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... BIOS data from DualBIOS™. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive, or hard drive. For the sake of your computer. During the POST, press the key to a specific USB port. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-Flash Plus? What is saved to a hard drive in BIOS Setup. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. X399AORUSGaming7.F1) to access Q-Flash. Because BIOS flashing...
... BIOS data from DualBIOS™. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive, or hard drive. For the sake of your computer. During the POST, press the key to a specific USB port. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-Flash Plus? What is saved to a hard drive in BIOS Setup. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. X399AORUSGaming7.F1) to access Q-Flash. Because BIOS flashing...
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... motherboard model. - 3 - When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash B. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. Insert the USB flash drive...
... motherboard model. - 3 - When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash B. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. Insert the USB flash drive...
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...17 1-4-1 Quad Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...41 2-4 System...50 2-5 BIOS...51 2-6 Peripherals...54 2-7 Chipset...56 2-8 Power...57 2-9 Save & Exit...59 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 61 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 61 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating...
...17 1-4-1 Quad Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...41 2-4 System...50 2-5 BIOS...51 2-6 Peripherals...54 2-7 Chipset...56 2-8 Power...57 2-9 Save & Exit...59 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 61 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 61 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating...
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... PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technologies 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/ x2 SSD support) (M2M_32G)(M2Q_32G) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_32G) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 CPU: - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Chipset...
... PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technologies 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/ x2 SSD support) (M2M_32G)(M2Q_32G) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_32G) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 CPU: - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Chipset...
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... supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace...
... supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace...
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... driver -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. C. Browse to On. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. Browse to the Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX screen...
... driver -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. C. Browse to On. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. Browse to the Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX screen...
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..., go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults when needed. if the BOOT LED is on . Hardware Installation 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, graphics card, memory, and operating system are working properly after system power-on , that means the corresponding device is not working normally; Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 23...
..., go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults when needed. if the BOOT LED is on . Hardware Installation 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, graphics card, memory, and operating system are working properly after system power-on , that means the corresponding device is not working normally; Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 23...
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...; These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the headers for temperature detection. 1 EC_TEMP2 1 EC_TEMP1 Pin No. Definition 1 SENSOR IN 2 GND - 27 - 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers) Connect the thermistor cables to prevent your CPU and...
...; These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the headers for temperature detection. 1 EC_TEMP2 1 EC_TEMP1 Pin No. Definition 1 SENSOR IN 2 GND - 27 - 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers) Connect the thermistor cables to prevent your CPU and...
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... unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for one . Hardware Installation _ 20) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 35 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the two pins for a few seconds. F_USB3 4. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to...
... unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for one . Hardware Installation _ 20) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 35 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the two pins for a few seconds. F_USB3 4. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to...
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... and updates the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to clear the CMOS values.) - 37 - BIOS Setup 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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/ CMOS_SW button...
... and updates the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to clear the CMOS values.) - 37 - BIOS Setup 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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/ CMOS_SW button...
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... systems and applications in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will allow a platform to decrease power consumption. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && Global C-state Control Allows you to determine whether to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to let the CPU enter C6 mode in independent partitions.
... systems and applications in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will allow a platform to decrease power consumption. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && Global C-state Control Allows you to determine whether to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to let the CPU enter C6 mode in independent partitions.
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... Mode Enables or disables memory Geardown mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CLDO_VDDP voltage Allows you make changes on the memory timings. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && CLDO_VDDP Control Allows you to determine whether to boot after you to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. - 45 - BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && BankGroupSwap Enables or disables Bank Group Swap. Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual...
... Mode Enables or disables memory Geardown mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CLDO_VDDP voltage Allows you make changes on the memory timings. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && CLDO_VDDP Control Allows you to determine whether to boot after you to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. - 45 - BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && BankGroupSwap Enables or disables Bank Group Swap. Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual...
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... Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is present only if at least one device for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. BIOS Setup This item is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this item to shorten the OS boot process. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. Removable storage devices...
... Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is present only if at least one device for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. BIOS Setup This item is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this item to shorten the OS boot process. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. Removable storage devices...
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... Boot 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. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices...
... Boot 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. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices...
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... display. PCIe 5 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8_2 slot as the first display. && RGB Fusion Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 54 - This feature is supported only with a 5V digital LED strip. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to set...
... display. PCIe 5 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8_2 slot as the first display. && RGB Fusion Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 54 - This feature is supported only with a 5V digital LED strip. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to set...
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... memory address space). (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). - 55 - BIOS Setup This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. && DAC-UP 2 Rear USB 3.0 (Output Voltage of USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports on the back panel (the ones below the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port) to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your USB device(s). Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default) Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. High...
... memory address space). (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). - 55 - BIOS Setup This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. && DAC-UP 2 Rear USB 3.0 (Output Voltage of USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports on the back panel (the ones below the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port) to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your USB device(s). Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default) Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. High...
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... USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver. When a screen as follows: Windows 64-bit: \Hw10\RAID\x64 Step 4: On the next screen, select AMD-RAID Bottom Device and click Next. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to be installed requires that you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. If the operating system to ensure system performance and compatibility. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include SATA RAID/AHCI driver...
... USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver. When a screen as follows: Windows 64-bit: \Hw10\RAID\x64 Step 4: On the next screen, select AMD-RAID Bottom Device and click Next. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to be installed requires that you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. If the operating system to ensure system performance and compatibility. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include SATA RAID/AHCI driver...
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... call over the Internet, and etc. For example, users can listen to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to MP3 music, have to retask either...
... call over the Internet, and etc. For example, users can listen to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to MP3 music, have to retask either...
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... 6-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area to the Microphone screen. Step 2: Connect your computer. Appendix Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Then configure the...ll not be used at a middle level. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be able ...
... 6-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area to the Microphone screen. Step 2: Connect your computer. Appendix Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Then configure the...ll not be used at a middle level. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be able ...
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... hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot...
... hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot...