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...means without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Disclaimer ...User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved.
...means without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Disclaimer ...User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout 4 H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors ...
Table of Contents H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout 4 H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors ...
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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout KB_MS_U32 ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN1 CNVI_WIFI FRAME USB20 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1200 D_LED2 LED_C2 ATX DP_HDMI U32G2C/U32G2 F_U32 SYS_FAN2 U32_LAN ...THB_C2 QFLED LED_C1 F_USB2F_USB1 SPI_TPM M_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO THB_C1 QFLASH_PLUS COM D_LED1 F_PANEL SYS_FAN3 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Box Contents 55 H470 AORUS PRO AX motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 One G Connector 55 One antenna * The box ...
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout KB_MS_U32 ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN1 CNVI_WIFI FRAME USB20 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1200 D_LED2 LED_C2 ATX DP_HDMI U32G2C/U32G2 F_U32 SYS_FAN2 U32_LAN ...THB_C2 QFLED LED_C1 F_USB2F_USB1 SPI_TPM M_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO THB_C1 QFLASH_PLUS COM D_LED1 F_PANEL SYS_FAN3 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Box Contents 55 H470 AORUS PRO AX motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 One G Connector 55 One antenna * The box ...
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H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz LGA1200 CPU DDI HDMI 1.4 DDI DP 1.4 1 PCI Express x16 ... x1 x1 x1 x4 x1 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN 1 USB Type-C™, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A Intel® H470 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 USB 2.0/1.1 USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 SPI BIOS Bus TPM LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O 1 PCI Express x4 CODEC Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz LGA1200 CPU DDI HDMI 1.4 DDI DP 1.4 1 PCI Express x16 ... x1 x1 x1 x4 x1 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN 1 USB Type-C™, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A Intel® H470 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 USB 2.0/1.1 USB 2.0 Hub 4 USB 2.0/1.1 SPI BIOS Bus TPM LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O 1 PCI Express x4 CODEC Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
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.... •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on an uneven surface. •• Do not place... computer system in contact with its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing ...
.... •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on an uneven surface. •• Do not place... computer system in contact with its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing ...
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...for support lists of apps. Game Boost - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - RGB Fusion - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. ON/OFF Charge - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-...Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE...
...for support lists of apps. Game Boost - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - RGB Fusion - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. ON/OFF Charge - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-...Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE...
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...the direction. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before inserting the CPU. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. - 10 - A memory module can be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. ... wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to install the memory: ••...
...the direction. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before inserting the CPU. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. - 10 - A memory module can be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. ... wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to install the memory: ••...
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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to CPU limitations, read the manual...
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to CPU limitations, read the manual...
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.... Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio... devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Use this port for USB devices. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 12 - It also supports up...
.... Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio... devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Use this port for USB devices. The following describes the states of GIGABYTE's website. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 12 - It also supports up...
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...) THB_C1/THB_C2 15) COM 16) SPI_TPM 17) QFLASH_PLUS 18) CLR_CMOS 19) BAT 20) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 14 -
...) THB_C1/THB_C2 15) COM 16) SPI_TPM 17) QFLASH_PLUS 18) CLR_CMOS 19) BAT 20) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 14 -
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... Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. To meet expansion requirements, it in damage to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector...mainly supplies power to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are properly installed. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The speed control ...
... Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. To meet expansion requirements, it in damage to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector...mainly supplies power to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are properly installed. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The speed control ...
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...S4/S5 Off Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the ...Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. You may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. •• CI (Chassis...
...S4/S5 Off Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the ...Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. You may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. •• CI (Chassis...
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...; The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on . 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 system. ...use your mouse to select the item you want. •• When the system is recommended that you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system...
...; The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on . 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 system. ...use your mouse to select the item you want. •• When the system is recommended that you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system...
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...NVMe Configuration Displays information on . (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in System Power On State is on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA And RST Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables... LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected...
...NVMe Configuration Displays information on . (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in System Power On State is on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA And RST Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables... LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected...
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... status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at different speeds according to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. The fan stops operation when the temperature is...
... status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at different speeds according to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. The fan stops operation when the temperature is...
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... changes to all . && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is 13:00:00. 2-6 System Info. This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. Use to switch between...
... changes to all . && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is 13:00:00. 2-6 System Info. This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. Use to switch between...
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... Selection to "Internal Connectors" for the installation notices for RAID in "C-2." To use for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 42 - Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to quickly configure a RAID array with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note ... On Port XX item to use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in this section may differ from your power supply...
... Selection to "Internal Connectors" for the installation notices for RAID in "C-2." To use for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 42 - Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to quickly configure a RAID array with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note ... On Port XX item to use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in this section may differ from your power supply...
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... accelerate an existing RAID array; the accelerated hard drive/SSD cannot be accelerated. Make sure you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disc using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used to use. Installing the ... The Optane™ memory must be a system drive or data drive. DO NOT change your SATA controller mode back to install. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in a RAID array. 4. On the Xpress ...
... accelerate an existing RAID array; the accelerated hard drive/SSD cannot be accelerated. Make sure you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disc using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used to use. Installing the ... The Optane™ memory must be a system drive or data drive. DO NOT change your SATA controller mode back to install. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in a RAID array. 4. On the Xpress ...
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...; Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your system and then list all of the selected drivers. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 46 - Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this...
...; Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your system and then list all of the selected drivers. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 46 - Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this...
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... Contact Information: G.B.T. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC...this device must accept any exposed parts of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: H470 AORUS PRO AX Responsible Party - To comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Ces stations radar peuvent cré...
... Contact Information: G.B.T. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC...this device must accept any exposed parts of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: H470 AORUS PRO AX Responsible Party - To comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Ces stations radar peuvent cré...