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User Manual - Page 1
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... citizen. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-10?m=ma#kf https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790M-AORUS-ELITE-rev-10?m=ma#kf GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to protect the environment. GIGABYTE works with you to fulfill the responsibilities of this product are recyclable and reusable. Z790M AORUS ELITE AX Z790M AORUS ELITE
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
For...
User Manual - Page 3
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... 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 18 2-8 Internal Connectors 20
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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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
1-1 Motherboard Layout
ATX_12V_2X2
ATX_12V_2X4
R_USB20 M2_WIFIj
SYS_FAN1 USB 2.0 Hub
DP_HDMI20
CPU_FAN CPU_OPT
LGA1700
LED_C2 D_LED2
ATX
SYS_FAN3
Z790M AORUS ELITE AX Z790M AORUS ELITE
U320G U32G2
F_U32C
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
U32 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
U32_LAN AUDIO
Realtek®
80
2.5GbE LAN
PCIEX16
M2A_CPU
F_U32
DDR5_A1 DDR5_A2 DDR5_B1 DDR5_B2
7 6
5 ...
User Manual - Page 5
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... LAN
SPI
BIOS
Bus
TPM
eSPI iTE® Bus Super I/O
Intel® Z790
1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
6 USB 3.2 Gen 1
RJ45 LAN
USB 2.0 Hub
8 USB 2.0/1.1
CODEC
1 PCI Express x4
MIC Line Out S/PDIF Out
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User Manual - Page 6
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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. 1-3 Box Contents
55 Z790M AORUS ELITE AX or Z790M AORUS ELITE motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 One antennaj 55 One G Connector
j Only for Z790M AORUS ELITE AX. * The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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User Manual - Page 8
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... memory architecture Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in the PCIEX16 slot.
Chipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
Support for AMD CrossFire™ technology
j Only for Z790M AORUS ELITE AX. - 8 - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands...
User Manual - Page 10
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... vary depending on motherboard specifications.
https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut
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&& Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related...
User Manual - Page 15
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... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure that came
with the slot, and press down on your card. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in your
expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided...
User Manual - Page 16
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... imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Use this port to insert the USB flash drive into this port for USB devices. j Only for USB devices. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can use this port for Z790M AORUS ELITE AX. (Note) To enable...
User Manual - Page 18
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... 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 .... To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). - 18 -
2-7 Onboard Buttons
RST_SW (Reset Button)...
User Manual - Page 24
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...BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "SATA Configuration" for instructions on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 of the addressable LED strip header.
Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
Before installing the ... 2/3/4/5/6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website.
User Manual - Page 25
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... hole for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
80
_3
U
M2A_CPU
80 M2Q_SB
110
80
M2P_SB
Follow the steps below to be installed and then install the M.2 EZ-Latch Plus clip first. If you want install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle. Install the M.2 SSD: https://www.gigabyte.com...
User Manual - Page 32
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... on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus utilities, please navigate to...GIGABYTE's website and search for how to boot. For instructions on a USB thumb drive and plug it with caution. Save the latest
BIOS on using the current version of BIOS, it is off , the battery on configuring BIOS Setup. Inadequately altering the settings...
User Manual - Page 34
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... 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 want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and...
User Manual - Page 37
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...gigabyte.com
FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Proper operation of this radio according to be damaged. •• Use in specific... Part 15...instructions...manual will result in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/ IEEE C95.1, 1992.
The use : In order to the limits set... GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790M AORUS ELITE AX/Z790M AORUS ELITE...
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