User Manual
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... Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 2-4 Installing the Memory 13 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 14 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 15 2-7 Onboard Buttons 17 2-8 Internal Connectors 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 30 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 32 4-1 Operating System Installation 32 4-2 Drivers Installation 33 Chapter 5 Appendix...34 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 34 5-2 Debug LED Codes 35...
... Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 2-4 Installing the Memory 13 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 14 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 15 2-7 Onboard Buttons 17 2-8 Internal Connectors 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 30 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 32 4-1 Operating System Installation 32 4-2 Drivers Installation 33 Chapter 5 Appendix...34 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 34 5-2 Debug LED Codes 35...
User Manual
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... the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.) * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Audio Š 1 ESS ES9280AC DAC chip + 2 ESS ES9080 chips Š DTS® Sound Unbound™ Š High Definition Audio Š 2-channel Š Support for S/PDIF Out * The line out jack and the optical S/PDIF out connector can only be , supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - Support...
... the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.) * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Audio Š 1 ESS ES9280AC DAC chip + 2 ESS ES9080 chips Š DTS® Sound Unbound™ Š High Definition Audio Š 2-channel Š Support for S/PDIF Out * The line out jack and the optical S/PDIF out connector can only be , supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - Support...
User Manual
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... x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB) - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/2260 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/ x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices Chipset+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller: - 2 x USB Type-C® ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support Chipset: - 2 x USB Type-C® ports with the M2C_CPU connector. Chipset: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at up to x8 mode when a device is to be...
... x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB) - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/2260 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/ x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices Chipset+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller: - 2 x USB Type-C® ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support Chipset: - 2 x USB Type-C® ports with the M2C_CPU connector. Chipset: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at up to x8 mode when a device is to be...
User Manual
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... download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. Noise detection 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for system fan/water cooling pump and USB 2.0/1.1 headers (can extend one system fan/water cooling pump header and two USB 2.0/1.1 headers through one cable) Š 2 x temperature sensor headers Š 1 x power button Š 1 x reset button Š 1 x Clear CMOS button Š 1 x Q-Flash Plus button Š 1 x OC Ignition button Š 2 x SMA antenna connectors...
... download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. Noise detection 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for system fan/water cooling pump and USB 2.0/1.1 headers (can extend one system fan/water cooling pump header and two USB 2.0/1.1 headers through one cable) Š 2 x temperature sensor headers Š 1 x power button Š 1 x reset button Š 1 x Clear CMOS button Š 1 x Q-Flash Plus button Š 1 x OC Ignition button Š 2 x SMA antenna connectors...
User Manual
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... before installing the memory 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 in the DDR5_A2 or DDR5_B2 socket. - 13 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed. 2. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . When enabling Dual Channel mode with...
... before installing the memory 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 in the DDR5_A2 or DDR5_B2 socket. - 13 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed. 2. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . When enabling Dual Channel mode with...
User Manual
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... the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCIEX16 Slot Before installing your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that the expansion card is fully seated in its slot. 4. Turn...
... the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCIEX16 Slot Before installing your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that the expansion card is fully seated in its slot. 4. Turn...
User Manual
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... Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use . CMOS_SW PW_SW RST_SW CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button The reset button provides you with several functions to factory defaults when needed. 2-7 Onboard Buttons Quick Buttons This motherboard...
... Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use . CMOS_SW PW_SW RST_SW CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button The reset button provides you with several functions to factory defaults when needed. 2-7 Onboard Buttons Quick Buttons This motherboard...
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To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. For instructions on using the current version of BIOS, it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent system...
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. For instructions on using the current version of BIOS, it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent system...
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Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you need to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 32 - To install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to install the operating...
Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on a RAID volume, you need to load the driver and continue the OS installation. - 32 - To install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to install the operating...
Unique Features Introduction
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... you choose to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your motherboard model. 2. B. Connect the power cables to GIGABYTE.bin. Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS; Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to the Q-Flash Plus port on the Q-Flash Plus port. default setting for and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the...
... you choose to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that matches your motherboard model. 2. B. Connect the power cables to GIGABYTE.bin. Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS; Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to the Q-Flash Plus port on the Q-Flash Plus port. default setting for and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you to update the BIOS when your system is turned off (S5 shutdown state). When the power is off , the battery on the motherboard. Save the latest BIOS on . BIOS Setup BIOS...
... battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in user's manual or refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section for "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you to update the BIOS when your system is turned off (S5 shutdown state). When the power is off , the battery on the motherboard. Save the latest BIOS on . BIOS Setup BIOS...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... fan speed change. && FAN/PUMP Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode is lower than the limit. - 6 - The fan or pump stops operation when the temperature is recommended for each fan header or monitor your water cooling system. Smart Fan 6 Use the function key to quickly switch to this function. && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable...
... fan speed change. && FAN/PUMP Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump. PWM PWM mode is lower than the limit. - 6 - The fan or pump stops operation when the temperature is recommended for each fan header or monitor your water cooling system. Smart Fan 6 Use the function key to quickly switch to this function. && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... let the CPU enter C8 mode in order to reduce the current. && C8 State Support Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. && DDR5 Auto Booster Enables or disables the DDR5 Dynamic Turbo Boost feature, which allows automatic switching between default frequency and boosted frequency. dd Turbo Power Limits Allows you to select among profiles that are built for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it...
... let the CPU enter C8 mode in order to reduce the current. && C8 State Support Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. && DDR5 Auto Booster Enables or disables the DDR5 Dynamic Turbo Boost feature, which allows automatic switching between default frequency and boosted frequency. dd Turbo Power Limits Allows you to select among profiles that are built for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it...
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... BIOS automatically configure this setting. Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/ button in the user's manual for how to clear the CMOS values. Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && SA GV Enables or disables System Agent Geyserville (SAGV), which allows automatic switching between default SPD Profile frequency...
... BIOS automatically configure this setting. Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/ button in the user's manual for how to clear the CMOS values. Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && SA GV Enables or disables System Agent Geyserville (SAGV), which allows automatic switching between default SPD Profile frequency...
BIOS Setup Guide
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... the graphics card. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are : 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1024MB. && PCIE Bifurcation Support Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB memory mapped IO BIOS assignment for 64-bit capable devices. - 19 - Options are not able to be decoded in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function...
... the graphics card. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are : 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1024MB. && PCIE Bifurcation Support Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in above 4 GB memory mapped IO BIOS assignment for 64-bit capable devices. - 19 - Options are not able to be decoded in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function...
BIOS Setup Guide
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...create RAID configurations, set Enable VMD controller to Enabled and set Enable VMD Global Mapping to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for external SATA devices. ƒƒ VMD setup menu Allows you use, set the corresponding Map this Root Port under VMD item to configure the VMD controllers. Please navigate to Disabled. Then depending on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 22 - ƒƒ SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power...
...create RAID configurations, set Enable VMD controller to Enabled and set Enable VMD Global Mapping to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for external SATA devices. ƒƒ VMD setup menu Allows you use, set the corresponding Map this Root Port under VMD item to configure the VMD controllers. Please navigate to Disabled. Then depending on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 22 - ƒƒ SATA Configuration && SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power...
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... power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set the mouse cursor movement speed. && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot...
... power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set the mouse cursor movement speed. && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot...
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 Set (Intel® Z790/B760 Refresh Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. 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.
Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory 8 B. Configuring the BIOS settings 3 C. Rebuilding an Array...9 - 1 - Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z790/B760 Refresh Series) Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings 2 A. 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.
RAID Setup Guide
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... use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• An Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. The Intel® B760 Chipset doesn't include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 2 - Install the RAID driver and operating system. Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings A. C. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. B. Create RAID configurations. (Note 1) D. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in your power supply...
... use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 3) •• A Windows setup disc. •• An Internet connected computer. •• A USB thumb drive. The Intel® B760 Chipset doesn't include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - 2 - Install the RAID driver and operating system. Preparing the Hard Drives and BIOS Settings A. C. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. B. Create RAID configurations. (Note 1) D. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in your power supply...
RAID Setup Guide
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... VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: 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 SSD or a RAID volume, you to your USB thumb drive. If you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page...
... VMD Controller driver first during the OS installation process. Step 2: Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen as shown below : Step 1: 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 SSD or a RAID volume, you to your USB thumb drive. If you want to install an operating system on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page...
