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Z590 VISION D User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z59VSD-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.
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GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of docu- mentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
Box Contents 5 Z590 VISION D motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disc 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 Four SATA cables 5 One antenna 5 M.2 screw(s) 5 One RGB LED strip extension cable 5 One noise detection cable 5 Two thermistor cables 5 One G Connector The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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. •...
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel Thunderbolt 4 Controller: ®...
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Wireless Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 ® Communication WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Module BLUETOOTH 5.1 Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment. Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * F or 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) ...
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Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers ...
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* G IGABYTE 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. download the latest version of apps. - 13 - Hardware Installation...
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.
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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. •...
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Male Push Pin Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 1: Step 2: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the the surface of the installed 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.
1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR4 and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR2 DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR4 DIMM A DDR4 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install...
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.
1-6 Setting up an AMD CrossFire Configuration ™ A. System Requirements - Windows 10 64-bit operating system - A CrossFire-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - CrossFire-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver - CrossFire bridge connector (Note) - A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement)
Back Panel Connectors DisplayPort In Port The DisplayPort In port offers video outputs to the motherboard. Refer to the pictures below and the Thunderbolt 4 Connector introduction for more information. ™ Step 1: Step 2: Connect your DisplayPort cable or Mini-DisplayPort Then connect the DisplayPort or Thunderbolt ™...
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4/USB Type-C Port) ™ ® The connector supports GIGABYTE's VisionLINK technology. It is based on the Thunderbolt 4 specification ™ and has display and data transmission capabilities with 20V@3A (60W) of power delivery. You can connect a drawing tablet or a standard DisplayPort/Thunderbolt monitor to this connector with an adapter.
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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.
Internal Connectors 13 22 ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4 M2A_CPU/M2M_SB/M2P_SB F_PANEL CPU_FAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 F_U32 SYS_FAN5/6_PUMP F_U320G CPU_OPT F_USB1/F_USB2 EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 SPI_TPM D_LED1/D_LED2 CLR_CMOS LED_C1/LED_C2 NOISE_SENSOR QFLASH_PLUS 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. •...
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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. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
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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.
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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).
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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_LED1 Data No Pin D_LED2 Connect your addressable LED strip Addressable LED...
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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, refer to the instructions in Chapter 5, "Unique Features,"...
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F_USB3 F 12) M2A_CPU /M2M_SB/M2P_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. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. S F_ M2A_CPU (Note) S F_ M2M_SB S F_ M2P_SB Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: F_USB3 F_USB30 3 Locate the M.2 connector where you will install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink and then remove the heatsink. Remove the protective film from the thermal pad on the M.2...
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Installation Notices for the PCIEX4, 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 M2M_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 1 connector. The M2P_SB connector shares bandwidth with the PCIEX4 slot. Refer to the following tables for details.
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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 Reset Power LED Activity LED Switch Chassis Intrusion Header...
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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. Pin No.
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16) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) F_USB30 F_ U 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. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition VBUS SSRX1- SSRX1+ B S S SSTX2+ SSTX1- SSTX2-...
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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 Data Output Power (3.3V) No Pin Data Input Chip Select S F_ 19) 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.
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20) 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. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3.
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22) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (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. F_USB3 F_USB30 3 USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED...
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.
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. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key <h>...
The Main Menu Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want.
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B. Easy Mode Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments for optimum performance. In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through configuration items or press <F2> to switch to the Advanced Mode screen. BIOS Setup - 42 -...
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. & Temperature Displays the current temperature of the selected target area. & Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. & Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of your water cooling system. Press <Enter> on Fan Speed to switch to this function. &...
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& 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. (Default) Slope Adjusts the fan speed stepwise based on the temperature.
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>...
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. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) &...
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& AVX Disable (Note) Allows you to disable the AVX instruction sets on a CPU that supports AVX. (Default: Auto) & AVX512 Disable (Note) Allows you to disable the AVX-512 instruction sets on a CPU that supports AVX-512. (Default: Auto) &...
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& No. of CPU Cores Enabled Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel multi-core CPU (the number of CPU ® cores may vary by CPU). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel Speed Shift Technology) ®...
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d Active Turbo Ratios & Turbo Ratio (Core Active) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set to Manual. (Default: Auto) d Per Core HT Disable Setting &...
