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... 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 for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to...
... 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 for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to...
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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...
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...
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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 (...-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 USB 2.0/1.1 USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 Hub SPI BIOS Bus TPM 4 USB 2.0/1.1 4 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC eSPI Bus iTE® Super I/O Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In j Only for the B560M AORUS PRO AX. (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU. - 5 -
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 (...-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 USB 2.0/1.1 USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 Hub SPI BIOS Bus TPM 4 USB 2.0/1.1 4 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC eSPI Bus iTE® Super I/O Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In j Only for the B560M AORUS PRO AX. (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU. - 5 -
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...® I/O Controller Chip Hardware ŠŠ Monitor ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ BIOS ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Unique Features ŠŠ Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate...Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - 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 B560M AORUS PRO AX. - 9 - RGB Fusion - EasyTune - Smart Backup - Fast Boot -
...® I/O Controller Chip Hardware ŠŠ Monitor ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ BIOS ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Unique Features ŠŠ Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate...Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - 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 B560M AORUS PRO AX. - 9 - RGB Fusion - EasyTune - Smart Backup - Fast Boot -
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... •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it...Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ...
... •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it...Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ...
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...S_ 1 D_LED1 1 D_LED2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition V (5V) Data No Pin GND F_USB30 3 B_ Addressable LED Strip 1 Connect your addressable LED strip to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for the SATA ports, refer to the header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the...single SATA device. S F_ F_USB3 B For how to turn off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 of the ...
...S_ 1 D_LED1 1 D_LED2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition V (5V) Data No Pin GND F_USB30 3 B_ Addressable LED Strip 1 Connect your addressable LED strip to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for the SATA ports, refer to the header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the...single SATA device. S F_ F_USB3 B For how to turn off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 of the ...
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... LED is on when the hard drive is in S3/S4 sleep state 2 20 or powered off your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). The front panel design may CI- When connecting your chassis front panel module to the reset switch on...
... LED is on when the hard drive is in S3/S4 sleep state 2 20 or powered off your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). The front panel design may CI- When connecting your chassis front panel module to the reset switch on...
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...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 a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in Card Connectors) The connectors are used to connect... to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Pin No. Definition _ 1S1 _ 1 1 Data Output 7 Chip Select B_ 2 ...
...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 a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in Card Connectors) The connectors are used to connect... to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Pin No. Definition _ 1S1 _ 1 1 Data Output 7 Chip Select B_ 2 ...
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...purchase or local dealer if you to use a meta_l object like a screwdriver to touch the positiveSanFd_negative terminals of GIGABYTE's website. - 23 - QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to update the BIOS when your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Turn off (S5 shutdown state). Damage to a low... level, or the CMOS values may not be lost. Save the latest BIOS on , that means you can now flash the BIOS automatically by removing the battery: 1. if the BOOB_T CPU/DRAM/VGA LEDF_UisSoB3n, that meanFs_tUhSeBc30o3rresponding device LED is complete....
...purchase or local dealer if you to use a meta_l object like a screwdriver to touch the positiveSanFd_negative terminals of GIGABYTE's website. - 23 - QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to update the BIOS when your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Turn off (S5 shutdown state). Damage to a low... level, or the CMOS values may not be lost. Save the latest BIOS on , that means you can now flash the BIOS automatically by removing the battery: 1. if the BOOB_T CPU/DRAM/VGA LEDF_UisSoB3n, that meanFs_tUhSeBc30o3rresponding device LED is complete....
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...to set your keyboard to boot. 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 can use...necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned off, the battery on your system...
...to set your keyboard to boot. 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 can use...necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned off, the battery on your system...
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...bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on the installed memory Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 25 - 2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Option ...keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 6 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the...
...bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on the installed memory Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 25 - 2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Option ...keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 6 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the...
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... control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to apply the current settings to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && FAN Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to drag the curve...
... control. && Temperature Interval Allows you to apply the current settings to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && FAN Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to drag the curve...
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Or you to load a previously saved BIOS profile without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to save the current settings to a profile. Check the fan condition or fan connection when .... && FAN Mode Allows you to save the profile to your storage device. && Load Fan Profile This function allows you can save the profile in the BIOS or select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to load a profile from your storage device. - 27 -
Or you to load a previously saved BIOS profile without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to save the current settings to a profile. Check the fan condition or fan connection when .... && FAN Mode Allows you to save the profile to your storage device. && Load Fan Profile This function allows you can save the profile in the BIOS or select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to load a profile from your storage device. - 27 -
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...CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. This feature only works for operating systems that supports this function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST).... CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is overheated. of CPU cores may vary by Thermal Velocity Boost. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 allows the system to identify the processor...
...CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. This feature only works for operating systems that supports this function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST).... CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is overheated. of CPU cores may vary by Thermal Velocity Boost. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 allows the system to identify the processor...
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...(C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States is enabled. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you ...about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 31 - For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more enhanced...
...(C1E) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States is enabled. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you ...about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 31 - For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more enhanced...
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...different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit .... Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is present only when you install a CPU and...
...different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit .... Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is present only when you install a CPU and...
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&& Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. 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 Timing Control, Channels Misc Timing Control These sections provide memory timing settings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal (basic performance), Enhanced ...
&& Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. 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 Timing Control, Channels Misc Timing Control These sections provide memory timing settings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal (basic performance), Enhanced ...
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.... When the power supply is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Always Off The system stays off the system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you install a CPU that can be allocated to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && AC BACK...
.... When the power supply is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Always Off The system stays off the system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you install a CPU that can be allocated to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && AC BACK...
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...A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. (Note) This item is removed, this feature. - 38 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ...Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI ...
...A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. (Note) This item is removed, this feature. - 38 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) ƒƒ...Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI ...
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... use the or key to set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to update the BIOS or back up the current BIOS configuration. - 39 - For example, 1 p.m. The date format is 13:00:00. is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use... to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to all BIOS settings; 2-7 System Info. the User level only allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to certain BIOS settings but not all. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is ...
... use the or key to set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to update the BIOS or back up the current BIOS configuration. - 39 - For example, 1 p.m. The date format is 13:00:00. is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use... to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to all BIOS settings; 2-7 System Info. the User level only allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to certain BIOS settings but not all. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is ...
