Installing An Expansion Card; Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte Z590 AORUS PRO AX User Manual

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
2 Modules
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4 Modules DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that
memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
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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.
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Back Panel Connectors

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0
specification. Use this port for USB devices.
SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)j
Use this connector to connect an antenna.
Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better
signal reception.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
DisplayPort
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission.
DisplayPort can support the HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanism. You can use this port to connect
your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution
of 4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.
After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to
DisplayPort. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
Only for the Z590 AORUS PRO AX.
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DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2
DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
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