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...X570S AORUS ELITE (AX) Motherboard Layout 4 X570S AORUS ELITE (AX) Motherboard Block Diagram 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 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 25 2-1 Startup Screen 25 2-2 The Main Menu 26 2-3 Smart Fan 6 27 2-4 Favorites (F11 28 2-5 Tweaker...29 2-6 Settings...32 2-7 System Info...37 2-8 Boot...38 2-9 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set...
...X570S AORUS ELITE (AX) Motherboard Layout 4 X570S AORUS ELITE (AX) Motherboard Block Diagram 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 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 25 2-1 Startup Screen 25 2-2 The Main Menu 26 2-3 Smart Fan 6 27 2-4 Favorites (F11 28 2-5 Tweaker...29 2-6 Settings...32 2-7 System Info...37 2-8 Boot...38 2-9 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set...
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... back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 1.2 Gbps data rate (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.) MM Only for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD X570 Memory Onboard Graphics (Note 1) Audio AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series/3000 Series Processors: - BLUETOOTH 5.2 - Support...
... back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 1.2 Gbps data rate (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.) MM Only for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD X570 Memory Onboard Graphics (Note 1) Audio AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series/3000 Series Processors: - BLUETOOTH 5.2 - Support...
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.../2000 Series Processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode - AMD Ryzen™ 3000 G-Series/2000 G-Series Processors support PCIe 3.0 x8 mode * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is populated, the PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x2 mode. Supporting PCIe 4.0 (Note 2)/3.0 x4 mode 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX2), integrated in the Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 4.0 (Note 2)/3.0 x2 mode * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header - 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports...
.../2000 Series Processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode - AMD Ryzen™ 3000 G-Series/2000 G-Series Processors support PCIe 3.0 x8 mode * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is populated, the PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x2 mode. Supporting PCIe 4.0 (Note 2)/3.0 x4 mode 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX2), integrated in the Chipset: - Supporting PCIe 4.0 (Note 2)/3.0 x2 mode * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header - 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports...
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...; Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 MM Only for X570S AORUS ELITE AX...
...; Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 MM Only for X570S AORUS ELITE AX...
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...; Software Operating System Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. RGB Fusion - Fast Boot - X570S AORUS ELITE AX X570S AORUS ELITE Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of apps. - 10 - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model.
...; Software Operating System Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. RGB Fusion - Fast Boot - X570S AORUS ELITE AX X570S AORUS ELITE Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of apps. - 10 - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model.
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... to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of the memory. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)j Use this port for X570S AORUS ELITE AX. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 12 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it is installed. 2. Tighten the antennas to connect an antenna. MM Only for USB devices. The four memory sockets are...
... to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of the memory. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)j Use this port for X570S AORUS ELITE AX. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 12 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it is installed. 2. Tighten the antennas to connect an antenna. MM Only for USB devices. The four memory sockets are...
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... default sound playback device to connect your system is off (S5 shutdown state). After installing the HDMI device, make sure to insert the USB flash drive into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you to update the BIOS when your HDMI-supported monitor. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to connect rear speakers. (Note 1) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LAN port LEDs. Use this audio...
... default sound playback device to connect your system is off (S5 shutdown state). After installing the HDMI device, make sure to insert the USB flash drive into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you to update the BIOS when your HDMI-supported monitor. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to connect rear speakers. (Note 1) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of the LAN port LEDs. Use this audio...
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... the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control Connector Maximum Current Maximum Power CPU_FAN...
... the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 1 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control Connector Maximum Current Maximum Power CPU_FAN...
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.../S4 sleep state 1 23 2 20 or powered off your systemB using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on when the hard drive is detected at sS_y_stem startup. configure the way to turn off (S5). 1 19 •• PW (Power Switch): PWR_LED- PWR_LED+ CI+ RES+ HD- 1 23 Connects to the pin assignments...
