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... manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Example: All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in any form or by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. No part of this manual.... For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2020 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY ...
... manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Example: All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in any form or by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. No part of this manual.... For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2020 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY ...
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Table of 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...
Table of 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...
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H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz LGA1200 CPU DDI HDMI 1.4 DDI DP 1.4 1 PCI Express ... x1 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN 1 USB Type-C™, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A Intel® H470 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 USB 2.0/1.1 USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 SPI BIOS Bus TPM LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O 1 PCI Express x4 CODEC Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line...
H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz LGA1200 CPU DDI HDMI 1.4 DDI DP 1.4 1 PCI Express ... x1 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN 1 USB Type-C™, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A Intel® H470 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 USB 2.0/1.1 USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 SPI BIOS Bus TPM LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O 1 PCI Express x4 CODEC Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line...
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...Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Fast Boot - Game Boost - ...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 Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download ...
...Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Fast Boot - Game Boost - ...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 Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download ...
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...the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer...install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA1200 CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch ... design. After the memory is recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off...
...the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer...install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA1200 CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch ... design. After the memory is recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off...
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...TXP 7 F 1 3 TXN 7 _0 1 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND _0 To enable hot-plugging f_orFthe SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on the heatsink and then rem_o3ve the hUeatsink. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set,"... 60 42 _3 U Follow the steps below to the desired mounting hole. If needed, move the standoff to correctly install an M.2 SSD in UEFI BIOS mode. Step 1: Locate the M.2 connector where you must set either with the screw. F G.QBOFM SATA3 5 3 1 420 G.QBOFM G.QBPOinFNMo. ...
...TXP 7 F 1 3 TXN 7 _0 1 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND _0 To enable hot-plugging f_orFthe SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on the heatsink and then rem_o3ve the hUeatsink. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set,"... 60 42 _3 U Follow the steps below to the desired mounting hole. If needed, move the standoff to correctly install an M.2 SSD in UEFI BIOS mode. Step 1: Locate the M.2 connector where you must set either with the screw. F G.QBOFM SATA3 5 3 1 420 G.QBOFM G.QBPOinFNMo. ...
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...- The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will...
...- The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will...
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...Platform Module) to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Pin No. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is off (S5 shutdown state). QFLED QFLASH_PLUS _3 U For how to ... F_USB30 3 - 21 - _ B S_ B B S B_ 1B5) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM COM port header can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you to update the...
...Platform Module) to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Pin No. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is off (S5 shutdown state). QFLED QFLASH_PLUS _3 U For how to ... F_USB30 3 - 21 - _ B S_ B B S B_ 1B5) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM COM port header can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you to update the...
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... F •• Always turn Replace the off your computer. B_ S _S _ 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . If tBh_e CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is turned off your battery computer and unplug the power with an equivalent one minute. (Or...makin_g them short for a few seconds. _S S_ _ B 3 18B) SCSLR_CS MOS (Clear CMOS JuUmper) _U _ Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and re_se_t the 3CMOS values to factory defaults.BTo clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to replace the battery by removing...
... F •• Always turn Replace the off your computer. B_ S _S _ 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . If tBh_e CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is turned off your battery computer and unplug the power with an equivalent one minute. (Or...makin_g them short for a few seconds. _S S_ _ B 3 18B) SCSLR_CS MOS (Clear CMOS JuUmper) _U _ Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and re_se_t the 3CMOS values to factory defaults.BTo clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to replace the battery by removing...
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... only and may result in the CMOS on . Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in system's failure to boot. 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 searches and downloads...
... only and may result in the CMOS on . Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in system's failure to boot. 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 searches and downloads...
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... of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 5 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Save... all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Switch to the Favorites submenu Capture the current screen as an image and save it to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart ...
... of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 5 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Save... all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Switch to the Favorites submenu Capture the current screen as an image and save it to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart ...
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...unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of these components. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. of CPU Cores Enabled Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. If this setting. (Default: ...Auto) && No. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you made is dependent...
...unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of these components. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. of CPU Cores Enabled Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. If this setting. (Default: ...Auto) && No. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you made is dependent...
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... Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max ... operating frequency more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to it. You can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to ...
... Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max ... operating frequency more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to it. You can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to ...
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... C8 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is exceeded, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in ...feature. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && DRAM Power Limit (...
... C8 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is exceeded, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in ...feature. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && DRAM Power Limit (...
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... Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability,...Detection Message Allows you to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory...
... Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability,...Detection Message Allows you to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory...
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...-Off by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to the graphics card. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to set the maximum amount of the AC power, or the settings may not...
...-Off by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to the graphics card. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to set the maximum amount of the AC power, or the settings may not...
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... Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control Voltage PWM mode. (Default) Voltage mode is subject to the... detection device attached to the hardware specification of each slot. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". Actual operation mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan....
... Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control Voltage PWM mode. (Default) Voltage mode is subject to the... detection device attached to the hardware specification of each slot. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". Actual operation mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan....
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When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 36 - && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails.
When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 36 - && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails.
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...switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to update the BIOS or back up the current BIOS configuration. - 37 - You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The time format is set, the default will ...set the desired value. Plug in Devices Info Displays information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your ...
...switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to update the BIOS or back up the current BIOS configuration. - 37 - You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The time format is set, the default will ...set the desired value. Plug in Devices Info Displays information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your ...
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...during the POST. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disable Link) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security...Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you to select which type of operating system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. - 38 - After configuring ...
...during the POST. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disable Link) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security...Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you to select which type of operating system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. - 38 - After configuring ...