Unique Features Introduction
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... with the Q-Flash Utility A. 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. Z370AORUSGaming7.F1) to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you to access Q-Flash. During the POST, press the key to enter MS-DOS mode. Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from DualBIOS...
... with the Q-Flash Utility A. 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. Z370AORUSGaming7.F1) to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you to access Q-Flash. During the POST, press the key to enter MS-DOS mode. Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from DualBIOS...
RAID Setup Guide
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...) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 14 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 10 - Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. 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 Enabled. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 14). RAID Volumes : None defined. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Recovery Volume Options 5. Option ROM - 15...
...) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 14 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 10 - Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. 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 Enabled. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 14). RAID Volumes : None defined. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Recovery Volume Options 5. Option ROM - 15...
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...
Users Manual
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... SATA3 4 5 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O LED_C1 D_LED1 TPM F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN2A F_PANEL SYS_FAN2B CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Box Contents 55 Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s) 55 One Wi-Fi antenna * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 5 - The box contents are for reference only and the...
... SATA3 4 5 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O LED_C1 D_LED1 TPM F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN2A F_PANEL SYS_FAN2B CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Box Contents 55 Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s) 55 One Wi-Fi antenna * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 5 - The box contents are for reference only and the...
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... slot. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ 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.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z370 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory ŠŠ Dual channel memory...
... slot. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ 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.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z370 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory ŠŠ Dual channel memory...
Users Manual
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... the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - RGB Fusion (Note) Only 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. 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...
... the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - RGB Fusion (Note) Only 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. 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...
Users Manual
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Smart Keyboard - Z370 AORUS ULTRA Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI GAMING 2.0 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ŠŠ 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. USB Blocker - V-Tuner Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for support lists of apps. - 11 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to...
Smart Keyboard - Z370 AORUS ULTRA Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI GAMING 2.0 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ŠŠ 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. USB Blocker - V-Tuner Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for support lists of apps. - 11 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to...
Users Manual
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... Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is supported. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Refer to the manual that support the 3-way CrossFire technology, please refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. The four memory sockets are divided into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. To Enable SLI Function After installing...
... Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is supported. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Refer to the manual that support the 3-way CrossFire technology, please refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. The four memory sockets are divided into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. To Enable SLI Function After installing...
Users Manual
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... connect a USB DAC to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Use this port for USB devices. USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed...
... connect a USB DAC to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Use this port for USB devices. USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed...
Users Manual
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... (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is not working properly after system power-on , that meanFs_UthSeB3c0o3rresponding device is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for one . Turn off . B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED - 24 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low...
... (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is not working properly after system power-on , that meanFs_UthSeB3c0o3rresponding device is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for one . Turn off . B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED - 24 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low...
Users Manual
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... "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use your keyboard to select the item you not flash the BIOS. In Easy Mode, you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for optimum performance. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash...
... "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use your keyboard to select the item you not flash the BIOS. In Easy Mode, you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for optimum performance. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash...
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... - Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. For more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables...
... - Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. For more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables...
Users Manual
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... specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 31 - Actual operation mode is not connected or fails. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan...
... specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 31 - Actual operation mode is not connected or fails. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan...
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... device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is present only if at system startup. This item is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 33 - After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password...
... device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is present only if at system startup. This item is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 33 - After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password...
Users Manual
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... Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. - 34 - && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST...
... Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. - 34 - && SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST...
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... lighting mode 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 on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. && EZ RAID Allows you 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 LED lighting mode for instructions on configuring a RAID...
... lighting mode 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 on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. && EZ RAID Allows you 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 LED lighting mode for instructions on configuring a RAID...
Users Manual
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... booting from the network to the original output voltage. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your USB device(s). Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default) Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. 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...
... booting from the network to the original output voltage. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your USB device(s). Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default) Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. 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...
Users Manual
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...;• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in the Type tab and then press . 2. To create RAID, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev On Port XX item to Peripherals. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-2." Select the type of hard drives you use for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 43 - Steps: 1. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels Minimum Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity Fault Tolerance RAID 0 ≥2 Number of hard drives * Size of...
...;• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in the Type tab and then press . 2. To create RAID, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev On Port XX item to Peripherals. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-2." Select the type of hard drives you use for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 43 - Steps: 1. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels Minimum Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity Fault Tolerance RAID 0 ≥2 Number of hard drives * Size of...
Users Manual
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... the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with "X"). Under Disks item, select the hard drives to be automatically assigned to 128 KB. The stripe block size can be brought back to Disabled. To see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU and press . 3. C-3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set from 4 KB...
... the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with "X"). Under Disks item, select the hard drives to be automatically assigned to 128 KB. The stripe block size can be brought back to Disabled. To see detailed information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU and press . 3. C-3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set from 4 KB...
Users Manual
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... the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Launch the Intel(R) Optane Memory application from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to your optical drive. The location of the driver. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the driver disk to load the driver and...
... the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Launch the Intel(R) Optane Memory application from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to your optical drive. The location of the driver. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the driver disk to load the driver and...
