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... Settings\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader Configuration\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader is connected to the Internet. (Note) Available applications in GIGABYTE Control Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 2 - Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure the system is set to Enabled.) When the End User License Agreement dialog box appears, press to install GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC). On the GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER screen, select the drivers and applications you want to install and click Install. Drivers Installation...
... Settings\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader Configuration\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader is connected to the Internet. (Note) Available applications in GIGABYTE Control Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 2 - Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure the system is set to Enabled.) When the End User License Agreement dialog box appears, press to install GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC). On the GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER screen, select the drivers and applications you want to install and click Install. Drivers Installation...
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... for the BIOS switch: Boot from the main BIOS. - 12 - Please turn on the Q-Flash Plus port. Wait for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs will continue to their default settings. (Default setting for and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the 12V power connector (connect either one if there are two) and main power connector. 4. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to GIGABYTE.bin. B. default setting for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) • On motherboards with...
... for the BIOS switch: Boot from the main BIOS. - 12 - Please turn on the Q-Flash Plus port. Wait for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs will continue to their default settings. (Default setting for and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the 12V power connector (connect either one if there are two) and main power connector. 4. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to GIGABYTE.bin. B. default setting for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) • On motherboards with...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... is turned off (S5 shutdown state). Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS on using the current version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is off , the battery on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering...
... is turned off (S5 shutdown state). Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS on using the current version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is off , the battery on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... the CPU being installed. && Async CPU/PCIe Clock (Note) Allows for asynchronous CPU/PCIe clock. && Spread Spectrum Control (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. && Active OC Tuner (Note) Enables or disables the Active OC Tuner feature. (Note) This item is available only when the motherboard chipset and the CPU used support this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you...
... the CPU being installed. && Async CPU/PCIe Clock (Note) Allows for asynchronous CPU/PCIe clock. && Spread Spectrum Control (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. && Active OC Tuner (Note) Enables or disables the Active OC Tuner feature. (Note) This item is available only when the motherboard chipset and the CPU used support this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... mode. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. UMA Specified Sets the UMA Frame Buffer Size. UMA Auto Sets the display resolution. UMA Game Optimized Adjusts the frame buffer size based on the total system memory size. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as following: Wake up day: Turn...
... mode. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. UMA Specified Sets the UMA Frame Buffer Size. UMA Auto Sets the display resolution. UMA Game Optimized Adjusts the frame buffer size based on the total system memory size. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as following: Wake up day: Turn...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. If you wish to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for Resizable BAR. && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. This item appears only when a USB storage device is connected to the Internet. Super IO Configuration (Note) && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse...
... Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. If you wish to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for Resizable BAR. && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. This item appears only when a USB storage device is connected to the Internet. Super IO Configuration (Note) && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse...
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... Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Media detect count Allows you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. NVMe Configuration Displays information on LAN configuration and related configuration options...
... Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Media detect count Allows you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. NVMe Configuration Displays information on LAN configuration and related configuration options...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of the USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of...
...for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of the USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of...
RAID Setup Guide
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Installing the Operating System 7 B. Rebuilding an Array 8 - 1 - Configuring SATA controller mode in your computer 2 B. UEFI RAID Configuration 3 1-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup 3 C. Configuring a RAID Set (AMD X670/B650 Series) RAID Levels...2 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 2 A.
Installing the Operating System 7 B. Rebuilding an Array 8 - 1 - Configuring SATA controller mode in your computer 2 B. UEFI RAID Configuration 3 1-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup 3 C. Configuring a RAID Set (AMD X670/B650 Series) RAID Levels...2 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 2 A.
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... motherboard. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. Then connect the power connectors from your power supply to the hard drives. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 3) Refer to set up a RAID set either with identical model and capacity. (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• An Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Install hard drive(s) in your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in your computer. Installing SATA...
