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..., copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For quick set-up...our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on GIGABYTE's website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking ...
..., copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For quick set-up...our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on GIGABYTE's website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking ...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Box Contents...5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU 10 2-4 Installing the Memory 11 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 13 2-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 24 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 26 4-1 Operating System Installation 26 4-2 Drivers Installation 27 Chapter 5 Appendix...28 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 28 Regulatory Notices...29 Contact Us...30 - 3 -
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Box Contents...5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU 10 2-4 Installing the Memory 11 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 13 2-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 24 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 26 4-1 Operating System Installation 26 4-2 Drivers Installation 27 Chapter 5 Appendix...28 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 28 Regulatory Notices...29 Contact Us...30 - 3 -
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USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS CPU: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports ... 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 CPU: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports ... 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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...Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B450M-K-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl && Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on motherboard... specifications. - @BIOS - Unique Features Bundled ...
...Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B450M-K-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl && Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on motherboard... specifications. - @BIOS - Unique Features Bundled ...
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... Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ...the DDR4_2 socket. - 11 - The two DDR4 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 2-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make...
... Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ...the DDR4_2 socket. - 11 - The two DDR4 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 2-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make...
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... supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCIEX16 Slot - 12 - Secure the card's metal bracket to... damage. Carefully read the manual that came with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7.
... supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCIEX16 Slot - 12 - Secure the card's metal bracket to... damage. Carefully read the manual that came with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7.
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... chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (please visit the "BIOS Setup," "Power," webpage of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. A front panel module mainly consists of GIGABYTE's website for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the...
... chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (please visit the "BIOS Setup," "Power," webpage of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. A front panel module mainly consists of GIGABYTE's website for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the...
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... like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your devices may clear the CMOS values...
... like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your devices may clear the CMOS values...
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...a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for more information). - 23 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal...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 (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for a few seconds. 14) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard...
...a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for more information). - 23 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal...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 (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for a few seconds. 14) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard...
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...8226; Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. For instructions on ...using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for ...
...8226; Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. For instructions on ...using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for ...
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..., the device boot order will boot from the device immediately. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without... to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. - 25 - Startup Screen: The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
..., the device boot order will boot from the device immediately. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without... to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. - 25 - Startup Screen: The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
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... Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to the location of the driver. If the operating system to be installed requires that you to install separate RAID driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to ... the USB thumb drive and then browse to install the operating system. Finally, continue the OS installation. - 26 - Step 2: Boot from the GIGABYTE APP Center to your USB thumb drive. When the screen requesting you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS...
... Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to the location of the driver. If the operating system to be installed requires that you to install separate RAID driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to ... the USB thumb drive and then browse to install the operating system. Finally, continue the OS installation. - 26 - Step 2: Boot from the GIGABYTE APP Center to your USB thumb drive. When the screen requesting you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS...
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.../WebPage/320/am4-app-center.html?m=sw && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/351/faq.html - 27 - Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure the system is set to Enabled.) When the End User ...License Agreement dialog box appears, press to the Internet. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Before the installation, make sure ...
.../WebPage/320/am4-app-center.html?m=sw && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/351/faq.html - 27 - Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure the system is set to Enabled.) When the End User ...License Agreement dialog box appears, press to the Internet. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Before the installation, make sure ...