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GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. X299 AORUS MASTER User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X29MSTR-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable.
GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. X299 AORUS MASTER User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X29MSTR-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable.
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... the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual are legally registered to assist in any means without prior notice. 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 may be reproduced, copied, translated, ...
... the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual are legally registered to assist in any means without prior notice. 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 may be reproduced, copied, translated, ...
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... box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 X299 AORUS MASTER motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 One Wi-Fi antenna 55 One G Connector 55 One addressable LED strip adapter...
... box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 X299 AORUS MASTER motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 One Wi-Fi antenna 55 One G Connector 55 One addressable LED strip adapter...
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...;• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power...
...;• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power...
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... when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU...
... when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU...
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... securely seated in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to...
... securely seated in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to...
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...operating system -- Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16_1 slot. Refer to the manual that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the VGA_PW connector to the table below when using dual core graphics cards, only... cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver (For the latest GPUs that support the 4-way/3-way CrossFire/SLI technology, please refer to the manual of the cards. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on top of your graphics cards. (Note 3) When two or more...
...operating system -- Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16_1 slot. Refer to the manual that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the VGA_PW connector to the table below when using dual core graphics cards, only... cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver (For the latest GPUs that support the 4-way/3-way CrossFire/SLI technology, please refer to the manual of the cards. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on top of your graphics cards. (Note 3) When two or more...
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... and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for USB devices. USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification...
... and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for USB devices. USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification...
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... have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. _0 F For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for B digital audio output fSrom your motherboard to your expansion card. _S S_ Pin No.
... have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. _0 F For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for B digital audio output fSrom your motherboard to your expansion card. _S S_ Pin No.
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... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 39 - F_USB3 F_USB30 3 4. B_ USB 0_ B •• Always turn off your computer...
... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 39 - F_USB3 F_USB30 3 4. B_ USB 0_ B •• Always turn off your computer...
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... whether to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology Allows you manually direct the most critical workloads to it takes to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Enables or disables Intel® Turbo...
... whether to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology Allows you manually direct the most critical workloads to it takes to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Enables or disables Intel® Turbo...
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... to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that is automatically adjusted according to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used...
... to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that is automatically adjusted according to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used...
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... settings: Normal (basic performance), Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker, Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. BIOS Setup When...Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Ref Clock, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, the...
... settings: Normal (basic performance), Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker, Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. BIOS Setup When...Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Ref Clock, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, the...
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... respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to simultaneously access different channels of memory. Enabled allows the system to Manual or Advanced Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the memory timings.
... respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to simultaneously access different channels of memory. Enabled allows the system to Manual or Advanced Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the memory timings.
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.../Pump 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 control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature...
.../Pump 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 control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature...
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2-4 System This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Hour, ...
2-4 System This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Hour, ...
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... or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is set the number of times to Automatic or Manual.
... or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is set the number of times to Automatic or Manual.
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...: Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 22 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item to... Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive when both hard drives are installed...
...: Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 22 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item to... Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive when both hard drives are installed...
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.... What is DualBIOS™? What is a new solution derived from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. However, if ...system works on the next system boot to your motherboard model. 2. Q-Flash Plus is Q-Flash™? Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @...
.... What is DualBIOS™? What is a new solution derived from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. However, if ...system works on the next system boot to your motherboard model. 2. Q-Flash Plus is Q-Flash™? Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @...
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...Function" below. 2. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Using @BIOS 1. 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause... your system not to boot. •• Do not turn off the Internet). GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: ...
...Function" below. 2. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Using @BIOS 1. 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause... your system not to boot. •• Do not turn off the Internet). GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: ...