BIOS Setup Guide
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... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to the introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly...
... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to the introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. This feature only works for operating systems that supports this setting. && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is available only when the motherboard chipset and the CPU used support...
...) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. This feature only works for operating systems that supports this setting. && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is available only when the motherboard chipset and the CPU used support...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... when the motherboard chipset and the CPU used support this setting. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. The adjustable range may vary by Thermal Velocity Boost. Auto sets the settings according to the CPU specifications. && AVX Disable Allows you to set to Auto. && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to disable the AVX instruction sets on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set the CPU Flex Ratio...
... when the motherboard chipset and the CPU used support this setting. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. The adjustable range may vary by Thermal Velocity Boost. Auto sets the settings according to the CPU specifications. && AVX Disable Allows you to set to Auto. && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to disable the AVX instruction sets on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set the CPU Flex Ratio...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... when the motherboard chipset and the CPU used support this setting. && Active P-Core/E-Core (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabled Settings is set to Enabled. (Note) This item is set to Random Mode. dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving...
... when the motherboard chipset and the CPU used support this setting. && Active P-Core/E-Core (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabled Settings is set to Enabled. (Note) This item is set to Random Mode. dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... Control is set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to set to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to the CPU specifications. Auto sets...
... Control is set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to set to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to the CPU specifications. Auto sets...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... motherboard chipset support this feature. - 17 - Settings Platform Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and chipset side of the DMI link. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to chipset's PCI Express bus...
... motherboard chipset support this feature. - 17 - Settings Platform Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and chipset side of the DMI link. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to chipset's PCI Express bus...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set to turn off the computer in a month. Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this feature. - 18 - If enabled, set to Enabled, the Resume by...
... to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set to turn off the computer in a month. Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this feature. - 18 - If enabled, set to Enabled, the Resume by...
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... 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. Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. If you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the PCIEX16 slot is divided. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set...
... 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. Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. If you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the PCIEX16 slot is divided. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set...
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... is enabled. && IPv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is 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). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering...
... is enabled. && IPv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is 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). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering...
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... 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 external SATA devices. VMD setup menu (Note) Allows you to set the number of times to check the presence of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on the SATA/M.2 connector you use, set Enable VMD Global Mapping to Enabled. && Media detect count Allows you to configure the VMD controllers. To create RAID configurations, set Enable VMD controller...
... 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 external SATA devices. VMD setup menu (Note) Allows you to set the number of times to check the presence of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on the SATA/M.2 connector you use, set Enable VMD Global Mapping to Enabled. && Media detect count Allows you to configure the VMD controllers. To create RAID configurations, set Enable VMD controller...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... 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 setting. (Note) This item is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure 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...
... 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 setting. (Note) This item is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure 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...
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... boot device list. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is 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 prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to Enabled or Ultra Fast. - 25 - Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that support...
... boot device list. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is 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 prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to Enabled or Ultra Fast. - 25 - Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that support...
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... LAN controller. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to enable the 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. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power...
... LAN controller. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to enable the 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. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power...
User Manual
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 5 2-1 Installation Precautions 5 2-2 Product Specifications 6 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 2-4 Installing the Memory 12 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 13 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 14 2-7 Internal Connectors 16 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 24 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 26 Regulatory Notices...27 Contact Us...28 - 3 -
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 5 2-1 Installation Precautions 5 2-2 Product Specifications 6 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 9 2-4 Installing the Memory 12 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 13 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 14 2-7 Internal Connectors 16 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 24 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 26 Regulatory Notices...27 Contact Us...28 - 3 -
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... Chipset: - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on CPU support.) Realtek® Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. Support for audio settings. 2-2 Product Specifications...
... Chipset: - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on CPU support.) Realtek® Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. Support for audio settings. 2-2 Product Specifications...
User Manual
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..., switch the direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . After the memory is installed. 2. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 2-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one memory module is installed, the BIOS...
..., switch the direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . After the memory is installed. 2. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 2-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one memory module is installed, the BIOS...
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... to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an expansion slot...
... to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an expansion slot...
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... SATA connector supports a single SATA device. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control Connector Maximum Current Maximum Power CPU_FAN 2A 24W SYS_FAN1 2A 24W •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Most fan headers possess...
... SATA connector supports a single SATA device. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control Connector Maximum Current Maximum Power CPU_FAN 2A 24W SYS_FAN1 2A 24W •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Most fan headers possess...
User Manual
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... battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. 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...
... battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. 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...
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... battery on using the current version of GIGABYTE's website and search for how to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that you do it is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to the "BIOS Setup" page of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies...
... battery on using the current version of GIGABYTE's website and search for how to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that you do it is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to the "BIOS Setup" page of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies...