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...Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to their respective owners. Example: No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is ... this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Motherboard B450 AORUS ELITE Motherboard B450 AORUS ELITE Jul. 28, 2018 Jul. 28, 2018 Copyright ©...
...Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to their respective owners. Example: No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is ... this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Motherboard B450 AORUS ELITE Motherboard B450 AORUS ELITE Jul. 28, 2018 Jul. 28, 2018 Copyright ©...
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Table of Contents B450 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 ... 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 M.I.T...24 2-4 System...28 2-5 BIOS...29 2-6 Peripherals...32 2-7 Chipset...34 2-8 Power...36 2-9 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 39 3-2 Drivers Installation 41 Regulatory Statements 42 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
Table of Contents B450 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 ... 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 M.I.T...24 2-4 System...28 2-5 BIOS...29 2-6 Peripherals...32 2-7 Chipset...34 2-8 Power...36 2-9 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 39 3-2 Drivers Installation 41 Regulatory Statements 42 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
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... DRAM VGA BOOT SYS_FAN3 CLR_CMOS SATA3 01 F_AUDIO D_LED1 LED_C COMA TPM F_USB2 F_USB30 F_PANEL 2 SATA3 3 Box Contents 55 B450 AORUS ELITE Motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s) * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents are ...
... DRAM VGA BOOT SYS_FAN3 CLR_CMOS SATA3 01 F_AUDIO D_LED1 LED_C COMA TPM F_USB2 F_USB30 F_PANEL 2 SATA3 3 Box Contents 55 B450 AORUS ELITE Motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s) * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents are ...
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... to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && AMD Cool&Quiet function Enabled Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disables this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization...
... to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && AMD Cool&Quiet function Enabled Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disables this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization...
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...configurable only when Network Stack is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && ... and during the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support...
...configurable only when Network Stack is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && ... and during the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support...
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... device is installed. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of...
... device is installed. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of...
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Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). && RGB Fusion Allows you to ...
Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). && RGB Fusion Allows you to ...
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Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode (M2A_SOCKET and M2B_SOCKET Connectors) Allows you to ...
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode (M2A_SOCKET and M2B_SOCKET Connectors) Allows you to ...
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...). Configuring SATA controller mode in the RAID array and set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Next, press on the motherboard you will see shall depend on Select Physical Disks to Enabled.) 2. Steps: 1. Then save...
...). Configuring SATA controller mode in the RAID array and set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Next, press on the motherboard you will see shall depend on Select Physical Disks to Enabled.) 2. Steps: 1. Then save...
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.... 6. Press + to Enabled. To use the up or down arrow key to ensure system performance and compatibility. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to adjust the size and press . 5. After setting the capacity, move to your USB thumb drive. 2....or use all . Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to configure a RAID array. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a non-RAID configuration. Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to begin. 6. Finally, continue the OS installation. To...
.... 6. Press + to Enabled. To use the up or down arrow key to ensure system performance and compatibility. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to adjust the size and press . 5. After setting the capacity, move to your USB thumb drive. 2....or use all . Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to configure a RAID array. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a non-RAID configuration. Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to begin. 6. Finally, continue the OS installation. To...
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... install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the selected drivers. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 41 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. Or click the arrow icon to install. You can click the..." will automatically scan your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the drivers that are recommended to individually install the...
... install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the selected drivers. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 41 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. Or click the arrow icon to install. You can click the..." will automatically scan your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the drivers that are recommended to individually install the...
Unique Features Introduction
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... on your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on the Start menu (Figure 2). Figure 2 (Note) ...menu, you can select an app to run or click LiveUpdate to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your computer after the installation is closed, you can restart it by motherboard model. Restart ...
... on your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on the Start menu (Figure 2). Figure 2 (Note) ...menu, you can select an app to run or click LiveUpdate to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your computer after the installation is closed, you can restart it by motherboard model. Restart ...
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...in the Windows environment. You can click the icon on the top right corner. (Note 1) Before using V-Tuner, be sure to install the graphics card driver first. (Note 2) Items available may vary by graphics cards. - 27 - It also allows you to select Manual first. To check the graphics card ...status, you can manually overclock the GPU and memory (Note 2) or adjust the fan speed and power settings. 2-15 V-Tuner GIGABYTE V-Tuner (Note 1) allows you to 4 profiles. You can manually select the values of each item or use the sliders for adjustment and then click ...
...in the Windows environment. You can click the icon on the top right corner. (Note 1) Before using V-Tuner, be sure to install the graphics card driver first. (Note 2) Items available may vary by graphics cards. - 27 - It also allows you to select Manual first. To check the graphics card ...status, you can manually overclock the GPU and memory (Note 2) or adjust the fan speed and power settings. 2-15 V-Tuner GIGABYTE V-Tuner (Note 1) allows you to 4 profiles. You can manually select the values of each item or use the sliders for adjustment and then click ...
RAID Setup Guide
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Installing Windows 12 B. Configuring SATA controller mode in your computer 2 B. Rebuilding an Array 13 - 1 - Configuring Legacy RAID ROM 8 1-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 12 A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup 3 C-1. Configuring a RAID Set (B450 Series) RAID Levels...2 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 2 A. UEFI RAID Configuration 4 C-2.
Installing Windows 12 B. Configuring SATA controller mode in your computer 2 B. Rebuilding an Array 13 - 1 - Configuring Legacy RAID ROM 8 1-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 12 A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup 3 C-1. Configuring a RAID Set (B450 Series) RAID Levels...2 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 2 A. UEFI RAID Configuration 4 C-2.
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...Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in BIOS... Setup. B. Install hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system Before you begin •• At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs (Note 2) (to ensure optimal performance, it...
...Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in BIOS... Setup. B. Install hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system Before you begin •• At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs (Note 2) (to ensure optimal performance, it...
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... Windows As some operating systems already include RAID/AHCI driver, you to your USB thumb drive. Figure 1 - 12 - The location of the driver. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver. When the screen requesting you do not need to... Device first and click Next to ensure system performance and compatibility. 1-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 3: Insert the USB ...
... Windows As some operating systems already include RAID/AHCI driver, you to your USB thumb drive. Figure 1 - 12 - The location of the driver. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver. When the screen requesting you do not need to... Device first and click Next to ensure system performance and compatibility. 1-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 3: Insert the USB ...
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...array that is complete when the Task State column shows "COMPLETED." - 13 - To replace the old drive, make sure the Chipset and RAID drivers have been installed from other drives in the operating system, make sure to launch AMD RAIDXpert2. Step 1: Enter the login ID and password (...Active Volumes section to launch the RAID utility. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to a hard drive from the motherboard driver disk. While in the array. B. The procedures below assume a new drive is the process of equal or greater capacity. Step 3: On the ...
...array that is complete when the Task State column shows "COMPLETED." - 13 - To replace the old drive, make sure the Chipset and RAID drivers have been installed from other drives in the operating system, make sure to launch AMD RAIDXpert2. Step 1: Enter the login ID and password (...Active Volumes section to launch the RAID utility. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to a hard drive from the motherboard driver disk. While in the array. B. The procedures below assume a new drive is the process of equal or greater capacity. Step 3: On the ...