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B360 M AORUS PRO
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-B36MAPO-1001R
Copyright
© 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
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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:
Motherboard
B360 M AORUS PRO
Oct. 5, 2018
Oct. 5, 2018
Motherboard
B360 M AORUS PRO
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Table of Contents
B360 M AORUS PRO Motherboard Layout .....................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5
1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 5
1-2 ProductSpecications ...................................................................................... 6
1-3 Installing the CPU ............................................................................................ 9
1-4 Installing the Memory ....................................................................................... 9
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 10
1-6 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 10
1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................21
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 21
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 22
2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 23
2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 29
2-5 BIOS ............................................................................................................... 30
2-6 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 33
2-7 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 36
2-8 Power ............................................................................................................. 37
2-9 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................40
3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory .............................................................. 40
3-2 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................... 42
Regulatory Statements .............................................................................................. 43
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 48
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B360 M AORUS PRO 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.
Box Contents
5B360 M AORUS PRO motherboard 5Two SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual 5M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s)
KB_MS_USB
DVI
DP
HDMI
USB31
USB30_LAN
LGA1151
ATX
D_LED2
DLED_V_SW2
LED_C2
AUDIO
DDR4_4
DDR4_2
DDR4_3
DDR4_1
ATX_12V_2X4
Intel® B360
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
B_BIOS
PCIEX1
PCIEX4
PCIEX16
F_USB3 0
M2Q_32G
M2 P_16G
CNVI
CODEC
B360 M AORUS PRO
F_PANELF_USB1
D_LED1 TPMCOM
F_ AU DI O SYS_FAN3
F_USB2LED_C1DLED_V_SW1SPDIF_O
SYS_FAN1
SYS_FAN2
CPU_FAN
iTE®
Super I/O
42
42
30
60
60
80
80
110
SATA3
SATA3
3 1
2 0
5
4
BAT
Intel® GbE
LAN
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
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,
keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•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,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.
•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 Support for 9th and 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7
processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium®
processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel® B360 Express Chipset
Memory 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in
non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules
* To support 2666 MHz or XMP memory, you must install an 8th Generation (or later)
Intel® Core™ i7/i5 processor.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
- 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 DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version, HDCP 2.2, and HDR.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2.
Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio Realtek® ALC892 codec
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, 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.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for an Intel® CNVi wireless module only (CNVI)
Multi-Graphics
Technology Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies
Storage Interface Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/
x2 SSD support) (M2Q_32G)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe
x2 SSD support) (M2P_16G)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
* Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA
connectors.
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
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USB Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB header)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers)
* The CNVi connector shares bandwidth with the F_USB2 header. When a Wi-Fi
module is populated in the CNVi connector, one of the USB 2.0/1.1 ports routed to
the F_USB2 header becomes unavailable.
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
2 x addressable LED strip headers
2 x addressable LED strip power select jumpers
2 x RGB LED strip headers
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB 3.1 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
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed 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 2x128Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
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
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- 3D OSD
- @BIOS
- AutoGreen
- Cloud Station
- EasyTune
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFF Charge
- Platform Power Management
- RGB Fusion
- Smart Backup
- Smart Keyboard
- Smart TimeLock
- Smart HUD
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
cFosSpeed
Operating
System Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout
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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DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
1-3 InstallingtheCPU
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. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
•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.
•SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-4 InstallingtheMemory
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.
InstallingtheCPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
DonotremovetheCPUsocketcoverbeforeinsertingtheCPU.Itmaypopofffromtheload
plateautomaticallyduringtheprocessofre-engagingtheleverafteryouinserttheCPU.
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
NotchNotch
LGA1151 CPU
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
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The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4
Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
USB2.0/1.1Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
PS/2Keyboard/MousePort
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
DVI-D Port (Note)
TheDVI-DportconformstotheDVI-Dspecicationandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D
connection to this port.
DisplayPort
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission.
DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to
connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum
resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable
DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1
2 Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
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 InstallinganExpansionCard
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.
(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
•Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefromyour
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.
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HDMI Port
The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio
formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You
can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is
4096x2160@30 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
USB3.1Gen2Type-APort(Red)
TheUSB3.1Gen2Type-AportsupportstheUSB3.1Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB
3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
USB Type-C™ Port
The reversible USB port supportsthe USB3.1Gen1 specication andiscompatibletotheUSB 2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
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.
•Tosetupatriple-displayconguration,youmustinstallmotherboarddriversintheoperating
systemrst.
•After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback
device to DisplayPort/HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
USB3.1Gen1Port
The USB3.1 Gen1 portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen 1specication andiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
Center/SubwooferSpeakerOut(Orange)
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers.
Rear Speaker Out (Black)
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers.
SideSpeakerOut(Gray)
Use this audio jack to connect side speakers.
Line In (Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
LineOut/FrontSpeakerOut(Green)
The line out jack.
Mic In (Pink)
The Mic in jack.
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
On No data transmission or receiving is occurring
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AudioJackCongurations:
Jack Headphone/
2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a
Rear Speaker Out aaa
Side Speaker Out a
Line In
Line Out/Front Speaker Out aaaa
Mic In
PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.
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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.
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6 5 7
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1) ATX_12V_2X4
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2/3
5) D_LED1/D_LED2
6) DLED_V_SW1/DLED_V_SW2
7) LED_C1/LED_C2
8) SATA30/1/2/3/4/5
9) M2Q_32G/M2P_16G
10) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT
11) F_ AUDIO
12) F_ PANEL
13) SPDIF_O
14) F_USB30
15) F_USB1/F_USB2
16) COM
17) TPM
18) CLR_CMOS
19) BAT
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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.
•Thesefanheadersarenotcongurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.
CPU_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1 1
SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN3
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
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_2X4:
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
3/4)CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3(FanHeaders)
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.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V_2X4
41
85
1/2)ATX_12V_2X4/ATX(2x412VPowerConnectorand2x12MainPowerConnector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components
onthemotherboard.Beforeconnectingthepowerconnector,rstmakesurethepowersupplyisturned
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.
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5) D_LED1/D_LED2(AddressableLEDStripHeaders)
The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating
of 2A (12V or 5V) and maximum length of 5m or maximum number of 300 LEDs. There are 12V and 5V
addressable LED strips. Be sure to verify the voltage requirements of your addressable LED strip and set
the DLED_V_SW1 and DLED_V_SW2 jumpers accordingly.
Pin No. Denition
1 V
2 D
3 G
11
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.
Addressable LED
Strip
1
6) DLED_V_SW1/DLED_V_SW2(AddressableLEDStripPowerSelectJumpers)
The jumpers allow you to select the supply voltage of the D_LED1 and D_LED2 headers. Be sure to verify
the voltage requirements of your addressable LED strip and set the correct voltage with this jumper before
connection. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip.
1
1
1
1
1-2: 5V (Default) 1-2: 5V (Default)
2-3: 12V 2-3: 12V
D_LED1
DLED_V_SW1 DLED_V_SW2
D_LED2
7) LED_C1/LED_C2(RGBLEDStripHeaders)
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
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.
1
LED_C1
LED_C2
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.
RGB LED Strip
1
12V
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
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8) SATA30/1/2/3/4/5(SATA6Gb/sConnectors)
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.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA
AndRSTConguration,"formoreinformation.
SATA3
SATA3
1 0
3 2
5 4
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PORT
G.QBOFM
9) M2Q_32G/M2P_16G(M.2Socket3Connectors)
The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs.
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B_ F_USB3
F_USB303
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80 60 42
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Get a screw and a standoff from the included M.2 screw and standoff packs. Locate the M.2 connector where
you will install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink and then remove the
heatsink. (Only the M2Q_32G connector has the heatsink)
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.
M2Q_32G
M2 P_16G
1
1
7
7
1
1
7
7
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InstallationNoticesfortheM.2andSATAConnectors:
Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may
be affected by the type of device installed in the M2P_16G connector. The M2P_16G connector shares
bandwidth with the SATA3 1 connector. Refer to the following table for details.
•M2Q_32G:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M.2 PCIe SSD *
a a a a a a
No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a
a: Available, r: Not available
* The M2Q_32G connector supports only PCIe SSDs.
