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Z590 AORUS ULTRA User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-Z59UTRA-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. - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 2
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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents Z590 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Layout 4 Z590 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 4
SPI_TPM F_USB1 QFLASH_ SYS_FAN4 F_PANEL CPU DRAM LED_C1 F_USB2 NOISE_ PLUS SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN5_ VGA BOOT SENSOR PUMP 55 Z590 AORUS ULTRA motherboard 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One RGB LED strip extension cable 55 Four SATA cables 55 One antenna 55 M.2 screws 55 One - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 5
Z590 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 4.0 (Note)/3.0 Bus Switch x16 x16 3.0 Bus SPI 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 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub 4 USB - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 6
(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. - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 7
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 on CPU support.) ŠŠ Realtek® ALC4080 codec ŠŠ Support for DTS:X® Ultra ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ŠŠ Support for S/PDIF - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 8
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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 9
ŠŠ Fan speed detection ŠŠ Water cooling flow rate detection ŠŠ Fan fail warning ŠŠ Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. ŠŠ Noise detection ŠŠ 1 x 256 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS ŠŠ PnP 1.0a, DMI - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 10
- RGB Fusion - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 11
Installing the CPU 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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 12
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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 13
) make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this port first. USB Type-C® Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and USB Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 13 - - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 14
etc. Line Out/Front Speaker Out The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended that you connect jack, please access the Realtek Audio Console application. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. •• - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 15
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 to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 16
1-9 Internal Connectors 41 6 34 9 8 2 5 7 16 12 15 21 11 12 19 12 7 20 14 8 9 18 17 10 4 5 13 25 1) ATX_12V_1/ATX_12V_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) D_LED1/D_LED2 9) LED_C1/LED_C2 10) NOISE_SENSOR 11) SATA3 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 17
1/2) ATX_12V_1/ATX_12V_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 turned off - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 18
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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 19
the damage of the LED strip. For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 20
noise detection function, please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Before connecting the cable to the header, make 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 Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 21
M.2 SAT_AFSSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. Refer to Chapter 3, "Con_f0igurinFg a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. _0 F 110 80 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 22
PCIe SSD * SATA3 0 a SATA3 1 a SATA3 2 a SATA3 3 a SATA3 4 a SATA3 5 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 M.2 Connector SSD M.2 SATA SSD SATA3 0 a M.2 PCIe SSD a No M.2 SSD Installed - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 23
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 14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 24
_3 U 15) F_U32C (USB Type-C® Header with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and can provide one USB port. F_USB3 F_USB30 3 10 11 1 20 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition VBUS TX1+ TX1GND RX1+ - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 25
) The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. S F_ B B_ 1 THB_C2 B_ Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 1 _3 U Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 26
21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 27
when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily . •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 28
2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Configuration Items Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 6, or Q-Flash screen. Advanced Mode Function Keys /Double Click - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 29
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, press - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 30
&& 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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 31
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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 32
Advanced Profile. (Default: Default) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto 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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 33
set to 3, the CPU Clock Ratio will be reduced by 3 when executing AVX instructions. (Default: Auto) && AVX512 Offset (Note) When the processor runs AVX-512 workloads an Intel® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 34
CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set to Manual. (Default: Auto) dd Per Core HT Disable Setting && HT Disable (Note States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 35
C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 36
ƒƒ Advanced Memory Settings && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 37
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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 38
128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB, and 2048MB. (Default: 256MB) && PCIE Bifurcation Support Allows you to determine how the bandwidth of the PCIEX16 slot is divided. Options be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 39
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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 40
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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 41
&& CPU PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 42
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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 43
Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disable Link) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 44
option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disable Link All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 45
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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 46
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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 47
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 Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 48
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 GIGABYTE APP Center. On the "Not Installed\New Drivers" screen, select Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver to install. Follow the on-screen instructions - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 49
Configuration and make sure RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set to Manual. Then depending on which M.2 connector you install the Optane™ memory sure you back up the data before continuing. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. When completed, restart the system. 3. Launch the Intel® - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 50
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 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 50 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 51
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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 52
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. - 52 - - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 53
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 stared ( - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 54
Code D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9~DA DB DC DE~DF E8 E9 EA EB EC~EF F8 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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 55
Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z590 AORUS ULTRA 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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 56
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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 57
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 - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 58
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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.
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
Z590 AORUS ULTRA
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Z59UTRA-1002R