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  • Gigabyte Z590 AORUS XTREME WATER | User Manual - Page 1
    Z590 AORUS XTREME WB (Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z59XTRB-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
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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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    Items...5 Z590 AORUS XTREME WB (Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) Motherboard Layout...6 Z590 AORUS XTREME WB (Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) Motherboard Block Controllers 65 3-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 70 3-3 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 71 - 3 -
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    2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 91 6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 94 6-1-3 Using the Voice Recorder 94 6-1-4 DTS:X® Ultra ...95 6-2 Troubleshooting 97 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 97 6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 98 6-3 Debug LED Codes 100 Regulatory Notices 104 Contact Us...107 - 4 -
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    55 Z590 AORUS XTREME WB (Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) motherboard 55 One water cooling kit 55 One AORUS USB flash drive with drivers 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA cables 55 Two antennas 55 Two integrated extension cables for addressable and RGB LED strips 55 One AORUS RGB
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    10GbE LAN USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub U32G2_1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub AUDIO Z590 AORUS XTREME WB Intel® 2.5GbE (Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) LAN 110 80 42 PCIEX16 TI OPA1622 BAT M2A_SB DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 Intel® Z590 5 4 31 20 F_U320G ATX F_PANEL LED_C2 LED_C1 NOISE_ SENSOR SATA3
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    Z590 AORUS XTREME WB (Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 4.0 (Note Intel® Aquantia 2.5GbE LAN 10GbE LAN PCI Express 3.0 Bus x4 Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller PCI Express x4 2 USB Type-C®, with or USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 Intel® Thunderbolt™4 Intel® Z590
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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 Š Intel® Z590 Express Chipset Š 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processors - Support for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400
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    SATA 6Gb/s connectors * Refer to "1-9 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready Chipset+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller: - 2 x USB Type-C® ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen
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    Š Temperature detection Š Fan speed detection Š Water cooling flow rate detection Š Fan fail warning Š Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. Š Noise detection Š 2 x 256 Mbit flash Š Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
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    Boost - 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 E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 27cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to
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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 plastic
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    1-3-2 Installing the Water Cooling Kit •• Before installing the water cooling kit, ensure the motherboard can boot normally. •• If you want to install an M.2 SSD, you have to install the M.2 SSD first before installing the water cooling kit. •• The water cooling kit provides a G1/4" inlet and a G1
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    Step 3: Carefully flip the motherboard over, fasten the CPU backplate using the four screws (M3*10.8) in a diagonal sequence. Screw (M3*10.8) Step 4: Tighten the three screws (M3*6.5) with washers to the mounting holes in the CPU area (refer to the bottom left picture). Then tighten the four screws
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    Step 5: After installing the water cooling kit, connect the Type-C® cable on the side of the water cooling kit to the LED_CPU header on the motherboard and then replace the side cover. After completing the steps above, connect your water cooling components. Side Cover LED_CPU Hardware Installation
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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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    System 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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    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 rate USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1
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    Mbps data rate USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) (Q-Flash Plus Port) No data transmission or receiving is occurring The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash
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    __ _ _B _S __ 3 S_ 1 23 S_ U _S 1 B SS 1 23 1 1 23 1 1 1 B SS 1 B_ S 1 1 B_ _ 1 23 _ S3 S_ S 1 23 S_ U _ S _S _ 1 23 S3 S SF B SS S 1-8 O1 n2 3board Buttons and Switches 1 BIOS Switches The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for
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    system fans to keep spinning at a low temperature and allows for a firmware update even without a CPU installed. Visit GIGABYTE's website for more usages and features. F_USFB_U30SFB_U3O0SFCB_U3I0GSFB_NU3I0TSFIB_OU3N0SFB_U30FS_BU3S0FB_U30SFB_U30SB30 F_ UF_ UF_ UF_ UF_ UF_ UF_ UF_ UF_ UF_ U F_ F_
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    1-9 Internal Connectors 41 14 12 14 16 6 7 3 10 5 4 2 17 15 11 9 13 18 10 19 14 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/7/8 5) SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP 6) CPU_OPT 7) LED_CPU 8) LED_PCH 9) NOISE_SENSOR 10) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 11) LED_C1/LED_C2 12) BAT 13) SATA3
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    _ _B _ S_ _F B F_USB3 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 eno_u0gh staFble power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first
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    3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/7/8 (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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    case. Pin No. Definition 1 1 Noise Detection 2 GND Noise detection cable 1 For more information on the noise detection function, refer to the instructions in Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\System Information Viewer" Before connecting the cable to the header, make sure to remove the
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    4B Integrated extension cable for addressable and RGB LED strips 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 SATA3 5 3 1 420
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    M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. _0 F B B B F_USB3 F_USB3 F_USB3 S F_ B_ S F_ before replacing the heatsink. (Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. Be sure to use Intel® SSDs if you want to
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    SSD* 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 M2P_CPU connector supports only PCIe SSDs. •• M2M_SB: Type of Connector M.2 SSD M.2 SATA SSD SATA3 0 a SATA3 1 a SATA3 2 a SATA3 3 a SATA3 4 r SATA3
