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    Z590 AORUS XTREME User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-Z59XTRM-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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    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 your motherboard looks like this: "REV
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    Table of Contents Box Contents...5 Optional Items...5 Z590 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Layout 6 Z590 AORUS XTREME 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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    2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 89 6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 92 6-1-3 Using the Voice Recorder 92 6-1-4 DTS:X® Ultra ...93 6-2 Troubleshooting 95 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 95 6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 96 6-3 Debug LED Codes 98 Regulatory Notices 102 Contact Us...107 - 4 -
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    Box Contents 55 Z590 AORUS XTREME motherboard 55 One AORUS USB flash drive with drivers 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six cables 55 One G Connector 55 Two Velcro Cable Ties 55 M.2 screws 55 One AORUS Gen4 AIC Adaptor (GC-2XM2G4) The box contents above are for reference only and
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    Z590 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Layout SYS_FAN1 REAR_BUTTON ATX_12V_2X4_1 WIFI ATX_12V_2X4_2 TYPEC_1 U32G2_LAN2 TYPEC_2 U32G2_LAN1 3.2 Gen 2 Hub AUDIO LGA1200 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN 110 PCIEX16 80 42 Z590 AORUS XTREME TI OPA1622 BAT 110 80 42 ESS ES9018K2M PCIEX8 DAC CODEC 110 80 PCIEX4
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    Z590 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 4.0 (Note)/3.0 Bus Switch x16 x8 Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller PCI Express x4 2 USB Type-C®, with or USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 Intel® Thunderbolt™4 Intel® Z590 ALC1220-VB + ESS ES9018K2M + TI OPA1622 DDI HDMI 1.4 SPI Dual BIOS Bus
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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 motherboard motherboard motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard motherboard problem
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    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 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
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    PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) (The PCI Express x4 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 2242/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
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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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    functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune - Fast Boot - Game 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
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    CPU 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
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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
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    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 above shows, the installation is complete
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    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
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    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 the steps below to correctly install your memory
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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 -- CrossFire-ready differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire
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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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    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 first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the
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    S_ S3 1 23 _ Before setting the SB switch, be sure to turn off your computer and power supply. 1 23 U __ 3 _ S_ _ _B Quick Buttons 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
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    update even without a CPU installed. Visit GIGABYTE's website for more usages and features. Measurement Points 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 Use a multimeter to measure the following motherboard voltages. You can employ following way1 2 to3 1 2 measure 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2
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    devices. •• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 25 - Hardware Installation
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    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 make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector
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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
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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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    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 SATA3 5 3 1 420 G.QBOFM G.QBOFM
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    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_ bottom of the heatsink before replacing the heatsink. (Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. Be sure to use Intel®
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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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    ) _ S_ The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front _ panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module
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    S 15) 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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    17) 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
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    , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @ risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS,
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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 - 40 -
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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 ) 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
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    && 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 AVX workloads, the
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    the system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you manually direct the most critical workloads to it. You can even adjust (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
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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) Enables 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 SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please
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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 - 50 -
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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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    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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    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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    && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State ) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 56 -
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    the Case Open field will show "No" at next 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 show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion
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    2-7 System 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
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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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    . •• A USB thumb drive. 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 connectors from your power supply to the hard drives. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to
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    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 the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the
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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 - 67 - Configuring a RAID
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    during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. If the operating system to be installed requires that you
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    screen instructions to complete the installation. When completed, restart the system. Step 2: After you install the included motherboard drivers RST 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 in,
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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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    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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    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 update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Unique Features - 76 -
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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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    motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions 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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    that matches your motherboard model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your USB flash drive, and rename it to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: you choose to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that your system is off (S5 shutdown state). •• If your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a
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    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 applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on
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    5-2-1 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users functions in EasyTune may vary by 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
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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 Disable the selected region LEDs. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 85 - Unique Features
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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 Viewer Interface Tabs Information Tab Description The System Information tab provides information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The Smart Fan 6 Auto tab allows you to specify a
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    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 audio. The picture to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Center/Subwoofer
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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 - 92 -
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    to you, stepping up your game play to new levels. Now with support for Microsoft Spatial sound. Key features include: • Believable 3D audio DTS . A. Using DTS:X Ultra Step 1: After you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly. The system will
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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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    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
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    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
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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. - 99 - 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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    Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z590 AORUS XTREME Responsible Party - U.S. Contact .1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC's recommended limits
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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 XTREME
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Z59XTRM-1002R
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