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The software setup 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 Cloud Station...10 2-4 EasyTune...15 2-5 Easy RAID...16 2-6 Fast Boot...18 2-7 Game Boost...19 2-8 Platform Power ...
The software setup 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 Cloud Station...10 2-4 EasyTune...15 2-5 Easy RAID...16 2-6 Fast Boot...18 2-7 Game Boost...19 2-8 Platform Power ...
Unique Features Introduction
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... sake of your motherboard model. 2. What is saved to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will be automatically launched and then recover BIOS data from DualBIOS™. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports...
... sake of your motherboard model. 2. What is saved to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will be automatically launched and then recover BIOS data from DualBIOS™. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports...
Unique Features Introduction
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...supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Step 1: 1. 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 ...key during the POST to execute. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Select the BIOS update file. 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. Select Q-Flash to ...
...supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Step 1: 1. 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 ...key during the POST to execute. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Select the BIOS update file. 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. Select Q-Flash to ...
Unique Features Introduction
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... Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. And then select Yes to save settings to load BIOS defaults. Step 4: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . The procedure is complete after .... Step 2: The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to enter BIOS Setup. Please select Fast or Intact to begin the BIOS update. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is complete. The screen will restart after the...
... Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. And then select Yes to save settings to load BIOS defaults. Step 4: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . The procedure is complete after .... Step 2: The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to enter BIOS Setup. Please select Fast or Intact to begin the BIOS update. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is complete. The screen will restart after the...
Unique Features Introduction
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... Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. 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 current boot-up logo. If the...
... Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. 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 current boot-up logo. If the...
Unique Features Introduction
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... will reboot automatically and then DualBIOS™ will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it to update the backup BIOS. The FBIOS_LED will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the back panel...
... will reboot automatically and then DualBIOS™ will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it to update the backup BIOS. The FBIOS_LED will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the back panel...
Unique Features Introduction
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.... Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. Restart your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. On the main menu...
.... Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. Restart your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. On the main menu...
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2-6 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. It allows you configure the settings, click Save to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 18 - The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details about this .... If you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in BIOS Setup. 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 the...
2-6 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. It allows you configure the settings, click Save to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 18 - The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details about this .... If you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in BIOS Setup. 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 the...
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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.
Unique Features Introduction
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... or Internet usage time with simple rules and options. An alert will shutdown right away. (Note) You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 24 - If you respond Cancel, you can or cannot use your computer for... again when the default shutdown time arrives, or the computer will appear 15 minutes and 1 minute prior to the default shutdown time. 2-10 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to choose to turn off the computer or only close the alert.
... or Internet usage time with simple rules and options. An alert will shutdown right away. (Note) You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 24 - If you respond Cancel, you can or cannot use your computer for... again when the default shutdown time arrives, or the computer will appear 15 minutes and 1 minute prior to the default shutdown time. 2-10 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 adjust the fan's workload according system temperatures or you can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. 2-14 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to adjust the smart fan speed.
... you can adjust the fan's workload according system temperatures or you can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. 2-14 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to adjust the smart fan speed.
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...: Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage. • Voltage Compensation +0.3V: Adds 0.3V to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). 2-17 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you want to adjust the voltage and choose an option. After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the... BIOS settings. The USB DAC-UP 2 Interface Using USB DAC-UP 2 Click the drop down list on the front or back panel to the original output ...
...: Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage. • Voltage Compensation +0.3V: Adds 0.3V to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). 2-17 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you want to adjust the voltage and choose an option. After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the... BIOS settings. The USB DAC-UP 2 Interface Using USB DAC-UP 2 Click the drop down list on the front or back panel to the original output ...
RAID Setup Guide
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.... Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configuring SATA Controllers A. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •&#...
.... Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configuring SATA Controllers A. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •&#...
RAID Setup Guide
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...to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure to set SATA Mode Selection to Disabled. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Note: When using a PCIe SSD, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. To create RAID, set the Use..., follow the steps in this section may differ from the exact settings for more information. Then depending the M.2 connector you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to "C-3" for your computer and press to configure the SATA controller mode correctly ...
...to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure to set SATA Mode Selection to Disabled. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Note: When using a PCIe SSD, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. To create RAID, set the Use..., follow the steps in this section may differ from the exact settings for more information. Then depending the M.2 connector you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to "C-3" for your computer and press to configure the SATA controller mode correctly ...
RAID Setup Guide
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Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to begin (Figure 3). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the EZ RAID item. ... to the Create tab. Then press to move to select a RAID level. Figure 3 - 4 - Select the type of the hard drives being installed). C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with simplified steps.
Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to begin (Figure 3). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the EZ RAID item. ... to the Create tab. Then press to move to select a RAID level. Figure 3 - 4 - Select the type of the hard drives being installed). C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with simplified steps.
RAID Setup Guide
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Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Figure 7 - 6 - C-2. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6).
Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Figure 7 - 6 - C-2. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6).
RAID Setup Guide
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...Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - RAID Volumes : None defined. Option ROM - 16.5.0.348 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Next, go to BIOS and set to Legacy. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Step 2: Figure 13 After you want to enter the RAID Configuration Utility... 3. Recovery Volume Options 5. Acceleration Options 6. All Rights Reserved. 1. C-3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look ...
...Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - RAID Volumes : None defined. Option ROM - 16.5.0.348 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Next, go to BIOS and set to Legacy. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Step 2: Figure 13 After you want to enter the RAID Configuration Utility... 3. Recovery Volume Options 5. Acceleration Options 6. All Rights Reserved. 1. C-3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look ...
RAID Setup Guide
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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. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the specified volume. [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC...
... 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. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the specified volume. [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC...
RAID Setup Guide
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... driver is installed, we recommend that you to load the driver appears, select Browse. Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you do not need to install separate RAID/ AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the...
... driver is installed, we recommend that you to load the driver appears, select Browse. Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you do not need to install separate RAID/ AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the...
RAID Setup Guide
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..., make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. Step 5: Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on ... using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology or Intel(R) Optane Memory application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update. - 20 - Then depending on which M.2 connector you must disable it using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane...
..., make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. Step 5: Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on ... using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology or Intel(R) Optane Memory application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update. - 20 - Then depending on which M.2 connector you must disable it using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane...
