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    Z590 AORUS MASTER User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-Z59MSTR-1002R 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.
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    set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. „„ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on
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    Table of Contents Box Contents...5 Optional Items...5 Z590 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout 6 Z590 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram 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
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    Channel Audio 91 6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 93 6-1-3 Stereo Mix...94 6-1-4 Using the Voice Recorder 95 6-1-5 DTS:X® Ultra...96 6-2 Troubleshooting 98 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 98 6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 99 6-3 Debug LED Codes 101 Regulatory Notices 105 Contact Us...111 - 4 -
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    Box Contents 55 Z590 AORUS MASTER motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 One antenna 55 M.2 screws 55 One RGB LED strip extension cable 55 One noise detection cable 55 Two thermistor cables
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    U32 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub LGA1200 SYS_FAN7_PUMP CPU_FAN SYS_FAN8_PUMP CPU_OPT LED_C2 D_LED2 PW_SW DB_PORT (Note) ATX SYS_FAN6_PUMP EC_TEMP1 Z590 AORUS MASTER U32G2_1 U32G2_2 DP U320G F_U32_2 F_U32_1 U32G2_LAN AUDIO Aquantia 10GbE LAN 110 80 PCIEX16 60 42 M2A_CPU USB 3.2 Gen
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    Z590 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 4.0 (Note)/3.0 Bus Switch x16 x16 Bus SPI Dual BIOS Bus TPM eSPI iTE® Bus Super I/O Intel® Z590 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub USB
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    (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the user. •• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.
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    * Limited to processors with 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache, Intel® Celeron® G5xx5 family. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z590 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processors
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    to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) (The PCIEX4 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4
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    SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) ŠŠ 1 x DisplayPort ŠŠ 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support ŠŠ 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) ŠŠ 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports ŠŠ speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. ŠŠ Noise
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    and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 13 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps. Hardware Installation
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    and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install 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 and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU
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    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 to the CPU. •• To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective
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    " when pushing down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation 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
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    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 and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to
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    1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and 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
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    Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power
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    Requirements -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- -- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Connecting the Graphics
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    BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," . USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB
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    Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Line In/Side
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    __ _ _B _S __ 3 S_ 1 23 S_ _S 1 B SS 1 23 1 1 23 1 1 1 B SS 1 B_ S 1 1 B_ 1 23 S_ 1 23 1 1 23 1 _ U _ 1 23 _ S3 S_ S 1 23 S_ U 1-8 O1 n2 3board Buttons, Switches and LEDs 1 BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a
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    Quick Button This motherboard has 2 quick buttons: power button and reset button. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. PW_SW PW_SW: Power
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    1-9 Internal Connectors 4 1 12 21 12 12 63 5 9 8 7 2 5 16 15 11 7 19 20 14 8 9 18 17 10 4 5 13 1) ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 5) SYS_FAN5/6/7/8_PUMP 6) CPU_OPT 7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 8) D_LED1/D_LED2 9) LED_C1/LED_C2 10) NOISE_SENSOR 11) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 12
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    1/2) A TX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connectors 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
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    3/4) CPU_FAN/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 speed control function
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    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
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    LED strip. B R G 12V B R G 12V B R G 12V B R G 12V RGB LED Strip For 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 the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the
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    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 on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM G.QBOFM 7 7 SATA3 5 3 1 420 Pin
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    the heatsink and secure it to the original hole. Remove the protective film from the bottom of the heatsink before replacing the heatsink. (Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. Be sure to use Intel® SSDs if you want to set up a RAID configuration on the M2A_CPU connector. - 31
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    SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 M.2 PCIe SSD * a a a a a a No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a a: Available, r: Not available * The M2A_CPU connector supports only PCIe SSDs. •• M2P_SB: Type of Connector M.2 SSD M.2 SATA SSD SATA3 0 a M.2 PCIe SSD a No M.2 SSD Installed
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    speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is
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    panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufac_tuSrer. 1 23 1 15) F_U32C (USB Type-C® Header with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 2 specificatiSon and can provide one USB port. _F _0 F F_ _3 U _ B 1 23 1 1 23 1 B_ USB 0_
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    16) F_U32_1/FF__UUS3B320_2 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Headers) F_ U F_ The headers conform to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and each header can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer. Pin No.
