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A520 AORUS ELITE
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-A52AELT-1001R
Copyright
© 2020 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.
Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without
prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or
published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV:
1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before
updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:
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Table of Contents
A520 AORUS ELITE Motherboard Layout ......................................................................4
A520 AORUS ELITE Motherboard Block Diagram .......................................................... 5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................6
1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 6
1-2 Product Specications ...................................................................................... 7
1-3 Installing the CPU .......................................................................................... 10
1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 10
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 11
1-6 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 11
1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................20
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 20
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 21
2-3 Favorites (F11) ............................................................................................... 22
2-4 Tweaker .......................................................................................................... 23
2-5 Settings .......................................................................................................... 26
2-6 System Info. ................................................................................................... 32
2-7 Boot ................................................................................................................ 33
2-8 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................37
3-1 Conguring a RAID Set .................................................................................. 37
3-2 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................... 39
Regulatory Notices .................................................................................................... 40
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 44
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A520 AORUS ELITE Motherboard Layout
* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
USB 2.0 Hub
KB_MS_U32
DVIHDMI
USB20
U32_LAN
ATX
AUDIO
DDR4_A1
DDR4_A2
DDR4_B1
DDR4_B2
ATX_12V
AMD A520
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX2
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX16
SYS_FAN2
CODEC
A520 AORUS ELITE
F_USB2 F_U32COMD_LED1
F_USB1 F_PANELSYS_FAN3
D_LED2
QFLASH_
PLUS
QFLED
LED_C1
LED_C2
TPM
F_AUDIO
SYS_FAN1
CPU_OPT
iTE®
Super I/O
M2A_CPU
4280110
SATA3
0 2
1 3
BAT
Realtek®
GbE LAN
Socket AM4
CPU_FAN
Box Contents
5A520 AORUS ELITE motherboard 5Two SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disc 5User's Manual
60
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A520 AORUS ELITE Motherboard Block Diagram
AMD Socket
AM4 CPU
CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz)
PCI Express 3.0 Bus
PCIe 3.0 x4
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out
Line Out
MIC
Line In
S/PDIF Out
Rear Speaker Out
CODEC
4 USB 2.0/1.1
2 USB 3.2 Gen 1
4 SATA 6Gb/s
4 USB 2.0/1.1
3 USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 USB 3.2 Gen 2
Type A
AMD A520
HDMI
DVI-D
USB 2.0
Hub
1 M.2 Socket 3
LPC
Bus
TPM
iTE®
Super I/O
SPI
Bus BIOS
x16
1 PCI Express x16
DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz
LAN
RJ45
Realtek®
GbE LAN
PCI Express 3.0 Bus
x2x1 x1
1 x PCI Express x1
2 PCI Express x1
Switch
1 PCI Express x2
or
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's
manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure
the power supply has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certied computer technician.
•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU AMD Socket AM4, support for:
3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors/
3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Chipset AMD A520
Memory 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)
of system memory
Support for DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated in the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors:
- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
Audio Realtek® ALC1200 codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit)
Expansion Slots CPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
Chipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x2 (PCIEX2)
- 3 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2,
PCIEX1_3)
* The PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots share bandwidth with the PCIEX2 slot. The
PCIEX2 slot becomes unavailable when a device is installed in the PCIEX1_2 or
PCIEX1_3 slot.
Storage Interface CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and
PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10
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USB CPU:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
2 x addressable LED strip headers
2 x RGB LED strip headers
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S
module only)
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5 x audio jacks
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling ow rate detection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
install.
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BIOS 1 x 128 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specications.
- @BIOS
- EasyTune
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFF Charge
- RGB Fusion
- Smart Backup
- System Information Viewer
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Operating
System Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information without
prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website
for support lists of CPU, memory
modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List
page on GIGABYTE's website to
download the latest version of apps.
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Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same
capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go 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 to prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2
Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2
1-3 Installing the CPU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
•Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Installing the CPU
Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.
