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Z490 AORUS ULTRA
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z49UTRA-1001R
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
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  • Page 1 Z490 AORUS ULTRA User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z49UTRA-1001R 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 GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: „ For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Z490 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Layout ..............4 Z490 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...

  • Page 4: Z490 Aorus Ultra Motherboard Layout

    Z490 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Layout LED_C2 SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_OPT D_LED2 USB20_1 CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X2 CNVI USB 2.0 Hub USB20_2 LGA1200 U32G2_LAN SYS_FAN2 AUDIO Intel GbE LAN ® PCIEX16 Intel Z490 ® PCIEX8 CODEC ® M_BIOS Super I/O PCIEX4 EC_TEMP2 USB 2.0 Hub...

  • Page 5: Z490 Aorus Ultra Motherboard Block Diagram

    Z490 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) Switch DDR4 3200/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz LGA1200 CPU HDMI 1.4 BIOS M2A_CPU ® M2P_SB Super I/O 2 USB Type-C 4 SATA 6Gb/s ™ USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SATA3 0~3)

  • 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

    Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Š Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: ®...
  • Page 8 Storage Interface Š 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe Š x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe Š...
  • Page 9 Back Panel 1 x HDMI port Š Connectors 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) Š 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support ™ Š 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) Š 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Š...
  • Page 10 System Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit the Support\Utility List Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory page on GIGABYTE's website to modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.

  • Page 11: Installing The Cpu

    • 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.

  • 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

    Data transmission or receiving is occurring Orange 1 Gbps data rate No data transmission or receiving is occurring 100 Mbps data rate LAN Port (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 13 -...
  • Page 14 • To enable or configure the audio amplifying function for the Line out jack, please access the HD Audio Manager application. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

  • Page 15: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors 5 1 2 ATX_12V_2X2 M2P_SB/M2A_CPU/M2M_SB ATX_12V_2X4 F_PANEL F_AUDIO CPU_FAN F_U32C SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 F_U32 SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP F_USB1/F_USB2 CPU_OPT SPI_TPM EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 THB_C1/THB_C2 D_LED1/D_LED2 QFLASH_PLUS LED_C1/LED_C2 CLR_CMOS NOISE_SENSOR SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
  • Page 16 1/2/3) 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, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
  • Page 17 4/5) 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 18 LED strip. For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. 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.
  • Page 19 Cable For more information on the noise detection function, please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. 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.
  • Page 20 F_USB3 F 13) M2P_SB/M2A_CPU/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) 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 21 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_CPU connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 1 connector. The M2M_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4, 5 connectors.
  • Page 22 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. •...
  • Page 23 16) 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 24 Q-Flash Plus button. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching F_USB30 3 and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is complete. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 24 -...
  • Page 25 B S S 22) 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. F_USB3 F Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values...

  • Page 26: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.

  • Page 27: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu System Time Setup Menus Configuration Items Hardware Information Option Description Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 5, or Q-Flash screen. Advanced Mode Function Keys <f><g> Move the selection bar to select a setup menu <h><i>...

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30 & Hyper-Threading Technology Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that ® supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &...
  • Page 31 & Voltage reduction initiated TVB (Note) Allows you to enable or disable automatic CPU voltage reduction initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) d Active Turbo Ratios & Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~10-Core Active) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores.
  • Page 32 & DRAM Power Limit / DRAM Power Limit Time Allows you to set the power limit for memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set to Enabled.
  • Page 33 & Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) & Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Performance, High Frequency, High Density, and DDR-4500+. (Default: Auto) &...

  • Page 34: 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 35 & 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 36 ƒ USB Configuration & Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) & XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) & USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices.
  • Page 37 & Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) & Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) & Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. ƒ EZ RAID Allows you to quickly set up a RAID array.
  • Page 38 & 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". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Boot

    System (Default) & Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) & Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:"...
  • Page 41 & USB Support All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Disable Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
  • Page 42 & User Password Allows you to configure a user 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 43: 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 44: Chapter 3 Appendix

    The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. Steps: 1.
  • Page 45 RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press <Esc> or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 45 -...

  • Page 46: Installing An Intel ® Optane ™ Memory

    Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/ AHCI driver during the Windows installation process.
  • Page 47 A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode, please follow the steps below: 1. After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is disabled. 2.

  • Page 48: Drivers Installation

    You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 48 -...

  • Page 49: 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53: Regulatory Notices

    Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z490 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 54 European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement Este producto que llevan la marca CE cumplen con las siguientes GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous Directivas de la Unión Europea: Directiva EMC 2014/30/EU, Directiva substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).
  • Page 55 European Community Directive RED Directive Compliance Statement: 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 for the countries listed in the table below: Wireless module country approvals: Wireless module model name: AX201NGW...

  • Page 56: 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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