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... B365 M AORUS ELITE 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 M.I.T...23 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS...30 2-6 Peripherals...33 2-7 Chipset...36 2-8 Power...37 2-9 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 40 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 42 3-3 Drivers...
... B365 M AORUS ELITE 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 M.I.T...23 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS...30 2-6 Peripherals...33 2-7 Chipset...36 2-8 Power...37 2-9 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 40 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 42 3-3 Drivers...
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...; Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B365 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory Dual channel memory...
...; Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B365 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory Dual channel memory...
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...; Memory Ready Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support - 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x addressable LED strip power select jumpers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel...
...; Memory Ready Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support - 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x addressable LED strip power select jumpers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel...
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... hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket...
... hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket...
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... or keyboard. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it straight out from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. •• When removing the cable connected to CPU limitations, read the manual...
... or keyboard. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it straight out from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. •• When removing the cable connected to CPU limitations, read the manual...
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... 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If a power supply is recommended that a system fan be used that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN3 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 to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned...
... 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If a power supply is recommended that a system fan be used that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN3 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 to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned...
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... Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Pin No. If tBh_e CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 1 2345 B SS B_ 1 1 - 17 - _S 1 _ B S_ B B Definition Pin No. The M2A connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 0 connector. CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High...
... Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Pin No. If tBh_e CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 1 2345 B SS B_ 1 1 - 17 - _S 1 _ B S_ B B Definition Pin No. The M2A connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 0 connector. CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High...
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... able to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Replace the battery. 4. Definition Pin No. Turn off your devices may occur if the battery is turned off 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. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like...
... able to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Replace the battery. 4. Definition Pin No. Turn off your devices may occur if the battery is turned off 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. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like...
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... upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to accept or enter a sub-menu. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the system in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system's failure to switch between the two modes. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults...
... upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to accept or enter a sub-menu. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the system in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system's failure to switch between the two modes. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults...
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.... The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps...
.... The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps...
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... subsequent cache line. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on 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. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you...
... subsequent cache line. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on 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. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you...
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... CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is displayed according to your memory specification. Options are synchronous to be configurable. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory...
... CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is displayed according to your memory specification. Options are synchronous to be configurable. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory...
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...-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 a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that support Boot from the available devices. Press on the boot device list...
...-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 a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that support Boot from the available devices. Press on the boot device list...
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... be installed. (Default: Other OS) && 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 select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power...
... be installed. (Default: Other OS) && 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 select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power...
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... 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 the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && EZ RAID Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) On Enables the selected lighting mode...
... 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 the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && EZ RAID Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) On Enables the selected lighting mode...
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.... (Default: Software Controlled) `` Intel(R) Ethernet Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` 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...
.... (Default: Software Controlled) `` Intel(R) Ethernet Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` 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...
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... is enabled. To create RAID, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to RST Controlled. 2. To use for more information. Then press to move to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your power supply to the hard drives. Steps: 1. Finally, save the settings and restart your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in system BIOS Setup. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID...
... is enabled. To create RAID, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to RST Controlled. 2. To use for more information. Then press to move to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your power supply to the hard drives. Steps: 1. Finally, save the settings and restart your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in system BIOS Setup. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID...
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... the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Once you have selected the stripe block size, set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to check for a non-RAID configuration. C-3. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Press to cancel. 6. When prompted to confirm whether to create this step and proceed with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be included in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Next, use the down arrow key...
... the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Once you have selected the stripe block size, set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to check for a non-RAID configuration. C-3. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Press to cancel. 6. When prompted to confirm whether to create this step and proceed with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be included in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Next, use the down arrow key...
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... Storage Technology utility installed, you to continue. Follow the on -screen instructions to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. On the Xpress Install screen, select Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory System Acceleration (Note) to ensure system performance and compatibility. Intel® Optane™ memory 2. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using "Xpress Install" to install. DO NOT change your optical drive. Boot from AHCI mode. Click Enable...
... Storage Technology utility installed, you to continue. Follow the on -screen instructions to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. On the Xpress Install screen, select Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory System Acceleration (Note) to ensure system performance and compatibility. Intel® Optane™ memory 2. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using "Xpress Install" to install. DO NOT change your optical drive. Boot from AHCI mode. Click Enable...
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... Optane™ memory installed in the M2Q connector, set PCIe Storage Dev On Port 9 to be accelerated. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 43 - Click Yes to use. Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on -screen instructions to accelerate your SATA-based boot drive. If you want to accelerate the system drive, you want to change/remove the Optane...
... Optane™ memory installed in the M2Q connector, set PCIe Storage Dev On Port 9 to be accelerated. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 43 - Click Yes to use. Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on -screen instructions to accelerate your SATA-based boot drive. If you want to accelerate the system drive, you want to change/remove the Optane...