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... Layout 4 W480M VISION W 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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™ Configuration 11 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-8 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 M.I.T...24 2-4 System...32 2-5 Peripherals...33 2-6 Chipset...36 2-7 BIOS...38 2-8 Power...41 2-9 Save & Exit...43 Chapter 3 Appendix...44 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set...
... Layout 4 W480M VISION W 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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™ Configuration 11 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-8 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 M.I.T...24 2-4 System...32 2-5 Peripherals...33 2-6 Chipset...36 2-7 BIOS...38 2-8 Power...41 2-9 Save & Exit...43 Chapter 3 Appendix...44 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set...
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... for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: Graphics - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz - 1 x HDMI ports, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. - 2 x DisplayPorts, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR. Support for up to x8 mode. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of...
... for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: Graphics - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz - 1 x HDMI ports, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. - 2 x DisplayPorts, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR. Support for up to x8 mode. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of...
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... CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin...
... CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin...
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... bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. A CrossFire-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire technology may be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. CrossFire-ready graphics cards of your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in...
... bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. A CrossFire-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire technology may be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. CrossFire-ready graphics cards of your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in...
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... black connector wire is used that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. ATX_12V_2X4: 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition Pin No. Connect the power supply cable to an unstable or unbootable system. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2A 1 SYS_FAN2B Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control...
... black connector wire is used that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. ATX_12V_2X4: 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition Pin No. Connect the power supply cable to an unstable or unbootable system. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2A 1 SYS_FAN2B Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control...
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... module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. PLED- RES- B SS B_ 1 1 - 18 - _S 1 _ B SS B S_ B SPEAK+ PW+ PLED+ System Status LED Connects to the pin assignments below. One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor...
... module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. PLED- RES- B SS B_ 1 1 - 18 - _S 1 _ B SS B S_ B SPEAK+ PW+ PLED+ System Status LED Connects to the pin assignments below. One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor...
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.../COMB (Serial Port Headers) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. If you are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. B_ USB 0_ B F_USB30 3 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 B_ Definition NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin _ _B _ _ S_ B_ _3 _F _0 F S_ U 15) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date...
.../COMB (Serial Port Headers) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. If you are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. B_ USB 0_ B F_USB30 3 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 B_ Definition NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin _ _B _ _ S_ B_ _3 _F _0 F S_ U 15) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date...
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... the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you to update the BIOS when 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 (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use Q-Flash Plus...
... the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you to update the BIOS when 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 (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use Q-Flash Plus...
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...'s failure to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Function Keys •• When the system is a Windows-based utility that you not flash the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
...'s failure to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Function Keys •• When the system is a Windows-based utility that you not flash the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
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... you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) dd Active Turbo Ratios && Turbo Ratio Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to control each core individually for performance optimization. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Power Performance (Note) Allows you to determine whether to increase CPU performance. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limits Allows you to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Driver...
... you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) dd Active Turbo Ratios && Turbo Ratio Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to control each core individually for performance optimization. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Power Performance (Note) Allows you to determine whether to increase CPU performance. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limits Allows you to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Driver...
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... power consumption and heat production. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) Enabled allows Qclk to run in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage reduction initiated TVB (Note 1) Allows you to disable the CPU...
... power consumption and heat production. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) Enabled allows Qclk to run in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage reduction initiated TVB (Note 1) Allows you to disable the CPU...
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... memory is not installed in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after you install a CPU and a memory module 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 memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel...
... memory is not installed in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after you install a CPU and a memory module 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 memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel...
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... temperature interval for fan speed change . (Default: 1) && System 2 Fan Control Mode (SYS_FAN2A/SYS_FAN2B Connector) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled...
... temperature interval for fan speed change . (Default: 1) && System 2 Fan Control Mode (SYS_FAN2A/SYS_FAN2B Connector) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled...
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... LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to operate in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this feature. - 33 - Intel® Trusted Execution Technology provides a hardware-based security foundation. (Default: Disabled) && Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Enables or disables the Intel® Software Guard Extensions technology. Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the PCIEX16 slot is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
... LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to operate in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this feature. - 33 - Intel® Trusted Execution Technology provides a hardware-based security foundation. (Default: Disabled) && Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Enables or disables the Intel® Software Guard Extensions technology. Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the PCIEX16 slot is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
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...or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && Control Iommu Pre-boot Behavior Enables or disables the IOMMU feature supported by the Chipset. (Default: Disable IOMMU) && CPU Run Control Enables or disables CPU Run Control. (Default: No Change) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering...
...or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && Control Iommu Pre-boot Behavior Enables or disables the IOMMU feature supported by the Chipset. (Default: Disable IOMMU) && CPU Run Control Enables or disables CPU Run Control. (Default: No Change) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering...
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...Disable Link Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disable...
...Disable Link Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disable...
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... model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your power supply to the hard drives. Go to "C-2" for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 44 - To create RAID, set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to Manual. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you use, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on your computer Install...
... model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your power supply to the hard drives. Go to "C-2" for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 44 - To create RAID, set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to Manual. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you use, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on your computer Install...
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... RAID array. C-1. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on configuring a RAID array. - 45 - Then, select a RAID level. Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the legacy RAID ROM utility. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to be included in MAIN MENU. Then, select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Under Disks item, select the hard drives to Legacy. Enter...
... RAID array. C-1. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on configuring a RAID array. - 45 - Then, select a RAID level. Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the legacy RAID ROM utility. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to be included in MAIN MENU. Then, select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Under Disks item, select the hard drives to Legacy. Enter...
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.... The hard drive/SSD to be erased. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in AHCI mode, please follow the on the Optane™ memory will be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. After re-entering the operating system, follow the steps below : 1. All data on -screen instructions to...
.... The hard drive/SSD to be erased. The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in AHCI mode, please follow the on the Optane™ memory will be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. After re-entering the operating system, follow the steps below : 1. All data on -screen instructions to...
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... Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set to RST Controlled. 3. to enable the Optane™ memory installed in the M2A_SB connector, set PCIe Storage Device On Port 21 to Manual. When completed, restart the system. 5. The other(s) can only be used to RST Controlled; Click Enable. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 47 - If you can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...
... Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set to RST Controlled. 3. to enable the Optane™ memory installed in the M2A_SB connector, set PCIe Storage Device On Port 21 to Manual. When completed, restart the system. 5. The other(s) can only be used to RST Controlled; Click Enable. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 47 - If you can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...