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... the Memory 18 1-4-1 4 Channel Memory Configuration 18 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 19 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 20 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 21 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 22 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 25 1-9 Internal Connectors 27 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 43 2-1 Startup Screen 44 2-2 The Main Menu 45 2-3 Favorites (F11 47 2-4 Tweaker...48 2-5 Settings...54 2-6 System Info...62 2-7 Boot...63 2-8 Save & Exit...66 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 67 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 67 3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and...
... the Memory 18 1-4-1 4 Channel Memory Configuration 18 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 19 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 20 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 21 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 22 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 25 1-9 Internal Connectors 27 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 43 2-1 Startup Screen 44 2-2 The Main Menu 45 2-3 Favorites (F11 47 2-4 Tweaker...48 2-5 Settings...54 2-6 System Info...62 2-7 Boot...63 2-8 Save & Exit...66 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 67 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 67 3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and...
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... PCI Express x16 slots conform to "1-9 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * The M2P and M2Q connectors must work with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB headers - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX...
... PCI Express x16 slots conform to "1-9 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * The M2P and M2Q connectors must work with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB headers - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX...
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x Intel® VROC Upgrade Key header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB Type-C™ ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x noise detection header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button ...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x Intel® VROC Upgrade Key header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB Type-C™ ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x noise detection header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button ...
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... make any required BIOS changes for your expan- Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is securely seated in your operating system. sion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Make sure...
... make any required BIOS changes for your expan- Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is securely seated in your operating system. sion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Make sure...
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Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note 1)/SLI bridge connectors in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install the graphics cards on top of the cards. Refer to the manual that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the VGA_PW connetctor to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Hardware Installation System Requirements -- A power supply with sufficient...
Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note 1)/SLI bridge connectors in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install the graphics cards on top of the cards. Refer to the manual that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the VGA_PW connetctor to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Hardware Installation System Requirements -- A power supply with sufficient...
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If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is not working normally; The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. U S_ S3 __ 3 _ _B Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on , that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. Hardware Installation B S_ B _0 _F _0 F F _ __ 3 S_ S_ _ _B _S U __ 3 _S 1 B SS...
If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is not working normally; The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. U S_ S3 __ 3 _ _B Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on , that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. Hardware Installation B S_ B _0 _F _0 F F _ __ 3 S_ S_ _ _B _S U __ 3 _S 1 B SS...
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...ing configuration for BIOS configurations). Quick Button This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. Hardware Installation - 26 - The power button and reset button allow users to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to load the most enjoyable OC experience. OC_IGNITTON OC button: OC Press this button, be sure to press the power button to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for your processor and memory. ing this button to factory defaults...
...ing configuration for BIOS configurations). Quick Button This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. Hardware Installation - 26 - The power button and reset button allow users to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to load the most enjoyable OC experience. OC_IGNITTON OC button: OC Press this button, be sure to press the power button to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for your processor and memory. ing this button to factory defaults...
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... fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Hardware Installation Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are installed, we recommend that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 Pin No. B S3 B SS S U Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that you connect the power cableS__from the power supply to the connector to...
... fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Hardware Installation Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are installed, we recommend that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 Pin No. B S3 B SS S U Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that you connect the power cableS__from the power supply to the connector to...
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... with local environmental regulations. Replace the battery. 4. U _F _0 F _3 22) NOISE_SENSOR (Noise Detection Header) This header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. re-place the jumper cap if the header is not in the power cord and restart your computer...
... with local environmental regulations. Replace the battery. 4. U _F _0 F _3 22) NOISE_SENSOR (Noise Detection Header) This header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. re-place the jumper cap if the header is not in the power cord and restart your computer...
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... turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, 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. •• @BIOS is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS...
... turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, 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. •• @BIOS is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS...
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...; Speed Shift Technology) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to ramp up its operating frequency more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is set the CPU Flex Ratio. Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Over Temperature...
...; Speed Shift Technology) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to ramp up its operating frequency more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is set the CPU Flex Ratio. Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Over Temperature...
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... the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. && Energy Efficient Turbo Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings. (Default: Auto) && Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory...
... the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. && Energy Efficient Turbo Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings. (Default: Auto) && Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory...
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... system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). IO Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_2 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_3 slot as the first display. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using...
... system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). IO Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_2 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_3 slot as the first display. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using...
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... LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to Enabled. && NetWork...
... LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to Enabled. && NetWork...
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... PCIe SSDs to Enabled.) Figure 1 Step 2: To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in this section may differ from the exact settings for more information. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. C-1. To create RAID, set NVMe RAID mode to configure RAID, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. Under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure to set SATA Mode Selection to Disabled (Figure 2). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring a RAID Set - 68 - Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup. B. To enter the legacy RAID ROM...
... PCIe SSDs to Enabled.) Figure 1 Step 2: To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in this section may differ from the exact settings for more information. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. C-1. To create RAID, set NVMe RAID mode to configure RAID, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. Under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure to set SATA Mode Selection to Disabled (Figure 2). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring a RAID Set - 68 - Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup. B. To enter the legacy RAID ROM...
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.... 1. Reset Disks to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to configure a RAID array. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Figure 9 Step 2: After you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Legacy. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Physical Devices : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA...
.... 1. Reset Disks to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to configure a RAID array. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Figure 9 Step 2: After you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Legacy. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Physical Devices : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA...
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... Storage Technology utility installed, you back up the data before installing the Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory System Acceleration application. - 81 - Installation Guidelines B-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in a RAID array. 5. Make sure you have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on it. Doing so will appear automatically. System Requirements 1. The Optane™ memory cannot be included in AHCI mode, please follow the on -screen instructions...
... Storage Technology utility installed, you back up the data before installing the Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory System Acceleration application. - 81 - Installation Guidelines B-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in a RAID array. 5. Make sure you have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on it. Doing so will appear automatically. System Requirements 1. The Optane™ memory cannot be included in AHCI mode, please follow the on -screen instructions...
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... M.2 connector you are going to use. Follow the on-screen instructions to RST Controlled. B-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium mode If the SATA controller has been configured in , set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to proceed. Then depending on the Intel® Optane™ Memory tab. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. based boot drive. Step 5: Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu...
... M.2 connector you are going to use. Follow the on-screen instructions to RST Controlled. B-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium mode If the SATA controller has been configured in , set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to proceed. Then depending on the Intel® Optane™ Memory tab. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. based boot drive. Step 5: Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu...
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... Installation Plug the Intel® VROC Upgrade Key into the VROC header on the motherboard and install the Intel® NVMe SSDs in the PCIe slots managed by the CPU. A-2: Creating a RAID Array Step 1: After the system starts, go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration. Enable SATA Controller(s), set SATA Mode Selection to set how the bandwidth of the PCIe slot you use is divided. Configuring a RAID Set Then go to ensure optimal performance, it is disabled. An...
... Installation Plug the Intel® VROC Upgrade Key into the VROC header on the motherboard and install the Intel® NVMe SSDs in the PCIe slots managed by the CPU. A-2: Creating a RAID Array Step 1: After the system starts, go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration. Enable SATA Controller(s), set SATA Mode Selection to set how the bandwidth of the PCIe slot you use is divided. Configuring a RAID Set Then go to ensure optimal performance, it is disabled. An...
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... The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. END If the procedure above is unable to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Turn off the computer. Check if the system can boot successfully. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Press to enter BIOS Setup. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Our customer service...
... The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. END If the procedure above is unable to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Turn off the computer. Check if the system can boot successfully. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Press to enter BIOS Setup. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Our customer service...