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... Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 22 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 24 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 M.I.T...43 2-4 System...55 2-5 BIOS...56 2-6 Peripherals...59 2-7 Chipset...62 2-8 Power...63 2-9 Save & Exit...65 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 67 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 67 3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 3-3 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 84 3-4 Configuring Intel® Virtual RAID...
... Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 22 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 24 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 M.I.T...43 2-4 System...55 2-5 BIOS...56 2-6 Peripherals...59 2-7 Chipset...62 2-8 Power...63 2-9 Save & Exit...65 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 67 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 67 3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 3-3 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 84 3-4 Configuring Intel® Virtual RAID...
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... system memory Intel® Core™ X series 44-lane/28-lane processors: - 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration," for the installation notices for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * The M.2 connector supports SATA RAID only. * Refer to "1-6 Setting up...
... system memory Intel® Core™ X series 44-lane/28-lane processors: - 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration," for the installation notices for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * The M.2 connector supports SATA RAID only. * Refer to "1-6 Setting up...
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PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on...
PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on...
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... slots. CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards. (Note 3) When two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Refer to the manual that came with two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that support the 4-way/3-way CrossFire/SLI technology, please refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver (For the latest GPUs that you connect the power cable from the power supply...
... slots. CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards. (Note 3) When two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Refer to the manual that came with two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that support the 4-way/3-way CrossFire/SLI technology, please refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver (For the latest GPUs that you connect the power cable from the power supply...
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... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. if the BOOT LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working properly after system power-on , that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn...
... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. if the BOOT LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working properly after system power-on , that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn...
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... more graphics cards are 4-pin. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect it is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are installed, we recommend that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from the power supply to this connector...
... more graphics cards are 4-pin. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect it is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are installed, we recommend that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from the power supply to this connector...
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... power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be used to turn on configuring a RAID array. 7531 SATA3 6 4 2 0 7 1 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to the instructions in Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "AUPSPB Before installing C0_eBnter\RGB Fusion." Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Hardware Installation DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT...
... power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be used to turn on configuring a RAID array. 7531 SATA3 6 4 2 0 7 1 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to the instructions in Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "AUPSPB Before installing C0_eBnter\RGB Fusion." Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Hardware Installation DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT...
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... 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. Hardware Installation B_ USB 0_ B 22) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 1 _ F_USB3 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 23) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values...
... 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. Hardware Installation B_ USB 0_ B 22) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 1 _ F_USB3 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 23) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values...
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... turned off, the battery on . For instructions on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that you need to) to boot. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering...
... turned off, the battery on . For instructions on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that you need to) to boot. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering...
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... up its operating frequency more enhanced power-saving state than C3. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode and how long it . Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) 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...
... up its operating frequency more enhanced power-saving state than C3. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode and how long it . Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) 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...
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... processor. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Depending on XMP memory module(s) to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that is the memory frequency that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. BIOS Setup - 46 - Auto lets the BIOS...
... processor. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Depending on XMP memory module(s) to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that is the memory frequency that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. BIOS Setup - 46 - Auto lets the BIOS...
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... supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from the available devices. Press on this type is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 56 - Or if you want to enter...
... supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from the available devices. Press on this type is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 56 - Or if you want to enter...
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... Boot is set to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting...
... Boot is set to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting...
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... display. && OnBoard LAN Controller (LAN2) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). 2-6 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && EZ RAID Allows you to be decoded in network card instead of the monitor display from the PCI Express graphics cards. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot...
... display. && OnBoard LAN Controller (LAN2) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). 2-6 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && EZ RAID Allows you to be decoded in network card instead of the monitor display from the PCI Express graphics cards. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot...
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... Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable when LEDs...
... Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable when LEDs...
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...[ MAIN MENU ] 4. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Enabled. Option ROM - 15.7.0.2925 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Physical Devices : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size 931.5GB 931.5GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to configure a RAID array. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility...
...[ MAIN MENU ] 4. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Enabled. Option ROM - 15.7.0.2925 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Physical Devices : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size 931.5GB 931.5GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to configure a RAID array. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility...
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... 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. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. (Note) The maximum number of hard drives for an OS RAID volume is recommended that you use SSDs with identical model and capacity). 3-4 Configuring Intel® Virtual RAID on the motherboard, install the Intel® NVMe SSDs in PCIe slot(s), and install the graphics card...
... 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. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. (Note) The maximum number of hard drives for an OS RAID volume is recommended that you use SSDs with identical model and capacity). 3-4 Configuring Intel® Virtual RAID on the motherboard, install the Intel® NVMe SSDs in PCIe slot(s), and install the graphics card...
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...) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. If you have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in and out) to be Side speaker out through the audio driver. •• Audio signals will be simultaneously processed. A. Chapter 6 Appendix 6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...
...) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. If you have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in and out) to be Side speaker out through the audio driver. •• Audio signals will be simultaneously processed. A. Chapter 6 Appendix 6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...
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... record the sound. It is recommended that you can set the volumes at the same time. Step 2: Connect your computer. Appendix - 122 - 6-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. On the Windows desktop, click...
... record the sound. It is recommended that you can set the volumes at the same time. Step 2: Connect your computer. Appendix - 122 - 6-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. On the Windows desktop, click...
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... boot successfully. The problem is display on , is verified and solved. Appendix Yes Check if there is verified and solved. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 127 - Select "Load Optimized Defaults." No The keyboard or keyboard connector...
... boot successfully. The problem is display on , is verified and solved. Appendix Yes Check if there is verified and solved. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 127 - Select "Load Optimized Defaults." No The keyboard or keyboard connector...