.../S4 sleep state 1 23 2 20 or powered off your systemB using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on when the hard drive is detected at sS_y_stem startup. configure the way to turn off (S5). 1 19 •• PW (Power Switch): PWR_LED- PWR_LED+ CI+ RES+ HD- 1 23 Connects to the pin assignments...
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... is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you can use your keyboard to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. When the power is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating...
... is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you can use your keyboard to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. When the power is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating...
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... the CPU being installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to alter the voltage for the GPU. The adjustable range is present only when you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on the CPU being installed. && GFX Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you to manually set the core...
... the CPU being installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to alter the voltage for the GPU. The adjustable range is present only when you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on the CPU being installed. && GFX Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you to manually set the core...
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... Mode Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. (Default: Auto) && CPPC (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC feature. (Default: Auto) && CPPC Preferred Cores (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC Preferred Cores feature. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data 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. && XMP High Frequency Support...
... Mode Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. (Default: Auto) && CPPC (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC feature. (Default: Auto) && CPPC Preferred Cores (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC Preferred Cores feature. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data 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. && XMP High Frequency Support...
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... installed memory. && Power Down Enable Enables or disables Power Down support. (Default: Auto) && CPU Vcore/Dynamic Vcore(DVID)/VCORE SOC/Dynamic VCORE SOC(DVID)/CPU VDD18/ CPU VDDP/DRAM Voltage (CH A/B)/DDRVPP Voltage (CH A/B)/DRAM Termination (CH A/B)/VDDP Voltage Control (Note)/VDDG Voltage Control (Note) These items allow you to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages. CPU/VRM Settings This submenu allows you install a CPU that supports this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing...
... installed memory. && Power Down Enable Enables or disables Power Down support. (Default: Auto) && CPU Vcore/Dynamic Vcore(DVID)/VCORE SOC/Dynamic VCORE SOC(DVID)/CPU VDD18/ CPU VDDP/DRAM Voltage (CH A/B)/DDRVPP Voltage (CH A/B)/DRAM Termination (CH A/B)/VDDP Voltage Control (Note)/VDDG Voltage Control (Note) These items allow you to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages. CPU/VRM Settings This submenu allows you install a CPU that supports this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing...
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... 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 PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this item to Disabled. && PCIEX16 Bifurcation Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default) UMA Specified Sets the...
... 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 PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this item to Disabled. && PCIEX16 Bifurcation Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default) UMA Specified Sets the...
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... Displays information on your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) - 34 - && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set...
... Displays information on your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) - 34 - && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set...
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... PCI Express slots and M.2 connectors to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is present only when you can press to set the operation mode of media. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to abort the PXE boot. This item is configurable when LEDs...
... PCI Express slots and M.2 connectors to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is present only when you can press to set the operation mode of media. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to abort the PXE boot. This item is configurable when LEDs...
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... boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No". && PCIe ASPM Mode Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to CPU/Chipset's PCI Express bus. (Default: Disabled) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && TSME Enables or disables TSME support. (Default: Auto) && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default...
... boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No". && PCIe ASPM Mode Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to CPU/Chipset's PCI Express bus. (Default: Disabled) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && TSME Enables or disables TSME support. (Default: Auto) && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default...
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... USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Differing from the network. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You will be requested to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled...
... USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Differing from the network. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You will be requested to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled...
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... M.2, and SATA connectors. - 42 - Under Settings\IO Ports, set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• An Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the motherboard. Then save the settings and restart your computer. (If you use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus...
... M.2, and SATA connectors. - 42 - Under Settings\IO Ports, set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• An Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the motherboard. Then save the settings and restart your computer. (If you use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled.) The BIOS Setup menus...
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... the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on configuring a RAID array. - 43 - UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Then, select a RAID level. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be brought back to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. 4. Boot from the GIGABYTE APP Center to load the driver. Then enter the Settings\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to the previous screen and set CSM Support...
... the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on configuring a RAID array. - 43 - UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Then, select a RAID level. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be brought back to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. 4. Boot from the GIGABYTE APP Center to load the driver. Then enter the Settings\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to the previous screen and set CSM Support...