Unique Features Introduction
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Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to a specific USB port. What is a new solution derived from the USB flash drive connected to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use and allow you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will take over on the main BIOS. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. What is Q-Flash™? Normally, the...
Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to a specific USB port. What is a new solution derived from the USB flash drive connected to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use and allow you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will take over on the main BIOS. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. What is Q-Flash™? Normally, the...
RAID Setup Guide
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.... Recovery Volume Options 5. Create RAID Volume 2. Option ROM - 16.5.0.348 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Reset Disks to enter the RAID 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 enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will...
.... Recovery Volume Options 5. Create RAID Volume 2. Option ROM - 16.5.0.348 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Reset Disks to enter the RAID 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 enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will...
RAID Setup Guide
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... Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is changed to proceed. the accelerated hard drive/SSD cannot be included in AHCI mode, please follow the on-screen instructions to AHCI. The motherboard driver disk. Step 2: After re-entering the operating system, follow the steps below: Step 1: After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to complete the settings...
... Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is changed to proceed. the accelerated hard drive/SSD cannot be included in AHCI mode, please follow the on-screen instructions to AHCI. The motherboard driver disk. Step 2: After re-entering the operating system, follow the steps below: Step 1: After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to complete the settings...
RAID Setup Guide
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... restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled. B-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in , set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. Then select which one Optane™ memory is installed, you must have...
... restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled. B-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in , set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. Then select which one Optane™ memory is installed, you must have...
User Manual
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... Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 23 1-9 Installing the GC-OC Touch 25 1-10 Internal Connectors 26 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 41 2-1 Startup Screen 42 2-2 The Main Menu 43 2-3 M.I.T...45 2-4 System...56 2-5 BIOS...57 2-6 Peripherals...60 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...
... Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 23 1-9 Installing the GC-OC Touch 25 1-10 Internal Connectors 26 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 41 2-1 Startup Screen 42 2-2 The Main Menu 43 2-3 M.I.T...45 2-4 System...56 2-5 BIOS...57 2-6 Peripherals...60 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...
User Manual
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... USB header) Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x OC PEG power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x addressable LED strip power select jumpers 2 x RGB LED strip headers - 11 - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to install it in the M2P connector. (All of the PCI Express x16 slots...
... USB header) Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x OC PEG power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x addressable LED strip power select jumpers 2 x RGB LED strip headers - 11 - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to install it in the M2P connector. (All of the PCI Express x16 slots...
User Manual
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...Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x GC-OC Touch add-in card connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x power...
...Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x GC-OC Touch add-in card connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x power...
User Manual
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... is supported. (Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Browse to ensure system stability. Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- C. A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Note 3) (Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver (For the latest GPUs that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. Hardware Installation - 20 - Connecting the Graphics Cards...
... is supported. (Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Browse to ensure system stability. Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- C. A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Note 3) (Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver (For the latest GPUs that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. Hardware Installation - 20 - Connecting the Graphics Cards...
User Manual
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... Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is not working properly after system power-on , that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. Hardware Installation B S_ B F _0 _F _0 F The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active) 1 23 _ _ 1 23 Before setting the SB switch, be sure to _ S reduce BIOS failure during overclocking...
... Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is not working properly after system power-on , that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. Hardware Installation B S_ B F _0 _F _0 F The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active) 1 23 _ _ 1 23 Before setting the SB switch, be sure to _ S reduce BIOS failure during overclocking...
User Manual
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Use this button to quickly turn off your hardware. The power button and reset button allow users to load the most enjoyable OC experience. PW_SW CMOS_SW RST_SW PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button •• Always turn on , or the system may shutdown 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...
Use this button to quickly turn off your hardware. The power button and reset button allow users to load the most enjoyable OC experience. PW_SW CMOS_SW RST_SW PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button •• Always turn on , or the system may shutdown 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...
User Manual
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... this connector to provide stable power to the OCT_CON header on motherboard, then connect the other overclocking application. 1 23 1 2 2: Safe frequency (using the lowest CPU ratio, which may vary by CPU) B_ 1 23 BCLK-: 1 23 U Lowers the CPU base clock. CLEAR_CMOS: Clears BIOS settings and resets the CMOS values to 0.1 MHz or 1 MHz. POWER: The power button. _ _B _ _ _ SF S3 S3 S 1 23 SF TGR Switch: 1 2 1: Target frequency set in BIOS Setup or other end to the fans connected...
... this connector to provide stable power to the OCT_CON header on motherboard, then connect the other overclocking application. 1 23 1 2 2: Safe frequency (using the lowest CPU ratio, which may vary by CPU) B_ 1 23 BCLK-: 1 23 U Lowers the CPU base clock. CLEAR_CMOS: Clears BIOS settings and resets the CMOS values to 0.1 MHz or 1 MHz. POWER: The power button. _ _B _ _ _ SF S3 S3 S 1 23 SF TGR Switch: 1 2 1: Target frequency set in BIOS Setup or other end to the fans connected...
User Manual
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... upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. BIOS Setup To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button...
... upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. BIOS Setup To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button...
User Manual
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... for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to set a current limit for operating systems that supports this function. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core...
... for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to set a current limit for operating systems that supports this function. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core...
User Manual
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... memory. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. (Note) This item is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using...
... memory. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. (Note) This item is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using...
User Manual
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... type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS...
... type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS...
User Manual
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... the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller (Aquantia GbE LAN Chip, LAN1) Enables or disables the Aquantia GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the...
... the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller (Aquantia GbE LAN Chip, LAN1) Enables or disables the Aquantia GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the...
User Manual
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BIOS Setup Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to set this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && PCH LAN Controller (LAN2) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item...
BIOS Setup Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to set this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && PCH LAN Controller (LAN2) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item...
User Manual
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... Reserved. Reset Disks to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility... Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 14). Acceleration Options 6. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - 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. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the...
... Reserved. Reset Disks to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility... Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 14). Acceleration Options 6. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - 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. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the...
User Manual
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... the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to continue. Step 3: Launch the Intel® Optane™ Memory application from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is changed to install. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used...
... the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to continue. Step 3: Launch the Intel® Optane™ Memory application from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is changed to install. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used...
AORUS RGB FAN COMMANDER
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...;SATA SATA Powerౢࢭd f 6 AORUS RGB Fan Commander d f 7 Smart FanձRGB FusionʈՈόd RGBዱΈༀໄf Connect USB extention cable to USB OUT port, the other end of chassis can support PWM/DC fan, 4-pin RGB LED and 3-pin Addressable LED. (Note 2) 3. Connect SATA power cable to SATA Power port, the other end connect to power supply. 6. Final step install AORUS RGB FAN COMMANDER anywhere in any place of corresponding header on magnetic surfaces. 7. Connect Temp sensor cable...
...;SATA SATA Powerౢࢭd f 6 AORUS RGB Fan Commander d f 7 Smart FanձRGB FusionʈՈόd RGBዱΈༀໄf Connect USB extention cable to USB OUT port, the other end of chassis can support PWM/DC fan, 4-pin RGB LED and 3-pin Addressable LED. (Note 2) 3. Connect SATA power cable to SATA Power port, the other end connect to power supply. 6. Final step install AORUS RGB FAN COMMANDER anywhere in any place of corresponding header on magnetic surfaces. 7. Connect Temp sensor cable...