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EVGA Z490 DARK User Manual

EVGA Z490 DARK
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EVGA Z490 DARK (131-CL-E499)
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User Guide
EVGA Z490 DARK
Specs and Initial Installation
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EVGA Z490 DARK Specifications

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BrandEVGA
ModelZ490 DARK
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

EVGA Z490 DARK - Specs and Initial Installation

Motherboard Specifications

Motherboard Preparation and Installation

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for safely installing the CPU into the motherboard socket.

Installing System Memory

Instructions for installing DDR4 memory modules into the correct slots.

Installing M.2 Devices

First Boot Procedures

BIOS Update

Steps for updating the motherboard's BIOS to the latest version.

Storage Device Setup

HDD/SSD/M.2/U.2 Setup

Configuring storage devices for the operating system.

M.2 SSD, PCIe SSD, and NVMe SSD Installation Steps

Detailed guide for installing and setting up M.2, PCIe, and NVMe SSDs.

Internal RAID Controller

Configuring the Array

Step-by-step guide to setting up RAID arrays in the BIOS.

Repairing an array within UEFI

Procedures for repairing a degraded RAID array in the UEFI.

Fan Header DC and PWM Setup

Setting Up SLI and PhysX

Using the ELEET X1 Software Suite

Installing Drivers and Software

Warranty and Overclocking

Troubleshooting

Flashing the BIOS

Instructions for updating the motherboard BIOS via different methods.

Flashing the BIOS Without a CPU

Specific steps to flash BIOS without a CPU installed.

SSD / HDD is not detected

Troubleshooting steps for storage devices not being recognized.

System does not POST, and POST code indicator reads “C”

Diagnosing POST errors related to CPU power or detection.

System does not POST, and POST code indicator reads “55”

Troubleshooting memory installation and detection issues.

System does not POST, and POST code indicator reads “d7”

Resolving POST errors related to keyboard detection.

Multifunction LED Indicator

POST Beep Codes

POST Port Debug LED

POST Codes

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