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    Thunderbolt™ add-in card. B F_USB3 F_USB30 3 B_ 1 THB_C2 1 THB_C1 _3 U F _0 _F _0 F _3 U B_ USB 0_ B B_ F_USB3 F_USB30 3 USB 0_ B F_USB3 F_USB30 3 B_ Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. Hardware Installation - 36 - B B_ _ S F_
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    outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the
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    on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is
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    2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot
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    2-2 The Main Menu Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want. Setup Menus System Time Configuration
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    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 Advanced Mode screen. BIOS Setup - 42 -
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    . You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to drag the curve nodes to adjust fan speed. Or you can use the EZ Tuning feature. After adjusting the node position
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    && FAN/PUMP Stop Enables or disables the fan/pump stop function. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. The fan or pump stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && FAN/PUMP Mode Allows you to set the operating mode for the fan. Slope
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    2-4 Favorites (F11) Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the key to quickly switch to the page where all of your favorite options are located. To add or remove a favorite option, go to its original page and press on the option. The option is marked with a star
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    frequency. (Default: Auto) && PCIe/DMI/PEG Clock Frequency Allows you to manually set the PCIe/DMI/PEG frequencies in 0.01 MHz increments. && Enhanced Multi-Core item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's
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    . (Default: Auto) && AVX Disable (Note) Allows you to disable the AVX instruction sets on a CPU that supports AVX. (Default: Auto) && AVX512 Disable (Note) Allows you to disable the AVX-512 instruction sets on a CPU that supports AVX-512. (Default: Auto) && AVX Offset (Note) When the processor runs
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    to the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set to Manual. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup
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    This item is configurable only when Per Core HT Disable Setting is set to Manual. (Default: Disabled) dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode
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    memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266 only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. BIOS Setup - 50 -
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    && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving
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    ƒƒ Advanced Voltage Settings This submenu allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration level, over-voltage protection level, and overcurrent protection level. BIOS Setup - 52 -
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    2-6 Settings ƒƒ Platform Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power
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    && ErP Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the Resume by Alarm function becomes unavailable. && Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power
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    first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the
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    Allows you to determine whether to automatically download and install GIGABYTE APP Center after entering the operating system. Before installing OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only
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    allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers. (Default: Disabled) && Port
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    specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 58 -
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    && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). ƒƒ PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (
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    Info. 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 is set
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    Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the 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
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    ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device
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    Password first. ƒƒ Secure Boot Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot and configure related settings. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Disabled. && Preferred Operating Mode Allows you to select whether to enter Easy mode or Advanced mode after entering BIOS Setup
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    2-9 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS
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    Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Number of hard Array Capacity drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No RAID 1 RAID 5 2 ≥3 Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes RAID
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    1). Note: When using a PCIe SSD, make sure to set the RST Control PCIe Storage Devices item under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to Manual. Then depending the M.2 connector you use, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to RST Controlled. Finally, save the settings and
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    with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 3). 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
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    Step 4: After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press to begin. (Figure 5) Figure 5 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
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    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 7). Figure 7 - 69 - Configuring a RAID
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    driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb
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    GIGABYTE APP Center. On the "Not Installed\New Drivers" screen, select Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver to install. Follow the on-screen instructions Configuration and make sure RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set to Manual. Then depending on which M.2 connector you install the Optane™
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    Step 3: Launch the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management application from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. Step 4: If you want to accelerate the system drive, you can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using the Intel® Optane
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    B. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 arrays. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1
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    system, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of the desktop asking if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via APP Center. Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install
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    Drivers Installation - 76 -
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    two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for the safety
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    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
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    Step 2: The screen will show that the BIOS file is 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
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    the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without up screen. Click Backup current image to save the current boot-up logo. Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif. C. After Updating the BIOS
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    downloaded BIOS file, save it to your USB flash drive, and rename it to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32/16 file system and when the BIOS flashing is complete. •• If you choose to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that your system is off (S5 shutdown state). •• If
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    GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications
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    5-2-1 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows 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,
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    5-2-2 Fast Boot 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
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    5-2-3 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.
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    the Windows environment. The RGB Fusion Interface Using RGB Fusion •• 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 the desired device and select the LED color/ lighting behaviour
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    •• 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 color/ lighting behaviour on the right section of the screen. Static The selected region LEDs emit a single color.
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    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
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    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
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    5-2-6 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operating system. You can also display the hardware monitor information on
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    provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. The picture to the right shows the Start menu click the Realtek Audio Console. For speaker connection, refer to the instructions in Chapter 1, "Hardware Installation," "Back Panel Connectors." Step 2: Connect an
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    on the front panel and then go to the Speaker 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 your headphone to
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    Step 2: Select Sound Control Panel. Step 3: 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
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    2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Realtek Digital Output screen, Select the sample rate and bit depth in the Default Format section. 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
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    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. - 95 - Appendix
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    an advanced audio solution that renders sounds above, around, and close to you, stepping up your game play to new levels. Now with support for Microsoft Spatial sound. Key features include: •• Believable 3D audio DTS latest spatial audio rendering that delivers believable 3D audio over headphones
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    2: The system will connect to the Microsoft Store. When the DTS Sound Unbound application appears, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. Step 3: After the DTS Sound Unbound application is installed, click Launch. Accept the End User License Agreement
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    6-2 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: If your board doesn't have this jumper/button, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the
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    If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power
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    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
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    initialization. IOH PEI initialization. PCH PEI initialization. Reserved. DXE Core is started. NVRAM initialization. Installation of the PCH runtime services. CPU DXE initialization is started. PCI host bridge initialization is started. IOH DXE initialization. IOH SMM initialization. Reserved. PCH
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    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 Option ROM initialization. System reset if needed. Appendix - 102 -
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    Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8~BF C0~CF Description USB device hot plug-in. PCI device hot plug. Clean-up of NVRAM. Reconfigure NVRAM settings. Reserved. Reserved. S3 Resume Code E0 E1 E2 E3 Recovery Code F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5~F7 Error Code 50~55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C~5F D0 D1 Description S3 Resume is started (
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    Code D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9~DA DB DC DE~DF E8 E9 EA EB EC~EF F8 F9 FA FB~FF Description PCH initialization error. Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available. PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources. No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are
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    Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z590 AORUS MASTER Responsible Party - U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC's recommended
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    2011/65/EU & the European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of
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    European Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member
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Z590 AORUS MASTER
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
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