Gigabyte Z790M AORUS ELITE User Manual

Z790M AORUS ELITE AX
Z790M AORUS ELITE
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
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Gigabyte Z790M AORUS ELITE Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	Intel Z790
CPU Socket	LGA 1700
Memory Support	DDR5
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	128GB
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)
Audio	Realtek ALC897 codec
PCIe x1 Slots	1
Storage Interface	4 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports	4 x USB 2.0
Network	2.5GbE LAN
RGB Headers	2 x Addressable LED, 2 x RGB LED
Memory Speed	7600(O.C.)/7400(O.C.)/7200(O.C.)/7000(O.C.)/6800(O.C.)/6600(O.C.)/6400(O.C.)/6200(O.C.)/6000(O.C.)/5800(O.C.)/5600(O.C.)/5400(O.C.)/5200(O.C.)/5000(O.C.)/4800

Summary

Product Overview and Identification

Motherboard Identification

How to find and understand the revision number of your motherboard.

Motherboard Layout

Diagram of motherboard components and their locations.

Motherboard Block Diagram

Visual representation of motherboard architecture and connectivity.

Box Contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard package.

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and precautions for installing hardware components.

Product Specifications

Detailed specifications of the motherboard's CPU, memory, graphics, audio, and networking.

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

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

Installing the Memory

Detailed instructions for installing RAM modules, including dual-channel configuration.

Installing an Expansion Card

Step-by-step guide for installing expansion cards like graphics cards.

Back Panel Connectors

Identifies and describes all the external ports on the motherboard's back panel.

Onboard Buttons

Explains the function and usage of onboard buttons like Reset and Clear CMOS.

Internal Connectors

Details the various internal connectors on the motherboard and their pin assignments.

BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup and Utilities

Guide to accessing and configuring the system's BIOS settings, including update utilities.

Operating System and Drivers Installation

Operating System Installation

Steps for installing the operating system, including driver loading for RAID volumes.

Drivers Installation

Guide to installing system drivers and GIGABYTE applications using the Control Center.

Appendix

Configuring a RAID Set

Instructions for setting up RAID arrays (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) for storage.

Compliance and Support

Regulatory Notices

Compliance statements for FCC, Industry Canada, and EU directives.

Contact and Support Information

Details on how to contact GIGABYTE for technical assistance and support.