Gigabyte Z590I AORUS ULTRA user manual

Contents

1. Z590I AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Layoutp. 4

   * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change…

2. Z590I AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Block Diagramp. 5
3. Chapter 1 Hardware Installationp. 6

   1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of…

4. 1-1 Installation Precautionsp. 6

   The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to…

5. 1-2 Product Specificationsp. 7

   CPU Š Š LGA1200 package: - 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors - 10th Generation Intel® Core™…

6. 1-3 Installing the CPUp. 10

   Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest…

7. 1-4 Installing the Memoryp. 10
8. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Cardp. 11

   Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual…

9. 1-6 Back Panel Connectorsp. 11

   USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0…

10. 1-7 Internal Connectorsp. 14

    Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •…

11. Chapter 2 BIOS Setupp. 21

    Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS.…

12. 2-1 Startup Screenp. 21

    The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. • When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set…

13. 2-2 The Main Menup. 22

    Hardware Information Configuration Items Current Settings Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to the…

14. 2-3 Smart Fan 6p. 23

    Use the <F6> function key to quickly switch to this screen. This screen allows you to configure fan speed related settings for each fan header or monitor your…

15. 2-4 Favorites (F11)p. 24

    Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the <F11> key to quickly switch to the page where all of your favorite options are located. To add…

16. 2-5 Tweakerp. 25

    (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit…

17. 2-6 Settingsp. 30

    ƒƒ Platform Power & & Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) & & PEG ASPM Allows…

18. 2-7 System Infop. 35

    This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the…

19. 2-8 Bootp. 36

    & & Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) & & CFG Lock Enables or…

20. 2-9 Save & Exitp. 39

    & & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press <Esc>…

21. Chapter 3 Appendixp. 40

    Before you begin, please prepare the following items: • At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs. (Note) (To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that…

22. 3-1 Configuring a RAID Setp. 40

    (Note) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 M i n i…

23. 3-2 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Managementp. 41

    Steps: 1. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your optical drive. On the Xpress Install screen, select Intel® Optane™…

24. 3-3 Drivers Installationp. 43

    Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 43 -

25. Regulatory Noticesp. 44

    United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human…

26. Contact Usp. 48

    GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and…

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