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... BIOS manually. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. Normally, the system works on the next system boot to access Q-Flash. For the sake of your USB flash drive, or hard drive. When both the main and backup BIOS fail during the POST to ensure normal system operation. Before You Begin 1. Z370AORUSGaming7.F1) to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to an independent SATA controller, use the key during system boot, Q-Flash...
... BIOS manually. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. Normally, the system works on the next system boot to access Q-Flash. For the sake of your USB flash drive, or hard drive. When both the main and backup BIOS fail during the POST to ensure normal system operation. Before You Begin 1. Z370AORUSGaming7.F1) to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to an independent SATA controller, use the key during system boot, Q-Flash...
Unique Features Introduction
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... main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. 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 a USB flash drive. Select Q-Flash to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using...
... main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 1: 1. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. 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 a USB flash drive. Select Q-Flash to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using...
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... AC power loss. (This mode is configurable only when BIOS Fast Boot is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in BIOS Setup. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the...
... AC power loss. (This mode is configurable only when BIOS Fast Boot is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in BIOS Setup. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the...
RAID Setup Guide
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... changes and exit BIOS Setup. RAID Volumes : None defined. Step 2: Figure 13 After you want to enter Configuration Utility... Option ROM - 15.8.0.3010 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Recovery Volume Options 5. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Press + to Legacy. All Rights Reserved. 1. Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial...
... changes and exit BIOS Setup. RAID Volumes : None defined. Step 2: Figure 13 After you want to enter Configuration Utility... Option ROM - 15.8.0.3010 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Recovery Volume Options 5. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Press + to Legacy. All Rights Reserved. 1. Physical Deivces : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial...
Users Manual
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...Layout 5 Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING 2.0 Motherboard Layout 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 12 1-4 Installing the Memory 12 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 13 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 13 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 14 1-8 Internal Connectors 16 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 25 2-1 Startup Screen 25 2-2 M.I.T...26 2-3 System...32 2-4 BIOS...33 2-5 Peripherals...36 2-6 Chipset...39 2-7 Power...40 2-8 Save & Exit...42 Chapter 3 Appendix...43 3-1 Configuring a RAID...
...Layout 5 Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING 2.0 Motherboard Layout 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 12 1-4 Installing the Memory 12 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 13 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 13 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 14 1-8 Internal Connectors 16 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 25 2-1 Startup Screen 25 2-2 M.I.T...26 2-3 System...32 2-4 BIOS...33 2-5 Peripherals...36 2-6 Chipset...39 2-7 Power...40 2-8 Save & Exit...42 Chapter 3 Appendix...43 3-1 Configuring a RAID...
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.../2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies (Note) Only for Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI. - 8 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z370 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up...
.../2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies (Note) Only for Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI. - 8 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z370 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up...
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... for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on the fan (pump) you install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. BIOS Setup - Game Boost - Cloud Station - ON/OFF Charge - Easy RAID - Color Temperature - EasyTune - AutoGreen - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI. - 10 - Fast Boot -
... for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on the fan (pump) you install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. BIOS Setup - Game Boost - Cloud Station - ON/OFF Charge - Easy RAID - Color Temperature - EasyTune - AutoGreen - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI. - 10 - Fast Boot -
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...-bit operating system -- C-2. Refer to the manual that support the 3-way CrossFire technology, please refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Dual Channel mode cannot be needed or not depending on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver (For the latest GPUs that came with your graphics cards for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be enabled if only one memory...
...-bit operating system -- C-2. Refer to the manual that support the 3-way CrossFire technology, please refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Dual Channel mode cannot be needed or not depending on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver (For the latest GPUs that came with your graphics cards for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be enabled if only one memory...
Users Manual
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... port LEDs. USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to this port or use this port to connect your operating system.) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to connect an antenna. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) (Note) Use this connector to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING...
... port LEDs. USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to this port or use this port to connect your operating system.) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to connect an antenna. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) (Note) Use this connector to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING...
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... battery is not working properly after system power-on , that meanFs_UthSeB3c0o3rresponding device is replaced with local environmental regulations. 22) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; Damage to your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. S_ _ B _U 3 B SS S U _ __ 3 B 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory deF_faUuSlBts3.FTo clear the CMOS...
... battery is not working properly after system power-on , that meanFs_UthSeB3c0o3rresponding device is replaced with local environmental regulations. 22) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally; Damage to your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. S_ _ B _U 3 B SS S U _ __ 3 B 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory deF_faUuSlBts3.FTo clear the CMOS...
Users Manual
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... turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. 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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing...
... turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. 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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing...
Users Manual
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...control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && No. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of AVX ratio. && Uncore Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology...
...control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && No. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of AVX ratio. && Uncore Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology...
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... enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 31 - && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current...
... enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 31 - && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current...
Users Manual
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... Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-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...
... Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-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...
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... Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (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 LAN controller. (Default...
... Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (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 LAN controller. (Default...
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.... (Default) Flash Mode All LEDs simultaneously flash on configuring a RAID array. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). 2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX 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...
.... (Default) Flash Mode All LEDs simultaneously flash on configuring a RAID array. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). 2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX 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...
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... to operate in a safe environment and protects the software against attacks from malicious software. The Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this feature with an Intel-provided application. (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 Automatic or Manual. High-end audio players may connect their own external USB power source. Voltage Compensation +0.1V Adds...
... to operate in a safe environment and protects the software against attacks from malicious software. The Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this feature with an Intel-provided application. (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 Automatic or Manual. High-end audio players may connect their own external USB power source. Voltage Compensation +0.1V Adds...
Users Manual
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... enabled. To create RAID, set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Then depending the M.2 connector you use , set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled. C-1. Then press to move to select a RAID level. Steps: 1. Go to the Mode tab to the Create tab. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard...
... enabled. To create RAID, set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Then depending the M.2 connector you use , set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration to Disabled. C-1. Then press to move to select a RAID level. Steps: 1. Go to the Mode tab to the Create tab. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard...
Users Manual
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... the Name item and press . Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Disabled. After you have selected the stripe block size, set CSM Support to configure a RAID array. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to be special characters) under the Name item and press . Under Disks item, select the hard drives to BIOS and set the stripe block size. Once you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be included in the...
... the Name item and press . Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Disabled. After you have selected the stripe block size, set CSM Support to configure a RAID array. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to be special characters) under the Name item and press . Under Disks item, select the hard drives to BIOS and set the stripe block size. Once you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be included in the...
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... going to use. The location of the driver. The Optane™ memory must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on -screen instructions to complete the settings, and then the Intel® Optane™ Memory application will cause the Optane™ memory unable to function properly.) (Note) If the system already has Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed, you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process...
... going to use. The location of the driver. The Optane™ memory must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on -screen instructions to complete the settings, and then the Intel® Optane™ Memory application will cause the Optane™ memory unable to function properly.) (Note) If the system already has Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed, you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process...