AM4 Socket
A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes Pin
One of the Socket AM4 CPU
A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes CPU
Pin One
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Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Conguration:
DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2
2 Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0
specication. Use this port for USB devices.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port)
The USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specication. Use this port for USB devices. Before using
Q-Flash Plus (Note 1), make sure to insert the USB ash drive into this port rst.
DVI-D Port (Note 2) (Note 3)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specication and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
DVI-D connection to this port.
HDMI Port (Note 2)
The HDMI port is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM
audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported
resolution is 4096x2160@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being
used.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
(The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
(Note 1) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website.
(Note 2) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors only.
(Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specication and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1
and USB 2.0 specication. Use this port for USB devices.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers.
Rear Speaker Out
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.
Line In/Side Speaker Out
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out/Front Speaker Out
The line out jack.
Mic In/Side Speaker Out
The Mic in jack.
If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side
Speaker out through the audio driver.
Audio Jack Congurations:
Jack Headphone/
2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Center/Subwoofer Speaker
Out a a
Rear Speaker Out a a a
Line In/Side Speaker Out a
Line Out/Front Speaker Out a a a a
Mic In/Side Speaker Out a
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on conguring the audio software.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
•When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
•When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent
an electrical short inside the cable connector.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:
Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
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1-7 Internal Connectors
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:
•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2/3
5) CPU_OPT
6) D_LED1/D_LED2
7) LED_C1/LED_C2
8) QFLASH_PLUS
9) SATA3 0/1/2/3
10) M2A_CPU
11) F_PANEL
12) F_ AUDIO
13) F_U32
14) F_USB1/F_USB2
15) TPM
16) COM
17) CLR_CMOS
18) BAT
134
10
2
8
9
4
14 11176712
1
1615
18
4
3 6 75
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•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from
overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
•These fan headers are not conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.
CPU_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1 1
SYS_FAN2SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN3
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers)
All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.
When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is
the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For
optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components
on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst make sure the power supply is turned
off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the
power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the
required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
ATX:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
ATX_12V:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
3 GND 7 +12V
4 GND 8 +12V
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V
41
85
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6) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers)
The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating
of 5A (5V) and maximum number of 1000 LEDs.
Pin No. Denition
1 V (5V)
2 Data
3 No Pin
4 GND
1 1
Connect your addressable LED strip to the header. The power pin
(marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected
to Pin 1 of the addressable LED strip header. Incorrect connection may
lead to the damage of the LED strip.
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
U
S _S
_ SF_
B
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
U
S _S
_ SF_
B
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
D_LED1 D_LED2
Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of
GIGABYTE's website.
5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)
The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof
insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black
connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control
design.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from
overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
•These fan headers are not conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.
7) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB LED Strip Headers)
The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power
rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.
Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3 R
4 B
1
Connect your RGB LED strip to the header. The power pin (marked
with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin
1 (12V) of this header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage
of the LED strip.
LED_C2
1
LED_C1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
Addressable LED
Strip
1
RGB LED Strip
1
12V
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10) M2A_CPU (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID conguration. Please
note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Refer to Chapter 3,
"Conguring a RAID Set," for instructions on conguring a RAID array.
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting
hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the standoff rst.
Step 2:
Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and standoff.
9) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA
1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors support
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Conguring a RAID Set," for instructions on conguring
a RAID array.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
7
7
SATA3 0 2
1 3
1
1
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
U
S _S
_ SF_
B
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
80110 60 42
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
8) QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button)
Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest
BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you can now ash the BIOS
automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The QFLED will ash when the BIOS matching
and ashing activities start and will stop ashing when the main BIOS ashing is complete.
QFLASH_PLUS
QFLED
For how to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website.
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11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator
on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins
before connecting the cables.
Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire
instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has
different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports High Denition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front
panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the
pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the
motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
U
S _S
_ SF_
B
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
91
10 2
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L 6 Sense
2 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD
3 MIC2_R 8 No Pin
4 NC 9 LINE2_L
5 LINE2_R 10 Sense
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch,
reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis
front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are
matched correctly.
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
•PW (Power Switch):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may
congure the way to turn off your system using the power switch
(refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more
information).
•SPEAK (Speaker):
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports
system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep
will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.
•PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED):
Connects to the power status indicator
on the chassis front panel. The LED is on
when the system is operating. The LED is
off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state
or powered off (S5).
•HD (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive
is reading or writing data.
•RES (Reset Switch):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer
if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
•CI (Chassis Intrusion Header):
Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has
been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
•NC: No connection.
NC
NC
Power LED
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
2
19
20
CI-
CI+
PWR_LED-
PWR_LED+
PLED-
PW-
SPEAK+
SPEAK-
PLED+
PW+
Power LED
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
Hard Drive
Activity LED
Reset
Switch Chassis Intrusion
Header
Power Switch Speaker
PWR_LED-
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Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 8 D1- 15 SSTX2-
2 SSRX1- 9 D1+ 16 GND
3 SSRX1+ 10 NC 17 SSRX2+
4 GND 11 D2+ 18 SSRX2-
5 SSTX1- 12 D2- 19 VBUS
6 SSTX1+ 13 GND 20 No Pin
7 GND 14 SSTX2+
13) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header)
The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specication and can provide two USB ports. For
purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local
dealer.
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
U
S _S
_ SF_
B
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
11
1 10
20
14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+
2 Power (5V) 7 GND
3 USB DX- 8 GND
4 USB DY- 9 No Pin
5 USB DX+ 10 NC
•Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header.
•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
DEBUG
PORT
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10
9
2
1
15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)
You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1LAD0 7LAD3
2VCC3 8GND
3LAD1 9LFRAME
4No Pin 10 NC
5LAD2 11 SERIRQ
6LCLK 12 LRESET
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
U
S _S
_ SF_
B
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
12
11
2
1
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17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)
Use this jumper to clear the BIOS conguration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear
the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
•Always turn off your computer before clearing the CMOS values.
•After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or
manually congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS congurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
18) BAT (Battery)
The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, date, and time information)
in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low
level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a
metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery
holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)
3. Replace the battery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
•Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Damage to your devices may occur if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect model.
•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself
or uncertain about the battery model.
•When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-)
of the battery (the positive side should face up).
•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
16) COM (Serial Port Header)
The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional
COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 NDCD- 6 NDSR-
2 NSIN 7 NRTS-
3 NSOUT 8 NCTS-
4 NDTR- 9 NRI-
5 GND 10 No Pin
1
2
9
10
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
2-1 Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
Function Keys
•When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults.
•The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.
There are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can use the <F2> key to switch between the two modes.
Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments for optimum
performance. In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through conguration items. The Advanced Mode
provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move among the items
and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want.
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the
motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows
the user to modify basic system conguration settings or to activate certain system features.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to
keep the conguration values in the CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.
•Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.
•@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet
and updates the BIOS.
•Because BIOS ashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS,
it is recommended that you not ash the BIOS. To ash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS ashing
may result in system malfunction.
•It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other
unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try 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/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
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2-2 The Main Menu
Advanced Mode Function Keys
<f><g> Move the selection bar to select a setup menu
<h><i>Move the selection bar to select an conguration item on a menu
<Enter>/Double Click Execute command or enter a menu
<+>/<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<->/<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> Show descriptions of the function keys
<F2> Switch to Easy Mode
<F3> Save the current BIOS settings to a prole
<F4> Load the BIOS settings from a prole created before
<F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
<F6> Display the Smart Fan 5 screen
<F7> Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus
<F8> Access the Q-Flash utility
<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
<F11> Switch to the Favorites submenu
<F12> Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive
<Insert> Add or remove a favorite option
<Ctrl>+<S> Display information on the installed memory
<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program
Submenus: Exit current submenu
Hardware
Information
Option Description Current Settings
Setup Menus
Conguration
Items
System
Time
Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to
the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 5, or
Q-Flash screen.
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2-3 Favorites (F11)
Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the <F11> key to quickly switch to the page where
all of your favorite options are located. To add or remove a favorite option, go to its original page and press
<Insert> on the option. The option is marked with a star sign if set as a "favorite."
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2-4 Tweaker
Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall
system congurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory
and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to
alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings
may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)
&CPU Clock Control
Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto)
Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU
specications.
