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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. Disclaimer Information in this manual... may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision ...
...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. Disclaimer Information in this manual... may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision ...
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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 14 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 14 1-3-2 Installing ...44 2-5 Settings...50 2-6 System Info...59 2-7 Boot...60 2-8 Save & Exit...63 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 65 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 65 3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 79 3-3 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 82 - 3 -
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 14 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 14 1-3-2 Installing ...44 2-5 Settings...50 2-6 System Info...59 2-7 Boot...60 2-8 Save & Exit...63 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 65 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 65 3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 79 3-3 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 82 - 3 -
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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 ...
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 ...
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...-6*R) 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...
...-6*R) 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...
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... card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing...
... card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing...
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...CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to On. C. To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards. Browse to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Refer to the manual of...and ensure AMD CrossFire is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire/...
...CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to On. C. To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards. Browse to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Refer to the manual of...and ensure AMD CrossFire is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire/...
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... out to an external audio system that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard...
... out to an external audio system that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard...
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...Disabled) && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && ... 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 IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv6 PXE Support Enables or disables ...
...Disabled) && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && ... 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 IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv6 PXE Support Enables or disables ...
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BIOS Setup - 54 - Refer to quickly set up a RAID array. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ...
BIOS Setup - 54 - Refer to quickly set up a RAID array. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ...
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.... && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support .... Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is...
.... && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support .... Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is...
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...Size of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Configuring a RAID Set Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Before you use two hard drives... hard drives or SSDs (Note 2) (to "Internal Connectors" for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 65 - B. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D.
...Size of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Configuring a RAID Set Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Before you use two hard drives... hard drives or SSDs (Note 2) (to "Internal Connectors" for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 65 - B. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D.
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...). Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 75 - Option ROM - 17.8.0.4460 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Acceleration Options 6. Now, you can proceed to create the specified volume. [hi]-Change [TAB...
...). Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 75 - Option ROM - 17.8.0.4460 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Acceleration Options 6. Now, you can proceed to create the specified volume. [hi]-Change [TAB...
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... to ensure system performance and compatibility. When the screen requesting you do not need to install separate RAID/ AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the IRST folder under Boot in Figure 1 appears, select Intel(R) Chipset ... Next to install the operating system. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver is installed, we recommend that you are ready to load the driver and continue the OS installation. If the operating system to your USB thumb drive. The location of the...
... to ensure system performance and compatibility. When the screen requesting you do not need to install separate RAID/ AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the IRST folder under Boot in Figure 1 appears, select Intel(R) Chipset ... Next to install the operating system. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver is installed, we recommend that you are ready to load the driver and continue the OS installation. If the operating system to your USB thumb drive. The location of the...
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...process of the screen displays the rebuild progress. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to a hard drive from the motherboard driver disc. The Status item on the left of restoring data to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or...one .) Turn off your computer. •• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from other drives in Manage Volume. Then launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu. After the...
...process of the screen displays the rebuild progress. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to a hard drive from the motherboard driver disc. The Status item on the left of restoring data to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or...one .) Turn off your computer. •• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from other drives in Manage Volume. Then launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu. After the...
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...memory must have equal or smaller capacity than one Optane™ memory, please select which drive to be accelerated. 3. The motherboard driver disc. Follow the on-screen instructions to "Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration" from AHCI mode. If you install .... Step 2: After re-entering the operating system, follow the steps below: Step 1: After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your SATA controller mode back to use. the accelerated hard drive/SSD cannot be erased. The data drive must be accelerated...
...memory must have equal or smaller capacity than one Optane™ memory, please select which drive to be accelerated. 3. The motherboard driver disc. Follow the on-screen instructions to "Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration" from AHCI mode. If you install .... Step 2: After re-entering the operating system, follow the steps below: Step 1: After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your SATA controller mode back to use. the accelerated hard drive/SSD cannot be erased. The data drive must be accelerated...
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... the arrow icon to install. Failure to install other drivers. - 85 - After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to do so may affect the driver installation. •• Some device drivers will install all of the selected drivers. Chapter 4 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After...
... the arrow icon to install. Failure to install other drivers. - 85 - After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to do so may affect the driver installation. •• Some device drivers will install all of the selected drivers. Chapter 4 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After...
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The Contact page provides contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter. You can select the apps you want and click the Install icon to check more information on the driver disk. Drivers Installation - 86 - 4-2 Application Software This page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website to begin the installation. 4-3 Information This page provides detailed information on the drivers on the GIGABYTE headquarter or worldwide branch offices.
The Contact page provides contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter. You can select the apps you want and click the Install icon to check more information on the driver disk. Drivers Installation - 86 - 4-2 Application Software This page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website to begin the installation. 4-3 Information This page provides detailed information on the drivers on the GIGABYTE headquarter or worldwide branch offices.
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... online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. On the main menu, you can select an app to run or click LiveUpdate to update an app online. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps....depending on motherboard specifications. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). 5-2 APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu (Figure 2)....
... online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. On the main menu, you can select an app to run or click LiveUpdate to update an app online. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps....depending on motherboard specifications. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). 5-2 APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu (Figure 2)....
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...in ? Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly. Chapter 6 Appendix 6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output After you have to retask either ...the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side speaker out through the audio driver. Restart the system after the audio driver is installed. 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-...
...in ? Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly. Chapter 6 Appendix 6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output After you have to retask either ...the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side speaker out through the audio driver. Restart the system after the audio driver is installed. 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-...
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... it was designed. The Content Mode main menu allows you to select content modes including Music, Video, and Movies, or you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your gaming, movies, AR, and VR experiences on personal preference for Microsoft Spatial sound. A. Step 2: Connect your game play to enhance your Internet...
... it was designed. The Content Mode main menu allows you to select content modes including Music, Video, and Movies, or you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your gaming, movies, AR, and VR experiences on personal preference for Microsoft Spatial sound. A. Step 2: Connect your game play to enhance your Internet...