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... up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 M.I.T...43 2-4 System...55 2-5 BIOS...56 2-6 Peripherals...59 2-7 Chipset...63 2-8 Power...64 2-9 Save & Exit...66 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 67 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 67 3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 3-3 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 84 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 87 4-1 Drivers & Software 87...
... up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 M.I.T...43 2-4 System...55 2-5 BIOS...56 2-6 Peripherals...59 2-7 Chipset...63 2-8 Power...64 2-9 Save & Exit...66 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 67 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 67 3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 3-3 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 84 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 87 4-1 Drivers & Software 87...
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... (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z370 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR4...
... (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z370 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR4...
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... SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. AutoGreen - BIOS Setup - EasyTune - Fast Boot - Platform Power Management - Smart TimeLock - Cloud Station - RGB Fusion - Smart HUD - Game Boost - Smart Backup - ON/OFF Charge - System Information Viewer - Easy RAID - Color Temperature - USB Blocker Hardware Installation - 12 - Smart Keyboard - Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor ...
... SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. AutoGreen - BIOS Setup - EasyTune - Fast Boot - Platform Power Management - Smart TimeLock - Cloud Station - RGB Fusion - Smart HUD - Game Boost - Smart Backup - ON/OFF Charge - System Information Viewer - Easy RAID - Color Temperature - USB Blocker Hardware Installation - 12 - Smart Keyboard - Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor ...
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... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 2 Modules - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website...
... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 2 Modules - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website...
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... installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Install the driver...
... installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Install the driver...
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... Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set to On. 1-6 Setting up a 2-Way configuration, we recommend installing the graphics cards on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots.) Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to the AMD website.) (Note 1) -- Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. Refer to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Browse to the manual of the cards. A power supply...
... Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set to On. 1-6 Setting up a 2-Way configuration, we recommend installing the graphics cards on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots.) Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to the AMD website.) (Note 1) -- Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. Refer to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Browse to the manual of the cards. A power supply...
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... Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. PW_SW RST_SW CMOS_SW PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button •• Always turn on . The power button and reset button allow users to factory defaults when needed. Hardware Installation CPU: CPU status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED DRAM: Memory status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power...
... Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. PW_SW RST_SW CMOS_SW PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button •• Always turn on . The power button and reset button allow users to factory defaults when needed. Hardware Installation CPU: CPU status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED DRAM: Memory status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power...
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... 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for more information. - 31 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Damage to your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 531 SATA3 4 2 0 7 7 Pin No. Turn off your devices may clear the CMOS values...
... 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for more information. - 31 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Damage to your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 531 SATA3 4 2 0 7 7 Pin No. Turn off your devices may clear the CMOS values...
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... 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 turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot...
... 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 turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot...
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... works for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to reduce the current. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. BIOS Setup of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to control each CPU core...
... works for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to reduce the current. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. BIOS Setup of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to control each CPU core...
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... install a CPU and a memory module that lets the processor retrieve the requested cache line as well as the subsequent cache line. (Default: Enabled) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. BIOS Setup - 46 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
... install a CPU and a memory module that lets the processor retrieve the requested cache line as well as the subsequent cache line. (Default: Enabled) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. BIOS Setup - 46 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... "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. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that support Boot from LAN...
... "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. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that support Boot from LAN...
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... power. BIOS Setup && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support...
... power. BIOS Setup && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support...
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...the LED lighting mode for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to set up a RAID array. 2-6 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller (Rivet Networks...
...the LED lighting mode for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to set up a RAID array. 2-6 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller (Rivet Networks...
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... output voltage. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (LAN1) This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the back panel (the ones below the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port) to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default) Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the motherboard LEDs in a safe environment and protects the software against attacks from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup...
... output voltage. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (LAN1) This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the back panel (the ones below the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port) to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default) Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the motherboard LEDs in a safe environment and protects the software against attacks from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup...
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...Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Next, go to BIOS and set to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Option ROM - 15.8.0.3010 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Reset Disks to configure a RAID array. Press + to enter Configuration Utility... Physical Devices : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size...
...Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Next, go to BIOS and set to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Option ROM - 15.8.0.3010 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Reset Disks to configure a RAID array. Press + to enter Configuration Utility... Physical Devices : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size...
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Configuring Speakers Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. all at the same time. Step 2: Connect an audio device to be Side...
Configuring Speakers Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. all at the same time. Step 2: Connect an audio device to be Side...
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... not mute the playback volume. Click OK to complete. 6-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to record the sound. It is recommended that you 'll not be used at a middle level. - 125 - Note: The microphone functions on...
... not mute the playback volume. Click OK to complete. 6-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to record the sound. It is recommended that you 'll not be used at a middle level. - 125 - Note: The microphone functions on...
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... and solved. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." The problem is verified and solved. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Turn off the computer. The problem is unable to...
... and solved. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." The problem is verified and solved. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Turn off the computer. The problem is unable to...
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... the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Delete RAID Volume 3. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility... Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Enabled. Next...
... the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Delete RAID Volume 3. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility... Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Enabled. Next...