Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS XTREME WB User Manual

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Back Panel Connectors

Q-Flash Plus Button
This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the system is not
powered on.
Clear CMOS Button
Use this button to clear the CMOS values (e.g. BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory
defaults when needed.
• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using
the clear CMOS button.
• Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is on, or the system may shutdown and
data loss or damage may occur.
• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or
manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).
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.
RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2)
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.
Connection/
Connection/Speed LED:
Speed LED Activity LED
LAN Port
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1
and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
Thunderbolt 4 Connector (USB Type-C
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The connector supports standard DisplayPort and Thunderbolt
DisplayPort/Thunderbolt
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daisy chain up to five Thunderbolt
the number of Thunderbolt
devices being installed. You can adjust the Thunderbolt
in BIOS Setup. The maximum supported resolution is 5120 x 2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp via single display
output, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. Also, the connector
is reversible and supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and
USB 2.0 specification. You can use this port for USB devices, too.
(Note) To enable Q-Flash Plus function, refer to Chapter 5, "Unique Features," for more information.
(Note)
State Description
Green 2.5 Gbps data rate
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Off 100 Mbps data rate
Port)
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monitor to this connector with an adapter. The Thunderbolt
devices. Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture,
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devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express
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Activity LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
On No data transmission or receiving is occurring
video outputs. You can connect a standard
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settings under Settings\Thunderbolt Configuration
Hardware Installation
connector can
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