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... features in any means without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of this manual may...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. Motherboard B450 GAMING X Motherboard B450 GAMING X Mar. 12, 2019 Mar. 12, 2019 Copyright © ...
... features in any means without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of this manual may...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. Motherboard B450 GAMING X Motherboard B450 GAMING X Mar. 12, 2019 Mar. 12, 2019 Copyright © ...
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Table of Contents B450 GAMING X 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 GAMING X 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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... AUDIO SYS_FAN1 LED_CPU M_BIOS PCIEX1_1 Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 B450 GAMING X 110 80 60 42 M2A_SOCKET SATA3 2 3 CODEC PCIEX4 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_O AMD B450 BAT iTE® Super I/O F_USB1 SATA3 1 0 SYS_FAN3 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO D_LED1 LED_C COMA TPM F_USB30 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B450 GAMING X Motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables * The...
... AUDIO SYS_FAN1 LED_CPU M_BIOS PCIEX1_1 Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 B450 GAMING X 110 80 60 42 M2A_SOCKET SATA3 2 3 CODEC PCIEX4 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_O AMD B450 BAT iTE® Super I/O F_USB1 SATA3 1 0 SYS_FAN3 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO D_LED1 LED_C COMA TPM F_USB30 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B450 GAMING X Motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables * The...
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... wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user...wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you...
... wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user...wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you...
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...by motherboard model. ON/OFF Charge - Smart Backup - AutoGreen - Cloud Station - Fast Boot - Game Boost - Smart HUD - Smart Keyboard - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN... * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. RGB Fusion - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Smart Survey - EasyTune...
...by motherboard model. ON/OFF Charge - Smart Backup - AutoGreen - Cloud Station - Fast Boot - Game Boost - Smart HUD - Smart Keyboard - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN... * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. RGB Fusion - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Smart Survey - EasyTune...
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...switch the direction. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 ... the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth...
...switch the direction. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 ... the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth...
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... memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 (Note 2) and Dolby TrueHD...
... memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 (Note 2) and Dolby TrueHD...
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.... •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Do not rock it straight... software. - 11 - Use this audio jack to 1 Gbps data rate. Side Speaker Out (Gray) Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. RJ-45 LAN...
.... •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Do not rock it straight... software. - 11 - Use this audio jack to 1 Gbps data rate. Side Speaker Out (Gray) Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. RJ-45 LAN...
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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 the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. GND (Only for 2x4-pin ...5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used that does not provide the required power...
... power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. GND (Only for 2x4-pin ...5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used that does not provide the required power...
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... up the configuration in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Use a screw driver to the following table for details. Refer to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard.
... up the configuration in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Use a screw driver to the following table for details. Refer to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard.
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.../S5 Off on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by expansion cards) 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 ... the system is reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for your motherboard to the pin assignments below. Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power...
.../S5 Off on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by expansion cards) 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 ... the system is reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for your motherboard to the pin assignments below. Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power...
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... off . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to work or even damage it. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to a low level, or the CMOS values may n_Sot be accurate or may be handled in the ...clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replSacBi_ng the battery. 13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel ...
... off . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to work or even damage it. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to a low level, or the CMOS values may n_Sot be accurate or may be handled in the ...clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replSacBi_ng the battery. 13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel ...
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... upgrade the BIOS, use your keyboard to move through configuration items. •• When the system is recommended that you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to accept or enter a sub-menu. Inadequately altering the settings may result... and press to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned on the motherboard. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on . Its major functions...
... upgrade the BIOS, use your keyboard to move through configuration items. •• When the system is recommended that you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to accept or enter a sub-menu. Inadequately altering the settings may result... and press to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned on the motherboard. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on . Its major functions...
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... Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to the motherboard CI header. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is...
... Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to the motherboard CI header. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is...
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... value. && System Time Sets the system time. The date format is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set , the default will display...
... value. && System Time Sets the system time. The date format is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set , the default will display...
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... Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when... more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the motherboard LEDs in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power ...
... Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when... more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the motherboard LEDs in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power ...
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... cannot be included in the RAID array and set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Steps: 1. Refer to Apply Changes and press . The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-1." Next,...Setup, go to BIOS and set NVMe RAID mode to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in this section may differ from your motherboard. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configuring SATA controller mode in your computer. (If you want to use two hard drives with an...
... cannot be included in the RAID array and set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Steps: 1. Refer to Apply Changes and press . The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-1." Next,...Setup, go to BIOS and set NVMe RAID mode to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in this section may differ from your motherboard. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configuring SATA controller mode in your computer. (If you want to use two hard drives with an...
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...allowed or use all of the hard drives being installed. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to the User Input section on the main screen. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next ... the up or down arrow key to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Then follow the on configuring a RAID array. - 40 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on -screen instructions to configure a RAID array. C-2. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to proceed. 6. Then press...
...allowed or use all of the hard drives being installed. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to the User Input section on the main screen. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next ... the up or down arrow key to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Then follow the on configuring a RAID array. - 40 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on -screen instructions to configure a RAID array. C-2. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to proceed. 6. Then press...
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... 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 install. 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 - Or click the arrow icon to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the ...
... 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 install. 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 - Or click the arrow icon to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the ...