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...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 2-10 Smart Backup...21 2-11 Smart HUD...23 2-12 System Information Viewer 24 2-13... Smart Survey...25 2-14 USB Blocker...26 2-15 V-Tuner...27 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison. The software setup menus are for reference only. - 1 -
...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 2-10 Smart Backup...21 2-11 Smart HUD...23 2-12 System Information Viewer 24 2-13... Smart Survey...25 2-14 USB Blocker...26 2-15 V-Tuner...27 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison. The software setup menus are for reference only. - 1 -
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...to access Q-Flash. B450AORUS.F1) to enter Q-Flash. Restart the system. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for the safety ... while in BIOS Setup. What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from DualBIOS™. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive, or hard drive. However, if the main BIOS is DualBIOS™? When both the main...
...to access Q-Flash. B450AORUS.F1) to enter Q-Flash. Restart the system. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for the safety ... while in BIOS Setup. What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from DualBIOS™. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive, or hard drive. However, if the main BIOS is DualBIOS™? When both the main...
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.... •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Step 1: 1. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports...
.... •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Step 1: 1. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports...
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...GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the BIOS update file obtained from the Internet or through other source. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from File, then select the location where you will be able to be flashed matches your motherboard...logo. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard model. Click Backup current image to start. 3. B. Before You Begin 1. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please ...
...GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the BIOS update file obtained from the Internet or through other source. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from File, then select the location where you will be able to be flashed matches your motherboard...logo. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard model. Click Backup current image to start. 3. B. Before You Begin 1. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please ...
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... system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. 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 install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps.
... system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. 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 install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps.
Unique Features Introduction
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... Remote OC Interface Using Remote OC Step 1: On the host computer, launch Remote OC and enable Remote OC Function. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on next reboot. QUICK BOOST ...and system tweaking, system monitoring plus the ability to also remotely power down your computer. - 12 - INFO Displays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and memory. HW MONIT Allows you to monitor system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. Tap on Remote OC to perform the following functions: On ...
... Remote OC Interface Using Remote OC Step 1: On the host computer, launch Remote OC and enable Remote OC Function. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on next reboot. QUICK BOOST ...and system tweaking, system monitoring plus the ability to also remotely power down your computer. - 12 - INFO Displays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and memory. HW MONIT Allows you to monitor system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. Tap on Remote OC to perform the following functions: On ...
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...components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune, or system instability or other unexpected results may vary by motherboard model and CPU. The Advanced CPU OC tab allows you to set hotkeys for your system for these components. The EasyTune Interface Tabs Information... Tab Description The Smart Boost tab provides you to adjust voltages. The HotKey tab allows you to set the memory clock. 2-4 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported.
...components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune, or system instability or other unexpected results may vary by motherboard model and CPU. The Advanced CPU OC tab allows you to set hotkeys for your system for these components. The EasyTune Interface Tabs Information... Tab Description The Smart Boost tab provides you to adjust voltages. The HotKey tab allows you to set the memory clock. 2-4 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported.
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...app from App Store or Google Play. (Note 3) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 17 - The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on the top right corner: Allows you to enable or specify the ...lighting mode of all LEDs/armor LEDs. Flash ─ All LEDs simultaneously flash on motherboards with your handheld devices. (Note 2) •• Basic...
...app from App Store or Google Play. (Note 3) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 17 - The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on the top right corner: Allows you to enable or specify the ...lighting mode of all LEDs/armor LEDs. Flash ─ All LEDs simultaneously flash on motherboards with your handheld devices. (Note 2) •• Basic...
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... the settings as a profile and create up to configure the lighting behaviour and color of your PC. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 18 - Calibration ─ Calibrate LED colors. •• Intelligent: LEDs emit various colors based on and off. •• Advanced : (Note) Allows you to three...
... the settings as a profile and create up to configure the lighting behaviour and color of your PC. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 18 - Calibration ─ Calibrate LED colors. •• Intelligent: LEDs emit various colors based on and off. •• Advanced : (Note) Allows you to three...
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... status at different speeds according to system temperatures. The Reset button 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. Please note, the recording will ...be displayed in relation to overall fan workload after selection. 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. The Smart Fan ...
... status at different speeds according to system temperatures. The Reset button 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. Please note, the recording will ...be displayed in relation to overall fan workload after selection. 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. The Smart Fan ...
