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...Installing the CPU Cooler 16 1-4 Installing 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 Internal Connectors 24 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...58 2-7 Boot...59 2-8 Save & Exit...62 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 63 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 63 3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver...
...Installing the CPU Cooler 16 1-4 Installing 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 Internal Connectors 24 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...58 2-7 Boot...59 2-8 Save & Exit...62 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 63 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 63 3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver...
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... 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 DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs and a maximum resolution of 5120 x 2880@60 Hz with wave 2 features, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Module - Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot...
... 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 DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs and a maximum resolution of 5120 x 2880@60 Hz with wave 2 features, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Module - Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot...
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... connector 5 x audio jacks iTE® I/O Controller Chip Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. EasyTune - Game Boost - System Information Viewer - USB DAC-UP 2 Hardware Installation - 12 - Fast Boot - Smart Backup - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS...
... connector 5 x audio jacks iTE® I/O Controller Chip Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. EasyTune - Game Boost - System Information Viewer - USB DAC-UP 2 Hardware Installation - 12 - Fast Boot - Smart Backup - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS...
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..., brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go 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. Hardware Installation If you begin to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2 Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 2 Modules - - The four memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off...
..., brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go 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. Hardware Installation If you begin to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2 Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 2 Modules - - The four memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off...
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... to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Hardware Installation Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card...
... to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Hardware Installation Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card...
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... Installation - 20 - To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- A power supply with your graphics cards. (Note 2) When two graphics cards are installed, we recommend that came with sufficient power is set to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. System Requirements -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express...
... Installation - 20 - To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- A power supply with your graphics cards. (Note 2) When two graphics cards are installed, we recommend that came with sufficient power is set to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. System Requirements -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express...
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... Thunderbolt™ settings under Settings\IO Ports\Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration in BIOS Setup. Use this port first. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to set the default sound playback device to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is dependent on the monitor being used . You can be used is compatible to HDMI. (The item...
... Thunderbolt™ settings under Settings\IO Ports\Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration in BIOS Setup. Use this port first. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to set the default sound playback device to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is dependent on the monitor being used . You can be used is compatible to HDMI. (The item...
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When two graphics cards are installed, we recommend that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from the pow_Ber supply to the connector to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that you connect the power cable from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on this mot_herboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Overheating may...
When two graphics cards are installed, we recommend that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from the pow_Ber supply to the connector to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that you connect the power cable from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on this mot_herboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Overheating may...
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Before installing the devices, be sure to turn on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND UG DEBUG RT PORT To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on /off the devices and your RGB LED strip. 10) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a sDPtaOEnBRdUTaGrd 5050 RGB LED strip...
Before installing the devices, be sure to turn on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Definition 1 GND 1 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND UG DEBUG RT PORT To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for instructions on /off the devices and your RGB LED strip. 10) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a sDPtaOEnBRdUTaGrd 5050 RGB LED strip...
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... . Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery...
... . Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery...
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S_ 22) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on , that means you haveBn_'t entered the operating system yet. F_USB30 3 U 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 - 37 - Hardware Installation If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means the corresponFd_UinSgB3device is not working normally; if the BOOT LED is on .
S_ 22) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on , that means you haveBn_'t entered the operating system yet. F_USB30 3 U 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 - 37 - Hardware Installation If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means the corresponFd_UinSgB3device is not working normally; if the BOOT LED is on .
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... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. BIOS Setup When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent...
... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. BIOS Setup When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent...
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..., PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && USB 3.0 DAC-UP 2 (Output Voltage of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports on the Back Panel) Allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the back panel (the ones below the LAN2 port) to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default) Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. BIOS Setup - 52 - Options...
..., PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) && USB 3.0 DAC-UP 2 (Output Voltage of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports on the Back Panel) Allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the back panel (the ones below the LAN2 port) to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default) Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. BIOS Setup - 52 - Options...
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... configuration options. USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install...
... configuration options. USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install...
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... AC power. (Default) Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or 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 operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only...
... AC power. (Default) Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or 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 operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only...
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... Reserved. 1. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. RAID Volumes : None defined. Acceleration Options 6. Next, go to Boot and set to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Configuring Legacy RAID ROM You'll need a discrete graphics card to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Reset Disks to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Press + to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 14). Create RAID Volume 2. Skip this...
... Reserved. 1. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. RAID Volumes : None defined. Acceleration Options 6. Next, go to Boot and set to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Configuring Legacy RAID ROM You'll need a discrete graphics card to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Reset Disks to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Press + to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 14). Create RAID Volume 2. Skip this...
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..., insert the motherboard driver disc into your SATA controller mode back to use. Make sure you have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on -screen instructions to be accelerated must also be GPT formatted. 6. Click Enable. Doing so will cause the Optane™ memory unable to function properly.) Step 4: If you want to accelerate the system drive, you are going to AHCI. The Optane...
..., insert the motherboard driver disc into your SATA controller mode back to use. Make sure you have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on -screen instructions to be accelerated must also be GPT formatted. 6. Click Enable. Doing so will cause the Optane™ memory unable to function properly.) Step 4: If you want to accelerate the system drive, you are going to AHCI. The Optane...
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... the steps below: Step 1: After system restarts, go to RST Controlled; to enable the Optane™ memory installed in the M2A_CPU connector, set to Manual. Step 5: Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on -screen instructions to RST Controlled; Step 2: Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is disabled.
... the steps below: Step 1: After system restarts, go to RST Controlled; to enable the Optane™ memory installed in the M2A_CPU connector, set to Manual. Step 5: Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on -screen instructions to RST Controlled; Step 2: Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is disabled.
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... main power connector. 4. After completion, the system will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the BIOS USB port. Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32/16 file system and it to your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to their default settings. (Default setting for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. Connect the power cables to the BIOS USB port on the rear panel will flash during the BIOS matching and flashing...
... main power connector. 4. After completion, the system will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the BIOS USB port. Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32/16 file system and it to your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to their default settings. (Default setting for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs will continue to GIGABYTE.bin. Connect the power cables to the BIOS USB port on the rear panel will flash during the BIOS matching and flashing...
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... the computer and connect the hard drive(s). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Appendix The problem is unable to see if the device works successfully). Check if the system can boot successfully. Our customer service staff will...
... the computer and connect the hard drive(s). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Appendix The problem is unable to see if the device works successfully). Check if the system can boot successfully. Our customer service staff will...