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User Manual - Page 1
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..., to fulfill the responsibilities of this product are recyclable and reusable. Z790 GAMING X AX Z790 GAMING X
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-GAMING-X-AX-rev-10?m=ma#kf https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-GAMING-X-rev-10?m=ma#kf GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to reduce the impacts on...
User Manual - Page 3
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... 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 2-4 Installing the Memory 13 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 14 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 15 2-7 Onboard Buttons and LEDs 17 2-8 Internal Connectors 19
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 32
Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 34 4-1 Operating System Installation 34 4-2 Drivers Installation 35
Chapter...
User Manual - Page 4
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User Manual - Page 5
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1-2 Box Contents
55 Z790 GAMING X AX or Z790 GAMING X motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 One antenna j 55 Two SATA cables
* The box contents above are subject to change without notice. The box contents are for Z790 GAMING X AX. - 5 -
MM Only for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
User Manual - Page 7
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...-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Go to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
Chipset:
- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1,
PCIEX4_2)
Support for AMD CrossFire™ technology (PCIEX16 and PCIEX4)
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User Manual - Page 9
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... model. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-GAMING-X-AX-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-GAMING-X-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl
&& Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. MM Only for Z790 GAMING X AX. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for GIGABYTE...
User Manual - Page 10
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...GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on hardware installation. It may pop off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate automatically after you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 2-3 Installing...http://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/210/quick-guide.html?m=sw
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User Manual - Page 14
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... on your operating system.
Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with your card. Carefully read the manual that came
with the expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card until...
User Manual - Page 15
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Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of GIGABYTE's website for more information. - 15 - After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. Tighten the antennas to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your operating system.)
MM Only for Z790 GAMING X AX. •• When removing the ...
User Manual - Page 23
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... the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "SATA Configuration" for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Before installing the devices, be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of the LED strip must be sure to turn on the plug) of this header. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. EBUG ORT
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User Manual - Page 24
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... the M.2 EZ-Latch Plus clip. Install the M.2 SSD: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/920/M2-latchplus.html Remove the M.2 SSD: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/921/removeM2.html
* Motherboard heatsink design may vary by model.
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10) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2Q_S_B3/M2M_USB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) There are two types of M.2 SSDs supported by each M.2 connector:
M.2 PCIe x4...
User Manual - Page 30
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...system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW...) RST (Reset Jumper) The reset jumper (RST) can connect to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information.
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Press the reset switch to restart the ...
User Manual - Page 32
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... encounter problems using the Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus utilities, please navigate to clear the CMOS values.
&& Please visit GIGABYTE's website for "BIOS Update Utilities."
•• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. To upgrade...
User Manual - Page 34
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... files to your USB thumb drive. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers
4-1 Operating System Installation
With the correct BIOS settings, you need to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA...
User Manual - Page 37
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...radio according to the instructions found in the 5....to other devices in specific environments:
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