BIOS Setup Guide
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... the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for how to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to...
... the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for how to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... CPU cores may vary by CPU). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Note) This item is set to disable the HT feature for each CPU core. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is available only when the motherboard chipset and the CPU used support this setting. && Active P-Core/E-Core (Note...
... CPU cores may vary by CPU). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Note) This item is set to disable the HT feature for each CPU core. This item is configurable only when C-States Control 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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... enabled. Disabled Disables this function. Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. && Gear Mode (Note) Allows you to improve the maximum OC frequency potential. (Note) This item is set to Enabled. && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set to the CPU specifications. Auto sets...
... enabled. Disabled Disables this function. Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. && Gear Mode (Note) Allows you to improve the maximum OC frequency potential. (Note) This item is set to Enabled. && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set to the CPU specifications. Auto sets...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. && DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size 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 divided. Options are : 128MB, 256MB...
... Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. && DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size 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 divided. Options are : 128MB, 256MB...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... connected to the Internet. USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This item is configurable only when Network Stack is installed. Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers...
... connected to the Internet. USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This item is configurable only when Network Stack is installed. Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... set the number of times to check the presence of GIGABYTE's website for external SATA devices. VMD setup menu Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support 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...
... set the number of times to check the presence of GIGABYTE's website for external SATA devices. VMD setup menu Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support 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...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... of the RST_SW Button) Set this button to HW Reset Use the button to reset your system. Set this button to Switch LED On/Off Use the button to turn on/off the motherboard LEDs. Set this button to Enter BIOS Setup Use the button to enter the BIOS Setup. Set 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 Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft...
... of the RST_SW Button) Set this button to HW Reset Use the button to reset your system. Set this button to Switch LED On/Off Use the button to turn on/off the motherboard LEDs. Set this button to Enter BIOS Setup Use the button to enter the BIOS Setup. Set 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 Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... Fast Boot is set to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disable Link All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of...
... Fast Boot is set to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disable Link All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of...
Unique Features Introduction
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...) and main power connector. 4. Please turn on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the Q-Flash Plus port on the Q-Flash Plus port. default setting for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) •• On motherboards with DualBIOS™, the DualBIOS™ feature will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. (Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32 file system.) 3. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. After completion, the system will stop flashing when the BIOS flashing is...
...) and main power connector. 4. Please turn on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the Q-Flash Plus port on the Q-Flash Plus port. default setting for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) •• On motherboards with DualBIOS™, the DualBIOS™ feature will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. (Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32 file system.) 3. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. After completion, the system will stop flashing when the BIOS flashing is...
RAID Setup Guide
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Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Configuring a RAID Set (B660 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C.
Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Configuring a RAID Set (B660 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C.
RAID Setup Guide
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Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. - 2 - C. Create RAID configurations. (Note) D. Install the RAID driver and operating system. Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings A. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Installing hard drives Install the SATA hard drives or SSDs in your power supply to the hard drives. (Note) Skip this step if you do not want to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you begin, please prepare the...
Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. - 2 - C. Create RAID configurations. (Note) D. Install the RAID driver and operating system. Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings A. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Installing hard drives Install the SATA hard drives or SSDs in your power supply to the hard drives. (Note) Skip this step if you do not want to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you begin, please prepare the...
RAID Setup Guide
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... Boot in the driver disc to the location of the driver. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Method 2: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID...
... Boot in the driver disc to the location of the driver. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Method 2: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID...
User Manual
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.... 1.1) - NN Only for B660M DS3H DDR4. - 7 - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Modulej - BLUETOOTH 5.2 - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B660 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Support for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666...
.... 1.1) - NN Only for B660M DS3H DDR4. - 7 - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Modulej - BLUETOOTH 5.2 - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B660 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Support for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666...
User Manual
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...24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x addressable LED strip header 1 x RGB LED strip header 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 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 k 1 x parallel port header k 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper MM Only for B660M DS3H AX DDR4.
...24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x addressable LED strip header 1 x RGB LED strip header 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 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 k 1 x parallel port header k 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper MM Only for B660M DS3H AX DDR4.
User Manual
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... supported will depend 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 APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on the cooler you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. Game Boost - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install MM Only for B660M DS3H DDR4. - 9 - Fast Boot - Smart...
... supported will depend 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 APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on the cooler you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. Game Boost - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install MM Only for B660M DS3H DDR4. - 9 - Fast Boot - Smart...
User Manual
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...channel LPCM audio output. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of GIGABYTE's website for better signal reception. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. You can use this port for B660M DS3H AX DDR4. MM Only for USB devices. Tighten the antennas to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. You can use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 2-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port (Q-Flash...
...channel LPCM audio output. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of GIGABYTE's website for better signal reception. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. You can use this port for B660M DS3H AX DDR4. MM Only for USB devices. Tighten the antennas to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. You can use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 2-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port (Q-Flash...
User Manual
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... "BIOS Setup" page of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The speed control function requires the use of GIGABYTE's website and search for "SATA Configuration" for the SATA ports, please navigate to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are 4-pin. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are compatible with fan speed control design. DEBUG PORT 7 4 SATA3 5 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 G.QBOFM 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 77 1 SATA3 67 1 To enable hot-plugging...
... "BIOS Setup" page of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The speed control function requires the use of GIGABYTE's website and search for "SATA Configuration" for the SATA ports, please navigate to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are 4-pin. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are compatible with fan speed control design. DEBUG PORT 7 4 SATA3 5 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 G.QBOFM 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 77 1 SATA3 67 1 To enable hot-plugging...
User Manual
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... power cord from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always 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 the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for a few seconds. Plug in the CMOS...
... power cord from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always 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 the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for a few seconds. Plug in the CMOS...
User Manual
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... system in the CMOS on configuring BIOS Setup. - 30 - To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to the "BIOS Setup" page of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •...
... system in the CMOS on configuring BIOS Setup. - 30 - To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to the "BIOS Setup" page of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •...
User Manual
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... installation. - 32 - Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you need to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID...
... installation. - 32 - Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you need to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID...