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Z590 AORUS ULTRA
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Z59UTRA-1002R
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.

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  • Page 1 Z590 AORUS ULTRA User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-Z59UTRA-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2021 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Z590 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Layout ..............4 Z590 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Block Diagram ............5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................6 Installation Precautions ..................6 Product Specifications ..................7 Installing the CPU ..................11 Installing the Memory ..................11 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 12 Setting up an AMD CrossFire Configuration ..........

  • Page 4: Z590 Aorus Ultra Motherboard Layout

    Z590 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Layout RST_SW SYS_FAN1 LED_C2 ATX_12V_2 CPU_OPT D_LED2 SYS_FAN2 ATX_12V_1 CPU_FAN CLR_CMOS1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub M2_WIFI DB_PORT (Note) LGA1200 R_USB20 USB 2.0 U32G2_LAN Intel 2.5GbE ® AUDIO PCIEX16 Intel Z590 ® PCIEX8 CODEC ® Super I/O...

  • Page 5: Z590 Aorus Ultra Motherboard Block Diagram

    Z590 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 4.0 /3.0 Bus (Note) CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200 /3000 /2933 (Note) (Note) (Note) Switch 2666/2400/2133 MHz M.2 Socket 3 LGA1200 CPU (M2A_CPU) (Note) DisplayPort BIOS M.2 Socket 3 (M2P_SB) M.2 Socket 3 eSPI ®...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 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. •...

  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications LGA1200 package: Š 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/ ®...
  • Page 8 Expansion Slots Š 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) Š...
  • Page 9 Internal 1 x front panel header Š Connectors 1 x front panel audio header Š 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support ® Š 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header Š 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers Š...
  • Page 10 Unique Features Š 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. @BIOS EasyTune Fast Boot Game Boost ON/OFF Charge RGB Fusion Smart Backup System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus...

  • Page 11: Installing The Cpu

    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.

  • Page 12: Installing An Expansion Card

    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 Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 2 Modules DS/SS DS/SS 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS...

  • Page 13: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this connector to connect an antenna. Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better signal reception.
  • Page 14 Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers. Rear Speaker Out Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

  • Page 15: Onboard Buttons And Leds

    Onboard Buttons and LEDs B S S Quick Buttons This motherboard has 2 quick buttons: reset button and clear CMOS button. The reset button allows users to quickly turn on/off the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing.

  • Page 16: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V_1/ATX_12V_2 M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2M_SB F_PANEL CPU_FAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 F_U32C SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP F_U32 CPU_OPT F_USB1/F_USB2 EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 SPI_TPM D_LED1/D_LED2 THB_C1/THB_C2 LED_C1/LED_C2 CLR_CMOS NOISE_SENSOR SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
  • Page 17 1/2) ATX_12V_1/ATX_12V_2/ATX (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, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers) Connect the thermistor cables to the headers for temperature detection. Pin No. Definition EC_TEMP1 SENSOR IN EC_TEMP2 8) 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.
  • Page 20 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. Definition Noise Detection Noise Detection Cable For more information on the noise detection function, please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website.
  • Page 21 F_USB3 F 12) M2A_CPU /M2P_SB/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) (Note) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. 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.
  • Page 22 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. • M2A_CPU (Note) Connector Type of M.2 SATA3 0...
  • Page 23 13) 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. •...
  • Page 24 15) F_U32C (USB Type-C Header with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support) ® The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and can provide one USB port. F_USB3 F_USB30 3 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition VBUS RX2+ TX1+ SBU1...
  • Page 25 F_USB3 F F_USB3 F 18) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect an SPI TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition Data Output Chip Select Power (3.3V) No Pin Data Input S F_ 19) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connectors) ™...
  • Page 26 21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1.

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    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.

  • Page 28: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu System Time Setup Menus Configuration Items Hardware Information Configuration Items Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 6, or Q-Flash screen. Advanced Mode Function Keys <f><g> Move the selection bar to select a setup menu <h><i>...

