Audio Setup Guide
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..., restart your computer. Select the device according to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Configuring Audio Input and Output 1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio.
..., restart your computer. Select the device according to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Configuring Audio Input and Output 1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio.
Audio Setup Guide
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... then go to set the level of speaker configuration you to manually set up. Configuring Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on your motherboard model. - 3 - Then the speaker setup is dependent on the Sound Effects tab. The Headphone Power list below allows you wish to the HD Audio 2nd...
... then go to set the level of speaker configuration you to manually set up. Configuring Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on your motherboard model. - 3 - Then the speaker setup is dependent on the Sound Effects tab. The Headphone Power list below allows you wish to the HD Audio 2nd...
Unique Features Introduction
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... Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 BIOS Setup...10 2-4 Color Temperature 11 2-5 Cloud Station...12 2-6 EasyTune...17 2-7 Easy RAID...18 2-8 Fast Boot...20 2-9 Game Boost...21 2-10 GIGABYTE HW OC APP 22 2-11 Platform Power Management 23 2-12 RGB Fusion...24 2-13 Smart TimeLock...26 2-14 Smart Keyboard...27 2-15 Smart Backup... HUD...30 2-17 System Information Viewer 31 2-18 USB Blocker...32 2-19 USB DAC-UP 2...33 2-20 V-Tuner...34 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison.
... Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 BIOS Setup...10 2-4 Color Temperature 11 2-5 Cloud Station...12 2-6 EasyTune...17 2-7 Easy RAID...18 2-8 Fast Boot...20 2-9 Game Boost...21 2-10 GIGABYTE HW OC APP 22 2-11 Platform Power Management 23 2-12 RGB Fusion...24 2-13 Smart TimeLock...26 2-14 Smart Keyboard...27 2-15 Smart Backup... HUD...30 2-17 System Information Viewer 31 2-18 USB Blocker...32 2-19 USB DAC-UP 2...33 2-20 V-Tuner...34 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison.
Unique Features Introduction
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...is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to enter MS-DOS mode. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. When both the main and backup BIOS fail during system boot... Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Normally, the system works on the next system boot to your motherboard model. 2. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of system safety...
...is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to enter MS-DOS mode. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. When both the main and backup BIOS fail during system boot... Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Normally, the system works on the next system boot to your motherboard model. 2. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of system safety...
Unique Features Introduction
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... of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - The following procedure assumes that you to a USB flash drive. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. ••...
... of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - The following procedure assumes that you to a USB flash drive. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. ••...
Unique Features Introduction
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...Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from the Internet or through other source. Click Backup current image to complete. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from File, then select the location where you will be flashed ... be able to boot. •• Do not turn off the Internet). Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on -screen instructions to save the current boot-up Logo: Click Upload new image in "Update the BIOS without Using ...
...Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from the Internet or through other source. Click Backup current image to complete. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from File, then select the location where you will be flashed ... be able to boot. •• Do not turn off the Internet). Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on -screen instructions to save the current boot-up Logo: Click Upload new image in "Update the BIOS without Using ...
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... USB port on the white USB port. After the main BIOS is complete. After completion, the system will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must be a USB 2.0 flash drive. 3. Wait for 15-20 seconds, the...the FBIOS_LED will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the back panel. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must use ...and flashing activities start. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A.
... USB port on the white USB port. After the main BIOS is complete. After completion, the system will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must be a USB 2.0 flash drive. 3. Wait for 15-20 seconds, the...the FBIOS_LED will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the back panel. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must use ...and flashing activities start. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A.
Unique Features Introduction
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Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you can restart it by motherboard model. In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in... by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu (Figure 2). On the main menu, you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on motherboard specifications. - 7 - Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install...
Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you can restart it by motherboard model. In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in... by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu (Figure 2). On the main menu, you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on motherboard specifications. - 7 - Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install...
Unique Features Introduction
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... returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. •• ErP: Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. •• AC BACK: Determines the state of the system after the POST. •• Full Screen LOGO Show: Allows you... power button and then the system will be turned off the system. You can also use it to enable or disable Numlock feature on your motherboard model and BIOS version.
... returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. •• ErP: Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. •• AC BACK: Determines the state of the system after the POST. •• Full Screen LOGO Show: Allows you... power button and then the system will be turned off the system. You can also use it to enable or disable Numlock feature on your motherboard model and BIOS version.
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... Remote OC Step 1: On the host computer, launch Remote OC and enable Remote OC Function. INFO Displays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and memory. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your computer. - 15 - Tap on next reboot. QUICK BOOST Provides you to perform the following functions: On the Smart Phone...
... Remote OC Step 1: On the host computer, launch Remote OC and enable Remote OC Function. INFO Displays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and memory. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your computer. - 15 - Tap on next reboot. QUICK BOOST Provides you to perform the following functions: On the Smart Phone...
Unique Features Introduction
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... memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune, or system instability or other unexpected results may vary by motherboard model and CPU. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in EasyTune may occur. - 17 - 2-6 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or...
... memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune, or system instability or other unexpected results may vary by motherboard model and CPU. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in EasyTune may occur. - 17 - 2-6 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or...
Unique Features Introduction
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...174; Chipset. (Note 2) Except for the operating system drive, all data on other hard drive will be deleted. An Intel® Chipset motherboard supporting RAID 2. Using XHD Select XHD and click Create RAID 0 based on your data before using the XHD utility. - 19 - Back... to RAID mode 3. B. Intel® SATA controller driver installed 5. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed 4. System Requirements 1. XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. The new drive must have equal or greater ...
...174; Chipset. (Note 2) Except for the operating system drive, all data on other hard drive will be deleted. An Intel® Chipset motherboard supporting RAID 2. Using XHD Select XHD and click Create RAID 0 based on your data before using the XHD utility. - 19 - Back... to RAID mode 3. B. Intel® SATA controller driver installed 5. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed 4. System Requirements 1. XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. The new drive must have equal or greater ...
Unique Features Introduction
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2-10 GIGABYTE HW OC APP GIGABYTE HW OC APP allows you change the CPU frequency as well as an array of your USB charging cable to the white USB port on the motherboard back panel and the other end to your smart phone/tablet device. It can help you to overclock your system from... a smart phone/tablet device at the BIOS level without the need to overclock your computer. - 22 - On Your Computer: 1. On the Smart Phone/Tablet Device 1. Install GIGABYTE HW...
2-10 GIGABYTE HW OC APP GIGABYTE HW OC APP allows you change the CPU frequency as well as an array of your USB charging cable to the white USB port on the motherboard back panel and the other end to your smart phone/tablet device. It can help you to overclock your system from... a smart phone/tablet device at the BIOS level without the need to overclock your computer. - 22 - On Your Computer: 1. On the Smart Phone/Tablet Device 1. Install GIGABYTE HW...
Unique Features Introduction
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The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on motherboards with your handheld devices. (Note 2) •• Basic (Note 3): Allows to you to configure the lighting behaviour of colors. Static ─ All LEDs emit a ... that has audio LEDs. (Note 2) Please download the RGB Fusion app from App Store or Google Play. (Note 3) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 24 - Color Cycle ─ All LEDs simultaneously cycle through a full spectrum of the onboard LEDs and rear panel LEDs (Note 1) while in the ...
The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on motherboards with your handheld devices. (Note 2) •• Basic (Note 3): Allows to you to configure the lighting behaviour of colors. Static ─ All LEDs emit a ... that has audio LEDs. (Note 2) Please download the RGB Fusion app from App Store or Google Play. (Note 3) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 24 - Color Cycle ─ All LEDs simultaneously cycle through a full spectrum of the onboard LEDs and rear panel LEDs (Note 1) while in the ...
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... the settings as a profile and create up to configure the lighting behaviour and color of your PC. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 25 - Off ─ Disable the selected region LEDs. Double Flash ─ The selected region LEDs flash in and fade out. Flash ─ The selected region...
... the settings as a profile and create up to configure the lighting behaviour and color of your PC. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 25 - Off ─ Disable the selected region LEDs. Double Flash ─ The selected region LEDs flash in and fade out. Flash ─ The selected region...
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... adjust the fan speed in relation to overall fan workload after calibration. The fans will be shown in the operating system. 2-17 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to adjust the smart fan speed. Click the Calibrate button and the fan speed will run at any time. The... Reset button can fix the fan speeds using the RPM Fixed Mode option. You can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version.
... adjust the fan speed in relation to overall fan workload after calibration. The fans will be shown in the operating system. 2-17 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to adjust the smart fan speed. Click the Calibrate button and the fan speed will run at any time. The... Reset button can fix the fan speeds using the RPM Fixed Mode option. You can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version.
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... as follows: • Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of your USB device(s). 2-19 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want... voltage and choose an option. After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. High-end audio players may vary by motherboard. - 33 - The USB DAC-UP 2 Interface Using USB DAC-UP 2 Click the drop down list on the front or back panel to the original output...
... as follows: • Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of your USB device(s). 2-19 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want... voltage and choose an option. After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. High-end audio players may vary by motherboard. - 33 - The USB DAC-UP 2 Interface Using USB DAC-UP 2 Click the drop down list on the front or back panel to the original output...
RAID Setup Guide
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... 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. B. C. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives ... * Size of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Then connect the power connectors from your computer.
... 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. B. C. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives ... * Size of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Then connect the power connectors from your computer.
RAID Setup Guide
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... settings for more information. The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-2." To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your...
... settings for more information. The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-2." To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your...
RAID Setup Guide
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... RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the EZ RAID item. Then press to move to Peripherals. Figure 3 - 4 - Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press . (Figure 2) Step 2: Figure 2 Go to the...
... RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the EZ RAID item. Then press to move to Peripherals. Figure 3 - 4 - Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press . (Figure 2) Step 2: Figure 2 Go to the...