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...of Contents B460M AORUS PRO Motherboard Layout 4 B460M AORUS PRO Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 Favorites (F11 25 2-4 Tweaker...26 2-5 Settings...31 2-6 System Info...37 2-7 Boot...38 2-8 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3-2 Installing an...
...of Contents B460M AORUS PRO Motherboard Layout 4 B460M AORUS PRO Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 Favorites (F11 25 2-4 Tweaker...26 2-5 Settings...31 2-6 System Info...37 2-7 Boot...38 2-8 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 42 3-2 Installing an...
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...; 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the LGA1200 package (Go to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® B460 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Š...
...; 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the LGA1200 package (Go to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® B460 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Š...
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...the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DVI-D port...
...the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DVI-D port...
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...; Bundled ŠŠ Software ŠŠ Operating System ŠŠ Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. ON/OFF Charge - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information...
...; Bundled ŠŠ Software ŠŠ Operating System ŠŠ Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. ON/OFF Charge - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information...
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... to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3 Installing the CPU...
... to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3 Installing the CPU...
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... to CPU limitations, read the manual that supports DVI-D connection to this port. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that memory of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel...
... to CPU limitations, read the manual that supports DVI-D connection to this port. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that memory of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel...
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... your computer and unplug the power cord 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 (refer to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Replace the battery. 4. S F_ Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values B B_ •• Always turn off . Definition Pin No. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or...
... your computer and unplug the power cord 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 (refer to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Replace the battery. 4. S F_ Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values B B_ •• Always turn off . Definition Pin No. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or...
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... on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you haven't entered the operating system yet. Save the latest BIOS on , that meanFs_UthSeB3c0o3rresponding device is complete. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is not working properly after system power-on. 18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and...
... on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you haven't entered the operating system yet. Save the latest BIOS on , that meanFs_UthSeB3c0o3rresponding device is complete. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is not working properly after system power-on. 18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and...
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... turned on your mouse to switch between the two modes. To upgrade the BIOS, use your keyboard to move through configuration items. •• When the system is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you want. When the power is recommended that you can press the arrow keys on . You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot...
... turned on your mouse to switch between the two modes. To upgrade the BIOS, use your keyboard to move through configuration items. •• When the system is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you want. When the power is recommended that you can press the arrow keys on . You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot...
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...) Allows you manually direct the most critical workloads to decrease average power consumption and heat production. && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for performance optimization. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/Energy Efficient Turbo (Note) Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings. (Default: Auto) && Voltage Optimization Allows...
...) Allows you manually direct the most critical workloads to decrease average power consumption and heat production. && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for performance optimization. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/Energy Efficient Turbo (Note) Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings. (Default: Auto) && Voltage Optimization Allows...
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.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to operate at the specified power limit. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support (Note) Allows you to set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && DRAM Power Limit (Watts) / DRAM Power Limit...
.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to operate at the specified power limit. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support (Note) Allows you to set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && DRAM Power Limit (Watts) / DRAM Power Limit...
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... The BIOS automatically performs memory training. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to the CPU specifications.
... The BIOS automatically performs memory training. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to the CPU specifications.
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... first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. When the power supply is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned off the system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 32 - Options are : 0M~512M. (Default: 64M...
... first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. When the power supply is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned off the system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 32 - Options are : 0M~512M. (Default: 64M...
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...HTTP boot support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Options are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this function. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port...
...HTTP boot support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Options are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this function. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port...
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... SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. ƒƒ EZ RAID Allows you to set the number of times to check the presence of media. ƒƒ NVMe Configuration Displays information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 34 - This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA...
... SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. ƒƒ EZ RAID Allows you to set the number of times to check the presence of media. ƒƒ NVMe Configuration Displays information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 34 - This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA...
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... to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller...
... to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller...
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...; Chipset controlled connectors on your power supply to RST Controlled. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. (Note 1) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to Manual. Steps: 1. To use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to set up a RAID set SATA Mode Selection to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-1." Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller...
...; Chipset controlled connectors on your power supply to RST Controlled. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. (Note 1) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to Manual. Steps: 1. To use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to set up a RAID set SATA Mode Selection to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-1." Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller...
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.... C-3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM You'll need a discrete graphics card to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in the Type tab and then press . 2. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for RAID in MAIN MENU and press . After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you 'll be set the stripe block size. UEFI RAID Configuration...
.... C-3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM You'll need a discrete graphics card to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in the Type tab and then press . 2. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for RAID in MAIN MENU and press . After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you 'll be set the stripe block size. UEFI RAID Configuration...
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... data drive. After the operating system is as shown, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next to 128 KB. The motherboard driver disc - 44 - Exit in the RAID array. Boot from 4 KB to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. When a screen as follows: \IRST\f6flpy-x64 4. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter...
... data drive. After the operating system is as shown, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next to 128 KB. The motherboard driver disc - 44 - Exit in the RAID array. Boot from 4 KB to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. When a screen as follows: \IRST\f6flpy-x64 4. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter...
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...; memory cannot be erased. After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is changed to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration from the Start menu and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set PCIe Storage Device on -screen instructions to AHCI. Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from AHCI mode. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc...
...; memory cannot be erased. After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is changed to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration from the Start menu and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set PCIe Storage Device on -screen instructions to AHCI. Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from AHCI mode. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc...