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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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    that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis man_Sufacturer. 1 23 1 1 23 1 1 23 1 S 17) F_U320G (USB Type-C® Header with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Support) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 specification and can provide one USB port. B_ USB 0_ B S3 S F_USB3 B SS S 1 23 F_USB30
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    S 18) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) B_ F_ U The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and 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. 1 10 G.QBOFM 20 11 F_USB30 Pin No
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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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    . (Default: Auto) && PCIe/DMI/PEG Clock Frequency Allows you to manually set the PCIe/DMI/PEG frequencies in 0.01 MHz increments. && Enhanced Multi you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 46 -
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    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- using an Intel® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode
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    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 - 48 -
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    HT Disable Setting is set to Manual. (Default: Disabled) dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enables or disables Intel® 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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    SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This
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    && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Memory Boot Mode
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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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    , LAN2) Enables or disables the Intel® 2.5GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 55 - BIOS Setup
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    Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv4 HTTP
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    or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller. as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power
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    debug LEDs when the system is on. (Default: On) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to (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
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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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    identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• AORUS USB flash drive with drivers. 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard. Then connect the power
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    RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration. Then save the settings and restart your computer (Figure 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
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    Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. Enter a volume name 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
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    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 the volume to
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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).
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    to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Insert the provided AORUS USB flash drive and then browse to the location of the driver. \f6flpy-x64 Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 1 appears, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next to load the driver and
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    Management Step 1: After entering the operating system, insert the AORUS USB flash drive into your computer. On the Xpress Install screen, select Intel® Rapid Storage Technology to install and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. When completed, restart the system. Step
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    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™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used must have at least 32 GB capacity.) •• An Optane™ memory cannot be used to accelerate
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    one.) Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Restart your computer. While in the operating system, launch the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management utility from the Start menu. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to another disk in Manage Volume
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    Configuring a RAID Set - 74 -
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    Chapter 4 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the
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    4-2 Application Software This page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can select the apps you want and 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
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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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    . On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Restart your computer after in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. Unique
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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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    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 audio. The picture to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
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    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. To enable Smart Headphone Amp for the rear Line
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    C. Configuring the Headphone When you connect your headphone to the Line out jack on the back panel or front panel, make sure the default playback device is configured correctly. Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on the icon. Select Open Sound settings. Step 2: Select
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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. Appendix - 94 -
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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 and
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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. - 101 - Appendix
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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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    Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z590 AORUS XTREME WB (Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/ IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual
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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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    ES FI FR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR UK Wireless module manufacturer: Intel® Corporation SAS Wireless module model name: AX210NGW Taiwan NCC Wireless Statements 在 5.25-5.35 Korea KCC NCC Wireless Statement: 5,25GHz - 5,35 GHz Japan Wireless Statement: 5.15
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Z590 AORUS XTREME WB
(Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE)
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z59XTRB-1001R
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