring a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on the...
... the noise inside the case. Hardware Installation - 30 - 10) NOISE_SENSOR (Noise Detection Header) This header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for more information on configuring a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on the...
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... hole. Replace the heatsink and secure it with an M.2 PCIe SSD, you will install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to correctly install an M.2 SSD in UEFI BIOS mode. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to the desired mounting hole. Step...
... hole. Replace the heatsink and secure it with an M.2 PCIe SSD, you will install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to correctly install an M.2 SSD in UEFI BIOS mode. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to the desired mounting hole. Step...
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...;• NC: No connection. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Hardware Installation Press the reset...
...;• NC: No connection. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Hardware Installation Press the reset...
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...unplug the 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 a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be... When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). 21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to factory defaults. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. ...
...unplug the 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 a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be... When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). 21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to factory defaults. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. ...
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... encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and...
... encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and...
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... or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to accept. BIOS Setup - 40 - After system restart, the device boot order will appear when the computer boots. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup... Logo screen will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the...
... or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to accept. BIOS Setup - 40 - After system restart, the device boot order will appear when the computer boots. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup... Logo screen will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the...
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... 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 ... submenu Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: T0d) Setup Menus System Time Configuration Items Hardware Information Option Description Advanced Mode Function Keys Current Settings Quick Access Bar ...
... 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 ... submenu Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: T0d) Setup Menus System Time Configuration Items Hardware Information Option Description Advanced Mode Function Keys Current Settings Quick Access Bar ...
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Easy Mode Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to the Advanced Mode screen. BIOS Setup - 42 - In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through configuration items or press to switch to make adjustments for optimum performance. B.
Easy Mode Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to the Advanced Mode screen. BIOS Setup - 42 - In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through configuration items or press to switch to make adjustments for optimum performance. B.
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To add or remove a favorite option, go to the page where all of your favorites and use the key to quickly switch to its original page and press on the option. BIOS Setup The option is marked with a star sign if set as your favorite options are located. 2-3 Favorites (F11) Set your frequently used options as a "favorite." - 43 -
To add or remove a favorite option, go to the page where all of your favorites and use the key to quickly switch to its original page and press on the option. BIOS Setup The option is marked with a star sign if set as your favorite options are located. 2-3 Favorites (F11) Set your frequently used options as a "favorite." - 43 -
