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... GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. During the POST, press the key to a specific USB port. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST...
... GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. During the POST, press the key to a specific USB port. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST...
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... the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select Q-Flash to access Q-Flash. 2. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash B. When updating the BIOS, choose the 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...
... the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select Q-Flash to access Q-Flash. 2. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash B. When updating the BIOS, choose the 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...
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...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 LEDs and Buttons 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...41 2-4 System...50 2-5 BIOS...51 2-6 Peripherals...54 2-7 Chipset...56 2-8 Power...57 2-9 Save & Exit...59 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 61 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 61 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating...
...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 LEDs and Buttons 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...41 2-4 System...50 2-5 BIOS...51 2-6 Peripherals...54 2-7 Chipset...56 2-8 Power...57 2-9 Save & Exit...59 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 61 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 61 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating...
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... PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technologies 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/ x2 SSD support) (M2M_32G)(M2Q_32G) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_32G) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 CPU: - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Chipset: - 1 x USB Type...
... PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technologies 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/ x2 SSD support) (M2M_32G)(M2Q_32G) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_32G) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 CPU: - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Chipset: - 1 x USB Type...
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...; 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB Type-C™ header with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
...; 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB Type-C™ header with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
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... slot cover from the slot. - 19 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with a screw. 5. Turn on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card...
... slot cover from the slot. - 19 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with a screw. 5. Turn on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card...
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Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slots. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Hardware Installation - 20 - A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual of your graphics cards. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on top of identical brand...
Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slots. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Hardware Installation - 20 - A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual of your graphics cards. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on top of identical brand...
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... users to quickly turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is not working properly after system power-on , that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. CPU VGA DRAM CPU: CPU status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED DRAM: Memory status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED BOOT Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration...
... users to quickly turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is not working properly after system power-on , that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. CPU VGA DRAM CPU: CPU status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED DRAM: Memory status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED BOOT Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration...
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... the CPU or the system may result in damage to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Pin No. Hardware Installation Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 SENSOR IN 2 GND - 27 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design...
... the CPU or the system may result in damage to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Pin No. Hardware Installation Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 SENSOR IN 2 GND - 27 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design...
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...) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Plug in the power cord and restart 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . B_ USB 0_ B •• Always turn off your computer. Hardware Installation
...) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Plug in the power cord and restart 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . B_ USB 0_ B •• Always turn off your computer. Hardware Installation
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... version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on . To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. When the power is a Windows-based utility...
... version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on . To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. When the power is a Windows-based utility...
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... virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && Global C-state Control Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6 mode in independent partitions. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. This feature only works for the installed CPU. The C6 state is dependent on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings...
... virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && Global C-state Control Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6 mode in independent partitions. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. This feature only works for the installed CPU. The C6 state is dependent on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings...
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... starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. BIOS Setup 2-5 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup...
... starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. BIOS Setup 2-5 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup...
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...&& SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && 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...
...&& SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && 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...
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... Off States Allows you to be used in system S3/S4/S5 state. This feature is 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. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 54 -
... Off States Allows you to be used in system S3/S4/S5 state. This feature is 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. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 54 -
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...(Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. BIOS Setup High-end audio players may connect their drivers are installed and their own external USB power source. Voltage Compensation +0.1V Adds 0.1V to the original output voltage. Voltage Compensation +0.2V Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage. Voltage Compensation +0.3V Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage. && OnBoard LAN Controller (LAN1) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && OnBoard LAN Controller (LAN2) Enables or disables the onboard LAN...
...(Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. BIOS Setup High-end audio players may connect their drivers are installed and their own external USB power source. Voltage Compensation +0.1V Adds 0.1V to the original output voltage. Voltage Compensation +0.2V Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage. Voltage Compensation +0.3V Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage. && OnBoard LAN Controller (LAN1) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && OnBoard LAN Controller (LAN2) Enables or disables the onboard LAN...
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... the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. The location of the driver. Then repeat Step 2 and Step 3. 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you do not need to install separate RAID/ AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the Hw10 folder under the \Boot folder in Figure 1 appears, select AMD-RAID Controller...
... the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. The location of the driver. Then repeat Step 2 and Step 3. 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you do not need to install separate RAID/ AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the Hw10 folder under the \Boot folder in Figure 1 appears, select AMD-RAID Controller...
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... to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. Chapter 6 Appendix 6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. The picture to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to...
... to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. Chapter 6 Appendix 6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. The picture to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to...
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... microphone functionality. Step 2: Connect your computer. Do not mute the recording volume, or you can set the volumes at the same time. Appendix - 104 - On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the notification...panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the right of the Recording Volume slider. Then configure the jack for the microphone, you 'll not be used at a middle level. 6-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 3: Go to record the sound...
... microphone functionality. Step 2: Connect your computer. Do not mute the recording volume, or you can set the volumes at the same time. Appendix - 104 - On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the notification...panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the right of the Recording Volume slider. Then configure the jack for the microphone, you 'll not be used at a middle level. 6-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 3: Go to record the sound...
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... computer is turned on your monitor. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." The problem is verified and solved. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully). The problem is...
... computer is turned on your monitor. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." The problem is verified and solved. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully). The problem is...