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... of Contents Z490 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Layout 4 Z490 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 12 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-8 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 26 2-1 Startup Screen 26 2-2 The Main Menu 27 2-3 Favorites (F11 28 2-4 Tweaker...29 2-5 Settings...34 2-6 System Info...39 2-7 Boot...40 2-8 Save...
... of Contents Z490 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Layout 4 Z490 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 12 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-8 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 26 2-1 Startup Screen 26 2-2 The Main Menu 27 2-3 Favorites (F11 28 2-4 Tweaker...29 2-5 Settings...34 2-6 System Info...39 2-7 Boot...40 2-8 Save...
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... 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 and HDCP 2.3. ŠŠ Maximum shared memory of the PCI Express slots conform to install it in the LGA1200 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z490 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting...
... 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 and HDCP 2.3. ŠŠ Maximum shared memory of the PCI Express slots conform to install it in the LGA1200 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z490 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting...
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... flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on the fan (pump) you install. EasyTune - Smart Backup - Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x HDMI port ŠŠ 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) ŠŠ 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support ŠŠ 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) ŠŠ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports...
... flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on the fan (pump) you install. EasyTune - Smart Backup - Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x HDMI port ŠŠ 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) ŠŠ 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support ŠŠ 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) ŠŠ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports...
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... system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off from the power outlet before inserting the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website...
... system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off from the power outlet before inserting the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website...
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... to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Step 3: Plug the display cable into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. C-2. DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with your graphics cards. Procedure and driver screen for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer...
... to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Step 3: Plug the display cable into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. C-2. DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with your graphics cards. Procedure and driver screen for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer...
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... the chassis front panel. You may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Definition Pin No. HD+ (refer to the power status indicator SPEAK- Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make the device unable to the power switch on the chassis front panel...
... the chassis front panel. You may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Definition Pin No. HD+ (refer to the power status indicator SPEAK- Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make the device unable to the power switch on the chassis front panel...
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... device is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to your computer and unplug the power cord before clearinSg_ the CMOS values. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. If tBh_e CPU/DRAM/VGA LEDF_iUsSoB3n, that means you are working normally; if the BOOT LED is on . B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT...
... device is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to your computer and unplug the power cord before clearinSg_ the CMOS values. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. If tBh_e CPU/DRAM/VGA LEDF_iUsSoB3n, that means you are working normally; if the BOOT LED is on . B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT...
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... power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to switch between the two modes. To upgrade the BIOS, use the key to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Or you can use your system to activate certain system features. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board...
... power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to switch between the two modes. To upgrade the BIOS, use the key to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Or you can use your system to activate certain system features. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board...
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... you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of AVX ratio. ƒƒ Advanced CPU Settings && CPU Over Temperature Protection (Note) Allows you to fine-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency for Early Power On Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. This page is highly recommended that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only...
... you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of AVX ratio. ƒƒ Advanced CPU Settings && CPU Over Temperature Protection (Note) Allows you to fine-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency for Early Power On Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. This page is highly recommended that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only...
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... CPU clock ratio will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to disable the HT feature for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. && Hyper-Threading Technology Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. This feature only works...
... CPU clock ratio will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to disable the HT feature for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. && Hyper-Threading Technology Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. This feature only works...
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.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to reduce the power. && Voltage reduction initiated TVB (Note) Allows you to the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support Allows you to determine whether to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU...
.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to reduce the power. && Voltage reduction initiated TVB (Note) Allows you to the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support Allows you to determine whether to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU...
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... Power Limits is present only when you install a CPU that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the memory to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Please note that supports this setting. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel...
... Power Limits is present only when you install a CPU that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the memory to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Please note that supports this setting. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel...
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.... Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Aperture Size Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby 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...
.... Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Aperture Size Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby 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...
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.../S5 state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) && Max Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to the hardware specification of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. - 37 - This feature allows legal software to quickly set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the...
.../S5 state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) && Max Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to the hardware specification of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. - 37 - This feature allows legal software to quickly set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the...
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... system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/CPU VCCIO/DDRVtt A/B/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/DDRVpp A/B/+3.3V/+5V/PCH Core/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. ƒƒ Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 38 - && Case Open Displays the detection status of your water cooling system. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the...
... system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/CPU VCCIO/DDRVtt A/B/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/DDRVpp A/B/+3.3V/+5V/PCH Core/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. ƒƒ Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 38 - && Case Open Displays the detection status of your water cooling system. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the...
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... All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the user password, the administrator password allows you to select the operating system to be requested to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do...
... All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the user password, the administrator password allows you to select the operating system to be requested to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do...
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... Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to Manual. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to "C-3" for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 44 - The BIOS Setup menus described in the Type tab and then press . 2. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver...
... Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to Manual. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to "C-3" for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 44 - The BIOS Setup menus described in the Type tab and then press . 2. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver...
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... RAID volume. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set to 128 KB. Exit in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Under RAID Volumes you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. Under RAID Volumes you 'll be set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control...
... RAID volume. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set to 128 KB. Exit in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Under RAID Volumes you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. Under RAID Volumes you 'll be set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control...
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... systems already include SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Then browse 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 load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. DO NOT change your SATA controller mode back to install. The hard drive/SSD to be...
... systems already include SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Then browse 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 load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. DO NOT change your SATA controller mode back to install. The hard drive/SSD to be...
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... Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. If you can only be accelerated. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2A_CPU connector, set PCIe Storage Dev On Port 9 to RST Controlled; to the BIOS Setup, make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is installed, you install more...
... Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. If you can only be accelerated. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2A_CPU connector, set PCIe Storage Dev On Port 9 to RST Controlled; to the BIOS Setup, make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is installed, you install more...
