Audio Setup Guide
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Restart the system after the audio driver is installed. 1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. A. the system will automatically install the audio driver from Microsoft Store.... Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you plut in jack to the type of device you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly. Step 2: Connect an audio device to the Start menu click the Realtek Audio Console. The Which...
Restart the system after the audio driver is installed. 1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. A. the system will automatically install the audio driver from Microsoft Store.... Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you plut in jack to the type of device you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly. Step 2: Connect an audio device to the Start menu click the Realtek Audio Console. The Which...
Unique Features Introduction
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... Smart Survey...30 2-16 USB Blocker...31 2-17 USB DAC-UP 2...32 2-18 USB TurboCharger 33 2-19 V-Tuner...34 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison. The software setup menus are for reference only.
... Smart Survey...30 2-16 USB Blocker...31 2-17 USB DAC-UP 2...32 2-18 USB TurboCharger 33 2-19 V-Tuner...34 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison. The software setup menus are for reference only.
Unique Features Introduction
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...on the main BIOS. For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. However, if the BIOS update file is DualBIOS™? BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/...16/12 file system. 3. Motherboards that matches your computer. Normally, the system works on ...
...on the main BIOS. For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. However, if the BIOS update file is DualBIOS™? BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/...16/12 file system. 3. Motherboards that matches your computer. Normally, the system works on ...
Unique Features Introduction
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... update file. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash B. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update...
... update file. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash B. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update...
Unique Features Introduction
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...your system not to boot. •• Do not turn off the Internet). Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard model. After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after updating the BIOS. •• Make sure that matches your own picture, creating ...Internet connection is stable and do so may not boot. - 5 - B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Using @BIOS 1. ...
...your system not to boot. •• Do not turn off the Internet). Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard model. After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after updating the BIOS. •• Make sure that matches your own picture, creating ...Internet connection is stable and do so may not boot. - 5 - B. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Using @BIOS 1. ...
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...Wait for 15-20 seconds, the system will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. After the main BIOS is complete. B. 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 1. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. After completion, the system 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,...
...Wait for 15-20 seconds, the system will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. After the main BIOS is complete. B. 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 1. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. After completion, the system 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,...
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..., check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on motherboard specifications. - 7 - On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install...
..., check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on motherboard specifications. - 7 - On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install...
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INFO Displays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and memory. Tap on Remote OC to perform the following functions: On the Smart Phone/Tablet Device: Option Function Tuner Allows you to monitor system ..., launch Remote OC and enable Remote OC Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run on your computer. - 13 - Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on next reboot. QUICK BOOST Provides you...
INFO Displays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and memory. Tap on Remote OC to perform the following functions: On the Smart Phone/Tablet Device: Option Function Tuner Allows you to monitor system ..., launch Remote OC and enable Remote OC Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run on your computer. - 13 - Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on next reboot. QUICK BOOST Provides you...
Unique Features Introduction
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... hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune, or system instability or other unexpected results may vary by motherboard model and CPU. After making changes, be sure to set the memory clock. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the... can save the current settings to take effect. The Advanced DDR OC tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to a profile. 2-4 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is not supported.
... hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune, or system instability or other unexpected results may vary by motherboard model and CPU. After making changes, be sure to set the memory clock. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the... can save the current settings to take effect. The Advanced DDR OC tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to a profile. 2-4 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is not supported.
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An Intel® Chipset motherboard supporting RAID 2. B. Back up your need (Note 2). (Note 1) The XHD utility only supports the SATA connectors controlled by the Intel® Chipset. (Note 2) Except for ... and click Create RAID 0 based on other hard drive will be deleted. All with a simple click of a button, XHD helps to RAID mode 3. XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added.
An Intel® Chipset motherboard supporting RAID 2. B. Back up your need (Note 2). (Note 1) The XHD utility only supports the SATA connectors controlled by the Intel® Chipset. (Note 2) Except for ... and click Create RAID 0 based on other hard drive will be deleted. All with a simple click of a button, XHD helps to RAID mode 3. XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added.
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... Cycle All LEDs simultaneously cycle through a full spectrum of the screen. Off Disable the selected region LEDs. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 22 - Pulse The selected region LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out. Digital A~I Mode Provides multiple digital lighting mode throughout the armor LED and LED... desired area and select the LED color/ lighting behaviour on the right section of colors. Static The selected region LEDs emit a single color. Click the motherboard icon for controlling the LEDs on and off.
