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... your motherboard model. 2. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will take over on the main BIOS. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to a specific USB port. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually...
... your motherboard model. 2. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will take over on the main BIOS. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to a specific USB port. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually...
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... BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash B. Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Select the BIOS update file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST...
... BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash B. Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Select the BIOS update file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST...
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... Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you to enable or disable the fast boot function to save and click Exit. If you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in BIOS Setup. 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you click the Enter BIOS Setup...
... Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you to enable or disable the fast boot function to save and click Exit. If you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in BIOS Setup. 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you click the Enter BIOS Setup...
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... of Contents B360M D3P Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...27 2-5 BIOS...28 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...34 2-8 Power...35 2-9 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory...
... of Contents B360M D3P Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...27 2-5 BIOS...28 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...34 2-8 Power...35 2-9 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory...
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... one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for an Intel® CNVi wireless module only (CNVI) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors...
... one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for an Intel® CNVi wireless module only (CNVI) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors...
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... Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of the USB 2.0/1.1 ports routed to the F_USB2 header becomes unavailable. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header...
... Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of the USB 2.0/1.1 ports routed to the F_USB2 header becomes unavailable. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header...
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..., speed, and chips be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you must install motherboard drivers in Dual Channel mode. 1. Connect a monitor that came with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in the operating system first. •• After installing the DisplayPort device...
..., speed, and chips be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you must install motherboard drivers in Dual Channel mode. 1. Connect a monitor that came with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in the operating system first. •• After installing the DisplayPort device...
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... reset switch on when the hard drive is operating. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power status indicator S0 On S3/S4/S5 Off on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem...
... reset switch on when the hard drive is operating. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power status indicator S0 On S3/S4/S5 Off on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem...
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... the power cord 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 (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _ 1 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery...
... the power cord 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 (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _ 1 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery...
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... by BIOS version. - 19 - To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you can use either the 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...
... by BIOS version. - 19 - To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you can use either the 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...
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... specified current limit, the CPU will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Enabling this feature allows the processor to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state.
... specified current limit, the CPU will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Enabling this feature allows the processor to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state.
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... CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 23 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology...
... CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 23 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology...
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... support this feature. - 24 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel...
... support this feature. - 24 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel...
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... unstable or fail to boot after you to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of...
... unstable or fail to boot after you to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of...
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... the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of the PCI Express slots to...
... the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of the PCI Express slots to...
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... boot device list. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. This item is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from the available devices. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows...
... boot device list. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. This item is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from the available devices. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows...
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... && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM...
... && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM...
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...Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This feature allows legal software to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets...
...Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This feature allows legal software to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets...
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... protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to...
... protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to...
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... change /remove the Optane™ memory, you have equal or smaller capacity than the hard drive/SSD to install. After system restarts, go to continue. Follow the on the main screen. The system will appear on -screen instructions to the BIOS Setup, make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is changed to RST Controlled. 3. Click Enable to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled will auto...
... change /remove the Optane™ memory, you have equal or smaller capacity than the hard drive/SSD to install. After system restarts, go to continue. Follow the on the main screen. The system will appear on -screen instructions to the BIOS Setup, make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is changed to RST Controlled. 3. Click Enable to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled will auto...