Gigabyte AORUS MASTER Z490 User Manual

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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leissaved.Thefollowingprocedureassumesthatyouhavesavedthe
BIOSletoaUSBashdrive.
Step 1:
1. InserttheUSBashdrivecontainingtheBIOSleintothecomputer.InthemainscreenofQ-Flash,select
Update BIOS.
• The Save BIOSoptionallowsyoutosavethecurrentBIOSle.
• Q-FlashonlysupportsUSBashdriveorharddrivesusingFAT32/16/12lesystem.
• IftheBIOSupdateleissavedtoaharddriveinRAID/AHCImodeoraharddriveattached
to an independent SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.
2. SelecttheBIOSupdatele.
MakesuretheBIOSupdatelematchesyourmotherboardmodel.
Click Q-Flash (F8) or select the Q-Flash item on the System Info menu to access Q-Flash.

Gigabyte AORUS MASTER Z490 Specifications

General

Brand	Gigabyte
Model	AORUS MASTER Z490
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and procedures for handling and installing computer hardware components.

1-2 Product Specifications

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step instructions for safely installing the CPU and its cooling solution.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Guide on how to properly install RAM modules, including dual-channel configuration.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-2 The Main Menu

Detailed explanation of the Advanced Mode BIOS interface and navigation functions.

2-4 Tweaker

Advanced settings for CPU, memory, and system performance tuning and overclocking.

2-5 Settings

2-7 Boot

2-8 Save & Exit

Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set

3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers

Steps to configure SATA controller mode and prepare for RAID array setup.

3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

3-3 Installing an Intel Optane Memory

Chapter 4 Drivers Installation

4-1 Drivers & Software

Chapter 5 Unique Features

5-1 BIOS Update Utilities

Methods for updating the motherboard's BIOS using Q-Flash, @BIOS, and Q-Flash Plus.

5-2 APP Center

Chapter 6 Appendix

6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output

6-2 Troubleshooting

Common troubleshooting steps and FAQs for system startup issues.

6-3 Debug LED Codes