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...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 2-10 Smart Keyboard...22 2-11 Smart Backup...23 2-12 Smart HUD...25 2-13... System Information Viewer 26 2-14 USB Blocker...27 2-15 USB DAC-UP 2...28 2-16 V-Tuner...29 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison. The software setup menus are for reference only.
...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 2-10 Smart Keyboard...22 2-11 Smart Backup...23 2-12 Smart HUD...25 2-13... System Information Viewer 26 2-14 USB Blocker...27 2-15 USB DAC-UP 2...28 2-16 V-Tuner...29 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison. The software setup menus are for reference only.
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...Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users ... nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to a specific USB port. When both the main and backup BIOS...
...Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users ... nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to a specific USB port. When both the main and backup BIOS...
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... hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Select the BIOS update file. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows...
... hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Select the BIOS update file. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows...
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...Face-Wizard and you save the BIOS update file obtained from File, then select the location where you will be flashed matches your motherboard model. After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after updating the BIOS. •• Make sure that the BIOS file to be... is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. C. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from an inadequate BIOS flashing...
...Face-Wizard and you save the BIOS update file obtained from File, then select the location where you will be flashed matches your motherboard model. After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after updating the BIOS. •• Make sure that the BIOS file to be... is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. C. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from an inadequate BIOS flashing...
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...main BIOS flashing is complete. Wait for 2-3 minutes and the FBIOS_LED will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. B. After completion, the system will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive,... USB port on the white USB port. 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 1. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. Note: The USB flash drive must be a USB 2.0 flash drive. 3. The FBIOS_LED will reboot again and boot from the main ...
...main BIOS flashing is complete. Wait for 2-3 minutes and the FBIOS_LED will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. B. After completion, the system will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive,... USB port on the white USB port. 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 1. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. Note: The USB flash drive must be a USB 2.0 flash drive. 3. The FBIOS_LED will reboot again and boot from the main ...
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... LiveUpdate to update an app online. Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on the Start menu (Figure 2). On ...the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to launch the App Center...
... LiveUpdate to update an app online. Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on the Start menu (Figure 2). On ...the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to launch the App Center...
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... and voltage settings. HW MONIT Allows you to monitor system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. INFO Displays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and memory. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on next reboot. QUICK BOOST...
... and voltage settings. HW MONIT Allows you to monitor system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. INFO Displays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and memory. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on next reboot. QUICK BOOST...
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...that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you to achieve desired system performance. 2-4 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is not supported. The Advanced Power tab allows you do overclock/overvoltage in EasyTune may result in damage to the hardware components such ... clock, frequency, and voltages, and integrated graphics frequency. After making changes, be sure to adjust voltages. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may vary by motherboard model and CPU. Before you to restart your system for your profiles.
...that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you to achieve desired system performance. 2-4 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is not supported. The Advanced Power tab allows you do overclock/overvoltage in EasyTune may result in damage to the hardware components such ... clock, frequency, and voltages, and integrated graphics frequency. After making changes, be sure to adjust voltages. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may vary by motherboard model and CPU. Before you to restart your system for your profiles.
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...9472; A full color spectrum cascades throughout the armor LED. The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on the top right corner: Allows you to enable or specify the lighting mode of all LEDs/armor LEDs. Music... has audio LEDs. (Note 2) Please download the RGB Fusion app from App Store or Google Play. (Note 3) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 19 - Color Cycle ─ All LEDs simultaneously cycle through a full spectrum of colors. Random ─ Single LED regions flash randomly. Static &#...
...9472; A full color spectrum cascades throughout the armor LED. The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on the top right corner: Allows you to enable or specify the lighting mode of all LEDs/armor LEDs. Music... has audio LEDs. (Note 2) Please download the RGB Fusion app from App Store or Google Play. (Note 3) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 19 - Color Cycle ─ All LEDs simultaneously cycle through a full spectrum of colors. Random ─ Single LED regions flash randomly. Static &#...
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... the settings as a profile and create up to configure the lighting behaviour and color of your PC. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 20 - Double Flash ─ The selected region LEDs flash in and fade out. Off ─ Disable the selected region LEDs. Digital Light ─ Provides multiple...