... motherboard. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. Then connect the power connectors from your power supply to the hard drives. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 3) Refer to set up a RAID set either with identical model and capacity. (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• An Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Install hard drive(s) in your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in your computer. Installing SATA...
RAID Setup Guide
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Under Settings\IO Ports, set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 2). UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your computer and press to RAID (Figure 1). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 2 The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. B. Step: Turn on the motherboard you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure...
Under Settings\IO Ports, set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 2). UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your computer and press to RAID (Figure 1). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 2 The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. B. Step: Turn on the motherboard you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure...
RAID Setup Guide
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... 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 your USB thumb drive. When the screen requesting you are ready to ensure system performance and compatibility. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to the location of the driver. Step 2: Boot from the GIGABYTE Control Center to install the operating system. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click...
... 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 your USB thumb drive. When the screen requesting you are ready to ensure system performance and compatibility. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to the location of the driver. Step 2: Boot from the GIGABYTE Control Center to install the operating system. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click...
User Manual
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... Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 1-3 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 2-4 Installing the Memory 15 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 16 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 17 2-7 Onboard Buttons, Voltage Measurement Points and LEDs 19 2-8 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 34 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 36 4-1 Operating System Installation 36 4-2 Drivers Installation 37 Chapter 5 Appendix...38 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set...
... Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 1-3 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 2-4 Installing the Memory 15 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 16 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 17 2-7 Onboard Buttons, Voltage Measurement Points and LEDs 19 2-8 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 34 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 36 4-1 Operating System Installation 36 4-2 Drivers Installation 37 Chapter 5 Appendix...38 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set...
User Manual
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... DAC chip Support for DTS:X® Ultra High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel * You can change the functionality of 3840x2160@144 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on environment and equipment.) Expansion Slots CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 (Note) and running at up to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor: Graphics - 1 x HDMI port, supporting...
... DAC chip Support for DTS:X® Ultra High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel * You can change the functionality of 3840x2160@144 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on environment and equipment.) Expansion Slots CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 (Note) and running at up to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor: Graphics - 1 x HDMI port, supporting...
User Manual
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... x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x2 (PCIEX2) Support for AMD CrossFire™ technology (PCIEX16 and PCIEX4) CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 5.0 (Note) x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) - 3 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 5.0 (Note) x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU/M2C_CPU/M2D_CPU) Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices CPU: - 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support...
... x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x2 (PCIEX2) Support for AMD CrossFire™ technology (PCIEX16 and PCIEX4) CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 5.0 (Note) x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) - 3 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 5.0 (Note) x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU/M2C_CPU/M2D_CPU) Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices CPU: - 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support...
User Manual
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...you install. Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Smart Backup - 10 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x power button 1 x reset button 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Voltage Measurement Points 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2.0 port 1 x USB Type...
...you install. Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Smart Backup - 10 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x power button 1 x reset button 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Voltage Measurement Points 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2.0 port 1 x USB Type...
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... your card. Locate an expansion slot that supports your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on using PCIe EZ-Latch Plus. Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. https://www.gigabyte...
... your card. Locate an expansion slot that supports your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on using PCIe EZ-Latch Plus. Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. https://www.gigabyte...
User Manual
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... Audio formats. HDMI 2.0 Port The HDMI port is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on . 2-6 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 not powered on the monitor being used . After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to DisplayPort/HDMI...
... Audio formats. HDMI 2.0 Port The HDMI port is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on . 2-6 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 not powered on the monitor being used . After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to DisplayPort/HDMI...
User Manual
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... Q-Flash Plus button. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. For instructions on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus utilities, please navigate to clear the CMOS values. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on configuring BIOS Setup. Its...
... Q-Flash Plus button. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. For instructions on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus utilities, please navigate to clear the CMOS values. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on configuring BIOS Setup. Its...
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... USB thumb drive. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. As some operating systems already include RAID driver, you do not need to install separate RAID 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...
... USB thumb drive. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. As some operating systems already include RAID driver, you do not need to install separate RAID 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...