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To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. X299X AORUS MASTER User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-X29XAMR-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. X299X AORUS MASTER User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-X29XAMR-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
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... : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part...
... : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part...
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Box Contents 55 X299X AORUS MASTER motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 One Wi-Fi antenna 55 One addressable LED strip adapter cable 55 Two RGB LED strip ...
Box Contents 55 X299X AORUS MASTER motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 One Wi-Fi antenna 55 One addressable LED strip adapter cable 55 Two RGB LED strip ...
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... sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on top of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power...
... sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on top of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power...
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... process may adhere to the CPU. Next, fully tighten the four screws. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan...
... process may adhere to the CPU. Next, fully tighten the four screws. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan...
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... fully inserted into the slot. 4. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. sion card(s). 7. Make...
... fully inserted into the slot. 4. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. sion card(s). 7. Make...
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...Insert the CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install the graphics cards on your graphics cards. Refer to the manual that came with sufficient power is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics... is set to the Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots.
...Insert the CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install the graphics cards on your graphics cards. Refer to the manual that came with sufficient power is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics... is set to the Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots.
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... and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, 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. RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection...
... and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, 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. RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection...
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... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. S_ S_ S_ U B_ 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to...
... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. S_ S_ S_ U B_ 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to...
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... configure AVX 512 instructions. (Default: Auto) BIOS Setup - 44 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. && CPU Mesh Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. && AVX Offset AVX offset is the negative offset of these...
... configure AVX 512 instructions. (Default: Auto) BIOS Setup - 44 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. && CPU Mesh Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. && AVX Offset AVX offset is the negative offset of these...
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... will be reduced when the CPU is set the CPU Flex Ratio. Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Over Temperature Protection(Tjmax) Allows you manually direct the most critical workloads to it. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 45 - Depending on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings...
... will be reduced when the CPU is set the CPU Flex Ratio. Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Over Temperature Protection(Tjmax) Allows you manually direct the most critical workloads to it. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) - 45 - Depending on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings...
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... core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) Advanced Memory Settings (Note) This item is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps...
... core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) Advanced Memory Settings (Note) This item is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps...
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... speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the temperature. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve.
... speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the temperature. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve.
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... between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to all . && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. The time format is set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows...
... between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to all . && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. The time format is set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows...
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... Continuous or On Request (Figure 18). On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks...
... Continuous or On Request (Figure 18). On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks...
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... will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Unique Features What is saved to enter MS-DOS mode. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main ... system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to a specific USB port. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is a new solution derived from the USB flash drive ...
... will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Unique Features What is saved to enter MS-DOS mode. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main ... system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to a specific USB port. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is a new solution derived from the USB flash drive ...
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... to complete. Before You Begin 1. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the current boot...
... to complete. Before You Begin 1. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the current boot...
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... both the main and backup BIOS fail during the BIOS matching and flashing process. Wait for 15-20 seconds, the system will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the white USB port. The MBIOS_LED, BBIOS_LED, and Q-Flash Plus button will... Begin 1. After completion, the system will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is complete. •• If you choose to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it to your motherboard model. 2. 5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Unique Features Uncompress ...
... both the main and backup BIOS fail during the BIOS matching and flashing process. Wait for 15-20 seconds, the system will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the white USB port. The MBIOS_LED, BBIOS_LED, and Q-Flash Plus button will... Begin 1. After completion, the system will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is complete. •• If you choose to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it to your motherboard model. 2. 5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Unique Features Uncompress ...
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... Realtek HD Audio 2nd output page. Enabling Smart Headphone Amp The Smart Headphone Amp feature automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device to manually set up. The Headphone Power list below allows you wish to provide optimal audio dynamics. C. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or...
... Realtek HD Audio 2nd output page. Enabling Smart Headphone Amp The Smart Headphone Amp feature automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device to manually set up. The Headphone Power list below allows you wish to provide optimal audio dynamics. C. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or...
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... separately, and disposed of must not be imparted to a third party nor be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. With your product's user's manual and we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use ... help you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be prosecuted. For more information about where you with other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving ...
... separately, and disposed of must not be imparted to a third party nor be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. With your product's user's manual and we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use ... help you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be prosecuted. For more information about where you with other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving ...