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... B460M H 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 Favorites (F11 21 2-4 Tweaker...22 2-5 Settings...27 2-6 System Info...32 2-7 Boot...33 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 39 3-3 Drivers Installation...
... B460M H 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 Favorites (F11 21 2-4 Tweaker...22 2-5 Settings...27 2-6 System Info...32 2-7 Boot...33 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 39 3-3 Drivers Installation...
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...; Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (The PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/ x2 SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B460 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ...
...; Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (The PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/ x2 SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B460 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ...
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... be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for details on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on hardware installation. - 9 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The CPU cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory...
... be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for details on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on hardware installation. - 9 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The CPU cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory...
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... the power cord from the connector. Use this port to 192KHz/16bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to the USB 2.0 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port...
... the power cord from the connector. Use this port to 192KHz/16bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to the USB 2.0 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port...
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... (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Definition 9 1 10 2 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 6 Sense 7 FAUDIO_JD 3 MIC2_R 8 No Pin 4 NC 9 LINE2_L 5 LINE2_R 10 Sense Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 1 VBUS Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports...
... (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Definition 9 1 10 2 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 6 Sense 7 FAUDIO_JD 3 MIC2_R 8 No Pin 4 NC 9 LINE2_L 5 LINE2_R 10 Sense Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 1 VBUS Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports...
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...: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unp_3lug the pUower cord from the power outlet 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 BIOS configurations). S B_ B S S _S S1__2) COM (Serial Port Header) B The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable...
...: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unp_3lug the pUower cord from the power outlet 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 BIOS configurations). S B_ B S S _S S1__2) COM (Serial Port Header) B The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable...
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... upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
... upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
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... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for operating systems that supports this function. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may vary by CPU). The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) && IGP Ratio (Note) Allows you to set the Graphics Ratio. (Default: Auto) && AVX Offset (Note) AVX offset is the negative offset of AVX ratio. Advanced CPU Settings && CPU Over Temperature...
... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for operating systems that supports this function. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may vary by CPU). The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) && IGP Ratio (Note) Allows you to set the Graphics Ratio. (Default: Auto) && AVX Offset (Note) AVX offset is the negative offset of AVX ratio. Advanced CPU Settings && CPU Over Temperature...
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...) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. For more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to the CPU specifications. 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. && Voltage...
...) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. For more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to the CPU specifications. 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. && Voltage...
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... Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to turn on the system. To turn on the system, enter the password and press . When prompted for the device connected to turn on this item. Press any key to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Press on the system. Press POWER button on the system. && Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password...
... Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to turn on the system. To turn on the system, enter the password and press . When prompted for the device connected to turn on this item. Press any key to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Press on the system. Press POWER button on the system. && Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password...
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...-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. 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 consumption. (Default: Enabled) && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory...
...-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. 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 consumption. (Default: Enabled) && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory...
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...-bit capable devices to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default...
...-bit capable devices to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default...
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... PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to determine whether to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to operate in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to quickly set the operation mode of each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured...
... PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to determine whether to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to operate in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to quickly set the operation mode of each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && Configured...
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... temperature for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at different speeds according to the motherboard CI header. You can set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual...
... temperature for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at different speeds according to the motherboard CI header. You can set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual...
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.... Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disc and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for the previous boot drive...
.... Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disc and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for the previous boot drive...
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... configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller...
... configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller...
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...; Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Then depending the M.2 connector you will see shall depend on the EZ RAID item. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you use, set NVMe RAID mode to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to use for RAID in system BIOS Setup. If you use NVMe PCIe SSDs...
...; Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Then depending the M.2 connector you will see shall depend on the EZ RAID item. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you use, set NVMe RAID mode to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to use for RAID in system BIOS Setup. If you use NVMe PCIe SSDs...
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... you can be brought back to proceed. 4. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM You'll need a discrete graphics card to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. Next, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to begin creating the RAID array. Press + to enter the legacy RAID ROM utility. Then, select a RAID level. When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU and press . 3. To see more detailed information, press...
... you can be brought back to proceed. 4. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM You'll need a discrete graphics card to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. Next, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to begin creating the RAID array. Press + to enter the legacy RAID ROM utility. Then, select a RAID level. When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU and press . 3. To see more detailed information, press...
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... system is changed to "Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration" from AHCI mode. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the driver disc to your USB thumb drive. 2. Then browse to continue. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disc using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The...
... system is changed to "Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration" from AHCI mode. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the driver disc to your USB thumb drive. 2. Then browse to continue. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disc using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The...
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... Optane System Acceleration mode, please follow the steps below: 1. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M.2 connector, set to RST Controlled. 3. If you want to change/remove the Optane™ memory, you can select specific folders, files, or applications to the BIOS Setup, make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is disabled. 2. Doing so...
... Optane System Acceleration mode, please follow the steps below: 1. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M.2 connector, set to RST Controlled. 3. If you want to change/remove the Optane™ memory, you can select specific folders, files, or applications to the BIOS Setup, make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is disabled. 2. Doing so...