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... Window first. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the POST or click the Q-Flash icon (or press the key) in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is Q-Flash™? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to a specific USB port. Additionally, this motherboard...
... Window first. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the POST or click the Q-Flash icon (or press the key) in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is Q-Flash™? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to a specific USB port. Additionally, this motherboard...
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... procedure assumes that you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2.
... procedure assumes that you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2.
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... Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 20 - It allows you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. 2-8 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you to enable or disable the fast boot function...
... Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 20 - It allows you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. 2-8 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you to enable or disable the fast boot function...
RAID Setup Guide
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... USE RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Enabled. Option ROM - 15.8.0.3010 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Step 2: Figure 13 After you want to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Next, go to BIOS and set to Legacy. Physical Devices : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size 931.5GB 931.5GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Delete RAID Volume 3. Press + to enter Configuration Utility... Exit RAID...
... USE RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Enabled. Option ROM - 15.8.0.3010 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Step 2: Figure 13 After you want to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Next, go to BIOS and set to Legacy. Physical Devices : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size 931.5GB 931.5GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Delete RAID Volume 3. Press + to enter Configuration Utility... Exit RAID...
Users Manual
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... Contents Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 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 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...22 2-3 System...28 2-4 BIOS...29 2-5 Peripherals...32 2-6 Chipset...35 2-7 Power...36 2-8 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 39 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 41 3-3 Drivers Installation...
... Contents Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 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 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...22 2-3 System...28 2-4 BIOS...29 2-5 Peripherals...32 2-6 Chipset...35 2-7 Power...36 2-8 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 39 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 41 3-3 Drivers Installation...
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... x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_32G) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - The PCIEX4 slot operates at x4 (PCIEX4) 4 x PCI Express x1 slots * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel - 6 - Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with the PCIEX1_2, 3, 4 slots. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Support for the M.2 and SATA...
... x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_32G) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - The PCIEX4 slot operates at x4 (PCIEX4) 4 x PCI Express x1 slots * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel - 6 - Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with the PCIEX1_2, 3, 4 slots. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Support for the M.2 and SATA...
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... panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x USB Type-C™ header, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers ŠŠ 1 x S/PDIF Out header ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) ŠŠ 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector ŠŠ 1 x chassis OC LED header ŠŠ 1 x chassis OC button header ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Š...
... panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x USB Type-C™ header, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers ŠŠ 1 x S/PDIF Out header ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) ŠŠ 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector ŠŠ 1 x chassis OC LED header ŠŠ 1 x chassis OC button header ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Š...
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... Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table 2 Modules DDR4_4 - - It also supports up to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this button to the USB 2.0 specification. The maximum supported resolution is compatible to load the most enjoyable OC experience. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set...
... Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table 2 Modules DDR4_4 - - It also supports up to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this button to the USB 2.0 specification. The maximum supported resolution is compatible to load the most enjoyable OC experience. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set...
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... (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be used for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _0 F 1 B_ USB 0_ B U S F_ Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in progress. B_ F_USB3 F_USB3 20/21) OC_LED/OC_BT (Chassis OC LED Header/Chassis OC Button Header) The headers can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracSk_et. S B_ B S S __ 3 17) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conf_ormS to this header. _ _B...
... (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be used for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _0 F 1 B_ USB 0_ B U S F_ Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in progress. B_ F_USB3 F_USB3 20/21) OC_LED/OC_BT (Chassis OC LED Header/Chassis OC Button Header) The headers can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracSk_et. S B_ B S S __ 3 17) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conf_ormS to this header. _ _B...
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...; Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. _ S F_ 23) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. You may be handled in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for one . CPU: CPU status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT DRAM: Memory status LED BOOT: Operating...
...; Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. _ S F_ 23) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. You may be handled in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for one . CPU: CPU status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT DRAM: Memory status LED BOOT: Operating...
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... (POST) during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you do it with caution. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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 operating system. •• @BIOS is turned...
... (POST) during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you do it with caution. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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 operating system. •• @BIOS is turned...
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... Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
... Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
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... configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to specify the C-state limit for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables...
... configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to specify the C-state limit for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables...
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.... (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan...
.... (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan...
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..., set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk...
..., set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk...
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...enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN...
...enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN...
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.... (Default) Flash Mode All LEDs simultaneously flash on and off. Double Flash All LEDs flash in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set up a RAID array. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be decoded in and fade out. 2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets...
.... (Default) Flash Mode All LEDs simultaneously flash on and off. Double Flash All LEDs flash in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set up a RAID array. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be decoded in and fade out. 2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets...
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... M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to check for your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in system BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see the new RAID volume. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to select a RAID level. Finally, save the settings and restart your power supply...
... M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to check for your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in system BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see the new RAID volume. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to select a RAID level. Finally, save the settings and restart your power supply...
Users Manual
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... Storage Boot Option Control to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. Skip this volume, press to confirm or to be selected (selected hard drives are installed, they will appear. When prompted to confirm whether to create this step and proceed with "X"). In BIOS Setup, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to be included in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Save the changes...
... Storage Boot Option Control to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. Skip this volume, press to confirm or to be selected (selected hard drives are installed, they will appear. When prompted to confirm whether to create this step and proceed with "X"). In BIOS Setup, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to be included in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Save the changes...
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... drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Copy the IRST folder under \Boot in the driver disk to your optical drive. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your USB thumb drive. 2. Launch the Intel(R) Optane Memory application from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is disabled will auto-restart. 2. DO NOT change your SATA controller mode...
... drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Copy the IRST folder under \Boot in the driver disk to your optical drive. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your USB thumb drive. 2. Launch the Intel(R) Optane Memory application from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is disabled will auto-restart. 2. DO NOT change your SATA controller mode...