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d Turbo Power Limits Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) & Power Limit TDP (Watts) / 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 sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) &...
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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. (Default: Auto) &...
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SPD Info Displays information on the installed memory. Memory Channels Timings d Channels Standard Timing Control, Channels Advanced Timing Control, Channels Misc Timing Control These sections provide memory timing settings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings.
Settings 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.
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& Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Instant-Off Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.
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IO Ports & Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. (Note) IGFX Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. & Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) & DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. (Default: 64M) & DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) & Aperture Size Allows you to set the maximum amount of system memory that can be allocated to the graphics card. Options are: 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB, and 2048MB. (Default: 256MB) &...
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& Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space).
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NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA And RST Configuration & SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) & SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Enables RAID for the SATA controller. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration AHCI C onfigures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.
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Miscellaneous & LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. Off Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. (Default) &...
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PC Health Status & Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Disabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will Enabled show "No" at next boot. & 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...
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;...
A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. 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:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that...
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& VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. & USB Support Disable Link All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
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& Other PCI devices Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Enables legacy option ROM only. Legacy This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. & 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.
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. &...
Chapter 3 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 smallest drive the smallest drive smallest drive Fault Tolerance To create a RAID set, follow the steps below:...
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B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step: Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. To create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration. Then save the settings and restart your computer (Figure 1).
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Step 2: On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press <Enter> on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. Enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 3). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Next, use the down arrow key to move to Select Disks. Figure 3 Step 3: Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. Press the <Space> key on...
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Step 4: After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press <Enter> to begin. (Figure 5) Figure 5 After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press <Enter> on the volume to check for information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 6) Figure 6 Configuring a RAID Set - 68 -...
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Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, press <Enter> on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, press <Enter> on Delete to enter the Delete screen. Press <Enter> on Yes (Figure 7). Figure 7 - 69 - Configuring a RAID Set...
Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. As some operating systems already include RAID driver, you do not need to install separate RAID driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional RAID driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1:...
Installing Intel Optane Memory and Storage Management ® ™ Step 1: After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your optical drive. On the Xpress Install screen, select Intel Optane Memory and Storage Management to install and ®...
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Step 3: Step 4: Launch the Intel Optane Memory and Storage If you want to accelerate the system drive, you ® ™ Management application from the Start menu and can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using the Intel Optane Memory Pinning make sure the Intel...
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B. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 arrays. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Restart your computer. While in the operating system, launch the Intel Optane Memory and Storage Management utility from the ® ™ Start menu. Step 1: Step 2: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to another Select a new drive to rebuild the RAID and click disk in Manage Volume.
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) Drivers &...
Application Software This page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can select the apps you want and click the Install icon to begin the installation. Information This page provides detailed information on the drivers on the driver disk. The Contact page provides contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter. You can click the URL on this page to link to the...
Chapter 5 Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash and @BIOS . GIGABYTE Q-Flash ™ ™ and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode.
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Click Q-Flash (F8) or select the Q-Flash item on the System Info menu to access Q-Flash. B. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The following procedure assumes that you have saved the BIOS file to a USB flash drive.
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Step 2: The screen will show that the BIOS file is being read from your USB flash drive. Please select Fast or Intact to begin the BIOS update. The screen will then display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS. Step 3: The system will restart after the update process is complete. Step 4: During the POST, press <Delete>...
Internet). Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing.
5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your USB flash drive, and rename it to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32/16 file system and it must be a USB 2.0 flash drive. 3. Connect the power cables to the 12V power connector (connect either one if there are two) and main power connector. 4. Please turn on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the Q-Flash Plus port on the back panel. B. Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the Q-Flash Plus port. The QFLED and the Q-Flash Plus button on the rear panel will flash during...
APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you (Note) to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS.
5-2-1 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The EasyTune Interface Tabs Information Description The Smart Boost tab provides you with different levels of CPU frequency to choose to achieve desired system performance. After making changes, be sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect.
5-2-2 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot • BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option in BIOS Setup.
5-2-3 Game Boost This app allows you to flexibly manage your applications to optimize your gaming performance by freeing up system resources and memory usage. The Game Boost Interface Using Game Boost Select the application you want to suspend and then click Go to optimize your system for gaming. To revert the computer back to the state it was before, click Revert. In addition, two hotkeys are provided as follows: •...
