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... this : "REV: X.X." Example: All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of ... 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. The trademarks mentioned in any form or ...
... this : "REV: X.X." Example: All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of ... 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. The trademarks mentioned in any form or ...
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Table 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...
Table 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...
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B460M AORUS PRO Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus x16 LGA1200 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz DVI-D DDI HDMI 1.4 DDI DisplayPort PCI Express x16 DMI 3.0 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2Q_SB) 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_SB) 6 SATA 6Gb/s LAN RJ45 Intel® GbE LAN M.2 WIFI x1 x1 PCI Express 3.0 Bus x1 x4 SPI BIOS Bus TPM...
B460M AORUS PRO Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus x16 LGA1200 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz DVI-D DDI HDMI 1.4 DDI DisplayPort PCI Express x16 DMI 3.0 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2Q_SB) 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_SB) 6 SATA 6Gb/s LAN RJ45 Intel® GbE LAN M.2 WIFI x1 x1 PCI Express 3.0 Bus x1 x4 SPI BIOS Bus TPM...
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...cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. RGB Fusion - Smart Backup - Supported functions of... - 9 - EasyTune - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Game Boost - Please visit GIGABYTE's website 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.
...cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. RGB Fusion - Smart Backup - Supported functions of... - 9 - EasyTune - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Game Boost - Please visit GIGABYTE's website 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.
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...will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on ...the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the...
...will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on ...the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the...
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... your operating system.) Triple-Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Use this port for USB devices. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 12 - The maximum supported resolution is occurring USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB port...
... your operating system.) Triple-Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Use this port for USB devices. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. - 12 - The maximum supported resolution is occurring USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB port...
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... 7 SATA3 1 _0 5 14 _F Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on the length of the heatsink before replacing the heatsink. - 17 - Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD...
... 7 SATA3 1 _0 5 14 _F Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on the length of the heatsink before replacing the heatsink. - 17 - Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD...
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... of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis front panel. Hard...
... of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis front panel. Hard...
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...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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Replace the battery when the battery...F_USB3 F 15) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) _ 0 You may connect an SPI TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Damage to touch the two pins for one . Definition Pin No.
...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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Replace the battery when the battery...F_USB3 F 15) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) _ 0 You may connect an SPI TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Damage to touch the two pins for one . Definition Pin No.
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... the dedicated port, and then you haven't entered the operating system yet. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to update the BIOS when your system is on . 18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the ..., and operating system are working normally; 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 , that meanFs_UthSeB3c0o3rresponding device is... allows you to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 22 -
... the dedicated port, and then you haven't entered the operating system yet. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to update the BIOS when your system is on . 18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the ..., and operating system are working normally; 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 , that meanFs_UthSeB3c0o3rresponding device is... allows you to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 22 -
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... a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. In Easy Mode, you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to accept or enter a sub-menu. Function ...Keys There are for reference only and may result in the CMOS. Or you can press the arrow keys on . To access the BIOS Setup program, press ...
... a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. In Easy Mode, you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to accept or enter a sub-menu. Function ...Keys There are for reference only and may result in the CMOS. Or you can press the arrow keys on . To access the BIOS Setup program, press ...
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...to quickly move to your USB drive Add or remove a favorite option + Display information on the installed memory Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 24 - Advanced Mode Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the... keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 5 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the ...
...to quickly move to your USB drive Add or remove a favorite option + Display information on the installed memory Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 24 - Advanced Mode Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the... keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 5 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the ...
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... and reduce the useful life of CPU cores may result in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of these components. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) && IGP Ratio (Note) ... value. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency for Early Power On Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. If this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. of CPU Cores Enabled Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. This feature only works for advanced users only and...
... and reduce the useful life of CPU cores may result in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of these components. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) && IGP Ratio (Note) ... value. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency for Early Power On Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. If this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. of CPU Cores Enabled Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. This feature only works for advanced users only and...
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...ramp up its operating frequency more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost... Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Enabling this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the CPU...
...ramp up its operating frequency more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 27 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost... Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Enabling this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the CPU...
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...When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt... state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state...
...When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt... state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state...
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...) dd Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the... configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto sets the power limit according to clear the CMOS values...
...) dd Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the... configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto sets the power limit according to clear the CMOS values...
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... Load-Line Calibration level, over-voltage protection level, and overcurrent protection level. - 30 - Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Performance,High Frequency, High...
... Load-Line Calibration level, over-voltage protection level, and overcurrent protection level. - 30 - Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Performance,High Frequency, High...
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... LAN. && Soft-Off by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power...
... LAN. && Soft-Off by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power...
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...: Software Controlled) && Max Link Speed Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to...
...: Software Controlled) && Max Link Speed Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to...
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...CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control... this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 36 - You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your water cooling system. && Temperature Warning Control ...
...CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control... this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 36 - You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your water cooling system. && Temperature Warning Control ...