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... menus are for reference only. Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 BIOS Setup...10 2-4 Color Temperature 11 2-5 Cloud Station...12 2-6 EasyTune...17 2-7 Easy RAID...18 2-8 Fast Boot...20 2-9 Game Boost...21 2-10 Platform Power Management...
... menus are for reference only. Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 BIOS Setup...10 2-4 Color Temperature 11 2-5 Cloud Station...12 2-6 EasyTune...17 2-7 Easy RAID...18 2-8 Fast Boot...20 2-9 Game Boost...21 2-10 Platform Power Management...
Unique Features Introduction
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... USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Note...
... USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Note...
Unique Features Introduction
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...flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Select the BIOS update file. 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... the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash B.
...flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Select the BIOS update file. 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... the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash B.
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...System will then display the update process. •• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is being read from your USB flash drive. And.... Step 3: The system will restart after the update process is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. The procedure is complete. Step 2: The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. The screen will re-detect all peripheral devices after the system restarts. - 4 -...
...System will then display the update process. •• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is being read from your USB flash drive. And.... Step 3: The system will restart after the update process is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. The procedure is complete. Step 2: The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. The screen will re-detect all peripheral devices after the system restarts. - 4 -...
Unique Features Introduction
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... the Boot-up logo with the @BIOS Utility A. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Before You Begin 1. 1-2 Updating the BIOS with your system not to save...
... the Boot-up logo with the @BIOS Utility A. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Before You Begin 1. 1-2 Updating the BIOS with your system not to save...
Unique Features Introduction
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... port on the white USB port. The FBIOS_LED will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. After completion, the system will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS for 15-20 seconds, the system will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the back panel. 1-3 Using... is flashed, the system will reboot automatically and then DualBIOS™ will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must use the FAT32/16 file system and it to...
... port on the white USB port. The FBIOS_LED will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. After completion, the system will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS for 15-20 seconds, the system will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the back panel. 1-3 Using... is flashed, the system will reboot automatically and then DualBIOS™ will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must use the FAT32/16 file system and it to...
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... system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. On the main menu, you can select an app to run or click LiveUpdate to update an app online. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). Supported functions of... installed on your computer after the installation is closed, you can restart it by motherboard model. APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu (Figure 2). In Desktop...
... system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. On the main menu, you can select an app to run or click LiveUpdate to update an app online. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). Supported functions of... installed on your computer after the installation is closed, you can restart it by motherboard model. APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu (Figure 2). In Desktop...
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...of power from the available devices. •• Bootup NumLock State: Allows you to enable or disable Numlock feature on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Button Instant-Off Delay 4 Sec. If the power button is turned on upon the return of the AC power. •• ...turn off instantly. The system stays off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. The BIOS Setup Interface Using BIOS Setup: •• System Language: Allows you to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. •• AC BACK: Determines the state of the system after the ...
...of power from the available devices. •• Bootup NumLock State: Allows you to enable or disable Numlock feature on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Button Instant-Off Delay 4 Sec. If the power button is turned on upon the return of the AC power. •• ...turn off instantly. The system stays off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. The BIOS Setup Interface Using BIOS Setup: •• System Language: Allows you to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. •• AC BACK: Determines the state of the system after the ...
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... to shorten OS boot time. •• Next Boot After AC Power Loss: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows you to select the system bootup mode upon the return of an AC power loss. (This mode is configurable only when... operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you configure the settings, click Save to save and click Exit. 2-8 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or...
... to shorten OS boot time. •• Next Boot After AC Power Loss: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows you to select the system bootup mode upon the return of an AC power loss. (This mode is configurable only when... operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you configure the settings, click Save to save and click Exit. 2-8 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or...
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... Chipset side of the DMI link. (Note) PEG ASPM, PCH ASPM, DMI ASPM Control are configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to the BIOS.
... Chipset side of the DMI link. (Note) PEG ASPM, PCH ASPM, DMI ASPM Control are configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to the BIOS.
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... Lock Mode on the bottom left corner and enter the password . (Note) Set the time when a user can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 25 - The Smart TimeLock Interface Using Smart TimeLock Click the lock icon on... the bottom right corner allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules and options. 2-12 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to choose to turn off the computer or only close the alert.
... Lock Mode on the bottom left corner and enter the password . (Note) Set the time when a user can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 25 - The Smart TimeLock Interface Using Smart TimeLock Click the lock icon on... the bottom right corner allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules and options. 2-12 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to choose to turn off the computer or only close the alert.
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You can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The Smart Fan 5 Advance tab allows you to view the system status at different speeds according to monitor and adjust the fan speed in ... tab provides information on the desktop to adjust the smart fan speed. Please note, the recording will run at any time. 2-16 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to system temperatures. The fans will stop if you to specify a Smart Fan mode. The Smart Fan 5 Auto tab allows...
You can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The Smart Fan 5 Advance tab allows you to view the system status at different speeds according to monitor and adjust the fan speed in ... tab provides information on the desktop to adjust the smart fan speed. Please note, the recording will run at any time. 2-16 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to system temperatures. The fans will stop if you to specify a Smart Fan mode. The Smart Fan 5 Auto tab allows...
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2-18 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want ... voltage and choose an option. High-end audio players may vary by motherboard. - 32 - After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. The options are as follows: • Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of your USB device...
2-18 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want ... voltage and choose an option. High-end audio players may vary by motherboard. - 32 - After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. The options are as follows: • Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of your USB device...
RAID Setup Guide
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...SATA hard drive. (Note 3) Refer to set up a RAID set , follow the steps below: A. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in BIOS Setup. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs... in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot...
...SATA hard drive. (Note 3) Refer to set up a RAID set , follow the steps below: A. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in BIOS Setup. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs... in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot...
RAID Setup Guide
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...ROM, refer to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (Figure 1). Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - To create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection to "C-3" for your computer and press to enter... BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. Go to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this section may differ from the ...
...ROM, refer to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (Figure 1). Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - To create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection to "C-3" for your computer and press to enter... BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. Go to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this section may differ from the ...
RAID Setup Guide
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Then press to move to Peripherals. Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Create tab. Click Proceed to select a RAID level. Figure 3 - 4 - Press on the number of hard drives you to quickly configure a ... you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press . (Figure 2) Step 2: Figure 2 Go to the Mode tab to begin (Figure 3). C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with simplified steps. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the EZ RAID item...
Then press to move to Peripherals. Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Create tab. Click Proceed to select a RAID level. Figure 3 - 4 - Press on the number of hard drives you to quickly configure a ... you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press . (Figure 2) Step 2: Figure 2 Go to the Mode tab to begin (Figure 3). C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with simplified steps. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the EZ RAID item...
RAID Setup Guide
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Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Figure 7 - 6 - UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. C-2.
Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Figure 7 - 6 - UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. C-2.
RAID Setup Guide
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...make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Enabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume 2. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. RAID Volumes : None defined. Intel(R)...3010 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 14). 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...
...make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Enabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume 2. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. RAID Volumes : None defined. Intel(R)...3010 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 14). 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...
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... Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Delete RAID Volume 3. Option ROM - 15.8.0.3010 Copyright(C) Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0...
... Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Delete RAID Volume 3. Option ROM - 15.8.0.3010 Copyright(C) Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0...
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Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver appears, select Browse. After the operating system is as follows: \IRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When a screen as ...
Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver appears, select Browse. After the operating system is as follows: \IRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When a screen as ...