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... the Memory 17 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 Favorites (F11 43 2-4 Tweaker...44 2-5 Settings...50 2-6 System Info...59 2-7 Boot...60 2-8 Save & Exit...63 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 65 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 65 3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver...
... the Memory 17 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 Favorites (F11 43 2-4 Tweaker...44 2-5 Settings...50 2-6 System Info...59 2-7 Boot...60 2-8 Save & Exit...63 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 65 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 65 3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1200 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z490 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ...
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1200 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z490 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ...
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.../water cooling pump headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C™ header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x noise detection header 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x power button 1 x reset button 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x BIOS switches - 11 - Storage Interface ...
.../water cooling pump headers 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C™ header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x noise detection header 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x power button 1 x reset button 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x BIOS switches - 11 - Storage Interface ...
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Back Panel Connectors 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x HDMI port 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x audio jacks I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor ...
Back Panel Connectors 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x HDMI port 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x audio jacks I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor ...
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... used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...
... used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...
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... to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 19 - Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Turn on the card...
... to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 19 - Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Turn on the card...
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... bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Browse to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. A power supply with sufficient power is set to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Browse to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire...
... bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Browse to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. A power supply with sufficient power is set to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Browse to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire...
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... using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use this port for USB devices. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this button to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Clear CMOS Button Use this port first. BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI...
... using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use this port for USB devices. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this button to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Clear CMOS Button Use this port first. BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI...
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... 1 1 1 B SS 1 B_ S 1 1 B_ 1 23 S_ 1 23 1 1 23 1 _ S 1 1 1-8 O1 n2 3board Buttons, Switches and LEDs 1 _ 1 23 _ S3 S_ 1 23 S_ S BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking, helping to turn off your computer and power supply. 1 23 U __ 3 S_ _ _B __ 3 Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally;
... 1 1 1 B SS 1 B_ S 1 1 B_ 1 23 S_ 1 23 1 1 23 1 _ S 1 1 1-8 O1 n2 3board Buttons, Switches and LEDs 1 _ 1 23 _ S3 S_ 1 23 S_ S BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking, helping to turn off your computer and power supply. 1 23 U __ 3 S_ _ _B __ 3 Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working normally;
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..., use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Damage to your computer and unplug the power cord 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). 21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your devices...
..., use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Damage to your computer and unplug the power cord 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). 21) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your devices...
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... 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 recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in Chapter 1 for how to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
... 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 recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in Chapter 1 for how to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
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... determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) dd Active Turbo Ratios && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~10-Core Active) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The C3...
... determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) dd Active Turbo Ratios && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~10-Core Active) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The C3...
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... Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of using the onboard LAN, set this feature. Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you install a CPU that can be allocated to the graphics card. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Aperture Size Allows you to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as...
... Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of using the onboard LAN, set this feature. Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you install a CPU that can be allocated to the graphics card. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Aperture Size Allows you to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as...
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... PCIe SSD if installed. - 53 - Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && IOAPIC 24-119 Entries Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support...
... PCIe SSD if installed. - 53 - Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && IOAPIC 24-119 Entries Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support...
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... POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the AC power. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. - 61 - This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork...
... POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the AC power. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. - 61 - This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork...
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... DT01ACA1 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size 931.5GB 931.5GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 14 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 73 - C-3. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Configuring Legacy RAID ROM You'll need a discrete graphics card to enter Configuration Utility... After the POST memory test begins...
... DT01ACA1 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size 931.5GB 931.5GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 14 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 73 - C-3. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Configuring Legacy RAID ROM You'll need a discrete graphics card to enter Configuration Utility... After the POST memory test begins...
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... Requirements 1. The hard drive/SSD to continue. Follow the on -screen instructions to be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used to AHCI. B. The data drive must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on it. The motherboard driver disc. DO NOT change your optical drive. The Optane™ memory must have at...
... Requirements 1. The hard drive/SSD to continue. Follow the on -screen instructions to be accelerated can select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used to AHCI. B. The data drive must have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on it. The motherboard driver disc. DO NOT change your optical drive. The Optane™ memory must have at...
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... abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. based boot drive. Step 5: Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on -screen instructions to the BIOS Setup, make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is disabled. Follow the on the Intel® Optane™ Memory tab. B-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller...
... abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. based boot drive. Step 5: Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on -screen instructions to the BIOS Setup, make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is disabled. Follow the on the Intel® Optane™ Memory tab. B-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller...
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... power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the BIOS USB port on the BIOS USB port. B. 5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that your system is off (S5 shutdown state). •• If your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to their default settings. (Default setting for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) •• On motherboards with DualBIOS™, the DualBIOS™ feature will reboot again and boot...
... power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the BIOS USB port on the BIOS USB port. B. 5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that your system is off (S5 shutdown state). •• If your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to their default settings. (Default setting for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) •• On motherboards with DualBIOS™, the DualBIOS™ feature will reboot again and boot...
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... question. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. END If the procedure above is working properly. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Check if the...
... question. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. END If the procedure above is working properly. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Check if the...