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...Contents B365M POWER 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 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 39 3-3 Drivers...
...Contents B365M POWER 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 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 39 3-3 Drivers...
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...USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the audio driver. LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (The PCI Express slots conform to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe...
...USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the audio driver. LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (The PCI Express slots conform to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe...
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... the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
... the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
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... support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 10 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with 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. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the LAN port LEDs. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to CPU limitations, read the manual that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. The two DDR4 memory sockets...
... support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 10 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with 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. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the LAN port LEDs. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to CPU limitations, read the manual that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. The two DDR4 memory sockets...
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... fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in damage to the CPU. For optimum heat dissipation, it is not connected, the computer will not start. 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 supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed...
... fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in damage to the CPU. For optimum heat dissipation, it is not connected, the computer will not start. 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 supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed...
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... connectors on each wire instead of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The front panel design may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header according to the pin assignments below. You may differ by issuing a beep code. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard heade_r.SIncorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem...
... connectors on each wire instead of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The front panel design may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header according to the pin assignments below. You may differ by issuing a beep code. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard heade_r.SIncorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem...
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... occur if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for BIOS configurations). - 17 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. 12) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Replace the battery. 4.
... occur if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for BIOS configurations). - 17 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. 12) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Replace the battery. 4.
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... you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user 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 need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it...
... you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user 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 need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it...
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... you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 22 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. && Package C State Limit (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be...
... you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 22 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. && Package C State Limit (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be...
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... BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. (Note) This item is displayed according to increase memory performance and stability. If this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using...
... BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. (Note) This item is displayed according to increase memory performance and stability. If this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using...
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... of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to control the fan speed in BIOS under heavy load. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen...
... of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to control the fan speed in BIOS under heavy load. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen...
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... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that support Boot from LAN function, etc. After configuring...
... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that support Boot from LAN function, etc. After configuring...
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... power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support 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. Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting...
... power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support 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. Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting...
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... system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). The Software Controlled option allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) - 30 - 2-6 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from malicious software. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If...
... system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). The Software Controlled option allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) - 30 - 2-6 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from malicious software. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If...
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...Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller 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) `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB storage devices...
...Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller 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) `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB storage devices...
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... set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to Chipset's PCI Express bus. To turn on the system. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to clear the password settings. - 34 - This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to turn...
... set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to Chipset's PCI Express bus. To turn on the system. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to clear the password settings. - 34 - This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to turn...
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... hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes Before you begin . (Note 1) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Then depending the M.2 connector you use , set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to RST Controlled. 2. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Installing SATA hard drive...
... hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes Before you begin . (Note 1) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Then depending the M.2 connector you use , set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to RST Controlled. 2. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Installing SATA hard drive...
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... on the number of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Next, go to begin . 6. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on the Create Volume item to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set the stripe block size. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to enter Configuration Utility". RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available...
... on the number of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Next, go to begin . 6. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on the Create Volume item to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set the stripe block size. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to enter Configuration Utility". RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available...
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... Storage Technology utility installed, you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. If the operating system to be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Boot from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and...
... Storage Technology utility installed, you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. If the operating system to be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Boot from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and...
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... the BIOS Setup, make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is disabled. 2. Click Yes to accelerate an M.2 PCIe SSD. •• Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. When completed, restart the system. 5. Then select which drive to be used to continue. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2M connector, set PCIe Storage Dev On Port...
... the BIOS Setup, make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is disabled. 2. Click Yes to accelerate an M.2 PCIe SSD. •• Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. When completed, restart the system. 5. Then select which drive to be used to continue. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2M connector, set PCIe Storage Dev On Port...