Connector
Type of
M.2 SSD
•M2P_16G:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M.2 SATA SSD ara a a a
M.2 PCIe SSD
a a a a a a
No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a
a: Available, r: Not available
* The M2P_16G connector supports up to PCIe x2 SSDs only.
Connector
Type of
M.2 SSD
11) F_AUDIO(FrontPanelAudioHeader)
ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsHighDenitionaudio(HD).Youmayconnectyourchassisfront
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.
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.
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_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
F_USB303
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_3U
S_
9 1
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
10) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT(StatusLEDs)
The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly
after system power-on. If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not
working normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet.
CPU:CPU status LED
DRAM:Memory status LED
VGA:Graphics card status LED
BOOT:Operating system status LED
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
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B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
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B
_U
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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
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S
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CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
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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.
12) F_PANEL(FrontPanelHeader)
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.
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
•PW (Power Switch, Red):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may
congurethewaytoturnoffyoursystemusingthepowerswitch(refer
to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information).
•SPEAK(Speaker, Orange):
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, Yellow/Purple):
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, Blue):
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, Green):
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, Gray):
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 (Orange): No Connection.
13) SPDIF_O(S/PDIFOutHeader)
This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion
cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and
sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for
digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display
to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information
about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.
Pin No. Denition
1 5VDUAL
2 No Pin
3 SPDIFO
4 GND
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_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
F_USB303
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_3U
S_
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
6SSTX1+ 13 GND 20 No Pin
7 GND 14 SSTX2+
14) F_USB30(USB3.1Gen1Header)
TheheaderconformstoUSB3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.For
purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.1 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
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U
S _S
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USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
F_USB303
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10
20 1
11
15) F_USB1/F_USB2(USB2.0/1.1Headers)
TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwoUSBportsviaan
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
G.QBOFM
10
9
2
1
10
9
2
1
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
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17) 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
18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)
UsethisjumpertocleartheBIOScongurationandresettheCMOSvaluestofactorydefaults.Toclearthe
CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing
the CMOS values.
•After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or
manuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOScongurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
19) BAT (Battery)
Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)
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.
12
11
2
1
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
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B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS
U
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F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
B_
F
_0
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S
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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
theusertomodifybasicsystemcongurationsettingsortoactivatecertainsystemfeatures.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to
keepthecongurationvaluesintheCMOS.
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.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
•BecauseBIOSashingispotentiallyrisky,ifyoudonotencounterproblemsusingthecurrentversionofBIOS,
itisrecommendedthatyounotashtheBIOS.ToashtheBIOS,doitwithcaution.InadequateBIOSashing
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.)
•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.
2-1 Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
(Sample BIOS Version: T0d)
There are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can use the <F2> key to switch between the two modes.
The Classic Setup 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. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments
foroptimumperformance.InEasyMode,youcanuseyourmousetomovethroughcongurationitems.
Function Keys
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2-2 The Main Menu
ClassicSetupFunctionKeys
<f><g> Move the selection bar to select a setup menu
<h><i>Movetheselectionbartoselectancongurationitemonamenu
<Enter> 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
<F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
<F7> Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus
<F8> Access the Q-Flash utility
<F9> Display system information
<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
<F12> Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive
<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program
Submenus: Exit current submenu
Hardware
Information
CongurationItems Current Settings
Setup
Menus
System Time
Quick Access Bar allows you to enter Easy Mode, select
BIOSdefaultlanguage,congurefansettings,orenter
Q-Flash.
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2-3 M.I.T.
Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall
systemcongurations.Incorrectlydoingoverclock/overvoltagemayresultindamagetoCPU,chipset,ormemory
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.)
`AdvancedFrequencySettings
&Host Clock Value
Displays the current operating Host Clock frequency.
&GraphicsSliceRatio (Note)
Allows you to set the Graphics Slice Ratio.
&GraphicsUnSliceRatio (Note)
Allows you to set the Graphics UnSlice Ratio.
&CPU Clock Ratio
Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU
being installed.
&CPUFrequency
Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
&FCLKFrequencyforEarlyPowerOn
Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. Options are: Normal(800Mhz), 1GHz, 400MHz. (Default: 1GHz)
`AdvancedCPUCoreSettings
&CPUClockRatio,CPUFrequency,FCLKFrequencyforEarlyPowerOn
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the AdvancedFrequencySettings
menu.
