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The software setup menus are for reference only. Unique Features (Z690 Series) 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 EasyTune...9 2-2 Fast Boot...10 2-3 RGB Fusion...11 2-4 Smart Backup...13 2-5 System Information Viewer 15 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison.
The software setup menus are for reference only. Unique Features (Z690 Series) 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 EasyTune...9 2-2 Fast Boot...10 2-3 RGB Fusion...11 2-4 Smart Backup...13 2-5 System Information Viewer 15 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison.
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... simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. What is Q-Flash Plus? What is DualBIOS™? Embedded in BIOS Setup. 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. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for...
... simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. What is Q-Flash Plus? What is DualBIOS™? Embedded in BIOS Setup. 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. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple protection for...
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... file. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to ...select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. The following procedure assumes that you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the...
... file. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to ...select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. The following procedure assumes that you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the...
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...after the update process is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. And then select Yes to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. Then it will begin the BIOS update. Step 2: The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. The screen will then display the update...after the system restarts. - 4 - Please select Fast or Intact to begin to flash the BIOS with Q-Flash. •• 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 ...
...after the update process is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. And then select Yes to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. Then it will begin the BIOS update. Step 2: The screen will show that you reload BIOS defaults. The screen will then display the update...after the system restarts. - 4 - Please select Fast or Intact to begin to flash the BIOS with Q-Flash. •• 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 ...
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... is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your motherboard...boot-up logo with your own picture, creating a personalized boot-up logo. C. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Supported image formats include...
... is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your motherboard...boot-up logo with your own picture, creating a personalized boot-up logo. C. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Supported image formats include...
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...with DualBIOS™, the DualBIOS™ feature will stop flashing when the BIOS flashing is complete. •• If you choose to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it to GIGABYTE.bin. (Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32 file... system.) 3. default setting for the BIOS switch: Boot from the main BIOS. - 6 - After completion, the system will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the ...
...with DualBIOS™, the DualBIOS™ feature will stop flashing when the BIOS flashing is complete. •• If you choose to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your USB flash drive, and rename it to GIGABYTE.bin. (Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32 file... system.) 3. default setting for the BIOS switch: Boot from the main BIOS. - 6 - After completion, the system will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the ...
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... that help you get the most from your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Supported functions of each application may differ by motherboard model. APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of the desktop asking if you want to install and click...
... that help you get the most from your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Supported functions of each application may differ by motherboard model. APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of the desktop asking if you want to install and click...
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The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details about this function, refer to save and click Exit. 2-2 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you to enable or disable the fast boot function to shorten OS boot time. •• Next Boot After AC Power... Loss: This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows you...
The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately. (Note) For more details about this function, refer to save and click Exit. 2-2 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you to enable or disable the fast boot function to shorten OS boot time. •• Next Boot After AC Power... Loss: This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows you...
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... hardware information are displayed); The Reset button can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. allows you must have a motherboard with fan speed control design. •• To use the noise detection function, you... to enable alert notification, click Apply after calibration. 2-5 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to select what information to be shown in decibels) inside the chassis. The System Information Viewer Interface...
... hardware information are displayed); The Reset button can also display the hardware monitor information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. allows you must have a motherboard with fan speed control design. •• To use the noise detection function, you... to enable alert notification, click Apply after calibration. 2-5 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to select what information to be shown in decibels) inside the chassis. The System Information Viewer Interface...
RAID Setup Guide
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Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring a RAID Set (Z690 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A.
Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring a RAID Set (Z690 Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A.
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B. C. Create RAID configurations. (Note 1) D. Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings A. RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Number of hard Array Capacity drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No RAID 1 ... controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set , follow the steps below: A. Configure the system BIOS. Before you begin, please prepare the following items: •• At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs (Note 2) (to ensure optimal performance, it is...
B. C. Create RAID configurations. (Note 1) D. Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings A. RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Number of hard Array Capacity drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No RAID 1 ... controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set , follow the steps below: A. Configure the system BIOS. Before you begin, please prepare the following items: •• At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs (Note 2) (to ensure optimal performance, it is...
