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However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to ensure normal system operation. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to a specific USB port. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is potentially risky...
However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to ensure normal system operation. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to a specific USB port. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is potentially risky...
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... main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash B. Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file. Insert the 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 execute. 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...
... main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash B. Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file. Insert the 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 execute. 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...
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... Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 16 - It allows you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you to enable or disable the fast boot function...
... Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 16 - It allows you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you to enable or disable the fast boot function...
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... both CPU side and 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. 2-7 Platform Power Management This application allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. •• DMI ASPM Control: Allows you to change the Platform Power Management settings in Windows and sync the settings to Enabled...
... both CPU side and 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. 2-7 Platform Power Management This application allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. •• DMI ASPM Control: Allows you to change the Platform Power Management settings in Windows and sync the settings to Enabled...
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... of Contents B360M D2V 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...27 2-5 BIOS...28 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...34 2-8 Power...35 2-9 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory...
... of Contents B360M D2V 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...27 2-5 BIOS...28 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...34 2-8 Power...35 2-9 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory...
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... memory speeds and memory modules.) ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. ŠŠ Maximum shared memory of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation...
... memory speeds and memory modules.) ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. ŠŠ Maximum shared memory of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation...
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... main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) ŠŠ 1 x serial port header ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard...
... main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) ŠŠ 1 x serial port header ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard...
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... USB 2.0 specification. Use this port. The following guidelines before you begin to CPU limitations, read the manual that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_1 Channel B: DDR4_2 Due to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Connection/Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: Activity LED...
... USB 2.0 specification. Use this port. The following guidelines before you begin to CPU limitations, read the manual that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_1 Channel B: DDR4_2 Due to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Connection/Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: Activity LED...
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...; These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that a system fan be sure to connect it is used (500W or greater). ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •...
...; These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that a system fan be sure to connect it is used (500W or greater). ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •...
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... unplug the power cord S fr3om the power outlet to pBreSvSent dSamage to work or even damage it. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R NC LINE2_R Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Sense FAUDIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L Sense Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. F_ U F_ 9) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No.
... unplug the power cord S fr3om the power outlet to pBreSvSent dSamage to work or even damage it. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R NC LINE2_R Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Sense FAUDIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L Sense Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. F_ U F_ 9) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No.
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... power is turned off, the battery on . The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. 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 or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in this chapter are for how to clear the CMOS...
... power is turned off, the battery on . The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. 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 or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in this chapter are for how to clear the CMOS...
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... CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. The C3 state is present only when you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables...
... CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. The C3 state is present only when you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables...
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... CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to specify the C-state limit for the processor. && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to determine whether to disable...
... CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to specify the C-state limit for the processor. && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to determine whether to disable...
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.... (Default: Disabled) - 25 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings This section provides Loadline voltage control options. `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This...
.... (Default: Disabled) - 25 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings This section provides Loadline voltage control options. `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This...
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...Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays...
...Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays...
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... supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. 2-5 BIOS && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is installed. && Fast Boot Enables...
... supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. 2-5 BIOS && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is installed. && Fast Boot Enables...
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... 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 Allows you to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal Boot Enables normal...
... 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 Allows you to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal Boot Enables normal...
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... 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 your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). The Software Controlled option allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && RGB Fusion (Onboard LED) Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled...
... 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 your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). The Software Controlled option allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && RGB Fusion (Onboard LED) Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled...
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... 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 the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. 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...
... 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 the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. 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...
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... AHCI. DO NOT change /remove the Optane™ memory, you have to remove it . (Must be a SATA hard drive or M.2 SATA SSD and must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on -screen instructions to accelerate an existing RAID array; After re-entering the operating system, the dialog box as shown above will auto-restart. 2. After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is disabled...
... AHCI. DO NOT change /remove the Optane™ memory, you have to remove it . (Must be a SATA hard drive or M.2 SATA SSD and must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on -screen instructions to accelerate an existing RAID array; After re-entering the operating system, the dialog box as shown above will auto-restart. 2. After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is disabled...
