Gigabyte Z390 M Gaming user manual

Contents

1. Z390 M GAMING 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. Chapter 1 Hardware Installationp. 5

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

3. 1-1 Installation Precautionsp. 5

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

4. 1-2 Product Specificationsp. 6

   CPU Š Š Support for Intel 9000 processors and 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium®…

5. 1-3 Installing the CPUp. 9

   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…

6. 1-4 Installing the Memoryp. 9
7. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Cardp. 10

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

8. 1-6 Back Panel Connectorsp. 10

   PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification…

9. 1-7 Internal Connectorsp. 12

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

10. 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.…

11. 2-1 Startup Screenp. 21

    The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: E1) Function Keys • When the system is not stable as usual, select…

12. 2-2 The Main Menup. 22

    Hardware Information Configuration Items Current Settings Setup Menus System Time Quick Access Bar allows you to enter Easy Mode, select BIOS default language…

13. 2-3 M.I.Tp. 23

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

14. 2-4 Systemp. 29

    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…

15. 2-5 BIOSp. 30

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

16. 2-6 Peripheralsp. 33

    & & PCIE Bifurcation Support Allows you to determine how the the bandwidth of the PCIEX16 slot is divided. Options: PCIE x16, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4.…

17. 2-7 Chipsetp. 36

    (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…

18. 2-8 Powerp. 37

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

19. 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>…

20. Chapter 3 Appendixp. 40

    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…

21. 3-1 Configuring a RAID Setp. 40

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

22. 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memoryp. 42

    System Requirements 1. Intel® Optane™ memory 2. The Optane™ memory must have at least 16 GB capacity, and it must have equal or smaller capacity than the hard…

23. 3-3 Drivers Installationp. 44

    Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 44 -

24. Regulatory Statementsp. 45

    Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used…

25. 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…