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X299X DESIGNARE 10G User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X29XDSG-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable.
X299X DESIGNARE 10G User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X29XDSG-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable.
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... rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Example: No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product-related...
... rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Example: No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product-related...
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...; eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) - 6 - Box Contents 55 X299X DESIGNARE 10G motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA cables 55 One Wi-Fi antenna 55 One G Connector 55 One addressable LED strip adapter...
...; eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) - 6 - Box Contents 55 X299X DESIGNARE 10G motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA cables 55 One Wi-Fi antenna 55 One G Connector 55 One addressable LED strip adapter...
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...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
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... driver. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may differ depending the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the ILM. Then do the same to the other to...
... driver. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may differ depending the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the ILM. Then do the same to the other to...
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... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. 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...
... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. 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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... 2) (Refer to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver ... "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install the graphics cards on the PCIEX16_1 slot. Browse to ensure system stability. Refer to the manual that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the VGA_PW connector to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure...
... 2) (Refer to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver ... "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install the graphics cards on the PCIEX16_1 slot. Browse to ensure system stability. Refer to the manual that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the VGA_PW connector to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure...
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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 boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. Hardware Installation B S_ B B S_...
... 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 boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. Hardware Installation B S_ B B S_...
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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 one . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS...
... 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 one . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS...
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... on your overall system configurations. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU BCLK Frequency Allows you to manually set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering...
... on your overall system configurations. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU BCLK Frequency Allows you to manually set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering...
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... disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 allows the system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you manually direct the most critical workloads to fine-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto) && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex...
... disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 allows the system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you manually direct the most critical workloads to fine-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto) && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex...
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... long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. This item is exceeded, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limitsis set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Residency...
... long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. This item is exceeded, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limitsis set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) dd Turbo Residency...
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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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... the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to update the BIOS or back up the current BIOS...
... the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to update the BIOS or back up the current BIOS...
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... 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 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will... hard drives are installed in the operating system. e. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0...
... 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 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will... hard drives are installed in the operating system. e. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0...
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... from DualBIOS™. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to ensure normal system operation. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in BIOS ...Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and...
... from DualBIOS™. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to ensure normal system operation. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in BIOS ...Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and...
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... Function" below. 2. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard model. 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: Click...will be flashed matches your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Click Backup current image to change the boot-up logo. After Updating...
... Function" below. 2. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard model. 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: Click...will be flashed matches your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Click Backup current image to change the boot-up logo. After Updating...
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... Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on the Speakers tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to manually set up.
... Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on the Speakers tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to manually set up.
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... of life" product. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of electric and electronic devices and their components. Moreover, we at the Customer Care...waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your product's user's manual and we suggest that the information in this document is recycled in a manner that the information contained herein was delivered in, and...
... of life" product. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of electric and electronic devices and their components. Moreover, we at the Customer Care...waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your product's user's manual and we suggest that the information in this document is recycled in a manner that the information contained herein was delivered in, and...
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... to which can be kept as far as described in a residential installation. This booklet is no guarantee that may find the following two conditions: (1) this manual. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.20402. FCC Notice (U.S.A. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to lower output power if such function is connected. •...
... to which can be kept as far as described in a residential installation. This booklet is no guarantee that may find the following two conditions: (1) this manual. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.20402. FCC Notice (U.S.A. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to lower output power if such function is connected. •...