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... mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without prior notice. Motherboard B450 GAMING X Motherboard B450 GAMING X Mar. 12, 2019 Mar. 12, 2019 Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally...
... mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without prior notice. Motherboard B450 GAMING X Motherboard B450 GAMING X Mar. 12, 2019 Mar. 12, 2019 Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally...
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Table of Contents B450 GAMING X 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 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 M.I.T...23 2-4 System...27 2-5 BIOS...28 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...34 2-8 Power...36 2-9 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 39 3-2 Drivers Installation 41 Regulatory Statements 42 ...
Table of Contents B450 GAMING X 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 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 M.I.T...23 2-4 System...27 2-5 BIOS...28 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...34 2-8 Power...36 2-9 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 39 3-2 Drivers Installation 41 Regulatory Statements 42 ...
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... CPU. - 6 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ AM4 Socket: - AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation processors - The PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x4 mode when the PCIEX1_2 is empty. ŠŠ 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection...
... CPU. - 6 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ AM4 Socket: - AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation processors - The PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x4 mode when the PCIEX1_2 is empty. ŠŠ 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection...
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...138;Š Back Panel ŠŠ Connectors ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe 3.0 x4/ x2 SSD support) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the GC-TPM2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks I/O Controller ŠŠ...
...138;Š Back Panel ŠŠ Connectors ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe 3.0 x4/ x2 SSD support) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the GC-TPM2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks I/O Controller ŠŠ...
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EasyTune - Fast Boot - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - ON/OFF Charge - Smart TimeLock - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and...
EasyTune - Fast Boot - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - ON/OFF Charge - Smart TimeLock - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and...
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... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be inserted if oriented incorrectly. •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU socket and the CPU. The CPU cannot be used...
... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be inserted if oriented incorrectly. •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU socket and the CPU. The CPU cannot be used...
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... default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may vary by CPU. - 10 - 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 an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 (Note 2) and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Use this port for USB devices. Connect a monitor that memory...
... default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may vary by CPU. - 10 - 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 an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 (Note 2) and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Use this port for USB devices. Connect a monitor that memory...
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... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system...
... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system...
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...the header. Incorrect connection may lead to turn off the lights of the addressable LED strip header. your addressable LED strip to the devices. PORT Unplug the power DEBUG PORT _ 8/9) ASATA3 0/1, SATA 3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." _ S_ Before installing the cord from the power devices, outlet to be connected to Pin 1 of the LED strip, refer to the instructions on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device...
...the header. Incorrect connection may lead to turn off the lights of the addressable LED strip header. your addressable LED strip to the devices. PORT Unplug the power DEBUG PORT _ 8/9) ASATA3 0/1, SATA 3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." _ S_ Before installing the cord from the power devices, outlet to be connected to Pin 1 of the LED strip, refer to the instructions on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device...
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... pins for __a Ufew seconds. __ 3 B Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values F_USB3 F SF •• Always_ turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug 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...
... pins for __a Ufew seconds. __ 3 B Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values F_USB3 F SF •• Always_ turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug 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...
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... conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to accept or enter a sub-menu. Easy Mode allows users to quickly...
... conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to accept or enter a sub-menu. Easy Mode allows users to quickly...
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... power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). Auto sets memory multiplier according to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings...
... power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). Auto sets memory multiplier according to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings...
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... setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is present only when you to set to the motherboard CI header. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to set to Disabled...
... setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is present only when you to set to the motherboard CI header. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to set to Disabled...
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... temperature limit using the temperature curve. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails. && 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...
... temperature limit using the temperature curve. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails. && 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...
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... as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - 2-5 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support...
... as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - 2-5 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support...
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...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. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && LAN PXE Boot Option...
...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. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && LAN PXE Boot Option...
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... using the onboard audio, set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
... using the onboard audio, set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
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... Auto Sets the display resolution. 2-7 Chipset && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this memory for display. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMA Specified. && Display Resolution (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 34 - Options are : Auto (default...
... Auto Sets the display resolution. 2-7 Chipset && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this memory for display. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMA Specified. && Display Resolution (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 34 - Options are : Auto (default...
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... Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Set SATA Mode to "C-2" for more information. C-1. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be used to set up a RAID set NVMe RAID mode to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for your power supply to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. RAID levels supported include RAID 0(Stripe), RAID 1(Mirror), and RAID 10 (the selections available depend on the motherboard. Then connect the power...
... Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Set SATA Mode to "C-2" for more information. C-1. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be used to set up a RAID set NVMe RAID mode to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for your power supply to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. RAID levels supported include RAID 0(Stripe), RAID 1(Mirror), and RAID 10 (the selections available depend on the motherboard. Then connect the power...
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... Create Array option. 3. When the screen requesting you are ready to select a hard drive and press . To use the up or down arrow key to the User Input section on the main screen. Press to confirm or to return to load the driver. Copy the Hw10 folder under the \Boot folder in green. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to your USB thumb drive. 2. The location of the hard drives, simply press...
... Create Array option. 3. When the screen requesting you are ready to select a hard drive and press . To use the up or down arrow key to the User Input section on the main screen. Press to confirm or to return to load the driver. Copy the Hw10 folder under the \Boot folder in green. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to your USB thumb drive. 2. The location of the hard drives, simply press...
