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... the Memory 17 1-4-1 4 Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 Favorites (F11 43 2-4 Tweaker...44 2-5 Settings...50 2-6 System Info...59 2-7 Boot...60 2-8 Save & Exit...63 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 65 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 65 3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and...
... the Memory 17 1-4-1 4 Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 Favorites (F11 43 2-4 Tweaker...44 2-5 Settings...50 2-6 System Info...59 2-7 Boot...60 2-8 Save & Exit...63 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 65 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 65 3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and...
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... X series processors/Intel® Core™ i9 X series processors in the LGA2066 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® X299 Express Chipset Memory Intel® Core™ X series 48-lane processors: - 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to x8 mode. Intel® Core™ X series 28-lane processors: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot...
... X series processors/Intel® Core™ i9 X series processors in the LGA2066 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® X299 Express Chipset Memory Intel® Core™ X series 48-lane processors: - 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to x8 mode. Intel® Core™ X series 28-lane processors: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot...
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... I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x noise detection header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x power button 1 x reset button 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
... I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x noise detection header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x power button 1 x reset button 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
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... system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. sion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with...
... system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. sion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with...
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... and ensure AMD CrossFire is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. C-2. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Hardware Installation - 20 - Browse to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe...
... and ensure AMD CrossFire is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. C-2. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Hardware Installation - 20 - Browse to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe...
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..., go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for USB devices. Use this port for more information. - 21 - 1-7 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the system is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is occurring (Note) To enable Q-Flash Plus function...
..., go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for USB devices. Use this port for more information. - 21 - 1-7 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the system is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is occurring (Note) To enable Q-Flash Plus function...
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... 3board Buttons, Switches and LEDs 1 BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking, helping to turn off your computer and power supply. 1 23 U __ 3 S_ _ _B Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; Hardware Installation B S_ B F _0 _F _0 F if the BOOT LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working...
... 3board Buttons, Switches and LEDs 1 BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking, helping to turn off your computer and power supply. 1 23 U __ 3 S_ _ _B Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; Hardware Installation B S_ B F _0 _F _0 F if the BOOT LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working...
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... he front panel audio header supBpoSrtSs HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to detect the noise inside the case. 1 23 S Pin No. re-place the jumper cap if the header is not in Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\System Information Viewer." Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be used to connect a noise detection cable to work or...
... he front panel audio header supBpoSrtSs HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to detect the noise inside the case. 1 23 S Pin No. re-place the jumper cap if the header is not in Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\System Information Viewer." Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be used to connect a noise detection cable to work or...
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... be used to connected an Intel® VROC Upgrade Key. 1 B_ SF _ S _S _ B_ USB 0_ B _ F_USB3 _ _B B S F_ F_USB30 3 _ S_ Hardware Installation - 38 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from 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...
... be used to connected an Intel® VROC Upgrade Key. 1 B_ SF _ S _S _ B_ USB 0_ B _ F_USB3 _ _B B S F_ F_USB30 3 _ S_ Hardware Installation - 38 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from 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...
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... is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. When the power is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. 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...
... is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. When the power is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. 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...
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...-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. The adjustable range may vary by CPU. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 45 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is set the CPU Flex Ratio. You can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings...
...-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. The adjustable range may vary by CPU. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 45 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is set the CPU Flex Ratio. You can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings...
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... Control is enabled. (Default: Auto) && Package C State limit Allows you to set a power limit for the processor. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is enabled. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of CPU cores may vary by CPU). Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU...
... Control is enabled. (Default: Auto) && Package C State limit Allows you to set a power limit for the processor. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is enabled. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of CPU cores may vary by CPU). Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU...
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...-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to be decoded in the operating system. (Default: Enabled) && IOAPIC 24-119 Entries Enables or disables this function. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 52 - Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to Disabled. && Wake on LAN Enable Enables or disables the wake on the PCIEX8_2 slot as the first display. PCIe 4 Slot Sets the graphics card on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && High Precision Timer Enables or disables High Precision...
...-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to be decoded in the operating system. (Default: Enabled) && IOAPIC 24-119 Entries Enables or disables this function. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 52 - Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to Disabled. && Wake on LAN Enable Enables or disables the wake on the PCIEX8_2 slot as the first display. PCIe 4 Slot Sets the graphics card on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && High Precision Timer Enables or disables High Precision...
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... 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. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Link Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to confirm the password. Differing from the network. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of the USB...
... 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. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Link Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to confirm the password. Differing from the network. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of the USB...
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... exit BIOS Setup. Step: Turn on the motherboard you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). C-1. Configuring a RAID Set - 66 - Figure 2 The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to Enabled.) Figure 1 Step 2: To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your computer. (If you have and the BIOS version. Under Settings\IO Ports\SATA...
... exit BIOS Setup. Step: Turn on the motherboard you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). C-1. Configuring a RAID Set - 66 - Figure 2 The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to Enabled.) Figure 1 Step 2: To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your computer. (If you have and the BIOS version. Under Settings\IO Ports\SATA...
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...(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Reset Disks to enter Configuration Utility... Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to configure a RAID array. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 763Z67WFS 763ZM7MFS Size 931...
...(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Reset Disks to enter Configuration Utility... Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to configure a RAID array. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 763Z67WFS 763ZM7MFS Size 931...
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... have to accelerate using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used to be accelerated must also be included in AHCI mode, please follow the on the Optane™ memory will be a SATA hard drive or M.2 SATA SSD. 6. System Requirements 1. An Intel® Core™ X series 48-lane processor 2. The motherboard driver disc. All data on -screen instructions to complete the settings, and then the...
... have to accelerate using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used to be accelerated must also be included in AHCI mode, please follow the on the Optane™ memory will be a SATA hard drive or M.2 SATA SSD. 6. System Requirements 1. An Intel® Core™ X series 48-lane processor 2. The motherboard driver disc. All data on -screen instructions to complete the settings, and then the...
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...™ Memory on which drive to use. When completed, restart the system. The other(s) can select specific folders, files, or applications to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is disabled. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. Step 3: Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is installed, you install more than...
...™ Memory on which drive to use. When completed, restart the system. The other(s) can select specific folders, files, or applications to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is disabled. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. Step 3: Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is installed, you install more than...
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... M.2 connector used. 3-4 Configuring Intel® Virtual RAID on the motherboard and install the Intel® NVMe SSDs in the PCIe slot(s) or the M.2 connector(s) controlled by the same VMD controller. Intel® 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. Then go to the BIOS Setup, make sure to Settings\IO Ports\SATA...
... M.2 connector used. 3-4 Configuring Intel® Virtual RAID on the motherboard and install the Intel® NVMe SSDs in the PCIe slot(s) or the M.2 connector(s) controlled by the same VMD controller. Intel® 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. Then go to the BIOS Setup, make sure to Settings\IO Ports\SATA...
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... (install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). The problem is verified and solved. The problem is verified and solved. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Yes Check if there is unable to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
... (install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). The problem is verified and solved. The problem is verified and solved. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Yes Check if there is unable to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.