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Z790 AERO G
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AERO-G-rev-10?m=ma#kf
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  • Page 1 Z790 AERO G User's Manual Rev. 1001 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AERO-G-rev-10?m=ma#kf GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of a global citizen. Also, to reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2022 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 Chapter 1 Product Introduction ..................4 Motherboard Layout ..................4 Motherboard Block Diagram ................5 Box Contents ....................6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..................7 Installation Precautions ..................7 Product Specifications ..................8 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 11 Installing the Memory ..................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN LED_C2 ATX_12V_2X2 CPU_OPT D_LED2 USB20 ATX_12V_2X4 LGA1700 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub DP_HDMI20 U32G2 U32_DP U32G2_LAN U320G AUDIO Intel ® PCIEX16 2.5GbE LAN Intel Z790 ® ® Super I/O CODEC PCIEX4_1 M_BIOS USB 2.0 Hub PCIEX4_2 EC_TEMP1 QFLED...

  • Page 5: Motherboard Block Diagram

    Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (80~800 MHz) Switch DDR5 5600/5200/4800/4400 MHz LGA1700 CPU 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2C_CPU) PCI Express 4.0 Bus 1 HDMI 2.0 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) DisplayPort In Switch BIOS 1 USB Type-C ®...

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents Z790 AERO G motherboard User's Manual One antenna Two SATA cables One noise detection cable One DisplayPort cable VisionLINK Connection Guide * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 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 8: 2-2 Product Specifications

    2-2 Product Specifications LGA1700 socket: Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel Core , Pentium Š ® ™ ® Gold and Celeron Processors ® (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Š Chipset Intel Z790 Express Chipset...
  • Page 9 Storage Interface Š Chipset: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices...
  • Page 10 Back Panel 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Š Connectors 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) Š 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Š 1 x DisplayPort In port Š 1 x HDMI 2.0 port Š 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) Š...

  • Page 11: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Finger Tab j G ently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. k C ompletely lift up the CPU socket lock- ing lever.
  • Page 13 C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

  • Page 14: Installing The Memory

    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.) •...

  • Page 15: Installing An Expansion Card

    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.

  • Page 16: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 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 17 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. USB Type-C Port (with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support) ®...

  • Page 18: Onboard Buttons And Leds

    Onboard Buttons and LEDs Quick Buttons The reset button (RST_SW) 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. RST_SW The reset button provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup"...
  • Page 19 Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on. If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED...

  • Page 20: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors 3 8 9 ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4 F_PANEL F_AUDIO CPU_FAN F_U320G SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 F_U32 SYS_FAN5/6_PUMP F_USB1/F_USB2 CPU_OPT EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 SPI_TPM D_LED1/D_LED2 THB_C1/THB_C2 LED_C1/LED_C2 CLR_CMOS NOISE_SENSOR SATA3 4/5/6/7 M2C_CPU/M2A_CPU/M2Q_SB/M2P_SB/M2M_SB Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
  • Page 21 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, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
  • Page 22 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 23 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. 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).
  • Page 24 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. Pin No. Definition V (5V) D_LED2 Data No Pin D_LED1 Connect your addressable LED strip Addressable LED...
  • Page 25 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 navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "FAN CONTROL."...
  • Page 26 12) M2C_CPU/M2A_CPU/M2Q_SB/M2P_SB/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) There are two types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. Be sure to verify which type of M.2 SSDs is supported by the M.2 socket you want to use. 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 27 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. Power LED Power Switch Speaker Hard Drive...
  • Page 28 14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition 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.
  • Page 29 F_USB30 F_ U 16) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification 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.
  • Page 30 18) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. B S_ Pin No. Definition NDCD- NSIN NSOUT S B_ NDTR- NDSR- NRTS-...
  • Page 31 20) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connectors) ™ The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add-in card. S F_ ™ S S_F THB_C2 THB_C1 F_USB3 F_USB30 3 USB 0_ B Supports a Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults.
  • Page 32 22) RST (Reset Jumper) The reset jumper (RST) can connect 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. Pin No. Definition Reset The reset jumper provides you with several functions to use.

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 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 34 Startup Screen: The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F12>: BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup.

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Installing The Operating System And Drivers

    Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. To install an operating system on a RAID volume, you need to install the Intel RST VMD Controller driver first ®...

  • Page 36: 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 GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC). Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader Configuration\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader is set to Enabled.) When the End User License Agreement dialog box appears, press <Accept>...

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Appendix

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

  • Page 38: Regulatory Notices

    Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790 AERO G 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 39 European Union (EU) CE Declaration of Conformity CE Declaración de conformidad This device complies with the following directives: Electromagnetic Este producto que llevan la marca CE cumplen con las siguientes Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, Low-voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Directivas de la Unión Europea: Directiva EMC 2014/30/EU, Directiva de Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, ErP Directive 2009/125/EC, RoHS bajo voltaje 2014/35/EU, Directiva de equipamentos de rádio 2014/53/EU, directive (recast) 2011/65/EU &...
  • Page 40 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.

  • Page 41: Contact Us

    Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231 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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