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..., users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. B450AORUS.F1) to enter Q-Flash. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is saved to a hard drive in system malfunction. - 2 - Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to a specific USB port. However, if the main BIOS is @BIOS...
..., users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. B450AORUS.F1) to enter Q-Flash. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is saved to a hard drive in system malfunction. - 2 - Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to a specific USB port. However, if the main BIOS is @BIOS...
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... main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. 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. 2. Select the BIOS update file. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file...
... main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. 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. 2. Select the BIOS update file. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file...
RAID Setup Guide
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... All Channels Controller Options Continue to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Configure" (Figure 9). Press + to Boot Main Menu License Level: 10 Available Keys =Choose, =Back =Select Menu Item Available Keys Figure 10 - 8 - C-2. Steps: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to configure a RAID array. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Enabled. After the POST memory...
... All Channels Controller Options Continue to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Configure" (Figure 9). Press + to Boot Main Menu License Level: 10 Available Keys =Choose, =Back =Select Menu Item Available Keys Figure 10 - 8 - C-2. Steps: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to configure a RAID array. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Enabled. After the POST memory...
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...-bit: \Hw10\RAID\x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive. A. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver is installed, we recommend that you provide additional RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Figure 1 - 12 - Installing Windows...
...-bit: \Hw10\RAID\x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive. A. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver is installed, we recommend that you provide additional RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Figure 1 - 12 - Installing Windows...
User Manual
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Table of Contents B450 AORUS PRO (WIFI) 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 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 M.I.T...25 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS...30 2-6 Peripherals...33 2-7 Chipset...35 2-8 Power...37 2-9 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 40 3-2 Drivers Installation 42 Regulatory ...
Table of Contents B450 AORUS PRO (WIFI) 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 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 M.I.T...25 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS...30 2-6 Peripherals...33 2-7 Chipset...35 2-8 Power...37 2-9 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 40 3-2 Drivers Installation 42 Regulatory ...
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...; Dual channel memory architecture ŠŠ Support for DDR4 2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules ŠŠ Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in the PCIEX16 slot. (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Š 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for a wireless communication module (M2_WIFI) (Note 2) * Only the B450 AORUS PRO WIFI includes the wireless communication module. (Note 2) Multi-Graphics Technology ŠŠ Support for AMD...
...; Dual channel memory architecture ŠŠ Support for DDR4 2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules ŠŠ Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in the PCIEX16 slot. (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Š 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for a wireless communication module (M2_WIFI) (Note 2) * Only the B450 AORUS PRO WIFI includes the wireless communication module. (Note 2) Multi-Graphics Technology ŠŠ Support for AMD...
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... 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 2 x digital LED strip headers 2 x digital LED strip power select jumpers 1 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x10 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0 module only) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x HDMI port...
... 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 2 x digital LED strip headers 2 x digital LED strip power select jumpers 1 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x10 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0 module only) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x HDMI port...
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RGB Fusion - B450 AORUS PRO WIFI B450 AORUS PRO Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of apps. - 9 - EasyTune - Game Boost - Smart Keyboard - Fast Boot - System Information Viewer - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Backup - Hardware ŠŠ Monitor ŠŠ ŠŠ BIOS ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Unique Features ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Bundled...
RGB Fusion - B450 AORUS PRO WIFI B450 AORUS PRO Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of apps. - 9 - EasyTune - Game Boost - Smart Keyboard - Fast Boot - System Information Viewer - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Backup - Hardware ŠŠ Monitor ŠŠ ŠŠ BIOS ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Unique Features ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Bundled...
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... installed. 2. Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. Use this connector to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is compatible to connect an antenna. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device...
... installed. 2. Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. Use this connector to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is compatible to connect an antenna. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device...
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... optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer. 1 F_USB30 20 Pin No. B SS S U __ 3 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup...
... optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer. 1 F_USB30 20 Pin No. B SS S U __ 3 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup...
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...; It is turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: B450 AORUS PRO E9) Function Keys There are for...
...; It is turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: B450 AORUS PRO E9) Function Keys There are for...
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... when you install a CPU and a memory module that support multi-processor mode. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && Global C-state Control Allows you to determine whether to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable (the number of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile...
... when you install a CPU and a memory module that support multi-processor mode. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && Global C-state Control Allows you to determine whether to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable (the number of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile...
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.../DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 27 - Actual operation mode is displayed according to the hardware specification of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the PCI Express slots to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
.../DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 27 - Actual operation mode is displayed according to the hardware specification of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the PCI Express slots to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... same type that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are connected. Removable storage devices that are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for this item to shorten the OS boot process. 2-5 BIOS && Boot Option...
... same type that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are connected. Removable storage devices that are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for this item to shorten the OS boot process. 2-5 BIOS && Boot Option...
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... the network. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of the USB devices are functional in the operating system 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. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the Windows Deployment...
... the network. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of the USB devices are functional in the operating system 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. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the Windows Deployment...
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... AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) 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. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX1_2 slot as the first display. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards...
... AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) 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. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX1_2 slot as the first display. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards...
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... sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. `` Intel(R) Gigabit Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on and off. Double Flash All LEDs flash in an interlaced pattern. && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard. Off Disables...
... sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. `` Intel(R) Gigabit Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on and off. Double Flash All LEDs flash in an interlaced pattern. && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard. Off Disables...
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...UMA mode. Auto L ets the BIOS automatically configure this memory for the onboard graphics controller. 2-7 Chipset && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this setting. (Default) UMA Specified Sets the UMA Frame Buffer Size. UMA Auto Sets the display resolution. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to Forces. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
...UMA mode. Auto L ets the BIOS automatically configure this memory for the onboard graphics controller. 2-7 Chipset && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this setting. (Default) UMA Specified Sets the UMA Frame Buffer Size. UMA Auto Sets the display resolution. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to Forces. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
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... identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Then, select a RAID level. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you want to the hard drives. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your power supply to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID...
... identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Then, select a RAID level. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you want to the hard drives. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your power supply to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID...
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... or down arrow key to the User Input section on -screen instructions to load the driver. Finally, a message which says "Press to adjust the size and press . 5. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to specify the array size. To use the up or down arrow key to enter RAID Option ROM Utility". Then press and the selection bar will move to select a hard drive and press . Then follow...
... or down arrow key to the User Input section on -screen instructions to load the driver. Finally, a message which says "Press to adjust the size and press . 5. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to specify the array size. To use the up or down arrow key to enter RAID Option ROM Utility". Then press and the selection bar will move to select a hard drive and press . Then follow...
