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The software setup menus are for reference only. - 1 - Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 APP Center...6 2-1 3D OSD...7 2-2 AutoGreen...8 2-3 Cloud Station...9 2-4 EasyTune...14 2-5 Fast Boot...15 2-6 Game Boost...16 2-7 RGB Fusion...17 2-8 Smart TimeLock 19 2-9 Smart Keyboard 20 2-...
The software setup menus are for reference only. - 1 - Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 APP Center...6 2-1 3D OSD...7 2-2 AutoGreen...8 2-3 Cloud Station...9 2-4 EasyTune...14 2-5 Fast Boot...15 2-6 Game Boost...16 2-7 RGB Fusion...17 2-8 Smart TimeLock 19 2-9 Smart Keyboard 20 2-...
Unique Features Introduction
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... during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will be automatically launched and then recover BIOS data from DualBIOS™. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash...
... during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will be automatically launched and then recover BIOS data from DualBIOS™. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash...
Unique Features Introduction
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... the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. The following procedure assumes that you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the... flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. 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 B. Select the BIOS update file. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to ...
... the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. The following procedure assumes that you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the... flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. 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 B. Select the BIOS update file. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to ...
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...4 - System will restart after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is complete. And then select Yes to save settings to begin the BIOS update. Please select Fast or Intact to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Step 4: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit... Setup and press . The procedure is updating the BIOS. Step 2: The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to enter BIOS Setup. Step 3: The system ...
...4 - System will restart after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is complete. And then select Yes to save settings to begin the BIOS update. Please select Fast or Intact to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Step 4: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit... Setup and press . The procedure is updating the BIOS. Step 2: The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to enter BIOS Setup. Step 3: The system ...
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...;• Make sure that is not present on -screen instructions to complete. Using @BIOS 1. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from the Internet or through other source. Before...
...;• Make sure that is not present on -screen instructions to complete. Using @BIOS 1. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from the Internet or through other source. Before...
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... the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using ...a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your computer after the installation is...
... the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using ...a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your computer after the installation is...
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...the fast boot function to shorten OS boot time. 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot setting right in BIOS Setup. The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details about this function, refer to save and ...click Exit. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in the operating system. It allows you configure the settings, click...
...the fast boot function to shorten OS boot time. 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot setting right in BIOS Setup. The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details about this function, refer to save and ...click Exit. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in the operating system. It allows you configure the settings, click...
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... Lock Mode on the bottom left corner and enter the password . (Note) Set the time when a user can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to turn off the computer or only close the alert. An alert will shutdown right away. (Note) You can or cannot use your...
... Lock Mode on the bottom left corner and enter the password . (Note) Set the time when a user can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to turn off the computer or only close the alert. An alert will shutdown right away. (Note) You can or cannot use your...
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... button can fix the fan speeds using the RPM Fixed Mode option. Please note, the recording will run at any time. 2-12 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds. Click the Calibrate button and the... Fan 5 Auto tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. You can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The Record tab allows you to record changes in the operating system.
... button can fix the fan speeds using the RPM Fixed Mode option. Please note, the recording will run at any time. 2-12 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds. Click the Calibrate button and the... Fan 5 Auto tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. You can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The Record tab allows you to record changes in the operating system.
RAID Setup Guide
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Installing Windows 12 B. Configuring SATA controller mode in your computer 2 B. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM 8 1-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 12 A. UEFI RAID Configuration 4 C-2. Rebuilding an Array 13 - 1 - Configuring a RAID Set (B450 Series) RAID Levels...2 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 2 A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup 3 C-1.
Installing Windows 12 B. Configuring SATA controller mode in your computer 2 B. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM 8 1-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 12 A. UEFI RAID Configuration 4 C-2. Rebuilding an Array 13 - 1 - Configuring a RAID Set (B450 Series) RAID Levels...2 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 2 A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup 3 C-1.
RAID Setup Guide
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... drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. C. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in your power supply to "Internal Connectors," for the installation...
... drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. C. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in your power supply to "Internal Connectors," for the installation...
RAID Setup Guide
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...and restart your computer and press to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup. Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable is enabled. Refer to RAID (Figure 1). The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for more information...1 Step 2: If you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you want to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller...
...and restart your computer and press to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup. Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable is enabled. Refer to RAID (Figure 1). The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for more information...1 Step 2: If you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you want to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller...
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C-1. Figure 3 - 4 - UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Then enter the Peripherals\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu (Figure 3). Figure 2 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 2). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
C-1. Figure 3 - 4 - UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Then enter the Peripherals\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu (Figure 3). Figure 2 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 2). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
RAID Setup Guide
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...) (c) 2012-2017 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Steps: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Configure" (Figure 9). After the POST memory test begins and before... the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press to Configure. * BIOS defaults restored. * 1--Legacy, 999GB, Normal (NA) 2--Legacy, 999GB, Normal (NA) Figure 9 Creating a RAID Array To create a new array, press...
...) (c) 2012-2017 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Steps: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Configure" (Figure 9). After the POST memory test begins and before... the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press to Configure. * BIOS defaults restored. * 1--Legacy, 999GB, Normal (NA) 2--Legacy, 999GB, Normal (NA) Figure 9 Creating a RAID Array To create a new array, press...
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Press to confirm or to return to confirm. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press and then press to the previous screen. Options include Read/Write, Read Only, and None. When completed, you will appear. Select a caching mode. ...
Press to confirm or to return to confirm. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press and then press to the previous screen. Options include Read/Write, Read Only, and None. When completed, you will appear. Select a caching mode. ...
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... all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. 1-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to your USB thumb drive. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include RAID/AHCI driver, you to install separate RAID...
... all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. 1-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to your USB thumb drive. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include RAID/AHCI driver, you to install separate RAID...
User Manual
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...features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without prior notice. Motherboard B450M DS3H Motherboard B450M DS3H May 25, 2018 May 25, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard... User's Manual. 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.
...features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without prior notice. Motherboard B450M DS3H Motherboard B450M DS3H May 25, 2018 May 25, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard... User's Manual. 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.
User Manual
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Table of Contents B450M DS3H 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...25 2-5 BIOS...26 2-6 Peripherals...29 2-7 Chipset...31 2-8 Power...33 2-9 Save...
Table of Contents B450M DS3H 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...25 2-5 BIOS...26 2-6 Peripherals...29 2-7 Chipset...31 2-8 Power...33 2-9 Save...
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USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB ... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB ... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
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...USB Blocker - AutoGreen - Game Boost - Smart Keyboard - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - RGB Fusion - Smart HUD - EasyTune - Smart Backup - Smart Survey - System Information Viewer - Fast Boot - Unique Features ... Operating System 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 apps. Cloud Station - ON/OFF ...
...USB Blocker - AutoGreen - Game Boost - Smart Keyboard - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - RGB Fusion - Smart HUD - EasyTune - Smart Backup - Smart Survey - System Information Viewer - Fast Boot - Unique Features ... Operating System 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 apps. Cloud Station - ON/OFF ...