... Cycle All LEDs simultaneously cycle through a full spectrum of the screen. Off Disable the selected region LEDs. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 22 - Pulse The selected region LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out. Digital A~I Mode Provides multiple digital lighting mode throughout the armor LED and LED... desired area and select the LED color/ lighting behaviour on the right section of colors. Static The selected region LEDs emit a single color. Click the motherboard icon for controlling the LEDs on and off.
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...can fix the fan speeds using the RPM Fixed Mode option. allows you can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. Using the Smart Fan option you can revert the fan settings back to the last saved values. Click the ...relation to overall fan workload after selection. The speed control function requires the use of the hardware information are displayed); 2-14 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in quick mode (by default, all of a fan with fan speed ...
...can fix the fan speeds using the RPM Fixed Mode option. allows you can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. Using the Smart Fan option you can revert the fan settings back to the last saved values. Click the ...relation to overall fan workload after selection. The speed control function requires the use of the hardware information are displayed); 2-14 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in quick mode (by default, all of a fan with fan speed ...
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... Interface Using Smart Survey •• Clicking "Here": Allows you and others use our motherboards. Smart Survey will not collect any data if you select I Agree means you consent to GIGABYTE's collection of non-personal information on how you to check the complete list of collected data.... •• Sending Device Data to GIGABYTE: Selecting I Do Not Agree. •• Clicking "Delete All": All data will be immediately deleted from Gigabyte server. - 30 - The information collected is used to help us understand how well ...
... Interface Using Smart Survey •• Clicking "Here": Allows you and others use our motherboards. Smart Survey will not collect any data if you select I Agree means you consent to GIGABYTE's collection of non-personal information on how you to check the complete list of collected data.... •• Sending Device Data to GIGABYTE: Selecting I Do Not Agree. •• Clicking "Delete All": All data will be immediately deleted from Gigabyte server. - 30 - The information collected is used to help us understand how well ...
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2-17 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 ...; Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of your USB device(s). High-end audio players may vary by motherboard. - 32 - Then click Apply. After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. The USB DAC-UP 2 Interface Using USB DAC...
2-17 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 ...; Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of your USB device(s). High-end audio players may vary by motherboard. - 32 - Then click Apply. After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. The USB DAC-UP 2 Interface Using USB DAC...
RAID Setup Guide
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...drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Configure SATA controller mode in your power supply to the hard drives. (Note 1) Skip this step if you...(Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Configuring SATA Controllers A. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D.
...drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Configure SATA controller mode in your power supply to the hard drives. (Note 1) Skip this step if you...(Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Configuring SATA Controllers A. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D.
RAID Setup Guide
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... RST Controlled. B. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you use the EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in "C-1." To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-2." The BIOS Setup menus described...
... RST Controlled. B. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you use the EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in "C-1." To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-2." The BIOS Setup menus described...
RAID Setup Guide
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Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press . (Figure 2) Step 2: Figure 2 Go to the ...
Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press . (Figure 2) Step 2: Figure 2 Go to the ...
RAID Setup Guide
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Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. The location of the driver. Figure 1 - 16 - A. If the operating system to be installed ...
Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. The location of the driver. Figure 1 - 16 - A. If the operating system to be installed ...
RAID Setup Guide
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... drives in the array. Step 2: Select a new drive to another disk in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to a hard drive from the Start menu. After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding, the...
... drives in the array. Step 2: Select a new drive to another disk in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to a hard drive from the Start menu. After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding, the...
RAID Setup Guide
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... drive. B. Step 2: After re-entering the operating system, follow the steps below: Step 1: After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to "Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration" from the Start menu and make sure the...complete the settings, and then the Intel® Optane™ Memory application will be a SATA hard drive or M.2 SATA SSD. 5. The motherboard driver disk. All data on -screen instructions to be accelerated must also be a system drive or data drive. Then select which one you ...
... drive. B. Step 2: After re-entering the operating system, follow the steps below: Step 1: After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to "Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration" from the Start menu and make sure the...complete the settings, and then the Intel® Optane™ Memory application will be a SATA hard drive or M.2 SATA SSD. 5. The motherboard driver disk. All data on -screen instructions to be accelerated must also be a system drive or data drive. Then select which one you ...