  • Page 29: Smart Fan 6

    Smart Fan 6 Use the <F6> 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. &...
  • Page 30 & 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. Adjusts the fan speed linearly based on the temperature.

  • Page 31: Favorites (F11)

    Favorites (F11) Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the <F11> 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 <Insert>...

  • Page 32: Tweaker

    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.
  • Page 33 & 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.
  • Page 34 & Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS ® automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0.
  • Page 35 & C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C8 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7.
  • Page 36 ƒ Advanced Memory Settings & Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) & 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.

  • Page 37: Settings

    Settings ƒ 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.
  • Page 38 & RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) & AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
  • Page 39 ƒ APP Center Download & Install Configuration & APP Center Download & Install Allows you to determine whether to automatically download and install GIGABYTE APP Center after entering the operating system. Before installing APP Center, make sure the system is connected to the Internet. (Default: Enabled) ƒ...
  • Page 40 & SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller. Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.
  • Page 41 & CPU PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS (Note) automatically configure this setting.

  • Page 42: System Info

    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.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings;...

  • Page 43: Boot

    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 lock. (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.
  • Page 44 & VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Enables legacy option ROM only. Auto EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. &...
  • Page 45 & Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup.

  • Page 46: Save & Exit

    Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. &...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 Appendix

    Chapter 3 Appendix Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 ≥3 Drives Number of hard Size of the smallest (Number of hard (Number of hard Array Capacity drives * Size of the drive drives -1) * Size of drives/2) * Size of the...

  • Page 48: Installing Intel ® Optane ™ Memory And Storage Management

    3. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. Press the <Space> key on the hard drives to be selected (selected hard drives are marked with "X"). Then set the stripe block size. The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB.
  • Page 49 A-2: Installation Guidelines 1. Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set to Manual. Then depending on which M.2 connector you install the Optane memory in, set ™ the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to RST Controlled. 2.

  • Page 50: Drivers Installation

    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 &...

  • Page 51: Debug Led Codes

    Debug LED Codes Regular Boot Code Description PEI Core is started. Pre-memory CPU initialization is started. 12~14 Reserved. Pre-memory North-Bridge initialization is started. 16~18 Reserved. Pre-memory South-Bridge initialization is started. 1A~2A Reserved. 2B~2F Memory initialization. Memory installed. 32~36 CPU PEI initialization. 37~3A IOH PEI initialization.
  • Page 52 Code Description PCI Bus initialization is started. PCI Bus hot plug initialization. PCI Bus enumeration for detecting how many resources are requested. Check PCI device requested resources. Assign PCI device resources. Console Output devices connect (ex. Monitor is lighted). Console input devices connect (ex. PS2/USB keyboard/mouse are activated). Super IO initialization.
  • Page 53 Code Description USB device hot plug-in. PCI device hot plug. Clean-up of NVRAM. Reconfigure NVRAM settings. B8~BF Reserved. C0~CF Reserved. S3 Resume Code Description S3 Resume is stared (called from DXE IPL). Fill boot script data for S3 resume. Initializes VGA for S3 resume. OS S3 wake vector call.
  • Page 54 Code Description PCH initialization error. Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available. PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources. No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are found. No Console Input Devices are found. It is an invalid password. D9~DA Can't load Boot Option.

  • Page 55: Regulatory Notices

    Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z590 AORUS ULTRA 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.com FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators.
  • Page 56 Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate European Union (EU) CE-Konformitätserklärung using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for Dieses Produkte mit CE-Kennzeichnung erfüllen folgenden EU-Richtlinien: the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference EMV-Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2014/35/EU, to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen so that Funkanlagen Richtlinie 2014/53/EU, RoHS-Richtlinie 2011/65/EU erfüllt...
  • Page 57 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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  • Page 60: Contact Us

    Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : https://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): https://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): https://www.gigabyte.com/tw GIGABYTE eSupport • To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: https://esupport.gigabyte.com...

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