GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Z590M GAMING X User manual

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Z590M GAMING X
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z59MGX-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
Z590M GAMING X Motherboard Layout .........................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 5
1-2 ProductSpecications...................................................................................... 6
1-3 Installing the CPU ............................................................................................ 9
1-4 Installing the Memory....................................................................................... 9
1-5 Installing an Expansion 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 ConguringaRAIDSet.................................................................................. 42
3-2 Installing Intel®Optane™Memory and Storage Management ........................ 43
3-3 DriversInstallation.......................................................................................... 45
RegulatoryNotices.................................................................................................... 46
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 48

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Z590M GAMING X 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
5Z590M GAMING X motherboard 5Two SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disc 5M.2 screws/M.2 standoff
5User'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_PLUSTHB_C1F_AUDIO
D_LED2
COMSPDIF_O
SYS_FAN3
F_USB2 SPI_TPM
LED_C1
SYS_FAN1
SYS_FAN2
CPU_FAN
iTE®
Super I/O
60
6080
80
110
BAT
U32G2
U32G2C
THB_C2
ATX_12V_2X2
QFLED
DDR4_A1
DDR4_A2
DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2
SATA3 531
420
Realtek®
2.5GbE LAN
Temperature
sensor
Z590M GAMING X
USB 2.0 Hub

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
4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto128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®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HDMIport,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2160@30Hz
* SupportforHDMI1.4versionandHDCP2.3.
(GraphicsspecicationsmayvarydependingonCPUsupport.)
Audio Realtek®AudioCODEC
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
SupportforS/PDIFOut
LAN Realtek®2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)
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.
(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
(The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Multi-Graphics
Technology SupportforAMDQuad-GPUCrossFire™and2-WayAMDCrossFire™technologies
(Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only.
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Storage Interface CPU:
- 1xM.2connector(Socket3,Mkey,type2260/2280PCIe4.0x4/x2SSD
support) (M2P_CPU) (Note)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe
3.0x4/x2SSDsupport)(M2A_SB)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
SupportforRAID0,RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10
* Referto"1-7InternalConnectors,"fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2andSATA
connectors.
Intel®Optane™MemoryReady
USB Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C®port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
- 1 x USB Type-C®port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the
internal USB header
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (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)
- 2 x USB 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.2 Socket 3 connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1xS/PDIFOutheader
1 x USB Type-C®header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
2 x Thunderbolt™add-in card connectors
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI
2.0 module only)
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1xDisplayPort
(Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only.
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Back Panel
Connectors
1xHDMIport
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
1 x USB Type-C®port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1xRJ-45port
6 x audio jacks
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)
Realtek®8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Operating
System Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
* 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.
Installing the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on 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 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.
DualChannelMemoryConguration
Thismotherboardprovidesfour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.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
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.
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
NotchNotch
LGA1200 CPU
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1200 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
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The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
ChannelA:DDR4_A1,DDR4_A2
ChannelB:DDR4_B1,DDR4_B2
DuetoCPUlimitations,readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeinstallingthememoryinDualChannelmode.
1. DualChannelmodecannotbeenabledifonlyone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.
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.
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
TheUSB3.2Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.2Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
DisplayPort
DisplayPortdelivershighquality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2.3andDolbyTrueHDandDTSHDMaster
Audioformats. Italso supportsupto192KHz/16bit7.1-channel LPCMaudio
output.YoucanusethisporttoconnectyourHDMI-supportedmonitor.Themaximumsupportedresolution
is4096x2160@30Hz,buttheactualresolutionssupportedaredependentonthemonitorbeingused.
AfterinstallingtheDisplayPort/HDMIdevice,makesuretosetthedefaultsoundplaybackdeviceto
DisplayPort/HDMI.(Theitemnamemaydifferdependingonyouroperatingsystem.)
RecommandedDualChannelMemoryConguration:
DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2
2 Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided,DS=Double-Sided,"--"=NoMemory)
•Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefromyour
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
•Whenremovingthecable,pullitstraightoutfromtheconnector.Donotrockitsidetosideto
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
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