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The software setup menus are for reference only. Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 Cloud Station...10 2-4 EasyTune...15 2-5 Easy RAID...16 2-6 Fast Boot...18 2-7 Game Boost...19 2-8 Platform Power ...
The software setup menus are for reference only. Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities...2 1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 2 1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 5 1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus...6 APP Center...7 2-1 3D OSD...8 2-2 AutoGreen...9 2-3 Cloud Station...10 2-4 EasyTune...15 2-5 Easy RAID...16 2-6 Fast Boot...18 2-7 Game Boost...19 2-8 Platform Power ...
Unique Features Introduction
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...drive. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. 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. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Note: The USB flash drive ...to enter Q-Flash. Normally, the system works on the next system boot to enter MS-DOS mode. What is Q-Flash™? GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Q-Flash Plus is corrupted or damaged, the backup...
...drive. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. 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. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Note: The USB flash drive ...to enter Q-Flash. Normally, the system works on the next system boot to enter MS-DOS mode. What is Q-Flash™? GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Q-Flash Plus is corrupted or damaged, the backup...
Unique Features Introduction
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... RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item 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. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash B. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key...
... RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item 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. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to access Q-Flash B. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key...
Unique Features Introduction
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...system will then display the update process. •• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is complete. The procedure is being read from your... USB flash drive. Step 2: The screen will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is complete after the system restarts. - 4 - Step 4: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Select Load Optimized Defaults on...
...system will then display the update process. •• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is complete. The procedure is being read from your... USB flash drive. Step 2: The screen will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is complete after the system restarts. - 4 - Step 4: During the POST, press to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . Select Load Optimized Defaults on...
Unique Features Introduction
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...-up Logo: Click Upload new image in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from File, then select the location where you save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you...programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to save the current BIOS file. 4. C. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from ...
...-up Logo: Click Upload new image in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from File, then select the location where you save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you...programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to save the current BIOS file. 4. C. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from ...
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...port on the white USB port. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must use the FAT32/16 file system and it to update the backup BIOS. After completion, the system will automatically search...and the FBIOS_LED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start. The FBIOS_LED will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is flashed, the system will reboot automatically and then DualBIOS™ will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. After the main BIOS is complete. Before You Begin 1. ...
...port on the white USB port. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it must use the FAT32/16 file system and it to update the backup BIOS. After completion, the system will automatically search...and the FBIOS_LED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start. The FBIOS_LED will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is flashed, the system will reboot automatically and then DualBIOS™ will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. After the main BIOS is complete. Before You Begin 1. ...
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...related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Restart your computer after the installation is closed, you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you can select an app to run ...update an app online. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu (Figure...
...related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Restart your computer after the installation is closed, you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your GIGABYTE motherboard . (Note) Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you can select an app to run ...update an app online. Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in the notification area to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of each application may differ by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu (Figure...
Unique Features Introduction
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... the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details about this function, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 18 - It allows you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot... AC Power Loss: This option is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. 2-6 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you configure the settings, click Save to...
... the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details about this function, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 18 - It allows you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will take effect on next boot... AC Power Loss: This option is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. 2-6 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you configure the settings, click Save to...
Unique Features Introduction
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... Chipset side of the DMI link. (Note) PEG ASPM, PCH ASPM, DMI ASPM Control are configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to the BIOS. The Platform Power Management Interface Using Platform Power Management: •• Platform Power Management: Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). •...
... Chipset side of the DMI link. (Note) PEG ASPM, PCH ASPM, DMI ASPM Control are configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to the BIOS. The Platform Power Management Interface Using Platform Power Management: •• Platform Power Management: Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). •...
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... or Internet usage time with simple rules and options. An alert will shutdown right away. (Note) You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 24 - The Lock Mode on the bottom left corner and enter the password... during the specified time period. When the alert appears, you to choose to turn off the computer or only close the alert. 2-10 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you will be requested to enter the password to extend the usage time again when the default shutdown time arrives, or the...
... or Internet usage time with simple rules and options. An alert will shutdown right away. (Note) You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 24 - The Lock Mode on the bottom left corner and enter the password... during the specified time period. When the alert appears, you to choose to turn off the computer or only close the alert. 2-10 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you will be requested to enter the password to extend the usage time again when the default shutdown time arrives, or the...
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...system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds. The Reset button can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. Using the Smart Fan option you can fix the fan speeds using the RPM Fixed Mode option. The System Alert tab allows you ...the use of the hardware information are displayed); You can revert the fan settings back to the last saved values. 2-14 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in quick mode (by default, all of a fan with fan speed ...
...system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds. The Reset button can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. Using the Smart Fan option you can fix the fan speeds using the RPM Fixed Mode option. The System Alert tab allows you ...the use of the hardware information are displayed); You can revert the fan settings back to the last saved values. 2-14 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in quick mode (by default, all of a fan with fan speed ...
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... as follows: • Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of your USB device(s). 2-17 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you want to adjust the voltage and choose an option. High-end audio players may connect their own external USB power... 0.3V to the original output voltage. (Note) Connectors available may vary by motherboard. - 32 - After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. Then click Apply.
... as follows: • Normal: Keeps the original output voltage. • Disable USB bus power: Disables the power of your USB device(s). 2-17 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you want to adjust the voltage and choose an option. High-end audio players may connect their own external USB power... 0.3V to the original output voltage. (Note) Connectors available may vary by motherboard. - 32 - After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. Then click Apply.
RAID Setup Guide
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... optimal performance, it is recommended that you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Configuring SATA Controllers A. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. B. RAID Levels...
... optimal performance, it is recommended that you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Configuring SATA Controllers A. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. B. RAID Levels...
RAID Setup Guide
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.... To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to "C-3" for your computer and press to RST Controlled. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in this section may differ from the exact settings for more ...information. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (Figure 1). Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend...
.... To enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to "C-3" for your computer and press to RST Controlled. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in this section may differ from the exact settings for more ...information. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (Figure 1). Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend...
RAID Setup Guide
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... drives you to the Create tab. Figure 3 - 4 - Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to begin (Figure 3). Click Proceed to Peripherals. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use for RAID in...
... drives you to the Create tab. Figure 3 - 4 - Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to begin (Figure 3). Click Proceed to Peripherals. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use for RAID in...
RAID Setup Guide
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C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6). Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 7 - 6 -
C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6). Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 7 - 6 -
RAID Setup Guide
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... ROM - 16.5.0.348 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Step 2: Figure 13 After you want 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...Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 14 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 10 - Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Delete RAID Volume 3. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 16.5.0.348 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the ...
... ROM - 16.5.0.348 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Step 2: Figure 13 After you want 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...Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 14 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 10 - Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Delete RAID Volume 3. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 16.5.0.348 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the ...
RAID Setup Guide
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... Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6.
... Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6.
RAID Setup Guide
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..., select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to install the operating system. Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver and continue the OS installation. After the operating system is as follows: \IRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When...
..., select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to install the operating system. Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to load the driver and continue the OS installation. After the operating system is as follows: \IRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When...
RAID Setup Guide
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...system restarts, go to be accelerated. Then select which one Optane™ memory, please select which drive to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. Step 3: Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the...174; Rapid Storage Technology or Intel(R) Optane Memory application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update. - 20 - Step 4: If you install more than one you can select specific folders, files, or applications to use....
...system restarts, go to be accelerated. Then select which one Optane™ memory, please select which drive to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. Step 3: Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the...174; Rapid Storage Technology or Intel(R) Optane Memory application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update. - 20 - Step 4: If you install more than one you can select specific folders, files, or applications to use....