GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Z590I VISION D User manual

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Z590I VISION D
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z59VSI-1001R

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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 looking for technical information.
Example:

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Table of Contents
Z590I VISION D Motherboard Layout .............................................................................4
Z590I VISION D Motherboard Block Diagram.................................................................5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................6
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 6
1-2 Product Specications...................................................................................... 7
1-3 Installing the CPU .......................................................................................... 10
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 10
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 11
1-6 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 11
1-7 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................20
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 20
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 21
2-3 Smart Fan 6 .................................................................................................. 22
2-4 Favorites (F11) ............................................................................................... 24
2-5 Tweaker.......................................................................................................... 25
2-6 Settings .......................................................................................................... 31
2-7 System Info. ................................................................................................... 36
2-8 Boot................................................................................................................ 37
2-9 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................41
3-1 Conguring a RAID Set.................................................................................. 41
3-2 Installing Intel®Optane™Memory and Storage Management ........................ 42
3-3 Drivers Installation.......................................................................................... 44
Regulatory Notices.................................................................................................... 45
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 48

Temperature sensor
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Z590I VISION D Motherboard Layout
* 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.
Box Contents
5Z590I VISION D motherboard 5Two SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disc 5M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s)
5User's Manual 5One antenna
5One RGB LED strip extension cable 5Three Fan power extension cables
U32_G2_G1
DP
TYPEC_2
LGA1200
ATX
M2_WIFI
DDR4_A1 DDR4_B1
ATX_12V_2X4
Intel®Z590
CLR_CMOS
LED_C
M_BIOS
PCIEX16
F_USB
M2A_CPU
M2P_SB (Note)
F_PANEL
SPEAKER
F_U32G1
CI
BAT
D_LED
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN1
CPU_FAN
iTE®
Super I/O
6080
SATA3
Intel®
GbE LAN
4 0 3 2
Z590I VISION D
(Note) The connector/chip is on the back of the motherboard.
SYS_FAN3
QFLASH_PLUS
QFLED
F_U32CG1
60 (Note) 80 (Note)
USB 2.0 Hub
BAT
U32_LAN
TYPEC_1
Intel®
Thunderbolt™ 4
Controller
E_AUDIO

LGA1200 CPU
DMI 3.0
eSPI
Bus
SPI
Bus
DDI
PCI Express 3.0 Bus
Line Out
MIC
CODEC
iTE®
Super I/O
2 USB 2.0/1.1
1 USB Type-C®,
with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
2 USB Type-C®,
with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
(or 2 Intel®Thunderbolt™4)
2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A
6 USB 3.2 Gen 1
Intel®Z590
LAN
RJ45
Intel®
2.5GbE LAN
x1
USB 2.0
Hub
BIOS
PCI Express 4.0 (Note)/3.0 Bus
1 PCI Express x16
M.2 Socket 3
(M2A_CPU)
x16
M.2 WIFI
4 SATA 6Gb/s
CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz)
DDR4 3200 (Note)/3000 (Note)/2933 (Note)/
2666/2400/2133 MHz
Switch
Intel®
Thunderbolt™4
Controller
Z590I VISION D Motherboard Block Diagram
(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.
DisplayPort In
x4
PCIe 3.0 Bus
M.2 Socket 3
(M2P_SB)
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 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. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst touch 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 voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certied computer technician.
•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
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1-2 ProductSpecications
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.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel®Z590 Express Chipset
Memory 11th Generation Intel®Core™i9/i7/i5 processors:
- Support for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
10th Generation Intel®Core™i9/i7 processors:
- Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
10th Generation Intel®Core™i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron®processors:
- Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)
of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in
non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel®Thunderbolt™4 Controller:
- 2 x Intel®Thunderbolt™4 connectors (USB Type-C
®
ports), supporting DisplayPort
and Thunderbolt™video outputs and a maximum resolution of 5120x2880@60 Hz
with 24 bpp (via single display output)
* Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of Thunderbolt
™
devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being
installed. (Refer to Chapter 1-7, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.)
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.
(Graphics specications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio Realtek®ALC4080 codec
Support for DTS:X®Ultra
High Denition Audio
2-channel
LAN Intel®2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)
Wireless
Communication
Module
Intel®Wi-Fi 6 AX200
- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
- BLUETOOTH 5.1
- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
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Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
(The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.)(Note)
Storage Interface CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD
support) (M2A_CPU) (Note)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector on the back of the motherboard (Socket 3, M key, type
2260/2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
Intel®Optane™Memory Ready
USB Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C®port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the
internal USB header
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB header)
Chipset+Intel®Thunderbolt™4 Controller:
- 2 x USB Type-C®ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
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 CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1 x addressable LED strip header
1 x RGB LED strip header
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x speaker header
1 x USB Type-C®header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x chassis intrusion header
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x DisplayPort In Port
2 x Thunderbolt™4 connectors (USB Type-C®port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x RJ-45 port
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x audio jacks
(Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only.
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I/O Controller iTE®I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
install.
BIOS 1 x 256 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features 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 specications.
- @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)
cFosSpeed
Operating
System Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information without
prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website
for support lists of CPU, memory
modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List
page on GIGABYTE's website to
download the latest version of apps.
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1-3 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
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
•Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The two memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:
Channel A: DDR4_A1
Channel B: DDR4_B1
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
Installing the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load
plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert 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 unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
memory to prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
NotchNotch
LGA1200 CPU
Alignment
Key
Alignment
Key
LGA1200 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
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