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...Z590 AORUS ELITE (AX) Motherboard Layout 4 Z590 AORUS ELITE (AX) 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 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 25 2-1 Startup Screen 25 2-2 The Main Menu 26 2-3 Smart Fan 6 ...27 2-4 Favorites (F11 29 2-5 Tweaker...30 2-6 Settings...35 2-7 System Info...39 2-8 Boot...40 2-9 Save & Exit...43 Chapter 3 Appendix...44 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set...
...Z590 AORUS ELITE (AX) Motherboard Layout 4 Z590 AORUS ELITE (AX) 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 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 25 2-1 Startup Screen 25 2-2 The Main Menu 26 2-3 Smart Fan 6 ...27 2-4 Favorites (F11 29 2-5 Tweaker...30 2-6 Settings...35 2-7 System Info...39 2-8 Boot...40 2-9 Save & Exit...43 Chapter 3 Appendix...44 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set...
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... PCIEX1 F_AUDIO LED_C1 USB 2.0 Hub M2P_SB SYS_FAN4_PUMP M2B_SB Intel® Z590 M_BIOS THB_C2 THB_C1 CLR_CMOS Temperature sensor Box Contents SYS_FAN2 F_USB2 D_LED1 SPI_TPM F_USB1 QFLED F_PANEL CPU DRAM QFLASH_PLUS VGA BOOT 55 Z590 AORUS ELITE AX or Z590 AORUS ELITE motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Four SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One antennaj 55 M.2 screws * The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
... PCIEX1 F_AUDIO LED_C1 USB 2.0 Hub M2P_SB SYS_FAN4_PUMP M2B_SB Intel® Z590 M_BIOS THB_C2 THB_C1 CLR_CMOS Temperature sensor Box Contents SYS_FAN2 F_USB2 D_LED1 SPI_TPM F_USB1 QFLED F_PANEL CPU DRAM QFLASH_PLUS VGA BOOT 55 Z590 AORUS ELITE AX or Z590 AORUS ELITE motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Four SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One antennaj 55 M.2 screws * The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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... * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Realtek® ALC1220-VB codec * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for the Z590 AORUS ELITE AX. (Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. - 7 - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac with CPU Chipset Intel® Z590 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 11th Generation Intel® Core™...
... * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Realtek® ALC1220-VB codec * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for the Z590 AORUS ELITE AX. (Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. - 7 - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac with CPU Chipset Intel® Z590 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 11th Generation Intel® Core™...
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...; Unique Features Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. Fast Boot - RGB Fusion - Smart Backup - 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 the Z590 AORUS ELITE AX. - 9 -
...; Unique Features Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. Fast Boot - RGB Fusion - Smart Backup - 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 the Z590 AORUS ELITE AX. - 9 -
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...; Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 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. It may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even...
...; Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 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. It may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even...
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... audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to DisplayPort. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2 Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 2 Modules - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with your operating system.) j Only for the Z590 AORUS ELITE AX. - 12 - Use this port to the antenna connectors...
... audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to DisplayPort. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2 Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 2 Modules - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with your operating system.) j Only for the Z590 AORUS ELITE AX. - 12 - Use this port to the antenna connectors...
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...: No connection. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on each wire instead of a single plug. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be...
...: No connection. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on each wire instead of a single plug. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be...
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..., use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds. 3 F_USB30 3 Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values B •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset...
..., use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds. 3 F_USB30 3 Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values B •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset...
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... BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is complete. USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED 21) QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gent_ly remove the battery from the battery holdeSr aFn_d wait for 5 seconds.) 3. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use...
... BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is complete. USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED 21) QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gent_ly remove the battery from the battery holdeSr aFn_d wait for 5 seconds.) 3. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use...
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... system's failure to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use your mouse to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. In Easy Mode, you can 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 from...
... system's failure to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use your mouse to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. In Easy Mode, you can 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 from...
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... to configure fan speed related settings for each fan header or monitor your system requirements. (Default) Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to this screen. Press on your system/CPU temperature. && TUNE ALL Allows you to apply the current settings to select the temperature interval for a 4-pin fan/pump. && FAN/PUMP Stop Enables or disables the fan/pump stop function. Or you to all fan headers. && Temperature Displays the current temperature...
... to configure fan speed related settings for each fan header or monitor your system requirements. (Default) Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to this screen. Press on your system/CPU temperature. && TUNE ALL Allows you to apply the current settings to select the temperature interval for a 4-pin fan/pump. && FAN/PUMP Stop Enables or disables the fan/pump stop function. Or you to all fan headers. && Temperature Displays the current temperature...
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... Max offset value. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. For more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU...
... Max offset value. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. For more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU...
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... reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. && Vcore Voltage Mode/CPU Vcore/Dynamic Vcore(DVID)/BCLK Adaptive Voltage/CPU Graphics Voltage (VAXG)/DRAM Voltage (CH A/B)/CPU VCCIO/CPU VCCIO2/CPU System Agent Voltage/VCC Substained/VCCPLL OC/VCCVTT/VCCSTG/VCC18PCH/VCC1V8P These items allow you to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages. Advanced Voltage Settings This submenu allows you make changes on the installed memory. Memory Channels...
... reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. && Vcore Voltage Mode/CPU Vcore/Dynamic Vcore(DVID)/BCLK Adaptive Voltage/CPU Graphics Voltage (VAXG)/DRAM Voltage (CH A/B)/CPU VCCIO/CPU VCCIO2/CPU System Agent Voltage/VCC Substained/VCCPLL OC/VCCVTT/VCCSTG/VCC18PCH/VCC1V8P These items allow you to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages. Advanced Voltage Settings This submenu allows you make changes on the installed memory. Memory Channels...
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... in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Aperture Size Allows you to the graphics card. Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. (Default: 64M...
... in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Aperture Size Allows you to the graphics card. Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. (Default: 64M...
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... only when Network Stack is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install a GPT format OS, such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers. (Default: Disabled) && Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) - 37 - USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST...
... only when Network Stack is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install a GPT format OS, such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers. (Default: Disabled) && Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) - 37 - USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST...
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... set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for external SATA devices. Realtek PCIe 2.5GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode...
... set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for external SATA devices. Realtek PCIe 2.5GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode...
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...-bit, select the optical drive that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && CFG Lock Enables or disables the MSR 0xe2 function. (Default: Disabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) All SATA Devices...
...-bit, select the optical drive that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && CFG Lock Enables or disables the MSR 0xe2 function. (Default: Disabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) All SATA Devices...
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... the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM...
... the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM...
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...; Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. The BIOS Setup menus described in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on your power supply to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). C. Then, select a RAID level. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Num- Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in this section may differ from your computer and press to the hard drives. Note: When using a PCIe SSD, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled...
...; Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. The BIOS Setup menus described in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on your power supply to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). C. Then, select a RAID level. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Num- Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in this section may differ from your computer and press to the hard drives. Note: When using a PCIe SSD, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled...
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...(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next to accelerate an existing RAID array; The SATA controller must also be used to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management Steps: 1. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for information on the volume to complete the installation. After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press to the USB flash drive and...
...(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next to accelerate an existing RAID array; The SATA controller must also be used to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management Steps: 1. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for information on the volume to complete the installation. After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press to the USB flash drive and...