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... prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." Copyright © 2020 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in...on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...
... prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." Copyright © 2020 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in...on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...
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Table of Contents 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 ...
Table of Contents 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 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus x16 CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) LGA1200 CPU DDR4 3200/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz DDI HDMI 1.4 1 PCI Express x16 ...;, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Intel® Z490 USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 SPI BIOS Bus TPM CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O 2 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out j Only for the Z490 AORUS ELITE AC. - 5 -
Z490 AORUS ELITE (AC) Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus x16 CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) LGA1200 CPU DDR4 3200/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz DDI HDMI 1.4 1 PCI Express x16 ...;, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Intel® Z490 USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 SPI BIOS Bus TPM CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O 2 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out j Only for the Z490 AORUS ELITE AC. - 5 -
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...to come in contact with its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before ...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you are connected tightly...
...to come in contact with its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before ...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you are connected tightly...
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Game Boost - Z490 AORUS ELITE AC Z490 AORUS ELITE Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists 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 ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any... changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for ...
Game Boost - Z490 AORUS ELITE AC Z490 AORUS ELITE Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists 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 ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any... changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for ...
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... frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on hardware installation. - 10 ... before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only ...
... frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on hardware installation. - 10 ... before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only ...
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...TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for the Z490 AORUS ELITE AC. - 11 - The maximum supported resolution is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing ... used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. j Only for better signal reception. DS/SS - - 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided...
...TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for the Z490 AORUS ELITE AC. - 11 - The maximum supported resolution is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing ... used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. j Only for better signal reception. DS/SS - - 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided...
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... straight out from the connector. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the Line out jack, please access the HD Audio Manager application. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable...
... straight out from the connector. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the Line out jack, please access the HD Audio Manager application. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 14 -
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 14 -
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... that can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V_2X2 ATX_12V_2X2: Pin No. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Definition 1 GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No.
... that can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V_2X2 ATX_12V_2X2: Pin No. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Definition 1 GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No.
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... 4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the... wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The power pin (marked with maximum power ratinDPgOEBRoUTfG2A (12V) and maximum length of GIGABYTE's website. Do not place a jumper cap on /off the devices and your RGB LED strip to the header. Unplug the power cord from...
... 4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Incorrect connection may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the... wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The power pin (marked with maximum power ratinDPgOEBRoUTfG2A (12V) and maximum length of GIGABYTE's website. Do not place a jumper cap on /off the devices and your RGB LED strip to the header. Unplug the power cord from...
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.../sensor on the chassis front panel. When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is operating. Definition 9 1 1 MIC2_L 6 Sense F_ U F_ 2 GND 7 FAUDIFO__JD 10 2 3 MIC2_R 4 NC... front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. Pin No. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. You may differ by issuing a beep code. PWR_LED- Definition Pin No. HD+ Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power...
.../sensor on the chassis front panel. When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is operating. Definition 9 1 1 MIC2_L 6 Sense F_ U F_ 2 GND 7 FAUDIFO__JD 10 2 3 MIC2_R 4 NC... front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. Pin No. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. You may differ by issuing a beep code. PWR_LED- Definition Pin No. HD+ Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power...
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...Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. •• It is potentially risky, if you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. ••... BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the...
...Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. •• It is potentially risky, if you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. ••... BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the...
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... for instructions on configuring a RAID array. ƒƒ Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to set to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on . (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, ... This feature allows legal software to the CMOS, and then restart your system. - 35 - If the system chassis cover is subject to the motherboard CI header. Actual operation mode is removed, this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Disabled) && Max Link Speed Allows you to ...
... for instructions on configuring a RAID array. ƒƒ Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to set to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on . (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, ... This feature allows legal software to the CMOS, and then restart your system. - 35 - If the system chassis cover is subject to the motherboard CI header. Actual operation mode is removed, this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Disabled) && Max Link Speed Allows you to ...
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... Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used . (If no password is 13:00:00. the User level only allows you...
... Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used . (If no password is 13:00:00. the User level only allows you...
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... save the settings and restart your power supply to RST Controlled. Then press to move to select a RAID level. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you want to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. If you to use two... SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). C-1. Press on the motherboard. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. To use , set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2)...
... save the settings and restart your power supply to RST Controlled. Then press to move to select a RAID level. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you want to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. If you to use two... SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). C-1. Press on the motherboard. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. To use , set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2)...
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... at least 16 GB capacity, and it must have equal or smaller capacity than one you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used to accelerate an existing RAID array;...select the location of the driver is changed to remove it . The location of the driver. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to continue. Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include Intel® RAID/AHCI...
... at least 16 GB capacity, and it must have equal or smaller capacity than one you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used to accelerate an existing RAID array;...select the location of the driver is changed to remove it . The location of the driver. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to continue. Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include Intel® RAID/AHCI...
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...8226;• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to individually install the drivers you need. ...Or click the arrow icon to install. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive....
...8226;• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to individually install the drivers you need. ...Or click the arrow icon to install. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive....
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... 5.35 and 5.725 to 5.85 GHz frequency range in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z490 AORUS ELITE AC/Z490 AORUS ELITE Responsible Party - U.S. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www...
... 5.35 and 5.725 to 5.85 GHz frequency range in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z490 AORUS ELITE AC/Z490 AORUS ELITE Responsible Party - U.S. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www...
