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... Contents H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout 4 H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 Favorites (F11 25 2-4 Tweaker...26 2-5 Settings...31 2-6 System Info...37 2-7 Boot...38 2-8 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3-2 Installing...
... Contents H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout 4 H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 Favorites (F11 25 2-4 Tweaker...26 2-5 Settings...31 2-6 System Info...37 2-7 Boot...38 2-8 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3-2 Installing...
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WIFI a, b, g, n, ac with CPU Chipset Intel® H470 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors: - Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * 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 x4 (PCIEX4) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of 512...
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac with CPU Chipset Intel® H470 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors: - Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * 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 x4 (PCIEX4) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of 512...
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... USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 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) 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
... USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 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) 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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... Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the 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. Supported functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices...
... Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the 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. Supported functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices...
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.... (Or you begin to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you wish to install the CPU: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off from the load plate automatically during the...
.... (Or you begin to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you wish to install the CPU: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off from the load plate automatically during the...
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... - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with your DisplayPort-supported monitor. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for Blu-ray UHD playback. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this connector to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect an antenna. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality...
... - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with your DisplayPort-supported monitor. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for Blu-ray UHD playback. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this connector to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect an antenna. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality...
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... Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. •• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and...
... Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. •• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and...
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... one . CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED - 22 - Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory def_ault_sB(select Load Optim_ ized Defaults) oSr _ manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Open: Normal SF Short: C_lear CMOS Values F_USB3 F •• Always turn Replace the off your battery computer and...
... one . CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED - 22 - Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory def_ault_sB(select Load Optim_ ized Defaults) oSr _ manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Open: Normal SF Short: C_lear CMOS Values F_USB3 F •• Always turn Replace the off your battery computer and...
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... introductions of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to accept or enter a sub-menu. Inadequate BIOS flashing may differ by BIOS version. - 23 - Function Keys There are for optimum performance. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you do it...
... introductions of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to accept or enter a sub-menu. Inadequate BIOS flashing may differ by BIOS version. - 23 - Function Keys There are for optimum performance. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you do it...
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... CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of AVX ratio. Advanced CPU Settings && CPU Over Temperature Protection (Note) Allows you to fine-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency for the installed CPU. This feature only works for advanced users only and we recommend you made is for operating systems that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock...
... CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of AVX ratio. Advanced CPU Settings && CPU Over Temperature Protection (Note) Allows you to fine-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency for the installed CPU. This feature only works for advanced users only and we recommend you made is for operating systems that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock...
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... Max Technology 3.0. For more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. dd Active Turbo Ratios && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~10-Core Active) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/Energy Efficient Turbo (Note) Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings. && Voltage...
... Max Technology 3.0. For more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. dd Active Turbo Ratios && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~10-Core Active) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/Energy Efficient Turbo (Note) Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings. && Voltage...
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... system will enter suspend mode. && Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off the computer in a month. Wake up...
... system will enter suspend mode. && Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off the computer in a month. Wake up...
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... the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be decoded in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the network to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. && OnBoard LAN Controller...
... the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be decoded in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the network to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. && OnBoard LAN Controller...
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... the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. The Software Controlled option allows you to set the number of times to check the presence of the motherboard LEDs in System Power On State is enabled. (Default: 1) NVMe Configuration Displays information on . (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to quickly set the lighting mode of media. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Intel(R) Ethernet Connection...
... the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. The Software Controlled option allows you to set the number of times to check the presence of the motherboard LEDs in System Power On State is enabled. (Default: 1) NVMe Configuration Displays information on . (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to quickly set the lighting mode of media. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Intel(R) Ethernet Connection...
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... Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. Actual operation mode is removed, this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to the temperature. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. You can set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS...
... Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. Actual operation mode is removed, this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to the temperature. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. You can set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS...
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... movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && 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. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the 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...
... movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && 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. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the 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...
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... the type of hard drives you use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled. 2. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the motherboard. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this section may differ from your motherboard. To use , set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to Manual. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer...
... the type of hard drives you use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled. 2. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the motherboard. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this section may differ from your motherboard. To use , set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to Manual. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer...
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... hard drives are installed, they will appear. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. After completing, you have selected the stripe block size, set the stripe block size. C-3. Next, go to Boot and set to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be included in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to 128 KB. 3. The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to enter the RAID Configuration Utility...
... hard drives are installed, they will appear. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. After completing, you have selected the stripe block size, set the stripe block size. C-3. Next, go to Boot and set to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be included in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to 128 KB. 3. The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to enter the RAID Configuration Utility...
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... hard drive/SSD to the USB flash drive and select the location of the driver is installed, we recommend that you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. The system drive must also be accelerated must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on the Optane™ memory will appear automatically. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in AHCI mode, please follow the on-screen instructions...
... hard drive/SSD to the USB flash drive and select the location of the driver is installed, we recommend that you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. The system drive must also be accelerated must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on the Optane™ memory will appear automatically. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in AHCI mode, please follow the on-screen instructions...
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...; Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used must have at least 32 GB capacity.) •• An Optane™ memory cannot be used as data drive(s). •• Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set to use. If you install more than one Optane™ memory...
...; Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used must have at least 32 GB capacity.) •• An Optane™ memory cannot be used as data drive(s). •• Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set to use. If you install more than one Optane™ memory...