Audio Setup Guide
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...) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to access the HD Audio Manager. A. Configuring Speakers Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you connect. Configuring Audio Input and Output 1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. all at the same time. For example, users...
...) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to access the HD Audio Manager. A. Configuring Speakers Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you connect. Configuring Audio Input and Output 1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. all at the same time. For example, users...
Unique Features Introduction
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... the key) in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to your USB flash drive, or hard drive. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the USB flash drive connected to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. - 2 - Motherboards that matches your computer. However, if the main BIOS...
... the key) in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to your USB flash drive, or hard drive. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the USB flash drive connected to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. - 2 - Motherboards that matches your computer. However, if the main BIOS...
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... location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in 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. 2. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Select the BIOS update file. Select Q-Flash to a USB flash drive. 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 access Q-Flash B. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file...
... location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in 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. 2. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Select the BIOS update file. Select Q-Flash to a USB flash drive. 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 access Q-Flash B. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file...
RAID Setup Guide
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... the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. RAID Volumes : None defined. Create RAID Volume 2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility... Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Reset Disks to Legacy. Save the changes and...
... the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. RAID Volumes : None defined. Create RAID Volume 2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility... Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Reset Disks to Legacy. Save the changes and...
RAID VROC manual
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... 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to configure a RAID array. All Rights Reserved. RAID Volumes : None defined. Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size 931.5GB 931.5GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 14 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 10 - C-3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Legacy. After the POST memory test...
... 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to configure a RAID array. All Rights Reserved. RAID Volumes : None defined. Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size 931.5GB 931.5GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 14 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 10 - C-3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Legacy. After the POST memory test...
RAID VROC manual
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... must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on it. (Must be included in the M2P_32G or M2Q_32G connector and follow the steps below: Step 1: After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to continue. Step 3: Launch the Intel(R) Optane Memory application from AHCI mode. Step 4: Launch the Intel(R) Optane Memory application from the Start menu and make...
... must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on it. (Must be included in the M2P_32G or M2Q_32G connector and follow the steps below: Step 1: After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your SATA controller mode back to continue. Step 3: Launch the Intel(R) Optane Memory application from AHCI mode. Step 4: Launch the Intel(R) Optane Memory application from the Start menu and make...
RAID VROC manual
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...; VROC Upgrade Key into the VROC header on CPU (Intel® VROC) System Requirements 1. At least two Intel® NVMe SSDs (to install the graphics card in the PCIEX4_2 slot. - 21 - PCIEX16_2 r r PCIEX8 a r If you use SSDs with identical model and capacity). Configuring Intel® Virtual RAID on the motherboard and install the Intel® NVMe SSDs in the PCIe slot(s) or M.2(s) connector controlled by the same VMD controller. X299 AORUS Gaming 9 PCIe Slot PCIEX16_1...
...; VROC Upgrade Key into the VROC header on CPU (Intel® VROC) System Requirements 1. At least two Intel® NVMe SSDs (to install the graphics card in the PCIEX4_2 slot. - 21 - PCIEX16_2 r r PCIEX8 a r If you use SSDs with identical model and capacity). Configuring Intel® Virtual RAID on the motherboard and install the Intel® NVMe SSDs in the PCIe slot(s) or M.2(s) connector controlled by the same VMD controller. X299 AORUS Gaming 9 PCIe Slot PCIEX16_1...
Users Manual
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Table of Contents X299 AORUS Gaming 3 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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 11 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-8 Onboard Buttons and LEDs 13 1-9 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 M.I.T...24 2-3 System...31 2-4 BIOS...32 2-5 Peripherals...35 2-6 Chipset...38 2-7 Power...39 2-8 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 ...
Table of Contents X299 AORUS Gaming 3 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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 11 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-8 Onboard Buttons and LEDs 13 1-9 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 M.I.T...24 2-3 System...31 2-4 BIOS...32 2-5 Peripherals...35 2-6 Chipset...38 2-7 Power...39 2-8 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 ...
Users Manual
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... the back panel Chipset: - 10 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) - 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 water cooling CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 1 x 3 Amp fan/water cooling pump header 1 x digital LED strip extension cable header ...
... the back panel Chipset: - 10 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) - 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 water cooling CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 1 x 3 Amp fan/water cooling pump header 1 x digital LED strip extension cable header ...
Users Manual
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... local environmental regulations. Damage to your devices may occur if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 (refer to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such...
... local environmental regulations. Damage to your devices may occur if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 (refer to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such...
Users Manual
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... different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your mouse to boot. When the power is turned off, the battery on your keyboard to move through configuration items. •• When the system is turned on the motherboard. Or you want. Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 23 - You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to...
... different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your mouse to boot. When the power is turned off, the battery on your keyboard to move through configuration items. •• When the system is turned on the motherboard. Or you want. Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 23 - You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to...
Users Manual
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... on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override (Note) Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Active Cores Control (Note) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in order to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. This feature only works for Early Power On (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Flex...
... on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override (Note) Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Active Cores Control (Note) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in order to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. This feature only works for Early Power On (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Flex...
Users Manual
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... instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency...
... instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency...
Users Manual
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... to boot after you to configure Load-Line Calibration for Channel C and Channel D memory voltage. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of the memory to 400.0mV. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. The adjustable range is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && DDR CH(A/B) Voltage Protection Allows you make changes on the memory timings...
... to boot after you to configure Load-Line Calibration for Channel C and Channel D memory voltage. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of the memory to 400.0mV. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. The adjustable range is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && DDR CH(A/B) Voltage Protection Allows you make changes on the memory timings...
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.... (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan/pump. && Fan/Pump Stop Enables or disables the fan/pump stop function. You can set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and...
.... (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan/pump. && Fan/Pump Stop Enables or disables the fan/pump stop function. You can set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and...
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...Windows 10 64-bit installation disk 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. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering...
...Windows 10 64-bit installation disk 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. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering...
Users Manual
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... previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows...
... previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows...
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... supported only with a 5V digital LED strip. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to quickly set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs...
... supported only with a 5V digital LED strip. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to quickly set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs...
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.... Exit in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility". After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be set the stripe block size. Once you want to 128 KB. C-2. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of Windows operating system for details on the hard drives to proceed. 4. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1.
.... Exit in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility". After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be set the stripe block size. Once you want to 128 KB. C-2. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of Windows operating system for details on the hard drives to proceed. 4. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1.
Users Manual
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... the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is changed to the location of the driver is as follows: \IRST\f6flpy-x64 4. Boot from AHCI mode. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. The location of the driver. Launch...
... the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is changed to the location of the driver is as follows: \IRST\f6flpy-x64 4. Boot from AHCI mode. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. The location of the driver. Launch...