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... Contents C246N-WU2 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...28 2-5 BIOS...29 2-6 Peripherals...32 2-7 Chipset...35 2-8 Power...37 2-9 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 40 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 42 3-3 Drivers...
... Contents C246N-WU2 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...28 2-5 BIOS...29 2-6 Peripherals...32 2-7 Chipset...35 2-8 Power...37 2-9 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 40 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 42 3-3 Drivers...
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...; High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 2 x Intel® GbE LAN chips (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA...
...; High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 2 x Intel® GbE LAN chips (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA...
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...Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support - 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA Detection Headers (SATA_SGP1/2) 1 x SATA power connector 1 x CPU fan...
...Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support - 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA Detection Headers (SATA_SGP1/2) 1 x SATA power connector 1 x CPU fan...
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... power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Use this port...
... power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Use this port...
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... the option Mute the internal output device, when an external headphone plugged in the lower left corner of the LAN port LEDs. The maximum supported resolution is compatible to select Realtek Audio Console, enter the Device advanced settings tab in . Use this port to proceed with 7.1-channel settings. Please go to the Start menu to the USB 2.0 specification. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Activity LED: State...
... the option Mute the internal output device, when an external headphone plugged in the lower left corner of the LAN port LEDs. The maximum supported resolution is compatible to select Realtek Audio Console, enter the Device advanced settings tab in . Use this port to proceed with 7.1-channel settings. Please go to the Start menu to the USB 2.0 specification. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Activity LED: State...
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... the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is used (500W or greater). The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to connect it in the correct orientation. When connecting a fan cable, be used that can withstand high power consumption be sure to the CPU. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper...
... the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is used (500W or greater). The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to connect it in the correct orientation. When connecting a fan cable, be used that can withstand high power consumption be sure to the CPU. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper...
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... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 19 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard...
... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 19 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard...
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... (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for reference only and may result in the CMOS on the motherboard. 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...
... (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for reference only and may result in the CMOS on the motherboard. 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...
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... system's failure to set the Graphics Slice Ratio. && Graphics UnSlice Ratio (Note) Allows you made is for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Host Clock Value Displays the current operating Host Clock frequency. && Graphics Slice Ratio...
... system's failure to set the Graphics Slice Ratio. && Graphics UnSlice Ratio (Note) Allows you made is for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Host Clock Value Displays the current operating Host Clock frequency. && Graphics Slice Ratio...
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... works for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && No. The adjustable range may vary by CPU. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables...
... works for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && No. The adjustable range may vary by CPU. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables...
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... configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to determine whether to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. For more enhanced power-saving state than C8. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that lets the processor...
... configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to determine whether to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. For more enhanced power-saving state than C8. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that lets the processor...
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... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order 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 required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. To boot from the available devices. This item is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such...
... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order 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 required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. To boot from the available devices. This item is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such...
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... to be installed. (Default: Windows 8/10) && 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 ROM Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal Boot Enables normal...
... to be installed. (Default: Windows 8/10) && 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 ROM Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal Boot Enables normal...
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...the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller (Intel® GbE LAN Chip, LAN2) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the monitor display from malicious software. The Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this item to Disabled. && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or...
...the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller (Intel® GbE LAN Chip, LAN2) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the monitor display from malicious software. The Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this item to Disabled. && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or...
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... SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable/disable Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) for remote computer management on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 34 - && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you can press to check the presence of media. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Plug...
... SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable/disable Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) for remote computer management on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 34 - && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you can press to check the presence of media. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Plug...
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... graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). 2-7 Chipset && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && PCH LAN Controller...
... graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). 2-7 Chipset && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && PCH LAN Controller...
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...: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Any Key Press any key to turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. 2-8 Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG...
...: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Any Key Press any key to turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. 2-8 Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG...
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... RST Configuration to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-2." To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you use, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to set up a RAID set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under the Name item and press . Next, use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power...
... RST Configuration to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-2." To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you use, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to set up a RAID set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under the Name item and press . Next, use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power...
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... selected the stripe block size, set from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to begin creating the RAID array. Press the key on the hard drives to be set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to check for details on the Create Volume item to be set the volume capacity. 5. Under RAID Volumes you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for information on...
... selected the stripe block size, set from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to begin creating the RAID array. Press the key on the hard drives to be set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to check for details on the Create Volume item to be set the volume capacity. 5. Under RAID Volumes you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for information on...
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... Legacy OROM is disabled. Go to the USB flash drive and select the location of the driver is disabled. 2. If you must disable it using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used must have equal or smaller capacity than the hard drive/SSD to be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to RST Controlled. 3. Click Enable. Then browse to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration...
... Legacy OROM is disabled. Go to the USB flash drive and select the location of the driver is disabled. 2. If you must disable it using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used must have equal or smaller capacity than the hard drive/SSD to be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to RST Controlled. 3. Click Enable. Then browse to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration...