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... a Memory 20 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 21 1-6 Setting up an AMD CrossFire™ Configuration 22 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 23 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches 25 1-9 Internal Connectors 27 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 Smart Fan 6 43 2-4 Favorites (F11 45 2-5 Tweaker...46 2-6 Settings...53 2-7 System Info...60 2-8 Boot...61 2-9 Save & Exit...64 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 65 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 65 3-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 70 3-3 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage...
... a Memory 20 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 21 1-6 Setting up an AMD CrossFire™ Configuration 22 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 23 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches 25 1-9 Internal Connectors 27 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 Smart Fan 6 43 2-4 Favorites (F11 45 2-5 Tweaker...46 2-6 Settings...53 2-7 System Info...60 2-8 Boot...61 2-9 Save & Exit...64 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 65 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 65 3-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 70 3-3 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage...
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... can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Š Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller: - 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Š Realtek...
... can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Š Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller: - 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Š Realtek...
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Š 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors Š 1 x CPU fan header Š 1 x water cooling CPU fan header Š 1 x water cooling kit CPU LED header (LED_CPU) Š 1 x water cooling kit Chipset LED header (LED_PCH) Š 6 x system fan headers Š 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers Š 1 x noise detection header Š 2 x integrated extension cable headers for addressable and RGB LED strips Š 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š 3 x M.2 Socket 3 ...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Š 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors Š 1 x CPU fan header Š 1 x water cooling CPU fan header Š 1 x water cooling kit CPU LED header (LED_CPU) Š 1 x water cooling kit Chipset LED header (LED_PCH) Š 6 x system fan headers Š 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers Š 1 x noise detection header Š 2 x integrated extension cable headers for addressable and RGB LED strips Š 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š 3 x M.2 Socket 3 ...
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... damage. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion...
... damage. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion...
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... you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the number of the LAN port LEDs. BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use this port for USB devices, too. (Note) To enable Q-Flash Plus function...
... you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the number of the LAN port LEDs. BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use this port for USB devices, too. (Note) To enable Q-Flash Plus function...
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... _ B F_USB3 F _ B B S_ B S_ B The reset button provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Miscellaneous\RST_SW," for boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. 1 23 1 BIOS_SW 2 1 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 2 1 2: Backup BIOS (Boot from the backup BIOS) SB 2 1 1: Dual BIOS 2 1 2: Single BIOS B_ S S S B__S B SS S SF...
... _ B F_USB3 F _ B B S_ B S_ B The reset button provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Miscellaneous\RST_SW," for boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. 1 23 1 BIOS_SW 2 1 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 2 1 2: Backup BIOS (Boot from the backup BIOS) SB 2 1 1: Dual BIOS 2 1 2: Single BIOS B_ S S S B__S B SS S SF...
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... Installation Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Turn off . 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. 13) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are not able to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Replace the battery when the battery voltage...
... Installation Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Turn off . 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. 13) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are not able to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Replace the battery when the battery voltage...
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... the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the system in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
... the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the system in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
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... install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage reduction initiated TVB (Note) Allows you to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can even adjust the frequency of each core individually for active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to enable...
... install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage reduction initiated TVB (Note) Allows you to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can even adjust the frequency of each core individually for active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to enable...
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... - dd Per Core HT Disable Setting && HT Disable (Note) Allows you to set the power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Package C State limit (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 mode in order...
... - dd Per Core HT Disable Setting && HT Disable (Note) Allows you to set the power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Package C State limit (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 mode in order...
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... is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note 1) Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Enabled...
... is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note 1) Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Enabled...
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... (basic performance), Enhanced Performance,High Frequency, High Density, and DDR-4500+. (Default: Auto) && Memory Channel Detection Message Allows you make changes on the installed memory. ƒƒ Memory Channels Timings dd Channels Standard Timing Control, Channels Advanced Timing Control, Channels Misc Timing Control These sections provide memory timing settings. BIOS Setup Please note that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the...
... (basic performance), Enhanced Performance,High Frequency, High Density, and DDR-4500+. (Default: Auto) && Memory Channel Detection Message Allows you make changes on the installed memory. ƒƒ Memory Channels Timings dd Channels Standard Timing Control, Channels Advanced Timing Control, Channels Misc Timing Control These sections provide memory timing settings. BIOS Setup Please note that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the...
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...BIOS Setup Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && OnBoard LAN Controller (Aquantia 10GbE LAN Chip, LAN1) Enables or disables the Aquantia 10GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of system memory that supports this item to allocate the DVMT memory size of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe...
...BIOS Setup Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && OnBoard LAN Controller (Aquantia 10GbE LAN Chip, LAN1) Enables or disables the Aquantia 10GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of system memory that supports this item to allocate the DVMT memory size of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe...
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... supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 0) && Media detect count Allows you to set this function. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be decoded in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio...
... supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 0) && Media detect count Allows you to set this function. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be decoded in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio...
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... BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to the hardware specification of each slot. ƒƒ Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode...
... BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to the hardware specification of each slot. ƒƒ Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode...
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Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. BIOS Setup To boot from the available devices. 2-8 Boot && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disc...
Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. BIOS Setup To boot from the available devices. 2-8 Boot && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disc...
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... to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && 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. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only...
... to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && 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. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only...
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...Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes RAID 10 4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with drivers. 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in your power supply to the hard drives. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• AORUS USB flash drive with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 3) Refer to set up a RAID set , follow...
...Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes RAID 10 4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with drivers. 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in your power supply to the hard drives. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• AORUS USB flash drive with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 3) Refer to set up a RAID set , follow...
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... you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. The location of the driver. Figure 1 Configuring a RAID Set - 70 - 3-2 Installing the RAID 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: Boot\IRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 1 appears, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next...
... you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. The location of the driver. Figure 1 Configuring a RAID Set - 70 - 3-2 Installing the RAID 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: Boot\IRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 1 appears, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next...
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... device works successfully). Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to submit your question. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 99 - Select "Load Optimized Defaults." The problem is unable to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Turn...
... device works successfully). Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to submit your question. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 99 - Select "Load Optimized Defaults." The problem is unable to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Turn...
