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Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ELITE AC User Manual

Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ELITE AC
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Z490 AORUS
ELITE
Z490 AORUS
ELITE AC
Z490 AORUS ELITE AC
Z490 AORUS ELITE
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z49ELTA-1001R
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Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ELITE AC Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGigabyte
ModelZ490 AORUS ELITE AC
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling precautions for hardware installation.

1-3 Installing the CPU

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

1-4 Installing the Memory

Instructions for correctly installing memory modules into the motherboard.

Power Connectors and Fan Headers

ATX Power Connector Pinout

Pin definitions for ATX 12V and main ATX power connectors.

M.2 Socket Connectors and Compatibility

M.2 Socket 3 Connectors

Installation guide for M.2 SSDs and their connectors.

Front Panel Connections

Front Panel Header

Pin assignments for front panel switches, LEDs, and audio.

USB Headers and Connectors

USB Type-C Header

Details for the USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support.

System Configuration and Status

Clear CMOS Jumper

How to reset BIOS settings to factory defaults using the jumper.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

The Main Menu

Overview of the main BIOS setup menu and navigation functions.

Tweaker

Settings for CPU and memory performance tuning and overclocking.

Advanced CPU and Memory Settings

CPU Core Management

Options to manage CPU core count, ratios, and performance.

CPU Overclocking Features

Settings for CPU frequency, ratios, and turbo boost technology.

Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)

Using XMP profiles to automatically configure memory settings for performance.

Advanced Voltage Settings

Fine-tuning CPU and memory voltages for system stability and performance.

Platform Power Management

Smart Fan 5 Control

Fan Speed Control

Adjusting fan speeds for optimal cooling based on temperature.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup - Boot Options

Boot Sequence Configuration

Setting the order of devices for system boot-up.

Save and Exit BIOS Setup

Load Optimized Defaults

Loading default BIOS settings to restore system stability.

Chapter 3 Appendix - RAID Configuration

Configuring a RAID Set

Steps to configure RAID arrays using Intel RST or EZ RAID features.

UEFI RAID Configuration

Configuring RAID arrays using the UEFI BIOS interface.

Operating System and Driver Installation

Installing the Operating System

Guidance on installing the operating system after hardware setup.

Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory

Steps to install and configure Intel Optane Memory for performance.

Optane Memory Installation in RST Mode

Installing Optane memory when SATA controller is in RST Premium mode.

Driver Installation Utility

Contact and Support Information

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