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Z790 AERO G

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Page 1: ...gabyte com Motherboard Z790 AERO G 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 global warming the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment ...

Page 2: ... any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission For detailed product information carefully read the User s Manual For quick set up of the product refer to the Quick Installation 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 ...

Page 3: ... 3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 2 4 Installing the Memory 14 2 5 Installing an Expansion Card 15 2 6 Back Panel Connectors 16 2 7 Onboard Buttons and LEDs 18 2 8 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 33 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 35 4 1 Operating System Installation 35 4 2 Drivers Installation 36 Chapter 5 Appendix 37 5 1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 Regulator...

Page 4: ...SYS_FAN6_PUMP SYS_FAN5_PUMP EC_TEMP2 EC_TEMP1 80 110 M2C_CPU 80 110 M2A_CPU 80 110 M2Q_SB M2_WIFI Z790 AERO G RST_SW F_USB2 RST COM LED_C1 F_AUDIO SPI_TPM F_USB1 D_LED1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN3 F_PANEL CPU_FAN CPU_OPT SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN4 QFLASH_PLUS iTE Super I O D_LED2 LED_C2 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X2 USB 2 0 Hub QFLED USB 3 2 Gen 1 Hub NOISE_SENSOR SATA3 5 7 4 6 VGA CPU BOOT DRAM USB20 U32 Intel 2 5GbE LAN...

Page 5: ...ine Out Mic S PDIF Out CODEC SPI Bus PCI Express 3 0 Bus x4 2 PCI Express x4 TPM BIOS eSPI Bus iTE Super I O COM DDI 1 USB Type C with USB 3 2 Gen 2 support DisplayPort 1 4 Alt mode DisplayPort In Switch DDI 1 HDMI 2 0 LAN RJ45 x1 Intel 2 5GbE LAN x1 M 2 WIFI 4 SATA 6Gb s SATA3 4 7 DDR5 5600 5200 4800 4400 MHz PCI Express 4 0 Bus x4 x4 x4 3 M 2 Socket 3 M2Q_SB M2P_SB M2M_SB x4 PCI Express 4 0 Bus ...

Page 6: ...nna 5 5 Two SATA cables 5 5 One noise detection cable 5 5 One DisplayPort cable 5 5 VisionLINK Connection Guide The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain The box contents are subject to change without notice ...

Page 7: ...tatic electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard make sure the power supply has been turned off Before turning on the power make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard Before using the ...

Page 8: ...depending on CPU or graphics card support Audio Realtek ALC1220 VB CODEC The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software To configure 7 1 channel audio access the audio software for audio settings Support for S PDIF Out LAN Intel 2 5GbE LAN chip 2 5 Gbps 1 Gbps 100 Mbps Wireless Com...

Page 9: ...1 ports on the back panel Chipset USB 3 2 Gen 1 Hub 4 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Chipset USB 2 0 Hub 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports available through the internal USB headers Internal Connectors 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 water cooling CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 2 x system fan water c...

Page 10: ...7 ACPI 5 0 Unique Features Support for GIGABYTE Control Center GCC Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications Support for Q Flash Support for Q Flash Plus Support for Smart Backup Bundled Software Norton Internet Security OEM version LAN bandwidth management software Operating System Supp...

Page 11: ...equency in accordance with the CPU specifications It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU graphics card memory hard drive etc A Note the CPU...

Page 12: ...pen the metal load plate with the plastic protective cover attached to it Hold the CPU with your fingers by the edges Align the CPU pin one marking triangle with the pin one corner of the CPU socket or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys and gently insert the CPU into position Make sure the CPU is properly installed and then close the load plate The plastic protec tive cov...

Page 13: ...e user s manual for your CPU cooler u v Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU Place the cooler atop the CPU aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard Push down on the push pins diagonally j j k k w Finally attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header CPU_FAN on the motherboard CPU_FAN ...

Page 14: ...ne memory module is installed 2 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules it is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used When installing a single memory module we recommend that you install it in the DDR5_A2 or DDR5_B2 socket Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology A...

Page 15: ...in the expansion slot 1 Locate an expansion slot that supports your card Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel 2 Align the card with the slot and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot 3 Make sure that the expansion card is fully seated in its slot 4 Secure the card s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw 5 After installing all expansion cards ...

Page 16: ...t to connect your HDMI supported monitor The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160 60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better signal reception After installing the HDMI device make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI The item name may differ de...

Page 17: ...h Plus Note make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this port first USB Type C Port with USB 3 2 Gen 2x2 Support The reversible USB port supports the USB 3 2 Gen 2x2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3 2 Gen 2 USB 3 2 Gen 1 and USB 2 0 specifications Use this port for USB devices Line Out Front Speaker Out The line out jack Mic In Rear Speaker Out The Mic in jack Optical S PDIF Out C...

Page 18: ...SW MULTIKEY for more information 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 latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port and then you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q Flash Plus button The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and w...

Page 19: ...RAM VGA BOOT Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU memory graphics card and operating system are working properly after system power on If the CPU DRAM VGA LED is on that means the corresponding device is not working normally if the BOOT LED is on that means you haven t entered the operating system yet ...

Page 20: ...2 RST 23 BAT Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect Before installing the devices be sure to turn off the devices and your computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices After installing the device and before turning on the computer make sure the devic...

