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... published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. „„ For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide...this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. Motherboard X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING Motherboard X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING Feb. 26, 2018 Feb. 26, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-...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...
... published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. „„ For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide...this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. Motherboard X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING Motherboard X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING Feb. 26, 2018 Feb. 26, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-...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...
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Table of Contents X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 M.I.T...24...
Table of Contents X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 M.I.T...24...
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...installation. - 9 - The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one direction. If you are divided into two ... the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage...
...installation. - 9 - The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one direction. If you are divided into two ... the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage...
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...power pin RGB LED Strip (marked with a triangle on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." Be sure to verify the voltage requirements of this jumper...5V) and maximum length of 5m or maximum number of your Digital LED Strip digital LED strip and set the correct voltage with this header. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn on/off the devices...the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of your digital LED strip and set the DLED_V_SW1 and DLED_V_SW2 jumpers accordingly. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the D_LED1 and D_LED2 headers....
...power pin RGB LED Strip (marked with a triangle on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." Be sure to verify the voltage requirements of this jumper...5V) and maximum length of 5m or maximum number of your Digital LED Strip digital LED strip and set the correct voltage with this header. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn on/off the devices...the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of your digital LED strip and set the DLED_V_SW1 and DLED_V_SW2 jumpers accordingly. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the D_LED1 and D_LED2 headers....
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...9 10 11 12 Definition LAD3 GND_ F LFRAME NC SERIRQ LRESET _0 F 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the... 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 the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer....
...9 10 11 12 Definition LAD3 GND_ F LFRAME NC SERIRQ LRESET _0 F 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the... 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 the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer....
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... in system malfunction. •• It is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up...
... in system malfunction. •• It is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up...
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2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus System Time Hardware Information Configuration Items Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 23 - Classic Setup Function Keys / / Move the selection bar to select ...value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and ...
2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus System Time Hardware Information Configuration Items Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 23 - Classic Setup Function Keys / / Move the selection bar to select ...value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and ...
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...is for the GPU. (Default: Auto) NOTE: The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the GPU. After you install a CPU that actual performance ...: Auto) NOTE: The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Host Clock Value Displays the current operating Host Clock frequency....
...is for the GPU. (Default: Auto) NOTE: The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the GPU. After you install a CPU that actual performance ...: Auto) NOTE: The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Host Clock Value Displays the current operating Host Clock frequency....
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...C6 Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 25 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) && Opcache Control Enables or disables Opcache. When enabled, the CPU core frequency ...this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode (Note) Allows you alter the ratio for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more enhanced power...
...C6 Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 25 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) && Opcache Control Enables or disables Opcache. When enabled, the CPU core frequency ...this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode (Note) Allows you alter the ratio for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more enhanced power...
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... you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is present only when you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that is automatically adjusted according...
... you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is present only when you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that is automatically adjusted according...
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... CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Actual operation mode is subject to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and... sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode...
... CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Actual operation mode is subject to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and... sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode...
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&& Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of your water cooling system. && Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Check the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan/Pump Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is not connected or fails.
&& Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of your water cooling system. && Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Check the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan/Pump Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is not connected or fails.
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... Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; 2-4 System This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. is set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can also select the default language used...
... Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; 2-4 System This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. is set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can also select the default language used...
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...GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. After configuring this item, set...optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 30 - Or if you to determine whether to shorten the OS boot process. ...
...GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. After configuring this item, set...optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 30 - Or if you to determine whether to shorten the OS boot process. ...
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... only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && LAN... Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This ...
... only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && LAN... Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This ...
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... press without entering any password. To cancel the password, press on this item, type the password, and then press . NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . However, the user password only allows you ...GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Administrator...
... press without entering any password. To cancel the password, press on this item, type the password, and then press . NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . However, the user password only allows you ...GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Administrator...
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...Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Your system will restart automatically and boot from your system becomes ... in optimum state. Or you can create up to 8 profiles and save the current BIOS settings to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you to save as reverting the BIOS settings to a profile. You can select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to input the...
...Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Your system will restart automatically and boot from your system becomes ... in optimum state. Or you can create up to 8 profiles and save the current BIOS settings to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you to save as reverting the BIOS settings to a profile. You can select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to input the...
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...drive and press . If the operating system to ensure system performance and compatibility. The location of the hard drives being installed. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a non-RAID configuration. Use the up or down arrow key to confirm. Options include Read/Write, Read Only, and...are ready to load the driver. The selection bar will appear. Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you install all . C-2. When completed, you to the previous screen. 7. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to install...
...drive and press . If the operating system to ensure system performance and compatibility. The location of the hard drives being installed. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a non-RAID configuration. Use the up or down arrow key to confirm. Options include Read/Write, Read Only, and...are ready to load the driver. The selection bar will appear. Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you install all . C-2. When completed, you to the previous screen. 7. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to install...
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... down list on the front or back panel to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. 2-14 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...
... down list on the front or back panel to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. 2-14 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...
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1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver appears, select Browse. If the operating system to be installed requires that you to install the operating system. ...
1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver appears, select Browse. If the operating system to be installed requires that you to install the operating system. ...
