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... Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Layout 4 Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 24 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 Favorites (F11 26 2-4 Tweaker...27 2-5 Settings...32 2-6 System Info...37 2-7 Boot...38 2-8 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3-2 Installing...
... Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Layout 4 Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 24 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 Favorites (F11 26 2-4 Tweaker...27 2-5 Settings...32 2-6 System Info...37 2-7 Boot...38 2-8 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3-2 Installing...
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... SATA3 110 80 60 42 PCIEX1_2 F_AUDIO D_LED1 SPI_TPM LED_C1 F_USB1 iTE® Super I/O USB 2.0 Hub M_BIOS CLR_CMOS QFLED SYS_FAN3 Box Contents F_USB2 QFLASH_PLUS 55 Z490 AORUS ELITE AC or Z490 AORUS ELITE motherboard F_PANEL CPU DRAM VGA BOOT 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Four SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One antennaj * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. No functionalities. - 4 -
... SATA3 110 80 60 42 PCIEX1_2 F_AUDIO D_LED1 SPI_TPM LED_C1 F_USB1 iTE® Super I/O USB 2.0 Hub M_BIOS CLR_CMOS QFLED SYS_FAN3 Box Contents F_USB2 QFLASH_PLUS 55 Z490 AORUS ELITE AC or Z490 AORUS ELITE motherboard F_PANEL CPU DRAM VGA BOOT 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Four SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One antennaj * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. No functionalities. - 4 -
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... PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB/M2A_SB) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version...
... PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB/M2A_SB) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version...
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...the internal USB headers) ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors ŠŠ 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x water cooling CPU fan header ŠŠ 3 x system fan headers ŠŠ 2 x addressable LED strip headers ŠŠ 2 x RGB LED strip headers ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support Š...
...the internal USB headers) ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors ŠŠ 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x water cooling CPU fan header ŠŠ 3 x system fan headers ŠŠ 2 x addressable LED strip headers ŠŠ 2 x RGB LED strip headers ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support Š...
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...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 9 - RGB Fusion - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. ON/OFF Charge - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart...
...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 9 - RGB Fusion - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. ON/OFF Charge - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart...
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... of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on hardware installation. - 10 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn off from the power outlet before inserting the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity...
... of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on hardware installation. - 10 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn off from the power outlet before inserting the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity...
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... memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. SMA Antenna Connectors (1T1R)j Use this port for USB devices. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. You can use this port to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to connect an antenna. Use this connector to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. HDMI Port...
... memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. SMA Antenna Connectors (1T1R)j Use this port for USB devices. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. You can use this port to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to connect an antenna. Use this connector to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. HDMI Port...
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... connector wire is the ground wire). PORT 7) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with fan speed control design. Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. The speed control function requires the use of this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the devices. - 16 - 4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers...
... connector wire is the ground wire). PORT 7) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with fan speed control design. Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. The speed control function requires the use of this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the devices. - 16 - 4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers...
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... wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is operating. Pin No. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. •• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): Connects to this header. When connecting your chassis front panel audio...
... wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is operating. Pin No. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. •• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): Connects to this header. When connecting your chassis front panel audio...
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... a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you to update the BIOS when 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 (refer to touch the two pinSs fFo_r a few seconds. USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA: Graphics card status LED VGA BOOT BOOT...
... a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you to update the BIOS when 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 (refer to touch the two pinSs fFo_r a few seconds. USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA: Graphics card status LED VGA BOOT BOOT...
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... battery on the motherboard. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may differ by BIOS version. - 24 - Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to accept or enter a sub-menu. When the power is turned...
... battery on the motherboard. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may differ by BIOS version. - 24 - Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to accept or enter a sub-menu. When the power is turned...
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... when Per Core HT Disable Setting is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). The...
... when Per Core HT Disable Setting is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). The...
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... Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Package Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Package Power Limit Time Allows you install a CPU that support this...
... Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Package Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Package Power Limit Time Allows you install a CPU that support this...
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... mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size...
... mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size...
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... the system chassis cover is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. The Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to set the operation mode of each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for instructions on configuring a RAID array. ƒƒ Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system...
... the system chassis cover is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. The Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to set the operation mode of each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for instructions on configuring a RAID array. ƒƒ Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system...
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... supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to configure an administrator password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Disables...
... supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to configure an administrator password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Disables...
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... "C-1." Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configuring SATA controller mode in "C-2." Steps: 1. To use for more information. Steps: 1. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 42 - Turn on the motherboard. Go to Manual. Note: When using a PCIe SSD, make sure SATA Controller(s) is recommended that you have and the BIOS version. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Click...
... "C-1." Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configuring SATA controller mode in "C-2." Steps: 1. To use for more information. Steps: 1. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 42 - Turn on the motherboard. Go to Manual. Note: When using a PCIe SSD, make sure SATA Controller(s) is recommended that you have and the BIOS version. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Click...
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... Boot and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to 128 KB. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set from 4 KB to be special characters) under the Name item and press . Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Press + to proceed. 4. Press to enter the RAID Configuration Utility...
... Boot and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to 128 KB. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set from 4 KB to be special characters) under the Name item and press . Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Press + to proceed. 4. Press to enter the RAID Configuration Utility...
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... the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to the USB flash drive and select the location of the driver is as shown, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next to the steps below : 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using "Xpress Install" to complete the settings, and then the Intel® Optane™ Memory application...
... the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to the USB flash drive and select the location of the driver is as shown, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next to the steps below : 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using "Xpress Install" to complete the settings, and then the Intel® Optane™ Memory application...
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... USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is disabled. 2. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2A_SB connector, set PCIe Storage Device On Port 9 to RST Controlled; If you want to RST Controlled. 3. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is set PCIe Storage Device On Port 17 to change/remove...
... USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is disabled. 2. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2A_SB connector, set PCIe Storage Device On Port 9 to RST Controlled; If you want to RST Controlled. 3. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is set PCIe Storage Device On Port 17 to change/remove...
