Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition User Manual
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Z390 AORUS MASTER User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z39MSTR-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard Z390 AORUS MASTER Aug. 15, 2018 Wireless Module Country Approvals: Motherboard Z390 AORUS MASTER Aug. 15, 2018 - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 3
at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 4
Z390 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 14 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 14 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 16 1-4 Installing the Memory 17 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 5
Features 91 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 91 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 91 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 94 5-2 APP the Voice Recorder 127 6-2 Troubleshooting 128 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 128 6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 129 6-3 Debug LED Codes - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 6
Box Contents 55 Z390 AORUS MASTER motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 One Wi-Fi antenna 55 One GC-SLI2PL bridge connector 55 One G Connector 55 Two digital LED strip adapter cables - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 7
MASTER Motherboard Layout SYS_FAN6_PUMP ATX_12V_2X4_1 REAR_BUTTON SYS_FAN2 CNVI R_USB20 USB 2.0 Hub ATX_12V_2X4_2 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1151 LED_C2 D_LED2 OC_BUTTON DLED_V_SW2 R_USB30 HDMI USB31 TYPEC USB31_LAN Intel® GbE LAN AUDIO 110 80 60 42 SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 Z390 AORUS MASTER - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 8
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manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard motherboard, CPU or memory motherboard motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard problem - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 10
LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z390 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Communication ŠŠ BLUETOOTH 5 Module ŠŠ Support PCIe - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 11
available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 2 x digital LED strip headers 2 x digital LED strip power select - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 12
will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 13
and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps. - 13 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 14
the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA1151 - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 15
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 16
manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 17
before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 18
unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR4 and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR2 DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR4 DIMM A DDR4 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 19
install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• . If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 20
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. System Requirements -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 21
the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port for USB devices. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 22
to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 23
want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. - 23 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 24
on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Quick Button This motherboard has reset button. The reset button allows users to quickly turn on/off the computer - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 25
load the most optimized GIGABYTE overclocking configuration for your BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) SF S B SS S S _S SB 2 1 1: Dual BIOS SF B_ SF B SS 2 1 2: Backup BIOS (Boot 2 1 2: Single BIOS from the backup BIOS) B_ BBIOS_LED MBIOS_LED BIOS LED Indicators: MBIOS_LED (The main BIOS - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 26
20 13 12 16 10 7 15 9 8 21 19 4 5 14 22 1) ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 5) SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP 6) CPU_OPT 7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 8) LED_C1/LED_C2 9) D_LED1/D_LED2 10 securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 26 - - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 27
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 28
/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 29
6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 30
Definition 12V G R B Connect one end of the RGB LED strip extension cable to the header and the other end to your RGB LED strip. The black wire (marked with a to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip, refer to the instructions on in Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\RGB Fusion." Before - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 31
must S F_ be connected to Pin 1 of the digital LED 1 strip header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip. F_USB3 _3 how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip, refer to the instructions on in Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\RGB Fusion." Before installing - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 32
keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 33
F The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to an M.2 PCIe SSD, you must set up the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions o_n0confiFguring a - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 34
Connectors: Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the Installed a a a a a a a a: Available, r: Not available * The M2P connector supports only PCIe SSDs. (Note) The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2P connector. The PCIEX4 slot operates at - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 35
Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED, Yellow/Purple): System the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 36
Header) S _F This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. S3 S F_ B SS S 1 - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 37
18) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and support. The maximum power output of this connector may vary depending on the power management mechanism for the USB cable and charging device used. 1 23 For more information on USB TurboCharger, refer to the instructions - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 38
•• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and ) This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 1 _ B_ B_ USB 0_ B F_USB3 F_USB30 3 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 39
Module HeadFe_rU)SB3 F You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. _ Pin No. Definition 1 LAD0 _ _B _ 11 1 2 VCC3 3 BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 40
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that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 42
INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to accept - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 43
Menus System Time Hardware Information Configuration Items Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to enter Easy Mode, select BIOS default language, configure fan settings, or enter Q-Flash. Classic Setup Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 44
B. Easy Mode Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments for optimum performance. In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through configuration items or press to switch to the Classic Setup screen. BIOS Setup - 44 - - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 45
doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is default values.) `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 46
whether to allow the CPU to run at Turbo C1 speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 47
whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 48
and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset ( data and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 49
Clock, Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266), Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 50
the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 51
CPU Vcore voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) && VAXG Loadline Calibration Allows you - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 52
voltage. The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 400.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && VAXG Protection Allows you to set control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 53
boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will /+5V/PCH Core/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. - 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 54
slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 55
fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 56
. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan/Pump Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 57
2-4 System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 58
when you enter BIOS Setup. After GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 59
set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 60
Default) Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press settings. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Disabled. BIOS Setup - 60 - - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 61
PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && EZ RAID Allows you to quickly set up a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 62
on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 63
HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support eSATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 64
graphics memory size. DVMT memory size of supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory supports this feature. For - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 65
AC power. (Default) Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. && ErP Determines whether pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode. - 65 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 66
is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CEC 2019 Ready Allows you to select whether to allow the system to adjust power consumption when it - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 67
Defaults Press on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to select - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 68
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Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Before you and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 70
use, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to RST Controlled. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 1 Step and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 71
C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to Peripherals. Press on the EZ RAID item. Select the type of hard drives - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 72
After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press on the volume to check for information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 73
C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 74
with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 8). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Next, use the - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 75
Step 5: After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press to begin. (Figure 10) Figure 10 After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 76
Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, press on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, press on Delete to enter the Delete screen. Press on Yes (Figure 12). Figure 12 Configuring a RAID Set - - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 77
Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. Next, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is set to Enabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 78
with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 15). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 79
Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you can proceed to install the SATA RAID/AHCI - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 80
system at the same time, that is, if you have already created a recovery volume, you are unable to create a RAID array. •• By default, only the master drive can be viewed in the operating system; the recovery drive is hidden. Step 1: Select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press (Figure - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 81
copied to the recovery drive when both hard drives are installed in the system. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the operating system. On Request also allows users to restore the - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 82
Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press . When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 23), press to confirm or - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 83
process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 84
one. Restart your computer. •• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 85
to a Previous State (for Recovery Volume only) When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode, you can restore the master drive data to the last backup state when needed. For example, in case the master drive detects a virus, you can restore the recovery drive data to the - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 86
: Step 1: After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. On the Xpress Install screen, select Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory System Acceleration (Note) to install. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue. When completed, restart the system. Step - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 87
Setup, make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. Step 2: Go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is disabled. If you want to enable the Optane™ memory installed in the M2M connector, set PCIe Storage Dev on Port 17 to RST Controlled; to enable - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 88
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• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message execute the Run.exe program.) 4-1 Drivers & Software "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install. You - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 90
the apps you want and click the Install icon to begin the installation. 4-3 Information This page provides detailed information on the drivers on the driver disk. The Contact page provides contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter. You can click the URL on this page to link to the - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 91
Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 92
into the computer. In the main screen of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 93
being read from your USB flash drive. Please select Fast or Intact to begin the BIOS update. The screen will then display the update process. •• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 94
instructions to complete. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 95
apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Restart - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 96
disable the 3D OSD feature and to select the type of real-time system information you wish to display. 3D OSD will detect and display a list of available options. Configuration Menu: Allows you to set a hotkey for enabling /disabling 3D OSD and specify the font size/location/color of the displayed - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 97
function Standby Enters Power on Suspend mode Suspend Enters Suspend to RAM mode Hibernate Enters Suspend to Disk mode Bluetooth Devices Tab: The Bluetooth tab allows you to pair your smart phone/tablet device with the Bluetooth receiver on your computer. Press Refresh to let AutoGreen search - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 98
Station (Server): (Note 1) You can use your smart phone/tablet device to scan the QR code on the HomeCloud UI to link to the download page of the GIGABYTE Cloud Station on App Store or Google Play. (Note 2) For iOS systems, the file types are limited to image/video files. Unique Features - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 99
Facebook/Windows Live account or select the account on the Account List. Then enable HomeCloud Function. To automatically enable this function Download: Tap on the folder and then tap on the menu icon, select Download Files. You can browse the files and select the files that you want to download - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 100
to remotely control the mouse/keyboard/ Windows Media Player on your computer. The GIGABYTE Remote Interface Using GIGABYTE Remote Step 1: On the host computer, launch GIGABYTE Remote and enable GIGABYTE Remote Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 101
this function after system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you the CPU, motherboard, and memory. HW MONIT Allows you to monitor system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. QUICK BOOST - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 102
adapter. If there are more than one Wi-Fi card on your computer, you need to select the one you want to use from the list. •• SSID: The hotspot SSID name. You can keep the default name or create your own one. •• HotSpot Password(must have at least 8 characters): The password - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 103
5-2-4 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy motherboard model and CPU. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 104
5-2-5 Easy RAID The GIGABYTE Easy RAID(Note) utility includes the following 'EZ' setups applications that will offer greatly simplified install and make sure the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility can work properly. (Note) This feature is supported only in UEFI mode. Unique Features - 104 - - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 105
XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for RAID 0 when a new 1. An Intel® Chipset motherboard supporting RAID 2. Intel® SATA controllers set to RAID mode 3. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed 4. Intel® SATA controller driver installed 5. The new - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 106
Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 107
5-2-7 Game Boost This app allows you to flexibly manage your applications to optimize your gaming performance by freeing up system resources and memory usage. The Game Boost Interface Using Game Boost Select the application you want to suspend and then click Go to optimize your system for gaming. - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 108
Power Management This application allows you to change the Platform Power Management settings in Windows and sync the settings to the BIOS. The Platform Power Management Interface Using Platform Power Management: •• Platform Power Management: Enables or disables the Active State Power Management - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 109
menu. The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on your handheld devices. (Note 2) •• Click the icon of feature and display them on the list. (Note 2) Please download the RGB Fusion app from App Store or Google Play. - 109 - - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 110
•• Options for controlling the LEDs on the motherboard and digital LED strip. Click the motherboard icon for further settings. (Note) Select your desired area and select the LED the selected region LEDs. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. Unique Features - 110 - - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 111
5-2-10 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with will shutdown right away. (Note) You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 111 - Unique Features - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 112
5-2-11 Smart Keyboard GIGABYTE Smart Keyboard allows you to set your own hotkeys using the F1 through F12 keys. You can use the customized hotkeys to change the mouse - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 113
to recover your system from the backup image •• Smart Backup only supports NTFS file system. •• You need to select the destination partition in the backup and enter the user name and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Recovering a file: Click the File Recovery button on the - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 114
to proceed with the restore immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to the Windows recovery environment. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your system. All of your files and programs will be deleted and replaced with those on the selected backup. If needed, be - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 115
5-2-13 Smart HUD GIGABYTE Smart HUD provides you with the ability to watch a video on YouTube or Twitch simultaneously during gameplay by simply setting the URLs on the UI. - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 116
System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the motherboard, and the BIOS version. The Smart Fan 5 Auto tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. The Smart Fan 5 Advanced tab allows you to adjust the smart fan speed. The fans - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 117
5-2-15 Smart Survey GIGABYTE Smart Survey collects, processes, and sort certain types of non-personal information on how you and others use our motherboards. The information collected is data related to system specs, including CPU model, OS version, MAC address, memory etc. This information is used - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 118
5-2-16 USB Blocker GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device types on your PC. Devices classes that - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 119
list on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want to adjust the voltage and choose an option. Then click Apply. After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS original output voltage. (Note) Connectors available may vary by motherboard. - 119 - Unique Features - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 120
5-2-18 USB TurboCharger GIGABYTE USB TurboCharger supports the quick charging technologies (Note 1) of ~12V (QC3.0), backward compatible Quick Charge 2.0™ at 5V/9V/12V (QC2.0), Battery Charging Specification v1.2 DCP [email protected]. (Note 2) The file transfer function is not supported in this mode. (Note - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 121
5-2-19 V-Tuner GIGABYTE V-Tuner (Note 1) allows you to easily fine-tune your graphics card in the Windows environment. You can manually overclock the GPU and memory (Note 2) or adjust the fan speed and power settings. It also allows you to monitor your graphics card status at any time. The V-Tuner - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 122
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from Microsoft Store. Restart the system after the audio driver is installed. 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. The picture to the right shows the default audio jack assignments - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 124
on the front panel and then go to the Realtek HD Audio 2nd output page. Enable the Smart Headphone Amp feature. The Headphone Power list below allows you to manually set the level of headphone volume, preventing the volume from being too high or too low. * Configuring the Headphone When you connect - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 125
Step 2: On the Playback tab, make sure your headphone is set as the default playback device. For the device connected to the Line out jack on the back panel, right-click on Speakers and select Set as Default Device; for the device connected to the Line out jack on the front panel, right-click on - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 126
6-1-3 Stereo Mix The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you want to record sound from your computer). Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on this icon. Select Sounds. Step 2: On the Recording tab, right-click on Stereo Mix item and - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 127
will saved in Documents>Sound Recordings. Voice Recorder records audio in MPEG-4 (.m4a) format. You can play the recording with a digital media player program that supports the audio file format. - 127 - Appendix - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 128
Troubleshooting 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboards the instructions on the motherboard battery - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 129
Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 130
the device works successfully). The problem is verified and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 131
Memory initialization. Memory installed. CPU PEI initialization. IOH PEI initialization. PCH PEI initialization. Reserved. DXE Core is started. NVRAM initialization. Installation of the PCH runtime services to BDS (Boot Device Selection) from DXE. Issue event to connect drivers. - 131 - Appendix - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 132
. Activated all currently connected SCSI devices. Verify password if needed. BIOS Setup is started. Reserved. Wait user command in BIOS Setup. Reserved. Issue Ready To Boot event for OS Boot. Boot to Legacy OS. Exit Boot Services. Runtime AP installation begins. Runtime AP installation ends. Legacy - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 133
firmware image is loaded. Reserved for future AMI progress codes. Description Memory initialization error occurs. Invalid CPU type or speed. CPU mismatch. CPU CPU cache error. CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed. Internal CPU error. Reset PPI is failed. Reserved. CPU initialization - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 134
Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are found. No Console Input Devices are found. It is an invalid password. Can't load Boot Option. Flash update is failed. Reset protocol is failed. Reserved. S3 resume is failed. S3 Resume PPI is not found. S3 Resume Boot Script is invalid. S3 OS - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 135
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards , your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 136
, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 137
LAN devices. Avertissement: Le guide d'utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 138
use) for indoor use, in both cases for private use. 2. D.M. 28.5.03, for supply to public of RLAN access to networks and telecom services. L'uso degli apparati è regolamentato da: 1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, articoli 104 (attività soggette ad autorizzazione generale) se utilizzati al di fuori del - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER G2 Edition | User Manual - Page 139
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Z390 AORUS MASTER
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z39MSTR-1001R
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