Audio Setup Guide
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... audio jack. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you connect. Configuring Audio Input and Output 1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. A. Then click OK. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the type of device you have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Configuring Speakers Step 1: After installing the audio driver...
... audio jack. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you connect. Configuring Audio Input and Output 1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. A. Then click OK. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the type of device you have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Configuring Speakers Step 1: After installing the audio driver...
Audio Setup Guide
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... microphone functionality. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. Then configure the jack for the microphone, you set the Microphone Boost level on the front panel. Step 2: Connect your computer. On the Windows desktop, click the...
... microphone functionality. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. Then configure the jack for the microphone, you set the Microphone Boost level on the front panel. Step 2: Connect your computer. On the Windows desktop, click the...
Unique Features Introduction
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Motherboards that matches your computer. With Q-Flash you to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will download the latest BIOS file from the USB flash drive connected to a specific USB port. What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. X299AORUSGaming7.F1) to ensure normal system operation. However, if the main BIOS is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows...
Motherboards that matches your computer. With Q-Flash you to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will download the latest BIOS file from the USB flash drive connected to a specific USB port. What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. X299AORUSGaming7.F1) to ensure normal system operation. However, if the main BIOS is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows...
RAID Setup Guide
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... BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. All Rights Reserved. RAID Volumes : None defined. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 15.7.0.2925 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume 3. Acceleration Options 6. Physical Devices : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size 931.5GB 931.5GB Type...
... BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. All Rights Reserved. RAID Volumes : None defined. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 15.7.0.2925 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume 3. Acceleration Options 6. Physical Devices : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size 931.5GB 931.5GB Type...
RAID VROC manual
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... BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to enter Configuration Utility... Option ROM - 15.7.0.2925 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Figure 13 Step 2: After you want to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). Recovery Volume Options 5. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Physical Devices : ID Device Model...
... BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to enter Configuration Utility... Option ROM - 15.7.0.2925 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Figure 13 Step 2: After you want to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). Recovery Volume Options 5. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Physical Devices : ID Device Model...
RAID VROC manual
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... VROC Upgrade Key Supported RAID Levels No Key Installed RAID 0 Standard Key RAID 0, 1, 10 Premium Key RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 Installation Guidelines A-1: Hardware Installation Plug the Intel® VROC Upgrade Key into the VROC header on CPU (Intel® VROC) System Requirements 1. Configuring Intel® Virtual RAID on the motherboard and install the Intel® NVMe SSDs in the PCIe slots managed by the CPU. PCIEX4_1 r r PCIEX16_2 r r PCIEX8 a a X299 AORUS Gaming 7/X299 AORUS Ultra Gaming (Pro) PCIe Slot PCIEX16_1 PCIEX4_1 44-lane CPU Installed r a 28-lane CPU Installed...
... VROC Upgrade Key Supported RAID Levels No Key Installed RAID 0 Standard Key RAID 0, 1, 10 Premium Key RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 Installation Guidelines A-1: Hardware Installation Plug the Intel® VROC Upgrade Key into the VROC header on CPU (Intel® VROC) System Requirements 1. Configuring Intel® Virtual RAID on the motherboard and install the Intel® NVMe SSDs in the PCIe slots managed by the CPU. PCIEX4_1 r r PCIEX16_2 r r PCIEX8 a a X299 AORUS Gaming 7/X299 AORUS Ultra Gaming (Pro) PCIe Slot PCIEX16_1 PCIEX4_1 44-lane CPU Installed r a 28-lane CPU Installed...
Users Manual
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... of Contents X299 AORUS Gaming 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 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 11 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 M.I.T...23 2-3 System...29 2-4 BIOS...30 2-5 Peripherals...33 2-6 Chipset...36 2-7 Power...37 2-8 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 40...
... of Contents X299 AORUS Gaming 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 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 11 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 M.I.T...23 2-3 System...29 2-4 BIOS...30 2-5 Peripherals...33 2-6 Chipset...36 2-7 Power...37 2-8 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 40...
