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Z490M GAMING X User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-Z490MGX-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable.
Z490M GAMING X User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-Z490MGX-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable.
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... registered to assist in the use of this : "REV: X.X." No part of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. 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...
... registered to assist in the use of this : "REV: X.X." No part of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. 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...
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...iTE® Super I/O 110 80 CODEC PCIEX4 BAT 60 42 QFLED M2Q_CPU (Note) M2A_SB DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 Intel® Z490 Z490M GAMING X CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O COM D_LED1 F_USB2 F_AUDIO THB_C QFLASH_PLUS LED_C1 F_USB1 SPI_TPM F_PANEL SYS_FAN3 (Note) The M.2 connector is reserved only. The box... the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. No functionalities. 5 4 SATA3 Box Contents 55 Z490M GAMING X motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 -
...iTE® Super I/O 110 80 CODEC PCIEX4 BAT 60 42 QFLED M2Q_CPU (Note) M2A_SB DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 Intel® Z490 Z490M GAMING X CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O COM D_LED1 F_USB2 F_AUDIO THB_C QFLASH_PLUS LED_C1 F_USB1 SPI_TPM F_PANEL SYS_FAN3 (Note) The M.2 connector is reserved only. The box... the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. No functionalities. 5 4 SATA3 Box Contents 55 Z490M GAMING X motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 -
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.... •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
.... •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
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...the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is recommended 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 the power...SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR4_B2 DS/SS DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of the memory. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the...
...the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is recommended 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 the power...SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR4_B2 DS/SS DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of the memory. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the...
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...when your expansion card. Definition 1 1 5VDUAL 2 No Pin S F_ 3 SPDIFO 4 GND _ - 21 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for BIOS configurations). 18) QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you wish to connect an HDMI display to factory defaults. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS... computer and unplug the power cord from your graphics card if you to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like graphics cards and sound cards.
...when your expansion card. Definition 1 1 5VDUAL 2 No Pin S F_ 3 SPDIFO 4 GND _ - 21 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for BIOS configurations). 18) QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you wish to connect an HDMI display to factory defaults. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS... computer and unplug the power cord from your graphics card if you to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like graphics cards and sound cards.
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...) (Note) This item is present only when you made is dependent on the CPU being used Profile. Options are: Default, Gaming Profile, Advanced. (Default: Default) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the Graphics Ratio. (Default: Auto) && AVX Offset (Note) AVX offset is the negative offset of these components. This page...
...) (Note) This item is present only when you made is dependent on the CPU being used Profile. Options are: Default, Gaming Profile, Advanced. (Default: Default) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the Graphics Ratio. (Default: Auto) && AVX Offset (Note) AVX offset is the negative offset of these components. This page...
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When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is set to Manual. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables ...
When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is set to Manual. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables ...
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... the power limit according to the CPU specifications. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) Enabled allows Qclk to run in order to reduce the...
... the power limit according to the CPU specifications. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) Enabled allows Qclk to run in order to reduce the...
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.... You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature...
.... You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature...
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... between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to all . && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key...
... between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to all . && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key...
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.... •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to Manual. To create RAID, set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage...
.... •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to Manual. To create RAID, set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage...
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... data before continuing. When completed, restart the system. 5. If you want to accelerate the system drive, you can select specific folders, files, or applications to Manual. Follow the on the Intel® Optane™ Memory screen. 4. Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure the Intel®...
... data before continuing. When completed, restart the system. 5. If you want to accelerate the system drive, you can select specific folders, files, or applications to Manual. Follow the on the Intel® Optane™ Memory screen. 4. Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure the Intel®...