Audio Setup Guide
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... Audio Manager. all at the same time. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. 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. The picture to be Side speaker out through the audio driver. High...
... Audio Manager. all at the same time. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. 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. The picture to be Side speaker out through the audio driver. High...
Audio Setup Guide
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..., preventing the volume from being too high or too low. (Note) Whether this feature, connect your headworn audio device to set the level of your motherboard model. - 3 - The Headphone Power list below allows you wish to the Line out jack on the Sound Effects tab. C. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click...
..., preventing the volume from being too high or too low. (Note) Whether this feature, connect your headworn audio device to set the level of your motherboard model. - 3 - The Headphone Power list below allows you wish to the Line out jack on the Sound Effects tab. C. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click...
Unique Features Introduction
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... Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 BIOS Setup...10 2-4 Color Temperature 11 2-5 Cloud Station...12 2-6 EasyTune...17 2-7 Easy RAID...18 2-8 Fast Boot...20 2-9 Game Boost...21 2-10 GIGABYTE HW OC APP 22 2-11 Platform Power Management 23 2-12 RGB Fusion...24 2-13 Smart TimeLock...26 2-14 Smart Keyboard...27 2-15 Smart Backup... HUD...30 2-17 System Information Viewer 31 2-18 USB Blocker...32 2-19 USB DAC-UP 2...33 2-20 V-Tuner...34 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison. The software setup menus are for reference only.
... Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 BIOS Setup...10 2-4 Color Temperature 11 2-5 Cloud Station...12 2-6 EasyTune...17 2-7 Easy RAID...18 2-8 Fast Boot...20 2-9 Game Boost...21 2-10 GIGABYTE HW OC APP 22 2-11 Platform Power Management 23 2-12 RGB Fusion...24 2-13 Smart TimeLock...26 2-14 Smart Keyboard...27 2-15 Smart Backup... HUD...30 2-17 System Information Viewer 31 2-18 USB Blocker...32 2-19 USB DAC-UP 2...33 2-20 V-Tuner...34 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison. The software setup menus are for reference only.
Unique Features Introduction
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... What is Q-Flash™? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. With Q-Flash you to enter MS-DOS mode. Motherboards that matches your computer. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment....BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode...
... What is Q-Flash™? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. With Q-Flash you to enter MS-DOS mode. Motherboards that matches your computer. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment....BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode...
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Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select Q-Flash to access Q-Flash. 2. Updating the BIOS In the main menu ...
Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select Q-Flash to access Q-Flash. 2. Updating the BIOS In the main menu ...
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... bmp, and gif. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update ...Click Upload new image in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be able to complete. 3. 1-2 Updating the BIOS with your motherboard model. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2....
... bmp, and gif. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update ...Click Upload new image in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be able to complete. 3. 1-2 Updating the BIOS with your motherboard model. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2....
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.... Wait for normal operation. - 6 - Before You Begin 1. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. B. After the main BIOS is complete. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must use the FAT32/16 file system and ...
.... Wait for normal operation. - 6 - Before You Begin 1. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard model. 2. B. After the main BIOS is complete. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must use the FAT32/16 file system and ...
Unique Features Introduction
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.... Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may...on the Start menu (Figure 2). Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on motherboard specifications. - 7 - In Desktop mode, click...
.... Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may...on the Start menu (Figure 2). Supported functions of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on motherboard specifications. - 7 - In Desktop mode, click...
Unique Features Introduction
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... 4 seconds, the system will be turned off upon the return of the AC power. •• ErP: Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. •• AC BACK: Determines the state of power from the available devices. •• Bootup NumLock State: Allows you to... system consume least power in MS-DOS mode using the power button. The system stays off instantly. If the power button is turned on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Description Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode.
... 4 seconds, the system will be turned off upon the return of the AC power. •• ErP: Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. •• AC BACK: Determines the state of power from the available devices. •• Bootup NumLock State: Allows you to... system consume least power in MS-DOS mode using the power button. The system stays off instantly. If the power button is turned on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Description Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode.
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Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on your computer. - 15 - HW MONIT Allows ... reboot or shut down /reset the PC when needed. CONTROL Allows you with three preset overclocking configurations. INFO Displays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and memory. The Remote OC Interface Using Remote OC Step 1: On the host computer, launch Remote OC and enable Remote OC Function.
Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on your computer. - 15 - HW MONIT Allows ... reboot or shut down /reset the PC when needed. CONTROL Allows you with three preset overclocking configurations. INFO Displays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and memory. The Remote OC Interface Using Remote OC Step 1: On the host computer, launch Remote OC and enable Remote OC Function.
Unique Features Introduction
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...save the current settings to set hotkeys for your system for these components. Available functions in damage to achieve desired system performance. 2-6 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is not supported. After making changes, be sure to restart your profiles. The Advanced Power tab allows you to a profile. ...as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune, or system instability or other unexpected results may vary by motherboard model and CPU. You can create up to fine-tune their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that allows ...
