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... to the Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Example: https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_quick-guide_am5.pdf?m=sw For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on GIGABYTE's website. Copyright © 2022 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The...
... to the Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Example: https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_quick-guide_am5.pdf?m=sw For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on GIGABYTE's website. Copyright © 2022 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The...
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... Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 1-3 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 2-4 Installing the Memory 14 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 15 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 16 2-7 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 18 2-8 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 34 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 36 4-1 Operating System Installation 36 4-2 Drivers Installation 37 Chapter 5 Appendix...38 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 5-2 Debug LED Codes...
... Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 1-3 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 2-4 Installing the Memory 14 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 15 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 16 2-7 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 18 2-8 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 34 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 36 4-1 Operating System Installation 36 4-2 Drivers Installation 37 Chapter 5 Appendix...38 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 5-2 Debug LED Codes...
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... Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (80~800 MHz) Switch x16 x8 LGA1700 CPU DDR5 5600/5200/4800/4400 MT/s PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 or 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) DDI 1 HDMI 1 PCI Express x4 DMI 4.0 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 4 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 4~7) PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 x4 x4 3 M.2 Socket 3 (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB, M2M_SB) SPI Dual BIOS Bus eSPI iTE® Bus Super I/O PS/2 keyboard/mouse Intel® Z790 2 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 x4 PCI Express 3.0 Bus PCI Express Bus x1 ASMedia® USB...
... Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (80~800 MHz) Switch x16 x8 LGA1700 CPU DDR5 5600/5200/4800/4400 MT/s PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 or 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) DDI 1 HDMI 1 PCI Express x4 DMI 4.0 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 4 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 4~7) PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 x4 x4 3 M.2 Socket 3 (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB, M2M_SB) SPI Dual BIOS Bus eSPI iTE® Bus Super I/O PS/2 keyboard/mouse Intel® Z790 2 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 x4 PCI Express 3.0 Bus PCI Express Bus x1 ASMedia® USB...
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... as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the...
... as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the...
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... equipment.) CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode. 2-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Wireless Communication Module Expansion Slots Storage Interface LGA1700 socket: Support for...
... equipment.) CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode. 2-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Wireless Communication Module Expansion Slots Storage Interface LGA1700 socket: Support for...
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... RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices Chipset: - 2 x USB Type-C® ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header) - 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 Controller: - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX...
... RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices Chipset: - 2 x USB Type-C® ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header) - 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 Controller: - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX...
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...; PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Smart Backup Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for support lists of apps. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-TACHYON-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl && Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on the fan (pump) you install.
...; PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Smart Backup Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for support lists of apps. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-TACHYON-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl && Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on the fan (pump) you install.
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... your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Alignment Key Triangle Pin One Marking of the CPU Socket LGA1700 CPU Socket Alignment Key Do not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted...
... your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Alignment Key Triangle Pin One Marking of the CPU Socket LGA1700 CPU Socket Alignment Key Do not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted...
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A memory module can be installed in only one memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . If you install it is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it in the DDR5_B socket. - 14 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules...
A memory module can be installed in only one memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . If you install it is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it in the DDR5_B socket. - 14 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules...
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... motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an expansion slot that supports your computer. Make sure that came with the expansion card in its slot. 4. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel...
... motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an expansion slot that supports your computer. Make sure that came with the expansion card in its slot. 4. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel...
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... your HDMI-supported monitor. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is complete Protection Mode Button This button allows the system to automatically reboot with their self-defined memory parameters. 2-6 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) Q-Flash Plus allows you can use this connector to connect an antenna. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on a USB thumb drive and plug...
... your HDMI-supported monitor. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is complete Protection Mode Button This button allows the system to automatically reboot with their self-defined memory parameters. 2-6 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) Q-Flash Plus allows you can use this connector to connect an antenna. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on a USB thumb drive and plug...
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... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of the Dual BIOS function. SS __ BB__ SS __SS __ __ __ 33 __ __ 33 __ __BB __ __BB 2-7 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs BB__ SS __SS BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for more information). - 18 - The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of GIGABYTE...
... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of the Dual BIOS function. SS __ BB__ SS __SS __ __ __ 33 __ __ 33 __ __BB __ __BB 2-7 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs BB__ SS __SS BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for more information). - 18 - The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of GIGABYTE...
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... optimized overclocking configuration for the processor and memory, and loading users' customized settings, etc. You can be used if a CPU crash or memory errors occur or warm reset doesn't work when tuning your system to reboot. Visit GIGABYTE's website for a firmware update even without needing to boot the system. OC Trigger Switch (TGR): This switch can press the button continuously to adjust the value. Instantly setting the TGR switch back to its default...
... optimized overclocking configuration for the processor and memory, and loading users' customized settings, etc. You can be used if a CPU crash or memory errors occur or warm reset doesn't work when tuning your system to reboot. Visit GIGABYTE's website for a firmware update even without needing to boot the system. OC Trigger Switch (TGR): This switch can press the button continuously to adjust the value. Instantly setting the TGR switch back to its default...
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... black connector wire is recommended that you connect the power cable from_B the power supply to the connector to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that a system fan be sure to connect it is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. _ 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control F_USB3 F_USB30...
... black connector wire is recommended that you connect the power cable from_B the power supply to the connector to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that a system fan be sure to connect it is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. _ 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control F_USB3 F_USB30...
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... connector wire is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 7) CPU_OPT (CPU Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header) The fan/pump header is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The header also provides speed control for more information. 1 SYS_FAN6_PUMP 1 SYS_FAN5_PUMP Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables...
... connector wire is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 7) CPU_OPT (CPU Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header) The fan/pump header is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The header also provides speed control for more information. 1 SYS_FAN6_PUMP 1 SYS_FAN5_PUMP Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables...
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... header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website. B R G 12V B R G 12V RGB LED Strip For how to turn off the lights of this header. Before installing the devices, be lined up with the 12V connection orientation of the extension 1 cable must be connected to turn on the noise detection function, please navigate to remove the jumper cap; The black wire...
... header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website. B R G 12V B R G 12V RGB LED Strip For how to turn off the lights of this header. Before installing the devices, be lined up with the 12V connection orientation of the extension 1 cable must be connected to turn on the noise detection function, please navigate to remove the jumper cap; The black wire...
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Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off 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 (please navigate to factory defaults. 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for a few...
Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off 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 (please navigate to factory defaults. 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for a few...
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... motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to update the BIOS when your system is turned off (S5 shutdown state). To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus utilities, please navigate to boot. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/928/intel700-bios.html - 34 - Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it is turned on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings...
... motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to update the BIOS when your system is turned off (S5 shutdown state). To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus utilities, please navigate to boot. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/928/intel700-bios.html - 34 - Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it is turned on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings...
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... GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you need to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. When the screen requesting you are ready to your USB thumb drive. To install...
... GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you need to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. When the screen requesting you are ready to your USB thumb drive. To install...
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...: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790 AORUS TACHYON Responsible Party - To comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio according to -point operation. The Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in this device is allocated as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in point-to the instructions...
...: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790 AORUS TACHYON Responsible Party - To comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio according to -point operation. The Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in this device is allocated as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in point-to the instructions...