BIOS Setup Guide
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... (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is turned on using the current version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering...
... (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is turned on using the current version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... is set to Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C8 state is available only when the motherboard chipset and the CPU used support this setting. && Active P-Core/E-Core (Note...
... is set to Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C8 state is available only when the motherboard chipset and the CPU used support this setting. && Active P-Core/E-Core (Note...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets the settings according to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to Enabled. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. && Gear Mode...
... configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets the settings according to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to Enabled. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. && Gear Mode...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...131; IO Ports && Initial Display Output (Note 1) Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note 2) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on motherboard specifications. (Note 2) This item is set to Enabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. && DVMT Pre...
...131; IO Ports && Initial Display Output (Note 1) Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note 2) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on motherboard specifications. (Note 2) This item is set to Enabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. && DVMT Pre...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... a USB storage device is enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you to determine whether to automatically download and install GIGABYTE APP Center after entering the operating system. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is installed. Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for USB storage devices. && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of the limited 4 GB memory address...
... a USB storage device is enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you to determine whether to automatically download and install GIGABYTE APP Center after entering the operating system. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is installed. Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for USB storage devices. && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of the limited 4 GB memory address...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... the SATA/M.2 connector you use, set the number of times to check the presence of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the chipset SATA controllers. && Port Enables or disables each SATA port. && SATA Port DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. && Hot plug Enables or disable...
... the SATA/M.2 connector you use, set the number of times to check the presence of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the chipset SATA controllers. && Port Enables or disables each SATA port. && SATA Port DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. && Hot plug Enables or disable...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... the chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you install a CPU that supports this button to Boot on Safe Mode Use the button to boot the system in safe mode. && Onboard DB Port LED Allows you to enable or disable the LED lighting of the motherboard debug LEDs when the system is on . && LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification...
... the chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you install a CPU that supports this button to Boot on Safe Mode Use the button to boot the system in safe mode. && Onboard DB Port LED Allows you to enable or disable the LED lighting of the motherboard debug LEDs when the system is on . && LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set the mouse cursor movement speed. && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the storage device controller...
... All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set the mouse cursor movement speed. && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the storage device controller...
Unique Features Introduction
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... you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. 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 to execute.
... you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. 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 to execute.
Unique Features Introduction
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... and boot from the main BIOS; From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that your system is complete. •• If you choose to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to update the backup BIOS after the main BIOS has been flashed and the system restarts. default setting for the BIOS switch: Boot from the main BIOS. - 6 - Connect the power cables to the 12V power connector (connect either...
... and boot from the main BIOS; From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that your system is complete. •• If you choose to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to update the backup BIOS after the main BIOS has been flashed and the system restarts. default setting for the BIOS switch: Boot from the main BIOS. - 6 - Connect the power cables to the 12V power connector (connect either...
RAID Setup Guide
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Configuring a RAID Set (B660 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 -
Configuring a RAID Set (B660 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 -
RAID Setup Guide
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... use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). •• A Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc or an Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. Installing hard drives Install the SATA hard drives or SSDs in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Number of hard Array Capacity drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No RAID 1 RAID 5 2 ≥3 Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives -1) * Size...
... use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). •• A Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc or an Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. Installing hard drives Install the SATA hard drives or SSDs in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Number of hard Array Capacity drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No RAID 1 RAID 5 2 ≥3 Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives -1) * Size...
RAID Setup Guide
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... your USB thumb drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Method 1: Copy the IRST folder under Boot in the driver disc to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 7 - If you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to the location of the driver...
... your USB thumb drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Method 1: Copy the IRST folder under Boot in the driver disc to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 7 - If you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to the location of the driver...
User Manual
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... 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 1-3 Box Contents...7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 8 2-1 Installation Precautions 8 2-2 Product Specifications 9 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 2-4 Installing the Memory 16 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 17 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 18 2-7 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 33 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 35 4-1 Operating System Installation 35 4-2 Drivers Installation 36 Chapter 5 Appendix...37 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 Regulatory Notices...38...
... 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 1-3 Box Contents...7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 8 2-1 Installation Precautions 8 2-2 Product Specifications 9 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 2-4 Installing the Memory 16 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 17 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 18 2-7 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 33 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 35 4-1 Operating System Installation 35 4-2 Drivers Installation 36 Chapter 5 Appendix...37 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 Regulatory Notices...38...
User Manual
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... for B660M AORUS PRO DDR4. - 9 - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to change the default setting first. m Only for B660M AORUS PRO. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band - BLUETOOTH 5.2 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on CPU support.) Realtek® Audio CODEC 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...
... for B660M AORUS PRO DDR4. - 9 - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to change the default setting first. m Only for B660M AORUS PRO. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band - BLUETOOTH 5.2 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on CPU support.) Realtek® Audio CODEC 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...
User Manual
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... depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for B660M A PRO AX DDR4. - 11 - EasyTune - Smart Backup - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x reset button 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2...
... depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for B660M A PRO AX DDR4. - 11 - EasyTune - Smart Backup - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x reset button 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2...
User Manual
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... have a foolproof design. m Only for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for B660M AORUS PRO DDR4. - 16 - DDR5_B2jk DDR4_B2lm DS/SS 4 Modules DS/SS...
... have a foolproof design. m Only for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for B660M AORUS PRO DDR4. - 16 - DDR5_B2jk DDR4_B2lm DS/SS 4 Modules DS/SS...
User Manual
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... chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to factory defaults. RST_SW 1 RST Pin No. The reset jumper (RST) can connect to the reset switch on /off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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...
... chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to factory defaults. RST_SW 1 RST Pin No. The reset jumper (RST) can connect to the reset switch on /off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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...
User Manual
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... and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to clear the CMOS values. To upgrade the BIOS, 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 you do it is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using...
... and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to clear the CMOS values. To upgrade the BIOS, 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 you do it is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using...
User Manual
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... BIOS settings, you are ready to your USB thumb drive. When the screen requesting you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to install the operating system. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver appears, select Browse. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model...
... BIOS settings, you are ready to your USB thumb drive. When the screen requesting you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to install the operating system. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver appears, select Browse. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model...