&Spread Spectrum Control
Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto)
&CPU Ratio Mode (Note)
Allows you to set the core ratio for all CPU cores or individual cores. (Default: All cores)
&CCD0 CCX0/1 Ratio (Note)
Allows you to manually set the core ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. This item is congurable only when
CPU Ratio Mode is set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto)
&CPU Clock Ratio
Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU
being installed.
Advanced CPU Settings
&Core Performance Boost (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU
performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) (Default: Auto)
&SVM Mode
Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems
and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple
virtual systems. (Default: Disabled)
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.
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&AMD Cool&Quiet function
Enabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to
reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default)
Disabled Disables this function.
&PPC Adjustment (Note 1)
Allows you to x the PState of the CPU. (Default: PState 0)
&Global C-state Control (Note 1)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C states. When enabled, the CPU core frequency
will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto)
&Power Supply Idle Control (Note 1)
Enables or disables Package C6 State.
Typical Current Idle Disables this function.
Low Current Idle Enables this function.
Auto Lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default)
&CCD Control (Note 1)
Sets the number of CCDs to be used. (Default: Auto)
&Downcore Control
Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable (the number of CPU cores may vary by CPU).
(Default: Auto)
&SMT Mode
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. (Default: Auto)
&CPPC (Note 1)
Enables or disables the CPPC feature. (Default: Auto)
&CPPC Preferred Cores (Note 1)
Enables or disables the CPPC Preferred Cores feature. (Default: Auto)
&ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) (Note 2)
Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when
enabled.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Prole1 Uses Prole 1 settings.
Prole2 (Note 2) Uses Prole 2 settings.
&XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2)
Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. This item is congurable only when
ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to Prole1 or Prole2. (Default: Auto)
&System Memory Multiplier
Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD
data. (Default: Auto)
Advanced Memory Settings
Memory Subtimings
d Standard Timing Control, Advanced Timing Control, CAD Bus Setup Timing, CAD Bus
DriveStrength,DataBusConguration
These sections provide memory timing settings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot
after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by
loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values.
(Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.
(Note 2) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature.
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SPD Info
Displays information on the installed memory.
& CPU Vcore/Dynamic Vcore(DVID)/VCORE SOC/Dynamic VCORE SOC(DVID)/CPU
VDD18/CPU VDDP/A_VDD18S5/DRAM Voltage (CH A/B)/DDRVPP Voltage (CH A/B)/
DRAM Termination (CH A/B)
These items allow you to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages.
CPU/VRM Settings
This submenu allows you to congure Load-Line Calibration level.
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2-5 Settings
Platform Power
&AC BACK
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)
&Power On By Keyboard
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.
Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.
Any Key Press any key to turn on the system.
&Power On Password
Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password.
Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept.
To turn on the system, enter the password and press <Enter>.
Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press <Enter>
again without entering the password to clear the password settings.
&Power On By Mouse
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Move Move the mouse to turn on the system.
Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system.
&ErP
Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled)
Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: Resume by Alarm,
power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN.
&Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Congures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.
Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default)
Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power
button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.
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&Power Loading
Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing
it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this
setting. (Default: Auto)
&Resume by Alarm
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:
Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specic time on each day or on a specic day in a month.
Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.
Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the
AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
&Wake on LAN
Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
&High Precision Event Timer
Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in the operating system. (Default: Enabled)
&CEC 2019 Ready
Allows you to select whether to allow the system to adjust power consumption when it is in shutdown, idle,
or standby state in order to comply with the CEC (California Energy Commission) 2019 Standards. (Default:
Disabled)
IO Ports
&Initial Display Output
Species the rst initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard
graphics.
IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the rst display.
PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the rst display. (Default)
PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX2 slot as the rst display.
&Integrated Graphics (Note)
Enables or disables the onboard graphics function.
Auto The BIOS will automatically enable or disable the onboard graphics depending
on the graphics card being installed. (Default)
Forces Enables the onboard graphics.
Disabled Disables the onboard graphics.
&UMA Mode (Note)
Specify the UMA mode.
