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The software setup menus are for reference only. Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 BIOS Setup...10 2-4 Color Temperature 11 2-5 Cloud Station...12 2-6 EasyTune...17 2-7 Easy RAID...18 2-8 Fast Boot...20 2-9 Game Boost...21 2-10...
The software setup menus are for reference only. Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 BIOS Setup...10 2-4 Color Temperature 11 2-5 Cloud Station...12 2-6 EasyTune...17 2-7 Easy RAID...18 2-8 Fast Boot...20 2-9 Game Boost...21 2-10...
Unique Features Introduction
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... Q-Flash™? What is a new solution derived from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Q-Flash Plus is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key...
... Q-Flash™? What is a new solution derived from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Q-Flash Plus is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key...
Unique Features Introduction
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Step 1: 1. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to ...select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. The following procedure assumes that you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system...
Step 1: 1. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to ...select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. The following procedure assumes that you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system...
Unique Features Introduction
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...& Exit Setup and press . System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. Step 2: The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to enter BIOS Setup. The screen will then display the update process. •• Do not... turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is being read from your USB flash drive. And...
...& Exit Setup and press . System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. Step 2: The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to enter BIOS Setup. The screen will then display the update process. •• Do not... turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is being read from your USB flash drive. And...
Unique Features Introduction
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... your motherboard is unable to change the boot-up logo with the @BIOS Utility A. Change the Boot-up screen. 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...
... your motherboard is unable to change the boot-up logo with the @BIOS Utility A. Change the Boot-up screen. 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...
Unique Features Introduction
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... search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the back panel. Before You Begin 1. Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32/16 file system and it to update the backup BIOS. The FBIOS_LED will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. From GIGABYTE's website, download the ...latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must be a USB 2.0 flash drive. 3....
... search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the back panel. Before You Begin 1. Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32/16 file system and it to update the backup BIOS. The FBIOS_LED will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. From GIGABYTE's website, download the ...latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must be a USB 2.0 flash drive. 3....
Unique Features Introduction
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...apps, drivers, and BIOS. In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 7 - Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you ...(Figure 1). Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. On the main menu, you can restart it by motherboard model. APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu (Figure ...
...apps, drivers, and BIOS. In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 7 - Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you ...(Figure 1). Figure 1 If the App Center is complete. On the main menu, you can restart it by motherboard model. APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu (Figure ...
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The BIOS Setup Interface Using BIOS Setup: •• System Language: Allows you to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. •• AC BACK: ...;• Bootup NumLock State: Allows you to determine whether to select the default language used by the BIOS and set the system time/power management settings. Button Instant-Off Delay 4 Sec. If you configure...click Save and restart the system. Description Press the power button and then the system will load the optimal BIOS default settings. - 10 - After you click the Reset button, the system will be turned off upon...
The BIOS Setup Interface Using BIOS Setup: •• System Language: Allows you to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. •• AC BACK: ...;• Bootup NumLock State: Allows you to determine whether to select the default language used by the BIOS and set the system time/power management settings. Button Instant-Off Delay 4 Sec. If you configure...click Save and restart the system. Description Press the power button and then the system will load the optimal BIOS default settings. - 10 - After you click the Reset button, the system will be turned off upon...
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... Exit. It allows you to select the system bootup mode upon the return of an AC power loss. (This mode is configurable only when BIOS Fast Boot is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in the operating system. 2-8 Fast Boot Through the simple... GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you configure the settings, click Save to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 20 - The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you can...
... Exit. It allows you to select the system bootup mode upon the return of an AC power loss. (This mode is configurable only when BIOS Fast Boot is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in the operating system. 2-8 Fast Boot Through the simple... GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you configure the settings, click Save to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 20 - The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you can...
Unique Features Introduction
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... Chipset side of the DMI link. (Note) PEG ASPM, PCH ASPM, DMI ASPM Control are configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to the BIOS. 2-10 Platform Power Management This application allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. •• DMI...
... Chipset side of the DMI link. (Note) PEG ASPM, PCH ASPM, DMI ASPM Control are configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to the BIOS. 2-10 Platform Power Management This application allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. •• DMI...
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When the alert appears, you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules and options. 2-12 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you can enter the password to extend the usage time or click Cancel to close the Internet connection during the specified time ... Lock Mode on the bottom left corner and enter the password . (Note) Set the time when a user can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to the default shutdown time. If you respond Cancel, you to choose to exit. Click Save to save the settings and click Exit...
When the alert appears, you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules and options. 2-12 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you can enter the password to extend the usage time or click Cancel to close the Internet connection during the specified time ... Lock Mode on the bottom left corner and enter the password . (Note) Set the time when a user can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to the default shutdown time. If you respond Cancel, you to choose to exit. Click Save to save the settings and click Exit...
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... you to specify a Smart Fan mode. The Reset button can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. - 30 - The System Alerts tab allows you... be shown in relation to monitor and adjust the fan speed in system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds. 2-16 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to overall fan workload after calibration. Click the Calibrate button and the fan speed will stop if you to...
... you to specify a Smart Fan mode. The Reset button can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. - 30 - The System Alerts tab allows you... be shown in relation to monitor and adjust the fan speed in system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds. 2-16 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to overall fan workload after calibration. Click the Calibrate button and the fan speed will stop if you to...
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After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. High-end audio players may connect their own external USB power source. • Voltage Compensation +0.1V: Adds 0.1V to the original output voltage. • ...; Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of the USB connectors. Then click Apply. 2-18 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 USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want...
After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. High-end audio players may connect their own external USB power source. • Voltage Compensation +0.1V: Adds 0.1V to the original output voltage. • ...; Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of the USB connectors. Then click Apply. 2-18 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 USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want...
RAID Setup Guide
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... M.2 and SATA connectors. - 2 - Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in BIOS Setup. C. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Configure SATA controller mode in your power supply to the hard drives...
... M.2 and SATA connectors. - 2 - Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in BIOS Setup. C. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Configure SATA controller mode in your power supply to the hard drives...
RAID Setup Guide
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To create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection to "C-3" for your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-2." Figure 1 Step 2: To use the EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in ... settings for more information. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (Figure 1). B. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Go to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in...
To create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection to "C-3" for your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-2." Figure 1 Step 2: To use the EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in ... settings for more information. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (Figure 1). B. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Go to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in...
RAID Setup Guide
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... configure a RAID array with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you with simplified steps. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you to the Create tab. Click Proceed to Peripherals. Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to begin (Figure 3). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID...
... configure a RAID array with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you with simplified steps. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you to the Create tab. Click Proceed to Peripherals. Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to begin (Figure 3). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID...
RAID Setup Guide
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Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6). Figure 7 - 6 - Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6). Figure 7 - 6 - Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
RAID Setup Guide
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... Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. Reset Disks to configure a RAID array. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size 931.5GB ...OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). Next, go to BIOS and set to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . All Rights Reserved. 1. Step...
... Intel Corporation. Create RAID Volume 2. Reset Disks to configure a RAID array. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size 931.5GB ...OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). Next, go to BIOS and set to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . All Rights Reserved. 1. Step...
RAID Setup Guide
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... Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 16 KB Capacity : 1863...
... Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 16 KB Capacity : 1863...
RAID Setup Guide
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... OS installation. Figure 1 - 16 - When the screen requesting you to install the operating system. Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver appears, select Browse. The location of the driver.
... OS installation. Figure 1 - 16 - When the screen requesting you to install the operating system. Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver appears, select Browse. The location of the driver.