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... 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 Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). All Rights Reserved. Reset Disks to configure a RAID array. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. C-3. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Legacy. Option ROM - 16...
... 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 Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). All Rights Reserved. Reset Disks to configure a RAID array. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. C-3. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Legacy. Option ROM - 16...
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... which drive to be used must be erased. Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory A. The system drive must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on -screen instructions to "Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration" from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is changed to proceed. The motherboard driver disk. On the Xpress Install screen, select...
... which drive to be used must be erased. Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory A. The system drive must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on -screen instructions to "Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration" from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is changed to proceed. The motherboard driver disk. On the Xpress Install screen, select...
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... to use. When completed, restart the system. Step 5: Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on which M.2 connector you can select only one of them to accelerate your SATAbased boot drive. Step 2: Go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. Step 4: If you install more...
... to use. When completed, restart the system. Step 5: Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on which M.2 connector you can select only one of them to accelerate your SATAbased boot drive. Step 2: Go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. Step 4: If you install more...
User Manual
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...AORUS ULTRA 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 26 2-1 Startup Screen 26 2-2 The Main Menu 27 2-3 M.I.T...28 2-4 System...34 2-5 BIOS...35 2-6 Peripherals...38 2-7 Chipset...41 2-8 Power...42 2-9 Save & Exit...44 Chapter 3 Appendix...45 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set...
...AORUS ULTRA 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 26 2-1 Startup Screen 26 2-2 The Main Menu 27 2-3 M.I.T...28 2-4 System...34 2-5 BIOS...35 2-6 Peripherals...38 2-7 Chipset...41 2-8 Power...42 2-9 Save & Exit...44 Chapter 3 Appendix...45 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set...
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... processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z390 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory Dual channel memory architecture...
... processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z390 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory Dual channel memory architecture...
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...) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A power supply with your graphics cards for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- C. CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Refer to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS - - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Install the graphics cards on top of the cards. Step 3: Plug the display cable into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following...
...) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A power supply with your graphics cards for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- C. CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Refer to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS - - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Install the graphics cards on top of the cards. Step 3: Plug the display cable into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following...
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... fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval 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/pump. PWM PWM mode is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays...
... fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. && Temperature Interval 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/pump. PWM PWM mode is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays...
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... NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this type is 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 installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list.
... NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this type is 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 installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list.
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... operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 8/10) && 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 which type of the USB devices are disabled before the OS...
... operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 8/10) && 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 which type of the USB devices are disabled before the OS...
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... configuring a RAID array. && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to operate in system S3/S4/S5 state. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is on. (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the monitor display from malicious software. The Software Controlled option allows you to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters...
... configuring a RAID array. && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to operate in system S3/S4/S5 state. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is on. (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the monitor display from malicious software. The Software Controlled option allows you to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters...
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...in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Wake on LAN Enable Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && IOAPIC 24-119 Entries Enables or disables this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to set this function. (Default...
...in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Wake on LAN Enable Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && IOAPIC 24-119 Entries Enables or disables this item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to set this function. (Default...
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... block size, set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to begin . 6. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Finally press on the hard drives to 128 KB. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Once you 'll be included in MAIN MENU. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set...
... block size, set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to begin . 6. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Finally press on the hard drives to 128 KB. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Once you 'll be included in MAIN MENU. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set...
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...™ Memory application will appear automatically. The location of the driver. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your USB thumb drive. 2. Make sure you to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. DO NOT change your SATA controller mode back to install. Doing so...
...™ Memory application will appear automatically. The location of the driver. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your USB thumb drive. 2. Make sure you to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. DO NOT change your SATA controller mode back to install. Doing so...
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... Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is disabled. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2M connector, set PCIe Storage Dev On Port 21 to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. 2. Go to continue. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and...
... Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is disabled. A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the M2M connector, set PCIe Storage Dev On Port 21 to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. 2. Go to continue. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and...
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... CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in Dual Channel mode. 1. Step 3: Plug the display cable into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Browse to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is recommended that came with two or more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 12 - A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your...
... CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in Dual Channel mode. 1. Step 3: Plug the display cable into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Browse to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is recommended that came with two or more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 12 - A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your...
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... a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/CPU VCCIO/DDRVtt A/B/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/DDRVpp A/B/+3.3V/+5V/PCH Core/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Check the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows...
... a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/CPU VCCIO/DDRVtt A/B/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/DDRVpp A/B/+3.3V/+5V/PCH Core/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Check the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows...
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... type that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. After configuring this type is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. To boot from the available devices. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 35 - Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && 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...
... type that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. After configuring this type is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. To boot from the available devices. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 35 - Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && 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...
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... you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && 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). Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to set this feature. 2-7 Chipset && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto...
... you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && 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). Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to set this feature. 2-7 Chipset && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto...
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..., etc. Once you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be set to begin creating the RAID array. Enter the array capacity and press . When completed, you want to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Press the key on the number of the hard drives being installed). C-3. In BIOS Setup, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set from 4 KB to be special...
..., etc. Once you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be set to begin creating the RAID array. Enter the array capacity and press . When completed, you want to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Press the key on the number of the hard drives being installed). C-3. In BIOS Setup, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set from 4 KB to be special...
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... Storage Technology utility installed, you have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on -screen instructions to install the operating system. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in AHCI mode, please follow the on -screen instructions to use. All data on the Optane™ memory will be a SATA hard drive or M.2 SATA SSD. 5. If you want to ensure system performance and compatibility. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function...
... Storage Technology utility installed, you have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on -screen instructions to install the operating system. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in AHCI mode, please follow the on -screen instructions to use. All data on the Optane™ memory will be a SATA hard drive or M.2 SATA SSD. 5. If you want to ensure system performance and compatibility. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function...