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... respective owners. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-X150-PLUS WS Motherboard GA-X150-PLUS WS Nov. 6, 2015 Nov. 6, 2015 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved...
... respective owners. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-X150-PLUS WS Motherboard GA-X150-PLUS WS Nov. 6, 2015 Nov. 6, 2015 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved...
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Table of Contents GA-X150-PLUS WS 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 M.I.T...21 2-3 System Information 26 2-4 BIOS Features 27 2-5 Peripherals...30 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power Management 33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 3-2 Drivers Installation 38 Regulatory ...
Table of Contents GA-X150-PLUS WS 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 M.I.T...21 2-3 System Information 26 2-4 BIOS Features 27 2-5 Peripherals...30 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power Management 33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 3-2 Drivers Installation 38 Regulatory ...
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...) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at up to x1 mode when a PCI Express x1 slot is populated. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of the PCI Express slots conform to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technology Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2/x1 SSD support) - 1 x SATA Express connector * The SATA Express connector is not compatible with regular SATA devices. - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors -
...) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at up to x1 mode when a PCI Express x1 slot is populated. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of the PCI Express slots conform to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technology Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2/x1 SSD support) - 1 x SATA Express connector * The SATA Express connector is not compatible with regular SATA devices. - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors -
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... ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x SATA Express connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port...
... ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x SATA Express connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port...
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...; Locate the pin one direction. It is recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the CPU. After the memory is...
...; Locate the pin one direction. It is recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the CPU. After the memory is...
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... motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this port for USB devices. - 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 the memory in the same colored sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect...
... motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this port for USB devices. - 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 the memory in the same colored sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect...
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... motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Connect the power supply cable to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. If the 12V power connector is the ground wire...
... motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Connect the power supply cable to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. If the 12V power connector is the ground wire...
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... S_ Short: Clear CMOS Values _ •• Always turn 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 (refer to factory defaults. S 1 23 1 23 1 1 23 1 1 23 1 23 1 1 23 1 23 S B SS 16) TPM (Trusted Platform Module HBe_ader) You may connect...
... S_ Short: Clear CMOS Values _ •• Always turn 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 (refer to factory defaults. S 1 23 1 23 1 1 23 1 1 23 1 23 1 1 23 1 23 S B SS 16) TPM (Trusted Platform Module HBe_ader) You may connect...
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... BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 20 - Or you can 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 searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system's failure...
... BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 20 - Or you can 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 searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system's failure...
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... occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. 2-2 M.I .T. The adjustable range is for the installed CPU. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature and CPU voltage, etc...
... occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. 2-2 M.I .T. The adjustable range is for the installed CPU. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature and CPU voltage, etc...
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... for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set the power limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power...
... for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set the power limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power...
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... on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to automatically lower the CPU turbo ratio if the CPU voltage/temperature is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode( Note 2) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. the second is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module...
... on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to automatically lower the CPU turbo ratio if the CPU voltage/temperature is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode( Note 2) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. the second is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module...
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.... `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to...
.... `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to...
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... 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 required for booting the system and for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 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 entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO...
... 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 required for booting the system and for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 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 entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO...
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... legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Enabled. && SATA Support All Sata DevicesAll SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Enabled...
... legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Enabled. && SATA Support All Sata DevicesAll SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Enabled...
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... configure an administrator password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether 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. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Network Stack Disables or enables booting...
... configure an administrator password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether 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. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Network Stack Disables or enables booting...
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... Enables RAID for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 31 - && Device Select Allows you to select whether to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power...
... Enables RAID for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 31 - && Device Select Allows you to select whether to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power...
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... ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. When the power supply is set to Enabled. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is at low load, a self-protection will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) - 34 - This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific...
... ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. When the power supply is set to Enabled. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is at low load, a self-protection will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) - 34 - This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific...
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...your power supply to the hard drive. If you want to Disabled. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard. Or install your computer Connect the SATA signal cables to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." Turn on the motherboard. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. To create RAID, set with identical model and capacity). •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB flash drive. Refer to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the M.2 connector(s) on...
...your power supply to the hard drive. If you want to Disabled. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard. Or install your computer Connect the SATA signal cables to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." Turn on the motherboard. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. To create RAID, set with identical model and capacity). •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB flash drive. Refer to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the M.2 connector(s) on...
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... Storage Technology screen. Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be brought back to the steps below: 1. After setting the capacity, move to install the operating system. Under RAID Volumes you are marked with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Installing...
... Storage Technology screen. Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be brought back to the steps below: 1. After setting the capacity, move to install the operating system. Under RAID Volumes you are marked with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Installing...