Gigabyte Z490 AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.x) user manual

Contents

1. Z490 AORUS PRO AX 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. Z490 AORUS PRO AX 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 Support for 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel®…

6. 1-3 Installing the CPUp. 10

   1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is…

7. 1-4 Installing the Memoryp. 10

   Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of…

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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configurationp. 11

   A. System Requirements -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver --…

10. 1-7 Back Panel Connectorsp. 12

    After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)…

11. 1-8 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. •…

12. Chapter 2 BIOS Setupp. 24

    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.…

13. 2-1 Startup Screenp. 24

    The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: T0d) Function Keys • When the system is not stable as usual…

14. 2-2 The Main Menup. 25

    Hardware Information Option Description Current Settings System Time Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 5…

15. 2-3 Favorites (F11)p. 26

    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. 2-4 Tweakerp. 27

    Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing…

17. 2-5 Settingsp. 32

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

18. 2-6 System Infop. 37

    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. 2-7 Bootp. 38

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

20. 2-8 Save & Exitp. 41

    & & 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. 42

    Before you begin, please prepare the following items: • At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs. (Note 1) (To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that…

22. 3-1 Configuring a RAID Setp. 42

    The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your moth­ erboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall…

23. 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memoryp. 44

    3-2 Installing an Intel ® Optane ™ Memory System Requirements 1. Intel® Optane™ memory 2. The Optane™ memory must have at least 16 GB capacity, and it must…

24. 3-3 Drivers Installationp. 46

    Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 46 -

25. Regulatory Noticesp. 47

    CAUTION: The manufacturer is not responsible for any interference caused by unauthorized modifications and/or use of unauthorized antennas. Such changes and/or…

26. Contact Usp. 52

    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…