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...the Settings\IO Ports\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 2). Go to Enabled. Then depending on the SATA/M.2 connector you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - To create RAID configurations, go to Settings\IO Ports\VMD setup menu, set Enable VMD controller to Enabled and set the...from the exact settings for your computer and press to Disabled. Configuring a RAID Array Step 1: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Figure 2 The BIOS Setup menus described in this Root Port under VMD item to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s)...
...the Settings\IO Ports\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 2). Go to Enabled. Then depending on the SATA/M.2 connector you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - To create RAID configurations, go to Settings\IO Ports\VMD setup menu, set Enable VMD controller to Enabled and set the...from the exact settings for your computer and press to Disabled. Configuring a RAID Array Step 1: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Figure 2 The BIOS Setup menus described in this Root Port under VMD item to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s)...
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... drive and then browse to install the operating system. Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to the location of the driver. Method 2: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on an M.2 PCIe...
... drive and then browse to install the operating system. Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to the location of the driver. Method 2: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on an M.2 PCIe...
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...on the M.2 connectors supported by the Chipset. 3. System Requirements 1. Intel® Optane™ memory H10/H20. 2. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 8 - Step 2: After re-entering the operating system, launch the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management application from the Start ...174; Optane™ Memory has been enabled. •• Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. Method 2: Launch the GIGABYTE APP Center. Follow the on -screen instructions to install. The motherboard driver disc or an Internet connected computer.
...on the M.2 connectors supported by the Chipset. 3. System Requirements 1. Intel® Optane™ memory H10/H20. 2. Doing so will remain even after a BIOS update. - 8 - Step 2: After re-entering the operating system, launch the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management application from the Start ...174; Optane™ Memory has been enabled. •• Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. Method 2: Launch the GIGABYTE APP Center. Follow the on -screen instructions to install. The motherboard driver disc or an Internet connected computer.
BIOS Setup Guide
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BIOS Setup (Intel® 600 Series) BIOS Setup...2 Startup Screen...3 The Main Menu...4 Smart Fan 6...6 Favorites (F11)...8 Tweaker...9 Settings ...17 System Information...24 Boot...25 Save & Exit...28 The BIOS Setup menus and options described in this chapter may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options are dependent on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 1 -
BIOS Setup (Intel® 600 Series) BIOS Setup...2 Startup Screen...3 The Main Menu...4 Smart Fan 6...6 Favorites (F11)...8 Tweaker...9 Settings ...17 System Information...24 Boot...25 Save & Exit...28 The BIOS Setup menus and options described in this chapter may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options are dependent on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 1 -
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... system's failure 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 BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot...
... system's failure 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 BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot...
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... when the computer boots. (The screen may vary from the device immediately. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. - 3 - Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will still be based on... BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key...
... when the computer boots. (The screen may vary from the device immediately. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. - 3 - Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will still be based on... BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key...
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... of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 6 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Save... all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Switch to the Favorites submenu Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your mouse to select the ...
... of the function keys Switch to Easy Mode Save the current BIOS settings to a profile Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Display the Smart Fan 6 screen Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Save... all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Switch to the Favorites submenu Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your mouse to select the ...
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.... Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode is recommended for fan speed change. && FAN/PUMP Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of your system/CPU temperature. && TUNE ALL Allows you to drag the curve nodes to adjust fan speed. Smart Fan 6 Use...
.... Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode is recommended for fan speed change. && FAN/PUMP Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of your system/CPU temperature. && TUNE ALL Allows you to drag the curve nodes to adjust fan speed. Smart Fan 6 Use...
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... fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. && Save Fan Profile This function allows you to load a previously saved BIOS profile without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Or you can set the operating mode for the fan. Slope Adjusts the fan speed linearly based on the temperature. ... system to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is lower than the limit. && FAN/PUMP Mode Allows you to save the profile in the BIOS or select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to load a profile from your storage device. && Load Fan Profile This function allows you to set ...
... fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. && Save Fan Profile This function allows you to load a previously saved BIOS profile without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Or you can set the operating mode for the fan. Slope Adjusts the fan speed linearly based on the temperature. ... system to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is lower than the limit. && FAN/PUMP Mode Allows you to save the profile in the BIOS or select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to load a profile from your storage device. && Load Fan Profile This function allows you to set ...