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... your computer. (If you use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to Disabled (Figure 2). UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set how the bandwidth of the PCIe slot you want to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Then set CSM Support to RAID (Figure 1). Step: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this section...
... your computer. (If you use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to Disabled (Figure 2). UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set how the bandwidth of the PCIe slot you want to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Then set CSM Support to RAID (Figure 1). Step: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this section...
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... compatibility. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver appears, select Browse. The location of the driver. Finally, continue the OS installation. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to be installed requires that you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Figure 1 - 7 - A. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/ AHCI driver...
... compatibility. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver appears, select Browse. The location of the driver. Finally, continue the OS installation. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to be installed requires that you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Figure 1 - 7 - A. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/ AHCI driver...
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...Memory 17 1-4-1 Quad Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 Favorites (F11 43 2-4 Tweaker...44 2-5 Settings...48 2-6 System Info...56 2-7 Boot...57 2-8 Save & Exit...60 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 61 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 61 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
...Memory 17 1-4-1 Quad Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 Favorites (F11 43 2-4 Tweaker...44 2-5 Settings...48 2-6 System Info...56 2-7 Boot...57 2-8 Save & Exit...60 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 61 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 61 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
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... chips (Front audio) Support for DTS:X® Ultra High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 Hardware Installation - 10 - Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band - BLUETOOTH 5.0 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Š AMD Socket sTRX4: - Support 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset Š AMD TRX40 Memory ŠŠ Audio ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ LAN...
... chips (Front audio) Support for DTS:X® Ultra High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 Hardware Installation - 10 - Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band - BLUETOOTH 5.0 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Š AMD Socket sTRX4: - Support 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset Š AMD TRX40 Memory ŠŠ Audio ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ LAN...
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... 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for support lists of apps. Fast Boot - System Information Viewer - USB TurboCharger Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license) Support for Windows 10 64-bit E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.9cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Smart Backup -
... 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for support lists of apps. Fast Boot - System Information Viewer - USB TurboCharger Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license) Support for Windows 10 64-bit E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.9cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Smart Backup -
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... out from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down...
... out from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down...
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... more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- C. To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Refer to the manual that support the 3-way CrossFire/SLI technology, please refer to the Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note 1) When using dual core graphics cards...
... more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- C. To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Refer to the manual that support the 3-way CrossFire/SLI technology, please refer to the Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note 1) When using dual core graphics cards...
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...BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Clear CMOS Button Use this port first. RJ-45 LAN Port (5GLAN) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected...
...BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Clear CMOS Button Use this port first. RJ-45 LAN Port (5GLAN) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected...
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... B_ S 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs _ 1 23 S_ 1 23 1 23 BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot u1p2o3r overclocking, helping to turn off your computer and power supply. S_ 1 23 Status LEDs 1 23 B_ S _S _ The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on , that means the corresponding device is active. The LED indicator...
... B_ S 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs _ 1 23 S_ 1 23 1 23 BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot u1p2o3r overclocking, helping to turn off your computer and power supply. S_ 1 23 Status LEDs 1 23 B_ S _S _ The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on , that means the corresponding device is active. The LED indicator...
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... (Temperature Sensor Headers) Connect the thermistor cables to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 SENSOR IN 2 GND 1 EC_TEMP2 1 EC_TEMP1 Hardware Installation - 28 - Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables...
... (Temperature Sensor Headers) Connect the thermistor cables to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 SENSOR IN 2 GND 1 EC_TEMP2 1 EC_TEMP1 Hardware Installation - 28 - Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables...
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... power is turned on the motherboard. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 39 - To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings...
... power is turned on the motherboard. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 39 - To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings...
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... useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set the CPU base clock in damage to boot. 2-4 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe...
... useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set the CPU base clock in damage to boot. 2-4 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe...
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... using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the the installed PCI Express graphics card. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8_1 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_2 slot as the first display. PCIe 4 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8_2 slot as following: Wake up day: Turn on a specific day in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Options: Auto...
... using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the the installed PCI Express graphics card. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8_1 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_2 slot as the first display. PCIe 4 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8_2 slot as following: Wake up day: Turn on a specific day in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Options: Auto...
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... plug. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. && NVMe RAID mode Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. ƒƒ USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && OnBoard LAN2 Controller (Aquantia 5GbE LAN Chip, 5GLAN) Enables or disables the Aquantia 5GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to determine whether to use your NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled...
... plug. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. && NVMe RAID mode Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. ƒƒ USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && OnBoard LAN2 Controller (Aquantia 5GbE LAN Chip, 5GLAN) Enables or disables the Aquantia 5GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to determine whether to use your NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled...
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... fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan/pump. && Fan/Pump Stop Enables or disables the fan/pump stop function. You can control the SYS_FAN5A_PUMP and SYS_FAN5B_PUMP connectors...
... fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan/pump. && Fan/Pump Stop Enables or disables the fan/pump stop function. You can control the SYS_FAN5A_PUMP and SYS_FAN5B_PUMP connectors...
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...Enabled Enables booting from the user password, the administrator password allows you to configure an administrator password. You will be requested to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. BIOS Setup - 58 - Differing from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices...
...Enabled Enables booting from the user password, the administrator password allows you to configure an administrator password. You will be requested to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. BIOS Setup - 58 - Differing from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices...
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... you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Figure 1 Configuring a RAID Set - 66 - After the operating system is as follows: Windows 64-bit: \Hw10\RAID\x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disc to load the driver. The location of the driver. When the screen requesting you do not need to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system...
... you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Figure 1 Configuring a RAID Set - 66 - After the operating system is as follows: Windows 64-bit: \Hw10\RAID\x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disc to load the driver. The location of the driver. When the screen requesting you do not need to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system...
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... RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Unique Features - 72 - The following procedure assumes that you to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive...
... RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Unique Features - 72 - The following procedure assumes that you to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive...
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... to update the backup BIOS. default setting for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) •• After the main BIOS is flashed, the system will reboot automatically and then DualBIOS™ will automatically search and match the BIOS file in sequence: 1. Note: The USB flash drive must be a USB 2.0 flash drive. 3. The Q-Flash Plus button will update the main BIOS only if run without the CPU installed. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to GIGABYTE.bin. Connect the power cables to their default settings. (Default setting...
... to update the backup BIOS. default setting for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) •• After the main BIOS is flashed, the system will reboot automatically and then DualBIOS™ will automatically search and match the BIOS file in sequence: 1. Note: The USB flash drive must be a USB 2.0 flash drive. 3. The Q-Flash Plus button will update the main BIOS only if run without the CPU installed. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to GIGABYTE.bin. Connect the power cables to their default settings. (Default setting...
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... connect the hard drive(s). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to submit your monitor. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup...
... connect the hard drive(s). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to submit your monitor. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup...
