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... 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 looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in any form or by copyright...
... 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 looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in any form or by copyright...
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Table of Contents Z490M GAMING X Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 Favorites (F11 24 2-4 Tweaker...25 2-5 Settings...30 2-6 System Info...36...
Table of Contents Z490M GAMING X Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 Favorites (F11 24 2-4 Tweaker...25 2-5 Settings...30 2-6 System Info...36...
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...; 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Game Boost - Fast Boot - Smart Backup - EasyTune - Please visit the...
...; 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Game Boost - Fast Boot - Smart Backup - EasyTune - Please visit the...
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... install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can 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... that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual...
... install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can 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... that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual...
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... PORT DEBUG DEBUG PORT PORT S F_ F_USB3 B For how to turn off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Definition SATA3 1 GND 20 2 TXP 31 3 TXN 4 GND 1 1 G.QBOFM 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND SATA3 7 15 7 14 B_... S_ To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 7 7 Pin No. 3 _ _B B S F_ B_ _S S_ _ B _U _ ...
... PORT DEBUG DEBUG PORT PORT S F_ F_USB3 B For how to turn off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Definition SATA3 1 GND 20 2 TXP 31 3 TXN 4 GND 1 1 G.QBOFM 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND SATA3 7 15 7 14 B_... S_ To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 7 7 Pin No. 3 _ _B B S F_ B_ _S S_ _ B _U _ ...
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... mounting hole based on configuring a RAID array. Make sure to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for details. •• M2A_SB: Type of device installed in UEFI BIOS mode.
... mounting hole based on configuring a RAID array. Make sure to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for details. •• M2A_SB: Type of device installed in UEFI BIOS mode.
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... Pin 9 LINE2_L 5 LINE2_R 10 Sense Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on the chassis front panel. HD+ (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to...
... Pin 9 LINE2_L 5 LINE2_R 10 Sense Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on the chassis front panel. HD+ (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to...
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... SS S U _ B S B_ B _S S_ _ B _U _ B F_USB3 F _3 _F _0 F U 16) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or... local dealer if you are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _ 1 THB_C Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 1 THB_C1 B B_ F_USB3 B _ S F_ S F_ 15) COM (...
... SS S U _ B S B_ B _S S_ _ B _U _ B F_USB3 F _3 _F _0 F U 16) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or... local dealer if you are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _ 1 THB_C Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 1 THB_C1 B B_ F_USB3 B _ S F_ S F_ 15) COM (...
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...1 5VDUAL 2 No Pin S F_ 3 SPDIFO 4 GND _ - 21 - S _S B_ _ 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use a metal object like graphics cards...update the BIOS when your graphics card if you can now flash the BIOS automatically by expansion cards) for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like a screwdriver to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website.
...1 5VDUAL 2 No Pin S F_ 3 SPDIFO 4 GND _ - 21 - S _S B_ _ 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use a metal object like graphics cards...update the BIOS when your graphics card if you can now flash the BIOS automatically by expansion cards) for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like a screwdriver to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website.
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...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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequate BIOS... system, etc. You can use the key to switch between the two modes. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to...
...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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequate BIOS... system, etc. You can use the key to switch between the two modes. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to...
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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 - 23 - 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 - 23 - 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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...dd Per Core HT Disable Setting && HT Disable (Note) Allows you determine whether to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. Depending on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto.... this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is set the FCLK frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to determine whether to decrease average power consumption...
...dd Per Core HT Disable Setting && HT Disable (Note) Allows you determine whether to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. Depending on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto.... this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is set the FCLK frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to determine whether to decrease average power consumption...
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...) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support ...power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item...
...) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support ...power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item...
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... Control (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 feature. - 28 - When the ...Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving ...
... Control (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 feature. - 28 - When the ...Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving ...
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... to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages. Advanced Voltage Settings This submenu allows you to boot after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal... Calibration level, over-voltage protection level, and overcurrent protection level. - 29 - If this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Please note that if the system becomes unstable or ...
... to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages. Advanced Voltage Settings This submenu allows you to boot after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal... Calibration level, over-voltage protection level, and overcurrent protection level. - 29 - If this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Please note that if the system becomes unstable or ...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 31 - Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) (...
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 31 - Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) (...
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... and protects the software against attacks from malicious software. This feature allows legal software to set the operation mode of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to set the lighting mode of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field...
... and protects the software against attacks from malicious software. This feature allows legal software to set the operation mode of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to set the lighting mode of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field...
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...adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC...CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for...
...adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC...CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for...
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...131; Plug in Devices Info Displays information on your PCI Express and M.2 devices if installed. Q-Flash Allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings; is hour, minute, and second. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set , the ... the Q-Flash utility to set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. You can also select the default language used . (If no password is week (read-only), month, date, and...
...131; Plug in Devices Info Displays information on your PCI Express and M.2 devices if installed. Q-Flash Allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings; is hour, minute, and second. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set , the ... the Q-Flash utility to set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. You can also select the default language used . (If no password is week (read-only), month, date, and...
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... only when Fast Boot is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to shorten the OS boot ... enter BIOS Setup. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo...
... only when Fast Boot is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to shorten the OS boot ... enter BIOS Setup. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo...