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Z790 AORUS PRO X
Z790 AORUS PRO X WIFI7
(Z790 A PRO X WIFI7)
User's Manual
Rev. 1202
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Also, to reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1202 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 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 .................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Z790 ® ® Super I/O CODEC PCIEX4_1 M_BIOS USB 2.0 Hub PCIEX4_2 EC_TEMP1 QFLED CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO ARGB_V2_3 LED_C F_USB2 QFLASH_PLUS SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN4 ARGB_V2_1 SPI_TPM F_USB1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN3 F_PANEL Temperature sensor (Note) Only for Z790 AORUS PRO X. - 4 -...

  • Page 5: Motherboard Block Diagram

    4 USB 2.0/1.1 2 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI Express Bus eSPI ® Super I/O CNVi Realtek M.2 WIFI ® CODEC 5GbE LAN RJ45 (Note 1) Actual support may vary by CPU. (Note 2) Only for Z790 AORUS PRO X. - 5 -...

  • 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

    Core Š ® ™ Pentium 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 14th and 13th Generation Intel...
  • Page 8 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel (Note) Only for Z790 AORUS PRO X. - 8 -...
  • Page 9 (DisplayPort), with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support Š ® (Note) 1 x RJ-45 port Š 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector Š 2 x audio jacks Š I/O Controller I/O Controller Chip Š ® (Note) Only for Z790 AORUS PRO X. - 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 locking 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

    Back Panel Connectors (Note 1) (Note 1) 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 (Note 1) Only for Z790 AORUS PRO X. (Note 2) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. - 17 -...
  • 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 - 18 -...

  • Page 19: 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 20 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 21: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2 F_PANEL F_AUDIO CPU_FAN USBDP SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 F_U320G SYS_FAN5/6_PUMP F_U32 CPU_OPT F_USB1/F_USB2 EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 SPI_TPM ARGB_V2_1/ARGB_V2_2/ARGB_V2_3 THB_C1/THB_USB4_C2 LED_C 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 22 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector 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 6) CPU_OPT (CPU Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header) The fan/pump 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 25 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. • To avoid abnormal LED behavior, do not connect addressable RGB Gen1 LED strips and addressable RGB Gen2 LED strips to the same header at the same time.
  • Page 26 1.5Gb/s standard. 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 27 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. M.2 EZ-Latch Plus M2C_CPU M.2 EZ-Latch...
  • Page 28 M2C_CPU/M2A_CPU/M2Q_SB: Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Turn the M.2 EZ-Latch Click clip clockwise and remove the motherboard heatsink. Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and secure the M.2 EZ-Latch Plus clip in the hole first (For M2A_CPU connector.) If you want install an M.2 SSD in the 110mm hole, remove the EZ-Latch Plus clip from the 80mm hole first.
  • 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 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 31 16) F_U320G (USB Type-C Header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Support) ® The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 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 32 18) 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. B S_ Pin No. Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DX-...
  • Page 33 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). - 33 -...
  • Page 34 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. 23) 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: 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 36 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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/1054/intel700-refresh-raid.html - 39 -...

  • Page 40: Regulatory Notices

    47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z790 AORUS PRO X/Z790 A PRO X WIFI7 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 41 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 42 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 AORUS PRO X rev. 1.0 MediaTek Inc. MT7927, RZ738 Z790 AORUS PRO X rev. 1.1 Intel Corporation BE200 ®...
  • Page 43 Approvals for wireless module QCNCM865: - 43 -...

  • Page 44: 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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