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...: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on GIGABYTE's website. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this manual are legally registered to the Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when...
...: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on GIGABYTE's website. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this manual are legally registered to the Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when...
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... 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 1-3 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 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 18 2-8 Internal Connectors 19 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 29 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 31 4-1 Operating System Installation 31 4-2 Drivers Installation 32 Chapter 5 Appendix...33 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 33 5-2 Debug LED Codes 34...
... 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 1-3 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 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 18 2-8 Internal Connectors 19 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 29 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 31 4-1 Operating System Installation 31 4-2 Drivers Installation 32 Chapter 5 Appendix...33 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 33 5-2 Debug LED Codes 34...
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1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0 Bus x16 Switch x16 x4 or 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2C_CPU) PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 LGA1700 CPU 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) CPU CLK+/- (80~800 MHz) DDR5 5600/5200/4800/4400 MT/s 1 PCI Express x16 DMI 4.0 4 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 4~7) SPI BIOS Bus PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 x4 x4 3 M.2 Socket 3 (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB, M2M_SB) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN2 RJ45 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN M.2 WIFI x1 x1 PCI Express 3.0 Bus x1 x4 x2 x1 Marvell® AQtion AQC107 10GbE LAN Intel® Thunderbolt...
1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0 Bus x16 Switch x16 x4 or 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2C_CPU) PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 LGA1700 CPU 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) CPU CLK+/- (80~800 MHz) DDR5 5600/5200/4800/4400 MT/s 1 PCI Express x16 DMI 4.0 4 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 4~7) SPI BIOS Bus PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 x4 x4 3 M.2 Socket 3 (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB, M2M_SB) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN2 RJ45 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN M.2 WIFI x1 x1 PCI Express 3.0 Bus x1 x4 x2 x1 Marvell® AQtion AQC107 10GbE LAN Intel® Thunderbolt...
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... remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected...
... remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected...
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... data rate may vary depending on CPU support.) 1 ESS ES9280AC DAC chip + 2 ESS ES9080 chips DTS® Sound Unbound™ High Definition Audio 2-channel Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 2-6, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.) * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on environment...
... data rate may vary depending on CPU support.) 1 ESS ES9280AC DAC chip + 2 ESS ES9080 chips DTS® Sound Unbound™ High Definition Audio 2-channel Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 2-6, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.) * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on environment...
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... through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 4 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 1 x noise detection header 2 x integrated extension cable headers for addressable and RGB LED strips 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button - 9 -
... through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 4 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 1 x noise detection header 2 x integrated extension cable headers for addressable and RGB LED strips 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button - 9 -
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... on motherboard specifications. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Smart Backup Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 28.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 10 - https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-XTREME-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl...
... on motherboard specifications. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Smart Backup Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 28.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 10 - https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-XTREME-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl...
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... sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. The CPU cannot be set beyond the standard...
... sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. The CPU cannot be set beyond the standard...
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... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity 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 the power outlet before installing the memory...
... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity 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 the power outlet before installing the memory...
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... the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/922/removePCIE.html - 15 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on using PCIe EZ-Latch Plus. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. PCIEX16 Slot && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for...
... the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/922/removePCIE.html - 15 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on using PCIe EZ-Latch Plus. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. PCIEX16 Slot && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for...
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... a CPU installed. OC Ignition button The OC Ignition button allows overclockers and DIY users to pre-test water cooling setups when building up to boot the system. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this port for a firmware update even without needing to 2.5 Gbps data rate. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to connect an antenna. Use this connector to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) (Q-Flash Plus Port...
... a CPU installed. OC Ignition button The OC Ignition button allows overclockers and DIY users to pre-test water cooling setups when building up to boot the system. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this port for a firmware update even without needing to 2.5 Gbps data rate. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to connect an antenna. Use this connector to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) (Q-Flash Plus Port...
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... connector with 24 bpp via single display output, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on configuring the audio software. You can adjust the Thunderbolt™ settings under Settings\IO Ports\Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration in connector. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices, too. The maximum supported resolution is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being used ). Thunderbolt™ 4 Connector (USB Type-C® Port) The connector supports standard DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video...
... connector with 24 bpp via single display output, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on configuring the audio software. You can adjust the Thunderbolt™ settings under Settings\IO Ports\Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration in connector. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices, too. The maximum supported resolution is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being used ). Thunderbolt™ 4 Connector (USB Type-C® Port) The connector supports standard DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video...
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2-7 Onboard Buttons Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. The power button and reset button allow users to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. •• Always turn on , or the system 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...
2-7 Onboard Buttons Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. The power button and reset button allow users to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. •• Always turn on , or the system 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...
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... speed control function requires the use of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Smart Fan 6" for a water cooling pump. Pin No. 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 CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan...
... speed control function requires the use of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Smart Fan 6" for a water cooling pump. Pin No. 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 CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan...
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... inside the case. re-place the jumper cap if the header is not in use. - 25 - Before connecting the cable to the header, make sure to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5, and RAID 10. G 11) NOISE_SENSOR (Noise Detection Header) This header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website...
... inside the case. re-place the jumper cap if the header is not in use. - 25 - Before connecting the cable to the header, make sure to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5, and RAID 10. G 11) NOISE_SENSOR (Noise Detection Header) This header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website...
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... cable F_PANEL Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Power LED Power Switch Speaker +' 5(6 &, 3:5B/(' PLED+ PLED- The LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch): Connects to the reset switch...
... cable F_PANEL Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Power LED Power Switch Speaker +' 5(6 &, 3:5B/(' PLED+ PLED- The LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch): Connects to the reset switch...
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... power cord. 2. Replace the battery. 4. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. _S S_ _ B 15) F_USB1 (USB 2.0/1.1 Header) Connect one B_maninduntee.g(aOtirvuesteerammineatlasFl_ooUbfSBjteh3cet like a screFw_UdSrBiv30er3 to touch the positive battery holder, making them short for one end of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. _ You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Pin No. Plug...
... power cord. 2. Replace the battery. 4. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. _S S_ _ B 15) F_USB1 (USB 2.0/1.1 Header) Connect one B_maninduntee.g(aOtirvuesteerammineatlasFl_ooUbfSBjteh3cet like a screFw_UdSrBiv30er3 to touch the positive battery holder, making them short for one end of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. _ You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Pin No. Plug...
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For instructions on using the current version of GIGABYTE's website and search for details 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 battery/clear CMOS button in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of the system in the CMOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup...
For instructions on using the current version of GIGABYTE's website and search for details 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 battery/clear CMOS button in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of the system in the CMOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup...
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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 a RAID volume, you to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver and continue the...
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 a RAID volume, you to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver and continue the...
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...PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in this product to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is not more from the body of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790 AORUS XTREME Responsible Party - Proper operation of such environments. - Use...GHz frequency range in point-to the documentation supplied with wireless Ethernet adapters or other users, the antenna type and its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for Other Devices in specific ...
...PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in this product to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is not more from the body of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790 AORUS XTREME Responsible Party - Proper operation of such environments. - Use...GHz frequency range in point-to the documentation supplied with wireless Ethernet adapters or other users, the antenna type and its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for Other Devices in specific ...
