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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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...in system malfunction. - 2 - Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. What is Q-Flash Plus? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. With Q-Flash ...you to update the BIOS without having to enter MS-DOS mode. 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. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...
...in system malfunction. - 2 - Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. What is Q-Flash Plus? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. With Q-Flash ...you to update the BIOS without having to enter MS-DOS mode. 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. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...
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... matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the... key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Select Q-Flash to execute. 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. •• If the...
... matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the... key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Select Q-Flash to execute. 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. •• If the...
Unique Features Introduction
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...3: The system 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 complete. Step 4: During the POST, press to begin... the BIOS update. Step 2: The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. And then select Yes to save settings to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Select Load ...
...3: The system 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 complete. Step 4: During the POST, press to begin... the BIOS update. Step 2: The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. And then select Yes to save settings to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Select Load ...
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.... •• Do not turn off the Internet). Before You Begin 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. B. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the...
.... •• Do not turn off the Internet). Before You Begin 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. B. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the...
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...boot, wait for 15-20 seconds, the system will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. B. The FBIOS_LED will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS for 2-3 minutes and the FBIOS_LED will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is flashed, the system will reboot automatically and then DualBIOS™...Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32/16 file system and it to update the backup BIOS. Wait for normal operation. - 6 - Before You Begin 1. 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...
...boot, wait for 15-20 seconds, the system will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. B. The FBIOS_LED will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS for 2-3 minutes and the FBIOS_LED will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is flashed, the system will reboot automatically and then DualBIOS™...Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32/16 file system and it to update the backup BIOS. Wait for normal operation. - 6 - Before You Begin 1. 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...
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...select an app to run or click LiveUpdate to update an app online. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in... is closed, you can restart it by motherboard model. Restart your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. 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 2)....
...select an app to run or click LiveUpdate to update an app online. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in... is closed, you can restart it by motherboard model. Restart your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. 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 2)....
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... Interface Using BIOS Setup: •• System Language: Allows you to select the default language used by PWR-BTTN: Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. •• AC BACK: Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the ...available devices. •• Bootup NumLock State: Allows you to enable or disable Numlock feature on your motherboard model and BIOS version. If you...
... Interface Using BIOS Setup: •• System Language: Allows you to select the default language used by PWR-BTTN: Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. •• AC BACK: Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the ...available devices. •• Bootup NumLock State: Allows you to enable or disable Numlock feature on your motherboard model and BIOS version. If you...
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... Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you configure the settings, click Save to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 20 - If you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details about this function, refer to save and... Loss: This option 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 can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in...
... Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you configure the settings, click Save to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 20 - If you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot. The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details about this function, refer to save and... Loss: This option 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 can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in...
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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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... the system time being changed by other users. - 25 - An alert will shutdown right away. (Note) You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to close the Internet connection during the specified time period. 2-12 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to exit.
... the system time being changed by other users. - 25 - An alert will shutdown right away. (Note) You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to close the Internet connection during the specified time period. 2-12 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to exit.
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...you to adjust the smart fan speed. Please note, the recording will be shown in the operating system. 2-16 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. You can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, ...motherboard, and the BIOS version. The System Information Viewer Interface Tabs Information Tab Description The System Information tab provides information on the desktop to view the ...
...you to adjust the smart fan speed. Please note, the recording will be shown in the operating system. 2-16 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. You can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, ...motherboard, and the BIOS version. The System Information Viewer Interface Tabs Information Tab Description The System Information tab provides information on the desktop to view the ...
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... • Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of your USB device(s). 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... to adjust the voltage and choose an option. 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 your USB device(s). 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... to adjust the voltage and choose an option. 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...
RAID Setup Guide
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... 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to Chapter 1, "Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 2 - Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Configuring SATA Controllers A. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Installing hard drives Install the... with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup.
... 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to Chapter 1, "Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 2 - Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Configuring SATA Controllers A. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Installing hard drives Install the... with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup.
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... System Acceleration (Figure 1). Figure 1 Step 2: To use the EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in "C-1." Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure 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-2." The... BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this section may differ from the exact ...
... System Acceleration (Figure 1). Figure 1 Step 2: To use the EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in "C-1." Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure 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-2." The... BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this section may differ from the exact ...
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Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Click Proceed to Peripherals. Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to begin (Figure 3). Press on the number of hard drives you to quickly configure a RAID array with the EZ RAID feature, allowing ... select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the EZ RAID item. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with simplified steps.
Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Click Proceed to Peripherals. Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to begin (Figure 3). Press on the number of hard drives you to quickly configure a RAID array with the EZ RAID feature, allowing ... select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the EZ RAID item. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with simplified steps.
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Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 7 - 6 - Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6). Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. C-2.
Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 7 - 6 - Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6). Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. C-2.
RAID Setup Guide
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...Intel Corporation. Option ROM - 15.8.0.3010 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Recovery Volume Options 5. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for ... will appear (Figure 14). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Acceleration Options 6. All Rights Reserved. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Next, go to BIOS and set to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). C-3. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology -
...Intel Corporation. Option ROM - 15.8.0.3010 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Recovery Volume Options 5. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for ... will appear (Figure 14). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Acceleration Options 6. All Rights Reserved. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Next, go to BIOS and set to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). C-3. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology -
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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.
... 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.
RAID Setup Guide
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... recommend that you are ready to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is as follows: \IRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When...
... recommend that you are ready to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is as follows: \IRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When...