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Z590M GAMING X

User's Manual

Rev. 1001
12ME-Z59MGX-1001R

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Page 1: ...s with you to protect the environment For more product details please visit GIGABYTE s website Z590M GAMING X User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME Z59MGX 1001R Questo manuale d istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi it Scopri tutte le offerte per Gigabyte Z590M Gaming X o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Schede Madri ...

Page 2: ... may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission In order to assist in the use of this product 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 X X For ex...

Page 3: ...ion Card 10 1 6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1 7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2 1 Startup Screen 22 2 2 The Main Menu 23 2 3 Smart Fan 6 24 2 4 Favorites F11 25 2 5 Tweaker 26 2 6 Settings 32 2 7 System Info 37 2 8 Boot 38 2 9 Save Exit 41 Chapter 3 Appendix 42 3 1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3 2 Installing Intel Optane Memory and Storage Management 43 3 3 Drivers Installation 45 Regul...

Page 4: ...5 M 2 screws M 2 standoff 5 5 User s Manual KB_MS_U32 DP_HDMI U32_LAN LGA1200 ATX AUDIO ATX_12V_2X4 Intel Z590 CLR_CMOS M_BIOS PCIEX1 PCIEX4 PCIEX16 F_U32 F_U32C M2A_SB M2P_CPU CODEC F_PANEL F_USB1 D_LED1 LED_C2 QFLASH_PLUS THB_C1 F_AUDIO D_LED2 COM SPDIF_O SYS_FAN3 F_USB2 SPI_TPM LED_C1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN iTE Super I O 60 60 80 80 110 BAT U32G2 U32G2C THB_C2 ATX_12V_2X2 QFLED DDR4_A1 DDR4_...

Page 5: ...a metal object to eliminate static 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 volta...

Page 6: ...upport for non ECC Un buffered DIMM 1Rx8 2Rx8 1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile XMP memory modules Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules Onboard Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support 1 x DisplayPort supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304 60 Hz Support for DisplayPort 1 2 version and HDCP 2 3 1 x HDM...

Page 7: ...B 2 0 1 1 ports available through the internal USB header Chipset USB 2 0 Hub 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports available through the internal USB header 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 3 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 2 x M ...

Page 8: ... Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications BIOS EasyTune Fast Boot Game Boost ON OFF Charge RGB Fusion Smart Backup System Information Viewer Support for Q Flash Plus Support for Q Flash Support for Xpress Install Bundled Software Norton Internet Security OEM version Realtek 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Operating System Support for W...

Page 9: ...the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU 1 4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines 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 and unp...

Page 10: ...ity digital imaging and audio supporting bi directional audio transmission DisplayPort can support the HDCP 2 3 content protection mechanism You can use this port to connect your DisplayPort supported monitor Note The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 4096x2304 60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP...

Page 11: ...rate State Description Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Orange Use this audio jack to connect center subwoofer speakers Rear Speaker Out Black Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers Side Speaker Out Gray Use this audio jack to connect side speakers Line In Blue The line in jack Use this audio ...

Page 12: ... damage to the 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 4 9 8 12 11 18 2 6 4 7 5 10 15 1 1 4 16 13 14 3 5 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 M2P_CPU M2A_SB 9 F_PANEL 10 F_AUDIO 11 F_U32C 12 F_U32 13 F_USB...

Page 13: ...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 13 1 24 12 ATX ATX Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 5V 16 PS_ON soft On Off 5 GND 17 GND 6 5V 18 GND 7 GND 19 GND 8 Power Good 20...

Page 14: ...bles to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 1 1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 1 Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control Before installing the devices be sure to turn off...

Page 15: ... LED strip with maximum power rating of 5A 5V and maximum number of 1000 LEDs Pin No Definition 1 V 5V 2 Data 3 No Pin 4 GND 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 For how to turn on off the lights of the LED strip please visit the Unique Features webpage of GIGABYTE s website Conn...

Page 16: ... connector where you will install the M 2 SSD use a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink and then remove the heatsink Only the M2P_CPU connector has the heatsink Step 2 Locate the proper mounting hole based on the length of your M 2 SSD drive If needed tighten the included standoff into the desired mounting hole Insert the M 2 SSD into the M 2 connector at an angle Step 3 Press the M ...

Page 17: ... the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables System Status LED S0 On S3 S4 S5 Off PW Power Switch Red Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Settings Platform Power for more information PLED PWR_LED Power LED Yellow Purple Connects to the power status indicator on...

Page 18: ...e local dealer Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 Power 5V 6 USB DY 2 Power 5V 7 GND 3 USB DX 8 GND 4 USB DY 9 No Pin 5 USB DX 10 NC Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB 2 0 1 1 header Prior to installing the USB bracket be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket F_USB30 F_ U B_ F_ S 1 2 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 19: ... Thunderbolt add in card Supports a Thunderbolt add in card S _ S _ B_ B_ _ _ _B U S _S _ S F_ B USB 0_ B B_ B_ F_USB3 F_USB30 3 _ S _ S_ _ B _ U _ B S 3 B S S S U _ _ 3 F_USB3 F S F B_ B_ _ _ _ _B S _S _ S F_ B USB 0_ B B_ B_ F_USB3 F_USB30 3 _ S _ 1 THB_C1 THB_C2 1 14 SPI_TPM Trusted Platform Module Header You may connect an SPI TPM Trusted Platform Module to this header Pin No Definition Pin No...

