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... motherboard model. 2. With Q-Flash you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST or click the Q-Flash icon (or press the key) in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to enter MS-DOS mode. 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. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will download the latest BIOS file...
... motherboard model. 2. With Q-Flash you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST or click the Q-Flash icon (or press the key) in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to enter MS-DOS mode. 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. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will download the latest BIOS file...
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... 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 execute. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select the BIOS update file. 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 save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using...
... 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 execute. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select the BIOS update file. 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 save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using...
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... disable the fast boot function to shorten OS boot time. •• Next Boot After AC Power Loss: This option is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you configure the settings, click Save to save and click Exit. It allows you to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 16 - 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power...
... disable the fast boot function to shorten OS boot time. •• Next Boot After AC Power Loss: This option is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you configure the settings, click Save to save and click Exit. It allows you to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 16 - 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power...
RAID Setup Guide
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... proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. C-2. Press + to Configure" (Figure 9). AMD-RAID Controller BIOS (8.1.0-00046) (c) 2012-2017 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Enabled. Steps: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to configure a RAID array. Press...
... proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. C-2. Press + to Configure" (Figure 9). AMD-RAID Controller BIOS (8.1.0-00046) (c) 2012-2017 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Enabled. Steps: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to configure a RAID array. Press...
RAID Setup Guide
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...-bit: \Hw10\RAID\x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to load the driver appears, select Browse. When the screen requesting you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to install the operating system. Step 3: Insert the USB...
...-bit: \Hw10\RAID\x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to load the driver appears, select Browse. When the screen requesting you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to install the operating system. Step 3: Insert the USB...
User Manual
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... of Contents X470 AORUS GAMING 7 WIFI Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 11 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-8 Onboard LEDs, Buttons, and Switches 14 1-9 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 25 2-1 Startup Screen 25 2-2 The Main Menu 26 2-3 M.I.T...27 2-4 System...31 2-5 BIOS...32 2-6 Peripherals...35 2-7 Chipset...37 2-8 Power...38...
... of Contents X470 AORUS GAMING 7 WIFI Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 11 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-8 Onboard LEDs, Buttons, and Switches 14 1-9 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 25 2-1 Startup Screen 25 2-2 The Main Menu 26 2-3 M.I.T...27 2-4 System...31 2-5 BIOS...32 2-6 Peripherals...35 2-7 Chipset...37 2-8 Power...38...
User Manual
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... AMD X470 M2B_SOCKET iTE® Super I/O 42 SYS_FAN6_PUMP EC_TEMP2 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT CLR_CMOS SATA3 024 135 F_AUDIO D_LED1 TPM LED_C1 F_USB1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN3 F_USB30_2 F_PANEL F_USB30_1 Box Contents 55 X470AORUS GAMING 7 WIFI motherboard 55 M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s) 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 One Wi-Fi antenna 55 Wireless module driver disk 55 One GC-SLI2PL bridge connector 55 User's Manual 55 One digital LED strip adapter cable 55 Quick Installation Guide...
... AMD X470 M2B_SOCKET iTE® Super I/O 42 SYS_FAN6_PUMP EC_TEMP2 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT CLR_CMOS SATA3 024 135 F_AUDIO D_LED1 TPM LED_C1 F_USB1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN3 F_USB30_2 F_PANEL F_USB30_1 Box Contents 55 X470AORUS GAMING 7 WIFI motherboard 55 M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s) 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 One Wi-Fi antenna 55 Wireless module driver disk 55 One GC-SLI2PL bridge connector 55 User's Manual 55 One digital LED strip adapter cable 55 Quick Installation Guide...
User Manual
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... install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8) * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel, with the PCIEX16 slot. AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation processors - AMD Ryzen™ 1st Generation processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD X470 Memory Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support...
... install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8) * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel, with the PCIEX16 slot. AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation processors - AMD Ryzen™ 1st Generation processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD X470 Memory Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support...
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... PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots.) Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 11 - Browse to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. C-2. When enabling Dual Channel mode...
... PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots.) Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 11 - Browse to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. C-2. When enabling Dual Channel mode...
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To change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Clear CMOS Button Use this connector to connect an antenna. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed. •• Always turn on , or the system may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur...
To change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Clear CMOS Button Use this connector to connect an antenna. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed. •• Always turn on , or the system may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur...
User Manual
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... S_ 2 2 Power (5V) 7 GND _ 3 USB DX- 8 GND B 4 USB DY- 9 No Pin 5 USB DX+ 10 NC _U _ F B F_USB3 F 20) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) _0 You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. F_USB3 - 23 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket...
... S_ 2 2 Power (5V) 7 GND _ 3 USB DX- 8 GND B 4 USB DY- 9 No Pin 5 USB DX+ 10 NC _U _ F B F_USB3 F 20) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) _0 You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. F_USB3 - 23 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket...
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... CMOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your keyboard to move through configuration items. •• When the system is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to accept or enter a sub-menu...
... CMOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your keyboard to move through configuration items. •• When the system is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to accept or enter a sub-menu...
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...-Threading technology. This feature only works for operating systems that support this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is present only when you to select the number of CPU cores to enable (the number of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) && Opcache Control Enables or disables Opcache. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory...
...-Threading technology. This feature only works for operating systems that support this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is present only when you to select the number of CPU cores to enable (the number of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) && Opcache Control Enables or disables Opcache. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory...
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... configurable. Actual operation mode is displayed according to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the PCI Express slots to your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/CPU VDD18/DDRVtt A/B/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/DDRVpp A/B/+3.3V/+5V/CHIPSET Core 2.5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages...
... configurable. Actual operation mode is displayed according to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the PCI Express slots to your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/CPU VDD18/DDRVtt A/B/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/DDRVpp A/B/+3.3V/+5V/CHIPSET Core 2.5V/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages...
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...-bit, select the optical drive that contains the 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 this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is present only if at least one device for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected...
...-bit, select the optical drive that contains the 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 this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is present only if at least one device for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected...
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... during the POST. Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM 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. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority...
... during the POST. Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM 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. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority...
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... AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the PCI Express graphics cards. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. && RGB Fusion Allows you to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && EHCI Hand-off Determines whether to set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard...
... AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the PCI Express graphics cards. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. && RGB Fusion Allows you to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && EHCI Hand-off Determines whether to set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard...
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... system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. && DAC-UP 2 Rear USB 3.0 (Output Voltage of USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports on LAN configuration and related configuration options. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). - 36 - High-end audio players may connect their drivers are not able to be decoded in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to install...
... system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. && DAC-UP 2 Rear USB 3.0 (Output Voltage of USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports on LAN configuration and related configuration options. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). - 36 - High-end audio players may connect their drivers are not able to be decoded in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to install...
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... the motherboard. If you want to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be included in the SATA/M.2 connectors on your power supply to Apply Changes and press . Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable is recommended that you use the down arrow key to move to the hard drives. C-1. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Then connect the power connectors...
... the motherboard. If you want to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be included in the SATA/M.2 connectors on your power supply to Apply Changes and press . Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable is recommended that you use the down arrow key to move to the hard drives. C-1. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Then connect the power connectors...
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... motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install the operating system. When the screen requesting you are ready to ensure system performance and compatibility. First, select a RAID mode and press . 5. Finally, a message which says "Press to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to enter RAID Option ROM Utility". Use the up or down arrow key to the User Input section on -screen instructions to configure a RAID...
... motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install the operating system. When the screen requesting you are ready to ensure system performance and compatibility. First, select a RAID mode and press . 5. Finally, a message which says "Press to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to enter RAID Option ROM Utility". Use the up or down arrow key to the User Input section on -screen instructions to configure a RAID...