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... rights reserved. Motherboard B450M AORUS ELITE Motherboard B450M AORUS ELITE Nov. 29, 2019 Nov. 29, 2019 Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this product, carefully read the User's Manual. 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...
... rights reserved. Motherboard B450M AORUS ELITE Motherboard B450M AORUS ELITE Nov. 29, 2019 Nov. 29, 2019 Copyright © 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this product, carefully read the User's Manual. 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...
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Table of Contents B450M 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 12 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...27 2-5 BIOS...28 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...33 2-8 Power...35 2-9 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 40 Regulatory Statements...
Table of Contents B450M 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 12 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...27 2-5 BIOS...28 2-6 Peripherals...31 2-7 Chipset...33 2-8 Power...35 2-9 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 40 Regulatory Statements...
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...-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.0 version, HDCP 2.2, and HDR. Maximum shared memory of 16 GB Realtek® ALC892 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express...
...-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.0 version, HDCP 2.2, and HDR. Maximum shared memory of 16 GB Realtek® ALC892 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express...
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... motherboard supports the memory. The CPU cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. DS/SS Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. If you wish to set...
... motherboard supports the memory. The CPU cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. DS/SS Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. If you wish to set...
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... the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this port. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may vary by CPU. - 10 - Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with your HDMI-supported monitor. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by...
... the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this port. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may vary by CPU. - 10 - Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with your HDMI-supported monitor. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by...
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... for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. - 13 - The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. If the 12V power connector is recommended that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1/2 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to...
... for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. - 13 - The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. If the 12V power connector is recommended that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1/2 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to...
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... /1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. Definition Pin No. Each USB headeBr cSaSn provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please co1ntact the local dealer. 1 23 1 9 1 10 2 1 23 1 Pin No. You may connect your computer and unplug the power...
... /1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. Definition Pin No. Each USB headeBr cSaSn provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please co1ntact the local dealer. 1 23 1 9 1 10 2 1 23 1 Pin No. You may connect your computer and unplug the power...
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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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 22) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 20 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 22) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 20 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory...
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... turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use the key to make adjustments for optimum performance. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your keyboard to move among the items and press to boot. To access...
... turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use the key to make adjustments for optimum performance. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your keyboard to move among the items and press to boot. To access...
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...CPU Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default) && CCD Control (Note 1) Sets the number of CPU cores may vary by Virtualization Technology will be used ; This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default...
...CPU Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default) && CCD Control (Note 1) Sets the number of CPU cores may vary by Virtualization Technology will be used ; This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default...
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... High Frequency Support (Note) Allows you to the motherboard CI header. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage...
... High Frequency Support (Note) Allows you to the motherboard CI header. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage...
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... some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS...
... some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS...
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... "UEFI:" string. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disc and is 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. System A password is...
... "UEFI:" string. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disc and is 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. System A password is...
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...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 the USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA...
...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 the USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA...
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... of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to set the lighting mode of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. (Note) This item is present only when you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when...
... of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to set the lighting mode of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. (Note) This item is present only when you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when...
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... disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled...
... disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled...
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... item is configurable only when Network Stack is divided. Options: Auto, PCIE 4x4. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will automatically enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed. (Default) Forces Enables the onboard graphics. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. (Note) This item is present only when you to determine how the bandwidth of the PCIEX16 slot is enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to...
... item is configurable only when Network Stack is divided. Options: Auto, PCIE 4x4. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will automatically enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed. (Default) Forces Enables the onboard graphics. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. (Note) This item is present only when you to determine how the bandwidth of the PCIEX16 slot is enabled. && PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to...
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... SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && APU SATA Port0/1 (ASATA3 1, 2 Connectors) Displays the information of the connected SATA device(s). && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 (SATA3 0, 1, 2, 3 Connectors) Displays the information of system memory allocated solely for example, will use your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to set to UMA Auto. && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the integrated SATA controllers or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Options are : Auto (default...
... SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && APU SATA Port0/1 (ASATA3 1, 2 Connectors) Displays the information of the connected SATA device(s). && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 (SATA3 0, 1, 2, 3 Connectors) Displays the information of system memory allocated solely for example, will use your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to set to UMA Auto. && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the integrated SATA controllers or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Options are : Auto (default...
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...the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on the motherboard. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. set CSM Support to Disabled. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Then, select a RAID level. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for more information. Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc...
...the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on the motherboard. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. set CSM Support to Disabled. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Then, select a RAID level. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for more information. Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc...
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... required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Select the hard drives to confirm. Options include Read/Write, Read Only, and None. Press to confirm or to return to configure a RAID array. Copy the Hw10 folder under the \Boot folder in the RAID array. After completing, you will appear. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to the previous screen. 7. First, select a RAID mode and...
... required drivers from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. Select the hard drives to confirm. Options include Read/Write, Read Only, and None. Press to confirm or to return to configure a RAID array. Copy the Hw10 folder under the \Boot folder in the RAID array. After completing, you will appear. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to the previous screen. 7. First, select a RAID mode and...