Gigabyte Z790M A ELITE AX ICE - User Manual

Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE
(Z790M A ELITE AX ICE)
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
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Gigabyte Z790M A ELITE AX ICE Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z790
Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket	LGA 1700
Memory Support	DDR5
PCIe x1 Slots	1
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2
Storage Interface	4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Networking	2.5GbE LAN
Wireless LAN	Wi-Fi 6E
Audio	Realtek ALC897
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0
RGB Headers	1 x Addressable LED, 1 x RGB LED

Summary

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Motherboard Layout

Visual identification of motherboard components and connectors.

Motherboard Block Diagram

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Safety guidelines for hardware installation to prevent damage.

Product Specifications

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its cooler.

Installing the Memory

Instructions for installing memory modules and dual channel configuration.

Installing an Expansion Card

Procedure for installing expansion cards into motherboard slots.

Back Panel Connectors

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

Onboard Buttons and LEDs

Internal Connectors

Identification and description of internal motherboard connectors.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Accessing BIOS Setup and Q-Flash

Using the DEL key to enter BIOS Setup or the Q-Flash utility.

Using the Boot Menu

Direct Access to Q-Flash

Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers

Operating System Installation

Drivers Installation