Page 21: ...uirements it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4 Pin No Definition 1 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 2 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 3 GND 4 GND 5 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 6 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 7...

Page 22: ... system fan be installed inside the chassis CPU_FAN 1 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN4 Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control 5 SYS_FAN5 6_PUMP System Fan Water Cooling Pump Headers The fan pump headers 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 conn...

Page 23: ...f 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 control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design 1 Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control 1 Connector CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 4 SYS_FAN5 6_PUM...

Page 24: ... 4 GND Connect your addressable LED strip to the header The power pin marked with a triangle on the plug of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 of the addressable LED strip header Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip 1 _ 0 _ 0 F _ F _B S F_ B_ F_USB30 3 _ _3 U S _ S S_F _ _ F D_LED2 9 LED_C1 LED_C2 RGB LED Strip Headers The headers can be used to connect a standard 505...

Page 25: ...able hot plugging for the SATAports please navigate to the BIOS Setup page of GIGABYTE s website and search for SATA Configuration for more information 1 1 7 G QBOFM G QBOFM 7 10 NOISE_SENSOR Noise Detection Header This header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to detect the noise inside the case Pin No Definition 1 Noise Detection 2 GND Before connecting the cable to the header make s...

Page 26: ...he M 2 EZ Latch Plus clip first Types of M 2 SSDs supported by each M 2 connector M 2 PCIe x4 SSD M 2 PCIe x2 SSD M 2 SATA SSD M2C_CPU a a r M2A_CPU a a r M2Q_SB a a r M2P_SB a a r M2M_SB a a a Please visit GIGABYTE s website for details on using M 2 EZ Latch Plus Install the M 2 SSD https www gigabyte com WebPage 920 M2 latchplus html Remove the M 2 SSD https www gigabyte com WebPage 921 removeM2...

Page 27: ...tem 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 on when the hard drive is reading or writing data RES Reset Switch Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if ...

Page 28: ... F_ S S 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 B S S S _S S 3 B S S S U _ _ 3 F_USB _ S F B_ _ _ _ _B S _S _ 9 1 10 2 Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments please contact the chassis manufacturer 15 F_U320G USB Type C Header with U...

Page 29: ... 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 B S S S _ S 3 B S S S U S _ S _ S F B_ _ _ S _S 20 1 10 11 17 F_USB1 F_USB2 USB 2 0 1 1 Headers The headers conform to USB 2 0 1 1 specification Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition 1 Power 5V 2 Power 5V 3 USB DX 4 USB DY 5 USB DX 6 USB DY 7 GND 8 GND 9 No...

Page 30: ... NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR 5 GND 6 NDSR 7 NRTS 8 NCTS 9 NRI 10 No Pin Pin No Definition 1 Data Output 2 Power 3 3V 3 No Pin 4 NC 5 Data Input 6 CLK 7 Chip Select 8 GND 9 IRQ 10 NC 11 NC 12 RST 19 SPI_TPM Trusted Platform Module Header You may connect an SPI TPM Trusted Platform Module to this header 12 11 2 1 _ B B S_ B S B_ B _ S S_ _ B _ U _ B 1 _S _ _ 3 F_USB3 F F _ 0 _ 0 F _ F _ _B S F_ B B_ _ _3 U ...

Page 31: ... CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults To clear the CMOS values use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values After system restart go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults select Load Optim...

Page 32: ...attery Replace the battery with an equivalent one Damage to your devices may occur if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the negative side of the battery the positive side sho...

Page 33: ...to the dedicated port and then you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q Flash Plus button For 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 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current ve...

Page 34: ... or the down arrow key i to select the first boot device then press Enter to accept The system will boot from the device immediately Note The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only After system restart the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings END Q FLASH Press the End key to access the Q Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first The follow...

Page 35: ...te browse to the motherboard model s web page download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on the Support Download SATARAID AHCI page unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive Step 2 Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps When the screen requesting you to load the driver appears select Browse Step 3 Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse t...

Page 36: ...system a dialog box will appear on the bottom right corner of the desktop asking if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via GIGABYTE Control Center GCC Click Install to proceed with the installation In BIOS Setup make sure Settings Gigabyte Utilities Downloader Configuration Gigabyte Utilities Downloader is set to Enabled WhentheEndUserLicenseAgreementdialogboxap...

Page 37: ...RAID 5 and RAID 10 Prepare the correct number of hard drives as indicated in the table above before configuring a RAID array SATAhard drives or SSDs To ensure optimal performance it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity Windows setup disc An Internet connected computer A USB thumb drive Chapter 5 Appendix 5 1 Configuring a RAID Set Please visit GIGABYTE s we...

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Page 39: ...aration 2015 863 La conformité à ces directives est évaluée sur la base des normes européennes harmonisées applicables European Union EU CE Konformitätserklärung DiesesProduktemitCE KennzeichnungerfüllenfolgendenEU Richtlinien EMV Richtlinie 2014 30 EU Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2014 35 EU Funkanlagen Richtlinie 2014 53 EU RoHS Richtlinie 2011 65 EU erfüllt und die 2015 863 Erklärung Die Konformitä...

Page 40: ...all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States The low band 5 15 5 35 GHz is for indoor use only AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE EL ES FI FR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR UK NCC Wireless Statements 無線設備警告聲明低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 1 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材非經核准公司商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信經發現有干擾現象時應立即停用並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用前述合法通信指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信 ...

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