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... motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. „„ In order to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard B360 AORUS GAMING 3 WIFI/B360 AORUS GAMING 3 Motherboard B360 AORUS GAMING 3 WIFI B360 AORUS GAMING 3 Feb. 9, 2018 Feb. 9, 2018 Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. „„ In order to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard B360 AORUS GAMING 3 WIFI/B360 AORUS GAMING 3 Motherboard B360 AORUS GAMING 3 WIFI B360 AORUS GAMING 3 Feb. 9, 2018 Feb. 9, 2018 Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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... B360 AORUS GAMING 3 WIFI/B360 AORUS GAMING 3 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 M.I.T...24 2-4 System...30 2-5 BIOS...31 2-6 Peripherals...34 2-7 Chipset...37 2-8 Power...38 2-9 Save & Exit...40 Chapter 3 Appendix...41 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 41 3-2 Drivers...
... B360 AORUS GAMING 3 WIFI/B360 AORUS GAMING 3 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 M.I.T...24 2-4 System...30 2-5 BIOS...31 2-6 Peripherals...34 2-7 Chipset...37 2-8 Power...38 2-9 Save & Exit...40 Chapter 3 Appendix...41 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 41 3-2 Drivers...
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...; processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® B360 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to x2 mode when the PCIEX1_2 or PCIEX1_3 slot is populated. ŠŠ 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one below the LAN port). Multi-Graphics Technology...
...; processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® B360 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to x2 mode when the PCIEX1_2 or PCIEX1_3 slot is populated. ŠŠ 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one below the LAN port). Multi-Graphics Technology...
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...; Memory enabled on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x addressable LED strip power select jumpers 2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card...
...; Memory enabled on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x addressable LED strip power select jumpers 2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card...
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...; BIOS ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Unique Features ŠŠ Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Smart Keyboard - Game Boost - USB Blocker - Fast Boot - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
...; BIOS ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Unique Features ŠŠ Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Smart Keyboard - Game Boost - USB Blocker - Fast Boot - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
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... Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed. 2. The four memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
... Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed. 2. The four memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
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... high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply...
... high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply...
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... the chassis to this header according to the speaker on each wire instead of a single plug. The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power...
... the chassis to this header according to the speaker on each wire instead of a single plug. The front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power...
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... SF _ Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) S F_ 3. B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED - 21 - Replace the battery. 4. Damage to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for...
... SF _ Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) S F_ 3. B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED - 21 - Replace the battery. 4. Damage to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for...
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... turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to select the item you not flash the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to switch between the two modes. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings...
... turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to select the item you not flash the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to switch between the two modes. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings...
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The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to set the power limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will...
The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to set the power limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will...
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.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note) Allows you to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. For more enhanced power...
.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note) Allows you to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. For more enhanced power...
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... your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. - 28 - The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is removed, this occurs, please reset the board to the motherboard CI header. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline...
... your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. - 28 - The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is removed, this occurs, please reset the board to the motherboard CI header. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline...
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.... (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the hardware specification of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode is recommended for temperature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
.... (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the hardware specification of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode is recommended for temperature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
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... and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and...
... and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and...
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... boot process completes. All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && 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. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM...
... boot process completes. All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && 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. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM...
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... display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on and off. Double Flash All LEDs flash in an interlaced pattern. && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX 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 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit...
... display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on and off. Double Flash All LEDs flash in an interlaced pattern. && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX 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 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit...
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... option allows you to enable or disable this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard...
... option allows you to enable or disable this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard...
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... have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on the main screen. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from AHCI mode. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to the BIOS Setup, make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is changed to Intel RST With Intel Optane System Acceleration from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on Port 21...
... have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on the main screen. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from AHCI mode. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to the BIOS Setup, make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is changed to Intel RST With Intel Optane System Acceleration from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on Port 21...
Unique Features Introduction
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BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST or click the Q-Flash icon (or press the key) in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Q-Flash Plus is saved to access Q-Flash. When both the main and backup BIOS fail during the POST to...
BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST or click the Q-Flash icon (or press the key) in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Q-Flash Plus is saved to access Q-Flash. When both the main and backup BIOS fail during the POST to...
