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... Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual...
... Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual...
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... 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Box Contents...5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 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 5 Appendix...36 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 Regulatory Notices...37...
... 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Box Contents...5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 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 5 Appendix...36 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 Regulatory Notices...37...
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... in a high-temperature or wet environment. •• Turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to consult with its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 6 - These stickers are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number...
... in a high-temperature or wet environment. •• Turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to consult with its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 6 - These stickers are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number...
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...channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. Support for Z790 GAMING X AX. - 7 - BLUETOOTH 5.3 - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU LGA1700 socket: Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z790 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
...channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. Support for Z790 GAMING X AX. - 7 - BLUETOOTH 5.3 - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU LGA1700 socket: Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z790 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
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... LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper - 8 - RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support...
... LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper - 8 - RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support...
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... Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 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 CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard...
... Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 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 CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard...
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... bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn off from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive...
... bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn off from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive...
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... that the motherboard supports the memory. The four memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in the DDR5_A2 or DDR5_B2 socket. - 13 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the...
... that the motherboard supports the memory. The four memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in the DDR5_A2 or DDR5_B2 socket. - 13 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the...
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... BIOS changes for your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with the expansion card in its slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your card. 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports...
... BIOS changes for your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with the expansion card in its slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your card. 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports...
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... to set the default sound playback device to connect an antenna. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) j Use this port for Z790 GAMING X AX. •• When removing the cable connected to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. HDMI 2.0 Port The HDMI port is compatible to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector. Tighten the antennas to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. 2-6 Back Panel Connectors j USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB 3.2 Gen...
... to set the default sound playback device to connect an antenna. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) j Use this port for Z790 GAMING X AX. •• When removing the cable connected to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. HDMI 2.0 Port The HDMI port is compatible to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector. Tighten the antennas to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. 2-6 Back Panel Connectors j USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB 3.2 Gen...
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... that supports digital optical audio. Before using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Line Out/Front Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a 5.1-channel a 7.1-channel a Mic In/Rear Speaker Out a a a Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out Front Panel Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a a You can change the functionality of the LAN port LEDs. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection...
... that supports digital optical audio. Before using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Line Out/Front Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a 5.1-channel a 7.1-channel a Mic In/Rear Speaker Out a a a Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out Front Panel Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a a You can change the functionality of the LAN port LEDs. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection...
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If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. CPU DRAM VGA BOOT CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED - 18 - Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; if the BOOT LED is not working properly after system power-on , that means the corresponding device is on .
If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. CPU DRAM VGA BOOT CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED - 18 - Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; if the BOOT LED is not working properly after system power-on , that means the corresponding device is on .
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... Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control 5) SYS_FAN4_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header) The fan/pump header is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the "BIOS Setup" page of a fan with fan speed control design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The header also provides speed control...
... Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control 5) SYS_FAN4_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header) The fan/pump header is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the "BIOS Setup" page of a fan with fan speed control design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The header also provides speed control...
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... Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be sure to turn on the plug) of the LED strip must be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating of 5A (5V) and maximum number of GIGABYTE's website. F_USB3 F F_USB30 3 F_USB3 _0 _F _0 F B_ Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control _ 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control _ B_ USB 0_...
... Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be sure to turn on the plug) of the LED strip must be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating of 5A (5V) and maximum number of GIGABYTE's website. F_USB3 F F_USB30 3 F_USB3 _0 _F _0 F B_ Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control _ 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control _ B_ USB 0_...
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... - The power pin (marked with a triangle on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "SATA Configuration" for instructions on the plug) of the LED strip must be sure to turn on/off the devices and your RGB LED strip to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page...
... - The power pin (marked with a triangle on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "SATA Configuration" for instructions on the plug) of the LED strip must be sure to turn on/off the devices and your RGB LED strip to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page...
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... detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 26 - PW+ PWSPEAK...
... detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 26 - PW+ PWSPEAK...
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18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to perform a normal restart. 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 the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website...
18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to perform a normal restart. 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 the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website...
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... for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to clear the CMOS values. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is off , the battery on configuring BIOS Setup. For instructions on . BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to update the BIOS when...
... for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to clear the CMOS values. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is off , the battery on configuring BIOS Setup. For instructions on . BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to update the BIOS when...
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Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. 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 Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you to your USB thumb drive. To install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to load the driver appears, select Browse. When the screen requesting...
Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. 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 Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you to your USB thumb drive. To install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to load the driver appears, select Browse. When the screen requesting...
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... Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in this product is restricted to indoor use of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790 GAMING X AX/Z790 GAMING X Responsible Party - The use due to its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for Other Devices in the wireless network. Use...
... Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in this product is restricted to indoor use of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790 GAMING X AX/Z790 GAMING X Responsible Party - The use due to its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for Other Devices in the wireless network. Use...