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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&Uncore Ratio
Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used.
&UncoreFrequency
Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency.
&CPUFlexRatioOverride
Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPUFlex
RatioSettings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled)
&CPUFlexRatioSettings
Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. The adjustable range may vary by CPU.
&Intel(R)TurboBoostTechnology(Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Turbo Ratio (Note)
Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios
accordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)
&PowerLimitTDP(Watts)/PowerLimitTime
AllowsyoutosetthepowerlimitforCPUTurbomodeandhowlongittakestooperateatthespeciedpower
limit.Ifthespeciedvalueisexceeded,theCPUwillautomaticallyreducethecorefrequencyinorderto
reduce the power. AutosetsthepowerlimitaccordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)
&Core Current Limit (Amps)
AllowsyoutosetacurrentlimitforCPUTurbomode.WhentheCPUcurrentexceedsthespeciedcurrent
limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the
powerlimitaccordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)
&No.ofCPUCoresEnabled(Note)
Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of CPU
cores may vary by CPU). AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Hyper-ThreadingTechnology(Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that
supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode.
AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Intel(R)SpeedShiftTechnology(Intel® SpeedShiftTechnology)(Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Enabling this feature allows the processor to ramp up
its operating frequency more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Auto)
&CPUEnhancedHalt(C1E)(Note)
Enables or disables Intel
®
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state.
When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease
power consumption. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&C3 State Support (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the
CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
this setting. (Default: Auto)
&C6/C7StateSupport(Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the
CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
this setting. (Default: Auto)
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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&C8 State Support (Note 1)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU
core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The
C8 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
this setting. (Default: Auto)
&C10 State Support (Note 1)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the
CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C10 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C8. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
this setting. (Default: Auto)
&PackageCStateLimit(Note 1)
Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis
setting. (Default: Auto)
&CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1)
Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled,
the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&RingtoCoreoffset(DownBin)
Allows you to determine whether to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&CPUEISTFunction(Note 1)
Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel®
EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease
average power consumption and heat production. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.
(Default: Auto)
&Race To Halt (RTH) (Note 1)/EnergyEfcientTurbo (Note 1)
Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings.
&VoltageOptimization
Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption. (Default:
Auto)
&Hardware Prefetcher
Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the
memory into the cache. (Default: Auto)
&Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Allows you to determine whether to enable the adjacent cache line prefetch mechanism that lets the processor
retrieve the requested cache line as well as the subsequent cache line. (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 UsesProle1settings.
Prole2(Note 2) UsesProle2settings.
&System Memory Multiplier
Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD
data. (Default: Auto)
(Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
(Note 2) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature.
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&Memory Ref Clock
Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto)
&MemoryOddRatio(100/133or200/266)
Enabled allows Qclk to run in odd frequency. (Default: Auto)
&MemoryFrequency(MHz)
Therstmemor yfrequencyvalueisthenormaloperatingfrequencyofthememor ybeingused;thesecondis
the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings.
`AdvancedMemorySettings
&ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Ref Clock,
MemoryOddRatio(100/133or200/266),MemoryFrequency(MHz)
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the AdvancedFrequencySettings
menu.
&Memory Boot Mode (Note)
Provides memory detection and training methods.
Auto LetstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default)
Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Please note that if the system
becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board
to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in
Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
EnableFastBoot Skipmemorydetectionandtraininginsomespeciccriteriaforfastermemory
boot.
Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot.
&RealtimeMemoryTiming
Allowsyoutone-tunememorytimingsaftertheBIOSstage.(Default:Auto)
&MemoryEnhancementSettings
Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Relax OC,
Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal)
&MemoryTimingMode
Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker, ChannelInterleaving, Rank
Interleaving,andmemorytimingsettingsbelowtobecongurable.Optionsare:Auto(default),Manual,
Advanced Manual.
&ProleDDRVoltage
When using a non-XMP memory module or ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value
isdisplayedaccordingtoyourmemoryspecication.WhenExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to
Prole1 or Prole2, the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the XMP memory.
