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... to install GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC). On the GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER screen, select the drivers and applications you want to install and click Install. Before the installation, make sure Settings\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader Configuration\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader is connected to the Internet. (Note) Available applications in GIGABYTE Control Center may also vary depending on your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GCC allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on motherboard specifications. - 2 - Supported functions...
... to install GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC). On the GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER screen, select the drivers and applications you want to install and click Install. Before the installation, make sure Settings\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader Configuration\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader is connected to the Internet. (Note) Available applications in GIGABYTE Control Center may also vary depending on your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GCC allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on motherboard specifications. - 2 - Supported functions...
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... Q-Flash Plus port. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to their default settings. (Default setting for and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the back panel. Connect the power cables to update the backup BIOS after the main BIOS has been flashed and the system restarts. Please turn on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to GIGABYTE.bin. The QFLED or the Q-Flash Plus button will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS; Note: The USB flash drive must use FAT32...
... Q-Flash Plus port. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to their default settings. (Default setting for and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the back panel. Connect the power cables to update the backup BIOS after the main BIOS has been flashed and the system restarts. Please turn on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to GIGABYTE.bin. The QFLED or the Q-Flash Plus button will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS; Note: The USB flash drive must use FAT32...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... button. Save the latest BIOS on the motherboard. For instructions on using the current version of the system in the CMOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may result in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned off (S5 shutdown state). If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board...
... button. Save the latest BIOS on the motherboard. For instructions on using the current version of the system in the CMOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may result in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned off (S5 shutdown state). If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on the CPU being installed. && Async CPU/PCIe Clock (Note) Allows for asynchronous CPU/PCIe clock. && Spread Spectrum Control (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. && Active OC Tuner (Note) Enables or disables the Active OC Tuner feature. (Note) This item is available only when the motherboard chipset and the CPU used support this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control...
... work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on the CPU being installed. && Async CPU/PCIe Clock (Note) Allows for asynchronous CPU/PCIe clock. && Spread Spectrum Control (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. && Active OC Tuner (Note) Enables or disables the Active OC Tuner feature. (Note) This item is available only when the motherboard chipset and the CPU used support this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... amount of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at a desired time. Options are: Auto, 64M~16G. Note: When using this function...
... amount of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at a desired time. Options are: Auto, 64M~16G. Note: When using this function...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... download and install GIGABYTE Control Center after entering the operating system. This item appears only when a USB storage device is connected to the Internet. ƒƒ Super IO Configuration (Note) && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers...
... download and install GIGABYTE Control Center after entering the operating system. This item appears only when a USB storage device is connected to the Internet. ƒƒ Super IO Configuration (Note) && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...to use your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. ƒƒ SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for each SATA port. && Chipset SATA Port Displays the information of the connected SATA device(s). ƒƒ Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to AHCI mode. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you to set...
...to use your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. ƒƒ SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for each SATA port. && Chipset SATA Port Displays the information of the connected SATA device(s). ƒƒ Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to AHCI mode. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you to set...
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... Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && RST_SW (MULTIKEY) (Functionality of the RST_SW Button) Set this button to HW Reset Use the button to reset your system. Set this button to Switch LED On/Off Use the button to turn on/off the motherboard LEDs. Set this button to Enter BIOS Setup Use the button to enter the BIOS Setup. Set this button to Boot on . && PCIEX16 Slot...
... Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && RST_SW (MULTIKEY) (Functionality of the RST_SW Button) Set this button to HW Reset Use the button to reset your system. Set this button to Switch LED On/Off Use the button to turn on/off the motherboard LEDs. Set this button to Enter BIOS Setup Use the button to enter the BIOS Setup. Set this button to Boot on . && PCIEX16 Slot...
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...All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. Enabled Enables booting from the user password, the administrator password allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only...
...All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. Enabled Enables booting from the user password, the administrator password allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only...
RAID Setup Guide
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Configuring SATA controller mode in your computer 2 B. Installing the Operating System 7 B. Configuring a RAID Set (AMD X670/B650 Series) RAID Levels...2 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 2 A. Rebuilding an Array 8 - 1 - UEFI RAID Configuration 3 1-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup 3 C.
Configuring SATA controller mode in your computer 2 B. Installing the Operating System 7 B. Configuring a RAID Set (AMD X670/B650 Series) RAID Levels...2 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 2 A. Rebuilding an Array 8 - 1 - UEFI RAID Configuration 3 1-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup 3 C.
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... the motherboard. Then connect the power connectors from your power supply to the hard drives. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 3) Refer to set up a RAID set either with identical model and capacity. (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• An Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. RAID Levels Minimum Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity Fault Tolerance RAID 0 ≥2 Number of hard drives * Size...
... the motherboard. Then connect the power connectors from your power supply to the hard drives. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 3) Refer to set up a RAID set either with identical model and capacity. (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• An Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. 1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. RAID Levels Minimum Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity Fault Tolerance RAID 0 ≥2 Number of hard drives * Size...
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... BIOS version. - 3 - Then save the settings and restart your computer. (If you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in BIOS Setup Make sure to Disabled (Figure 2). Configuring SATA controller mode...
... BIOS version. - 3 - Then save the settings and restart your computer. (If you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in BIOS Setup Make sure to Disabled (Figure 2). Configuring SATA controller mode...
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... motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to the location of the driver. 1-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to ensure system performance and compatibility. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Step 2: Boot from the GIGABYTE Control Center to install...
... motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to the location of the driver. 1-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to ensure system performance and compatibility. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you provide additional RAID driver during the Windows installation process. Step 2: Boot from the GIGABYTE Control Center to install...
User Manual
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...; CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and 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 PCIEX16 slot. ŠŠ Chipset: - 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1/2) j Only for B650 AORUS ELITE AX. - 8 - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ AMD Socket AM5, support for: AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset ŠŠ AMD B650 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
...; CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and 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 PCIEX16 slot. ŠŠ Chipset: - 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1/2) j Only for B650 AORUS ELITE AX. - 8 - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ AMD Socket AM5, support for: AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset ŠŠ AMD B650 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
User Manual
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... internal USB header) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB...
... internal USB header) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB...
User Manual
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... Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 10 - Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
... Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 10 - Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
User Manual
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Locate an expansion slot that the expansion card is fully seated in your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure that supports your operating system. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that...
Locate an expansion slot that the expansion card is fully seated in your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure that supports your operating system. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that...
User Manual
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... to the CPU or the system may lead to the damage of 1000 LEDs. 1 Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with maximum power rating _ 0 F of 5A (5V) and maximum number of the LED strip. - 22 - Do not place a jumper cap on the plug) of the addressable LED strip header. Definition 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense _U 4 PWM Speed Control _ F B F_USB3 F _ _0 Connector CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1...
... to the CPU or the system may lead to the damage of 1000 LEDs. 1 Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with maximum power rating _ 0 F of 5A (5V) and maximum number of the LED strip. - 22 - Do not place a jumper cap on the plug) of the addressable LED strip header. Definition 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense _U 4 PWM Speed Control _ F B F_USB3 F _ _0 Connector CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1...
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...; Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port...
...; Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port...
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... the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Boot from the GIGABYTE Control Center to ensure system performance and compatibility. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver...
... the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Boot from the GIGABYTE Control Center to ensure system performance and compatibility. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver...
