Unique Features Introduction
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... power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to update the backup BIOS after the main BIOS has been flashed and the system restarts. The QFLED or the Q-Flash Plus button will continue to the Q-Flash Plus port on the Q-Flash Plus port. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to the 12V power connector (connect either one if there are two) and main power connector. 4. default setting for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs...
... power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to update the backup BIOS after the main BIOS has been flashed and the system restarts. The QFLED or the Q-Flash Plus button will continue to the Q-Flash Plus port on the Q-Flash Plus port. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to the 12V power connector (connect either one if there are two) and main power connector. 4. default setting for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the system in the CMOS on . BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual...
... the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the system in the CMOS on . BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to adjust fan speed. Smart Fan 6 Use the function key to quickly switch to configure fan speed related settings for each fan header or monitor your system/CPU temperature. && Temperature Displays the current temperature of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan...
... fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to adjust fan speed. Smart Fan 6 Use the function key to quickly switch to configure fan speed related settings for each fan header or monitor your system/CPU temperature. && Temperature Displays the current temperature of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabling Mode is set to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced by 3 when executing AVX instructions. && AVX Optimum Allows you to optimize the AVX instructions. && AVX Voltage Guardband Scale Factor Allows you to select the number of active cores. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. && C6/C7 State Support Allows...
... item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabling Mode is set to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced by 3 when executing AVX instructions. && AVX Optimum Allows you to optimize the AVX instructions. && AVX Voltage Guardband Scale Factor Allows you to select the number of active cores. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. && C6/C7 State Support Allows...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... switching between default frequency and boosted frequency. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to reduce the power. dd Turbo Per Core Limit Control Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && Low Latency Enables or disables low latency memory mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
... switching between default frequency and boosted frequency. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to reduce the power. dd Turbo Per Core Limit Control Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && Low Latency Enables or disables low latency memory mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... CMOS values and reset the board to set to improve the maximum OC frequency potential. && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Please note that supports this feature.) && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to Disabled. - 14 - Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/ button in the user's manual for how to clear the CMOS values. Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific...
... CMOS values and reset the board to set to improve the maximum OC frequency potential. && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Please note that supports this feature.) && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to Disabled. - 14 - Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/ button in the user's manual for how to clear the CMOS values. Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). && Above 4G MMIO BIOS assignment Enables or disables above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). ƒƒ IO Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the...
... launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). && Above 4G MMIO BIOS assignment Enables or disables above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). ƒƒ IO Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... controllers. && Port Enables or disables each SATA port. && SATA Port DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. ƒƒ VMD setup menu Allows you to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. ƒƒ Ethernet Controller / PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on the SATA/M.2 connector you use, set...
... controllers. && Port Enables or disables each SATA port. && SATA Port DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. ƒƒ VMD setup menu Allows you to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. ƒƒ Ethernet Controller / PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on the SATA/M.2 connector you use, set...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... BIOS automatically configure this setting. && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express x4 slot(s). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this button to Boot on Safe Mode Use the button to boot the system in safe mode. && Onboard DB Port LED Allows you to enable or disable the LED lighting of the motherboard debug LEDs when the system is on /off the motherboard LEDs. Set this button to Enter BIOS Setup Use the button to enter the BIOS Setup. Set this setting. && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology...
... BIOS automatically configure this setting. && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express x4 slot(s). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this button to Boot on Safe Mode Use the button to boot the system in safe mode. && Onboard DB Port LED Allows you to enable or disable the LED lighting of the motherboard debug LEDs when the system is on /off the motherboard LEDs. Set this button to Enter BIOS Setup Use the button to enter the BIOS Setup. Set this setting. && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...Enables Legacy Option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. - 28 - This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of the AC power. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables Option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Enables legacy option...
...Enables Legacy Option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. - 28 - This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of the AC power. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables Option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Enables legacy option...
RAID Setup Guide
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Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z790/B760 Refresh Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C.
Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z790/B760 Refresh Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C.
RAID Setup Guide
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... create RAID array on the motherboard. Install the RAID driver and operating system. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. The Intel® B760 Chipset doesn't include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 2 - B. Create RAID configurations. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc...
... create RAID array on the motherboard. Install the RAID driver and operating system. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. The Intel® B760 Chipset doesn't include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 2 - B. Create RAID configurations. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc...
RAID Setup Guide
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... RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you need to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 7 - When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on an M.2 PCIe...
... RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you need to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 7 - When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on an M.2 PCIe...
User Manual
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... 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 2-4 Installing the Memory 14 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 15 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 16 2-7 Onboard Buttons and LEDs 18 2-8 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 34 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 36 4-1 Operating System Installation 36 4-2 Drivers Installation 37 Chapter 5 Appendix...38 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 Regulatory...
... 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 2-4 Installing the Memory 14 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 15 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 16 2-7 Onboard Buttons and LEDs 18 2-8 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 34 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 36 4-1 Operating System Installation 36 4-2 Drivers Installation 37 Chapter 5 Appendix...38 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 Regulatory...
User Manual
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... Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.3. - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) ŠŠ Realtek® ALC1220-VB CODEC * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of DRAM...
... Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.3. - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) ŠŠ Realtek® ALC1220-VB CODEC * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of DRAM...
User Manual
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...x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD support) (M2M_SB) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX. - 8 - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - Support for the M.2 and SATA connectors. Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support - 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type...
...x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD support) (M2M_SB) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX. - 8 - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - Support for the M.2 and SATA connectors. Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support - 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type...
User Manual
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... for Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX. - 9 - k Only for Z790 AORUS ELITE X WIFI7. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header ŠŠ 3 x system fan headers ŠŠ 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header ŠŠ 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers ŠŠ 1 x RGB LED strip header ŠŠ 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors ŠŠ 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š...
... for Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX. - 9 - k Only for Z790 AORUS ELITE X WIFI7. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header ŠŠ 3 x system fan headers ŠŠ 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header ŠŠ 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers ŠŠ 1 x RGB LED strip header ŠŠ 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors ŠŠ 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š...
User Manual
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... may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to factory defaults when needed. 2-7 Onboard Buttons and LEDs RST_SW (Reset Button) The reset button allows users to quickly turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not...
... may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to factory defaults when needed. 2-7 Onboard Buttons and LEDs RST_SW (Reset Button) The reset button allows users to quickly turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not...
User Manual
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... "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is turned on configuring BIOS Setup. To flash...
... "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is turned on configuring BIOS Setup. To flash...
User Manual
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... a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load...
... a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load...