&Memory Multiplier Tweaker
Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto)
&ChannelInterleaving
Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access
different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&RankInterleaving
Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different
ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically
congurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature.
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`ChannelA/BMemorySubTimings
This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting
screensarecongurableonlywhenMemoryTimingMode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. 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.
`AdvancedVoltageSettings
`AdvancedPowerSettings
&CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration
AllowsyoutocongureLoad-LineCalibrationfortheCPUVcorevoltage.Selectingahigherlevelkeeps
the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissettingandsetsthevoltagefollowingIntel'sspecications.(Default:Auto)
`CPUCoreVoltageControl
This section provides CPU voltage control options.
`ChipsetVoltageControl
This section provides Chipset voltage control options.
`DRAMVoltageControl
This section provides memory voltage control options.
`Internal VR Control
This section provides VR voltage control options.
`PC Health Status
&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 Openeldwillshow
"No" at next boot.
&Case Open
Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI
header.Ifthesystemchassiscoverisremoved,thiseldwillshow"Yes",otherwiseitwillshow"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.
&CPUVcore/CPUVCCSA/DRAMChannelA/BVoltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPUVAXG
Displays the current system voltages.
`MiscellaneousSettings
&Max Link Speed
Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation
modeissubjecttothehardwarespecicationofeachslot.AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis
setting. (Default: Auto)
&3DMark01Enhancement
Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled)
`SmartFan5Settings
&Monitor
Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN)
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&FanSpeedControl
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.
&FanControlUseTemperatureInput
Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control.
&Temperature Interval
Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change.
&FanControlmode
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.
&FanStop
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.
&FanSpeed
Displays current fan speeds.
&TemperatureWarningControl
Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit
warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70 oC/158oF, 8 0oC/176oF, 9 0oC/194oF.
&FanFailWarning
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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2-4 System
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.
&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.
&SystemLanguage
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
betweentheMonth,Date,andYeareldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>keytosetthedesired
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>toswitchbetweentheHour,Minute,andSecondeldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>
key to set the desired value.
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2-5 BIOS
&Bootup NumLock State
Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On)
&Security Option
Specieswhetherapasswordisrequiredeverytimethesystemboots,oronlywhenyouenterBIOSSetup.
Afterconguringthisitem,setthepassword(s)undertheAdministratorPassword/UserPassword 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)
&FullScreenLOGOShow
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)
&Boot Option Priorities
Speciestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.RemovablestoragedevicesthatsupportGPT
formatwillbeprexedwith"UEFI:"stringonthebootdevicelist.Tobootfromanoperatingsystemthat
supportsGPTpartitioning,selectthedeviceprexedwith"UEFI:"string.
Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit,
selecttheopticaldrivethatcontainstheWindows1064-bitinstallationdiskandisprexedwith"UEFI:"
string.
&HardDrive/CD/DVDROMDrive/FloppyDrive/NetworkDeviceBBSPriorities
Speciesthebootorderforaspecicdevicetype,suchasharddrives,opticaldrives,oppydiskdrives,
and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press <Enter> on this item to enter the submenu that
presents the devices of the same type that are connected. This item is present only if at least one device
for this type is installed.
&FastBoot
Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. UltraFast provides the fastest bootup speed.
(Default: Disabled)
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&SATA Support
Last Boot HDD 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.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFastBoot is set to Enabled or UltraFast.
&VGASupport
Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.
Auto Enables legacy option ROM only.
EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFastBoot is set to Enabled or UltraFast.
&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.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFastBoot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when FastBoot
is set to UltraFast.
&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)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFastBoot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when FastBoot
is set to UltraFast.
&NetWorkStackDriverSupport
Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default)
Enabled Enables booting from the network.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFastBoot is set to Enabled or UltraFast.
&Next Boot After AC Power Loss
Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power. (Default)
Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFastBoot is set to Enabled or UltraFast.
&Mouse Speed
Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X)
&Windows8/10Features
Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 8/10)
&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)
&LANPXEBootOptionROM
Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
&StorageBootOptionControl
Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller.
Do not launch Disables option ROM.
UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default)
Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
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&Other PCI devices
Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other
than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers.
Do not launch Disables option ROM.
UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default)
Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
&Administrator Password
Allowsyoutocongureanadministratorpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,andthen
press<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress<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.
&User Password
Allowsyoutocongureauserpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,andthenpress
<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress<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
thecorrectonerst.Whenpromptedforanewpassword,press<Enter>withoutenteringanypassword.
Press<Enter>againwhenpromptedtoconrm.
NOTE:BeforesettingtheUserPassword,besuretosettheAdministratorPasswordrst.
&Secure Boot
AllowsyoutoenableordisableSecureBootandcongurerelatedsettings.Thisitemiscongurableonly
when CSM Support is set to Disabled.
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2-6 Peripherals
&Initial Display Output
SpeciestherstinitiationofthemonitordisplayfromtheinstalledPCIExpressgraphicscardortheonboard
graphics.
IGFX Setstheonboardgraphicsastherstdisplay.
PCIe1Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX16slotastherstdisplay.(Default)
PCIe2Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX4slotastherstdisplay.
&RGBFusion
Allows you to set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard.
Off Disables this function.
Pulse Mode All LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out.
Color Cycle All LEDs simultaneously cycle through a full spectrum of colors.
Static Mode All LEDs emit a single color. (Default)
FlashMode AllLEDssimultaneouslyashonandoff.
DoubleFlash AllLEDsashinaninterlacedpattern.
&LEDsinSleep,Hibernation,andSoftOffStates
Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state.
This feature is supported only with a 5V addressable LED strip.
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.
&IntelPlatformTrustTechnology(PTT)
Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled)
&SoftwareGuardExtensions(SGX)
Enables or disables the Intel® Software Guard Extensions technology. This feature allows legal software
to operate in a safe environment and protects the software against attacks from malicious software. The
Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this feature with an Intel-provided application.
(Default: Software Controlled)
`OffBoardSATAControllerConguration
Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed.
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`TrustedComputing
Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
`SuperIOConguration
&Serial Port
Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled)
`Intel(R)BiosGuardTechnology
Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks.
`USBConguration
&LegacyUSBSupport
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: Disabled)
&USBMassStorageDriverSupport
Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled)
&Port60/64Emulation
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)
&MassStorageDevices
Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device
is installed.
`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)
&Ipv4PXESupport
EnablesordisablesIPv4PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.
&Ipv4 HTTP Support
EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv4.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is
enabled.
&Ipv6PXESupport
EnablesordisablesIPv6PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.
&Ipv6 HTTP Support
EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv6.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is
enabled.
&IPSECCerticate
EnablesordisablestheInternetProtocolSecurity.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is
enabled.
&PXEbootwaittime
Allowsyoutocongurehowlongtowaitbeforeyoucanpress<Esc>toabortthePXEboot.Thisitemis
congurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled. (Default: 0)
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&Media detect count
Allowsyoutosetthenumberoftimestocheckthepresenceofmedia.Thisitemiscongurableonlywhen
Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1)
`NVMeConguration
Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed.
`SATAAndRSTConguration
&SATA Controller(s)
Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)
&SATA Mode Selection
SpeciestheoperatingmodeoftheintegratedSATAcontrollers.
Intel RST With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables Intel® Optane™ Technology support for
the SATA controllers.
AHCI CongurestheSATAcontrollerstoAHCImode.AdvancedHostControllerInterface
(AHCI)isaninterfacespecicationthatallowsthestoragedrivertoenableadvanced
Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default)
&AggressiveLPMSupport
Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset
SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)
&Port0/1/2/3/4/5
Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled)
&Hotplug
Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled)
&ConguredaseSATA
Enables or disables support for external SATA devices.
`Intel(R)EthernetConnection
Thissub-menuprovidesinformationonLANcongurationandrelatedcongurationoptions.
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&VT-d (Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled)
&InternalGraphics
Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto)
&DVMT Pre-Allocated
Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are: 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M)
&DVMTTotalGfxMem
Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX.
(Default: 256M)
&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.
&Above4GDecoding
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)
&PCH 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.
