Gigabyte Z590 GAMING X Owner's manual

Z590 GAMING X
Gigabyte
Brand
Gigabyte
Model
Z590 GAMING X
Category
Motherboards
Type
Owner's manual
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Z590 GAMING XZ590 GAMING X AX
Z590 GAMING X AX
Z590 GAMING X
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z59GX-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
Z590 GAMING X AX/Z590 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 .......................................................................................... 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 ..................................................................................................24
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 24
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 25
2-3 Smart Fan 6 .................................................................................................. 26
2-4 Favorites (F11) ............................................................................................... 27
2-5 Tweaker .......................................................................................................... 28
2-6 Settings .......................................................................................................... 34
2-7 System Info. ................................................................................................... 39
2-8 Boot ................................................................................................................ 40
2-9 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................44
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 44
3-2 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management ........................ 45
3-3 DriversInstallation .......................................................................................... 47
RegulatoryNotices .................................................................................................... 48
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 52
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Z590 GAMING X AX/Z590 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
5Z590 GAMING X AX or Z590 GAMING X motherboard
5Motherboard driver disc 5One antennaj
5User's Manual 5M.2 screws
5Two SATA cables
Temperature
sensor
KB_MS_USB
M2_WIFIj
DP
U32G2C
U32_LAN
LGA1200
ATX
AUDIO
ATX_12V_2X4
Intel® Z590
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX4
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_2
F_U32
F_U32C
M2A_SB M2P_CPU
CODEC
Z590 GAMING X (AX)
F_PANEL
F_USB1
F_USB2COM
LED_C2
LED_C1
D_LED2
F_AUDIO
D_LED1SPDIF_O
SYS_FAN3
SYS_FAN4
QFLASH_
PLUS
SPI_TPM
SYS_FAN1
USB 2.0 Hub
USB 2.0 Hub
SYS_FAN2
CPU_FAN
iTE®
Super I/O
60
60
60
80
80
80
110
110
110
SATA3 5 3 1
4 2 0
BAT
Realtek®
2.5GbE LAN
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
U32_G2
THB_C1
THB_C2
M2M_SB
ATX_12V_2X2
QFLED
DDR4_A1
DDR4_A2
DDR4_B1
DDR4_B2
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
(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
(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)
Wireless
Communication
Modulej
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
- WIFIa,b,g,n,acwithwave2features,ax,supporting2.4/5GHzDual-Band
- BLUETOOTH 5
- 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 (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)
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(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
Storage Interface CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
SSDsupport)(M2P_CPU) (Note)
Chipset:
- 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe
3.0x4/x2SSDsupport)(M2A_SB)(M2M_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
- 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (5 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB header)
Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
4 x system fan headers
2xaddressableLEDstripheaders
2xRGBLEDstripheaders
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
3 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
(Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only.
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Internal
Connectors
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI
2.0 module only)
2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors
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
2xSMAantennaconnectors(2T2R)j
1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1xDisplayPort
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
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
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Bundled
Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Realtek® 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Operating
System Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm 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 the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest
version of apps.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory
modules,SSDs,andM.2devices.
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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.
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.
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.
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Notch
Notch
LGA1200 CPU
Alignment
Key
Alignment
Key
LGA1200 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
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
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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)
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
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)j
Use this connector to connect an antenna.
AfterinstallingtheDisplayPortdevice,makesuretosetthedefaultsoundplaybackdeviceto
DisplayPort.(Theitemnamemaydifferdependingonyouroperatingsystem.)
•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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Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better
signal reception.
USB Type-C® Port
ThereversibleUSBportsupportstheUSB3.2Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB3.2Gen1
and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.
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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.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) (Q-Flash Plus Port)
TheUSB3.2Gen2portsupportstheUSB3.2Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB3.2Gen1
andUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.BeforeusingQ-FlashPlus(Note), make sure to
inserttheUSBashdriveintothisportrst.
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.
ActivityLED
Connection/
SpeedLED
LAN Port
Connection/SpeedLED:
State Description
Orange 2.5 Gbps data rate
Green 1 Gbps data rate
Off 100 Mbps data rate
ActivityLED:
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 jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out/Front Speaker Out (Green)
The line out jack.
Mic In (Pink)
The Mic in jack.
AudioJackCongurations:
Jack Headphone/
2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a
RearSpeakerOut aaa
Side Speaker Out a
Line In
Line Out/Front Speaker Out aaaa
Mic In
PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.
(Note) ToenabletheQ-FlashPlusfunctionpleasevisitthe"UniqueFeatures"webpageofGIGABYTE'swebsite.
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You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software.
1-7 Internal Connectors
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeconnectingexternaldevices:
•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
1) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4
5) LED_C1/LED_C2
6) D_LED1/D_LED2
7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
8) M2P_CPU/M2A_SB/M2M_SB
9) F_PANEL
10) F_ AUDIO
11) SPDIF_O
12) F_U32
13) F_U32C
14) F_USB1/F_USB2
15) THB_C1/THB_C2
16) COM
17) SPI_TPM
18) CLR_CMOS
19) BAT
20) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT
21) QFLASH_PLUS
9 20
4
13
2
6
7
12
175 1610 11
1
4
6
18
19
14 415 21
3 5
8
8
8
4
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
1/2) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x2, 2x4, 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power
Connector)
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,rst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.
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the
required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
24 GND(Onlyfor2x12-pin
ATX)
ATX_12V_2X4:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin
12V)
2GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin
12V)
3GND 7 +12V
4GND 8 +12V
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V_2X4
41
85
ATX_12V_2X2:
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
ATX_12V_2X2
3 4
21
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5) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB LED Strip Headers)
 Theheaderscanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050RGBLEDstrip(12V/G/R/B),withmaximumpower
rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.
Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3R
4 B
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.
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
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.
•Be sure to connect fan cables 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congurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.
CPU_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN4
SYS_FAN3SYS_FAN2
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
Connector CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1~4
Maximum Current 2A 2A
Maximum Power 24W 24W
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ConnectyourRGB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 (12V) of this header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage
oftheLEDstrip.
RGB
LEDStrip
1
12V
7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA
1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel®ChipsetsupportsRAID0,
RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguring
aRAIDarray.
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
Toenablehot-pluggingfortheSATAports,refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Settings\IOPorts\
SATAAndRSTConguration,"formoreinformation.
1
1
SATA3 531
420
7
7
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
6) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers)
 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.
Pin No. Denition
1 V (5V)
2Data
3 No Pin
4GND
1
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.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
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123
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123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
AddressableLED
Strip
1
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.
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8) M2P_CPU (Note)/M2A_SB/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
 TheM.2connectorssupportM.2SATASSDsorM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportRAIDconguration.Please
notethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDseteitherwithanM.2SATASSDoraSATA
harddrive.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.
FollowthestepsbelowtocorrectlyinstallanM.2SSDintheM.2connector.
Step 1:
LocatetheM.2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 and M2A_SB connectors has the heatsink)
Step 2:
LocatethepropermountingholebasedonthelengthofyourM.2SSDdrive.Ifneeded,movethestandoff
tothedesiredmountinghole.InserttheM.2SSDintotheM.2connectoratanangle.
Step 3:
PresstheM.2SSDdownandthenusetheincludedscrewtosecureitintheconnector.Replacethe
heatsinkandsecureittotheoriginalhole.Removetheprotectivelmfromthebottomoftheheatsink
before replacing the heatsink.
M2P_CPU (Note)
80110 60
M2A_SB
80110 60
M2M_SB
80110 60
(Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. Be sure to use Intel®SSDsifyouwanttosetupa
RAIDcongurationontheM2A_CPUconnector.
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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
M2A_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.
•M2M_SB:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M.2SATASSD a a a a r r
M.2PCIeSSD
a a a a r r
NoM.2SSDInstalled aaaaaa
a: Available, r: Not available
Connector
Type of
M.2SSD
•M2A_SB:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M.2SATASSD ara a a a
M.2PCIeSSD
aaaaaa
NoM.2SSDInstalled aaaaaa
a: Available, r: Not available
Connector
Type of
M.2SSD
•M2P_CPU (Note):
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M.2PCIeSSD
aaaaaa
NoM.2SSDInstalled aaaaaa
a: Available, r: Not available
* TheconnectorsupportsonlyPCIeSSDs.
Connector
Type of
M.2SSD
(Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only. Be sure to use Intel®SSDsifyouwanttosetupa
RAIDcongurationontheM2A_CPUconnector.
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The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch,
resetswitch,powerLED,harddriveactivityLED,speakerandetc.Whenconnectingyourchassis
front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are
matched correctly.
9) 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.
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
congure 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thechassisfrontpanel.TheLEDison
whenthesystemisoperating.TheLEDis
off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state
or powered off (S5).
•SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing
a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.
•HD (HardDriveActivityLED,Blue):
 ConnectstotheharddriveactivityLEDonthechassisfrontpanel.TheLEDisonwhentheharddrive
is reading or writing data.
•RES (ResetSwitch,Green):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer
ifthecomputerfreezesandfailstoperformanormalrestart.
•CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):
Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has
been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
•NC (Orange): No Connection.
PowerLED
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
2
19
20
CI-
CI+
PWR_LED-
PWR_LED+
PLED-
PW-
SPEAK+
SPEAK-
PLED+
PW+
PowerLED
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
HardDrive
ActivityLED
Reset
Switch Chassis Intrusion
Header
Power Switch Speaker
PWR_LED-
NC
NC
10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
 ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsHighDenition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.
Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire
instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has
different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
9 1
10 2
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L 6 Sense
2GND 7FAUDIO_JD
3MIC2_R 8 No Pin
4 NC 9 LINE2_L
5LINE2_R 10 Sense
- 19 -
11) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
 ThisheadersupportsS/PDIFdigitaloutput,whichallowsyoutoconnectaS/PDIFdigitalaudiocableto
output digital audio from your motherboard to the supported audio devices. For information about connecting
the digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your audio devices.
Pin No. Denition
15VDUAL
2 No Pin
3SPDIFO
4GND
1
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 8 D1- 15 SSTX2-
2SSRX1- 9D1+ 16 GND
3SSRX1+ 10 NC 17 SSRX2+
4GND 11 D2+ 18 SSRX2-
5 SSTX1- 12 D2- 19 VBUS
6 SSTX1+ 13 GND 20 No Pin
7GND 14 SSTX2+
12) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header)
 TheheaderconformstoUSB3.2Gen1andUSB2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.For
purchasingtheoptional3.5"frontpanelthatprovidestwoUSB3.2Gen1ports,pleasecontactthelocal
dealer.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
10
20 1
11
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 8 CC1 15 RX2+
2 TX1+ 9 SBU1 16 RX2-
3 TX1- 10 SBU2 17 GND
4GND 11 VBUS 18 D-
5RX1+ 12 TX2+ 19 D+
6RX1- 13 TX2- 20 CC2
7 VBUS 14 GND
13) F_U32C (USB Type-C® Header with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Support)
 TheheaderconformstoUSB3.2Gen1specicationandcanprovideoneUSBport.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
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Gigabyte Z590 GAMING X Owner's manual

Z590 GAMING X
Gigabyte
Brand
Gigabyte
Model
Z590 GAMING X
Category
Motherboards
Type
Owner's manual
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