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... Installing the Memory 17 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up an AMD CrossFire™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 Smart Fan 6 41 2-4 Favorites (F11 43 2-5 Tweaker...44 2-6 Settings...51 2-7 System Info...58 2-8 Boot...59 2-9 Save & Exit...62 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 63 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 63 3-2 Installing the RAID Driver...
... Installing the Memory 17 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up an AMD CrossFire™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 Smart Fan 6 41 2-4 Favorites (F11 43 2-5 Tweaker...44 2-6 Settings...51 2-7 System Info...58 2-8 Boot...59 2-9 Save & Exit...62 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 63 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 63 3-2 Installing the RAID Driver...
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... the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache, Intel® Celeron® G5xx5 family. (Go to Chapter 1-7, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.) * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3 Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. (Graphics specifications may...
... the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache, Intel® Celeron® G5xx5 family. (Go to Chapter 1-7, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.) * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3 Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. (Graphics specifications may...
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 6 x system fan headers 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 1 x noise detection header 2 x integrated extension cable headers for addressable and RGB LED strips 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® header, with ...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 6 x system fan headers 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 1 x noise detection header 2 x integrated extension cable headers for addressable and RGB LED strips 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® header, with ...
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... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . - 17 - It is installed. 2. DS/SS - - 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DS/SS DS/SS DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 Due to CPU limitations...
... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . - 17 - It is installed. 2. DS/SS - - 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DS/SS DS/SS DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 Due to CPU limitations...
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... power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Hardware Installation Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual...
... power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Hardware Installation Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual...
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... 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 better signal reception. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this connector to 2.5 Gbps data rate. Hardware Installation 1-7 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being installed. BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory...
... 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 better signal reception. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this connector to 2.5 Gbps data rate. Hardware Installation 1-7 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being installed. BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory...
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... _ B F_USB3 F _ B B S_ B S_ B The reset button provides you with several functions to turn off your computer and power supply. 1 23 U __ 3 _ S_ _ _B Quick Buttons This motherboard has 2 quick buttons: power button and reset button. Hardware Installation B S_ B F _0 _F _0 F The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. 1 23 1 BIOS_SW 2 1 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 2 1 2: Backup BIOS (Boot from the backup BIOS) SB 2 1 1: Dual BIOS 2 1 2: Single BIOS B_ S S S B__S B SS S SF SF...
... _ B F_USB3 F _ B B S_ B S_ B The reset button provides you with several functions to turn off your computer and power supply. 1 23 U __ 3 _ S_ _ _B Quick Buttons This motherboard has 2 quick buttons: power button and reset button. Hardware Installation B S_ B F _0 _F _0 F The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. 1 23 1 BIOS_SW 2 1 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 2 1 2: Backup BIOS (Boot from the backup BIOS) SB 2 1 1: Dual BIOS 2 1 2: Single BIOS B_ S S S B__S B SS S SF SF...
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... use of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers) Connect the thermistor cables to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is the ground wire). Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Most fan headers...
... use of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers) Connect the thermistor cables to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is the ground wire). Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Most fan headers...
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... instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you need to) to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS...
... instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you need to) to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS...
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... Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 allows the system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you to determine whether to decrease average power consumption and heat production. You can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage...
... Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 allows the system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you to determine whether to decrease average power consumption and heat production. You can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage...
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... the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. BIOS Setup The C6/C7 state is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support Allows you to determine whether to disable the HT feature for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it...
... the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. BIOS Setup The C6/C7 state is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support Allows you to determine whether to disable the HT feature for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it...
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... core frequency in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Gear Mode (Note 2) Allows you install a CPU that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to increase memory performance and stability. Auto sets the power limit according to reduce the current. This item is configurable...
... core frequency in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Gear Mode (Note 2) Allows you install a CPU that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to increase memory performance and stability. Auto sets the power limit according to reduce the current. This item is configurable...
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... the graphics card. BIOS Setup Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && OnBoard LAN Controller (Aquantia 10GbE LAN Chip, LAN1) Enables or disables the Aquantia 10GbE 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 to Disabled. && OnBoard LAN Controller#2 (Intel® 2.5GbE LAN Chip, LAN2) Enables or disables the Intel® 2.5GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this...
... the graphics card. BIOS Setup Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && OnBoard LAN Controller (Aquantia 10GbE LAN Chip, LAN1) Enables or disables the Aquantia 10GbE 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 to Disabled. && OnBoard LAN Controller#2 (Intel® 2.5GbE LAN Chip, LAN2) Enables or disables the Intel® 2.5GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this...
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...131; USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be decoded in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party...
...131; USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be decoded in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party...
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...button to reset your system. (Default) Set this button to Switch LED On/Off Use the button to turn on/off the motherboard LEDs. Set this button to Enter BIOS Setup Use the button to enter the BIOS Setup. Set this button to Boot on . (Default: On) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) && CPU PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots...
...button to reset your system. (Default) Set this button to Switch LED On/Off Use the button to turn on/off the motherboard LEDs. Set this button to Enter BIOS Setup Use the button to enter the BIOS Setup. Set this button to Boot on . (Default: On) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) && CPU PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots...
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... configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) All SATA Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. To boot from the available devices. BIOS Setup 2-8 Boot && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option...
... configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) All SATA Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. To boot from the available devices. BIOS Setup 2-8 Boot && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option...
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... to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only...
... to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only...
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... of hard Array Capacity drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No RAID 1 RAID 5 2 ≥3 Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes RAID 10 4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Install the RAID driver and operating system. Then connect the power connectors...
... of hard Array Capacity drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No RAID 1 RAID 5 2 ≥3 Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive Yes RAID 10 4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Install the RAID driver and operating system. Then connect the power connectors...
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... your USB thumb drive. The location of the driver. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. When the screen requesting you are ready to install the operating system. Figure 1 Configuring a RAID Set - 68 - 3-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver and...
... your USB thumb drive. The location of the driver. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. When the screen requesting you are ready to install the operating system. Figure 1 Configuring a RAID Set - 68 - 3-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver and...
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... solved. Appendix No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). The problem is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to solve your question. Turn off the computer. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Yes Reinstall...
... solved. Appendix No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). The problem is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to solve your question. Turn off the computer. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Yes Reinstall...