Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME User Manual
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- Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 1
Z790 AORUS XTREME User's Manual Rev. 1001 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-XTREME-rev-10?m=ma#kf GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of a global citizen. Also, to reduce the impacts on - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 2
Guide on GIGABYTE's website. https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_quick-guide_am5.pdf?m=sw 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 - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 1-3 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 2-4 Installing the Memory 14 - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 4
1 Product Introduction 1-1 Motherboard Layout SYS_FAN1 REAR_BUTTON ATX_12V_2X4_1 M2_WIFI ATX_12V_2X4_2 U32G2_3 LGA1700 CPU_OPT EC_TEMP2 CPU_FAN EC_TEMP1 DB_PORT (Note) CLR_SW PW_SW RST_SW SYS_FAN6_ PUMP SYS_FAN5_ PUMP SYS_FAN4 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN2 Z790 AORUS XTREME TYPEC_2 TYPEC_1 U32G2 - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 5
1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0 Bus x16 Switch x16 x4 or 1 M.2 Marvell® AQtion AQC107 10GbE LAN Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller eSPI iTE® Bus Super I/O Intel® Z790 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 6 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub USB - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 6
1-3 Box Contents 55 Z790 AORUS XTREME motherboard 55 One AORUS USB flash drive with drivers 55 User's Manual 55 Two antennas 55 Two SATA cables 55 Two integrated extension cables for addressable and RGB LED strips 55 One front panel extension cable 55 - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 7
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 - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 8
Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® Z790 Express Chipset Support for DDR5 5600/5200/4800/4400 MT/s memory modules 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 9
storage devices Chipset+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller: - 2 x USB Type-C® ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header - 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel Chipset - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 10
without prior notice. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-XTREME-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl && Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 11
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 && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation. http://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/210/quick-guide.html?m=sw - 11 - - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 12
B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Finger Tab u jGently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. kCompletely lift up the CPU socket - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 13
may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) u Apply an even and thin layer of thermal cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally. j k k j w Finally, attach the - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 14
before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 15
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 your operating system. PCIEX16 Slot && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using PCIe EZ-Latch Plus. https://www - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 16
update even without a CPU installed. Visit GIGABYTE's website for more usages and features. (Red) (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 17
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. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. https://www - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 18
2-7 Onboard Buttons Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). - 18 - - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 19
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. - 19 - - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 20
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 - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 21
SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion speed control for a water cooling pump. Please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Smart Fan 6" for more information. Pin No. Definition 1 - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 22
6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 23
8) LED_C1/LED_C2 (Integrated Extension Cable Headers for Addressable and RGB LED Strips) Connect the included integrated extension cable for addressable and RGB LED strips to the header. The other two ends of the cable can respectively connect to a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 24
SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. This motherboard only supports M.2 PCIe SSDs. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the_3"ConfiguUring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. _3 U 110 - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 25
3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5, and RAID 10. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 26
using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN" for more information). •• 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 - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 27
_ F _3 F_ _ B S B_ B 13) 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 F_USB3 F_ F_USB30 3 10 11 1 20 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 28
_S S_ _ B 15) F_USB1 (USB 2.0/1.1 Header) Connect one end of the front USB header extension cable to this header and the other ends to two USB S3 brackets. ThBeShSeadeSrs conform to USB 2.0/U1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two__UUSB ports via an optional USB bracket. For - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 29
on the motherboard supplies the necessary instructions on using the Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus utilities, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE 's website and search for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 30
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 device - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 31
driver first during the OS installation process. 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 - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 32
, make sure the system is connected to the Internet. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/926/intel700-app.html && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/351/faq.html - 32 - - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 33
of the smallest drive Yes Before you begin, please prepare the following items: This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Prepare the correct number of M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. https://www - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 34
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 Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 35
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. - 35 - - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 36
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 Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 37
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 Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 38
Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790 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 - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 39
Directive 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, your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 40
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 Z790 AORUS XTREME | User Manual - Page 41
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Z790 AORUS XTREME
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.