Wave A full color spectrum cascades throughout the LED. Game All LEDs are synchronized with your game. Turn off all LEDs. (Note 1) RGB Fusion will automatically search for the devices that have LED lighting feature and display them on the list. (Note 2) Please download the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app from App Store or Google Play. Unique Features - 86 -...
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• Options for controlling the LEDs on the motherboard and digital LED strip. Click the motherboard icon for further settings. (Note) Select your desired area and select the LED color/ lighting behaviour on the right section of the screen. Static The selected region LEDs emit a single color. Pulse The selected region LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out. Flash The selected region LEDs simultaneously flash on and off.
5-2-5 Smart Backup Smart Backup allows you to back up a partition as an image file every hour. You can use these images to restore your system or files when needed. The Smart Backup main menu: Button Description Allows you to select the source and destination Settings partition Start Allows you to create a rescue drive Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately File Allows you to recover your files from the backup Recovery...
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Recovering your system with Smart Backup: Steps: 1. Click the System Recovery button on the main menu. 2. Select the location where your backup is saved. 3. Use the time slider to select a time point. 4. Select a partition backup created on the selected time point and click Restore.
5-2-6 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operating system. You can also display the hardware monitor information on the desktop to view the system status at any time.
Chapter 6 Appendix 6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output After you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly. The system will automatically install the audio driver from Microsoft Store. Restart the system after the audio driver is installed. 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. Center/Subwoofer Line In The picture to the right shows the default audio jack Speaker Out Front Speaker Out...
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Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is completed. B.
Step 2: Select Sound Control Panel. Step 3: On the Playback tab, make sure your headphone is set as the default playback device. For the device connected to the Line out jack on the back panel, right-click on Speakers and select Set as Default Device; for the device connected to the Line out jack on the front panel, right-click on Headphones.
2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Realtek Digital Output screen, Select the sample rate and bit depth in the Default Format section. 6-1-3 Stereo Mix The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you want to record sound from your computer).
Step 3: On the Recording tab, right-click on Stereo Mix item and select Enable. Then set it as the default device. (if you do not see Stereo Mix, right-click on an empty space and select Show Disabled Devices.) Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Voice Recorder to record the sound.
6-1-5 DTS:X Ultra ® Hear what you have been missing! DTS:X Ultra technology is designed to enhance your gaming, movies, AR, ® and VR experiences on headphones and speakers. It delivers an advanced audio solution that renders sounds above, around, and close to you, stepping up your game play to new levels. Now with support for Microsoft Spatial sound. Key features include: Believable 3D audio •...
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B. Using DTS Sound Unbound Installing DTS Sound Unbound Step 1: Connect your headphones to the front panel line out jack and make sure your Internet connection works properly, Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on the icon. Click on Spatial Sound and then select DTS Sound Unbound.
Troubleshooting 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still...
6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or Isolate the short circuit. other metal objects.
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The power supply, CPU or When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor Check if there is display on your monitor. might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer.
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. 3B~3E PCH PEI initialization. 3F~4F Reserved. DXE Core is started. NVRAM initialization. Installation of the PCH runtime services. 63~67 CPU DXE initialization is started.
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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. USB initialization is started. Issue reset during USB initialization process. Detect and install all currently connected USB devices. Activated all currently connected USB devices.
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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 started (called from DXE IPL). Fill boot script data for S3 resume. Initializes VGA for S3 resume. OS S3 wake vector call. Recovery Code Description Recovery mode will be triggered due to invalid firmware volume detection. Recovery mode will be triggered by user decision. Recovery is started. Recovery firmware image is found.
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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. Flash update is failed. Reset protocol is failed. DE~DF Reserved.
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z590 VISION D 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.
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(Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP). bassa tensione 2014/35/UE, Direttiva di apparecchiature radio 2014/53/ The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS UE, Direttiva RoHS 2011/65/EU e Dichiarazione 2015/863. requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to La conformità con tali direttive viene valutata utilizzando gli Standard develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals. europei armonizzati applicabili.
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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. Wireless module manufacturer: Intel Corporation SAS ® Wireless module model name: AX200NGW Taiwan NCC Wireless Statements / 無線設備警告聲明: 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條: 經 型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原 設計之特性及功能。 第十四條: 低 功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干 擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工 業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 在 5.25-5.35 秭赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備,限於室內使用。...
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