Auto Lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default)
UMA Specied Sets the UMA Frame Buffer Size.
UMA Auto Sets the display resolution.
UMA Game Optimized Adjusts the frame buffer size based on the total system memory size.
This item is congurable only when Integrated Graphics is set to Forces.
&UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note)
Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller.
MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for display. Options are: Auto (default), 64M~2G.
This item is congurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMASpecied.
&Display Resolution (Note)
Allows you to set the display resolution. Options are: Auto (default), 1920x1080 and below, 2560x1600,
3840x2160. This item is congurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMA Auto.
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.
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&HD Audio Controller
Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to
Disabled.
&PCIEX16 Bifurcation
Allows you to determine how the bandwidth of the PCIEX16 slot is divided. Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8,
PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 4x4 (Note). (Default: Auto)
&Above 4G Decoding
Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system
supports 64-bit PCI decoding). 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 the limited 4 GB
memory address space). (Default: Disabled)
&Onboard LAN Controller
Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to
Disabled.
SuperIOConguration
&Serial Port 1
Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled)
USBConguration
&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)
&Port 60/64 Emulation
Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This should be enabled for full legacy support
for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices.
(Default: Disabled)
&Mass Storage Devices
Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device
is installed.
NVMeConguration
Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed.
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.
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SATAConguration
&SATA Mode
Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or congures the SATA controllers
to AHCI mode.
RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller.
AHCI Congures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)
is an interface specication that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA
features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default)
&NVMe RAID mode
Allows you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to congure RAID. (Default: Disabled)
&Chipset SATA Port Enable
Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)
&Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3
Displays the information of the connected SATA device(s).
NetworkStackConguration
&Network Stack
Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from
the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled)
&IPv4 PXE Support
Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is congurable only when Network Stack is enabled.
&IPv4 HTTP Support
Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is congurable only when Network Stack is
enabled.
&IPv6 PXE Support
Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is congurable only when Network Stack is enabled.
&IPv6 HTTP Support
Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. This item is congurable only when Network Stack is
enabled.
&PXE boot wait time
Allows you to congure how long to wait before you can press <Esc> to abort the PXE boot. This item is
congurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 0)
&Media detect count
Allows you to set the number of times to check the presence of media. This item is congurable only when
Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1)
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
This sub-menu provides information on LAN conguration and related conguration options.
Miscellaneous
&LEDs in System Power On State
Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on.
Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on.
On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. (Default)
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&LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States
Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state.
This item is congurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set to On.
Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default)
On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state.
&PCIeSlotConguration
Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation
mode is subject to the hardware specication of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this
setting. (Default: Auto)
&3DMark01 Enhancement
Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled)
&IOMMU
Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto)
&AMD CPU fTPM
Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled)
Trusted Computing
Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
AMD CBS
This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related conguration options.
PC Health
&Reset Case Open Status
Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default)
Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open eld will
show "No" at next boot.
&Case Open
Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI
header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this eld will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To
clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to
the CMOS, and then restart your system.
& CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC
Displays the current system voltages.
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 determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.
Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. You can adjust
the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements.
(Default)
Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph.
Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds.
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&Fan Control Use Temperature Input
Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control.
&Temperature Interval
Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change.
&Fan 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.
PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan.
&Fan Stop
Enables or disables the fan stop function. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve.
The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled)
&Temperature
Displays the current temperature of the selected target area.
&Fan Speed
Displays current fan speeds.
&Flow Rate
Displays the ow rate of your water cooling system.
&Temperature Warning Control
Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit
warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.
&Fan Fail Warning
Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan
connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)
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2-6 System Info.
This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default
language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time.
&System Language
Selects the default language used by the BIOS.
&System Date
Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Use <Enter> to switch
between the Month, Date, and Year elds and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down> key to set the desired
value.
&System Time
Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Use
<Enter> to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second elds and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down>
key to set the desired value.
&Access Level
Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is
set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all
BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
Plug in Devices Info
Displays information on your SATA, PCI Express, and M.2 devices if installed.
Q-Flash
Allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to update the BIOS or back up the current BIOS conguration.
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2-7 Boot
&Boot Option Priorities
Species the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT
format will be prexed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that
supports GPT partitioning, select the device prexed with "UEFI:" string.
Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit,
select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disc and is prexed with "UEFI:"
string.
&Bootup NumLock State
Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On)
&Security Option
Species whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup.
After conguring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item.
Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program.
System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.
(Default)
&Full Screen LOGO Show
Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the
GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled)
&Fast Boot
Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup
speed. (Default: Disabled)
&SATA Support
Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled
before the OS boot process completes. (Default)
All SATA Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
This item is congurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&NVMe Support
Allows you to enable or disable NVMe device(s). (Default: Enabled)
This item is congurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
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&VGA Support
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 congurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&USB Support
Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
(Default)
Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
This item is congurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot
is set to Ultra Fast.
&PS2 Devices Support
Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
(Default)
This item is congurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. This function is disabled
when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast.
&NetWork Stack Driver Support
Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default)
Enabled Enables booting from the network.
This item is congurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&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 process only.
Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default)
&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 congurable 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 storage device controller.
Disabled Disables option ROM.
UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default)
Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only.
This item is congurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.
&Other PCI Device ROM Priority
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.
Disabled Disables option ROM.
UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default)
Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only.
This item is congurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.
&Administrator Password
Allows you to congure an administrator password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and
then press <Enter>. You will be requested to conrm the password. Type the password again and press
<Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering
BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to
all BIOS settings.
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&User Password
Allows you to congure a user password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press
<Enter>. You will be requested to conrm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.
You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS
Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
To cancel the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, enter
the correct one rst. When prompted for a new password, press <Enter> without entering any password.
Press <Enter> again when prompted to conrm.
NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be sure to set the Administrator Password rst.
Secure Boot
Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot and congure related settings. This item is congurable only
when CSM Support is set to Disabled.
&Preferred Operating Mode
Allows you to select whether to enter Easy mode or Advanced mode after entering BIOS Setup. Auto
enters the BIOS mode where it was last time. (Default: Auto)
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2-8 Save & Exit
&Save & Exit Setup
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup
program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
&Exit Without Saving
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made
in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
&Load Optimized Defaults
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults
settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating
the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
&Boot Override
Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press <Enter> on the device you select and select Yes
to conrm. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device.
&SaveProles
This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a prole. You can create up to 8 proles and
save as Setup Prole 1~ Setup Prole 8. Press <Enter> to complete. Or you can select Select File in
HDD/FDD/USB to save the prole to your storage device.
&LoadProles
If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function
to load the BIOS settings from a prole created before, without the hassles of reconguring the BIOS
settings. First select the prole you wish to load, then press <Enter> to complete. You can select Select
File in HDD/FDD/USB to input the prole previously created from your storage device or load the prole
automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked
properly (last known good record).
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Chapter 3 Appendix
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet
C.UEFIRAIDConguration
Steps:
1. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2
CongurationUtility sub-menu.
3. On the RAIDXpert2CongurationUtility screen, press <Enter> on Array Management to enter the Create
Array screen. Then, select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (the
selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Next, press <Enter> on Select
Physical Disks to enter the Select Physical Disks screen.
4. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array and set them
to Enabled. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Apply Changes and press <Enter>. Then return
to the previous screen and set the Select CacheTagSize, Read Cache Policy and Write Cache Policy.
5. Move to Create Array and press <Enter> to begin.
6. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Array Management screen. Under Manage Array Properties
you can see the new RAID volume and information on RAID level, array name, array capacity, etc.
Before you begin, please prepare the following items:
•At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs. (Note) (To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use
two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Windows setup disc.
•Motherboard driver disc.
•A USB thumb drive.
ConguringtheOnboardSATAController
A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer
Install the hard drives/SSDs in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the motherboard. Then connect the power connectors
from your power supply to the hard drives.
B.ConguringSATAcontrollermodeinBIOSSetup
Make sure to congure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup.
Steps:
Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Under
Settings\IO Ports, set SATAConguration\SATAMode to RAID. Then save the settings and restart your
computer. (If you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to congure RAID, make sure to set NVMe RAID mode to
Enabled.)
