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Gigabyte Z490 GAMING X AX User Manual

Gigabyte Z490 GAMING X AX
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Z490 GAMING XZ490 GAMING X AX
Z490 GAMING X AX
Z490 GAMING X
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Z49GX-1002R
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Gigabyte Z490 GAMING X AX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Audio chipRealtek ALC1200
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z490 Express
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) cFosSpeed
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
BIOS memory size256 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.7
HDMI version1.4
PS/2 ports quantity1
DVI-D ports quantity0
WiFi-AP antenna jack2
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.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity5
Number of SATA III connectors6
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots3
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory512 MB
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Processor socketLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3666, 3733, 3800, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4300, 4400, 4500, 4600 MHz
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth230 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Safety guidelines and procedures before installing hardware components to prevent damage.

Product Specifications

Details of the motherboard's hardware components, features, and capabilities.

Installing the CPU

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

Installing the Memory

Guide for installing RAM modules and understanding dual-channel memory configuration.

Installing an Expansion Card

Guidelines for installing various expansion cards into available slots.

Back Panel Connectors

Description and identification of external ports on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors

Identification and function of internal motherboard connectors for system components.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Overview of the initial GIGABYTE logo screen that appears during system startup.

The Main Menu

Explanation of the BIOS Advanced Mode interface and general navigation.

Favorites (F11)

Instructions on how to set and access frequently used BIOS options as favorites.

Tweaker

Settings for system performance tuning, overclocking, and voltage adjustments.

Settings

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

System Info.

Displays detailed information about the motherboard, BIOS, CPU, and memory.

Boot

Settings related to system startup, boot order, and security options.

Save & Exit

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

Chapter 3 Appendix

Configuring a RAID Set

Guide to setting up RAID arrays for enhanced storage performance and redundancy.

Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory

Instructions for installing and configuring Intel Optane memory for system acceleration.

Drivers Installation

Process for installing essential motherboard drivers and software for full functionality.

Product Regulatory Notices

GIGABYTE Support Contact Information

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