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... the Memory 18 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 18 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 19 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 20 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 21 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 22 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches 24 1-9 Internal Connectors 26 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...51 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 and...
... the Memory 18 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 18 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 19 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 20 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 21 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 22 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches 24 1-9 Internal Connectors 26 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...51 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 and...
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...; Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller: Graphics - 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 connectors (USB Type-C™ ports), supporting...
...; Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller: Graphics - 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 connectors (USB Type-C™ ports), supporting...
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... Internal Connectors 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is installed in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8) * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the included front USB header extension cable) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 1 x water cooling kit CPU LED header (LED_CPU) 1 x water cooling kit Chipset LED header...
... Internal Connectors 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is installed in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8) * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the included front USB header extension cable) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 1 x water cooling kit CPU LED header (LED_CPU) 1 x water cooling kit Chipset LED header...
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... Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x M.2 Socket 3 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 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x OC button 2 x BIOS switches Voltage Measurement Points 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x Clear CMOS button...
... Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x M.2 Socket 3 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 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x OC button 2 x BIOS switches Voltage Measurement Points 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x Clear CMOS button...
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..., speed, and chips be used . Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The four memory sockets are unable 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. DS/SS - - 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DS/SS DS/SS DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 Due to CPU limitations...
..., speed, and chips be used . Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The four memory sockets are unable 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. DS/SS - - 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DS/SS DS/SS DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 Due to CPU limitations...
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... BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card...
... BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card...
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... Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is set to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to On. C. Browse to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Refer to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Windows 10 64-bit...
... Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is set to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to On. C. Browse to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Refer to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Windows 10 64-bit...
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... before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use this connector with 24 bpp, but the system is not powered on. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. Clear CMOS Button Use this connector to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED...
... before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use this connector with 24 bpp, but the system is not powered on. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. Clear CMOS Button Use this connector to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED...
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... the main BIOS) 2 1 2: Backup BIOS (Boot from the backup BIOS) SB 2 1 1: Dual BIOS 2 1 2: Single BIOS B_ S S S B__S B SS S SF SF B SS S S B__S S S B_ B SS S SF S3 1 23 _ SB BIOS_SW 1 23 _ S _S U S_ S3 1 23 _ _ Before setting the SB switch, be sure to turn on/off your computer and power supply. 1 23 U __ 3 S_ _ _B __ 3 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 2 quick buttons: power button and reset button. The power button and reset button allow users...
... the main BIOS) 2 1 2: Backup BIOS (Boot from the backup BIOS) SB 2 1 1: Dual BIOS 2 1 2: Single BIOS B_ S S S B__S B SS S SF SF B SS S S B__S S S B_ B SS S SF S3 1 23 _ SB BIOS_SW 1 23 _ S _S U S_ S3 1 23 _ _ Before setting the SB switch, be sure to turn on/off your computer and power supply. 1 23 U __ 3 S_ _ _B __ 3 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 2 quick buttons: power button and reset button. The power button and reset button allow users...
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... the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it is a Windows-based utility that you do it with caution. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to boot. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to clear the CMOS values.) - 39 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility...
... the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it is a Windows-based utility that you do it with caution. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to boot. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to clear the CMOS values.) - 39 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility...
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... the CPU voltage and core frequency to it. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can even adjust the frequency of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to set to enable the...
... the CPU voltage and core frequency to it. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can even adjust the frequency of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to set to enable the...
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BIOS Setup IO Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) 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. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT ...
BIOS Setup IO Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) 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. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT ...
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... from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. BIOS Setup - 54 - 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 using the onboard audio, set this function. (Default: Enabled) `` Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration This sub-menu provides Intel® Thunderbolt™ related information and configuration options. USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse...
... from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. BIOS Setup - 54 - 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 using the onboard audio, set this function. (Default: Enabled) `` Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration This sub-menu provides Intel® Thunderbolt™ related information and configuration options. USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse...
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... sound. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control 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 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 the current temperature of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays...
... sound. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control 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 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 the current temperature of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays...
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... be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && 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 whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other...
... be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && 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 whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other...
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... in MAIN MENU and press . Configuring a RAID Set Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Step 2: Figure 13 After you want to Legacy. Reset Disks to configure a RAID array. Physical Devices : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size 931.5GB 931.5GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to enter the legacy RAID ROM utility. Acceleration Options 6. Next, go to Boot and set to Enabled. Delete RAID Volume 3. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows...
... in MAIN MENU and press . Configuring a RAID Set Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Step 2: Figure 13 After you want to Legacy. Reset Disks to configure a RAID array. Physical Devices : ID Device Model 1 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 2 TOSHIBA DT01ACA1 Serial # 763ZLL4FS 763ZM7MFS Size 931.5GB 931.5GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to enter the legacy RAID ROM utility. Acceleration Options 6. Next, go to Boot and set to Enabled. Delete RAID Volume 3. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows...
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... hard drive/SSD to accelerate an existing RAID array; The motherboard driver disc. Follow the on it first before continuing. The hard drive/SSD to AHCI. Make sure you 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...
... hard drive/SSD to accelerate an existing RAID array; The motherboard driver disc. Follow the on it first before continuing. The hard drive/SSD to AHCI. Make sure you 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...
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... boot drive. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 83 - Step 2: Go to Manual. Configuring a RAID Set to enable the Optane™ memory installed in the M2P_PCH connector, set to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. Step 3: Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices...
... boot drive. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 83 - Step 2: Go to Manual. Configuring a RAID Set to enable the Optane™ memory installed in the M2P_PCH connector, set to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. Step 3: Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices...
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... your motherboard model. 2. B. default setting for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) •• On motherboards with DualBIOS™, the DualBIOS™ feature will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the BIOS USB port. Connect the power cables to the BIOS USB port on the rear panel will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS; Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must use...
... your motherboard model. 2. B. default setting for the SB switch: Dual BIOS) •• On motherboards with DualBIOS™, the DualBIOS™ feature will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the BIOS USB port. Connect the power cables to the BIOS USB port on the rear panel will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS; Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must use...
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... problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. END If the procedure above is verified and solved. Appendix - 110 - The problem is unable to see if the device works successfully). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup...
... problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. END If the procedure above is verified and solved. Appendix - 110 - The problem is unable to see if the device works successfully). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup...