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Z490 AORUS ULTRA User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z49UTRA-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 the environment. - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 2
our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents Z490 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Layout 4 Z490 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 Configuration 12 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-8 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 26 2-1 Startup Screen 26 2-2 The Main Menu 27 2-3 Favorites ( - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 4
LED_C1 F_USB2 NOISE_ PLUS SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN5_ VGA BOOT SENSOR PUMP 55 Z490 AORUS ULTRA motherboard 55 Four SATA cables 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 One antenna 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One noise detection cable 55 Two RGB LED strip extension - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 5
Z490 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus Switch x16 x16 CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) LGA1200 CPU DDR4 3200/2933/2666/ 2.5GbE LAN WIFI x4 x4 x1 x1 PCI Express 3.0 Bus SPI BIOS Bus TPM LPC iTE® Bus Super I/O Intel® Z490 2 USB Type-C™, USB 3.2 Gen 2 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 6
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 Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 7
® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1200 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z490 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 8
through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x Thunderbolt™ - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 9
fan (pump) you install. Noise detection 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 10
Form Factor ŠŠ Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) ŠŠ cFosSpeed ŠŠ XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license) ŠŠ Support for Windows 10 64-bit ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 11
the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA1200 CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS - Gigabyte Z490 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 Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 13
2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 13 - - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 14
out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this the HD Audio Manager application. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 15
13 12 13 8 22 15 9 10 19 18 11 21 5 6 14 24 1) ATX_12V_2X2 2) ATX_12V_2X4 3) ATX 4) CPU_FAN 5) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 6) SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP 7) CPU_OPT 8) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 9) D_LED1/D_LED2 10) LED_C1/LED_C2 11) device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 15 - - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 16
1/2/3) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x2, 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 - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 17
SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Smart Fan 5," for more information. 1 SYS_FAN5_PUMP 1 SYS_FAN6_PUMP Pin No - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 18
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 Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 19
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 Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 20
) M2P_SB/M2A_CPU/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be_ ,"SfSoDr i,nysotruumctiuosntsseotnucpotnhfiegcuorinnfgigaurRaAtioIDn in UEFI array. BIOS _0 F 110 80 60 42 - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 21
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 M2P_SB connector supports only PCIe SSDs. •• M2A_CPU: Type of M.2 SSD Connector M.2 SATA SSD SATA3 0 a M.2 PCIe SSD a No M.2 SSD Installed - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 22
+ (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 23
_3 U 16) 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 Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 24
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 B_ THB_C1 _3 U U B_ USB 0_ B F_USB3 F_USB3 F_USB30 3 21) QFLF_AUSSBH30_3PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 25
before clearinSg_ the CMOS values. B_ •• After system resta_rt, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or Sman_Sually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 23) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 26
and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• 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 the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 27
default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Switch to the Favorites submenu Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive Add - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 28
2-3 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 Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 29
(Default: Default) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. ( run at Turbo 1C speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 30
to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. of CPU Cores Enabled Allows - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 31
. The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only 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 in - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 32
at the specified power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 33
&& Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Performance, High Frequency, High - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 34
supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 34 - - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 35
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 Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 36
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 - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 37
support for external SATA devices. ƒƒ EZ RAID Allows you to quickly set up a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. This slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 38
intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system ) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph && Fan/Pump Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 39
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 installed. ƒƒ Q-Flash Allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to update the BIOS or back up the current - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 40
BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 41
Enabled or Ultra Fast. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Disables Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 42
at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. To cancel and configure related settings. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Disabled. && Preferred Operating Mode Allows you to - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 43
Defaults Press on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to select - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 44
RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to Manual. Then depending the M.2 connector you use, set the motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 45
system for a non-RAID configuration. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. Next , etc. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 46
With the correct BIOS settings, you are data drive must also be GPT formatted. 6. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If you back up the data before continuing. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. When completed, restart the system. 3. Launch - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 47
BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is disabled. 2. Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set to Manual instructions BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update. - 47 - - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 48
the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 48 - - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 49
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 Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 50
. Activated all currently connected SCSI devices. Verify password if needed. BIOS 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 - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 51
. Invalid CPU type or speed. CPU mismatch. CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error. CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed. Internal CPU error. Reset PPI is failed. Reserved. CPU initialization error. IOH initialization error. - 51 - - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 52
Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are found. No Console Input Devices are found. It is an invalid password. Can't load Boot Option. Flash update is failed. Reset protocol is failed. Reserved. S3 resume is failed. S3 Resume PPI is not found. S3 Resume Boot Script is invalid. S3 OS - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 53
1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z490 AORUS ULTRA Responsible Party - U.S. Contact Information and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 54
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 Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 55
European Community Directive RED Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States. The low band 5.15 -5.35 GHz is for indoor use only for the countries listed in the table below: AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE - Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA | User Manual - Page 56
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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.
Z490 AORUS ULTRA
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z49UTRA-1001R