Unique Features Introduction
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... main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Unique Features 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 to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Select the BIOS update file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS...
... main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Unique Features 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 to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Select the BIOS update file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS...
RAID Setup Guide
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... actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Under Settings\IO Ports, set NVMe RAID mode to RAID (Figure 1). Step: Turn on the motherboard you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to Enabled.) Figure 1 C. Then save the settings and restart your motherboard. UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to configure the SATA controller mode...
... actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Under Settings\IO Ports, set NVMe RAID mode to RAID (Figure 1). Step: Turn on the motherboard you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to Enabled.) Figure 1 C. Then save the settings and restart your motherboard. UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to configure the SATA controller mode...
RAID Setup Guide
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..., select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to your USB thumb drive. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install the operating system. After the operating system is as follows: Windows 64-bit: \Hw10\RAID\x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to load the driver. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to the location of the driver is installed...
..., select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to your USB thumb drive. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install the operating system. After the operating system is as follows: Windows 64-bit: \Hw10\RAID\x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to load the driver. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to the location of the driver is installed...
User Manual
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Table of Contents X570 AORUS PRO (WIFI) Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 12 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-8 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 25 2-1 Startup Screen 25 2-2 The Main Menu 26 2-3 Favorites (F11 27 2-4 Tweaker...28 2-5 Settings...30 2-6 System Info...35 2-7 Boot...36 2-8 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1...
Table of Contents X570 AORUS PRO (WIFI) Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 12 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-8 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 25 2-1 Startup Screen 25 2-2 The Main Menu 26 2-3 Favorites (F11 27 2-4 Tweaker...28 2-5 Settings...30 2-6 System Info...35 2-7 Boot...36 2-8 Save & Exit...39 Chapter 3 Appendix...40 3-1...
User Manual
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... LAN B_BIOS M_BIOS 110 80 PCIEX16 60 42 PCIEX1_1 BAT CODEC 110 80 PCIEX8 60 42 PCIEX1_2 X570 AORUS PRO (WIFI) PCIEX4 F_AUDIO LED_C1 USB 2.0 Hub M2B_SOCKET M2A_SOCKET AMD X570 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT iTE® Super I/O CLR_CMOS SATA3 4 2 0 531 D_LED1 Box Contents F_USB2 EC_TEMP2 F_USB30_2 TPM F_USB1 SYS_FAN6_PUMP F_PANEL F_USB30_1 55 X570 AORUS PRO or X570 AORUS PRO WIFI motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Four SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One RGB LED...
... LAN B_BIOS M_BIOS 110 80 PCIEX16 60 42 PCIEX1_1 BAT CODEC 110 80 PCIEX8 60 42 PCIEX1_2 X570 AORUS PRO (WIFI) PCIEX4 F_AUDIO LED_C1 USB 2.0 Hub M2B_SOCKET M2A_SOCKET AMD X570 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT iTE® Super I/O CLR_CMOS SATA3 4 2 0 531 D_LED1 Box Contents F_USB2 EC_TEMP2 F_USB30_2 TPM F_USB1 SYS_FAN6_PUMP F_PANEL F_USB30_1 55 X570 AORUS PRO or X570 AORUS PRO WIFI motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Four SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One RGB LED...
User Manual
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... * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Communication BLUETOOTH 5.0 Modulej Support for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD X570 Memory Onboard Graphics (Note 1) Audio ...
... * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Communication BLUETOOTH 5.0 Modulej Support for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD X570 Memory Onboard Graphics (Note 1) Audio ...
User Manual
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...) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. j Only for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)j 1 x HDMI port 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the X570 AORUS PRO WIFI...
...) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. j Only for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)j 1 x HDMI port 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the X570 AORUS PRO WIFI...
User Manual
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... your graphics cards for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in Dual Channel mode. 1. Browse to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Refer to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration (Note 1) A. Dual Channel mode cannot be needed or not depending on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- Step 3: Plug the display cable...
... your graphics cards for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in Dual Channel mode. 1. Browse to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Refer to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration (Note 1) A. Dual Channel mode cannot be needed or not depending on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- Step 3: Plug the display cable...
User Manual
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...specification. You can use this port for USB devices. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Note 3)/Gen 1 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Note 3)/Gen 1 specification and is compatible to a place where the signal is occurring j Only for the X570 AORUS PRO WIFI. •• When removing the cable connected to the USB 2.0 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this connector to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 13 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED...
...specification. You can use this port for USB devices. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Note 3)/Gen 1 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Note 3)/Gen 1 specification and is compatible to a place where the signal is occurring j Only for the X570 AORUS PRO WIFI. •• When removing the cable connected to the USB 2.0 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this connector to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 13 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED...
User Manual
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... local environmental regulations. - 23 - S F_ Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values B •• Always turn off 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 BIOS configurations). _3 U F_USB3 20) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3.
... local environmental regulations. - 23 - S F_ Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values B •• Always turn off 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 BIOS configurations). _3 U F_USB3 20) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3.
User Manual
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... use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. 22) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LEDF_iUsSoB3n, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is not working properly after system power...
... use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. 22) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LEDF_iUsSoB3n, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is not working properly after system power...
User Manual
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... BIOS Version: E2) Function Keys There are for optimum performance. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the system in system's failure to accept or enter a sub-menu. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power...
... BIOS Version: E2) Function Keys There are for optimum performance. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the system in system's failure to accept or enter a sub-menu. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power...
User Manual
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... users only and we recommend you to determine whether to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set in system's failure to let the CPU enter C states. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be reduced during system halt state to CPU, chipset, or memory...
... users only and we recommend you to determine whether to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set in system's failure to let the CPU enter C states. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be reduced during system halt state to CPU, chipset, or memory...
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... to boot after you make changes on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to determine whether to manually change the CLDO_VDDP voltage. && IOMMU (Note 1) Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the memory timings. Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is...
... to boot after you make changes on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to determine whether to manually change the CLDO_VDDP voltage. && IOMMU (Note 1) Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the memory timings. Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is...
User Manual
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... is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMA Auto. && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. 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. PCIe 3 Slot (Note) Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && HD Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio...
... is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMA Auto. && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. 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. PCIe 3 Slot (Note) Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && HD Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio...
User Manual
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... when LEDs in System Power On State is an interface specification that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set to AHCI mode. This should be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or...
... when LEDs in System Power On State is an interface specification that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set to AHCI mode. This should be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or...
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... A/B/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/PM_CLDO12/ +3.3V/+5V/CHIPSET Core/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of each slot. If the system chassis cover is subject to the hardware specification of fan/pump installed and sets the...
... A/B/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/PM_CLDO12/ +3.3V/+5V/CHIPSET Core/+12V/VCORE SOC Displays the current system voltages. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of each slot. If the system chassis cover is subject to the hardware specification of fan/pump installed and sets the...
User Manual
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.... && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. - 36 - Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on 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 prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Or if you want to install...
.... && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. - 36 - Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on 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 prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Or if you want to install...
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... all BIOS settings. - 37 - Type the password again and press . Differing from the network. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM...
... all BIOS settings. - 37 - Type the password again and press . Differing from the network. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM...
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... Setup. 2. Then enter the Settings\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your motherboard. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to the Array Management screen. Steps: Turn on your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in the SATA/M.2 connectors on RAID level, array name, array capacity, etc. (Note) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus described in the RAID array and set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to Disabled...
... Setup. 2. Then enter the Settings\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your motherboard. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to the Array Management screen. Steps: Turn on your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in the SATA/M.2 connectors on RAID level, array name, array capacity, etc. (Note) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus described in the RAID array and set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to Disabled...