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Gigabyte Z790 UD AX User Manual

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Z790 UD AX
Z790 UD AC
Z790 UD
Z790 D DDR4
User's Manual
Rev. 1201
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
are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.

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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1201 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 are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
  • Page 2 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 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..................6 Installation Precautions ..................6 Product Specifications ..................7 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 11 Installing the Memory ..................14 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 15 Back Panel Connectors ..................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    LED_C2 CPU_FAN D_LED2 KB_MS_USB20 SYS_FAN1 M2_WIFIjk LGA1700 USB 2.0 Hub U32_20 DP_HDMI SYS_FAN2B U320G U32G2 SYS_FAN2A U32_LAN Z790 UD AX/ Z790 UD AC Z790 UD AUDIO PCIEX16 Realtek ® 2.5GbE LAN THB_C2 PCIEX1_1k THB_C1 Intel Z790 ® ® Super I/O...
  • Page 5 CPU_OPT ATX_12V_2X2 ATX_12V_2X4 LED_C2 CPU_FAN D_LED2 KB_MS_USB20 SYS_FAN1 LGA1700 HDMI SYS_FAN2B U320G U32G2 SYS_FAN2A U32_LAN Z790 D DDR4 AUDIO PCIEX16 Realtek ® 2.5GbE LAN THB_C2 THB_C1 Intel Z790 ® ® Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 CODEC PCIEX1_4 M_BIOS USB 2.0 PCIEX4 QFLED F_AUDIO CLR_CMOS...

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 ® Š Memory 13th Generation Intel...
  • Page 8 RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices Š RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices Š j Only for Z790 UD AX. l Only for Z790 UD. k Only for Z790 UD AC. m Only for Z790 D DDR4.
  • Page 9 Š 1 x Q-Flash Plus button Š 1 x reset jumper Š 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Š j Only for Z790 UD AX. l Only for Z790 UD. k Only for Z790 UD AC. m Only for Z790 D DDR4. - 9 -...
  • Page 10 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Form Factor Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. & Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.

  • Page 11: 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

    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

    DisplayPort/HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.) j Only for Z790 UD AX. k Only for Z790 UD AC. l Only for Z790 UD. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. - 16 -...
  • Page 17 You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/697/realtek897-audio.html • 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 18: Onboard Buttons And Leds

    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 of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state).
  • 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

    • 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. j Only for Z790 UD AX. l Only for Z790 UD. k Only for Z790 UD AC.
  • Page 21 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) ATX) 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) ATX) j Only for Z790 UD AX. l Only for Z790 UD. k Only for Z790 UD AC. m Only for Z790 D DDR4. - 21 -...
  • Page 22 For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump. Please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Smart Fan 6" for more information. Pin No. Definition...
  • Page 23 Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip. For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page 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 24 Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, ® RAID 5, and RAID 10. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Pin No. Definition SATA3 To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup"...
  • Page 25 M.2 PCIe SSDs. Be sure to verify the type of M.2 SSDs you want to use. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. M2A_CPU...
  • Page 26 Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN" for more information).
  • Page 27 S B_ 12) 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.
  • Page 28 14) F_U32C (USB Type-C Header with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Support) ® The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and can provide one USB port. F_USB3 F_USB30 3 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition VBUS VBUS USB 0_ B TX1+ TX2+ TX1-...
  • Page 29 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY-...
  • Page 30 F_USB3 F No Pin Data Input Chip Select S F_ S S_F 19) 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 F_USB3 F_USB30 3 THB_C1...
  • Page 31 CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). 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.
  • Page 32 Reset The reset jumper provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. - 32 -...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. • Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to clear the CMOS values.
  • 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

    OS installation process. Refer to the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive.

  • Page 36: Drivers Installation

    (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> to install GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC). On the GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER screen, select the drivers and applications you want to install and click Install.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Appendix

    • A USB thumb drive. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/927/intel700-raid.html - 37 -...

  • Page 38: Regulatory Notices

    47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790 UD AX/Z790 UD AC/Z790 UD/Z790 D DDR4 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...
  • Page 39 European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement I prodotti con il marchio CE sono conformi con una o più delle seguenti GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).
  • Page 40 To identify your Motherboard version or revision number, look for "REV: X.X" printed on the PCB on the top left corner of the Motherboard. For example, "REV:1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Motherboard revision no.: Wireless module manufacturer, model name: Z790 UD AX rev. 1.0 Intel Corporation AX210NGW ®...
  • Page 41 Approvals for wireless module AX211NGW: Approvals for wireless module RTL8852CE: Approvals for wireless module RTL8821CE: - 41 -...

  • Page 42: 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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