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... the key) in system malfunction. - 2 - Before You Begin 1. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is Q-Flash Plus? Normally, the system works on the next system boot to enter Q-Flash. Q-Flash Plus is Q-Flash™? What is a new solution derived from the USB flash drive connected to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window...
... the key) in system malfunction. - 2 - Before You Begin 1. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is Q-Flash Plus? Normally, the system works on the next system boot to enter Q-Flash. Q-Flash Plus is Q-Flash™? What is a new solution derived from the USB flash drive connected to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window...
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... USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 1: 1. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive. Select Q-Flash to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using...
... USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 1: 1. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive. Select Q-Flash to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using...
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... Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details about this function, refer to save and click Exit. 2-5 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...
... Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details about this function, refer to save and click Exit. 2-5 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...
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Table of Contents B360 M AORUS PRO 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 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 M.I.T...23 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS...30 2-6 Peripherals...33 2-7 Chipset...36 2-8 Power...37 2-9 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 40 3-2 Drivers Installation 42...
Table of Contents B360 M AORUS PRO 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 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 M.I.T...23 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS...30 2-6 Peripherals...33 2-7 Chipset...36 2-8 Power...37 2-9 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 40 3-2 Drivers Installation 42...
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...) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for an Intel® CNVi wireless module only (CNVI) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/ x2 SSD support) (M2Q_32G) - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x2 SSD support) (M2P_16G) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors * Refer to GIGABYTE's website for the M.2 and SATA connectors. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ...
...) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for an Intel® CNVi wireless module only (CNVI) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/ x2 SSD support) (M2Q_32G) - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x2 SSD support) (M2P_16G) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors * Refer to GIGABYTE's website for the M.2 and SATA connectors. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ...
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...Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is populated in the CNVi connector, one of the USB 2.0/1.1 ports routed to the F_USB2 header becomes unavailable. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x addressable LED strip power select jumpers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header...
...Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is populated in the CNVi connector, one of the USB 2.0/1.1 ports routed to the F_USB2 header becomes unavailable. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x addressable LED strip power select jumpers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header...
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.../2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to this port. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor...
.../2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to this port. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor...
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...: Type of Connector M.2 SSD M.2 SATA SSD SATA3 0 a SATA3 1 r SATA3 2 a a aS F_ a B SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 a a a M.2 PCIe SSD a a a a a a No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a a: Available, r : Not available * The M2P_16G connector supports up to PCIe x2 SSDs only. 10) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics caFr_dU,SaBn3d operating sF_yUsSteBm30a3re working normally;UiSf Bth0e_ BBOOT LED is not B_ working properly after system power-on each wire instead of the motherboard header...
...: Type of Connector M.2 SSD M.2 SATA SSD SATA3 0 a SATA3 1 r SATA3 2 a a aS F_ a B SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 a a a M.2 PCIe SSD a a a a a a No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a a: Available, r : Not available * The M2P_16G connector supports up to PCIe x2 SSDs only. 10) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics caFr_dU,SaBn3d operating sF_yUsSteBm30a3re working normally;UiSf Bth0e_ BBOOT LED is not B_ working properly after system power-on each wire instead of the motherboard header...
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... short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Definition 1 LAD0 7 LAD3 2 VCC3 8 GND _F 12 2 3 LAD1 9 LFRAME 4 No Pin 10 NC 5 LAD2 11 SERIRQ 6 LCLK 12 LRESET _0 F 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. _ 11 1 S _ Pin No. Definition Pin No. Plug in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults...
... short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Definition 1 LAD0 7 LAD3 2 VCC3 8 GND _F 12 2 3 LAD1 9 LFRAME 4 No Pin 10 NC 5 LAD2 11 SERIRQ 6 LCLK 12 LRESET _0 F 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. _ 11 1 S _ Pin No. Definition Pin No. Plug in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults...
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... upgrade the BIOS, use the key to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . 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 are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to boot. When the power is turned on the motherboard. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings...
... upgrade the BIOS, use the key to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . 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 are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to boot. When the power is turned on the motherboard. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings...
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... the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The adjustable range is set the CPU Flex Ratio. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set a current limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note...
... the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The adjustable range is set the CPU Flex Ratio. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set a current limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note...
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... XMP memory module(s) to decrease power consumption. && C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race...
... XMP memory module(s) to decrease power consumption. && C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race...
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... used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. the second is the memory frequency that is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable...
... used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. the second is the memory frequency that is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable...
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... threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to the temperature. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve...
... threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to the temperature. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve...
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After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System 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 is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show...
After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System 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 is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show...
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... be installed. (Default: Windows 8/10) && 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. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && 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...
... be installed. (Default: Windows 8/10) && 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. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && 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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... attacks 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. && RGB Fusion Allows you to set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard. Off Disables this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on and off. Double Flash All LEDs flash in an...
... attacks 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. && RGB Fusion Allows you to set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard. Off Disables this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on and off. Double Flash All LEDs flash in an...
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... BIOS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item appears only when a USB storage device is enabled. && Ipv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is installed. `` Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy...
... BIOS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item appears only when a USB storage device is enabled. && Ipv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is installed. `` Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy...
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2-7 Chipset && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && Wake on LAN Enable Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && IOAPIC 24-119 Entries Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to...
2-7 Chipset && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && Wake on LAN Enable Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && IOAPIC 24-119 Entries Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to...
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... SATA controller has been configured in the M2Q_32G connector, set PCIe Storage Device on the Intel® Optane™ Memory screen. 4. The system drive must have to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. After system restarts, go to remove it . Follow the on it first before continuing. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to install. DO NOT change your optical drive...
... SATA controller has been configured in the M2Q_32G connector, set PCIe Storage Device on the Intel® Optane™ Memory screen. 4. The system drive must have to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. After system restarts, go to remove it . Follow the on it first before continuing. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to install. DO NOT change your optical drive...