Users Manual
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... panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers - 6 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Supports Intel® Core™ i7-7740X and i5-7640X (4 Cores) processors in the LGA2066 package only (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® X299 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory Dual channel memory...
... panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers - 6 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Supports Intel® Core™ i7-7740X and i5-7640X (4 Cores) processors in the LGA2066 package only (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® X299 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory Dual channel memory...
Users Manual
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 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 2 x system fan headers 1 x 3 Amp fan/water cooling pump header 1 x digital LED strip header 1 x digital LED strip power select jumper 2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable headers 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x ...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 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 2 x system fan headers 1 x 3 Amp fan/water cooling pump header 1 x digital LED strip header 1 x digital LED strip power select jumper 2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable headers 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x ...
Users Manual
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... bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is set up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. Refer to the manual that support the 3-way CrossFire technology, please refer to the manual of the cards. Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- Procedure and driver screen...
... bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is set up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. Refer to the manual that support the 3-way CrossFire technology, please refer to the manual of the cards. Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- Procedure and driver screen...
Users Manual
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... Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 22) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, graphics card, memory, and operating system are not able to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Replace the battery. 4. CPU DRAM CPU: CPU status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED DRAM: Memory status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED BOOT VGA - 21 - Plug in the power...
... Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 22) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, graphics card, memory, and operating system are not able to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Replace the battery. 4. CPU DRAM CPU: CPU status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED DRAM: Memory status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED BOOT VGA - 21 - Plug in the power...
Users Manual
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... when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. && CLR (MESH) Ratio Allows you to set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at Turbo C1 speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. For more enhanced power-saving state...
... when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. && CLR (MESH) Ratio Allows you to set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at Turbo C1 speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. For more enhanced power-saving state...
Users Manual
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... install a CPU that support this feature. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings...
... install a CPU that support this feature. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings...
Users Manual
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...`` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan/pump. && Fan/Pump Stop Enables or disables the fan/pump stop function. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 28...
...`` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan/pump. && Fan/Pump Stop Enables or disables the fan/pump stop function. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 28...
Users Manual
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.... Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. This item is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that support GPT format will be 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 Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup...
.... Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. This item is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that support GPT format will be 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 Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup...
Users Manual
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...(Default: 1 X) && 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. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && 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 you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled...
...(Default: 1 X) && 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. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && 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 you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled...
Users Manual
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... system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) - 33 - 2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the onboard graphics or the installed PCI Express graphics card. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. && EZ RAID Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation...
... system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) - 33 - 2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the onboard graphics or the installed PCI Express graphics card. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. && EZ RAID Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation...
Users Manual
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... be used to set up a RAID set SATA Mode Selection to the hard drives. Turn on the EZ RAID item. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to "C-3" for RAID in this section may differ from your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Note 1) An M.2 PCIe...
... be used to set up a RAID set SATA Mode Selection to the hard drives. Turn on the EZ RAID item. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to "C-3" for RAID in this section may differ from your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Note 1) An M.2 PCIe...
Users Manual
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... BIOS and set from 4 KB to the array. Press to enter Configuration Utility". C-2. Enter a volume name with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Exit in the RAID array. Once you 'll be set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to 128 KB. When completed, you press + , the MAIN MENU screen...
... BIOS and set from 4 KB to the array. Press to enter Configuration Utility". C-2. Enter a volume name with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Exit in the RAID array. Once you 'll be set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to 128 KB. When completed, you press + , the MAIN MENU screen...
Users Manual
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... going to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. Click Yes to AHCI. The location of the driver. The Optane™ memory must have to install. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in AHCI mode, please install the Optane™ memory in a RAID array. 4. If the operating system to be accelerated. 3. Boot from the Start menu. Then...
... going to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. Click Yes to AHCI. The location of the driver. The Optane™ memory must have to install. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in AHCI mode, please install the Optane™ memory in a RAID array. 4. If the operating system to be accelerated. 3. Boot from the Start menu. Then...