BIOS Setup Guide
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... then you not flash the BIOS. Save the latest BIOS 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/button in user's manual or refer to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it with caution. When the power is turned off (S5 shutdown state...
... then you not flash the BIOS. Save the latest BIOS 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/button in user's manual or refer to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it with caution. When the power is turned off (S5 shutdown state...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... configurable only when CPU Cores Enabling Mode is set to Enabled. - 12 - This item is configurable only when C-States Control is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. dd CPU Cores Enabling Mode Allows you to select how to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && Active P-Core/E-Core Allows you to select which CPU core to disable the HT feature for the processor. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
... configurable only when CPU Cores Enabling Mode is set to Enabled. - 12 - This item is configurable only when C-States Control is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. dd CPU Cores Enabling Mode Allows you to select how to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && Active P-Core/E-Core Allows you to select which CPU core to disable the HT feature for the processor. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... Enabled. && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set the power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to Enabled. dd Turbo Per Core Limit Control Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. && DDR5 Auto Booster Enables or disables the DDR5 Dynamic Turbo Boost feature, which allows automatic switching between default frequency and boosted frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
... Enabled. && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set the power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to Enabled. dd Turbo Per Core Limit Control Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. && DDR5 Auto Booster Enables or disables the DDR5 Dynamic Turbo Boost feature, which allows automatic switching between default frequency and boosted frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... battery/clear CMOS jumper/ button in some specific criteria for how to improve the maximum OC frequency potential. && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && Dynamic Memory Boost Enables or disables the Dynamic Memory Bootst feature, which allows manual switching between default SPD Profile frequency and select XMP profile frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
... battery/clear CMOS jumper/ button in some specific criteria for how to improve the maximum OC frequency potential. && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && Dynamic Memory Boost Enables or disables the Dynamic Memory Bootst feature, which allows manual switching between default SPD Profile frequency and select XMP profile frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX 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 the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size...
... Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX 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 the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... installed. Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from Thunderbolt™ devices. USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in card installed. && PCIE Tunneling over USB4 Enables or disables PCIE Tunneling over USB4. && Wake up from the Windows Deployment Services server. && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This sub-menu appears only on motherboards that have an onboard...
... installed. Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from Thunderbolt™ devices. USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in card installed. && PCIE Tunneling over USB4 Enables or disables PCIE Tunneling over USB4. && Wake up from the Windows Deployment Services server. && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This sub-menu appears only on motherboards that have an onboard...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... Configuration Displays information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 21 - This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Media detect count Allows you can press to configure the VMD controllers. Please navigate to check the presence of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Ethernet Controller / PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables...
... Configuration Displays information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 21 - This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Media detect count Allows you can press to configure the VMD controllers. Please navigate to check the presence of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Ethernet Controller / PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... motherboard LEDs. Set this button to Enter BIOS Setup Use the button to enter the BIOS Setup. Set this setting. - 22 - This item is configurable when LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to the hardware specification of each slot. Actual operation mode is subject to set the lighting mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this button to Boot on Safe Mode Use the button to boot the system in safe mode. && GEN5 Redriver SIPO Mode Enables or disables GEN5 Redriver SIPO Mode...
... motherboard LEDs. Set this button to Enter BIOS Setup Use the button to enter the BIOS Setup. Set this setting. - 22 - This item is configurable when LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to the hardware specification of each slot. Actual operation mode is subject to set the lighting mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this button to Boot on Safe Mode Use the button to boot the system in safe mode. && GEN5 Redriver SIPO Mode Enables or disables GEN5 Redriver SIPO Mode...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...AC power. Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of operating system to enable the legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Link Disables booting from the network. Enabled Enables booting...
...AC power. Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of operating system to enable the legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Link Disables booting from the network. Enabled Enables booting...
RAID Setup Guide
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Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z790/B760 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A.
Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z790/B760 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A.
RAID Setup Guide
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...the motherboard. B. Install the RAID driver and operating system. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in your power supply to the "Internal Connectors" section of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• An Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. The Intel® B760 Chipset doesn't include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 2 - RAID...
...the motherboard. B. Install the RAID driver and operating system. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in your power supply to the "Internal Connectors" section of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• An Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. The Intel® B760 Chipset doesn't include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 2 - RAID...
RAID Setup Guide
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... the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. 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 an M.2 PCIe SSD or a RAID volume, you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc...
... the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. 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 an M.2 PCIe SSD or a RAID volume, you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc...
User Manual
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... Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 1-3 Box Contents...7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 8 2-1 Installation Precautions 8 2-2 Product Specifications 9 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 2-4 Installing the Memory 15 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 16 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 17 2-7 Onboard Buttons and LEDs 19 2-8 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 33 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 35 4-1 Operating System Installation 35 4-2 Drivers Installation 36 Chapter 5 Appendix...37 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37...
... Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 1-3 Box Contents...7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 8 2-1 Installation Precautions 8 2-2 Product Specifications 9 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 2-4 Installing the Memory 15 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 16 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 17 2-7 Onboard Buttons and LEDs 19 2-8 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 33 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 35 4-1 Operating System Installation 35 4-2 Drivers Installation 36 Chapter 5 Appendix...37 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37...
User Manual
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... B760 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4. l Only for B760 AORUS ELITE. m Only for B760 AORUS ELITE AX. 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 4.0 Bus x16 x4 DDR5 5600/5200/4800/4400 MT/sjk DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MT/slm 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) LGA1700 CPU DDI DDI 1 DisplayPort 1 HDMI 1 PCI Express x16 DMI 4.0 4 SATA 6Gb/s PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 x4 2 M.2 Socket 3 (M2P_SB, M2M_SB) PCI Express 3.0 Bus x1 SPI BIOS Bus TPM eSPI iTE® Bus Super I/O Intel® B760 2 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 PCI Express...
... B760 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4. l Only for B760 AORUS ELITE. m Only for B760 AORUS ELITE AX. 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 4.0 Bus x16 x4 DDR5 5600/5200/4800/4400 MT/sjk DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MT/slm 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) LGA1700 CPU DDI DDI 1 DisplayPort 1 HDMI 1 PCI Express x16 DMI 4.0 4 SATA 6Gb/s PCI Express 4.0 Bus x4 x4 2 M.2 Socket 3 (M2P_SB, M2M_SB) PCI Express 3.0 Bus x1 SPI BIOS Bus TPM eSPI iTE® Bus Super I/O Intel® B760 2 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 PCI Express...
User Manual
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...) of an audio jack using the audio software. m Only for B760 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4. BLUETOOTH 5.3 - l Only for B760 AORUS ELITE DDR4. - 9 - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU LGA1700 socket: Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B760 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Support for DDR5...
...) of an audio jack using the audio software. m Only for B760 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4. BLUETOOTH 5.3 - l Only for B760 AORUS ELITE DDR4. - 9 - 2-2 Product Specifications CPU LGA1700 socket: Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B760 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Support for DDR5...
User Manual
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... power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump 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 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 Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x reset button 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear...
... power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump 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 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 Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x reset button 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear...
User Manual
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... the fan (pump) you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. 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 B760 AORUS ELITE AX...
... the fan (pump) you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. 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 B760 AORUS ELITE AX...
User Manual
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... to insert the memory, switch the direction. k Only for B760 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4. m Only for B760 AORUS ELITE AX. After the memory is installed. 2. j Only for B760 AORUS ELITE DDR4. - 15 - 2-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . It is recommended that you install it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory.
... to insert the memory, switch the direction. k Only for B760 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4. m Only for B760 AORUS ELITE AX. After the memory is installed. 2. j Only for B760 AORUS ELITE DDR4. - 15 - 2-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . It is recommended that you install it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory.
User Manual
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... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for details on the motherboard. When the power is off , the battery on a USB thumb drive and plug...
... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for details on the motherboard. When the power is off , the battery on a USB thumb drive and plug...
User Manual
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... motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 35 - Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you to load...
... motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 35 - Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 4-1 Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you to load...