BIOS Setup Guide
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... introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in system's failure to clear the CMOS values. - 2 - Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly...
... introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in system's failure to clear the CMOS values. - 2 - Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... the BIOS automatically configure this setting. dd per Core HT Disable Setting is set to Random Mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && No. The C10 state is set to Selectable Mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && Active P-Core/E-Core Allows you to specify the C-state limit for each CPU core. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power...
... the BIOS automatically configure this setting. dd per Core HT Disable Setting is set to Random Mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && No. The C10 state is set to Selectable Mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && Active P-Core/E-Core Allows you to specify the C-state limit for each CPU core. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... you install a memory module that supports this feature.) && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to the CPU specifications. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to set a power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to control each CPU core limit separately. && DDR5 Auto Booster Enables or disables the DDR5 Dynamic Turbo Boost feature, which allows automatic switching between default frequency...
... you install a memory module that supports this feature.) && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to the CPU specifications. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to set a power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to control each CPU core limit separately. && DDR5 Auto Booster Enables or disables the DDR5 Dynamic Turbo Boost feature, which allows automatic switching between default frequency...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... Memory Frequency is set to Disabled. && Realtime Memory Frequency Enables or disables the Realtime Memory Frequency feature, which allows automatic switching between default SPD profile frequency and selected XMP profile frequency. Please note 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/ button in Chapter 2 of the user's manual for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable...
... Memory Frequency is set to Disabled. && Realtime Memory Frequency Enables or disables the Realtime Memory Frequency feature, which allows automatic switching between default SPD profile frequency and selected XMP profile frequency. Please note 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/ button in Chapter 2 of the user's manual for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... onboard audio function. If you wish to the graphics card. Options are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of system memory that can be decoded in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && OnBoard LAN Controller#2 Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI...
... onboard audio function. If you wish to the graphics card. Options are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of system memory that can be decoded in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && OnBoard LAN Controller#2 Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI...
BIOS Setup Guide
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.... USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in card installed. && PCIE Tunneling over USB4 Enables or disables PCIE Tunneling over USB4. && Wake up from Thunderbolt(TM) Devices Enabled allows the system to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. && IOAPIC 24...
.... USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in card installed. && PCIE Tunneling over USB4 Enables or disables PCIE Tunneling over USB4. && Wake up from Thunderbolt(TM) Devices Enabled allows the system to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. && IOAPIC 24...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for external SATA devices. VMD setup menu Allows you can press to configure the VMD controllers. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers. && Port Enables or disables each SATA...
...a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for external SATA devices. VMD setup menu Allows you can press to configure the VMD controllers. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers. && Port Enables or disables each SATA...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... to be installed. && 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. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power. Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes...
... to be installed. && 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. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power. Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes...
RAID Setup Guide
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Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z790/B760 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A.
Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z790/B760 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A.
RAID Setup Guide
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...- C. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in your power supply to set up a RAID set , follow the steps below: A. B. Configure the system BIOS. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Install the RAID driver and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to the hard drives. Create RAID configurations. (Note 1) D. RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Number of hard Array Capacity drives * Size of...
...- C. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in your power supply to set up a RAID set , follow the steps below: A. B. Configure the system BIOS. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Install the RAID driver and operating system. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to the hard drives. Create RAID configurations. (Note 1) D. RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Number of hard Array Capacity drives * Size of...
RAID Setup Guide
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... USB thumb drive and then browse to install the operating system. When the screen requesting you need to your USB thumb drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. If you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation...
... USB thumb drive and then browse to install the operating system. When the screen requesting you need to your USB thumb drive. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. If you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to install the Intel® RST VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation...
User Manual
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... 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 2-4 Installing the Memory 15 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 16 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 17 2-7 Onboard Buttons and LEDs 19 2-8 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 33 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 35 4-1 Operating System Installation 35 4-2 Drivers Installation 36 Chapter 5 Appendix...37 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 Regulatory Notices...38...
... 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 2-4 Installing the Memory 15 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 16 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 17 2-7 Onboard Buttons and LEDs 19 2-8 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 33 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 35 4-1 Operating System Installation 35 4-2 Drivers Installation 36 Chapter 5 Appendix...37 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 Regulatory Notices...38...
User Manual
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...; GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) Wireless Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (PCB rev. 1.0) Communication - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands Module j - To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. Support for B760 DS3H AC DDR4. BLUETOOTH 5.3 - Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum...
...; GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) Wireless Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (PCB rev. 1.0) Communication - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands Module j - To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. Support for B760 DS3H AC DDR4. BLUETOOTH 5.3 - Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum...
User Manual
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... Interface AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ608 (MT7921K) (PCB rev. 1.0) - Support for B760 DS3H AX DDR4. Chipset: - 4 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_3~PCIEX1_5) CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices l Only for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data...
... Interface AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ608 (MT7921K) (PCB rev. 1.0) - Support for B760 DS3H AX DDR4. Chipset: - 4 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_3~PCIEX1_5) CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices l Only for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data...
User Manual
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...Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header...
...Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header...
User Manual
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....gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B760-DS3H-AC-DDR4-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B760-DS3H-DDR4-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl && Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for GIGABYTE Control...
....gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B760-DS3H-AC-DDR4-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B760-DS3H-DDR4-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl && Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for GIGABYTE Control...
User Manual
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...is installed. 2. k Only for B760 DS3H AX DDR4. m Only for B760 DS3H DDR4. - 15 - n Only for B760 DS3H AC DDR4. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for B760 DS3H AX. j Only for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
...is installed. 2. k Only for B760 DS3H AX DDR4. m Only for B760 DS3H DDR4. - 15 - n Only for B760 DS3H AC DDR4. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for B760 DS3H AX. j Only for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
User Manual
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... Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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 (please navigate to touch the two pins for more information). - 31 - 18) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable...
... Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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 (please navigate to touch the two pins for more information). - 31 - 18) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable...
User Manual
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... BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• Q-Flash Plus allows you need to) to activate certain system features. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper...
... BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or Q-Flash Plus utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• Q-Flash Plus allows you need to) to activate certain system features. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper...
User Manual
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... VMD Controller 467F and click Next to the location of the driver. To install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to install the operating system. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 35 - When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model...
... VMD Controller 467F and click Next to the location of the driver. To install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to install the operating system. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 35 - When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model...