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...X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING Motherboard X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING Feb. 26, 2018 Feb. 26, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE...product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights ...
...X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING Motherboard X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING Feb. 26, 2018 Feb. 26, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE...product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights ...
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...X470 AORUS ULTRA 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 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 M.I.T...24 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS...30 2-6 Peripherals...33 2-7 Chipset...35 2-8 Power......
...X470 AORUS ULTRA 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 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 M.I.T...24 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS...30 2-6 Peripherals...33 2-7 Chipset...35 2-8 Power......
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...-UP 2 - Cloud Station - ON/OFF Charge - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - 3D OSD - System Information Viewer - Smart Keyboard - AutoGreen - Smart Backup - USB Blocker - Game Boost - V-Tuner Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install...
...-UP 2 - Cloud Station - ON/OFF Charge - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - 3D OSD - System Information Viewer - Smart Keyboard - AutoGreen - Smart Backup - USB Blocker - Game Boost - V-Tuner Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install...
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.... If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power... outlet before installing the CPU to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU.
.... If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power... outlet before installing the CPU to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU.
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... No. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip. 1 12V For how to the instructions on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." For optimum heat dissipation, it is the ground wire). The power pin (marked with fan speed control design. The speed... - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Pin No. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for more information. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended...
... No. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip. 1 12V For how to the instructions on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." For optimum heat dissipation, it is the ground wire). The power pin (marked with fan speed control design. The speed... - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Pin No. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for more information. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended...
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... length of 2m. _ 1 Pin No. There are 12V and 5V digital LED strips. The power pin RGB LED Strip (marked with a triangle on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." For how to turn off the lights of the LED strip, refer to the instructions on the plug) of the LED strip must...
... length of 2m. _ 1 Pin No. There are 12V and 5V digital LED strips. The power pin RGB LED Strip (marked with a triangle on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." For how to turn off the lights of the LED strip, refer to the instructions on the plug) of the LED strip must...
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... status indicator on the chassis front panel. Power LED Power Switch Speaker SPEAK- You may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to turn off when the system is operating. PLED- 2 20 1 19 PWR_LED- The system...
... status indicator on the chassis front panel. Power LED Power Switch Speaker SPEAK- You may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to turn off when the system is operating. PLED- 2 20 1 19 PWR_LED- The system...
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... 8 9 10 11 12 Definition LAD3 GND_ F LFRAME NC SERIRQ LRESET _0 F 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "B_IO3 S SetuUp," for a few seconds. S F_ Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •... 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 (refer to factory defaults. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer....
... 8 9 10 11 12 Definition LAD3 GND_ F LFRAME NC SERIRQ LRESET _0 F 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "B_IO3 S SetuUp," for a few seconds. S F_ Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •... 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 (refer to factory defaults. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer....
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... power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to the header for 5 seconds.) 3. If the...
... power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to the header for 5 seconds.) 3. If the...
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...move among the items and press to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Inadequately ...altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 22 - Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information...
...move among the items and press to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Inadequately ...altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 22 - Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information...
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...the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit... the BIOS Setup program Capture the current screen as an image and save it to enter Easy Mode, select BIOS default language, configure fan settings, or enter Q-Flash. 2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus...
...the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit... the BIOS Setup program Capture the current screen as an image and save it to enter Easy Mode, select BIOS default language, configure fan settings, or enter Q-Flash. 2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus...
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...CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of the installed memory by changing the CPU host clock and memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && GFX Core Voltage (Note) Allows you to alter the voltage for the GPU. (Default: Auto) NOTE: The ...the CPU being installed. Whether the system will work stably with several preset profiles to boot. If this feature. - 24 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you alter the GFX Clock Frequency settings, make sure to alter the clock ratio for advanced...
...CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of the installed memory by changing the CPU host clock and memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && GFX Core Voltage (Note) Allows you to alter the voltage for the GPU. (Default: Auto) NOTE: The ...the CPU being installed. Whether the system will work stably with several preset profiles to boot. If this feature. - 24 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you alter the GFX Clock Frequency settings, make sure to alter the clock ratio for advanced...
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...Disabled) && C6 Mode (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). The adjustable range is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && ... Package C6 State. Typical Current Idle Disables this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 25 - The C6 state is present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto ...
...Disabled) && C6 Mode (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). The adjustable range is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && ... Package C6 State. Typical Current Idle Disables this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 25 - The C6 state is present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto ...
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... after you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving (Note 2) Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to simultaneously access different channels of memory. Note: Your system may become unstable or...This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the memory to the SPD data on the memory timings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 26 - The respective timing setting screens are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced ...
... after you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving (Note 2) Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to simultaneously access different channels of memory. Note: Your system may become unstable or...This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the memory to the SPD data on the memory timings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 26 - The respective timing setting screens are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced ...
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...Allows the fan to run at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the selected target area. - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". Actual operation mode is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature... control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the PCI Express slots to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is recommended for a 4-pin ...
...Allows the fan to run at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the selected target area. - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". Actual operation mode is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature... control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the PCI Express slots to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is recommended for a 4-pin ...
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Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan/Pump Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is not connected or fails. && Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of your water cooling system. && Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for temperature. Check the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound.
Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan/Pump Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is not connected or fails. && Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of your water cooling system. && Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for temperature. Check the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound.
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...fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && System ..., 1 p.m. 2-4 System This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make ...
...fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && System ..., 1 p.m. 2-4 System This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make ...
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...from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the...with "UEFI:" string. This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 30 - 2-5 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select ...
...from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the...with "UEFI:" string. This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 30 - 2-5 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select ...
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...from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are ...(Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default...
...from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are ...(Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default...
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... the password item and when requested for IPv6. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be requested to confirm the password. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled...GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. You will be sure to confirm. Press again when prompted to...
... the password item and when requested for IPv6. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be requested to confirm the password. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled...GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. You will be sure to confirm. Press again when prompted to...