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... 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 Cloud Station...10 2-4 EasyTune...15 2-5 Fast Boot...16 2-6 Game Boost...17 2-7 Platform Power Management 18 2-8 RGB Fusion...19 2-9 Smart TimeLock...21 2-10 Smart Keyboard...22 2-11 Smart Backup...23 2-12 Smart HUD...25 2-13... System Information Viewer 26 2-14 USB Blocker...27 2-15 USB DAC-UP 2...28 2-16 V-Tuner...29 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison.
... 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 Cloud Station...10 2-4 EasyTune...15 2-5 Fast Boot...16 2-6 Game Boost...17 2-7 Platform Power Management 18 2-8 RGB Fusion...19 2-9 Smart TimeLock...21 2-10 Smart Keyboard...22 2-11 Smart Backup...23 2-12 Smart HUD...25 2-13... System Information Viewer 26 2-14 USB Blocker...27 2-15 USB DAC-UP 2...28 2-16 V-Tuner...29 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison.
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... BIOS without the need to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. Restart the system. For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Additionally,...Q-Flash by either pressing the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will download the latest BIOS file from DualBIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™.
... BIOS without the need to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. Restart the system. For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Additionally,...Q-Flash by either pressing the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will download the latest BIOS file from DualBIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™.
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Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. The following procedure assumes that you to save the current BIOS file. &#...
Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. The following procedure assumes that you to save the current BIOS file. &#...
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...location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file 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.... Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is unable to save the current boot-up screen. B. Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. 3. After Updating the BIOS Restart ...
...location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file 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.... Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is unable to save the current boot-up screen. B. Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. 3. After Updating the BIOS Restart ...
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Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. Using Q-Flash Plus If both the main and backup BIOS fail during system boot...matching and flashing activities start. Wait for 2-3 minutes and the FBIOS_LED will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. The FBIOS_LED will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the ...back panel. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must...
Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. Using Q-Flash Plus If both the main and backup BIOS fail during system boot...matching and flashing activities start. Wait for 2-3 minutes and the FBIOS_LED will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. The FBIOS_LED will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the ...back panel. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must...
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... gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking Launch App Center on motherboard specifications. - 7 - On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). Restart your computer after the installation is closed, ... an app to run or click LiveUpdate to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in...
... gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking Launch App Center on motherboard specifications. - 7 - On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). Restart your computer after the installation is closed, ... an app to run or click LiveUpdate to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in...
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... down your computer. - 13 - Remote OC Remote OC provides you use for HomeCloud on your computer. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on next reboot. INFO Displays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and memory. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run on your smart phone/tablet device...
... down your computer. - 13 - Remote OC Remote OC provides you use for HomeCloud on your computer. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on next reboot. INFO Displays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and memory. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run on your smart phone/tablet device...
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...do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you with different levels of EasyTune, or system instability or other unexpected results may vary by motherboard model and CPU. You can create up to adjust voltages. The Advanced DDR OC tab allows you to a profile. Incorrectly doing ... the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to take effect. 2-4 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is not supported. After making changes, be sure to restart your profiles. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. You ...
...do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you with different levels of EasyTune, or system instability or other unexpected results may vary by motherboard model and CPU. You can create up to adjust voltages. The Advanced DDR OC tab allows you to a profile. Incorrectly doing ... the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to take effect. 2-4 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is not supported. After making changes, be sure to restart your profiles. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. You ...
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...the lighting mode of all LEDs/armor LEDs. The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on motherboards with your handheld devices. (Note 2) •• Basic (Note 3): Allows to you to configure the lighting behaviour of ... has audio LEDs. (Note 2) Please download the RGB Fusion app from App Store or Google Play. (Note 3) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 19 - Random ─ Single LED regions flash randomly. Pulse ─ All LEDs simultaneously fade in an interlaced pattern. Wave ─ A full...
...the lighting mode of all LEDs/armor LEDs. The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on motherboards with your handheld devices. (Note 2) •• Basic (Note 3): Allows to you to configure the lighting behaviour of ... has audio LEDs. (Note 2) Please download the RGB Fusion app from App Store or Google Play. (Note 3) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 19 - Random ─ Single LED regions flash randomly. Pulse ─ All LEDs simultaneously fade in an interlaced pattern. Wave ─ A full...
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... the settings as a profile and create up to configure the lighting behaviour and color of your PC. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 20 - Calibration ─ Calibrate LED colors. •• Intelligent: LEDs emit various colors based on and off. Off ─ Disable the selected region LEDs. •...
... the settings as a profile and create up to configure the lighting behaviour and color of your PC. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 20 - Calibration ─ Calibrate LED colors. •• Intelligent: LEDs emit various colors based on and off. Off ─ Disable the selected region LEDs. •...
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... you to record changes in the operating system. Using the Smart Fan option you 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. - 26 - The Record tab allows you can.... The Smart Fan 5 Auto tab allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds. 2-13 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode.
... you to record changes in the operating system. Using the Smart Fan option you 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. - 26 - The Record tab allows you can.... The Smart Fan 5 Auto tab allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds. 2-13 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode.
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... the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of the USB connectors. High-end audio players may vary by motherboard. - 28 - 2-15 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...
... the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of the USB connectors. High-end audio players may vary by motherboard. - 28 - 2-15 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...
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Motherboard B360M GAMING HD Motherboard B360M GAMING HD Feb. 23, 2018 Feb. 23, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, ... owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. „„ In order to assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of...
Motherboard B360M GAMING HD Motherboard B360M GAMING HD Feb. 23, 2018 Feb. 23, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, ... owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. „„ In order to assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of...
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Table of Contents B360M GAMING HD Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors ...
Table of Contents B360M GAMING HD Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors ...
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... PCIEX16 Realtek® GbE LAN iTE® Super I/O CODEC PCIEX1 F_AUDIO COM TPM BAT BIOS F_USB2 Intel® B360 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B360M GAMING HD Motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents...
... PCIEX16 Realtek® GbE LAN iTE® Super I/O CODEC PCIEX1 F_AUDIO COM TPM BAT BIOS F_USB2 Intel® B360 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B360M GAMING HD Motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents...
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... surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of...the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power...
... surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of...the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power...
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Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector Š&#... Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) ŠŠ...
Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector Š&#... Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) ŠŠ...
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...automatically during the process of the memory. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Installing the CPU... Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. - 9 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer...
...automatically during the process of the memory. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Installing the CPU... Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. - 9 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer...
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... It also supports up to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Carefully read the following : Channel A: DDR4_1 Channel B: DDR4_2 Due to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on... your HDMI-supported monitor. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The maximum supported resolution is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. ••...
... It also supports up to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Carefully read the following : Channel A: DDR4_1 Channel B: DDR4_2 Due to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on... your HDMI-supported monitor. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The maximum supported resolution is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. ••...
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...(Pink) The Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. Connection/Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green ...is occurring No data transmission or receiving is recommended that you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio ... a 8-channel a a a a To configure 7.1-channel audio, you connect your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Do not rock it...
...(Pink) The Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for USB devices. Connection/Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green ...is occurring No data transmission or receiving is recommended that you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio ... a 8-channel a a a a To configure 7.1-channel audio, you connect your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Do not rock it...
