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... notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in the ...use of this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...
... notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in the ...use of this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 Motherboard Layout 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 14 1-3-1 Installing ...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...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 Motherboard Layout 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 14 1-3-1 Installing ...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...
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Chapter 5 Unique Features 89 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 89 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 89 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 92 5-2 APP Center...93 5-2-1 3D OSD...94 5-2-2 AutoGreen...95 5-2-3 BIOS Setup...96 5-2-4 Color Temperature 97 5-2-5 Cloud Station...98 5-2-6 EasyTune...103 5-2-7 Easy RAID...104 5-2-8 Fast Boot...106 5-2-9 Game Boost...107 5-2-10 Platform Power Management 108...
Chapter 5 Unique Features 89 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 89 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 89 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 92 5-2 APP Center...93 5-2-1 3D OSD...94 5-2-2 AutoGreen...95 5-2-3 BIOS Setup...96 5-2-4 Color Temperature 97 5-2-5 Cloud Station...98 5-2-6 EasyTune...103 5-2-7 Easy RAID...104 5-2-8 Fast Boot...106 5-2-9 Game Boost...107 5-2-10 Platform Power Management 108...
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... - Fast Boot - RGB Fusion - Game Boost - System Information Viewer - Cloud Station - USB Blocker Hardware Installation - 12 - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center...; I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB...
... - Fast Boot - RGB Fusion - Game Boost - System Information Viewer - Cloud Station - USB Blocker Hardware Installation - 12 - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center...; I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB...
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...with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Hardware Installation After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3...Memory Configurations Table DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 2 Modules - - DS/SS DS/SS - - A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
...with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Hardware Installation After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3...Memory Configurations Table DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 2 Modules - - DS/SS DS/SS - - A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
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... the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 19 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing... push back on the lever on your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7.
... the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 19 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing... push back on the lever on your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7.
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...status LEDs show whether the CPU, graphics card, memory, and operating system are working normally; Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Hardware Installation If the CPU/VGA/DRAM LED ... loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 23 - PW_SW RST_SW CMOS_SW PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button...
...status LEDs show whether the CPU, graphics card, memory, and operating system are working normally; Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Hardware Installation If the CPU/VGA/DRAM LED ... loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 23 - PW_SW RST_SW CMOS_SW PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button...
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... control design. 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for a water cooling pump, refer to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The header also provides...
... control design. 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for a water cooling pump, refer to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The header also provides...
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... 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 1 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control Because a 3 Amp fan can run very fast, DO NOT touch it when it is operating to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for a water cooling pump, refer to avoid injury. 7) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is the ground wire). When connecting a fan...
... 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 1 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control Because a 3 Amp fan can run very fast, DO NOT touch it when it is operating to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for a water cooling pump, refer to avoid injury. 7) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is the ground wire). When connecting a fan...
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... this header. If you are connecting a RGB LED strip (4-pin), use oF_nUlySBth3e 4-pin plugFo_Uf SthBe30e3xtension cable. The black wire (marked with a triangle on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals," or Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\RGB Fusion." incorrect connFe_cUtiSoBn3may lead toFt_hUeSdBa30m3age of the extension cable must be used to turn off the...
... this header. If you are connecting a RGB LED strip (4-pin), use oF_nUlySBth3e 4-pin plugFo_Uf SthBe30e3xtension cable. The black wire (marked with a triangle on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals," or Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\RGB Fusion." incorrect connFe_cUtiSoBn3may lead toFt_hUeSdBa30m3age of the extension cable must be used to turn off the...
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The triangle DmVarking on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals," or Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\RGB Fusion." The "V" pin of the other end to your digital LED strip and set the correct ...
The triangle DmVarking on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals," or Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\RGB Fusion." The "V" pin of the other end to your digital LED strip and set the correct ...
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...configuring a RAID array. 531 SATA3 4 2 0 7 7 Pin No. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your devices may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain...of purchase or local dealer if you are compatible with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for the SATA ports, refer to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side...
...configuring a RAID array. 531 SATA3 4 2 0 7 7 Pin No. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your devices may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain...of purchase or local dealer if you are compatible with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for the SATA ports, refer to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side...
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Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for the M.2 SSD to correctly install an M.2 SSD in UEFI BIOS mode. Select the proper hole for instructions o_n0confiFguring a RAID array. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be installed and then tighten the standoff first. ...
Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for the M.2 SSD to correctly install an M.2 SSD in UEFI BIOS mode. Select the proper hole for instructions o_n0confiFguring a RAID array. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be installed and then tighten the standoff first. ...
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When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Power LED Power Switch Speaker PLED+ ...
When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Power LED Power Switch Speaker PLED+ ...
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...before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or U manually configure the BIOS settings (re__feUr to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). __ 3 B F 23) TPM (Trusted Platform Module HeadeFr_)USB3... F You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. B SS 1 S 1 23 1 23 1 1 23 1 1 23 1 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) ...
...before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or U manually configure the BIOS settings (re__feUr to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). __ 3 B F 23) TPM (Trusted Platform Module HeadeFr_)USB3... F You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. B SS 1 S 1 23 1 23 1 1 23 1 1 23 1 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) ...
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...CMOS jumper/button in Chapter 1 for how to boot. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is 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 turned off, the battery on using the Q-...
...CMOS jumper/button in Chapter 1 for how to boot. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is 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 turned off, the battery on using the Q-...
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... the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device ...without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order will boot from the device immediately. ...
... the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device ...without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order will boot from the device immediately. ...
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... Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on your keyboard to move among the items and press to enter Easy Mode, select BIOS default language, configure fan settings, or enter Q-Flash. Or you can press the arrow keys on a menu Execute command or enter a...the numeric 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 ...
... Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on your keyboard to move among the items and press to enter Easy Mode, select BIOS default language, configure fan settings, or enter Q-Flash. Or you can press the arrow keys on a menu Execute command or enter a...the numeric 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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Easy Mode Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to the Classic Setup screen. In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through configuration items or press to switch to make adjustments for optimum performance. B. BIOS Setup - 42 -
Easy Mode Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to the Classic Setup screen. In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through configuration items or press to switch to make adjustments for optimum performance. B. BIOS Setup - 42 -
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... CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in system's failure to boot. BIOS Setup 2-3 M.I.T.
... CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in system's failure to boot. BIOS Setup 2-3 M.I.T.