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...Z590 UD (AC) Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 Smart Fan 6 25 2-4 Favorites (F11 26 2-5 Tweaker...27 2-6 Settings...32 2-7 System Info...37 2-8 Boot...38 2-9 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3-2 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage...
...Z590 UD (AC) Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 Smart Fan 6 25 2-4 Favorites (F11 26 2-5 Tweaker...27 2-6 Settings...32 2-7 System Info...37 2-8 Boot...38 2-9 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3-2 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage...
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....11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Modulej - Support for the Z590 UD AC. (Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. - 6 - Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 433 Mbps data rate * Actual data rate may vary depending on configuring the audio software. Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on environment and equipment. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU...
....11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Modulej - Support for the Z590 UD AC. (Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. - 6 - Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 433 Mbps data rate * Actual data rate may vary depending on configuring the audio software. Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on environment and equipment. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU...
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...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 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 5 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 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
...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 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 5 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 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
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... LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 8 - Fast Boot - RGB Fusion - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - ON/OFF Charge - Back Panel Connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip...
... LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 8 - Fast Boot - RGB Fusion - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - ON/OFF Charge - Back Panel Connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip...
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... the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. A memory module can 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...
... the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. A memory module can 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...
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... USB 2.0 specification. j Only for USB devices. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is installed. 2. Use this port for the Z590 UD AC. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to connect an antenna. SMA Antenna Connectors...
... USB 2.0 specification. j Only for USB devices. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is installed. 2. Use this port for the Z590 UD AC. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to connect an antenna. SMA Antenna Connectors...
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... default sound playback device to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this audio jack for USB devices. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. DisplayPort can support HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanisms. You can change the functionality of the LAN port LEDs. Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink) The Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: Activity LED...
... default sound playback device to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this audio jack for USB devices. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. DisplayPort can support HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanisms. You can change the functionality of the LAN port LEDs. Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink) The Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: Activity LED...
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... to Pin 1 of the LED strip must be installed inside the chassis. S F_ _S S_ _ B _U _ B F_USB3 F F_USB3 B _3 F _0 _F _0 F U B_ USB 0_ B - 14 - _ 3 B SS S _0 F U __ 3 B_ SF _ 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating...
... to Pin 1 of the LED strip must be installed inside the chassis. S F_ _S S_ _ B _U _ B F_USB3 F F_USB3 B _3 F _0 _F _0 F U B_ USB 0_ B - 14 - _ 3 B SS S _0 F U __ 3 B_ SF _ 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating...
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... reset switch on each wire instead of a single plug. You may differ by issuing a beep code. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S3/S4 sleep state SPEAK- Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on the chassis front panel. PWR_LED- A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. configure the way to turn off (S5). 2 20 •• PW (Power Switch...
... reset switch on each wire instead of a single plug. You may differ by issuing a beep code. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S3/S4 sleep state SPEAK- Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on the chassis front panel. PWR_LED- A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. configure the way to turn off (S5). 2 20 •• PW (Power Switch...
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... button. Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you to update the BIOS when your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 21 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS...
... button. Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you to update the BIOS when your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 21 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS...
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... Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on . To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash...
... Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on . To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash...
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...Smart Fan 6 Use the function key to quickly switch to this function. && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && FAN Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode...
...Smart Fan 6 Use the function key to quickly switch to this function. && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && FAN Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode...
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... technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is overheated. 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. && AVX Offset (Note) When the processor runs AVX workloads, the CPU Clock Ratio will be reduced by 3 when executing AVX-512 instructions. (Default: Auto) && AVX Voltage...
... technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is overheated. 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. && AVX Offset (Note) When the processor runs AVX workloads, the CPU Clock Ratio will be reduced by 3 when executing AVX-512 instructions. (Default: Auto) && AVX Voltage...
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... Frequency, High Density, and DDR-4500+. (Default: Auto) && Memory Channel Detection Message Allows you make changes on the installed memory. Memory Channels Timings dd Channels Standard Timing Control, Channels Advanced Timing Control, Channels Misc Timing Control These sections provide memory timing settings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory...
... Frequency, High Density, and DDR-4500+. (Default: Auto) && Memory Channel Detection Message Allows you make changes on the installed memory. Memory Channels Timings dd Channels Standard Timing Control, Channels Advanced Timing Control, Channels Misc Timing Control These sections provide memory timing settings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory...
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... power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following : Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets...
... power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following : Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets...
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... Network Stack is enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you can press to abort the PXE boot. - 34 - Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this function. (Default: Enabled) Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB...
... Network Stack is enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you can press to abort the PXE boot. - 34 - Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this function. (Default: Enabled) Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB...
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... enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on . (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to set...
... enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on . (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to set...
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... operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disable Link All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full...
... operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disable Link All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full...
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... Ports\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure to set either with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be used to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. Then depending the M.2 connector you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Enter a volume name with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Configuring SATA Controllers...
... Ports\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure to set either with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be used to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. Then depending the M.2 connector you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Enter a volume name with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Configuring SATA Controllers...
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... drivers from 4 KB to install and follow the on configuring a RAID array. - 43 - Boot from Intel®. Then browse to begin. 5. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your USB thumb drive. 2. On the Xpress Install screen, select Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management to 128 KB. The SATA controller must have selected the stripe block size, set from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install...
... drivers from 4 KB to install and follow the on configuring a RAID array. - 43 - Boot from Intel®. Then browse to begin. 5. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your USB thumb drive. 2. On the Xpress Install screen, select Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management to 128 KB. The SATA controller must have selected the stripe block size, set from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install...