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... the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or ...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. Disclaimer Information in the use of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright...
... the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or ...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. Disclaimer Information in the use of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...5 Optional Items...5 Z590 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Layout 6 Z590 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Block Diagram 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 14 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 14 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...5 Optional Items...5 Z590 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Layout 6 Z590 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Block Diagram 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 14 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 14 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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Box Contents 55 Z590 AORUS XTREME motherboard 55 One AORUS USB flash drive with 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) - 5 - Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R) eSATA ... One ESSential USB DAC 55 One noise detection cable 55 Two thermistor cables 55 One G Connector 55 Two Velcro Cable Ties 55 M.2 screws 55 One AORUS Gen4 AIC Adaptor (GC-2XM2G4) The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
Box Contents 55 Z590 AORUS XTREME motherboard 55 One AORUS USB flash drive with 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) - 5 - Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R) eSATA ... One ESSential USB DAC 55 One noise detection cable 55 Two thermistor cables 55 One G Connector 55 Two Velcro Cable Ties 55 M.2 screws 55 One AORUS Gen4 AIC Adaptor (GC-2XM2G4) The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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Z590 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Layout SYS_FAN1 REAR_BUTTON ATX_12V_2X4_1 WIFI ATX_12V_2X4_2 TYPEC_1 U32G2_LAN2 TYPEC_2 U32G2_LAN1 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller U32G2_2 HDMI Aquantia 10GbE LAN USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub U32G2_1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub AUDIO LGA1200 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN 110 PCIEX16 80 42 Z590 AORUS XTREME TI ... ATX F_PANEL LED_C2 LED_C1 NOISE_ SENSOR F_U320G DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 31 20 5 4 SATA3 Intel® Z590 iTE® Super I/O B_BIOS USB 2.0 Hub M_BIOS Temperature sensor F_U32 SYS_FAN8 SYS_FAN7 F_USB1 (Note) For debug code information, ...
Z590 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Layout SYS_FAN1 REAR_BUTTON ATX_12V_2X4_1 WIFI ATX_12V_2X4_2 TYPEC_1 U32G2_LAN2 TYPEC_2 U32G2_LAN1 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller U32G2_2 HDMI Aquantia 10GbE LAN USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub U32G2_1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub AUDIO LGA1200 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN 110 PCIEX16 80 42 Z590 AORUS XTREME TI ... ATX F_PANEL LED_C2 LED_C1 NOISE_ SENSOR F_U320G DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 31 20 5 4 SATA3 Intel® Z590 iTE® Super I/O B_BIOS USB 2.0 Hub M_BIOS Temperature sensor F_U32 SYS_FAN8 SYS_FAN7 F_USB1 (Note) For debug code information, ...
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Z590 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 4.0 (Note)/3.0 Bus Switch x16 x8 LGA1200 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200 (Note)/3000 (Note)/2933 / (Note) 2666/2400/... Express 3.0 Bus x4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller PCI Express x4 2 USB Type-C®, with or USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 Intel® Thunderbolt™4 Intel® Z590 ALC1220-VB + ESS ES9018K2M + TI OPA1622 DDI HDMI 1.4 SPI Dual BIOS Bus 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2M_SB) Switch 2 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 4, 5) 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_SB ) 4 SATA 6Gb/s 1 USB Type-C®...
Z590 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 4.0 (Note)/3.0 Bus Switch x16 x8 LGA1200 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200 (Note)/3000 (Note)/2933 / (Note) 2666/2400/... Express 3.0 Bus x4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller PCI Express x4 2 USB Type-C®, with or USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 Intel® Thunderbolt™4 Intel® Z590 ALC1220-VB + ESS ES9018K2M + TI OPA1622 DDI HDMI 1.4 SPI Dual BIOS Bus 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2M_SB) Switch 2 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 4, 5) 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_SB ) 4 SATA 6Gb/s 1 USB Type-C®...
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...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 it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system on ... the computer system 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 installing or...
...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 it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system on ... the computer system 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 installing or...
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Fast Boot - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) ...
Fast Boot - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) ...
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...the CPU specifications. Hardware Installation - 14 - Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on ... Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA1200 CPU Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU Notch Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware ...
...the CPU specifications. Hardware Installation - 14 - Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on ... Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA1200 CPU Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU Notch Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware ...
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... the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate during the process of the CPU. Step 3: Once the CPU is inserted into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the load plate is under its retention tab to complete the installation...
... the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate during the process of the CPU. Step 3: Once the CPU is inserted into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the load plate is under its retention tab to complete the installation...
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... 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is to be used. Hardware Installation - 16 - Step 4: You should ...hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal...
... 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is to be used. Hardware Installation - 16 - Step 4: You should ...hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal...
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...install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ... Memory) DS/SS DS/SS DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four memory ...
...install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ... Memory) DS/SS DS/SS DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four memory ...
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... module. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation - 18 - Notch DDR4 DIMM A DDR4 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. Step 2: The...
... module. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation - 18 - Notch DDR4 DIMM A DDR4 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. Step 2: The...
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... your expansion card(s). 7. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your...
... your expansion card(s). 7. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your...
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... card driver in the CrossFire gold edge connectors on your graphics cards. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- A CrossFire-supported motherboard with sufficient power is set to the manual of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire technology may be needed or not depending on top of...
... card driver in the CrossFire gold edge connectors on your graphics cards. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- A CrossFire-supported motherboard with sufficient power is set to the manual of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire technology may be needed or not depending on top of...
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... Side Speaker out through the audio driver. (Note) •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Line Out/Front Speaker Out The line...
... Side Speaker out through the audio driver. (Note) •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Line Out/Front Speaker Out The line...
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... S3 1 23 _ Before setting the SB switch, be sure to turn on/off your computer and power supply. 1 23 U __ 3 _ S_ _ _B Quick Buttons This motherboard has 2 quick buttons: power button and reset button. To remap the button to perform different tasks, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Miscellaneous\RST_SW," for...
... S3 1 23 _ Before setting the SB switch, be sure to turn on/off your computer and power supply. 1 23 U __ 3 _ S_ _ _B Quick Buttons This motherboard has 2 quick buttons: power button and reset button. To remap the button to perform different tasks, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Miscellaneous\RST_SW," for...
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Visit GIGABYTE's website for a firmware update even without needing to the pin 1 (Power) of the multimeter to boot the system. S S S S S S SS S S Hardware Installation VDDR PCH_CORE VPLL_OC VCCPLL ... 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 Use a multimeter to keep spinning at a low temperature and allows for more usages and features. You can employ following motherboard voltages. Definition 1 power 2 GND S S3 S3 S3 S3 S3 S3 S3 S3B SS3BS S3BS SSBS SSBS SSBS SSBS SSBS SSBS SSBS SS S SU SU U U U U U U U U _ __...
Visit GIGABYTE's website for a firmware update even without needing to the pin 1 (Power) of the multimeter to boot the system. S S S S S S SS S S Hardware Installation VDDR PCH_CORE VPLL_OC VCCPLL ... 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 Use a multimeter to keep spinning at a low temperature and allows for more usages and features. You can employ following motherboard voltages. Definition 1 power 2 GND S S3 S3 S3 S3 S3 S3 S3 S3B SS3BS S3BS SSBS SSBS SSBS SSBS SSBS SSBS SSBS SS S SU SU U U U U U U U U _ __...
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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. - 25 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before...
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 25 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before...
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...-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 26 - If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. _ _B _ S_ _F B F_USB3 1/2) A TX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power...
...-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 26 - If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. _ _B _ S_ _F B F_USB3 1/2) A TX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power...
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... CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground...
... CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground...