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Table of Contents X570S GAMING X 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 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 Smart Fan 6 24 2-4 Favorites (F11 25 2-5 Tweaker...26 2-6 Settings...29 2-7 System Info...35 2-8 Boot...36 2-9 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 40 3-2 Drivers Installation 42 Regulatory...
Table of Contents X570S GAMING X 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 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 Smart Fan 6 24 2-4 Favorites (F11 25 2-5 Tweaker...26 2-6 Settings...29 2-7 System Info...35 2-8 Boot...36 2-9 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 40 3-2 Drivers Installation 42 Regulatory...
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... Graphics Processor: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR. Maximum shared memory of 16 GB Realtek® Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel LAN Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU: - AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Processors/AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Processors support PCIe...
... Graphics Processor: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR. Maximum shared memory of 16 GB Realtek® Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel LAN Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU: - AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Processors/AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Processors support PCIe...
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... ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
... ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
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...vary by motherboard model. Game Boost - RGB Fusion - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart Backup - Back Panel Connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware...
...vary by motherboard model. Game Boost - RGB Fusion - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart Backup - Back Panel Connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware...
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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 CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into its socket, place one of the CPU may occur. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. •• When installing a single memory module, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips...
... CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into its socket, place one of the CPU may occur. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. •• When installing a single memory module, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips...
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... before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. You can use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . Use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. HDMI Port (Note 1) The HDMI port is installed. 2. The four memory sockets are dependent on your operating system.) •• When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector...
... before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. You can use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . Use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. HDMI Port (Note 1) The HDMI port is installed. 2. The four memory sockets are dependent on your operating system.) •• When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector...
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... connected to Pin 1 (12V) of the LED strip. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 9) LED_CPU (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be used to connect a CPU cooler LED strip or a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of GIGABYTE's website. Definition 1 12V 1 2G 3R 4B LED Strip 1 12V Connect the CPU...
... connected to Pin 1 (12V) of the LED strip. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 9) LED_CPU (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be used to connect a CPU cooler LED strip or a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of GIGABYTE's website. Definition 1 12V 1 2G 3R 4B LED Strip 1 12V Connect the CPU...
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... has been removed. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. HD+ Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the pin assignments below. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header according to...
... has been removed. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. HD+ Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): System Status LED Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the pin assignments below. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header according to...
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... B_ Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for one . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. _U _ __ 3 B F F_USB3 F 17) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) _0 You may connect a TPM...
... B_ Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for one . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. _U _ __ 3 B F F_USB3 F 17) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) _0 You may connect a TPM...
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... you not alter the default settings (unless you can 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 you can use your keyboard to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving...
... you not alter the default settings (unless you can 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 you can use your keyboard to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving...
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... the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on the CPU being installed. After you alter the GFX Clock Frequency settings, make sure to boot. This item is configurable only when CPU Ratio Mode is set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-5 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe...
... the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on the CPU being installed. After you alter the GFX Clock Frequency settings, make sure to boot. This item is configurable only when CPU Ratio Mode is set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-5 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe...
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... SMT Mode Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. (Default: Auto) && CPPC (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC feature. (Default: Auto) && CPPC Preferred Cores (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC Preferred Cores feature. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support...
... SMT Mode Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. (Default: Auto) && CPPC (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC feature. (Default: Auto) && CPPC Preferred Cores (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC Preferred Cores feature. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support...
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... specify the UCLK mode. (Default: Auto) Advanced Memory Settings Memory Subtimings dd Standard Timing Control, Advanced Timing Control, CAD Bus Setup Timing, CAD Bus Drive Strength, Data Bus Configuration These sections provide memory timing settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency Allows you install a CPU that supports this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. SPD Info Displays information on the...
... specify the UCLK mode. (Default: Auto) Advanced Memory Settings Memory Subtimings dd Standard Timing Control, Advanced Timing Control, CAD Bus Setup Timing, CAD Bus Drive Strength, Data Bus Configuration These sections provide memory timing settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && FCLK Frequency Allows you install a CPU that supports this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. SPD Info Displays information on the...
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... system will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. Options are: Auto (default), 64M~2G. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the...
... system will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. Options are: Auto (default), 64M~2G. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the...
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... mode is connected to the Internet. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be decoded in audio card instead of the PCIEX16 slot is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && PCIEX16 Bifurcation Allows you to determine how the bandwidth of using the onboard LAN, set the display resolution. Before installing APP Center, make sure the system is subject to the hardware specification...
... mode is connected to the Internet. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be decoded in audio card instead of the PCIEX16 slot is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && PCIEX16 Bifurcation Allows you to determine how the bandwidth of using the onboard LAN, set the display resolution. Before installing APP Center, make sure the system is subject to the hardware specification...
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... or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of times to abort the PXE boot. This item appears only when a USB storage device is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode...
... or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of times to abort the PXE boot. This item appears only when a USB storage device is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode...
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... install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots and M.2 connectors to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) On Enables the selected lighting mode...
... install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots and M.2 connectors to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) On Enables the selected lighting mode...
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... 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 item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. This item is configurable 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. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM...
... 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 item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. This item is configurable 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. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM...
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... hard drives. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard. Steps: Turn on your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. (Note 1) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• An Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. B. Under Settings\IO Ports, set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to RAID. Configuring SATA controller mode...
... hard drives. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard. Steps: Turn on your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. (Note 1) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• An Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. B. Under Settings\IO Ports, set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to RAID. Configuring SATA controller mode...
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... motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on Select Physical Disks to install the operating system. Boot from the GIGABYTE APP Center to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Finally, continue the OS installation. Then enter the Settings\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Under Manage Array Properties you 'll be installed requires that you are ready to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. 4. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set the Array Size...
... motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on Select Physical Disks to install the operating system. Boot from the GIGABYTE APP Center to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Finally, continue the OS installation. Then enter the Settings\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Under Manage Array Properties you 'll be installed requires that you are ready to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. 4. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set the Array Size...