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... of Contents Z590 GAMING X AX/Z590 GAMING X Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 24 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 Smart Fan 6 26 2-4 Favorites (F11 27 2-5 Tweaker...28 2-6 Settings...34 2-7 System Info...39 2-8 Boot...40 2-9 Save & Exit...43 Chapter 3 Appendix...44 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 44 3-2 Installing Intel®...
... of Contents Z590 GAMING X AX/Z590 GAMING X Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 24 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 Smart Fan 6 26 2-4 Favorites (F11 27 2-5 Tweaker...28 2-6 Settings...34 2-7 System Info...39 2-8 Boot...40 2-9 Save & Exit...43 Chapter 3 Appendix...44 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 44 3-2 Installing Intel®...
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...; audio codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit) Wireless Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Communication - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac with CPU Chipset Intel® Z590 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processors: - Support for the Z590 GAMING X AX. - 6 - Support for...
...; audio codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit) Wireless Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Communication - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac with CPU Chipset Intel® Z590 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processors: - Support for the Z590 GAMING X AX. - 6 - Support for...
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... the internal USB header) Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through 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 1 x CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers (Note...
... the internal USB header) Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through 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 1 x CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers (Note...
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... flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. RGB Fusion - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install j Only for APP Center * Available applications in card connectors 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)j 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x DisplayPort 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port...
... flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. RGB Fusion - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install j Only for APP Center * Available applications in card connectors 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)j 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x DisplayPort 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port...
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... motherboard supports the memory. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed...
... motherboard supports the memory. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed...
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... audio transmission. You can use this port to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for the Z590 GAMING X AX. - 11 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . USB Type-C® Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is installed. 2. DisplayPort can support a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is compatible to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration...
... audio transmission. You can use this port to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for the Z590 GAMING X AX. - 11 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . USB Type-C® Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is installed. 2. DisplayPort can support a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is compatible to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration...
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... this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 12V 1 2G 3R 4B RGB LED Strip 1 12V Connect your CPU and system from the power outlet to prevent damage to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with fan speed control design. Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this header. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire...
... this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 12V 1 2G 3R 4B RGB LED Strip 1 12V Connect your CPU and system from the power outlet to prevent damage to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with fan speed control design. Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this header. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire...
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... panel module to the speaker on each wire instead of a single plug. You may differ by issuing a beep code. 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. 9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. The front panel design may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power...
... panel module to the speaker on each wire instead of a single plug. You may differ by issuing a beep code. 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. 9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. The front panel design may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power...
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... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Replace the battery. 4. Definition _ 1S1 _ 1 1 Data Output 7 Chip Select 2 Power (3.3V) 3 No Pin 8 GND 9 _ F IRQ 12 2 4 NC 10 NC 5 Data Input 11 NC 6 CLK 12 RST _0 F 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. _B S F_ Pin No. Definition Pin No. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove...
... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Replace the battery. 4. Definition _ 1S1 _ 1 1 Data Output 7 Chip Select 2 Power (3.3V) 3 No Pin 8 GND 9 _ F IRQ 12 2 4 NC 10 NC 5 Data Input 11 NC 6 CLK 12 RST _0 F 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. _B S F_ Pin No. Definition Pin No. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove...
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... latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 23 - QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to update the BIOS when your system is complete. If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LEDF_iUsSoBn3, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating...
... latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 23 - QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to update the BIOS when your system is complete. If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LEDF_iUsSoBn3, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating...
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... BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power...
... BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power...
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... voltage. (Default: Auto) Advanced CPU Settings && Core Fused Max Core Ratio (Note) Displays the highest frequency of each core. && CPU Over Temperature Protection (Note) Allows you to fine-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. For more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
... voltage. (Default: Auto) Advanced CPU Settings && Core Fused Max Core Ratio (Note) Displays the highest frequency of each core. && CPU Over Temperature Protection (Note) Allows you to fine-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. For more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
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... C-States Control is present only when you install a CPU that support this feature. The C8 state is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this feature. - 31 - Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will...
... C-States Control is present only when you install a CPU that support this feature. The C8 state is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this feature. - 31 - Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will...
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... will enter suspend mode. && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off upon the return of the AC power. Always On The system is set to Enabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 35 - Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button...
... will enter suspend mode. && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off upon the return of the AC power. Always On The system is set to Enabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 35 - Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button...
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... Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Options are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is divided. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers...
... Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Options are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is divided. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers...
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... next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 38 - To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the operation mode of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters...
... next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 38 - To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the operation mode of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters...
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... supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && CFG Lock Enables or disables the MSR 0xE2 function. (Default: Disabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled...
... supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && CFG Lock Enables or disables the MSR 0xE2 function. (Default: Disabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled...
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... configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. - 41 - && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && 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 Disable Link All USB devices are disabled...
... configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. - 41 - && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && 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 Disable Link All USB devices are disabled...
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... special characters) under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to set up a RAID set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on the motherboard. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on Port XX item to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Note: When using a PCIe SSD, make sure SATA Controller(s) is recommended that you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall...
... special characters) under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to set up a RAID set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on the motherboard. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on Port XX item to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Note: When using a PCIe SSD, make sure SATA Controller(s) is recommended that you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall...
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... size can be used to begin. 5. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory A-1. The Optane™ memory cannot be set the volume capacity. 4. The SATA controller must be included in the RAID array. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Then browse to the USB flash drive and select the location of the driver is installed. the accelerated hard drive...
... size can be used to begin. 5. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory A-1. The Optane™ memory cannot be set the volume capacity. 4. The SATA controller must be included in the RAID array. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Then browse to the USB flash drive and select the location of the driver is installed. the accelerated hard drive...