BIOS Setup Guide
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... 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 the CMOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it with caution. BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing...
... 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 the CMOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it with caution. BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabling Mode is a more enhanced power-saving state than C8. This item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabling Mode is set to disable the HT feature for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. dd per Core HT Disable Setting is set to Enabled. && C8 State Support Allows you to determine whether to Random Mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be...
... item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabling Mode is a more enhanced power-saving state than C8. This item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabling Mode is set to disable the HT feature for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. dd per Core HT Disable Setting is set to Enabled. && C8 State Support Allows you to determine whether to Random Mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... the BIOS to read the SPD data on the installed XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings. (Available only when you install a memory module that supports this feature.) && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set a current limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to Enabled. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. && Power Limit...
... the BIOS to read the SPD data on the installed XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings. (Available only when you install a memory module that supports this feature.) && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set a current limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to Enabled. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. && Power Limit...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... some specific criteria for how to a specific point. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Please note that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, 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 Chapter 2 of the user's manual for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at...
... some specific criteria for how to a specific point. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Please note that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, 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 Chapter 2 of the user's manual for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at...
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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... USB4 Enables or disables PCIE Tunneling over USB4. && Wake up from Thunderbolt(TM) Devices Enabled allows the system to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is connected to automatically download and install GIGABYTE Control Center after entering the...
... USB4 Enables or disables PCIE Tunneling over USB4. && Wake up from Thunderbolt(TM) Devices Enabled allows the system to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is connected to automatically download and install GIGABYTE Control Center after entering the...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... 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 capability for each SATA port. && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Ethernet Controller / PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on the SATA/M.2 connector you to set the number of times to Disabled. Then depending on LAN configuration and related configuration options...
... 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 capability for each SATA port. && Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Ethernet Controller / PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on the SATA/M.2 connector you to set the number of times to Disabled. Then depending on LAN configuration and related configuration options...
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... be installed. && 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. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM 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. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM...
... be installed. && 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. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM 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. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM...
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. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z790/B760 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Installing hard drives...2 B. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B.
Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z790/B760 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Installing hard drives...2 B. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B.
RAID Setup Guide
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... RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices. (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 create RAID array on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to the hard drives. Configure the system BIOS. B. Install the RAID driver and operating system. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in your power supply to set up a RAID set...
... RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices. (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 create RAID array on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to the hard drives. Configure the system BIOS. B. Install the RAID driver and operating system. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in your power supply to set up a RAID set...
RAID Setup Guide
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... 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. 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 need to your USB thumb drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and...
... 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. 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 need to your USB thumb drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and...
User Manual
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... 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 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 Regulatory Notices...38...
... 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 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 Regulatory Notices...38...
User Manual
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...; 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. l Only for B760 DS3H DDR4. - 8 - n Only for B760 DS3H AX DDR4. 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 ...
...; 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. l Only for B760 DS3H DDR4. - 8 - n Only for B760 DS3H AX DDR4. 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 ...
User Manual
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..., if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to 2.4 Gbps data rate Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.2) - Support for B760 DS3H AX DDR4. Chipset: - 4 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_3~PCIEX1_5) CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices l Only for 11ax...
..., if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to 2.4 Gbps data rate Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.2) - Support for B760 DS3H AX DDR4. Chipset: - 4 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_3~PCIEX1_5) CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices l Only for 11ax...
User Manual
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...Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-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 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header...
...Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-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 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header...
User Manual
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... 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 11 - Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B760-DS3H-AX-rev-10...
... 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 11 - Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B760-DS3H-AX-rev-10...
User Manual
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Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . The four memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR5_A1jk/DDR4_A1lmn, DDR5_A2jk/DDR4_A2lmn Channel B: DDR5_B1jk/DDR4_B1lmn, DDR5_B2jk/DDR4_B2lmn * Recommended Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR5_A1jk DDR5_A2jk DDR4_A1lmn DDR4_A2lmn 2 Modules - - j Only for B760 DS3H AC DDR4. m Only for B760 DS3H AX. 2-4 Installing ...
Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . The four memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR5_A1jk/DDR4_A1lmn, DDR5_A2jk/DDR4_A2lmn Channel B: DDR5_B1jk/DDR4_B1lmn, DDR5_B2jk/DDR4_B2lmn * Recommended Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR5_A1jk DDR5_A2jk DDR4_A1lmn DDR4_A2lmn 2 Modules - - j Only for B760 DS3H AC DDR4. m Only for B760 DS3H AX. 2-4 Installing ...
User Manual
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... pins for more information). - 31 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power 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 (please navigate to factory defaults. 18) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable...
... pins for more information). - 31 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power 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 (please navigate to factory defaults. 18) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable...
User Manual
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... not flash the BIOS. Save the latest BIOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 2 or navigate to update the BIOS when your system is turned off (S5 shutdown state). To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
... not flash the BIOS. Save the latest BIOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 2 or navigate to update the BIOS when your system is turned off (S5 shutdown state). To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
User Manual
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... the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to install the operating system. 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...
... the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to install the operating system. 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...