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Table of Contents Box Contents....................................................................................................................5 Optional Items..................................................................................................................5 Z590 AORUS TACHYON Motherboard Layout................................................................6 Z590 AORUS TACHYON Motherboard Block Diagram...................................................7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation...
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation........................................................................................75 Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................77 5-1 5-2 BIOS Update Utilities...................................................................................... 77 5-1-1 5-1-2 5-1-3 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility............................................................
Box Contents 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 Z590 AORUS TACHYON motherboard User's Manual Quick Installation Guide I/O Shield Four SATA cables One antenna One RGB LED strip extension cable One noise detection cable Two thermistor cables One G Connector M.2 screws 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. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No.
Z590 AORUS TACHYON Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 CPU_OPT REAR_BUTTON LED_C2 D_LED2 ATX_12V_2X4_1 SYS_FAN2 KB_MS ATX_12V_2X4_2 LGA1200 U32_G2 A Realtek® USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub HDMI20 U32 + _ B PW_SW LIMP_MODE RST_SW CMOS_SW RTY_SW PROFILE_B RATIO_UP PROFILE_A RATIO_DW LN2_OFFSET TGR LN2_SW RSV_SW BIOS_SW SB DB_PORT (Note) SATA3 7 6 WIFI ASMedia® ASM1061 ASMedia® USB 3.
Z590 AORUS TACHYON Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 4.0 (Note)/3.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) Switch DDR4 3200 (Note)/3000 (Note)/2933 (Note)/ 2666/2400/2133 MHz x16 LGA1200 CPU 2 PCI Express x8 or DDI DMI 3.0 1 PCI Express x16 x16 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) (Note) SPI Bus 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A 4 SATA 6Gb/s (SATA3 0~3) ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 Controller Intel® Z590 LAN 1 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x4 M.2 WIFI x4 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.
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Chapter 1 1-1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's 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 S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.
1-2 Product Specifications CPU LGA1200 package: - 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors - 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors* * Limited to processors with 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache, Intel® Celeron® G5xx5 family. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8) (The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x1 (PCIEX1) (The PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.
Internal Connectors 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.
BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ 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 motherboard specifications.
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed.
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed 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 unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design.
1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR4 DIMMs are not compatible to either DDR3 or DDR2 DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR4 DIMM A DDR4 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
1-5 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 outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1.
1-6 Setting up an AMD CrossFire™ Configuration A. System Requirements -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- CrossFire-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- CrossFire(Note) bridge connectors -- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B.
1-7 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the system is not powered on. OC Ignition Button The OC Ignition button allows overclockers and DIY users to pre-test water cooling setups when building up their computers without needing to boot the system. It also allows the system fans to keep spinning at a low temperature and allows for a firmware update even without a CPU installed.
RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Activity LED: Connection/Speed LED: LAN Port State Green Orange Off Description 2.5 Gbps data rate 1 Gbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate State Blinking On Description Data transmission or receiving is occurring No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB 3.
__ __ S S S S B_ B_ _S _S __ Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs S S 1-8 __ BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators _B _B The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active.
OC Buttons GIGABYTE's unique OC buttons help enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most performance from their hardware, but also the absolute most enjoyable OC experience with features like overclocking the CPU in real-time, automatically loading the most optimized overclocking configuration for the processor and memory, and loading users' customized settings, etc.
__ S S __ S S OC Trigger Switch (TGR) This switch can be used to lower the CPU frequency to cool down the CPU temperature before running a benchmark without having to change any software settings. Instantly setting the TGR switch back to its default position when the benchmark begins will revert the CPU frequency to the original value. S S F F 2 1: Target frequency set in BIOS Setup or other overclocking application.
1-9 Internal Connectors 1 4 3 6 9 84 12 17 16 4 5 13 2 13 11 22 10 7 15 8 9 5 20 18 19 4 21 14 1) ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2 12) SATA3 6/7 2) ATX 13) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2M_SB 3) CPU_FAN 14) F_PANEL 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 15) F_AUDIO 5) SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP 16) F_U32C 6) CPU_OPT 17) F_U32G2 7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 18) F_U32 8) D_LED1/D_LED2 19) F_USB1/F_USB2 9) LED_C1/LED_C2 20) THB_C1/THB_C2 10) NOISE_SENSOR 21) CLR_CMOS 11) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 22) BAT
_ _ _B S _ _ F 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power Connector) _0 F 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 turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard 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 connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 Pin No.
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 control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. 1 Pin No.
_B S F_ The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating of 5A (5V) and maximum number of 1000 LEDs. B_ F_USB30 3 1 _B 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.
DEBUG PORT 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. 1 2 1 Definition Noise Detection GND Noise Detection Cable 1 For more information on the noise detection function, refer to the instructions in Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\System Information Viewer" Before connecting the cable to the header, make sure to remove the jumper cap. Re-place the jumper cap if the header is not in use.
S S_ _ S B_B B _ S _ _ S S _ U S_ __ B 3 F ® 12) SATA3 6/7 (SATA _ S 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ASMedia ASM1061 Chip) _ _ 3 3 B _ _ _B _ UF F_USB3 _ B SATA3 S _ Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 6 7 1 7 1 F_USB3 F _ _ _B S _ _0 Definition GND TXP F TXN _0 GND _ F RXN RXP GND _0 _ F _ _ _B 13) M2A_CPU _0 S _ /M2P_SB/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) F (Note) _ F The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please note that an M.
Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: The availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2 sockets. The M2P_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 1 connector; the M2M_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4, 5 connectors. Refer to the following tables for details. •• M2A_CPU (Note): Type of M.2 SSD Connector SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 M.2 PCIe SSD * a a a a a a No M.
14) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
_0 _ _ _ _B S _ 15) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) _ F The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it. _ _S 9 Pin No.
S B_ B 2 3 1 2 3 S _ S 17) F_U32G2 (USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (Red)) The USB port makes it easier to save data, flash the BIOS or install software in open bench testing platforms _ U whether Ufor extreme overclocking or simply pretesting the_ PC before final component installation inside a _ _ 3 B case scenarios where accessing the rear panel IO can be an inconvenience. S F F_ _S B SS S_ _ B 1 2 3 1 _ F _ _S _0 S 1 S _ F S _0 18) F_U32 (USB 3.
19) 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. UG T 9 10 1 2 U F _3 _0 _ F _ _0 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC S U Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B_ •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header.
21) CLR_CMOS (Clear 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. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
2-1 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 without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to accept.
2-2 The Main Menu Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want. System Time Setup Menus Configuration Items Hardware Information Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 6, or Q-Flash screen.
Easy Mode Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments for optimum performance. In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through configuration items or press to switch to the Advanced Mode screen.
2-3 Smart Fan 6 Use the function key to quickly switch to this screen. This screen allows you to configure fan speed related settings for each fan header or monitor your system/CPU temperature. && TUNE ALL Allows you to apply the current settings to all fan headers. && Temperature Displays the current temperature of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of your water cooling system.
&& FAN/PUMP Stop Enables or disables the fan/pump stop function. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. The fan or pump stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && FAN/PUMP Mode Allows you to set the operating mode for the fan. Slope Adjusts the fan speed linearly based on the temperature. (Default) Stair Adjusts the fan speed stepwise based on the temperature.
2-4 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 sign if set as a "favorite.
2-5 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results.
&& AVX Disable (Note) Allows you to disable the AVX instruction sets on a CPU that supports AVX. (Default: Auto) && AVX512 Disable (Note) Allows you to disable the AVX-512 instruction sets on a CPU that supports AVX-512. (Default: Auto) && AVX Offset (Note) When the processor runs AVX workloads, the CPU Clock Ratio will be reduced by the desired AVX offset value. For example, if the value is set to 3, the CPU Clock Ratio will be reduced by 3 when executing AVX instructions.
&& Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel ® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Enabling this feature allows the processor to ramp up its operating frequency more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated.
dd Per Core HT Disable Setting && HT Disable (Note) Allows you to determine whether to disable the HT feature for each CPU core. This item is configurable only when Per Core HT Disable Setting is set to Manual. (Default: Disabled) dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
&& Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to set the power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode.
&& Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability.
Advanced Voltage Settings This submenu allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration level, over-voltage protection level, and overcurrent protection level.
2-6 Settings Platform Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus.
&& Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 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 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.
IO Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. (Note) IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display.
&& Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding).
&& Media Detect Count Allows you to set the number of times to check the presence of media. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA And RST Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers.
Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set to On.
PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No".
2-7 System 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 Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set, the default will display as Administrator.
2-8 Boot && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && CFG Lock Enables or disables the MSR 0xE2 function. (Default: Disabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item.
&& VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disable Link All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
&& Other PCI devices Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password.
2-9 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels Minimum Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity Fault Tolerance RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 ≥2 2 ≥3 4 Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive No Size of the smallest drive (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes Yes (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set, follow the steps below: A. B. C. D. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in your computer.
B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Steps: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. To create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration. Then save the settings and restart your computer (Figure 1).
Step 2: On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. Enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 3). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Next, use the down arrow key to move to Select Disks.
Step 4: After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press to begin. (Figure 5) Figure 5 After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press on the volume to check for information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc.
Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, press on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, press on Delete to enter the Delete screen. Press on Yes (Figure 7).
3-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. As some operating systems already include RAID driver, you do not need to install separate RAID driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the GIGABYTE APP Center to ensure system performance and compatibility.
3-3 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management Steps: After entering the operating system, make sure your Internet connection works properly and launch the GIGABYTE APP Center. On the "Not Installed\New Drivers" screen, select Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver to install. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue. When completed, restart the system. A. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory A-1. System Requirements 1. Intel® Optane™ memory 2.
Step 3: Launch the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management application from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. Step 4: If you want to accelerate the system drive, you can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used must have at least 32 GB capacity.) •• An Optane™ memory cannot be used to accelerate an M.2 PCIe SSD.
B. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 arrays. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Restart your computer.
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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation After you install the operating 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 APP Center. Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install Configuration\APP Center Download & Install is set to Enabled.
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Chapter 5 5-1 Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of your computer.
Click Q-Flash (F8) or select the Q-Flash item on the System Info menu to access Q-Flash. B. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The following procedure assumes that you have saved the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. In the main screen of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS.
Step 2: The screen will show that the BIOS file is being read from your USB flash drive. Please select Fast or Intact to begin the BIOS update. The screen will then display the update process. •• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS. Step 3: The system will restart after the update process is complete. Step 4: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup.
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. If the BIOS is being updated via the Internet, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3.
5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your USB flash drive, and rename it to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32/16 file system and it must be a USB 2.0 flash drive. 3. Connect the power cables to the 12V power connector (connect either one if there are two) and main power connector. 4.
5-2 APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard (Note). Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Running the APP Center In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in the notification area to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1).
5-2-1 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The EasyTune Interface Tabs Information Tab Description The Smart Boost tab provides you with different levels of CPU frequency to choose to achieve desired system performance. After making changes, be sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect.
5-2-2 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows you to enable or disable the fast boot function to shorten OS boot time.
5-2-3 Game Boost This app allows you to flexibly manage your applications to optimize your gaming performance by freeing up system resources and memory usage. The Game Boost Interface Using Game Boost Select the application you want to suspend and then click Go to optimize your system for gaming. To revert the computer back to the state it was before, click Revert.
5-2-4 RGB Fusion This application allows you to enable or specify the lighting mode of the select device Windows environment. (Note 1) while in the The RGB Fusion Interface Using RGB Fusion •• The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on your handheld devices. (Note 2) •• Click the icon of the desired device and select the LED color/ lighting behaviour on the right section of the screen. Static All LEDs emit a single color.
•• Options for controlling the LEDs on the motherboard and digital LED strip. Click the motherboard icon for further settings. (Note) Select your desired area and select the LED color/ lighting behaviour on the right section of the screen. Static The selected region LEDs emit a single color. Pulse The selected region LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out. Flash The selected region LEDs simultaneously flash on and off. Double Flash All LEDs flash in an interlaced pattern.
5-2-5 Smart Backup Smart Backup allows you to back up a partition as an image file every hour. You can use these images to restore your system or files when needed. The Smart Backup main menu: Button Description Allows you to select the source and destination Settings partition Start Allows you to create a rescue drive Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately File Allows you to recover your files from the backup Recovery... image System Allows you to recover your system from the Recovery...
Recovering your system with Smart Backup: Steps: 1. Click the System Recovery button on the main menu. 2. Select the location where your backup is saved. 3. Use the time slider to select a time point. 4. Select a partition backup created on the selected time point and click Restore. 5. Confirm whether to restart your system to proceed with the restore immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to the Windows recovery environment.
5-2-6 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operating system. You can also display the hardware monitor information on the desktop to view the system status at any time. The System Information Viewer Interface Tabs Information Tab Description The System Information tab provides information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The Smart Fan 6 Auto tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode.
Chapter 6 6-1 Appendix Configuring Audio Input and Output After you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly. The system will automatically install the audio driver from Microsoft Store. Restart the system after the audio driver is installed. 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. The picture to the right shows the default audio jack assignments.
Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is completed. B. Configuring Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on the Speakers tab. C.
Step 2: Select Sound Control Panel. Step 3: On the Playback tab, make sure your headphone is set as the default playback device. For the device connected to the Line out jack on the back panel, right-click on Speakers and select Set as Default Device; for the device connected to the Line out jack on the front panel, right-click on Realtek HD Audio 2nd output. 6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1.
2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Realtek Digital Output screen, Select the sample rate and bit depth in the Default Format section. 6-1-3 Stereo Mix The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you want to record sound from your computer). Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on the icon. Select Open Sound settings. Step 2: Select Sound Control Panel.
Step 3: On the Recording tab, right-click on Stereo Mix item and select Enable. Then set it as the default device. (if you do not see Stereo Mix, right-click on an empty space and select Show Disabled Devices.) Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Voice Recorder to record the sound. 6-1-4 Using the Voice Recorder After setting up the audio input device, to open the Voice Recorder, go to the Start menu and search for Voice Recorder. A. Recording Audio 1.
6-1-5 DTS:X® Ultra Hear what you have been missing! DTS:X® Ultra technology is designed to enhance your gaming, movies, AR, and VR experiences on headphones and speakers. It delivers an advanced audio solution that renders sounds above, around, and close to you, stepping up your game play to new levels. Now with support for Microsoft Spatial sound. Key features include: •• Believable 3D audio DTS latest spatial audio rendering that delivers believable 3D audio over headphones and speakers.
B. Using DTS Sound Unbound Installing DTS Sound Unbound Step 1: Connect your headphones to the front panel line out jack and make sure your Internet connection works properly, Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on the icon. Click on Spatial Sound and then select DTS Sound Unbound. Step 2: The system will connect to the Microsoft Store. When the DTS Sound Unbound application appears, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
6-2 Troubleshooting 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on.
6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects. No Yes Isolate the short circuit. The problem is verified and solved. Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely.
A When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? Yes No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Check if there is display on your monitor. Yes No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Check if the keyboard is working properly. Yes No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail.
6-3 Debug LED Codes Regular Boot Code Description 10 PEI Core is started. 11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started. 12~14 Reserved. 15 Pre-memory North-Bridge initialization is started. 16~18 Reserved. 19 Pre-memory South-Bridge initialization is started. 1A~2A Reserved. 2B~2F Memory initialization. 31 Memory installed. 32~36 CPU PEI initialization. 37~3A IOH PEI initialization. 3B~3E PCH PEI initialization. 3F~4F Reserved. 60 DXE Core is started. 61 NVRAM initialization.
Code Description 92 PCI Bus initialization is started. 93 PCI Bus hot plug initialization. 94 PCI Bus enumeration for detecting how many resources are requested. 95 Check PCI device requested resources. 96 Assign PCI device resources. 97 Console Output devices connect (ex. Monitor is lighted). 98 Console input devices connect (ex. PS2/USB keyboard/mouse are activated). 99 Super IO initialization. 9A USB initialization is started. 9B Issue reset during USB initialization process.
Code Description B4 USB device hot plug-in. B5 PCI device hot plug. B6 Clean-up of NVRAM. B7 Reconfigure NVRAM settings. B8~BF Reserved. C0~CF Reserved. S3 Resume Code Description E0 S3 Resume is started (called from DXE IPL). E1 Fill boot script data for S3 resume. E2 Initializes VGA for S3 resume. E3 OS S3 wake vector call. Recovery Code Description F0 Recovery mode will be triggered due to invalid firmware volume detection. F1 Recovery mode will be triggered by user decision.
Code Description D2 PCH initialization error. D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available. D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources. D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization. D6 No Console Output Devices are found. D7 No Console Input Devices are found. D8 It is an invalid password. D9~DA Can't load Boot Option. DB Flash update is failed. DC Reset protocol is failed. DE~DF Reserved. E8 S3 resume is failed. E9 S3 Resume PPI is not found.
Regulatory Notices United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z590 AORUS TACHYON Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
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 States. The low band 5.15 -5.35 GHz is for indoor use only.
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