BIOS Setup Guide
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... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that...
... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... motherboard chipset and the CPU used support this setting. && No. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable in system halt state. This item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabled Settings is set to Random Mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The C10 state is set to decrease power consumption. This item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabled Settings...
... motherboard chipset and the CPU used support this setting. && No. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable in system halt state. This item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabled Settings is set to Random Mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The C10 state is set to decrease power consumption. This item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabled Settings...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... frequency potential. (Note) This item is set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set to set the power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to specify the C-state limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. && Gear Mode (Note) Allows you to Enabled...
... frequency potential. (Note) This item is set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set to set the power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to specify the C-state limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. && Gear Mode (Note) Allows you to Enabled...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... to Disabled. (Note 1) Available options may vary depending on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. IO Ports && Initial Display Output (Note 1) Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note 2) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on motherboard specifications...
... to Disabled. (Note 1) Available options may vary depending on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. IO Ports && Initial Display Output (Note 1) Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note 2) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on motherboard specifications...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you to determine whether to automatically download and install GIGABYTE APP Center after entering the operating system. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is installed. Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. Set...
... storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you to determine whether to automatically download and install GIGABYTE APP Center after entering the operating system. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is installed. Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. Set...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... set the number of times to check the presence of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the chipset SATA controllers. && Port Enables or disables each SATA port. && SATA Port DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug...
... set the number of times to check the presence of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the chipset SATA controllers. && Port Enables or disables each SATA port. && SATA Port DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... you install a CPU that supports this button to Boot on Safe Mode Use the button to boot the system in safe mode. && Onboard DB Port LED Allows you to enable or disable the LED lighting of the motherboard debug LEDs when the system is on . && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots to...
... you install a CPU that supports this button to Boot on Safe Mode Use the button to boot the system in safe mode. && Onboard DB Port LED Allows you to enable or disable the LED lighting of the motherboard debug LEDs when the system is on . && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots to...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI devices Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disable Link All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled...
... CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI devices Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disable Link All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled...
Unique Features Introduction
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... key during the POST to access Q-Flash. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive. Select the BIOS update file. Step 1: 1. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to execute. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model...
... key during the POST to access Q-Flash. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive. Select the BIOS update file. Step 1: 1. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to execute. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model...
Unique Features Introduction
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... their default settings. (Default setting for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the 12V power connector (connect either one if there are two) and main power connector. 4. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that your system is off (S5 shutdown state). •• If your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to your motherboard model...
... their default settings. (Default setting for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the 12V power connector (connect either one if there are two) and main power connector. 4. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that your system is off (S5 shutdown state). •• If your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to your motherboard model...
RAID Setup Guide
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Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Installing hard drives...2 B. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Configuring a RAID Set (B660 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 -
Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Installing hard drives...2 B. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Configuring a RAID Set (B660 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 -
RAID Setup Guide
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... recommended that you do not want to the hard drives. (Note) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). •• A Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc or an Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. Installing hard drives Install the SATA hard drives or SSDs in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. - 2 -
... recommended that you do not want to the hard drives. (Note) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). •• A Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc or an Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. Installing hard drives Install the SATA hard drives or SSDs in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. - 2 -
RAID Setup Guide
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... screen requesting you need to your USB thumb drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. If you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Method 2: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download...
... screen requesting you need to your USB thumb drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. If you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Method 2: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download...
User Manual
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... Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.3. - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on configuring the audio software. Support for details on environment and equipment. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for S/PDIF Out LAN 2.5GbE LAN chip...
... Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.3. - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on configuring the audio software. Support for details on environment and equipment. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for S/PDIF Out LAN 2.5GbE LAN chip...
User Manual
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.../OFF Charge - l Only for B660M GAMING X AX. Fast Boot - Game Boost - Smart Backup - Internal Connectors Back Panel 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 reset button 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)jl 1 x HDMI 2.0 port 1 x DisplayPort...
.../OFF Charge - l Only for B660M GAMING X AX. Fast Boot - Game Boost - Smart Backup - Internal Connectors Back Panel 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 reset button 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)jl 1 x HDMI 2.0 port 1 x DisplayPort...
User Manual
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... memory of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in the DDR5_A2jk/ DDR4_A2lm or DDR5_B2jk/DDR4_B2lm socket. j Only for B660M GAMING X. m Only for B660M G X AX DDR4. DS/SS - - A memory module can be used . l Only for B660M GAMING X DDR4. - 15 - It is installed. 2. If you begin to insert the memory, switch...
... memory of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in the DDR5_A2jk/ DDR4_A2lm or DDR5_B2jk/DDR4_B2lm socket. j Only for B660M GAMING X. m Only for B660M G X AX DDR4. DS/SS - - A memory module can be used . l Only for B660M GAMING X DDR4. - 15 - It is installed. 2. If you begin to insert the memory, switch...
User Manual
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... on this header. DEBUG PORT 1 LED_C2 1 LED_C1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition 12V G R B Connect your CPU and system from the power outlet to prevent damage to the damage of 2m. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn on the headers. 5) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB LED Strip HDEeBaUdGers) The headers can be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN3 Connector CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1...
... on this header. DEBUG PORT 1 LED_C2 1 LED_C1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition 12V G R B Connect your CPU and system from the power outlet to prevent damage to the damage of 2m. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn on the headers. 5) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB LED Strip HDEeBaUdGers) The headers can be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN3 Connector CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1...
User Manual
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... battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn 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 (please navigate to touch the positive and negative terminals of GIGABYTE's website for more information). - 29 - Replace the battery. 4. Turn...
... battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn 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 (please navigate to touch the positive and negative terminals of GIGABYTE's website for more information). - 29 - Replace the battery. 4. Turn...
User Manual
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... flash the BIOS. For instructions on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for details on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper...
... flash the BIOS. For instructions on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for details on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper...
User Manual
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... the USB thumb drive and then browse to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you need to the location of the driver. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings...
... the USB thumb drive and then browse to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you need to the location of the driver. Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings...