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... of Contents Z590 VISION G Motherboard Layout 4 Z590 VISION G 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 12 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-7 Internal Connectors 16 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 27 2-1 Startup Screen 27 2-2 The Main Menu 28 2-3 Smart Fan 6 29 2-4 Favorites (F11 30 2-5 Tweaker...31 2-6 Settings...37 2-7 System Info...42 2-8 Boot...43 2-9 Save & Exit...46 Chapter 3 Appendix...47 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 47...
... of Contents Z590 VISION G Motherboard Layout 4 Z590 VISION G 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 12 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-7 Internal Connectors 16 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 27 2-1 Startup Screen 27 2-2 The Main Menu 28 2-3 Smart Fan 6 29 2-4 Favorites (F11 30 2-5 Tweaker...31 2-6 Settings...37 2-7 System Info...42 2-8 Boot...43 2-9 Save & Exit...46 Chapter 3 Appendix...47 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 47...
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... 20V@3A of power delivery. * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. (Supported graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU or graphics card used.) Realtek® ALC4080 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit) - 7 - Support for DDR4 2933...
... 20V@3A of power delivery. * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. (Supported graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU or graphics card used.) Realtek® ALC4080 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit) - 7 - Support for DDR4 2933...
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...; 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ...
...; 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ...
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... GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. Fast Boot - RGB Fusion - Game Boost - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for support lists of CPU, memory...
... GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. Fast Boot - RGB Fusion - Game Boost - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for support lists of CPU, memory...
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... insert the memory, switch the direction. The four memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as 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 expansion card. •• Always turn off...
... insert the memory, switch the direction. The four memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as 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 expansion card. •• Always turn off...
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... using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to this header, make the device unable to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting...
... using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to this header, make the device unable to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting...
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... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. You may occur if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for a few seconds. Replace the battery. 4. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the power...
... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. You may occur if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for a few seconds. Replace the battery. 4. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the power...
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... flashing when the main BIOS flashing is not working properly after system power-on , that meanFs_UthSeB3c0o3rresponding device is complete. Pin No. 21) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; Before connecting the cable to the header, make sure to detect the noise inside the case. If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LEDF_iUsSoB3n, that means you can be used to connect a noise detection cable to remove the jumper...
... flashing when the main BIOS flashing is not working properly after system power-on , that meanFs_UthSeB3c0o3rresponding device is complete. Pin No. 21) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; Before connecting the cable to the header, make sure to detect the noise inside the case. If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LEDF_iUsSoB3n, that means you can be used to connect a noise detection cable to remove the jumper...
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... the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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 a Windows-based utility...
... the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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 a Windows-based utility...
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... responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is overheated. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to 3, the CPU Clock Ratio will...
... responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is overheated. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to 3, the CPU Clock Ratio will...
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... memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Power Limits Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 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) && C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that support this feature. Auto...
... memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Power Limits Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 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) && C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that support this feature. Auto...
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... an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Any Key Press any key to turn on the system. && Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && Power...
... an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Any Key Press any key to turn on the system. && Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && Power...
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... Enabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of the monitor display from the operating system or removal of the onboard graphics. If this occurs, please set the onboard graphics memory size. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you install a CPU...
... Enabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of the monitor display from the operating system or removal of the onboard graphics. If this occurs, please set the onboard graphics memory size. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you install a CPU...
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... you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to set this function. (Default: Enabled) Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be decoded in network card instead of connected USB mass storage devices. Options are not able to be launched when entering the operating system...
... you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to set this function. (Default: Enabled) Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be decoded in network card instead of connected USB mass storage devices. Options are not able to be launched when entering the operating system...
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... specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features 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) && SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. (Default: Disabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA...
... specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features 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) && SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. (Default: Disabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA...
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... lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) && CPU PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the lighting mode of each slot. If the system chassis cover is removed, this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to set...
... lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) && CPU PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the lighting mode of each slot. If the system chassis cover is removed, this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to set...
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... 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 enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disc and is prefixed with "UEFI...
... 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 enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disc and is prefixed with "UEFI...
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... be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM...
... be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM...
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B. To create RAID, set the RST Control PCIe Storage Devices item under the Name item and press . Then depending the M.2 connector you use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this section may differ from your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in BIOS Setup Make sure to "Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for your motherboard. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on Create...
B. To create RAID, set the RST Control PCIe Storage Devices item under the Name item and press . Then depending the M.2 connector you use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this section may differ from your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in BIOS Setup Make sure to "Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for your motherboard. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on Create...
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... be used to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Boot from Intel®. The location of the driver. Restart the system after the driver is as shown, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Intel® Optane™ memory 2. The Optane™ memory cannot be brought back to accelerate an existing RAID array; The system drive must...
... be used to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Boot from Intel®. The location of the driver. Restart the system after the driver is as shown, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Intel® Optane™ memory 2. The Optane™ memory cannot be brought back to accelerate an existing RAID array; The system drive must...