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To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z37AG7O-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z37AG7O-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
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... "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of... Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." ...
... "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of... Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." ...
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Box Contents 55 Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One GC-SLI2PL SLI bridge connector 55 One G Connector 55 One digital LED strip ...
Box Contents 55 Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One GC-SLI2PL SLI bridge connector 55 One G Connector 55 One digital LED strip ...
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... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
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... CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the surface...
... CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the surface...
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...;• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an...
...;• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an...
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...using dual core graphics cards, only 2-way is recommended (Refer to On. Browse to the manual that support the 3-way CrossFire technology, please refer to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Refer to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is set up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™... Insert the CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set to the manual of the cards. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD website.) (Note 1) --...
...using dual core graphics cards, only 2-way is recommended (Refer to On. Browse to the manual that support the 3-way CrossFire technology, please refer to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Refer to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is set up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™... Insert the CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set to the manual of the cards. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD website.) (Note 1) --...
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... and data 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 - The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off...
... and data 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 - The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off...
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... Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports SHBig_h Definition audio (HD). nFoHrDinMfoI rdmi_sap0tiloany F about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display watisthhetosacmonenteimctea. Make sBure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug...
... Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports SHBig_h Definition audio (HD). nFoHrDinMfoI rdmi_sap0tiloany F about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display watisthhetosacmonenteimctea. Make sBure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug...
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... power outlet 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...
... power outlet 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...
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.... BIOS Setup If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with...
.... BIOS Setup If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with...
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... Chapter 1 for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. (Note) This item is present only when you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) Enabled allows Qclk to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast...
... Chapter 1 for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. (Note) This item is present only when you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) Enabled allows Qclk to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast...
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... enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker, Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. BIOS Setup - 48...XMP memory. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of memory. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, ...
... enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker, Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. BIOS Setup - 48...XMP memory. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of memory. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, ...
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... speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the temperature. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. BIOS Setup You can adjust the fan speed with System...
... speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the temperature. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. BIOS Setup You can adjust the fan speed with System...
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... all BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to all . && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. - 55 - 2-4 System This section provides information on the type of password protection used. (If no password is hour, minute, and second...
... all BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to all . && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. - 55 - 2-4 System This section provides information on the type of password protection used. (If no password is hour, minute, and second...
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... should be used in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of times to Automatic or Manual. && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Ipv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables...
... should be used in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of times to Automatic or Manual. && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Ipv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables...
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... the data on the Create Volume item to begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Option ROM - 15.8.0.3010 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Recovery... Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 22 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will...
... the data on the Create Volume item to begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Option ROM - 15.8.0.3010 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Recovery... Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 22 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will...
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... IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you will reset the disks to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. In case you are unable to run the Intel® IRST utility due to...
... IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you will reset the disks to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. In case you are unable to run the Intel® IRST utility due to...
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...motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. During the POST, press the key to your computer. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS... Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard ...
...motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. During the POST, press the key to your computer. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS... Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard ...
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...Change the Boot-up screen. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click... Update from File, then select the location where you will be flashed matches your motherboard model. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download...
...Change the Boot-up screen. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click... Update from File, then select the location where you will be flashed matches your motherboard model. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download...