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... support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. During the POST, press the key to your computer. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST or click the Q-Flash icon (or press the key) in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window...
... support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. During the POST, press the key to your computer. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST or click the Q-Flash icon (or press the key) in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window...
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... the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Select the BIOS update file. 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. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. The following procedure assumes that you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using...
... the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Select the BIOS update file. 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. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. The following procedure assumes that you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using...
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... to enable or disable the fast boot function to shorten OS boot time. •• Next Boot After AC Power Loss: This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in the operating system. If you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option...
... to enable or disable the fast boot function to shorten OS boot time. •• Next Boot After AC Power Loss: This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in the operating system. If you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option...
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...of Contents B360N WIFI/B360N GSM Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 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 & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 39 3-2 Drivers Installation 40...
...of Contents B360N WIFI/B360N GSM Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 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 & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 39 3-2 Drivers Installation 40...
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...PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for an Intel® CNVi wireless module (M2_WIFI) k Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector on the back of the motherboard (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) MM Only for B360N GSM. - 7 - NN Only for B360N WIFI.
...PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for an Intel® CNVi wireless module (M2_WIFI) k Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector on the back of the motherboard (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) MM Only for B360N GSM. - 7 - NN Only for B360N WIFI.
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... for USB devices. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. Carefully read the manual that memory of the LAN port LEDs. Use this port to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used for USB devices. The two memory sockets...
... for USB devices. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. Carefully read the manual that memory of the LAN port LEDs. Use this port to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used for USB devices. The two memory sockets...
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.... •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. Definition 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. If a power supply is turned off and all the...
.... •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. Definition 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. If a power supply is turned off and all the...
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... the graphics card and have digital audio output from the power outlet to prevent damage to Pin 1 (12V) of the LED strip must be sure to work or even damage it. Before installing the devices, be connected to the devices. - 17 - _ _B _S S_ _ B 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) Th_eUfront panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to turn...
... the graphics card and have digital audio output from the power outlet to prevent damage to Pin 1 (12V) of the LED strip must be sure to work or even damage it. Before installing the devices, be connected to the devices. - 17 - _ _B _S S_ _ B 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) Th_eUfront panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to turn...
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... (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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 factory defaults. For purchasing the optional COM port cable...
... (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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 factory defaults. For purchasing the optional COM port cable...
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... problems using the current version of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you want. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load...
... problems using the current version of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you want. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load...
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... CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode...
... CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode...
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... heat production. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/Energy Efficient Turbo (Note) Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings. && Voltage Optimization Allows you...
... heat production. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/Energy Efficient Turbo (Note) Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings. && Voltage Optimization Allows you...
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...To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the...
...To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the...
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.../+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to the temperature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 27 - 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...
.../+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to the temperature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 27 - 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...
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... speed. (Default: Disabled) - 29 - Press on this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device 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 prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for 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...
... speed. (Default: Disabled) - 29 - Press on this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device 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 prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for 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...
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...&& 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. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && 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. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM...
...&& 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. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && 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. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM...
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... display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && RGB Fusion (LED strip) Allows you to set the display color of using the onboard LAN, set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays...
... display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && RGB Fusion (LED strip) Allows you to set the display color of using the onboard LAN, set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays...
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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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... set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Any Key Press any key to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to be turned on the system. - 36 - This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled...
... set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Any Key Press any key to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to be turned on the system. - 36 - This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled...
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... System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M.2 connector, set PCIe Storage Device on the main screen. Click Yes to accelerate an M.2 PCIe SSD. •• Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. Launch the Intel(R) Optane Memory application from the Start menu and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is changed to AHCI. DO NOT change /remove the Optane™ memory, you have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on...
... System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M.2 connector, set PCIe Storage Device on the main screen. Click Yes to accelerate an M.2 PCIe SSD. •• Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. Launch the Intel(R) Optane Memory application from the Start menu and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is changed to AHCI. DO NOT change /remove the Optane™ memory, you have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on...
