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... B365M 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 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 M.I.T...20 2-4 System...26 2-5 BIOS...27 2-6 Peripherals...30 2-7 Chipset...33 2-8 Power...34 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 39 3-3 Drivers...
... B365M 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 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 The Main Menu 19 2-3 M.I.T...20 2-4 System...26 2-5 BIOS...27 2-6 Peripherals...30 2-7 Chipset...33 2-8 Power...34 2-9 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 39 3-3 Drivers...
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...an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) - 6 - LAN ŠŠ Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ŠŠ ŠŠ Storage Interface ŠŠ ŠŠ USB ŠŠ 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory...
...an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) - 6 - LAN ŠŠ Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ŠŠ ŠŠ Storage Interface ŠŠ ŠŠ USB ŠŠ 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory...
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... you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS 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 vary by motherboard model. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.1 Gen...
... you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS 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 vary by motherboard model. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.1 Gen...
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... motherboard supports the memory. If you are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is not recommended that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn...
... motherboard supports the memory. If you are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is not recommended that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn...
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... system.) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is recommended that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. It also supports up to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats...
... system.) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is recommended that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. It also supports up to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats...
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... ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be used that can withstand high power consumption be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. Definition Pin...
... ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be used that can withstand high power consumption be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. Definition Pin...
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...hard drive is in S3/S4 sleep state F_ •• PW (Power Switch): or powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the pin assignments below. Make_ sSure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. B U _ 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). When connecting your chassis front panel...
...hard drive is in S3/S4 sleep state F_ •• PW (Power Switch): or powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the pin assignments below. Make_ sSure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. B U _ 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). When connecting your chassis front panel...
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... dealer. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for one serial port via an optional COM port cable. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date...
... dealer. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for one serial port via an optional COM port cable. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date...
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...'s failure to boot. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. When the power is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can 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 searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS...
...'s failure to boot. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. When the power is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can 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 searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS...
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... enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 22 - the second is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you install a CPU that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses...
... enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 22 - the second is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you install a CPU that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses...
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... specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for each channel of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Please note that support...
... specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for each channel of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Please note that support...
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.../DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to control the fan speed in BIOS under heavy load. If the system chassis cover is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. Actual operation mode is subject to the motherboard...
.../DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to control the fan speed in BIOS under heavy load. If the system chassis cover is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. Actual operation mode is subject to the motherboard...
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... "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. Press on this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System 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 a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function...
... "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. Press on this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System 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 a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function...
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... set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices...
... set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices...
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... 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set up a RAID array. The Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this item to Disabled. && EZ RAID Allows you wish to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && RGB Fusion (Onboard LED) Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On...
... 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set up a RAID array. The Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this item to Disabled. && EZ RAID Allows you wish to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && RGB Fusion (Onboard LED) Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On...
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... turned on the system. Press POWER button on the system, enter the password and press . Note: To cancel the password, press on this item and set to Chipset's PCI Express bus. To turn on upon the return of the DMI link. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this item. When prompted for the device connected...
... turned on the system. Press POWER button on the system, enter the password and press . Note: To cancel the password, press on this item and set to Chipset's PCI Express bus. To turn on upon the return of the DMI link. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this item. When prompted for the device connected...
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... configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in the Type tab and then press . 2. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the EZ RAID item. To use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to Peripherals. C-1. Go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure to set the corresponding PCIe Storage...
... configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in the Type tab and then press . 2. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the EZ RAID item. To use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to Peripherals. C-1. Go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure to set the corresponding PCIe Storage...
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.... Press the key on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility". Skip this volume, press to confirm or to begin . 6. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for information on the hard drives to be selected (selected hard drives are installed, they...
.... Press the key on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility". Skip this volume, press to confirm or to begin . 6. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for information on the hard drives to be selected (selected hard drives are installed, they...
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... correct BIOS settings, you back up the data before installing the Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory System Acceleration application. - 39 - The Optane™ memory cannot be used must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on it first before continuing. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in a RAID array. 4. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your USB thumb drive. 2. On...
... correct BIOS settings, you back up the data before installing the Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory System Acceleration application. - 39 - The Optane™ memory cannot be used must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on it first before continuing. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in a RAID array. 4. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your USB thumb drive. 2. On...
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... Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2M connector, set PCIe Storage Dev On Port 9 to RST Controlled. 3.
... Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2M connector, set PCIe Storage Dev On Port 9 to RST Controlled. 3.
