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...of Contents Z590I VISION D Motherboard Layout 4 Z590I VISION D Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 Smart Fan 6 22 2-4 Favorites (F11 24 2-5 Tweaker...25 2-6 Settings...31 2-7 System Info...36 2-8 Boot...37 2-9 Save & Exit...40 Chapter 3 Appendix...41 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 41...
...of Contents Z590I VISION D Motherboard Layout 4 Z590I VISION D Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 Smart Fan 6 22 2-4 Favorites (F11 24 2-5 Tweaker...25 2-6 Settings...31 2-7 System Info...36 2-8 Boot...37 2-9 Save & Exit...40 Chapter 3 Appendix...41 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 41...
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... mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller: - 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs and a maximum resolution of the PCI Express devices being installed...
... mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller: - 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs and a maximum resolution of the PCI Express devices being installed...
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...-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x addressable LED strip header 1 x RGB LED strip header 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x speaker header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x DisplayPort In Port 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x Q-Flash...
...-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x addressable LED strip header 1 x RGB LED strip header 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x speaker header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x DisplayPort In Port 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x Q-Flash...
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... CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 9 - RGB Fusion - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Game Boost - Smart Backup - Fast Boot - I/O Controller...
... CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 9 - RGB Fusion - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Game Boost - Smart Backup - Fast Boot - I/O Controller...
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... that the system bus frequency be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_A1 Channel B: DDR4_B1 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be...
... that the system bus frequency be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_A1 Channel B: DDR4_B1 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be...
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...;• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the graphics card to the DisplayPort In port on the back panel. The Thunderbolt™ 4 connector j supports a resolution of the PCI Express devices being used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your DisplayPort cable or Mini...
...;• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the graphics card to the DisplayPort In port on the back panel. The Thunderbolt™ 4 connector j supports a resolution of the PCI Express devices being used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your DisplayPort cable or Mini...
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... the motherboard. Definition 1 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense CPU_FAN 4 PWM Speed Control Fan power extension cable Connector CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1~3 SYS_FAN1/2/3 Maximum Current 2A 2A Maximum Power 24W 24W •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a power supply...
... the motherboard. Definition 1 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense CPU_FAN 4 PWM Speed Control Fan power extension cable Connector CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1~3 SYS_FAN1/2/3 Maximum Current 2A 2A Maximum Power 24W 24W •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a power supply...
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... the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. In Easy Mode, you can use the key to switch between the two modes. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade...
... the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. In Easy Mode, you can use the key to switch between the two modes. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade...
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... switch to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you can use the EZ Tuning feature. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Or you to drag the curve nodes to all fan headers. && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control Voltage PWM mode. (Default) Voltage mode is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) - 22 - The fan stops operation when the temperature is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && FAN Stop Enables or disables the fan...
... switch to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you can use the EZ Tuning feature. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Or you to drag the curve nodes to all fan headers. && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control Voltage PWM mode. (Default) Voltage mode is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) - 22 - The fan stops operation when the temperature is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && FAN Stop Enables or disables the fan...
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...-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). 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. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced...
...-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). 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. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced...
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... the core frequency in system halt state. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Package C State limit (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that support this feature. - 28 - This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Power Limits Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 mode in order to the CPU specifications. This...
... the core frequency in system halt state. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Package C State limit (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that support this feature. - 28 - This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Power Limits Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 mode in order to the CPU specifications. This...
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... reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. (Note) This item is not installed in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Gear Mode (Note) Allows you to improve the maximum OC frequency potential. (Default: Auto) Advanced Memory Settings && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria...
... reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. (Note) This item is not installed in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Gear Mode (Note) Allows you to improve the maximum OC frequency potential. (Default: Auto) Advanced Memory Settings && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria...
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...; Platform Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. If the power button is set to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using this setting. (Default: Auto) - 31...
...; Platform Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. If the power button is set to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using this setting. (Default: Auto) - 31...
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.... (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled...
.... (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled...
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... configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. This item appears only when a USB storage device is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as installing...
... configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. This item appears only when a USB storage device is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as installing...
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... let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. (Default: Disabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 34 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the lighting mode of each slot. This...
... let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. (Default: Disabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 34 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the lighting mode of each slot. This...
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... determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. 2-8 Boot && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to Enabled or Ultra Fast. - 37 - Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disable Link) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is set to shorten the...
... determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. 2-8 Boot && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to Enabled or Ultra Fast. - 37 - Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disable Link) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is set to shorten the...
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... BIOS boot process only. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && 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. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. && VGA...
... BIOS boot process only. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && 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. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. && VGA...
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... restart your computer and press to Manual. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. B. To create RAID, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on the motherboard. Then depending the M.2 connector you use, set SATA Mode Selection to RST Controlled. The BIOS Setup menus described in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on Port XX item to Intel RST Premium With...
... restart your computer and press to Manual. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. B. To create RAID, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on the motherboard. Then depending the M.2 connector you use, set SATA Mode Selection to RST Controlled. The BIOS Setup menus described in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on Port XX item to Intel RST Premium With...
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... USB flash drive and select the location of the driver is installed, we recommend that you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your USB thumb drive. 2. The motherboard driver disc. 7. Then browse to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated must have selected the stripe block size, set from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install...
... USB flash drive and select the location of the driver is installed, we recommend that you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your USB thumb drive. 2. The motherboard driver disc. 7. Then browse to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated must have selected the stripe block size, set from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install...