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...'s Manual. „„ For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual .... Changes to assist in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard B450 GAMING X Motherboard B450 GAMING X Mar. 12, 2019 Mar. 12, 2019 Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
...'s Manual. „„ For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual .... Changes to assist in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard B450 GAMING X Motherboard B450 GAMING X Mar. 12, 2019 Mar. 12, 2019 Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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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...
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...
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... right to make any changes to download the latest version of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Game Boost - Smart Keyboard - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending...
... right to make any changes to download the latest version of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Game Boost - Smart Keyboard - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending...
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...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 on hardware installation. - 9 - Installing the CPU Locate the pin ... DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications.
...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 on hardware installation. - 9 - Installing the CPU Locate the pin ... DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications.
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Refer 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 addressable LED strip header. The SATA ...
Refer 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 addressable LED strip header. The SATA ...
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... M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs (Note) and support RAID configuration. Type of device installed in the M.2 connector. Refer to correctly install an M.2 SSD in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to the following table...
... M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs (Note) and support RAID configuration. Type of device installed in the M.2 connector. Refer to correctly install an M.2 SSD in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to the following table...
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For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). Definition 1 5VDUAL 2 No Pin 1 3 SPDIFO 4 GND _USB3 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis ...
For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). Definition 1 5VDUAL 2 No Pin 1 3 SPDIFO 4 GND _USB3 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis ...
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... holder and waitBfor one . Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). _ _B _ S_ B_ S _S _ - 18 - 45 SS B S_ B Pin No. S •• Replace the battery with an incorrect model. &#...8226;• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to touch the two pins...
... holder and waitBfor one . Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). _ _B _ S_ B_ S _S _ - 18 - 45 SS B S_ B Pin No. S •• Replace the battery with an incorrect model. &#...8226;• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to touch the two pins...
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... searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you want. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows ...the user to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: T0d) Function Keys There are...
... searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you want. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows ...the user to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: T0d) Function Keys There are...
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...the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit... the BIOS Setup program Capture the current screen as an image and save it to enter Easy Mode, select BIOS default language, configure fan settings, or enter Q-Flash. 2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus...
...the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit... the BIOS Setup program Capture the current screen as an image and save it to enter Easy Mode, select BIOS default language, configure fan settings, or enter Q-Flash. 2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus...
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This page is for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter ... boot. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is dependent on the CPU being installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 23 -
This page is for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter ... boot. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is dependent on the CPU being installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 23 -
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... 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) && Opcache Control (Note 1) Enables or disables Opcache. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will ...allow a platform to let the CPU enter C states. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Core Performance Boost...
... 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) && Opcache Control (Note 1) Enables or disables Opcache. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will ...allow a platform to let the CPU enter C states. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Core Performance Boost...
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... values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to select a target to monitor and to make changes on the memory timings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor...
... values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to select a target to monitor and to make changes on the memory timings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor...
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... the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual 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... are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to the temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound.
... the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual 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... are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to the temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound.
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... Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. is week (read-only), month, date, and year. the User level only allows you to make changes to all . - 27 - You can also select... the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The time format is set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time.
... Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. is week (read-only), month, date, and year. the User level only allows you to make changes to all . - 27 - You can also select... the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The time format is set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time.
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...on the numeric keypad of the same type that are connected. To boot from the available devices. Or if you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only ...required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is present only if at system startup. This item is required for booting the system and for a specific device...
...on the numeric keypad of the same type that are connected. To boot from the available devices. Or if you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only ...required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is present only if at system startup. This item is required for booting the system and for a specific device...
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... 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 ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled...
... 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 ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled...
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...You will be requested to confirm. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to all . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system ...for the password, enter the correct one first. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to configure a user password. NOTE: Before setting the User Password,...
...You will be requested to confirm. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to all . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system ...for the password, enter the correct one first. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to configure a user password. NOTE: Before setting the User Password,...
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...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 set the display resolution. MS-DOS, for the ...) Forces Enables the onboard graphics. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Mode (Note) Specify the UMA mode. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 34 - This item is configurable only when Integrated Graphics is set to Force. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note...
...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 set the display resolution. MS-DOS, for the ...) Forces Enables the onboard graphics. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Mode (Note) Specify the UMA mode. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 34 - This item is configurable only when Integrated Graphics is set to Force. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note...
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... instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds, the system will be turned off the system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && Wake...
... instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds, the system will be turned off the system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && Wake...
