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The software setup menus are for reference only. Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 Cloud Station...10 2-4 EasyTune...15 2-5 Fast Boot...16 2-6 Game Boost...17 2-7 Platform Power Management 18 2-8 RGB Fusion...19 2-9 Smart TimeLock...21...
The software setup menus are for reference only. Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 Cloud Station...10 2-4 EasyTune...15 2-5 Fast Boot...16 2-6 Game Boost...17 2-7 Platform Power Management 18 2-8 RGB Fusion...19 2-9 Smart TimeLock...21...
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... sake of your USB flash drive, or hard drive. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Restart the system. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and...
... sake of your USB flash drive, or hard drive. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Restart the system. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and...
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... use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. The following procedure assumes that you to a USB flash drive. Select the BIOS update file. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash B. Insert the USB flash drive containing the... BIOS file into the computer. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive...
... use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. The following procedure assumes that you to a USB flash drive. Select the BIOS update file. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash B. Insert the USB flash drive containing the... BIOS file into the computer. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive...
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...process is complete. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Please select Fast or Intact to enter BIOS Setup. System will restart after the system restarts. - 4 - The screen will show that you... reload BIOS defaults. Step 4: During the POST, press to begin the BIOS update. And then select Yes to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Step 2: The screen will then display the update process. •• Do...
...process is complete. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Please select Fast or Intact to enter BIOS Setup. System will restart after the system restarts. - 4 - The screen will show that you... reload BIOS defaults. Step 4: During the POST, press to begin the BIOS update. And then select Yes to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Step 2: The screen will then display the update process. •• Do...
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... that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Before You Begin 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be able to change...
... that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Before You Begin 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be able to change...
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... to your motherboard model. 2. The FBIOS_LED will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is flashed, the system will reboot automatically and then DualBIOS™ will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. Wait for normal operation. - 6 - From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it to...
... to your motherboard model. 2. The FBIOS_LED will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is flashed, the system will reboot automatically and then DualBIOS™ will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. Wait for normal operation. - 6 - From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it to...
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Restart your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in APP Center may also vary depending on ...motherboard specifications. - 7 - Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu (Figure 2)....
Restart your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in APP Center may also vary depending on ...motherboard specifications. - 7 - Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu (Figure 2)....
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...of an AC power loss. (This mode is configurable only when BIOS Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you configure the settings, click Save to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 16 - 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. The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details...
...of an AC power loss. (This mode is configurable only when BIOS Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you configure the settings, click Save to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 16 - 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. The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details...
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... Chipset side of the DMI link. (Note) PEG ASPM, PCH ASPM, DMI ASPM Control are configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to the BIOS.
... Chipset side of the DMI link. (Note) PEG ASPM, PCH ASPM, DMI ASPM Control are configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to the BIOS.
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2-9 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you will be requested to enter the password to extend the usage time again when the default shutdown time arrives, or the ... settings and click Exit to the default shutdown time. An alert will shutdown right away. (Note) You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 21 - The Lock Mode on the bottom left corner and enter the password...
2-9 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you will be requested to enter the password to extend the usage time again when the default shutdown time arrives, or the ... settings and click Exit to the default shutdown time. An alert will shutdown right away. (Note) You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 21 - The Lock Mode on the bottom left corner and enter the password...
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You can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The Smart Fan 5 Advance tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed, and set temperature/fan speed alarm. The Reset button ... to adjust the smart fan speed. The Smart Fan 5 Auto tab allows you exit the Record tab during the recording process. 2-13 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds. The Record tab allows you can...
You can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The Smart Fan 5 Advance tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed, and set temperature/fan speed alarm. The Reset button ... to adjust the smart fan speed. The Smart Fan 5 Auto tab allows you exit the Record tab during the recording process. 2-13 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds. The Record tab allows you can...
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After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. The USB DAC-UP 2 Interface Using USB DAC-UP 2 Click the drop down list on the front or back panel to strengthen the stability ...; Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of the USB connectors. Then click Apply. 2-15 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want...
After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. The USB DAC-UP 2 Interface Using USB DAC-UP 2 Click the drop down list on the front or back panel to strengthen the stability ...; Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of the USB connectors. Then click Apply. 2-15 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want...
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..., or published in any means without prior notice. Motherboard B360M AORUS GAMING 3 Motherboard B360M AORUS GAMING 3 Feb. 9, 2018 Feb. 9, 2018 Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their..., carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard...
..., or published in any means without prior notice. Motherboard B360M AORUS GAMING 3 Motherboard B360M AORUS GAMING 3 Feb. 9, 2018 Feb. 9, 2018 Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their..., carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard...
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Table of Contents B360M 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 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...28 2-5 BIOS...29 2-6 Peripherals...32 2-7 Chipset...35 2-8 Power...36 2-9 Save...
Table of Contents B360M 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 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...28 2-5 BIOS...29 2-6 Peripherals...32 2-7 Chipset...35 2-8 Power...36 2-9 Save...
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... Boot - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Keyboard - Game Boost - Smart TimeLock - System Information Viewer - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 23.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download ... x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information...
... Boot - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Keyboard - Game Boost - Smart TimeLock - System Information Viewer - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 23.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download ... x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information...
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... in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power... the load plate automatically during the process of the memory. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before inserting the CPU. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
... in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power... the load plate automatically during the process of the memory. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before inserting the CPU. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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... the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Select the proper hole for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration,_" 0for moFre information. 9) M2Q_32G/M2P_16G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors suppo_r0t M.2FSATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs. 110 80 60 42...
... the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Select the proper hole for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration,_" 0for moFre information. 9) M2Q_32G/M2P_16G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors suppo_r0t M.2FSATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs. 110 80 60 42...
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... Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for your graphics card if you to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. The LED is off when the system...
... Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for your graphics card if you to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. The LED is off when the system...
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...CMOS values may not be lost. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your devices may be ...cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). _3 U F_USB3 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to ...
...CMOS values may not be lost. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your devices may be ...cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). _3 U F_USB3 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to ...
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...BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS...power is turned off, the battery on your keyboard to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to make adjustments for reference ...
...BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS...power is turned off, the battery on your keyboard to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to make adjustments for reference ...