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Gigabyte Z490 AORUS PRO AX - User Manual

Gigabyte Z490 AORUS PRO AX
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Z490 AORUS PRO AX
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z49PROW-1001R
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Gigabyte Z490 AORUS PRO AX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220-VB
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z490
PC health monitoringFAN, Temperature, Voltage
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Number of mounting holes9
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10
Processor socketLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium
Maximum number of SMP processors1
S/PDIF out portYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds4933, 5000, 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3666, 3733, 3800, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4300, 4400, 4500, 4600, 4700, 4800 MHz
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
Graphics cardHD Graphics
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory512 MB
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth version5.1
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Number of SATA III connectors6
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
BIOS memory size256 Mbit
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.7
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security, cFosSpeed, XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines before installing hardware components.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard and its components.

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for safely installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU).

Installing the Memory

Instructions for installing RAM modules, including dual-channel configuration.

Installing an Expansion Card

Guidance on installing various expansion cards like graphics or network cards.

Setting up AMD CrossFire;NVIDIA SLI Configuration

Instructions for configuring multi-GPU setups using CrossFire or SLI technologies.

Back Panel Connectors

Detailed description and layout of the motherboard's rear I/O ports.

Internal Connectors

Identification and function of internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Overview of the initial BIOS logo screen and access methods.

The Main Menu

Explanation of the BIOS Advanced Mode main interface and navigation.

Favorites (F11)

Guide to customizing and using the BIOS Favorites feature for quick access.

Tweaker

Settings for CPU and memory overclocking and performance tuning.

Settings

Configuration options for platform power, I/O ports, and miscellaneous settings.

System Info.

Displays motherboard, BIOS, CPU, and memory information.

Boot

Options for configuring boot order, boot modes, and security settings.

Save & Exit

Options for saving BIOS changes, loading defaults, and exiting the setup utility.

Appendix

Configuring a RAID Set

Detailed steps for setting up RAID arrays using onboard SATA controllers.

Installing an Intel Optane Memory

Guide for installing and configuring Intel Optane memory for storage acceleration.

Drivers Installation

Instructions for installing essential motherboard drivers after OS installation.

Regulatory Notices

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