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GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. AORUS MODEL X GAMING DESKTOP PC (GB-AMXR9N8A-20A1) User's Manual Rev. 1001 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable.
GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. AORUS MODEL X GAMING DESKTOP PC (GB-AMXR9N8A-20A1) User's Manual Rev. 1001 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable.
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...owners. No part of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of the product, read the Quick Start Guide included with the product. „„ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual... in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: „„ For quick set-up of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in any...
...owners. No part of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of the product, read the Quick Start Guide included with the product. „„ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual... in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: „„ For quick set-up of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in any...
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... Contents...4 Optional Items...4 Chapter 1 Hardware Setup 5 1-1 Safety Information 5 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 the Power Cord 12 Turning on ...12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 13 2-1 Entering the BIOS Setup 13 2-2 Setting the BIOS Display Language 14 2-3 Setting Administrator/User Password 15 2-4 Loading Optimized Defaults 16 2-5 Saving the BIOS Settings and Exiting 17 Chapter 3 Appendix...18 3-1 Installing a 2.5" Drive 18 3-2 Installing a 3.5" Drive 19...
... Contents...4 Optional Items...4 Chapter 1 Hardware Setup 5 1-1 Safety Information 5 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 the Power Cord 12 Turning on ...12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 13 2-1 Entering the BIOS Setup 13 2-2 Setting the BIOS Display Language 14 2-3 Setting Administrator/User Password 15 2-4 Loading Optimized Defaults 16 2-5 Saving the BIOS Settings and Exiting 17 Chapter 3 Appendix...18 3-1 Installing a 2.5" Drive 18 3-2 Installing a 3.5" Drive 19...
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Optional Items †† Glass side panel - 4 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 AORUS MODEL X GAMING DESKTOP PC 55 Quick Start Guide 55 AC power cord 55 Antennas 55 2.5" drive screws * The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
Optional Items †† Glass side panel - 4 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 AORUS MODEL X GAMING DESKTOP PC 55 Quick Start Guide 55 AC power cord 55 Antennas 55 2.5" drive screws * The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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...;• Do not use of thumbscrews is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as electric radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is not considered to compromise the basic principles of safety associated with a screwdriver, use this apparatus to the motherboard's User Manual. - 5 - Failure to do not...
...;• Do not use of thumbscrews is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as electric radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is not considered to compromise the basic principles of safety associated with a screwdriver, use this apparatus to the motherboard's User Manual. - 5 - Failure to do not...
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Use this port for USB devices. Line Out The line out jack. - 6 - 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 USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. 1-2 Hardware Information System Overview Front View Power Button The power button allows users to the USB 2.0 specification. Mic In The Mic in jack. USB Type-C® Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to turn on/off the computer.
Use this port for USB devices. Line Out The line out jack. - 6 - 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 USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. 1-2 Hardware Information System Overview Front View Power Button The power button allows users to the USB 2.0 specification. Mic In The Mic in jack. USB Type-C® Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to turn on/off the computer.
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... occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 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 the clear CMOS button when the system is on . SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this button to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized...
... occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 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 the clear CMOS button when the system is on . SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this button to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized...
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... USB devices. RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN1) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect center/subwoofer speakers. Rear Speaker Out Use this port first. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this audio jack to connect rear speakers. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, refer to 2.5 Gbps data rate. Use this audio jack to 1 Gbps data rate. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port...
... USB devices. RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN1) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect center/subwoofer speakers. Rear Speaker Out Use this port first. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this audio jack to connect rear speakers. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, refer to 2.5 Gbps data rate. Use this audio jack to 1 Gbps data rate. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port...
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... Speaker Out Mic In/Side Speaker Out 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. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in devices such as an optical drive...
... Speaker Out Mic In/Side Speaker Out 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. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in devices such as an optical drive...
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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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Connecting the Power Cord Connect the included power cord to turn on the desktop computer. - 12 - A B Turning on Press the power button to the desktop computer and a power outlet.
Connecting the Power Cord Connect the included power cord to turn on the desktop computer. - 12 - A B Turning on Press the power button to the desktop computer and a power outlet.
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... 2 BIOS Setup 2-1 Entering the BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in the CMOS. 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 boot. Startup Screen The...
