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...GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard B450 AORUS ELITE Motherboard B450 AORUS ELITE ...For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information...
...GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard B450 AORUS ELITE Motherboard B450 AORUS ELITE ...For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information...
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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 Connectors ...
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 Connectors ...
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... BAT PCIEX4 CODEC 80 60 PCIEX1_2 42 iTE® Super I/O SPDIF_O DLED_V_SW1 F_USB1 M2B_SOCKET AMD B450 CPU 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...
... BAT PCIEX4 CODEC 80 60 PCIEX1_2 42 iTE® Super I/O SPDIF_O DLED_V_SW1 F_USB1 M2B_SOCKET AMD B450 CPU 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...
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...warranty sticker provided by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the... container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure the...
...warranty sticker provided by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the... container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure the...
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EasyTune - Smart Keyboard - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Smart Backup - Smart Survey - Cloud Station - Game Boost - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of apps. AutoGreen - Fast Boot - System Information Viewer - ... Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP...
EasyTune - Smart Keyboard - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Smart Backup - Smart Survey - Cloud Station - Game Boost - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of apps. AutoGreen - Fast Boot - System Information Viewer - ... Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP...
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... two memory sockets as following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your ... of the CPU. DS/SS - - The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory...
... two memory sockets as following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your ... of the CPU. DS/SS - - The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory...
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... 2) Actual support may differ depending on the monitor being used . Connect a monitor that you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. You can use this port. DVI-D Port (Note 1) The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of...
... 2) Actual support may differ depending on the monitor being used . Connect a monitor that you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. You can use this port. DVI-D Port (Note 1) The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of...
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... In (Blue) The line in jack. Side Speaker Out (Gray) Use this audio jack to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at... a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect center/subwoofer speakers.
... In (Blue) The line in jack. Side Speaker Out (Gray) Use this audio jack to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at... a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect center/subwoofer speakers.
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
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... power to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that a system fan be ...Definition Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Overheating may result in damage to all devices are properly installed. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main...
... power to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that a system fan be ...Definition Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Overheating may result in damage to all devices are properly installed. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main...
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...for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. _ B S_ B B 3 _ _B InsStBa_llation Notices for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card...S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by the type of the SATA connectors Smay be affected by expansion cards) for your motherboard to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: Due tBo the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the ...
...for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. _ B S_ B B 3 _ _B InsStBa_llation Notices for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card...S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by the type of the SATA connectors Smay be affected by expansion cards) for your motherboard to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: Due tBo the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the ...
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... No Pin 9 LINE2_L 5 LINE2_R 10 Sense Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header according to the pin assignments below. The LED is on when the.../Purple): HD+ PLED+ 2 1 Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch HD- CI- SPEAK- Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header, make...
... No Pin 9 LINE2_L 5 LINE2_R 10 Sense Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header according to the pin assignments below. The LED is on when the.../Purple): HD+ PLED+ 2 1 Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch HD- CI- SPEAK- Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header, make...
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... turned off, the battery on . BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. If this occurs, try to clear the ... your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Or...
... turned off, the battery on . BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. If this occurs, try to clear the ... your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Or...
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...), Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your memory specification. If this occurs, please reset the board to...
...), Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your memory specification. If this occurs, please reset the board to...
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... Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. The date format is set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain...
... Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. The date format is set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain...
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...: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard. Off Disables this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be launched when entering the operating system (because...
...: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard. Off Disables this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be launched when entering the operating system (because...
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...arrow key to move 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 return to the previous screen and set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled.) 2. Steps: 1. Then...hard drive(s) in your computer and press to enter the Create Array screen. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and restart your motherboard. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Set SATA Mode to "C-2" for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 39 - Under Chipset, ensure...
...arrow key to move 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 return to the previous screen and set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled.) 2. Steps: 1. Then...hard drive(s) in your computer and press to enter the Create Array screen. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and restart your motherboard. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Set SATA Mode to "C-2" for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 39 - Under Chipset, ensure...
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...To create a new array, press on the number of the screen. The selection bar will move to specify the array size. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the right of the hard drives being installed. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot ... the \Boot folder in green. Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you install all . Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to the User Input section on RAID level, array name, array capacity, etc. In BIOS Setup, go to...
...To create a new array, press on the number of the screen. The selection bar will move to specify the array size. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the right of the hard drives being installed. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot ... the \Boot folder in green. Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you install all . Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to the User Input section on RAID level, array name, array capacity, etc. In BIOS Setup, go to...
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...for more troubleshooting information. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 41 - Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the .... 3-2 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to individually install the drivers you need.
...for more troubleshooting information. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 41 - Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the .... 3-2 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to individually install the drivers you need.
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...separately, and disposed of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Battery Information European Union-Disposal and recycling information GIGABYTE Recycling Program (available in compliance with household waste. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as most of the materials ...or recycling used equipment must use the public collection system to develop products that this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide ...
...separately, and disposed of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Battery Information European Union-Disposal and recycling information GIGABYTE Recycling Program (available in compliance with household waste. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as most of the materials ...or recycling used equipment must use the public collection system to develop products that this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide ...