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.... For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may ...your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of GIGABYTE. Motherboard B365 M AORUS ELITE Motherboard B365 M AORUS ELITE Jan. 28, 2019 Jan. 28, 2019 Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
.... For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may ...your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of GIGABYTE. Motherboard B365 M AORUS ELITE Motherboard B365 M AORUS ELITE Jan. 28, 2019 Jan. 28, 2019 Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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Table of Contents B365 M AORUS ELITE 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 M.I.T...23 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS...30 2-6 Peripherals...33 2-7 Chipset...36 2-8 Power...37 2-9 Save...
Table of Contents B365 M AORUS ELITE 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 M.I.T...23 2-4 System...29 2-5 BIOS...30 2-6 Peripherals...33 2-7 Chipset...36 2-8 Power...37 2-9 Save...
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... make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 8 - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Hardware Monitor ...2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information ...
... make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 8 - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Hardware Monitor ...2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information ...
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...8226; Locate the pin one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate...that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of the CPU ...
...8226; Locate the pin one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate...that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of the CPU ...
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.... M2Q 110 80 60 42 M2A 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to co_3rrectly inUstall an M.2 SSD in UEFI BIOS mode. Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA _0 F 9) M2Q/M2A (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID...
.... M2Q 110 80 60 42 M2A 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to co_3rrectly inUstall an M.2 SSD in UEFI BIOS mode. Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA _0 F 9) M2Q/M2A (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID...
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... the power switch (refer to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. PW+ PWSPEAK+ NC NC SPEAK- When connecting your motherboard to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for digital audio output from the HDMI display at system startup. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED...
... the power switch (refer to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. PW+ PWSPEAK+ NC NC SPEAK- When connecting your motherboard to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for digital audio output from the HDMI display at system startup. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED...
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...power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system 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 5 seconds.) 3. Definition Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use...F_USB3 F _ _B 17) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) _0 You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a ...
...power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system 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 5 seconds.) 3. Definition Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use...F_USB3 F _ _B 17) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) _0 You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a ...
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... the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to boot. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you not flash the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on . ...use the key to switch between the two modes. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you want. If this occurs,...
... the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to boot. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you not flash the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on . ...use the key to switch between the two modes. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you want. If this occurs,...
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... Setup Menus System Time Hardware Information Configuration Items Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 22 - Classic Setup Function Keys / / Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move...numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes ...
... Setup Menus System Time Hardware Information Configuration Items Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 22 - Classic Setup Function Keys / / Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move...numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes ...
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.... && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is exceeded, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to decrease ...C6/C7 state is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables Intel®...
.... && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is exceeded, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to decrease ...C6/C7 state is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables Intel®...
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... the system memory multiplier. The C10 state is present only when you to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology ...CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to specify the C-state limit for...
... the system memory multiplier. The C10 state is present only when you to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology ...CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to specify the C-state limit for...
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...Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Normal, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance....CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 26 - Options are synchronous to Profile1 or Profile2, the value is the normal operating frequency ...
...Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Normal, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance....CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 26 - Options are synchronous to Profile1 or Profile2, the value is the normal operating frequency ...
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...intrusion status record, set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to configure Load-Line Calibration for each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu ...legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` ...
...intrusion status record, set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to configure Load-Line Calibration for each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu ...legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` ...
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.... && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold ... fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows...
.... && Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold ... fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows...
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... manually set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && System Time Sets the ... fields and use the or key to set the desired value. - 29 - the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; is 13:00:00. 2-4 System This section provides information on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set, the...
... manually set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && System Time Sets the ... fields and use the or key to set the desired value. - 29 - the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; is 13:00:00. 2-4 System This section provides information on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set, the...
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... is present only if at system startup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 30 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Or ... && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User ...
... is present only if at system startup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 30 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Or ... && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User ...
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...: Other OS) && 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. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto...
...: Other OS) && 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. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto...
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... you to configure an administrator password. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. You will be requested to confirm the password. Press again...press . Type the password again and press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller...
... you to configure an administrator password. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure a user password. You will be requested to confirm the password. Press again...press . Type the password again and press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller...
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... Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for...
... Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for...
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... whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to power on by keyboard. && Soft-Off by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Delay 4 Sec. If the power button is pressed for the password, press again...
... whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to power on by keyboard. && Soft-Off by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Delay 4 Sec. If the power button is pressed for the password, press again...