BIOS Setup Guide
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... configuration settings or to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on a USB thumb drive and plug it with caution. When the power is off , the battery on the motherboard...
... configuration settings or to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on a USB thumb drive and plug it with caution. When the power is off , the battery on the motherboard...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... clock ratio for the installed Performance CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU used. && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in system's failure to boot. The final result may result in 0.01 MHz increments. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && GIGABYTE PerfDrive Offers multiple preset work stably with the CPU specifications. && PCIe/DMI/PEG Clock Frequency Allows you to manually set PCIe...
... clock ratio for the installed Performance CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU used. && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in system's failure to boot. The final result may result in 0.01 MHz increments. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && GIGABYTE PerfDrive Offers multiple preset work stably with the CPU specifications. && PCIe/DMI/PEG Clock Frequency Allows you to manually set PCIe...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto sets the settings according to the CPU specifications. && AVX Allows you to enable CPU cores. && No. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to enable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && No. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Manual. This item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabling Mode is set to User...
... disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto sets the settings according to the CPU specifications. && AVX Allows you to enable CPU cores. && No. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to enable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && No. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Manual. This item is configurable only when CPU Cores Enabling Mode is set to User...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... is set the power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. The C8 state is set to Enabled. && C8 State Support Allows you to set to Enabled. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && High Bandwidth Enables or disables high bandwidth memory mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications...
... is set the power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. The C8 state is set to Enabled. && C8 State Support Allows you to set to Enabled. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && High Bandwidth Enables or disables high bandwidth memory mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... Enables or disables System Agent Geyserville (SAGV), which allows automatic switching between default SPD Profile frequency and select XMP profile frequency. Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/ button in the user's manual for how to Disabled. - 14 - This item is configurable only when Realtime Memory Frequency is set the system memory multiplier. Please note that supports this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto...
... Enables or disables System Agent Geyserville (SAGV), which allows automatic switching between default SPD Profile frequency and select XMP profile frequency. Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/ button in the user's manual for how to Disabled. - 14 - This item is configurable only when Realtime Memory Frequency is set the system memory multiplier. Please note that supports this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). - 19 - ƒƒ 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 Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. && SPD Write Disable...
... entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). - 19 - ƒƒ 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 Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. && SPD Write Disable...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for external SATA devices. ƒƒ VMD setup menu Allows you use, set Enable VMD Global Mapping to Disabled. ƒƒ SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers. && Port Enables or disables each SATA port. && SATA Port DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug...
...RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for external SATA devices. ƒƒ VMD setup menu Allows you use, set Enable VMD Global Mapping to Disabled. ƒƒ SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers. && Port Enables or disables each SATA port. && SATA Port DevSlp Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express x4 slot(s). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && PCH PCIe X4 Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. && CPU VCore Sense Provides you to set the operation mode of the chipset-controlled PCI Express slots. ƒƒ Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting...
...operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express x4 slot(s). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && PCH PCIe X4 Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. && VT-d Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. && CPU VCore Sense Provides you to set the operation mode of the chipset-controlled PCI Express slots. ƒƒ Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of operating system to boot. Auto Enables Legacy Option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables Option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack...
...All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of operating system to boot. Auto Enables Legacy Option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables Option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack...
Unique Features Introduction
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... your motherboard model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your USB flash drive, and rename it to the 12V power connector (connect either one if there are two) and main power connector. 4. Connect the power cables to GIGABYTE.bin. The QFLED or the Q-Flash Plus button will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS; Note: The USB flash drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Please turn on the Q-Flash Plus port. Wait for the BIOS switch: Boot from the main BIOS...
... your motherboard model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your USB flash drive, and rename it to the 12V power connector (connect either one if there are two) and main power connector. 4. Connect the power cables to GIGABYTE.bin. The QFLED or the Q-Flash Plus button will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS; Note: The USB flash drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Please turn on the Q-Flash Plus port. Wait for the BIOS switch: Boot from the main BIOS...
RAID Setup Guide
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Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring a RAID Set Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C.
Configuring a RAID Array...3 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System 7 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 8 A. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Installing hard drives...2 B. Configuring a RAID Set Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C.
RAID Setup Guide
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...: A. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Configure the system BIOS. Create RAID configurations. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to the "Internal Connectors" section of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• An Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. Before you...
...: A. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Configure the system BIOS. Create RAID configurations. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to the "Internal Connectors" section of the smallest drive Yes To create a RAID set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• An Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. Before you...
RAID Setup Guide
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Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting you to the location of the driver. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver appears, select Browse. If you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 7 - Refer...
Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting you to the location of the driver. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver appears, select Browse. If you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 7 - Refer...
User Manual
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... 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 1-3 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 2-4 Installing the Memory 15 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 16 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 17 2-7 Onboard Buttons 19 2-8 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 32 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 34 4-1 Operating System Installation 34 4-2 Drivers Installation 35 Chapter 5 Appendix...36 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 5-2 Debug LED Codes 37...
... 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 1-3 Box Contents...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 2-1 Installation Precautions 7 2-2 Product Specifications 8 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 2-4 Installing the Memory 15 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 16 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 17 2-7 Onboard Buttons 19 2-8 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 32 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 34 4-1 Operating System Installation 34 4-2 Drivers Installation 35 Chapter 5 Appendix...36 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 5-2 Debug LED Codes 37...
User Manual
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... the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to "Memory Support List" on environment and equipment.) - 8 - BLUETOOTH 5.3 - Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard (Actual data rate may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to Chapter 2-6, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.) Onboard Š Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller: Graphics - 2x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs...
... the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to "Memory Support List" on environment and equipment.) - 8 - BLUETOOTH 5.3 - Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard (Actual data rate may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to Chapter 2-6, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.) Onboard Š Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller: Graphics - 2x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs...
User Manual
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... x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 1 x system fan header 1 x system fan extension cable header (can extend three system fan headers through one cable) 1 x system fan/water cooling pump extension cable header (can extend three system fan/water cooling pump headers through one cable) 1 x noise detection header 1 x integrated extension cable header for addressable RGB Gen2 LED strips and RGB LED strips (can only support a graphics card or...
... x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 1 x system fan header 1 x system fan extension cable header (can extend three system fan headers through one cable) 1 x system fan/water cooling pump extension cable header (can extend three system fan/water cooling pump headers through one cable) 1 x noise detection header 1 x integrated extension cable header for addressable RGB Gen2 LED strips and RGB LED strips (can only support a graphics card or...
User Manual
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...) you install. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Smart Backup Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 28.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of apps. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Š 1 x integrated extension cable header for system fan/water cooling pump and USB 2.0/1.1 headers...
...) you install. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Smart Backup Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 28.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of apps. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Š 1 x integrated extension cable header for system fan/water cooling pump and USB 2.0/1.1 headers...
User Manual
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... unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use . The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn on , or the system may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website...
... unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use . The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn on , or the system may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website...
User Manual
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... other unexpected results. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus utilities, please navigate to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. For instructions on using the current version of GIGABYTE's website and search for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is off , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to the "Unique Features...
... other unexpected results. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus utilities, please navigate to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. For instructions on using the current version of GIGABYTE's website and search for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is off , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to the "Unique Features...
User Manual
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... correct BIOS settings, you are ready to the location of the driver. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to install the operating system. Refer to the steps below appears, select Intel RST VMD Controller 467F and click Next to your USB thumb drive. To install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to load the driver...
... correct BIOS settings, you are ready to the location of the driver. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to install the operating system. Refer to the steps below appears, select Intel RST VMD Controller 467F and click Next to your USB thumb drive. To install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to load the driver...
