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... 1-4 Installing the Memory 17 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons 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 Smart Fan 6...43 2-4 Favorites (F11 45 2-5 Tweaker...46 2-6 Settings...50 2-7 System Info...57 2-8 Boot...58 2-9 Save & Exit...61 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 63 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 63 3-2 Installing the RAID Driver and...
... 1-4 Installing the Memory 17 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons 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 Smart Fan 6...43 2-4 Favorites (F11 45 2-5 Tweaker...46 2-6 Settings...50 2-7 System Info...57 2-8 Boot...58 2-9 Save & Exit...61 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 63 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 63 3-2 Installing the RAID Driver and...
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... AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. EasyTune - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices...
... AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. EasyTune - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices...
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... recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be installed in the DDR4_A2 and DDR4_B2 sockets. - 17 - The four DDR4 memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the DDR4_A2 socket. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the...
... recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be installed in the DDR4_A2 and DDR4_B2 sockets. - 17 - The four DDR4 memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the DDR4_A2 socket. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the...
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... the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the metal contacts on your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation Carefully read the manual that supports...
... the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the metal contacts on your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation Carefully read the manual that supports...
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... driver version. Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A power supply with two or more information about enabling CrossFire technology. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots. System Requirements -- Browse to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards. CrossFire (Note 2) bridge connectors -- Hardware Installation - 20 - C. Procedure and driver screen for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Configuring...
... driver version. Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A power supply with two or more information about enabling CrossFire technology. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots. System Requirements -- Browse to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards. CrossFire (Note 2) bridge connectors -- Hardware Installation - 20 - C. Procedure and driver screen for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Configuring...
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... update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the system is not powered on , or the system may shutdown 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 BIOS configurations). USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Clear CMOS Button Use this port for USB devices. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove...
... update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the system is not powered on , or the system may shutdown 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 BIOS configurations). USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Clear CMOS Button Use this port for USB devices. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove...
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...device is on, that means you with several functions to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Miscellaneous\RST_SW (MULTIKEY)," for more information). - 23 - To remap the button to perform different tasks, refer to use. 1-8 Onboard Buttons and LEDs Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Quick Button This motherboard has 2 quick buttons: power button and reset button. Hardware Installation...
...device is on, that means you with several functions to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Miscellaneous\RST_SW (MULTIKEY)," for more information). - 23 - To remap the button to perform different tasks, refer to use. 1-8 Onboard Buttons and LEDs Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Quick Button This motherboard has 2 quick buttons: power button and reset button. Hardware Installation...
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... the two pins for BIOS configurations). 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 (refer to factory defaults. 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few...
... the two pins for BIOS configurations). 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 (refer to factory defaults. 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few...
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... reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. BIOS Setup Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. 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...
... reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. BIOS Setup Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. 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...
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... the CPU being installed. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in system's failure to boot. If this feature. BIOS Setup - 46 - 2-5 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && CPU Ratio Mode (Note...
... the CPU being installed. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in system's failure to boot. If this feature. BIOS Setup - 46 - 2-5 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && CPU Ratio Mode (Note...
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...-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto) && Power Supply Idle Control (Note) Enables or disables Package C6 State. Typical Current Idle Disables this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 47 - BIOS Setup ƒƒ Advanced CPU Settings && Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter...
...-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto) && Power Supply Idle Control (Note) Enables or disables Package C6 State. Typical Current Idle Disables this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 47 - BIOS Setup ƒƒ Advanced CPU Settings && Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter...
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...enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed. (Default) Forces Enables the onboard graphics. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Mode (Note) Specify the UMA mode. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 51 - Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the monitor display from 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...
...enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed. (Default) Forces Enables the onboard graphics. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Mode (Note) Specify the UMA mode. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 51 - Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the monitor display from 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...
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...) (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to automatically download and install GIGABYTE APP Center after entering the operating system. Options are : Auto (default), 64M~2G. BIOS Setup - 52 - Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && Re-Size BAR Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) (Note...
...) (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to automatically download and install GIGABYTE APP Center after entering the operating system. Options are : Auto (default), 64M~2G. BIOS Setup - 52 - Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && Re-Size BAR Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) (Note...
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...of connected USB mass storage devices. This should be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 Displays the information of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) ƒƒ Intel(R) Ethernet Controller This sub-menu provides information on your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable Enables...
...of connected USB mass storage devices. This should be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 Displays the information of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) ƒƒ Intel(R) Ethernet Controller This sub-menu provides information on your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable Enables...
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... Use the button to turn on/off the motherboard LEDs. Set this button to Enter BIOS Setup Use the button to enter the BIOS Setup. Set this button to Boot on . (Default: On) && PCIEX16 Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCIEX16 slot to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCIe ASPM Mode Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to CPU/Chipset's PCI Express bus...
... Use the button to turn on/off the motherboard LEDs. Set this button to Enter BIOS Setup Use the button to enter the BIOS Setup. Set this button to Boot on . (Default: On) && PCIEX16 Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCIEX16 slot to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCIe ASPM Mode Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to CPU/Chipset's PCI Express bus...
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...Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. You will be requested to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to Enabled. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to all BIOS settings. - 59 - && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI...
...Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. You will be requested to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to Enabled. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to all BIOS settings. - 59 - && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI...
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... motherboard. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. Install hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. B. Configuring a RAID Set Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Configure a RAID array in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 3) Refer to the hard drives. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup...
... motherboard. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. Install hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. B. Configuring a RAID Set Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Configure a RAID array in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 3) Refer to the hard drives. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup...
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... screen requesting you to load the driver. 3-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to ensure system performance and compatibility. Installing Windows...
... screen requesting you to load the driver. 3-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to ensure system performance and compatibility. Installing Windows...
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... main power connector. 4. B. If you choose to the Q-Flash Plus port on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your motherboard model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your system is complete. Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will stop flashing when the BIOS flashing is off (S5 shutdown state). - 77 - Connect the power cables to GIGABYTE.bin. (Note: The USB flash drive must use...
... main power connector. 4. B. If you choose to the Q-Flash Plus port on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your motherboard model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your system is complete. Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will stop flashing when the BIOS flashing is off (S5 shutdown state). - 77 - Connect the power cables to GIGABYTE.bin. (Note: The USB flash drive must use...
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... keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to submit your question. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). The problem...
... keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to submit your question. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). The problem...