... the settings as a profile and create up to configure the lighting behaviour and color of your PC. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 20 - Double Flash ─ The selected region LEDs flash in and fade out. Off ─ Disable the selected region LEDs. Digital Light ─ Provides multiple...
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... exit the Record tab during the recording process. The System Alerts tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. 2-13 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to adjust the smart fan speed. Please note, the recording will be shown in relation to monitor and adjust the... requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. - 26 - You can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The fans will run at any time. The Record tab allows you can revert the fan settings back to record changes...
... exit the Record tab during the recording process. The System Alerts tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. 2-13 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to adjust the smart fan speed. Please note, the recording will be shown in relation to monitor and adjust the... requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. - 26 - You can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The fans will run at any time. The Record tab allows you can revert the fan settings back to record changes...
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... +0.2V: Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage. • Voltage Compensation +0.3V: Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage. (Note) Connectors available may vary by motherboard. - 28 - The options are as follows: • Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of the USB ... DAC-UP 2 Click the drop down list on the front or back panel to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). 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...
... +0.2V: Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage. • Voltage Compensation +0.3V: Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage. (Note) Connectors available may vary by motherboard. - 28 - The options are as follows: • Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of the USB ... DAC-UP 2 Click the drop down list on the front or back panel to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). 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...
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... of this : "REV: X.X." Changes to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. „„ In order to assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard B360M AORUS GAMING 3 Motherboard B360M AORUS GAMING 3 Feb. 9, 2018 Feb. 9, 2018 Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information...
... of this : "REV: X.X." Changes to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. „„ In order to assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard B360M AORUS GAMING 3 Motherboard B360M AORUS GAMING 3 Feb. 9, 2018 Feb. 9, 2018 Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...on the product package you obtain. LED_C2 DLED_V_SW2 B360M AORUS GAMING 3 Motherboard Layout DVI KB_MS_USB SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X4 LGA1151 CPU_FAN D_LED2 ATX SYS_FAN2 HDMI R_USB31 USB30_LAN 110 AUDIO 80 60 42 Intel® GbE LAN B360M AORUS GAMING 3 PCIEX16 M2P_16G iTE® 80 60 42...SATA3 5 4 F_AUDIO COM D_LED1 TPM F_USB1 SPDIF_O DLED_V_SW1 LED_C1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN3 F_PANEL CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Box Contents 55 B360M AORUS GAMING 3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are subject to change without notice....
...on the product package you obtain. LED_C2 DLED_V_SW2 B360M AORUS GAMING 3 Motherboard Layout DVI KB_MS_USB SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X4 LGA1151 CPU_FAN D_LED2 ATX SYS_FAN2 HDMI R_USB31 USB30_LAN 110 AUDIO 80 60 42 Intel® GbE LAN B360M AORUS GAMING 3 PCIEX16 M2P_16G iTE® 80 60 42...SATA3 5 4 F_AUDIO COM D_LED1 TPM F_USB1 SPDIF_O DLED_V_SW1 LED_C1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN3 F_PANEL CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Box Contents 55 B360M AORUS GAMING 3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are subject to change without notice....
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... become damaged as physical harm to the user. •• If you are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing .... - 5 - These stickers are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to...
... become damaged as physical harm to the user. •• If you are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing .... - 5 - These stickers are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to...
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...Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Smart Backup - System Information... functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - RGB Fusion - Cloud Station - Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Keyboard - Smart HUD - USB Blocker - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model.
...Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Smart Backup - System Information... functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - RGB Fusion - Cloud Station - Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Keyboard - Smart HUD - USB Blocker - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model.
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... does not meet the standard requirements for details on the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do...Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the CPU Do not...
... does not meet the standard requirements for details on the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do...Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the CPU Do not...
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...8226;• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage....monitor that came with two or four memory modules, it side to side to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. You can use this port for ...
...8226;• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage....monitor that came with two or four memory modules, it side to side to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. You can use this port for ...
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... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 -
... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 -
