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GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. AORUS MODEL X GAMING DESKTOP PC (AMXI9N8A-2171) User's Manual Rev. 1001 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. AORUS MODEL X GAMING DESKTOP PC (AMXI9N8A-2171) User's Manual Rev. 1001 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
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...at: https://www.gigabyte.com No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in ...use of this manual is the property of the product, read the Quick Start Guide included with the product. „„ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: „„ For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Changes to their respective owners...
...at: https://www.gigabyte.com No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in ...use of this manual is the property of the product, read the Quick Start Guide included with the product. „„ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: „„ For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Changes to their respective owners...
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... 1-2 Hardware Information 6 System Overview...6 Front View...6 Back View-A...7 Back View-B...10 1-3 Getting Started 11 Connecting Peripheral Devices 11 Connecting Mini-DisplayPort 12 Connecting the Power Cord 13 Turning on ...13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 14 2-1 Entering the BIOS Setup 14 2-2 Setting the BIOS Display Language 15 2-3 Setting Administrator/User Password 16 2-4 Loading Optimized Defaults 17 2-5 Saving the BIOS Settings and Exiting 18 Chapter 3 Appendix...19 3-1 Installing a 2.5" Drive 19 3-2 Installing a 3.5" Drive 20 3-3 Cleaning the Dust Filter 21 3-4 Using Q-Flash Plus...
... 1-2 Hardware Information 6 System Overview...6 Front View...6 Back View-A...7 Back View-B...10 1-3 Getting Started 11 Connecting Peripheral Devices 11 Connecting Mini-DisplayPort 12 Connecting the Power Cord 13 Turning on ...13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 14 2-1 Entering the BIOS Setup 14 2-2 Setting the BIOS Display Language 15 2-3 Setting Administrator/User Password 16 2-4 Loading Optimized Defaults 17 2-5 Saving the BIOS Settings and Exiting 18 Chapter 3 Appendix...19 3-1 Installing a 2.5" Drive 19 3-2 Installing a 3.5" Drive 20 3-3 Cleaning the Dust Filter 21 3-4 Using Q-Flash Plus...
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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items †† Glass side panel - 4 - Box Contents 55 AORUS MODEL X GAMING DESKTOP PC 55 Quick Start Guide 55 AC power cord 55 Antennas 55 2.5" drive screws 55 Two Mini-DisplayPort cables * The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items †† Glass side panel - 4 - Box Contents 55 AORUS MODEL X GAMING DESKTOP PC 55 Quick Start Guide 55 AC power cord 55 Antennas 55 2.5" drive screws 55 Two Mini-DisplayPort cables * The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 1 Hardware Setup 1-1 Safety Information •• Before connecting to the power outlet, make sure that the voltage rating of the power cable is compatible with the power specification in the country where you plug the power cord into the product. •• Do not use of any heat sources such as electric radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that the...
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup 1-1 Safety Information •• Before connecting to the power outlet, make sure that the voltage rating of the power cable is compatible with the power specification in the country where you plug the power cord into the product. •• Do not use of any heat sources such as electric radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that the...
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and USB 2.0 specification. Mic In The Mic in jack. USB Type-C® Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 specification and is compatible to turn on/off the computer. Line Out The line out jack. - 6 - 1-2 Hardware Infor-mation System Overview Front View Power Button The power button allows users to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Use this port for USB devices.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and USB 2.0 specification. Mic In The Mic in jack. USB Type-C® Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 specification and is compatible to turn on/off the computer. Line Out The line out jack. - 6 - 1-2 Hardware Infor-mation System Overview Front View Power Button The power button allows users to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Use this port for USB devices.
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...; After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for better signal reception. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, refer to "Chapter 3" of the manual. - 7 - Back View-A Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the system is on...
...; After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for better signal reception. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, refer to "Chapter 3" of the manual. - 7 - Back View-A Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the system is on...