Page 20: ...ABYTE s website QFLASH_PLUS 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 clear the CMOS values by removing the battery 1 Turn off your computer and unplug the...

Page 21: ...erboard to the supported audio devices For information about connecting the digital audio cable carefully read the manual for your audio devices Pin No Definition 1 5VDUAL 2 No Pin 3 SPDIFO 4 GND 1 B_ _ B B S_ B S B_ B _ S S_ _ B _ U _ B S 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 B S S S _S B S S S U _ _ 3 F_USB3 F S F B_ _ _ _ _B S _S _ S F_ B B_ B_ F_USB3 F_USB30 3 _ S _ 21 ...

Page 22: ...caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Load Optimized Defaults sectio...

Page 23: ...us BIOS settings for the current submenus F6 Display the Smart Fan 6 screen F7 Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus F8 Access the Q Flash utility F10 Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program F11 Switch to the Favorites submenu F12 Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive Insert Add or remove a favorite option Ctrl S Display infor...

Page 24: ...h 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 press Apply to automatically calculate the slope of the curve Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows yo...

Page 25: ...Disabled Save Fan Profile This function allows you to save the current settings to a profile You can save the profile in the BIOS or select Select File in HDD FDD USB to save the profile to your storage device Load Fan Profile This function allows you to load a previously saved BIOS profile without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings Or you can select Select File in HDD FDD USB to load ...

Page 26: ...requency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications PVD Ratio Threshold Override Note Allows you to determine whether to improve performance under extreme BCLK OC by reducing a PLL Banding condition caused in part by a very high DCO frequency Default Auto Enhanced Multi Core Performance Determines whether to allow the CPU to run at Turbo 1C speed Default Auto CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to al...

Page 27: ...essor mode Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto No of CPU Cores Enabled Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel multi core CPU the number of CPU cores may vary by CPU Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Intel R Speed Shift Technology Intel Speed Shift Technology Note Enables or disables Intel Speed Shift Te...

Page 28: ...ally configure this setting Default Auto d d Active Turbo Ratios Turbo Ratio Core Active Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set to Manual Default Auto d d Per Core HT Disable Setting HT Disable Note Allows you to determine whether to...

Page 29: ...en C States Control is set to Enabled Default Auto d d Turbo Power Limits Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Power Limit TDP Watts Power Limit Time Allows you to ...

Page 30: ...cally configure this setting Default Auto Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training Please note that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the introductions of the battery clea...

Page 31: ...lease reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values Vcore Volatge Mode CPU Vcore Dynamic Vcore DVID BCLK Adaptive Voltage CPU Graphics Voltage VAXG DRAM Voltage CHA B CPU VCCIO CPU VCCIO2 CPU System Agent Voltage VCC Substained VCCPLL OC VCCVTT VCC STG VCC18 PCH VCC1V8P These items allow you to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages Advanced Voltage ...

Page 32: ... you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Disabled Disables this function Default Password Set a password with 1 5 characters to turn on the system Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system Any Key Press any key to turn on the system Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password Press Enter on this i...

Page 33: ...ng it to shutdown or fail If this occurs please set to Enabled Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto RC6 Render Standby Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption Default Enabled AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss Memory The system returns to its ...

Page 34: ...rd are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system because of the limited 4 GB memory address space Default Disabled IOAPIC 24 119 Entries Enables or disables this function Default Enabled Super IO Configuration Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port Default Enabled USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard mouse to be ...

Page 35: ... Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATAcontrollers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATAcontrollers to AHCI mode Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration EnablesRAIDfortheSATAcontroller AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial AT...

Page 36: ...BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the Chipset controlled PCI Express slots to 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 VT d Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O D...

Page 37: ...System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS System Date Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date and year Use Enter to switch between the Month Date and Year fields and use the Page Up or Page Down key to set the desired value System Time Sets the system time The time format is hour minute and second For example 1 p m is 13 00 00 Use Enter to switch betwe...

Page 38: ...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 list To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning select the device prefixed with UEFI string Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64 bit sel...

Page 39: ...ault Enabled Enables booting from the network This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power Default Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast Mouse Speed Allows you ...

Page 40: ...ure a user password Press Enter on this item type the password and then press Enter You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press Enter You must enter the administrator password or user password 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 the password press ...

Page 41: ...the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1 Setup Profile 8 Press Enter to complete Or you can select Select File in HDD FDD USB to save the profile to your storage device Load Profiles...

Page 42: ...v on Port XX item to RST Controlled Finally save the settings and exit BIOS Setup 3 1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard Drives 2 2 3 4 Array Capacity Number of hard drives Size of the smallest drive Size of the smallest drive Number of hard drives 1 Size of the smallest drive Number of hard drives 2 Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No ...

Page 43: ...nstallation steps When the screen requesting you to load the driver appears select Browse 3 Then browse to the USB flash drive and select the location of the driver The location of the driver is as follows IRST f6flpy x64 4 When a screen as shown select Intel R Chipset SATA PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation 3 2 Installing Intel Optane Me...

Page 44: ... operating system launch the Intel Optane Memory and Storage Management application from the Start menu If you install more than one Optane memory please select which one you are going to use Then select which drive to be accelerated Click Enable Intel Optane Memory All data on the Optane memory will be erased Make sure you back up the data before continuing Follow the on screen instructions to pr...

Page 45: ...r double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Xpress Install button and Xpress Install will install all of the selected drivers Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need 3 3 Drivers Installation Please visit GIGABYTE s w...

Page 46: ...t The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment collection recycling and disposal procedure For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local governme...

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