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..., users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. When both the main and backup BIOS fail during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will download the latest BIOS file from DualBIOS™. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to a specific USB port. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter Q-Flash. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are...
..., users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. When both the main and backup BIOS fail during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will download the latest BIOS file from DualBIOS™. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to a specific USB port. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter Q-Flash. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are...
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... the BIOS update file is saved. Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - 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. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select Q-Flash to a USB flash drive. 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...
... the BIOS update file is saved. Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - 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. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select Q-Flash to a USB flash drive. 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...
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... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 15 - 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the...
... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 15 - 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the...
RAID Setup Guide
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... Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to configure a RAID array. Steps: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. AMD-RAID Controller BIOS (8.1.0-00046) (c) 2012-2017 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Press + to Enabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. C-2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Configure" (Figure 9). Press to Configure. * BIOS defaults...
... Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to configure a RAID array. Steps: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. AMD-RAID Controller BIOS (8.1.0-00046) (c) 2012-2017 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Press + to Enabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. C-2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Configure" (Figure 9). Press to Configure. * BIOS defaults...
RAID Setup Guide
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... location of the driver. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include RAID/AHCI driver, you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. After the operating system is as follows: Windows 64-bit: \Hw10\RAID\x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to load the driver. A. Figure 1 - 12 - If the operating system to ensure system performance and compatibility. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using...
... location of the driver. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include RAID/AHCI driver, you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. After the operating system is as follows: Windows 64-bit: \Hw10\RAID\x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to load the driver. A. Figure 1 - 12 - If the operating system to ensure system performance and compatibility. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using...
User Manual
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Table of Contents B450M GAMING 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...26 2-5 BIOS...27 2-6 Peripherals...30 2-7 Chipset...32 2-8 Power...34 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory Statements 40 ...
Table of Contents B450M GAMING 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 M.I.T...22 2-4 System...26 2-5 BIOS...27 2-6 Peripherals...30 2-7 Chipset...32 2-8 Power...34 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory Statements 40 ...
User Manual
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... Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/ x2(Note 2) SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) CPU: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel (Note 1) Actual support may vary by CPU. (Note 2) Supports only M.2 SATA SSDs when using an AMD 7th Generation A-series...
... Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/ x2(Note 2) SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) CPU: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel (Note 1) Actual support may vary by CPU. (Note 2) Supports only M.2 SATA SSDs when using an AMD 7th Generation A-series...
User Manual
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... CPU cooler is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_2 Channel B: DDR4_1 Due to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one direction. A memory...
... CPU cooler is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_2 Channel B: DDR4_1 Due to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one direction. A memory...
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... 3R 4B RGB LED Strip 1 12V Connect the CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . Replace the battery. 4. 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •...
... 3R 4B RGB LED Strip 1 12V Connect the CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . Replace the battery. 4. 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •...
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... turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your mouse to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you can use the key...
... turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your mouse to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you can use the key...
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... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C states. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is present only when you install a CPU 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 enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. This feature only works...
... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C states. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is present only when you install a CPU 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 enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. This feature only works...
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... 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 set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your system. && CPU 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 set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the...
... 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 set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your system. && CPU 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 set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the...
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`` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to the temperature. The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning...
`` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to the temperature. The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning...
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... devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device...
... devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device...
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... the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Last Boot HDD Only Except for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This...
... the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Last Boot HDD Only Except for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This...
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... feature for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. 2-6 Peripherals && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the 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) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to...
... feature for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. 2-6 Peripherals && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the 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) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to...
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... supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be decoded in audio card instead of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` AMD CBS This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration...
... supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be decoded in audio card instead of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` AMD CBS This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration...
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... the graphics card being installed. (Default) Forces Enables the onboard graphics. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Mode (Note) Specify the UMA mode. Auto L ets the BIOS automatically configure 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 the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Options are : Auto (default), 64M~16G. 2-7 Chipset && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto...
... the graphics card being installed. (Default) Forces Enables the onboard graphics. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Mode (Note) Specify the UMA mode. Auto L ets the BIOS automatically configure 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 the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Options are : Auto (default), 64M~16G. 2-7 Chipset && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto...
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...•• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and restart your power supply to Enabled.) 2. The BIOS Setup menus described in BIOS Setup Make sure to RAID. Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable is recommended that you will see shall depend on Array Management to use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. - 37 - Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number...
...•• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and restart your power supply to Enabled.) 2. The BIOS Setup menus described in BIOS Setup Make sure to RAID. Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable is recommended that you will see shall depend on Array Management to use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. - 37 - Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number...
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... ensure system performance and compatibility. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to select all. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to configure a RAID array. Next, use all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to load the driver. To use the down arrow key to the Array Management screen. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a non-RAID configuration. The selection bar...
... ensure system performance and compatibility. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to select all. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to configure a RAID array. Next, use all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to load the driver. To use the down arrow key to the Array Management screen. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a non-RAID configuration. The selection bar...