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... written permission. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check 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. Copyright © 2020 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... written permission. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check 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. Copyright © 2020 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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Table 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...
Table 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...
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Z490 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus Switch x16 x16 CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) LGA1200 CPU DDR4 3200/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz or DDI .../s (SATA3 0~3) SATA3 4/5 M2M_SB or LAN RJ45 Switch Intel® M.2 CNVi 2.5GbE LAN WIFI x4 x4 x1 x1 PCI Express 3.0 Bus SPI BIOS Bus TPM LPC iTE® Bus Super I/O Intel® Z490 2 USB Type-C™, USB 3.2 Gen 2 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 Hub 8 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC PCI Express x4 Rear Speaker Out...
Z490 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus Switch x16 x16 CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) LGA1200 CPU DDR4 3200/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz or DDI .../s (SATA3 0~3) SATA3 4/5 M2M_SB or LAN RJ45 Switch Intel® M.2 CNVi 2.5GbE LAN WIFI x4 x4 x1 x1 PCI Express 3.0 Bus SPI BIOS Bus TPM LPC iTE® Bus Super I/O Intel® Z490 2 USB Type-C™, USB 3.2 Gen 2 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 Hub 8 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC PCI Express x4 Rear Speaker Out...
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... Monitor BIOS Unique Features Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate ...control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Xpress Install - 9 - ON/OFF Charge - Game Boost - EasyTune - ...
... Monitor BIOS Unique Features Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate ...control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Xpress Install - 9 - ON/OFF Charge - Game Boost - EasyTune - ...
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...only one of the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA1200 CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the memory.... in accordance with the CPU specifications. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard...
...only one of the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA1200 CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the memory.... in accordance with the CPU specifications. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard...
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... Control 7) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is the ground wire). Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Smart Fan 5," for a water cooling pump, refer to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire...
... Control 7) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is the ground wire). Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Smart Fan 5," for a water cooling pump, refer to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire...
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... Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for more information on configuring a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on the noise detection function, please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Definition 1 1 Noise Detection 2 GND Noise Detection Cable 1 For more information. - 19 - Before connecting...
... Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for more information on configuring a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on the noise detection function, please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Definition 1 1 Noise Detection 2 GND Noise Detection Cable 1 For more information. - 19 - Before connecting...
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... M.2 connector. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be_ uFsed to the original hole. Remove the protective film from the bottom of your M.2 SSD drive. BIOS _0 F 110 80 60 42 M2P_SB 110 80 60 42 M2A_CPU _3 U 110 80 60 42 M2M_SB _3 U Follow the steps below to unfasten the...
... M.2 connector. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be_ uFsed to the original hole. Remove the protective film from the bottom of your M.2 SSD drive. BIOS _0 F 110 80 60 42 M2P_SB 110 80 60 42 M2A_CPU _3 U 110 80 60 42 M2M_SB _3 U Follow the steps below to unfasten the...
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... detect if the chassis cover has been removed. 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). Hard Drive Reset Power LED •• SPEAK (Speaker): Activity LED Switch Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the...
... detect if the chassis cover has been removed. 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). Hard Drive Reset Power LED •• SPEAK (Speaker): Activity LED Switch Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the...
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... (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is off (S5 shutdown state). S_ S_ _ S F_ -... 11 NC _0 F 6 CLK 12 RST _0 F S F_ 20) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt™ Add-in card. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS B For how to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in Card Connectors) The connectors are used to connect to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of...
... (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is off (S5 shutdown state). S_ S_ _ S F_ -... 11 NC _0 F 6 CLK 12 RST _0 F S F_ 20) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt™ Add-in card. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS B For how to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in Card Connectors) The connectors are used to connect to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of...
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...8226; When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). 23) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status... status LED - 25 - _S S_ _ B _U 3 B SS S U _ 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) __ 3 B Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. B B_ •• Always turn off your computer. B_ ••...
...8226; When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). 23) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status... status LED - 25 - _S S_ _ B _U 3 B SS S U _ 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) __ 3 B Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. B B_ •• Always turn off your computer. B_ ••...
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... mouse to move among the items and press to boot. You can use your keyboard to select the item you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, 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 operating system. •• @BIOS is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the ...
... mouse to move among the items and press to boot. You can use your keyboard to select the item you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, 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 operating system. •• @BIOS is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the ...
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...bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on the installed memory Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 27 - 2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Option ...keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 5 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the...
...bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on the installed memory Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 27 - 2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Option ...keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 5 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the...
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... work stably with the CPU specifications. && Enhanced Multi-Core Performance Determines whether to allow the CPU to run at Turbo 1C speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The adjustable range is dependent on your overall system configurations.
... work stably with the CPU specifications. && Enhanced Multi-Core Performance Determines whether to allow the CPU to run at Turbo 1C speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The adjustable range is dependent on your overall system configurations.
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...protection function. && Hyper-Threading Technology Allows you to determine whether to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically ...features, please visit Intel's website. - 30 - This item is configurable only when Per Core HT Disable Setting is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/Energy Efficient Turbo (Note) Enables or disables the CPU power...
...protection function. && Hyper-Threading Technology Allows you to determine whether to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically ...features, please visit Intel's website. - 30 - This item is configurable only when Per Core HT Disable Setting is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/Energy Efficient Turbo (Note) Enables or disables the CPU power...
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.... When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is ...the power. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to operate at the specified power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) dd Active Turbo Ratios && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~10-Core Active...
.... When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is ...the power. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to operate at the specified power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) dd Active Turbo Ratios && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~10-Core Active...
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...(Note 1) Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 ...Skip memory detection and training in order to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 32 - && DRAM Power Limit / DRAM Power ...
...(Note 1) Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 ...Skip memory detection and training in order to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 32 - && DRAM Power Limit / DRAM Power ...
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... Advanced Timing Control, Channels Misc Timing Control These sections provide memory timing settings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Performance, High Frequency, High...
... Advanced Timing Control, Channels Misc Timing Control These sections provide memory timing settings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Performance, High Frequency, High...
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... time at low load, a self-protection will enter suspend mode. && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 34 - When the power supply is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to power on the...
... time at low load, a self-protection will enter suspend mode. && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 34 - When the power supply is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to power on the...
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.... - 37 - && Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) && Max Link Speed Allows you to determine whether to set to On. Off...
.... - 37 - && Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) && Max Link Speed Allows you to determine whether to set to On. Off...