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...) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, refer to connect rear speakers. Line Out/Front Speaker Out The line out jack. For better sound quality, it is recommended that you connect your operating system.) USB Type-C® Port (with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Support) The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 specification and is compatible to connect center/subwoofer speakers. Before using this port for USB devices. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this...
...) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, refer to connect rear speakers. Line Out/Front Speaker Out The line out jack. For better sound quality, it is recommended that you connect your operating system.) USB Type-C® Port (with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Support) The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 specification and is compatible to connect center/subwoofer speakers. Before using this port for USB devices. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this...
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Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In/Side Speaker Out Line Out/Front Speaker Out Mic In Headphone/2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a a •• If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. •• To enable or configure the audio amplifying function for the Line out jack, please access the Realtek Audio Console application. - 9 -
Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In/Side Speaker Out Line Out/Front Speaker Out Mic In Headphone/2-channel a 4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a a •• If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. •• To enable or configure the audio amplifying function for the Line out jack, please access the Realtek Audio Console application. - 9 -
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.../3A Power Delivery Spec. (Note 1) (Note 2) Mini-DisplayPort In Port The mini-DisplayPort allows you to use the included Mini-DisplayPort cable to connect your graphics card to the GC-MAPLE RIDGE add-in card. (Note 1) Actual resolutions supported are dependent on the graphics card being used. (Note 2) Due to hardware limitations, the DisplayPort connector, Thunderbolt™ 4 connector 1, and Thunderbolt™ 4 connector 2 require signal input from external devices and support up...
.../3A Power Delivery Spec. (Note 1) (Note 2) Mini-DisplayPort In Port The mini-DisplayPort allows you to use the included Mini-DisplayPort cable to connect your graphics card to the GC-MAPLE RIDGE add-in card. (Note 1) Actual resolutions supported are dependent on the graphics card being used. (Note 2) Due to hardware limitations, the DisplayPort connector, Thunderbolt™ 4 connector 1, and Thunderbolt™ 4 connector 2 require signal input from external devices and support up...
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to be used in vertical position only. Connecting Peripheral Devices Connect your peripheral devices such as keyboard, mouse, monitor, and etc. 1-3 Getting Started This product is designed and intended to the desktop computer. - 11 -
to be used in vertical position only. Connecting Peripheral Devices Connect your peripheral devices such as keyboard, mouse, monitor, and etc. 1-3 Getting Started This product is designed and intended to the desktop computer. - 11 -
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... 1 connector, then connect the monitor's cable to the DisplayPort connector or Thunderbolt™ 4 connector 1. •• When connecting two DisplayPort monitors, please connect one end of the Mini-DisplayPort cables to the DP IN 1 connector and connect the monitor's cable to the DisplayPort on the graphics card. Connecting Mini-DisplayPort Follow the steps below to use the included Mini-DisplayPort cables to connect the graphics card to Thunderbolt™ 4 connector 2. 3 Thunderbolt™ 4 Port 2 Thunderbolt...
... 1 connector, then connect the monitor's cable to the DisplayPort connector or Thunderbolt™ 4 connector 1. •• When connecting two DisplayPort monitors, please connect one end of the Mini-DisplayPort cables to the DP IN 1 connector and connect the monitor's cable to the DisplayPort on the graphics card. Connecting Mini-DisplayPort Follow the steps below to use the included Mini-DisplayPort cables to connect the graphics card to Thunderbolt™ 4 connector 2. 3 Thunderbolt™ 4 Port 2 Thunderbolt...
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... motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 14 - In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to set the first boot device without having to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will boot from the device immediately. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility...
... motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 14 - In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to set the first boot device without having to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will boot from the device immediately. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility...
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... all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. Type the password again and press . You will be requested to confirm the password. You will be sure to set the administrator password or user password for your desktop computer. && Administrator Password Allows you to make changes to all . 2-3 Setting Administrator/User Password Go to the Boot menu to set the Administrator Password first. - 16 - You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup...
... all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. Type the password again and press . You will be requested to confirm the password. You will be sure to set the administrator password or user password for your desktop computer. && Administrator Password Allows you to make changes to all . 2-3 Setting Administrator/User Password Go to the Boot menu to set the Administrator Password first. - 16 - You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup...
