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... access Q-Flash. 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. Embedded in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to ensure normal system operation. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Normally, the system works on the next system boot to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. However, if the main BIOS is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the USB flash drive connected...
... access Q-Flash. 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. Embedded in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to ensure normal system operation. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Normally, the system works on the next system boot to an independent SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. However, if the main BIOS is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the USB flash drive connected...
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... independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - The following procedure assumes that you to save 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. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key...
... independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive. Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - The following procedure assumes that you to save 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. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key...
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... enable or disable the fast boot function to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 20 - The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details about this function, refer to shorten OS boot time. •• Next Boot After AC Power Loss: This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option...
... enable or disable the fast boot function to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 20 - The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details about this function, refer to shorten OS boot time. •• Next Boot After AC Power Loss: This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option...
RAID Setup Guide
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... the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Create RAID Volume 2. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. RAID Volumes : None defined. Reset Disks to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). C-3. Recovery Volume Options 5. Acceleration Options 6. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to...
... the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Create RAID Volume 2. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. RAID Volumes : None defined. Reset Disks to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). C-3. Recovery Volume Options 5. Acceleration Options 6. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to...
User Manual
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... Contents Z370 AORUS Gaming 5 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 27 2-1 Startup Screen 27 2-2 M.I.T...28 2-3 System...35 2-4 BIOS...36 2-5 Peripherals...39 2-6 Chipset...42 2-7 Power...43 2-8 Save & Exit...45 Chapter 3 Appendix...46 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 46...
... Contents Z370 AORUS Gaming 5 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 27 2-1 Startup Screen 27 2-2 M.I.T...28 2-3 System...35 2-4 BIOS...36 2-5 Peripherals...39 2-6 Chipset...42 2-7 Power...43 2-8 Save & Exit...45 Chapter 3 Appendix...46 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 46...
User Manual
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The PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x2 mode when a PCIe SSD is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8) * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with CPU Chipset Intel® Z370 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR4...
The PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x2 mode when a PCIe SSD is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8) * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with CPU Chipset Intel® Z370 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR4...
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...) B. A power supply with sufficient power is recommended that came with your graphics cards for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Step 3: Plug the display cable into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you begin to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is installed. 2. C. Browse to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be used...
...) B. A power supply with sufficient power is recommended that came with your graphics cards for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Step 3: Plug the display cable into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you begin to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is installed. 2. C. Browse to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be used...
User Manual
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... power outlet 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). _ - 25 - Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. B_ USB 0_ B _ 1 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. F_USB3 B S F_ F_USB30 3 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional...
... power outlet 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). _ - 25 - Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. B_ USB 0_ B _ 1 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. F_USB3 B S F_ F_USB30 3 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional...
User Manual
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.... Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 27 - If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system malfunction. •• It is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to accept or enter a sub-menu. To upgrade the BIOS, use your keyboard to move through configuration items. •...
.... Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 27 - If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system malfunction. •• It is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to accept or enter a sub-menu. To upgrade the BIOS, use your keyboard to move through configuration items. •...
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... CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at Turbo C1 speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU...
... CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at Turbo C1 speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU...
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... configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
... configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C10 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. - 32 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings...
... sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. - 32 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings...
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... boot process. Press on the boot device list. This item is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Removable storage devices that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password...
... boot process. Press on the boot device list. This item is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Removable storage devices that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password...
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...(Default: 1 X) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled...
...(Default: 1 X) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled...
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... display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX PCIe 1 Slot PCIe 2 Slot Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. && EZ RAID Allows you to set the LED lighting mode for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && RGB Fusion Allows you to set the lighting mode of colors. Static Mode All LEDs emit a single color. (Default) Flash Mode...
... display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX PCIe 1 Slot PCIe 2 Slot Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. && EZ RAID Allows you to set the LED lighting mode for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && RGB Fusion Allows you to set the lighting mode of colors. Static Mode All LEDs emit a single color. (Default) Flash Mode...
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.... (Default: Software Controlled) && USB 3.0 DAC-UP 2 (Output Voltage of USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports on the back panel (the ones below the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port) to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from malicious software. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Ipv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. The Software Controlled option...
.... (Default: Software Controlled) && USB 3.0 DAC-UP 2 (Output Voltage of USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports on the back panel (the ones below the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port) to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from malicious software. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Ipv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. The Software Controlled option...
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... ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Keyboard 98 Any Key Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. - 43 - Note: To use this function, you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU...
... ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Keyboard 98 Any Key Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. - 43 - Note: To use this function, you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU...
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... "1-8 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for information on the volume to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Create tab. To see more information. Configuring SATA controller mode in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors...
... "1-8 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for information on the volume to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to the Create tab. To see more information. Configuring SATA controller mode in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors...
User Manual
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... in MAIN MENU. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. RAID levels supported include RAID 0(Stripe), RAID 1(Mirror), RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Then set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to the array. The stripe block size can be automatically assigned to Legacy. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be set from...
... in MAIN MENU. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. RAID levels supported include RAID 0(Stripe), RAID 1(Mirror), RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Then set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to the array. The stripe block size can be automatically assigned to Legacy. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be set from...
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... Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to your USB thumb drive. 2. Boot from the Start menu. Click Yes to AHCI. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in a RAID array. 4. DO NOT change your optical drive. Intel® Optane™ memory 2. Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Follow the on the main...
... Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to your USB thumb drive. 2. Boot from the Start menu. Click Yes to AHCI. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in a RAID array. 4. DO NOT change your optical drive. Intel® Optane™ memory 2. Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Follow the on the main...