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... Q-Flash Utility A. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the USB flash drive connected 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 cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Normally, the system works on the next system boot to access Q-Flash...
... Q-Flash Utility A. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the USB flash drive connected 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 cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Normally, the system works on the next system boot to access Q-Flash...
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... sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - 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 access Q-Flash B. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Select Q-Flash to a USB flash drive. Select the BIOS update file. 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...
... sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - 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 access Q-Flash B. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Select Q-Flash to a USB flash drive. Select the BIOS update file. 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...
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... system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you configure the settings, click Save to save and click Exit. If you to enable or disable the fast boot function to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 16 - It allows you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system...
... system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you configure the settings, click Save to save and click Exit. If you to enable or disable the fast boot function to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 16 - It allows you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system...
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Table of Contents B360M GAMING HD 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 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 M.I.T...20 2-4 System...26 2-5 BIOS...27 2-6 Peripherals...30 2-7 Chipset...33 2-8 Power...34 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 38 ...
Table of Contents B360M GAMING HD 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 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 M.I.T...20 2-4 System...26 2-5 BIOS...27 2-6 Peripherals...30 2-7 Chipset...33 2-8 Power...34 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 38 ...
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... processor. (Go to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) - 6 - LAN ŠŠ Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ŠŠ ŠŠ Storage Interface ŠŠ ŠŠ USB ŠŠ 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All 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) - 4 x SATA...
... processor. (Go to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) - 6 - LAN ŠŠ Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ŠŠ ŠŠ Storage Interface ŠŠ ŠŠ USB ŠŠ 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All 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) - 4 x SATA...
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... installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two DDR4 memory sockets are dependent on your operating system.) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used). You can use this port to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. After installing the HDMI device...
... installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two DDR4 memory sockets are dependent on your operating system.) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used). You can use this port to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. After installing the HDMI device...
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... fan headers on the headers. - 13 - 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 lead to an unstable or unbootable system. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. 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 •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers...
... fan headers on the headers. - 13 - 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 lead to an unstable or unbootable system. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. 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 •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers...
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... Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). DeBfinition Pin No. The LED is off when the system is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Pin No. 1 23 1 1 23 1 SS 1 S 1 23 1 23 1 7) F_ _S F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this headSeBr,_make sure the wire...
... Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). DeBfinition Pin No. The LED is off when the system is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Pin No. 1 23 1 1 23 1 SS 1 S 1 23 1 23 1 7) F_ _S F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this headSeBr,_make sure the wire...
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... 2, "BIOS Setup," for one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Damage to your computer and unplug the power 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 replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Replace the battery. 4. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn...
... 2, "BIOS Setup," for one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Damage to your computer and unplug the power 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 replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Replace the battery. 4. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn...
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... 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 Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: F1c) Function Keys There are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your keyboard...
... 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 Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: F1c) Function Keys There are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your keyboard...
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... support multi-processor mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && No. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
... support multi-processor mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && No. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). For more enhanced power-saving state than C8. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support (Note...
... let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). For more enhanced power-saving state than C8. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support (Note...
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... boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. - 24 - The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu...
... boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. - 24 - The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu...
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... target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with System...
... target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with System...
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...a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that are connected. 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 this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support GPT...
...a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that are connected. 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 this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support GPT...
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... Boot settings upon the return of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled...
... Boot settings upon the return of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled...
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...using the onboard LAN, set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to operate in a safe environment and protects the software against 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 your system supports 64-bit...
...using the onboard LAN, set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to operate in a safe environment and protects the software against 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 your system supports 64-bit...
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.... `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to abort the PXE boot. `` 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 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 enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you to set the...
.... `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to abort the PXE boot. `` 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 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 enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you to set the...
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... entering the password to Password. Set a password with up event. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Note: To use this function, you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the AC power. && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake...
... entering the password to Password. Set a password with up event. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Note: To use this function, you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the AC power. && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake...
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... AHCI mode. Click Enable to install. DO NOT change /remove the Optane™ memory, you want to RST Controlled. 3. the accelerated hard drive/SSD cannot be formatted for GPT partition.) 5. The system will appear. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. The Optane™ memory cannot be used to continue. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2M_32G connector, set PCIe Storage...
... AHCI mode. Click Enable to install. DO NOT change /remove the Optane™ memory, you want to RST Controlled. 3. the accelerated hard drive/SSD cannot be formatted for GPT partition.) 5. The system will appear. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. The Optane™ memory cannot be used to continue. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2M_32G connector, set PCIe Storage...