...save the current settings to set hotkeys for your system for these components. Available functions in damage to achieve desired system performance. 2-6 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is not supported. After making changes, be sure to restart your profiles. The Advanced Power tab allows you to a profile. ...as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune, or system instability or other unexpected results may vary by motherboard model and CPU. You can create up to fine-tune their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that allows ...
Unique Features Introduction
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XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. All with a simple click of a button, XHD helps to RAID mode 3. Intel® SATA controller driver installed 5. An Intel® Chipset motherboard supporting RAID 2. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed 4. System Requirements 1. B. Using XHD...
XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. All with a simple click of a button, XHD helps to RAID mode 3. Intel® SATA controller driver installed 5. An Intel® Chipset motherboard supporting RAID 2. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed 4. System Requirements 1. B. Using XHD...
Unique Features Introduction
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2-10 GIGABYTE HW OC APP GIGABYTE HW OC APP allows you change the CPU frequency as well as an array of your USB charging cable to the white USB port on the motherboard back panel and the other end... to your smart phone/tablet device. On Your Computer: 1. Turn on USB Tethering on your computer. - 22 - Start GIGABYTE HW OC APP and ...it from a smart phone/tablet device at the BIOS level without the need to work with the "GIGABYTE HW OC" app installed on the go. On the Smart Phone/Tablet Device 1. Change the available values...
2-10 GIGABYTE HW OC APP GIGABYTE HW OC APP allows you change the CPU frequency as well as an array of your USB charging cable to the white USB port on the motherboard back panel and the other end... to your smart phone/tablet device. On Your Computer: 1. Turn on USB Tethering on your computer. - 22 - Start GIGABYTE HW OC APP and ...it from a smart phone/tablet device at the BIOS level without the need to work with the "GIGABYTE HW OC" app installed on the go. On the Smart Phone/Tablet Device 1. Change the available values...
Unique Features Introduction
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... the onboard LEDs and rear panel LEDs (Note 1) while in and fade out. The RGB Fusion Interface Using RGB Fusion •• The icon on motherboards with your handheld devices. (Note 2) •• Basic (Note 3): Allows to you to configure the lighting behaviour of colors. Music ─ All ...right corner: Allows you to enable or disable the LED lighting. The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on and off. Wave ─ A full color spectrum cascades throughout the armor LED. Double Flash ─ All LEDs ...
... the onboard LEDs and rear panel LEDs (Note 1) while in and fade out. The RGB Fusion Interface Using RGB Fusion •• The icon on motherboards with your handheld devices. (Note 2) •• Basic (Note 3): Allows to you to configure the lighting behaviour of colors. Music ─ All ...right corner: Allows you to enable or disable the LED lighting. The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on and off. Wave ─ A full color spectrum cascades throughout the armor LED. Double Flash ─ All LEDs ...
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... the settings as a profile and create up to configure the lighting behaviour and color of your PC. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 25 - Off ─ Disable the selected region LEDs. Double Flash ─ The selected region LEDs flash in and fade out. You can customize the Color...
... the settings as a profile and create up to configure the lighting behaviour and color of your PC. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 25 - Off ─ Disable the selected region LEDs. Double Flash ─ The selected region LEDs flash in and fade out. You can customize the Color...
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... Reset button can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. Please note, the recording will be shown in relation to overall fan workload after calibration. 2-17 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in system...
... Reset button can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. Please note, the recording will be shown in relation to overall fan workload after calibration. 2-17 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in system...
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... Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage. • Voltage Compensation +0.3V: Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage. (Note) Connectors available may vary by motherboard. - 33 - The USB DAC-UP 2 Interface Using USB DAC-UP 2 Click the drop down list on the front or back panel to strengthen the stability... of your USB device(s). After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. Then click Apply. 2-19 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector...
... Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage. • Voltage Compensation +0.3V: Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage. (Note) Connectors available may vary by motherboard. - 33 - The USB DAC-UP 2 Interface Using USB DAC-UP 2 Click the drop down list on the front or back panel to strengthen the stability... of your USB device(s). After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. Then click Apply. 2-19 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector...
RAID Setup Guide
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... drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. B. Install SATA... SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create RAID array on the motherboard.
... drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. B. Install SATA... SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create RAID array on the motherboard.
RAID Setup Guide
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... is enabled. Go to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (Figure 1). Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-2." B. Figure 1 Step 2: To use the EZ RAID feature...in "C-1." The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Configuring SATA controller mode in...
... is enabled. Go to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (Figure 1). Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-2." B. Figure 1 Step 2: To use the EZ RAID feature...in "C-1." The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Configuring SATA controller mode in...
RAID Setup Guide
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... steps. C-1. Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Create tab. Click Proceed to select a RAID level. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press . (Figure 2) Step 2: Figure 2 Go to the...
... steps. C-1. Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Create tab. Click Proceed to select a RAID level. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press . (Figure 2) Step 2: Figure 2 Go to the...