RAID Levels
RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10
Minimum Number of
Hard Drives
≥2 2 4
Array Capacity Number of hard drives *
Size of the smallest drive
Size of the smallest drive (Number of hard drives/2) *
Size of the smallest drive
Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes
The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard.
The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the
BIOS version.
(Note) Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive.
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Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on conguring a RAID array.
Install the RAID driver and operating system
With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system.
Installing the Operating System
As some operating systems already include RAID driver, you do not need to install separate RAID driver during
the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all
required drivers from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and
compatibility. If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional RAID driver during the
OS installation process, please refer to the steps below:
1. Copy the Hw10 folder under the \BootDrv folder in the driver disc to your USB thumb drive.
2. Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting
you to load the driver appears, select Browse.
3. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver. The location of the drivers is as
follows:
\Hw10\RAID\x64
4. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device rst and click Next to load the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller
and click Next to load the driver. Finally, continue the OS installation.
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•Before installing the drivers, rst install the operating system.
•After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your optical drive. Click
on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen
and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the
Run.exe program.)
"Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to
install. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click
the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.
3-2 Drivers Installation
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information.
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Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Product Name: Motherboard
Trade Name: GIGABYTE
Model Number: A520 AORUS ELITE
Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc.
Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748
Tel.: 1-626-854-9338
Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com
FCC Compliance Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class
B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-
003 du Canada.
European Union (EU) CE Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the following directives: Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, Low-voltage Directive 2014/35/
EU, RoHS directive (recast) 2011/65/EU & the 2015/863 Statement.
This product has been tested and found to comply with all essential
requirements of the Directives.
European Union (EU) RoHS (recast) Directive 2011/65/EU & the
European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement
GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous
substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).
The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS
requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to
develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement
GIGABYTE will fulll the national laws as interpreted from the 2012/19/
EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (recast) directive.
The WEEE Directive species the treatment, collection, recycling and
disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under
the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately,
and disposed of properly.
WEEE Symbol Statement
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its
packaging, which indicates that this product must not be
disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should
be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of
the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment
for recycling, please contact your local government ofce, your household
waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details
of environmentally safe recycling.
End of Life Directives-Recycling
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its
packaging, which indicates that this product must not be
disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should
be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the
treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.
Déclaration de Conformité aux Directives de l'Union européenne
(UE)
Cet appareil portant la marque CE est conforme aux directives de
l'UE suivantes: directive Compatibilité Electromagnétique 2014/30/
UE, directive Basse Tension 2014/35/UE et directive RoHS II 2011/65/
UE. La conformité à ces directives est évaluée sur la base des normes
européennes harmonisées applicables.
European Union (EU) CE-Konformitätserklärung
Dieses Produkte mit CE-Kennzeichnung erfüllen folgenden EU-
Richtlinien: EMV-Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, Niederspannungsrichtlinie
2014/30/EU und RoHS-Richtlinie 2011/65/EU erfüllt. Die Konformität mit
diesen Richtlinien wird unter Verwendung der entsprechenden Standards
zurEuropäischen Normierung beurteilt.
CE declaração de conformidade
Este produto com a marcação CE estão em conformidade com das
seguintes Diretivas UE: Diretiva Baixa Tensão 2014/35/EU; Diretiva
CEM 2014/30/EU; Diretiva RSP 2011/65/UE. A conformidade com estas
diretivas é vericada utilizando as normas europeias harmonizadas.
CE Declaración de conformidad
Este producto que llevan la marca CE cumplen con las siguientes
Directivas de la Unión Europea: Directiva EMC (2014/30/EU), Directiva
de bajo voltaje (2014/35/EU), Directiva RoHS (recast) (2011/65/EU).
El cumplimiento de estas directivas se evalúa mediante las normas
europeas armonizadas.
Dichiarazione di conformità CE
Questo prodotto è conforme alle seguenti direttive: Direttiva sulla
compatibilità elettromagnetica 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla bassa tensione
2014/35/UE, Direttiva RoHS (rifusione) 2011/65/UE. Questo prodotto è
stato testato e trovato conforme a tutti i requisiti essenziali delle Direttive.
Regulatory Notices
United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement
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