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Z490M GAMING X User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-Z490MGX-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | 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 Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 3
Z490M GAMING X Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 4
32 10 SATA3 Z490M GAMING X Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X2 KB_MS_U32 ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN1 LGA1200 CPU_FAN LED_C2 D_LED2 ATX F_U32 M_BIOS functionalities. 5 4 SATA3 Box Contents 55 Z490M GAMING X motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables * The box - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 5
(ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the user. •• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 6
Celeron® processors in the LGA1200 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Support - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 7
ŠŠ Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel - 6 internal USB headers ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 8
Fusion - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 9
Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 10
and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 11
specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB 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. RJ-45 LAN - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 12
Gen 1 Type-A Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 12 - - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 13
1-7 Internal Connectors 41 1 3 5 6 2 4 7 11 16 14 7 19 17 10 14 15 18 6 5 12 8 13 4 9 1) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) LED_C1/LED_C2 6) D_LED1/D_LED2 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 8) M2A_SB 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) F_U32 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) SPI_TPM 14) THB_C/ - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 14
(Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 3 GND 7 4 GND 8 Definition +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 15
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 Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 16
of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the 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 Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 17
SATA hard drive. To create a RAID array with an M.2 PCIe SSD, you must set up the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. B_ _USB30 3 110 80 60 42 M2A_SB Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 18
- RES- HD+ (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more Hard code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 19
1 23 1 123 F_USB30 F_ U SS U F_ 11)F_F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 HeG.aQdBeOrF)M 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. 20 1 - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 20
The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _ 1 THB_C Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 1 THB_C1 16) 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 - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 21
Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 18) QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 22
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 Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 23
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 Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 24
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 Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 25
the CPU used Profile. Options are: Default, Gaming Profile, Advanced. (Default: Default) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz 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 - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 26
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 Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 27
. 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 Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 28
to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100 the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 29
Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && 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 - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 30
keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 31
If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot supports this feature. - 31 - - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 32
, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB, and 2048MB. (Default: 256MB) && PCIE Bifurcation Support Allows you to determine how the bandwidth of the PCIEX16 slot is divided. Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. ( , such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) - 32 - - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 33
SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables 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 on configuring a RAID array. ƒƒ Intel(R) Ethernet Connection This sub - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 34
Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 35
requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 36
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 . ƒƒ Q-Flash Allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to update the BIOS or back up the current - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 37
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 only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 38
system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 39
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 Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 40
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 Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 41
SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to Manual. Then depending the M.2 connector you use, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Port XX item to RST Controlled. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. If you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 42
of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. Next, go to Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 42 - - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 43
Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. Installing the - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 44
instructions 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 BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update. - 44 - - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 45
button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 45 - - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 46
Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z490M GAMING X Responsible Party - U.S. and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for - Gigabyte Z490M GAMING X | User Manual - Page 47
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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.
Z490M GAMING X
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Z490MGX-1002R