BIOS Setup Guide
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...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 Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the...pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is off , the battery ...
...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 Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the...pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is off , the battery ...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...Displays the current temperature of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of GIGABYTE Control Center based on Fan Speed to switch to this screen. Press on your system requirements. Silent Allows the fan to run at slow ...speeds. Manual Allows you to drag the curve nodes to this function. && Fan Speed Control Allows you to configure fan speed related settings for a 4-pin fan/...
...Displays the current temperature of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of GIGABYTE Control Center based on Fan Speed to switch to this screen. Press on your system requirements. Silent Allows the fan to run at slow ...speeds. Manual Allows you to drag the curve nodes to this function. && Fan Speed Control Allows you to configure fan speed related settings for a 4-pin fan/...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... or memory and reduce the useful life of the BIOS settings are : Default, Gaming Profile, Advanced Profile. && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used support the feature. Some of these...on the CPU being used . Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && PCIe/DMI/PEG Clock Frequency Allows you to manually set the PCIe/DMI/PEG clock frequency in 0.01MHz increments. && Enhanced Multi-Core Performance Allows you to determine whether to apply the highest Turbo...
... or memory and reduce the useful life of the BIOS settings are : Default, Gaming Profile, Advanced Profile. && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used support the feature. Some of these...on the CPU being used . Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && PCIe/DMI/PEG Clock Frequency Allows you to manually set the PCIe/DMI/PEG clock frequency in 0.01MHz increments. && Enhanced Multi-Core Performance Allows you to determine whether to apply the highest Turbo...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... supports this setting. && Race To Halt (RTH) /Energy Efficient Turbo Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology Allows you manually direct the most critical workloads to it.
... supports this setting. && Race To Halt (RTH) /Energy Efficient Turbo Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology Allows you manually direct the most critical workloads to it.
BIOS Setup Guide
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... reduced by 3 when executing AVX instructions. && AVX Optimum Allows you to optimize the AVX instructions. && AVX Voltage Guardband Scale Factor Allows you to set to Manual. - 11 - For example, if the value is set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of older games. && Core VR Fast Vmode Enables or disables...
... reduced by 3 when executing AVX instructions. && AVX Optimum Allows you to optimize the AVX instructions. && AVX Voltage Guardband Scale Factor Allows you to set to Manual. - 11 - For example, if the value is set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of older games. && Core VR Fast Vmode Enables or disables...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. of CPU P-Cores Enabled Allows you to select how to Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting.
... lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. of CPU P-Cores Enabled Allows you to select how to Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting.
BIOS Setup Guide
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...Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && Dynamic Memory Boost Enables or disables the Dynamic Memory Bootst feature, which allows manual switching between default SPD Profile frequency and select XMP profile frequency. This item is configurable only when Dynamic Memory Boost is set...this setting. Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Advanced Memory Settings && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. && Gear Mode Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. && Memory Enhancement ...
...Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && Dynamic Memory Boost Enables or disables the Dynamic Memory Bootst feature, which allows manual switching between default SPD Profile frequency and select XMP profile frequency. This item is configurable only when Dynamic Memory Boost is set...this setting. Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Advanced Memory Settings && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. && Gear Mode Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. && Memory Enhancement ...
BIOS Setup Guide
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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 system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets...
... 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 system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets...
RAID Setup Guide
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... of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes RAID 10 4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the user's manuals for the installation notices for NVMe SSD storage devices. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA...
... of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes RAID 10 4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the user's manuals for the installation notices for NVMe SSD storage devices. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA...
Unique Features Introduction
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... flashing is off (S5 shutdown state). • If your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your motherboard model. 2. After completion, the system will flash during the BIOS matching and flashing process. Before You Begin...one if there are two) and main power connector. 4. Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. default setting for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) • On motherboards with DualBIOS™, the DualBIOS™ feature will automatically search ...
... flashing is off (S5 shutdown state). • If your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your motherboard model. 2. After completion, the system will flash during the BIOS matching and flashing process. Before You Begin...one if there are two) and main power connector. 4. Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. default setting for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) • On motherboards with DualBIOS™, the DualBIOS™ feature will automatically search ...
User Manual
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.../Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-ELITE-rev-10?m=ma#kf https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-ELITE-AX-DDR4-rev-10?m=ma#kf https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-ELITE-DDR4-rev-10?m=ma#kf GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of this product are recyclable and reusable. Also, to protect the environment. Z790 AORUS ELITE AX Z790 AORUS ELITE Z790 A ELITE AX DDR4 (Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4) Z790 A ELITE DDR4 (Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4) User's Manual...
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User Manual
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...the property of the product, refer to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully ...read the User's Manual. For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered ...
...the property of the product, refer to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully ...read the User's Manual. For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered ...
User Manual
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1-3 Box Contents 55 Z790 AORUS ELITE AX, Z790 AORUS ELITE, Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4, or Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4 motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 One antennajl 55 Two SATA cables 55 One G Connector * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. l Only for Z790 AORUS ELITE AX. j Only for Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4. - 7 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
1-3 Box Contents 55 Z790 AORUS ELITE AX, Z790 AORUS ELITE, Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4, or Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4 motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 One antennajl 55 Two SATA cables 55 One G Connector * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. l Only for Z790 AORUS ELITE AX. j Only for Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4. - 7 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
User Manual
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... turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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 wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD...
... turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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 wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD...
User Manual
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v Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the push pins diagonally. CPU_FAN Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the surface of thermal grease on the motherboard. - 15 - j k k j w Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) u Apply an even and thin layer of the installed CPU. C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Push down on the motherboard.
v Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the push pins diagonally. CPU_FAN Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the surface of thermal grease on the motherboard. - 15 - j k k j w Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) u Apply an even and thin layer of the installed CPU. C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Push down on the motherboard.
User Manual
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... down on your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that the expansion card is fully seated in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in...
... down on your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that the expansion card is fully seated in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in...
User Manual
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To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). - 20 - CLR_SW (Clear CMOS Button) Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values ...occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. 2-7 Onboard Buttons, Voltage Measurement Points, and LEDs RST_SW ...
To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). - 20 - CLR_SW (Clear CMOS Button) Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values ...occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. 2-7 Onboard Buttons, Voltage Measurement Points, and LEDs RST_SW ...
User Manual
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... values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations...
... values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations...
User Manual
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... following items: This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/927/intel700-raid.html - 39 - Prepare the correct number of the user's manual for the installation notices for the M.2, and SATA connectors. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set...
... following items: This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/927/intel700-raid.html - 39 - Prepare the correct number of the user's manual for the installation notices for the M.2, and SATA connectors. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set...
User Manual
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... with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Other Wireless Devices Safety Notices for human exposure to this manual will result in order tocomply with the E.I .R.E.) applicable. L'utilisation est assujetti aux deux conditions suivantes... the body of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX/Z790 AORUS ELITE/Z790 A ELITE AX DDR4/Z790 A ELITE DDR4 Responsible Party - Regulatory Notices United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement Supplier's Declaration of...
... with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Other Wireless Devices Safety Notices for human exposure to this manual will result in order tocomply with the E.I .R.E.) applicable. L'utilisation est assujetti aux deux conditions suivantes... the body of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX/Z790 AORUS ELITE/Z790 A ELITE AX DDR4/Z790 A ELITE DDR4 Responsible Party - Regulatory Notices United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement Supplier's Declaration of...