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User Manual - Page 1
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...kf https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790M-AORUS-ELITE-rev-10?m=ma#kf GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of a global citizen. Also, to fulfill the responsibilities of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. Z790M AORUS ELITE AX Z790M AORUS ELITE
User's Manual
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User Manual - Page 3
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... Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 2-4 Installing the Memory 14 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 15 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 16 2-7 Onboard Buttons 18 2-8 Internal Connectors 20
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 32
Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 34 4-1 Operating System Installation 34 4-2 Drivers Installation 35
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User Manual - Page 4
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
1-1 Motherboard Layout
ATX_12V_2X2
ATX_12V_2X4
R_USB20 M2_WIFIj
SYS_FAN1 USB 2.0 Hub
DP_HDMI20
CPU_FAN CPU_OPT
LGA1700
LED_C2 D_LED2
ATX
SYS_FAN3
Z790M AORUS ELITE AX Z790M AORUS ELITE
U320G U32G2
F_U32C
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
U32 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
U32_LAN AUDIO
Realtek®
80
2.5GbE LAN
PCIEX16
M2A_CPU
F_U32
DDR5_A1 DDR5_A2 DDR5_B1 DDR5_B2
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5 ...
User Manual - Page 5
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... LAN
SPI
BIOS
Bus
TPM
eSPI iTE® Bus Super I/O
Intel® Z790
1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
6 USB 3.2 Gen 1
RJ45 LAN
USB 2.0 Hub
8 USB 2.0/1.1
CODEC
1 PCI Express x4
MIC Line Out S/PDIF Out
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User Manual - Page 6
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1-3 Box Contents
55 Z790M AORUS ELITE AX or Z790M AORUS ELITE motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 One antennaj 55 One G Connector
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- 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
User Manual - Page 8
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...8482; technology
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- 2-2 Product Specifications
CPU
LGA1700 socket: Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium®
Gold and Celeron® Processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3...
User Manual - Page 10
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&& Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of apps.
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&& Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on motherboard specifications. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut
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User Manual - Page 15
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...expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. PCIEX16 Slot
- 15 - 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before installing an
expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your
expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the...
User Manual - Page 16
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.... 2-6 Back Panel Connectors
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USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. It also supports up to connect an antenna. The maximum supported resolution is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and USB 2.0 specifications. Use this port for USB devices. j Only for Z790M AORUS ELITE AX. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the...
User Manual - Page 18
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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). - 18 - CMOS_SW (Clear CMOS Button) Use this... 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...
User Manual - Page 24
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... No.
Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
S_
S_ S_
U Please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "SATA Configuration" for instructions on the plug) of ...enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. EBUG ORT
- 24 - Unplug the power cord ...
User Manual - Page 25
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* Types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. This motherboard only supports M.2 PCIe SSDs. Install the M.2 SSD: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/920/M2-latchplus.html Remove the M.2 SSD: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/921/removeM2.html
* Motherboard heatsink design may vary by model.
- 25 - Locate the proper mounting hole for details on the motherboard...
User Manual - Page 32
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... For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result...settings or to update the BIOS when your system is off , the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/928/intel700-bios.html
- 32 - Chapter 3 BIOS Setup...
User Manual - Page 34
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... below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers
4-1 Operating System Installation
With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the...
User Manual - Page 37
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...set forth by the safety directors of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790M AORUS ELITE AX/Z790M AORUS ELITE...found in this manual will result in...accept any exposed parts of the ...radio according to the instructions found in the 5....information: https://www.gigabyte.com
FCC Compliance Statement...comply with Part 15 ...
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