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Table of Contents B560M AORUS PRO (AX) Motherboard Layout 4 B560M AORUS PRO (AX) Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 24 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 Smart Fan 6 ...26 2-4 Favorites (F11 28 2-5 Tweaker...29 2-6 Settings...34 2-7 System Info...39 2-8 Boot...40 2-9 Save & Exit...43 Chapter 3 Appendix...44 3-1 ...
Table of Contents B560M AORUS PRO (AX) Motherboard Layout 4 B560M AORUS PRO (AX) Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 24 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 Smart Fan 6 ...26 2-4 Favorites (F11 28 2-5 Tweaker...29 2-6 Settings...34 2-7 System Info...39 2-8 Boot...40 2-9 Save & Exit...43 Chapter 3 Appendix...44 3-1 ...
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... B560M AORUS PRO (AX) Intel® B560 1 0 3 2 5 4 M2A_SB SATA3 LED_C1 USB 2.0 Hub M_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO COM D_LED1 THB_C1 Temperature sensor QFLASH_PLUS F_USB1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN3 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT SPI_TPM F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B560M AORUS PRO AX or B560M AORUS PRO motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 One antennaj 55 M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s) * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. The box contents are for the B560M AORUS PRO AX...
... B560M AORUS PRO (AX) Intel® B560 1 0 3 2 5 4 M2A_SB SATA3 LED_C1 USB 2.0 Hub M_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO COM D_LED1 THB_C1 Temperature sensor QFLASH_PLUS F_USB1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN3 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT SPI_TPM F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B560M AORUS PRO AX or B560M AORUS PRO motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 One antennaj 55 M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s) * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. The box contents are for the B560M AORUS PRO AX...
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B560M AORUS PRO (AX) Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express 4.0 (Note)/3.0 Bus x16 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2P_CPU) (Note) LGA1200 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200 (Note)/3000 (Note)/2933 / (Note) 2666/2400/2133 MHz DDI DisplayPort DDI HDMI DMI 3.0 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_SB) PCI Express 3.0 Bus x4 x1 x1 x4 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN RJ45 LAN 1 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 M.2 WIFIj 6 SATA 6Gb/s Intel® B560 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen...
B560M AORUS PRO (AX) Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express 4.0 (Note)/3.0 Bus x16 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2P_CPU) (Note) LGA1200 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200 (Note)/3000 (Note)/2933 / (Note) 2666/2400/2133 MHz DDI DisplayPort DDI HDMI DMI 3.0 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_SB) PCI Express 3.0 Bus x4 x1 x1 x4 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN RJ45 LAN 1 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 M.2 WIFIj 6 SATA 6Gb/s Intel® B560 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub 1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen...
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... processors with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® B560 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processors: - Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules ŠŠ 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors: - Support for the B560M AORUS PRO AX. - 7 - Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting...
... processors with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® B560 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processors: - Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules ŠŠ 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors: - Support for the B560M AORUS PRO AX. - 7 - Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting...
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... WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for the B560M AORUS PRO AX. - 9 - Smart Backup - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) ŠŠ 1 x serial port header ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x Q-Flash Plus button ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ŠŠ 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) ŠŠ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports ŠŠ 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ŠŠ 2 x SMA...
... WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for the B560M AORUS PRO AX. - 9 - Smart Backup - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) ŠŠ 1 x serial port header ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x Q-Flash Plus button ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ŠŠ 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) ŠŠ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports ŠŠ 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ŠŠ 2 x SMA...
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... the load plate automatically during the process of the memory. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It is recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will...
... the load plate automatically during the process of the memory. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It is recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you are unable to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will...
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... following : Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2 Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 2 Modules - - j Only for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to insert the USB flash drive into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this port for the B560M AORUS PRO AX. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function...
... following : Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2 Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 2 Modules - - j Only for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to insert the USB flash drive into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this port for the B560M AORUS PRO AX. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function...
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... 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Pin No. The LED is on when the system is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and...
... 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Pin No. The LED is on when the system is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and...
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... (Thunderbolt™ Add-in card. Definition Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in Card Connectors) The connectors are used to connect to factory defaults. B_ USB 0_ B THB_C2 1 B_ 1 THB_C1 B_ B Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _ S F_ _3 U F_USB3 B 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. B_ B_ S _S S_...
... (Thunderbolt™ Add-in card. Definition Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in Card Connectors) The connectors are used to connect to factory defaults. B_ USB 0_ B THB_C2 1 B_ 1 THB_C1 B_ B Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _ S F_ _3 U F_USB3 B 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. B_ B_ S _S S_...
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... and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of GIGABYTE's website. - 23 - Turn off . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to update the BIOS when your computer and unplug the power cBord before replacBin_g the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 19) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card...
... and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of GIGABYTE's website. - 23 - Turn off . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to update the BIOS when your computer and unplug the power cBord before replacBin_g the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 19) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card...
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... items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current...
... items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current...
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... 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 automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control Voltage PWM mode. (Default) Voltage mode is recommended for each fan header or monitor your system/CPU temperature. && TUNE ALL Allows you to apply the current settings to all fan headers. && Temperature Displays the current temperature of the...
... 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 automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control Voltage PWM mode. (Default) Voltage mode is recommended for each fan header or monitor your system/CPU temperature. && TUNE ALL Allows you to apply the current settings to all fan headers. && Temperature Displays the current temperature of the...
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...(Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. You can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting...
...(Default: Enabled) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. You can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting...
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... to the CPU specifications. The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. For more enhanced power-saving state than C3. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to decrease power consumption. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && CPU Power Performance (Note...
... to the CPU specifications. The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. For more enhanced power-saving state than C3. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to decrease power consumption. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && CPU Power Performance (Note...
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... Power Limits is present only when you install a CPU that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note 1) Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables...
... Power Limits is present only when you install a CPU that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note 1) Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables...
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... set to Enabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you install a CPU that can be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. Options are : 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB, and 2048MB. (Default: 256MB) (Note) This item is present only when you to set the maximum amount of system memory that supports this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics...
... set to Enabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you install a CPU that can be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. Options are : 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB, and 2048MB. (Default: 256MB) (Note) This item is present only when you to set the maximum amount of system memory that supports this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics...
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... HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this function. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse...
... HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this function. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse...
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... starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. To boot from the available devices. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to install an operating system that supports...
... starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. To boot from the available devices. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to install an operating system that supports...
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... speed. (Default: 1 X) && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && 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 enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the storage...
... speed. (Default: 1 X) && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && 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 enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the storage...
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...; memory, the related BIOS settings will be GPT formatted and have equal or smaller capacity than one Optane™ memory is installed, you are going to accelerate your optical drive. If you want to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is installed. The system will automatically install the software from the Start menu. Installation Guidelines 1. If you install more than the hard drive/SSD...
...; memory, the related BIOS settings will be GPT formatted and have equal or smaller capacity than one Optane™ memory is installed, you are going to accelerate your optical drive. If you want to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is installed. The system will automatically install the software from the Start menu. Installation Guidelines 1. If you install more than the hard drive/SSD...
