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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 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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... during the POST to enter MS-DOS mode. 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 access Q-Flash. Normally, the...to ensure normal system operation. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Z390AORUSMASTER.F1) to enter Q-Flash. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Motherboards that matches your computer. Note: The USB flash ...
... during the POST to enter MS-DOS mode. 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 access Q-Flash. Normally, the...to ensure normal system operation. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Z390AORUSMASTER.F1) to enter Q-Flash. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Motherboards that matches your computer. Note: The USB flash ...
Unique Features Introduction
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...hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. 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 a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive containing the... BIOS file into the computer. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive ...
...hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. 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 a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive containing the... BIOS file into the computer. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive ...
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...The 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. The procedure... 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. Select Yes to begin the BIOS update. Please select Fast or Intact to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Step 4: During the ...
...The 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. The procedure... 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. Select Yes to begin the BIOS update. Please select Fast or Intact to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Step 4: During the ...
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... motherboard is stable and do so may not boot. - 5 - 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 current BIOS file. 4. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to start. 3. Follow the on -screen...
... motherboard is stable and do so may not boot. - 5 - 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 current BIOS file. 4. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to start. 3. Follow the on -screen...
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... in the USB flash drive on the back panel. After the main BIOS is complete. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. B. Wait for 15-20 seconds, the system will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. Insert the USB flash drive into the white USB port on the ...white USB port. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must use the...
... in the USB flash drive on the back panel. After the main BIOS is complete. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. B. Wait for 15-20 seconds, the system will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. Insert the USB flash drive into the white USB port on the ...white USB port. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must use the...
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... updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). 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...
... updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). 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...
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... is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. If you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. 2-6 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot... After AC Power Loss setting right in BIOS Setup. It allows you to select the system bootup mode upon the return of an...
... is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. If you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. 2-6 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot... After AC Power Loss setting right in BIOS Setup. It allows you to select the system bootup mode upon the return of an...
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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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If you respond Cancel, you can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 24 - An alert will shutdown right away. (Note) You can enter the password ... left corner and enter the password . (Note) Set the time when a user can or cannot use your computer for weekdays and weekends. 2-10 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to choose to turn off the computer or only close the alert. The Smart TimeLock Interface Using Smart TimeLock Click the...
If you respond Cancel, you can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 24 - An alert will shutdown right away. (Note) You can enter the password ... left corner and enter the password . (Note) Set the time when a user can or cannot use your computer for weekdays and weekends. 2-10 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to choose to turn off the computer or only close the alert. The Smart TimeLock Interface Using Smart TimeLock Click the...
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...); You can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The Reset button can fix the fan speeds using the RPM Fixed Mode option. 2-14 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in system voltages, temperatures...
...); You can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The Reset button can fix the fan speeds using the RPM Fixed Mode option. 2-14 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in system voltages, temperatures...
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.... • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of your USB device(s). After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. 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...
.... • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of your USB device(s). After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. 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...
RAID Setup Guide
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Configuring SATA Controllers A. B. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size ... optimal performance, it is recommended that you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C.
Configuring SATA Controllers A. B. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size ... optimal performance, it is recommended that you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C.
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... to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this section may differ from the exact settings for more information. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to Disabled. Note: When using a PCIe SSD, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. Figure 1 Step 2: To ...item to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (Figure 1). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you use the EZ RAID feature, follow...
... to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this section may differ from the exact settings for more information. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to Disabled. Note: When using a PCIe SSD, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. Figure 1 Step 2: To ...item to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (Figure 1). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you use the EZ RAID feature, follow...
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 .... Press on the number of hard drives you to begin (Figure 3). Then press to move to Peripherals. C-1. Figure 3 - 4 - Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Create tab. Click Proceed to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. Select the type of the hard drives being...
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 .... Press on the number of hard drives you to begin (Figure 3). Then press to move to Peripherals. C-1. Figure 3 - 4 - Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Create tab. Click Proceed to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. Select the type of the hard drives being...
RAID Setup Guide
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UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6). Figure 7 - 6 - Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. C-2. 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 7 - 6 - Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. C-2. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7).
RAID Setup Guide
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...: None defined. Option ROM - 16.5.0.348 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Acceleration Options 6. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Enabled. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID ...If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 14). Delete RAID Volume 3. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and...
...: None defined. Option ROM - 16.5.0.348 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Acceleration Options 6. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Enabled. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID ...If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 14). Delete RAID Volume 3. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and...
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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. Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID...
... 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. Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID...
RAID Setup Guide
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... Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive. 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...
... Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive. 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...
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...the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology or Intel(R) Optane Memory application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will cause the operating system to stop functioning correctly. •• If you want to accelerate the system drive, you can only...Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on -screen instructions to the BIOS Setup, make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled. Follow the on the Intel® Optane™ Memory tab. Doing so will ...
...the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology or Intel(R) Optane Memory application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will cause the operating system to stop functioning correctly. •• If you want to accelerate the system drive, you can only...Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on -screen instructions to the BIOS Setup, make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled. Follow the on the Intel® Optane™ Memory tab. Doing so will ...