... 2 BIOS Setup 2-1 Entering the BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in the CMOS. 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 boot. Startup Screen The...
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... make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. You will be sure to set the administrator password or user password for the password, enter the correct one first. Press again when prompted to confirm the password. 2-3 Setting Administrator/User Password Go to the Boot menu to set the Administrator Password first. - 15 - When prompted for a new password, press without entering any password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Type...
... make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. You will be sure to set the administrator password or user password for the password, enter the correct one first. Press again when prompted to confirm the password. 2-3 Setting Administrator/User Password Go to the Boot menu to set the Administrator Password first. - 15 - When prompted for a new password, press without entering any password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Type...
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Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 16 - The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load the optimal BIOS default settings. 2-4 Loading Optimized Defaults Go to the Save & Exit menu to load the BIOS default settings. && Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and select Yes to operate in optimum state.
Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. - 16 - The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load the optimal BIOS default settings. 2-4 Loading Optimized Defaults Go to the Save & Exit menu to load the BIOS default settings. && Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and select Yes to operate in optimum state.
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.... Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device. - 17 - This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. 2-5 Saving the BIOS Settings and Exiting && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. Press on the device you to select a device to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on...
.... Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device. - 17 - This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. 2-5 Saving the BIOS Settings and Exiting && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. Press on the device you to select a device to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on...
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Then connect the hard drive data and power cables to the bracket. 4.Replace the bracket with the screws you previously removed. 1 2 3 - 18 - Replace the side panel and secure it with the installed 2.5" drive in the desktop computer. Then pull out the side panel. 2. Use the bundled screws to secure your 2.5" drive to the 2.5" drive. 5. Release the thumb screw from the side panel. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Installing a 2.5" Drive Refer to the following steps to take out the bracket. 3. Remove the two screws from the 2.5" drive bracket to install a 2.5" drive: 1.
Then connect the hard drive data and power cables to the bracket. 4.Replace the bracket with the screws you previously removed. 1 2 3 - 18 - Replace the side panel and secure it with the installed 2.5" drive in the desktop computer. Then pull out the side panel. 2. Use the bundled screws to secure your 2.5" drive to the 2.5" drive. 5. Release the thumb screw from the side panel. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Installing a 2.5" Drive Refer to the following steps to take out the bracket. 3. Remove the two screws from the 2.5" drive bracket to install a 2.5" drive: 1.
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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. 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 both sides to install a 3.5" drive: 1. Press the tabs of the 3.5" drive bracket on the sides of the drive. 4. Replace the bracket with the screws you previously removed. 1 2 3 - 19 - 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. 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 both sides to install a 3.5" drive: 1. Press the tabs of the 3.5" drive bracket on the sides of the drive. 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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... your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to your product model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to their default settings. (Default setting for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) •• The DualBIOS™ feature will flash during the BIOS matching and flashing process. B. default setting for the BIOS switch: Boot from the main BIOS. - 21 - Please turn on the Q-Flash Plus port. Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will reboot again and boot...
... your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to your product model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to their default settings. (Default setting for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) •• The DualBIOS™ feature will flash during the BIOS matching and flashing process. B. default setting for the BIOS switch: Boot from the main BIOS. - 21 - Please turn on the Q-Flash Plus port. Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will reboot again and boot...
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...wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices in specific environments: - Explosive Device Proximity Warning Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as the primary user of the 5.25-to 5.35-GHz and 5.65 to the documentation supplied with FCC RF exposure limits, low gain integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of the device... Antenna use of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: GIGABYTE DESKTOP PC Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: GB-AMXR9N8A-20A1 Responsible Party - Antenna Warning The wireless adapter is connected; L'...
...wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices in specific environments: - Explosive Device Proximity Warning Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as the primary user of the 5.25-to 5.35-GHz and 5.65 to the documentation supplied with FCC RF exposure limits, low gain integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of the device... Antenna use of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: GIGABYTE DESKTOP PC Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: GB-AMXR9N8A-20A1 Responsible Party - Antenna Warning The wireless adapter is connected; L'...
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... 040 UK contact point: GBT TECH. The parts and components have not intended to comply with other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals. The WEEE Directive specifies...
... 040 UK contact point: GBT TECH. The parts and components have not intended to comply with other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals. The WEEE Directive specifies...