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...of your device data. This information is data related to system specs, including CPU model, OS version, MAC address, memory etc. 2-13 Smart Survey GIGABYTE Smart Survey collects, processes, and sort certain types of non-personal information on how you consent to... will be immediately deleted from Gigabyte server. - 25 - The information collected is used to help us understand how well our products perform over time, to detect issues and to identify potential product improvements. Smart Survey will not collect any data if you select I Agree means you and others use our motherboards.
...of your device data. This information is data related to system specs, including CPU model, OS version, MAC address, memory etc. 2-13 Smart Survey GIGABYTE Smart Survey collects, processes, and sort certain types of non-personal information on how you consent to... will be immediately deleted from Gigabyte server. - 25 - The information collected is used to help us understand how well our products perform over time, to detect issues and to identify potential product improvements. Smart Survey will not collect any data if you select I Agree means you and others use our motherboards.
RAID Setup Guide
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... drives or SSDs (Note 2) (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install hard drive(s) in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2...Note 3) Refer to set up a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. RAID Levels Minimum Number of...
... drives or SSDs (Note 2) (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install hard drive(s) in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2...Note 3) Refer to set up a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. RAID Levels Minimum Number of...
RAID Setup Guide
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B. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and restart your motherboard. The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable is enabled. Set SATA Mode to configure the SATA ... want to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in BIOS Setup Make sure to RAID (Figure 1). Configuring SATA controller mode in "C-1." Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled.) Figure 1 Step 2: If you have and...
B. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and restart your motherboard. The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable is enabled. Set SATA Mode to configure the SATA ... want to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in BIOS Setup Make sure to RAID (Figure 1). Configuring SATA controller mode in "C-1." Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled.) Figure 1 Step 2: If you have and...
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... to be installed requires that you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install the operating system. After the operating system is as follows: Windows 64-bit: \Hw10\RAID\x64 Step 4: When...
... to be installed requires that you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install the operating system. After the operating system is as follows: Windows 64-bit: \Hw10\RAID\x64 Step 4: When...
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... applies only to check the current progress. Step 1: Enter the login ID and password (default: "admin"), and then click Submit to a hard drive from the motherboard driver disk. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is complete when the Task State column shows "COMPLETED." - 13 - B.
... applies only to check the current progress. Step 1: Enter the login ID and password (default: "admin"), and then click Submit to a hard drive from the motherboard driver disk. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is complete when the Task State column shows "COMPLETED." - 13 - B.
User Manual
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...features in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order ...for technical information. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard B450M GAMING Motherboard B450M GAMING Sept. 14, 2018 Sept. 14, 2018 Copyright ...
...features in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order ...for technical information. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard B450M GAMING Motherboard B450M GAMING Sept. 14, 2018 Sept. 14, 2018 Copyright ...
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 ...
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 ...
User Manual
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B450M GAMING Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN Socket AM4 VGA DVI ATX HDMI R_USB30_1 R_USB30_2 USB_LAN SYS_FAN1 AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN LED_CPU M_BIOS PCIEX1_1 M2A_SOCKET 42 60 80 PCIEX16 B450M GAMING DDR4_2 DDR4_1 SATA3 CODEC SPDIF_O BAT PCIEX1_2 iTE® Super I/O ...SPEAKER AMD B450 CI SATA3 F_AUDIO TPM COMA F_USB2 CLR_CMOS F_USB30 F_USB1 F_PANEL SYS_FAN2 3 012 Box Contents 55 B450M GAMING motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are subject to change ...
B450M GAMING Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN Socket AM4 VGA DVI ATX HDMI R_USB30_1 R_USB30_2 USB_LAN SYS_FAN1 AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN LED_CPU M_BIOS PCIEX1_1 M2A_SOCKET 42 60 80 PCIEX16 B450M GAMING DDR4_2 DDR4_1 SATA3 CODEC SPDIF_O BAT PCIEX1_2 iTE® Super I/O ...SPEAKER AMD B450 CI SATA3 F_AUDIO TPM COMA F_USB2 CLR_CMOS F_USB30 F_USB1 F_PANEL SYS_FAN2 3 012 Box Contents 55 B450M GAMING motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are subject to change ...
User Manual
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...an uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify... to come in contact with its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing ...
...an uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify... to come in contact with its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing ...
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... 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. Game Boost - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - EasyTune - Fast Boot - ON/OFF ...® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest...
... 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. Game Boost - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - EasyTune - Fast Boot - ON/OFF ...® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest...