User Manual
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GIGABYTE works with you to reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of a global citizen. For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. Z790 AORUS XTREME X User's Manual Rev. 1001 GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of this product are recyclable and reusable. Also, to protect the environment.
GIGABYTE works with you to reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of a global citizen. For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. Z790 AORUS XTREME X User's Manual Rev. 1001 GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of this product are recyclable and reusable. Also, to protect the environment.
User Manual
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... published in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the Quick Installation Guide on GIGABYTE's website. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_installation-guide_12QM-100xR.pdf For product-related information, check on...
... published in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the Quick Installation Guide on GIGABYTE's website. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_installation-guide_12QM-100xR.pdf For product-related information, check on...
User Manual
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling ...
User Manual
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Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) u Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the push pins diagonally. Push down on the surface of the CPU cooler to be used. j k k j w Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. CPU_FAN v Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. - 12 - C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.
Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) u Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the push pins diagonally. Push down on the surface of the CPU cooler to be used. j k k j w Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. CPU_FAN v Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. - 12 - C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.
User Manual
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... to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot that... the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/922/removePCIE.html - 14 - 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage...
... to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot that... the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/922/removePCIE.html - 14 - 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage...
User Manual
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... to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). - 17 - 2-7 Onboard Buttons Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power...this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. •• Always turn on , or...to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to factory defaults when needed.
... to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). - 17 - 2-7 Onboard Buttons Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power...this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. •• Always turn on , or...to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to factory defaults when needed.
User Manual
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...to this device must accept any component containing the radio such that may only operate using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this manual will result in order tocomply with and/or damage to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,... for the transmitter by the safety directors of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790 AORUS XTREME X Responsible Party - Canada, Canada-Industry Notice: This device complies with high-gain antennas. Caution: When using an antenna of...
...to this device must accept any component containing the radio such that may only operate using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this manual will result in order tocomply with and/or damage to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,... for the transmitter by the safety directors of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790 AORUS XTREME X Responsible Party - Canada, Canada-Industry Notice: This device complies with high-gain antennas. Caution: When using an antenna of...
Unique Features Introduction
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... Control This application allows you to system temperatures. The FAN Control Interface Using FAN Control ))The application allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. ))The Manual mode allows you must have a motherboard with fan speed control design. •• To use the noise detection function, you to the last saved values...
... Control This application allows you to system temperatures. The FAN Control Interface Using FAN Control ))The application allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. ))The Manual mode allows you must have a motherboard with fan speed control design. •• To use the noise detection function, you to the last saved values...
Unique Features Introduction
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... for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs will flash during the BIOS matching and flashing process. After completion, the system will continue to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your system is complete. • If you choose to update the backup BIOS after the main BIOS has been ...flashed and the system restarts. Connect the power cables to GIGABYTE.bin. Wait for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) • On motherboards with DualBIOS™, the DualBIOS™ feature will reboot again and boot from...
... for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs will flash during the BIOS matching and flashing process. After completion, the system will continue to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your system is complete. • If you choose to update the backup BIOS after the main BIOS has been ...flashed and the system restarts. Connect the power cables to GIGABYTE.bin. Wait for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) • On motherboards with DualBIOS™, the DualBIOS™ feature will reboot again and boot from...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is off , the battery on the ... When the power is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the ...
... the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is off , the battery on the ... When the power is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the ...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Press on Fan Speed to switch to configure fan speed related settings for each...
... the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Press on Fan Speed to switch to configure fan speed related settings for each...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && GIGABYTE PerfDrive Offers multiple preset work stably with the CPU specifications. && PCIe/DMI/PEG Clock Frequency Allows you to manually set PCIe/DMI/PEG base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. && Enhanced Multi-Core ... all CPU cores. && Performance CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to set the CPU base clock in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you to manually set the CPU frequency. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 9 - This page is...
...If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && GIGABYTE PerfDrive Offers multiple preset work stably with the CPU specifications. && PCIe/DMI/PEG Clock Frequency Allows you to manually set PCIe/DMI/PEG base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. && Enhanced Multi-Core ... all CPU cores. && Performance CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to set the CPU base clock in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you to manually set the CPU frequency. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 9 - This page is...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost. && Enhanced TVB Enables or disables the enhanced Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature. dd Frequency TVB && Frequency Clipping TVB Allows you manually direct the most critical workloads to it. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && IA CEP (Current Excursion Protection) Allows you to enable or...
... initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost. && Enhanced TVB Enables or disables the enhanced Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature. dd Frequency TVB && Frequency Clipping TVB Allows you manually direct the most critical workloads to it. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && IA CEP (Current Excursion Protection) Allows you to enable or...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... BIOS automatically configure this setting. && No. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabling Mode is set to lower the standard...is set to disable the HT feature for different number of active cores. dd CPU Cores Enabling Mode Allows you to determine whether to Manual. This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set to enable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && Active ...
... BIOS automatically configure this setting. && No. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabling Mode is set to lower the standard...is set to disable the HT feature for different number of active cores. dd CPU Cores Enabling Mode Allows you to determine whether to Manual. This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set to enable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && Active ...
BIOS Setup Guide
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Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/ button in the user's manual for how to clear the CMOS values. Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable ...BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. Advanced Memory Settings && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. && Gear Mode Allows you to improve the maximum OC frequency potential. && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods...
Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/ button in the user's manual for how to clear the CMOS values. Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable ...BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. Advanced Memory Settings && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. && Gear Mode Allows you to improve the maximum OC frequency potential. && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... memory voltages. Note: Your system may vary depending on the memory timings. && Realtime Memory Frequency Enables or disables the Realtime Memory Frequency feature, which allows manual switching between default SPD profile frequency and selected XMP profile frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default...
... memory voltages. Note: Your system may vary depending on the memory timings. && Realtime Memory Frequency Enables or disables the Realtime Memory Frequency feature, which allows manual switching between default SPD profile frequency and selected XMP profile frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...; Q-Flash Allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can also select the default language used . (If no password is 13:00:00...
...; Q-Flash Allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can also select the default language used . (If no password is 13:00:00...
RAID Setup Guide
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... of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes RAID 10 4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the user's manuals for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 2 -
... of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes RAID 10 4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the user's manuals for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 2 -