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This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. Press on the device you to select a device to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Boot Override Allows you select and select Yesto confirm. Select...
This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. Press on the device you to select a device to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Boot Override Allows you select and select Yesto confirm. Select...
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Remove the two screws from the 2.5" drive bracket to the 2.5" drive. 5. Release the thumb screw from the side panel. Then connect the hard drive data and power cables to take out the bracket. 3. Replace the side panel and secure it with the installed 2.5" drive in the desktop computer. Use the bundled screws to secure your 2.5" drive to install a 2.5" drive: 1. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Installing a 2.5" Drive Refer to the following steps to the bracket. 4.Replace the bracket with the screws you previously removed. 1 2 3 - 19 - Then pull out the side panel. 2.
Remove the two screws from the 2.5" drive bracket to the 2.5" drive. 5. Release the thumb screw from the side panel. Then connect the hard drive data and power cables to take out the bracket. 3. Replace the side panel and secure it with the installed 2.5" drive in the desktop computer. Use the bundled screws to secure your 2.5" drive to install a 2.5" drive: 1. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Installing a 2.5" Drive Refer to the following steps to the bracket. 4.Replace the bracket with the screws you previously removed. 1 2 3 - 19 - Then pull out the side panel. 2.
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Replace the side panel and secure it with the installed 3.5" drive in the desktop computer. Remove the two screws from the side panel. Press the tabs of the drive. 4. Replace the bracket with the screws you previously removed. 1 2 3 - 20 - 3-2 Installing a 3.5" Drive Refer to the following steps to pull the bracket out of the desktop computer. 3. Secure your 3.5" drive into the bracket by inserting the four pins on the sides of the bracket into the mounting holes on the sides of the 3.5" drive bracket on both sides to install a 3.5" drive: 1. Then pull out the side panel. 2.
Replace the side panel and secure it with the installed 3.5" drive in the desktop computer. Remove the two screws from the side panel. Press the tabs of the drive. 4. Replace the bracket with the screws you previously removed. 1 2 3 - 20 - 3-2 Installing a 3.5" Drive Refer to the following steps to pull the bracket out of the desktop computer. 3. Secure your 3.5" drive into the bracket by inserting the four pins on the sides of the bracket into the mounting holes on the sides of the 3.5" drive bracket on both sides to install a 3.5" drive: 1. Then pull out the side panel. 2.
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... turn on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the Q-Flash Plus port on the Q-Flash Plus port. Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32/16 file system and it to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your product model. 2. B. Wait for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs will stop flashing when the BIOS flashing is off (S5 shutdown state). - 22 - Connect the power cables to your system is complete. Q-Flash Plus Port Q-Flash...
... turn on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the Q-Flash Plus port on the Q-Flash Plus port. Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32/16 file system and it to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your product model. 2. B. Wait for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs will stop flashing when the BIOS flashing is off (S5 shutdown state). - 22 - Connect the power cables to your system is complete. Q-Flash Plus Port Q-Flash...
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...parts of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/ IEEE C95.1, 1992. Industry Canada requires this radio according to the limits set forth by FCC certified equipment. Inc. The use...the potential for use : In order to 5.25-GHz frequency range. Antenna Warning The wireless adapter is not designed for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is restricted to the instructions found in the wireless network. Industry Canada ...
...parts of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/ IEEE C95.1, 1992. Industry Canada requires this radio according to the limits set forth by FCC certified equipment. Inc. The use...the potential for use : In order to 5.25-GHz frequency range. Antenna Warning The wireless adapter is not designed for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is restricted to the instructions found in the wireless network. Industry Canada ...
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...use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers... this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) ...tested and found to develop products that this product must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. The parts... (EU) 2015/863 Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to add and safe from the 2012/19...
...use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers... this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) ...tested and found to develop products that this product must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. The parts... (EU) 2015/863 Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to add and safe from the 2012/19...
