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...2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-3 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-6 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 2-8 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-10 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-11 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-12 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-13 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-19 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS...
...2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-3 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-6 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 2-8 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-10 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-11 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-12 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-13 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-19 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS...
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... switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you MUST follow to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support...
... switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you MUST follow to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support...
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...; Z590 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) (continued on the CPU types. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. PRIME Z590M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer...
...; Z590 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) (continued on the CPU types. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. PRIME Z590M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer...
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...SSDs installed in Intel® Rapid Storage Technology is available with either 1. PRIME Z590M-PLUS specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)* 5 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Raid function for PCIe mode SSD in both CPU-attached and PCH-attached slots, or 2. Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 2 x USB...
...SSDs installed in Intel® Rapid Storage Technology is available with either 1. PRIME Z590M-PLUS specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)* 5 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Raid function for PCIe mode SSD in both CPU-attached and PCH-attached slots, or 2. Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 2 x USB...
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... 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 3 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with DrMOS) - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Sync (continued on the next page) viii PRIME Z590M-PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - Digital power design with Chassis...
... 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 3 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with DrMOS) - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Sync (continued on the next page) viii PRIME Z590M-PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - Digital power design with Chassis...
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PRIME Z590M-PLUS specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor AI Suite 3 - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) DAEMON Tools WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 - 64 bit mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. ASUS EZ...
PRIME Z590M-PLUS specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor AI Suite 3 - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) DAEMON Tools WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 - 64 bit mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. ASUS EZ...
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xii Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1200 CPU Intel® LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 2 Bags of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xii Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1200 CPU Intel® LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 2 Bags of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static...
... with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static...
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Failure to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. Recommended VGA configuration Slot Slot Description 2. PRIME Z590M-PLUS 1-7 Chapter 1 1 2 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 3 PCIEX16_2 Please refer to the following tables for better thermal environment. PCIEX16_2 Single VGA x16 - Dual VGA x16 x4 Connect a chassis fan to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIEX16_1 3. 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...
Failure to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. Recommended VGA configuration Slot Slot Description 2. PRIME Z590M-PLUS 1-7 Chapter 1 1 2 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 3 PCIEX16_2 Please refer to the following tables for better thermal environment. PCIEX16_2 Single VGA x16 - Dual VGA x16 x4 Connect a chassis fan to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIEX16_1 3. 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...
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... is only supported with Intel® 11th Core™ processors, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs. • Ensure to install the Hyper M.2 X16 series card to connect a display, we suggest using the internal VGA or PCIE X16_2, which will run at x4. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you wish to PCIEX16_1. PCIEX16_1 1. Chapter 1 PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slot (from CPU) Slot Description 2.
... is only supported with Intel® 11th Core™ processors, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs. • Ensure to install the Hyper M.2 X16 series card to connect a display, we suggest using the internal VGA or PCIE X16_2, which will run at x4. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you wish to PCIEX16_1. PCIEX16_1 1. Chapter 1 PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slot (from CPU) Slot Description 2.
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... be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 socket, the SATA6G_1 port cannot be disabled for other CPUs. • Intel® Z590 Chipset - M.2_2 supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • Raid function in both CPU-attached and PCH-attached slots, or 2. PRIME Z590M-PLUS 1-11...
... be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 socket, the SATA6G_1 port cannot be disabled for other CPUs. • Intel® Z590 Chipset - M.2_2 supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • Raid function in both CPU-attached and PCH-attached slots, or 2. PRIME Z590M-PLUS 1-11...
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... RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 7. SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)]. • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 socket, the SATA6G_1 port cannot be used. • Before creating a RAID set to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you to [AHCI Mode] by default...
... RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 7. SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)]. • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 socket, the SATA6G_1 port cannot be used. • Before creating a RAID set to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you to [AHCI Mode] by default...
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... Gen2 header The Addressable Gen2 header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction A A ADD_GEN 2_2 +5V Data Ground PIN 1 +5V Data Ground PIN 1 B ADD_GEN 2_1 B The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. •...
... Gen2 header The Addressable Gen2 header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction A A ADD_GEN 2_2 +5V Data Ground PIN 1 +5V Data Ground PIN 1 B ADD_GEN 2_1 B The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. •...
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... install Thunderbolt™ series card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ header Ensure to install the Thunderbolt™ series card to a PCIe slot from PCH. • Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type-C® port Thunderbolt™ quick charge feature to charge a 5V or more device. • The TypeC_1 port can support up to 20V devices...
... install Thunderbolt™ series card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ header Ensure to install the Thunderbolt™ series card to a PCIe slot from PCH. • Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type-C® port Thunderbolt™ quick charge feature to charge a 5V or more device. • The TypeC_1 port can support up to 20V devices...
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... front panel case lights up. At power on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off . 3. PRIME Z590M-PLUS 2-19 Turn on , hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on self tests (POST). Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. Connect the power cord to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Check the jumper settings and connections or...
... front panel case lights up. At power on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off . 3. PRIME Z590M-PLUS 2-19 Turn on , hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on self tests (POST). Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. Connect the power cord to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Check the jumper settings and connections or...
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... installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 PRIME Z590M-PLUS 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS configurations...
... installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 PRIME Z590M-PLUS 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS configurations...
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... help to guide you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system...
... help to guide you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system...
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... BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 PRIME Z590M-PLUS 3-3 Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk...
... BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 PRIME Z590M-PLUS 3-3 Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk...
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... corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Turn on the system. 4. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You can cause system boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Recovering the...
... corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Turn on the system. 4. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You can cause system boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Recovering the...
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... access and storage. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of two new identical hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to a second drive. Chapter 3 PRIME Z590M-PLUS 3-5 RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD...
... access and storage. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of two new identical hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to a second drive. Chapter 3 PRIME Z590M-PLUS 3-5 RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD...