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... A520M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Layout 4 A520M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 Favorites (F11 23 2-4 Tweaker...24 2-5 Settings...27 2-6 System Info...33 2-7 Boot...34 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers Installation...
... A520M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Layout 4 A520M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 Favorites (F11 23 2-4 Tweaker...24 2-5 Settings...27 2-6 System Info...33 2-7 Boot...34 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers Installation...
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...; High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16 Chipset: - 2 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2) CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and...
...; High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16 Chipset: - 2 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2) CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and...
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...; Software Operating System Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 9 - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download...
...; Software Operating System Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 9 - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download...
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... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. The four memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications...
... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. The four memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications...
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... the monitor being used). PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the connector. DVI-D Port (Note 1) (Note 2) The DVI-D port conforms to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. You can use this port to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module...
... the monitor being used). PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the connector. DVI-D Port (Note 1) (Note 2) The DVI-D port conforms to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. You can use this port to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module...
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.... Use this port for details on configuring the audio software. (Note 1) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors only. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LAN port LEDs. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Line In/Rear Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel 4-channel a 5.1-channel 7.1-channel a a Line Out/Front Speaker...
.... Use this port for details on configuring the audio software. (Note 1) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors only. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LAN port LEDs. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Line In/Rear Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel 4-channel a 5.1-channel 7.1-channel a a Line Out/Front Speaker...
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... 1 1 2 Voltage Speed Control CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is not connected, the computer will not start. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan...
... 1 1 2 Voltage Speed Control CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is not connected, the computer will not start. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan...
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...B S_ B Connects to the hard drive activity LED on each wire instead of a single plug. When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to the power status indicator PLED+ PLED- S S U 123 Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Hard Drive Reset Power LED Activity LED Switch Chassis Intrusion Header •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. 1 23 1 1 23 1 SS 1 S 1 23 1 23 1 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). One single short beep will make...
...B S_ B Connects to the hard drive activity LED on each wire instead of a single plug. When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to the power status indicator PLED+ PLED- S S U 123 Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Hard Drive Reset Power LED Activity LED Switch Chassis Intrusion Header •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. 1 23 1 1 23 1 SS 1 S 1 23 1 23 1 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). One single short beep will make...
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... Q-Flash Plus button. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off (S5 shutdown state). 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to update the BIOS...
... Q-Flash Plus button. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off (S5 shutdown state). 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to update the BIOS...
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... GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings...
... GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings...
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... as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set the core ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. This item is configurable only when CPU Ratio Mode is present...
... as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set the core ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. This item is configurable only when CPU Ratio Mode is present...
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... Mode Allows you to determine whether to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto) && Power Supply Idle Control (Note 1) Enables or disables Package C6 State. Typical Current Idle Disables this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) && CCD Control (Note 1) Sets the number of CCDs to be used. (Default: Auto...
... Mode Allows you to determine whether to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto) && Power Supply Idle Control (Note 1) Enables or disables Package C6 State. Typical Current Idle Disables this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) && CCD Control (Note 1) Sets the number of CCDs to be used. (Default: Auto...
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...-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as following: Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. If this feature. - 28 - When the power supply is...
...-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as following: Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. If this feature. - 28 - When the power supply is...
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... Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the display resolution. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is present only when you install a CPU that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard audio, set this memory for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI...
... Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the display resolution. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is present only when you install a CPU that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard audio, set this memory for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI...
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... disables HTTP boot support for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to check the presence of times to AHCI mode. NVMe Configuration Displays information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 30 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as installing the OS from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode...
... disables HTTP boot support for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to check the presence of times to AHCI mode. NVMe Configuration Displays information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 30 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as installing the OS from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode...
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... chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. - 31 - To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the operation mode of each slot. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power...
... chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. - 31 - To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the operation mode of each slot. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power...
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...or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 32 - You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables...
...or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 32 - You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables...
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... to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB...
... to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB...
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...to set CSM Support to enter the Create Array screen. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your computer and press to use two hard drives with a SATA hard drive. - 38 - Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the SATA/M.2 connectors on Select Physical Disks to the hard drives. Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB...
...to set CSM Support to enter the Create Array screen. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your computer and press to use two hard drives with a SATA hard drive. - 38 - Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the SATA/M.2 connectors on Select Physical Disks to the hard drives. Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB...
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... your USB thumb drive. 2. When the screen requesting you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to the Array Management screen. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Insert the USB thumb drive...
... your USB thumb drive. 2. When the screen requesting you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to the Array Management screen. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Insert the USB thumb drive...