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... of Contents B560M POWER 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 Smart Fan 6 22 2-4 Favorites (F11 24 2-5 Tweaker...25 2-6 Settings...30 2-7 System Info...35 2-8 Boot...36 2-9 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 40...
... of Contents B560M POWER 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 Smart Fan 6 22 2-4 Favorites (F11 24 2-5 Tweaker...25 2-6 Settings...30 2-7 System Info...35 2-8 Boot...36 2-9 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 40...
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...®/Celeron® processors: - LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbit/100 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (PCIEX1) (The PCIEX1 slot conforms to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B560 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ...
...®/Celeron® processors: - LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbit/100 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (PCIEX1) (The PCIEX1 slot conforms to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B560 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ...
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... visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Fast Boot - Smart Backup - Game Boost - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form...
... visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Fast Boot - Smart Backup - Game Boost - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form...
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... be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. If you are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It may pop off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate automatically during the process of the CPU. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode...
... be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. If you are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It may pop off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate automatically during the process of the CPU. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode...
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... power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two memory sockets are dependent on the monitor being used). It also supports up to this port for USB devices. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to CPU...
... power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two memory sockets are dependent on the monitor being used). It also supports up to this port for USB devices. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to CPU...
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... the headers. 5) D_LED1 (Addressable LED Strip Header) The header can be sure to connect it is the ground wire). F_USB3 B B_ USB 0_ B - 14 - _ _S Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with maximum power rating of 5A (5V) and maximum number of the LED strip must be installed inside the chassis. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control U Connector Maximum...
... the headers. 5) D_LED1 (Addressable LED Strip Header) The header can be sure to connect it is the ground wire). F_USB3 B B_ USB 0_ B - 14 - _ _S Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with maximum power rating of 5A (5V) and maximum number of the LED strip must be installed inside the chassis. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control U Connector Maximum...
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... header. Step 1: Locate the proper mounting hole for the mounting clip according to the length of the M.2 SSD to work or even damage it by 11th Generation processors only. _ _B F_USB3 F 3 S S F _0 _F B _ _U 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). B B _ B S_ - 16 - B B_ S F_ S_ _F _3 U 8) M2P_CPU (Note)/M2A_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connector suppo_ r0ts M.F2 SATA...
... header. Step 1: Locate the proper mounting hole for the mounting clip according to the length of the M.2 SSD to work or even damage it by 11th Generation processors only. _ _B F_USB3 F 3 S S F _0 _F B _ _U 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). B B _ B S_ - 16 - B B_ S F_ S_ _F _3 U 8) M2P_CPU (Note)/M2A_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connector suppo_ r0ts M.F2 SATA...
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... start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is off 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 16) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the two pins for one . Turn off your system is complete. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS...
... start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is off 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 16) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the two pins for one . Turn off your system is complete. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS...
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... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system malfunction. •• It is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating...
... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system malfunction. •• It is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating...
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2-3 Smart Fan 6 Use the function key to quickly switch to select the temperature interval for a 4-pin fan. && FAN Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. This screen allows you to configure fan speed related settings for each fan header or monitor your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to adjust fan speed. Or you to apply the current settings to all fan headers. && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control Voltage PWM mode. (Default) Voltage mode is...
2-3 Smart Fan 6 Use the function key to quickly switch to select the temperature interval for a 4-pin fan. && FAN Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. This screen allows you to configure fan speed related settings for each fan header or monitor your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to adjust fan speed. Or you to apply the current settings to all fan headers. && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control Voltage PWM mode. (Default) Voltage mode is...
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... to set to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. 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 Max Technology 3.0. && No. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/Energy Efficient Turbo (Note) Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings. (Default: Auto) && Intel...
... to set to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. 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 Max Technology 3.0. && No. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/Energy Efficient Turbo (Note) Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings. (Default: Auto) && Intel...
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... is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set a power limit for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This...
... is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set a power limit for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This...
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.... Disabled Password Keyboard 98 Any Key Disables this item and set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this item. Note: To use this function, you to turn on this function. (Default) Set a password with up event. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set a password with 1~5 characters to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to turn...
.... Disabled Password Keyboard 98 Any Key Disables this item and set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this item. Note: To use this function, you to turn on this function. (Default) Set a password with up event. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set a password with 1~5 characters to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to turn...
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... set the maximum amount of system memory that supports this feature. - 31 - Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Aperture Size Allows you to set to Enabled. When the power supply is present only when you install a CPU that can be allocated to the graphics card. 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...
... set the maximum amount of system memory that supports this feature. - 31 - Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Aperture Size Allows you to set to Enabled. When the power supply is present only when you install a CPU that can be allocated to the graphics card. 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...
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... add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this function. (Default: Enabled) Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be decoded in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && 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 the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && IOAPIC...
... add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this function. (Default: Enabled) Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be decoded in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && 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 the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && IOAPIC...
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... each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Port 2/3/4/5 DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. (Default: Disabled) && 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. Realtek 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 enable or disable motherboard LED lighting...
... each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Port 2/3/4/5 DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. (Default: Disabled) && 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. Realtek 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 enable or disable motherboard LED lighting...
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... legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) && CPU PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
... legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) && CPU PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && CFG Lock Enables or disables the MSR 0xE2 function. (Default: Disabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password...
... you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && CFG Lock Enables or disables the MSR 0xE2 function. (Default: Disabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password...
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... USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or 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 which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default...
... USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or 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 which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default...
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... going to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. 4. Click Enable Intel® Optane™ Memory. Launch the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management application from the Start menu and make sure RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is installed. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on -screen instructions to Manual. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc...
... going to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. 4. Click Enable Intel® Optane™ Memory. Launch the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management application from the Start menu and make sure RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is installed. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on -screen instructions to Manual. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc...