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Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE
(Z890 A ELITE X ICE)
User's Manual
Rev. 1004
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
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1004 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 Motherboard Block Diagram ................5 Box Contents ....................6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..................7 Installation Precautions ..................7 Product Specifications ..................8 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 12 Installing the Memory ..................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN POWER RESET QF_PLUS CPU_OPT QFLED ARGB_V2_2 12V_2X4_1 12V_2X4_2 SYS_FAN1 DB_PORT (Note) USB 2.0 Hub U3A_5G_2 LGA1851 U3A_5G_1 TBT_40G_1 U3A_10G_1 U3A_10G_2 EC_TEMP2 U310G_LAN2 EC_TEMP1 M2_WIFI DB_SENSE AUDIO FU3C_20G Realtek ® 2.5GbE LAN USB 2.0 Hub PCIEX16 Intel Z890...

  • Page 5: Motherboard Block Diagram

    Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (80~800 MHz) DDR5 6400/5600 MT/s 1 M.2 Socket 3 LGA1851 CPU (M2A_CPU) PCI Express 4.0 Bus 1 Intel Thunderbolt ® ™ (Note) 1 M.2 Socket 3 (USB4 USB Type-C ® ® (M2B_CPU) 1 HDMI (Note)

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents 5 Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE motherboard 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 One antenna 5 Two SATA cables 5 One noise detection cable 5 Two thermistor cables 5 One G Connector 5 One M.2 thermal pad 5 Four packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads...

  • 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 LGA1851 socket: Support for Intel Core Ultra Processors ® ™ Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Š Chipset Intel Z890 Express Chipset ® Š Memory Support for DDR5 6400/5600 MT/s memory modules Š...
  • Page 9 Wireless Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE (PCB rev. 1.1) ® Š Communication 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands Module BLUETOOTH 5.4 Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.) * Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly.
  • Page 10 Internal 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers Š Connectors 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers Š 1 x RGB LED strip header Š 5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors Š 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š 1 x front panel header Š...
  • Page 11 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 12: 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 13: Installing The Cpu

    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 14: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    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 15: 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 16: Installing An Expansion Card

    6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. PCIEX16 Slot & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using PCIe EZ-Latch Plus. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/922/removePCIE.html - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Back Panel Connectors

    The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 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. (Note 1) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information.
  • Page 18 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/698/realtek1220-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 19: Onboard Buttons And Leds

    RESET: Reset Button 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 (MULTIKEY)" for more information. QF_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state).

  • Page 20: Status Leds

    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. DRAM BOOT CPU: CPU status LED...

  • Page 21: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors 12V_2X4_1/12V_2X4_2 F_AUDIO FU3C_20G CPU_FAN FU3A_5G SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 FUSB_1/FUSB_2 FAN5/6_PUMP SPI_TPM CPU_OPT DB_SENSE LED_C F_HDMI ARGB_V2_1/ARGB_V2_2/ARGB_V2_3 CLR_CMOS SATA3 4/5/6/7 M2A_CPU/M2B_CPU/M2Q_SB/M2P_SB/M2M_SB F_PANEL EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
  • Page 22 1/2) 12V_2X4_1/12V_2X4_2/ATX (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 23 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.
  • Page 24 LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. 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. - 24 -...
  • Page 25 Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors support 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.
  • Page 26 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. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. M2A_CPU...
  • Page 27 • Installing the M.2 thermal pad (applicable only for M.2 connectors with pre-installed thermal pads): When using a single-sided M.2 SSD, first attach the bundled M.2 thermal pad to the pre-installed thermal pad on the M.2 connector before installing the M.2 SSD. Do not install the bundled M.2 thermal pad when using a double- sided M.2 SSD.
  • Page 28 • Installing the M.2 rubber pad (applicable only for M.2 connectors without pre-installed thermal pads): a. When using a double-sided M.2 SSD, attach the thick rubber pad to the recommended placement area as shown below. b. When using a single-sided M.2 SSD, first stick the thin rubber pad to the thick rubber pad, and then attach them to the recommended placement area as shown below.
  • Page 29 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 30 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. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 31 14) FU3A_5G (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 32 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." Before connecting the cable to the header, make sure to remove the jumper cap; re-place the jumper cap if the header is not in use.
  • Page 33 • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the 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). (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.
  • Page 34 Pin No. Definition 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(MULTIKEY)" 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 35 22) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers) Connect the thermistor cables to the headers for temperature detection. Pin No. Definition SENSOR IN EC_TEMP2 EC_TEMP1 - 35 -...

  • Page 36: 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 37: Startup Screen

    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 38: 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 39: 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\IO Ports\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader Configuration\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader is set to Enabled.)

  • Page 40: Chapter 5 Appendix

    An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/1090/intel800-raid.html - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Debug Led Codes

    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.
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 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 stared (called from DXE IPL). Fill boot script data for S3 resume. Initializes VGA for S3 resume. OS S3 wake vector call.
  • Page 44 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.

  • Page 45: Regulatory Notices

    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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 46 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 47 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: Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE rev. 1.0 MediaTek Inc. MT7925B22M Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE rev. 1.1 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL8922AE...

  • Page 48: 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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