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Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA User Manual

Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA
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Z490 AORUS ULTRA
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z49UTRA-1001R
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Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA Specifications

General IconGeneral
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220-VB
Cooling typePassive
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z490
PC health monitoringFAN, Temperature, Voltage
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64
Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license)
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
BIOS memory size256 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperYes
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.7
Processor socketLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Pentium
Maximum number of SMP processors1
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3666, 3733, 3800, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4300, 4400, 4500, 4600, 4700, 4800, 4933, 5000 MHz
LAN controllerIntel AX201
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
Graphics cardHD Graphics
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, Crossfire, Quad-GPU SLI
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Digital audio optical out5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity-
Number of SATA III connectors6
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Motherboard Overview

Motherboard Layout Diagram

Visual representation of the Z490 AORUS ULTRA motherboard components.

Box Contents

Lists all items included in the motherboard package for user reference.

Motherboard Block Diagram

Schematic diagram illustrating the motherboard's internal architecture and connections.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and procedures before installing hardware components.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the Z490 AORUS ULTRA motherboard.

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step instructions for safely installing the Central Processing Unit.

Installing the Memory

Guidance on how to properly install RAM modules into the motherboard slots.

Installing an Expansion Card

Procedures for inserting add-in cards like graphics or sound cards.

AMD CrossFire and NVIDIA SLI Configuration

Steps to set up multi-GPU configurations for enhanced graphics performance.

Back Panel Connectors

Description and function of all ports located on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors

Identification and usage of various internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS Startup Screen

Overview of the initial screen displayed upon booting into the BIOS.

BIOS Main Menu Overview

Explanation of the primary navigation and sections within the BIOS interface.

BIOS Favorites Function

How to set and access frequently used BIOS options for quick access.

BIOS Tweaker Settings

Detailed configuration options for CPU, memory, and overclocking parameters.

BIOS Settings Menu

Options for system configuration, power management, and peripheral settings.

BIOS System Information

Displays details about the motherboard, CPU, memory, and BIOS version.

BIOS Boot Configuration

Settings for controlling the system's boot order and boot behavior.

Save and Exit BIOS Settings

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

Chapter 3 Appendix

Configuring a RAID Set

Instructions for setting up Redundant Array of Independent Disks for storage.

Installing Intel Optane Memory

Guide on accelerating storage performance with Intel Optane memory modules.

Drivers Installation Guide

Steps to install necessary drivers and software for the motherboard.

Debug LED Codes Explained

List of codes displayed by debug LEDs for troubleshooting boot issues.

Regulatory and Support Information

FCC Compliance Statement

Information regarding compliance with FCC rules for digital devices.

Canadian Compliance Statement

Statement regarding compliance with Canadian radio noise emission regulations.

EU CE Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of compliance with relevant European Union directives for CE marking.

GIGABYTE eSupport Portal

Information on how to submit technical or sales inquiries via the support portal.

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