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DocumentDocumentZ890M GAMING X User's Manual Rev. 1001 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. Copyright © 2024 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. 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. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For quick set-up of the product, refer to the Quick Installation Guide on GIGABYTE's website. https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_installation-guide_800series.pdf For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction.......................................................................................4 1-1 Motherboard Layout ........................................................................................... 4 1-2 Box Contents ...................................................................................................... 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................6 2-1 Installation Precautions ...................................................................................... 6 2-2 Product Specifications........................................................................................ 7 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ................................................................. 10 2-4 Installing the Memory ....................................................................................... 13 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card ........................................................................... 14 2-6 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................... 15 2-7 Internal Connectors .......................................................................................... 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................29 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers ...............................................31 4-1 Operating System Installation .......................................................................... 31 4-2 Drivers Installation............................................................................................ 32 Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................33 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set.................................................................................... 33 Regulatory Notices ..................................................................................................... 34 Contact Us.................................................................................................................. 35 - 3 - Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1-1 Motherboard Layout PS2_USB SYS_FAN1 DUAL_DP 12V_2X4 HDMI21 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1851 ARGB_V2_2 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT ATX Z890M GAMING X U3A_5G U35G_LAN1 AUDIO Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN 80 PCIEX16 M2A_CPU FU3C_5G FU3A_5G DDR5_B1 DDR5_B2 DDR5_A1 DDR5_A2 M2N_SB M2Q_SB iTE® 80 Super I/O BAT 110 80 M_BIOS Intel® Z890 57 46 SATA3 CODEC PCIEX4 F_AUDIO COM Temperature sensor LED_C FUSB_1 SPI_TPM FUSB_2 ARGB_V2_1 USB 2.0 Hub THB_C1 FAN2_PUMP F_PANEL CLR_CMOS THB_U4_C2 - 4 - 1-2 Box Contents 5 Z890M GAMING X motherboard 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 Two SATA cables 5 M.2 screws * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. - 5 - Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 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. · Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation. · Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. · When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. · When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. · It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. · Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. · Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. · Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. · Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. · To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. · Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. · Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. · Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment. · Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. · If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. · If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 6 - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface LGA1851 socket: Support for Intel® CoreTM Ultra Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® Z890 Express Chipset Support for DDR5 6400/5600 MT/s memory modules 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.) Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3. ** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports. - 2 x DisplayPorts, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Support for up to triple-display at the same time Realtek® Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * 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. Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. Chipset: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4) CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2580/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB) - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2N_SB) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices - 7 - USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header - 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 1 x system fan header 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 2 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers 1 x RGB LED strip header 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x ThunderboltTM add-in card connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/ GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x HDMI port (Note) 2 x DisplayPorts (Note) 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks iTE® I/O Controller Chip (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU. - 8 - Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Backup Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * 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. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 9 - 2-3 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. · Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) · Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. · Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. · Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. A. Note the CPU Orientation Note the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. Alignment Key Triangle Pin One Marking of the CPU Socket LGA1851 CPU Socket Alignment Key Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU LGA1851 CPU Notch Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load plate automatically after you insert the CPU and close the load plate. & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/210/quick-guide.html?m=sw - 10 - B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. u Finger Tab jGently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. kCompletely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. lUse the finger tab on the side of the metal load plate to lift open the metal load plate with the plastic protective cover attached to it. l k j v Hold the CPU with your fingers by the edges. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Pin One w j Make sure the CPU is properly installed and then close the load plate. The plastic protective cover will pop off, just remove it. Secure the lever under its retention tab to complete the installation of the CPU. * Always replace the plastic protective k cover when the CPU is not installed to protect the CPU socket. l Do not force to engage the CPU socket locking lever when the CPU is not installed correctly as this would damage the CPU and CPU socket. - 11 - 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.) u Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU. v Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally. j k k j w Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. - 12 - CPU_FAN 2-4 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.) · Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. · Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR5_A1, DDR5_A2 Channel B: DDR5_B1, DDR5_B2 * Recommended Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR5_A1 DDR5_A2 DDR5_B1 2 Modules - - DS/SS - - 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DS/SS DDR5_B2 DS/SS DS/SS 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. DDR5_B1 DDR5_B2 DDR5_A1 DDR5_A2 When installing a single memory module, we recommend that you install it in the DDR5_A2 or DDR5_B2 socket. - 13 - 2-5 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. Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Make sure that the expansion card is fully seated in its slot. 4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 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 - 14 - 2-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. DisplayPort (Note) DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. 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. HDMI Port (Note) The HDMI port is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. · To set up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first. · After installing the HDMI/DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI/DisplayPort. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.) 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. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Speed LED: State Orange Green Off Description 2.5 Gbps data rate 1 Gbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate Activity LED: State Blinking Off Description Data transmission or receiving is occurring No data transmission or receiving is occurring (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU. - 15 - Line In/Rear Speaker Out (Blue) The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line Out/Front Speaker Out (Green) The line out jack. Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink) The Mic in jack. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Line In/Rear Speaker Out Line Out/Front Speaker Out Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a 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. · When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 16 - 2-7 Internal Connectors 41 63 8 21 2 13 10 14 10 20 9 10 17 12 18 7 8 15 16 17 5 19 11 1) 12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1 5) FAN2_PUMP 6) CPU_OPT 7) LED_C 8) ARGB_V2_1/ARGB_V2_2 9) SATA3 4/5/6/7 10) M2A_CPU/M2Q_SB/M2N_SB 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) FU3C_5G 14) FU3A_5G 15) FUSB_1/FUSB_2 16) SPI_TPM 17) THB_C1/THB_U4_C2 18) COM 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BAT 21) 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. · 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. · 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. - 17 - 1/2) 12V_2X4/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. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply that does not provide the required power is used, it can result in an unstable or unbootable system. 12V_2X4 ATX 5 8 1 4 12V_2X4 12V_2X4: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition Pin No. GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 5 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 GND 7 GND 8 Definition +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +12V 22 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 23 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND NC +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) - 18 - 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 (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. SYS_FAN1 CPU_FAN 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control 5) FAN2_PUMP (System 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). 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. 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 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control SYS_FAN2 · Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. · These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. - 19 - 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). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. CPU_OPT Pin No. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control Connector Maximum Current Maximum Power CPU_FAN 2A 24W SYS_FAN1 2A 24W FAN2_PUMP 2A 24W CPU_OPT 2A 24W · Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. · These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 7) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m. Pin No. Definition 1 12V 1 2G 3R 4B LED_C Connect your RGB LED strip to the header. The power pin (marked with a RGB LED Strip triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip. 1 12V 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 or removing 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. - 20 - 8) ARGB_V2_1/ARGB_V2_2 (Addressable RGB Gen2 LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip, with maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and maximum number of 256 LEDs. ARGB_V2_2 1 ARGB_V2_2 1 ARGB_V2_1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition V (5V) Data No Pin GND ARGB_V2_1 Connect your addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip to the header. The power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 of the addressable LED strip header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip. Addressable RGB Gen2 LED Strip 1 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. · Before installing or removing 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. 9) SATA3 4/5/6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. 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. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM 7 7 SATA3 5 7 46 SATA3 4/5/6/7 Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "SATA Configuration" for more information. - 21 - 10) M2A_CPU/M2Q_SB/M2N_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) There are two types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. This motherboard only supports M.2 PCIe SSDs. 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 80 M2Q_SB 80 M2A_CPU M2Q_SB 110 80 M2N_SB M2N_SB Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: 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. (Only the M2A_CPU connector has the heatsink) Step 2: Locate the proper mounting hole based on the length of your M.2 SSD drive. If needed, move the standoff to the desired mounting hole. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle. Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD down and then use the included screw to secure it in the connector. Remove thermal pad the protective film from the bottom of the heatsink. Then replace the heatsink and secure it to the original hole. * Types of M.2 SSDs supported by each M.2 connector: M.2 PCIe x4 SSD M.2 PCIe x2 SSD M2A_CPU a a M2Q_SB a a M2N_SB a a M.2 SATA SSD r r r - 22 - 11) 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 PLED+ PLED- PW+ PWSPEAK+ NC NC SPEAK- G.QBOFM 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- RESCI-RES+ CI+ PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR_LED- F_PANEL Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header · PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED S0 On S3/S4/S5 Off is on when the system is operating. The LED is off when the system is in S3/ S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). · PW (Power Switch): 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). · SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. · HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. · RES (Reset Switch): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. · CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. · NC: No Connection. The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 23 - 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. F_AUDIO 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC L GND MIC R NC Head Phone R MIC Detection SENSE_SEND No Pin Head Phone L Head Phone Detection Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 13) FU3C_5G (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. 10 11 1 20 FU3C_5G Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition VBUS TX1+ TX1GND RX1+ RX1VBUS CC1 SBU1 SBU2 Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Definition VBUS TX2+ TX2GND RX2+ RX2GND DD+ CC2 - 24 - 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. 1 10 20 11 FU3A_5G Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition VBUS SSRX1SSRX1+ GND SSTX1SSTX1+ GND D1D1+ NC Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Definition D2+ D2GND SSTX2+ SSTX2GND SSRX2+ SSRX2VBUS No Pin 15) FUSB_1/FUSB_2 (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. FUSB_1 FUSB_2 Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 3 USB DX4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. - 25 - 16) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect an SPI TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 11 12 SPI_TPM Pin No. Definition 1 Data Output 1 2 Power (3.3V) 2 3 No Pin 4 NC 5 Data Input 6 CLK 7 Chip Select 8 GND 9 IRQ 10 NC 11 NC 12 RST 17) THB_C1/THB_U4_C2 (ThunderboltTM Add-in Card Connectors) The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE ThunderboltTM add-in card. THB_C1 1 THB_C1 THB_U4_C2 1 THB_U4_C2 Supports a ThunderboltTM add-in card. - 26 - 18) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 10 2 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- COM 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 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. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values CLR_CMOS · 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). - 27 - 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.) BAT 3. Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. · Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. · Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Damage to your devices may occur if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model. · Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. · When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). · Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. 21) 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. CPU DRAM VGA BOOT CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED - 28 - Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. 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 Q-Flash Plus utility. · Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. · Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus utilities, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "BIOS Update Utilities." · Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. · It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. 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. & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring BIOS Setup. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/1091/intel800-bios.html - 29 - 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> or the down arrow key <i> to select the first boot device, then press <Enter> to accept. The system will boot from the device immediately. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. <END>: Q-FLASH Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first. - 30 - Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. If you want to install an operating system on a RAID volume, you need to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the 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. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting you to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver. When a screen as shown below appears, select Intel RST VMD Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 31 - 4-2 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.) When the EULA (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. Before the installation, make sure the system is connected to the Internet. & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/1089/intel800-app.html & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/351/faq.html - 32 - Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity 2 Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No RAID 1 2 Size of the smallest drive Yes RAID 5 RAID 10 3 4 (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes Before you begin, please prepare the following items: This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Prepare the correct number of hard drives as indicated in the table above before configuring a RAID array. · SATA hard drives or SSDs. To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity. · Windows setup disc. · An Internet connected computer. · 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/1090/intel800-raid.html - 33 - Regulatory Notices United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: Z890M GAMING X 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. European Union (EU) CE Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the following directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, Low-voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS directive (recast) 2011/65/EU & the 2015/863 Statement. This product has been tested and found to comply with all essential requirements of the Directives. European Union (EU) RoHS (recast) Directive 2011/65/EU & the European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals. European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2012/19/EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (recast) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. Battery Information European Union--Disposal and recycling information GIGABYTE Recycling Program (available in some regions) This symbol indicates that this product and/or battery should not be disposed of with household waste. You must use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations. End of Life Directives-Recycling The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Déclaration de Conformité aux Directives de l'Union européenne (UE) Cet appareil portant la marque CE est conforme aux directives de l'UE suivantes: directive Compatibilité Electromagnétique 2014/30/UE, directive Basse Tension 2014/35/UE et directive RoHS II 2011/65/UE. La conformité à ces directives est évaluée sur la base des normes européennes harmonisées applicables. European Union (EU) CE-Konformitätserklärung Dieses Produkte mit CE-Kennzeichnung erfüllen folgenden EU-Richtlinien: EMVRichtlinie 2014/30/EU, Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2014/30/EU und RoHS-Richtlinie 2011/65/EU erfüllt. Die Konformität mit diesen Richtlinien wird unter Verwendung der entsprechenden Standards zurEuropäischen Normierung beurteilt. CE declaração de conformidade Este produto com a marcação CE estão em conformidade com das seguintes Diretivas UE: Diretiva Baixa Tensão 2014/35/EU; Diretiva CEM 2014/30/EU; Diretiva RSP 2011/65/UE. A conformidade com estas diretivas é verificada utilizando as normas europeias harmonizadas. CE Declaración de conformidad Este producto que llevan la marca CE cumplen con las siguientes Directivas de la Unión Europea: Directiva EMC (2014/30/EU), Directiva de bajo voltaje (2014/35/EU), Directiva RoHS (recast) (2011/65/EU). El cumplimiento de estas directivas se evalúa mediante las normas europeas armonizadas. Dichiarazione di conformità CE Questo prodotto è conforme alle seguenti direttive: Direttiva sulla compatibilità elettromagnetica 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla bassa tensione 2014/35/UE, Direttiva RoHS (rifusione) 2011/65/UE. Questo prodotto è stato testato e trovato conforme a tutti i requisiti essenziali delle Direttive. D33006 RoHS WARNING · INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery. · DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested. · A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours. · KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH of CHILDREN · Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body. - Battery type: CR2032, voltage rating: +3VDC. - Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. - Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries, batteries from equipment not used for an extended period of time according to local regulations and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash or incinerate. - Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death. - Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above (manufacturer's specified temperature rating) or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage or explosion resulting in chemical burns. - For treatment information, call a local poison control center. - The product contains non-replaceable batteries. - 34 - 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 - 35 -