&WakeonLANEnable
Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
&IOAPIC24-119Entries
Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled)
2-7 Chipset
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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2-8 Power
&PlatformPowerManagement
Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled)
&PEGASPM
Allows you tocongurethe ASPM mode for the device connectedtothe CPUPEGbus. Thisitem is
congurableonlywhenPlatformPowerManagementis set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled)
&PCH ASPM
AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforthedeviceconnectedtoChipset'sPCIExpressbus.Thisitem
iscongurableonlywhenPlatformPowerManagementis set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled)
&DMI ASPM
AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforbothCPUsideandChipsetsideoftheDMIlink.Thisitemis
congurableonlywhenPlatformPowerManagementis set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled)
&ACBACK
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)
&PowerOnByKeyboard
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.
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&Power On Password
Set the password when PowerOnByKeyboard 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, and power on by keyboard.
&Soft-OffbyPWR-BTTN
ConguresthewaytoturnoffthecomputerinMS-DOSmodeusingthepowerbutton.
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.
&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:
Wakeupday:Turnonthesystemataspecictimeoneachdayoronaspecicdayinamonth.
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.
&PowerLoading
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. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis
setting. (Default: Auto)
&CEC2019Ready
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)
&RC6(Render Standby)
Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power
consumption. (Default: Enabled)
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2-9 Save&Exit
&Save&ExitSetup
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.
&ExitWithoutSaving
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
toconrm.Yoursystemwillrestartautomaticallyandbootfromthatdevice.
&SaveProles
ThisfunctionallowsyoutosavethecurrentBIOSsettingstoaprole.Youcancreateupto8prolesand
saveasSetupProle1~SetupProle8.Press<Enter>tocomplete.OryoucanselectSelectFileinHDD/
FDD/USBtosavetheproletoyourstoragedevice.
&LoadProles
If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function
toload theBIOS settings from aprole createdbefore,withoutthehasslesofreconguringtheBIOS
settings.Firstselecttheproleyouwishtoloadandthenpress<Enter>tocomplete.YoucanselectSelect
FileinHDD/FDD/USBtoinputtheprolepreviouslycreatedfromyourstoragedeviceorloadtheprole
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 InstallinganIntel® Optane™ Memory
SystemRequirements
1. Intel® Optane™ memory
2. The Optane™ memory must have at least 16 GB capacity, and it must have equal or smaller capacity than
the hard drive/SSD to be accelerated.
3. The Optane™ memory cannot be used to accelerate an existing RAID array; the accelerated hard drive/SSD
cannot be included in a RAID array.
4. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated must be a SATA hard drive or M.2 SATA SSD.
5. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated can be a system drive or data drive. The system drive must be GPT
formatted and have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on it. The data drive must also be GPT
formatted.
6. The motherboard driver disk
InstallationGuidelines
A-1:InstallationinAHCImode
IftheSATAcontrollerhasbeenconguredinAHCImode,pleasefollowthestepsbelow:
1. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. On the Xpress
Install screen, select Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory System Acceleration (Note) to install. Follow the on-screen
instructions to continue. The system will auto-restart.
2. After re-entering the operating system, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings, and then the
Intel® Optane™ Memory application will appear automatically. If you install more than one Optane™ memory,
please select which one you are going to use. Then select which drive to be accelerated. Click Enable. All
data on the Optane™ memory will be erased. Make sure you back up the data before continuing. Follow the
on-screen instructions to proceed. When completed, restart the system.
3. Launch the Intel® Optane™ Memory application from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™
Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is changed to Intel RST With Intel Optane System
Acceleration from AHCI mode. DO NOT change your SATA controller mode back to AHCI. Doing so will
prevent Intel® Optane™ memory from functioning properly.)
4. Ifyouwanttoacceleratethesystemdrive,youcanselectspecicfolders,les,orapplicationstoaccelerate
using the Intel® Optane™MemoryPinning function. (The Intel® Optane™ memory used must have at least
32 GB capacity.)
A-2:InstallationinIntelRSTWithIntelOptaneSystemAccelerationmode
IftheSATAcontrollerhasbeenconguredinIntelRSTWithIntelOptaneSystemAccelerationmode,please
follow the steps below:
1. After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled.
2. Go to Peripherals\SATAAndRSTConguration and make sure UseRSTLegacyOROM is disabled. If
you want to enable the Optane™ memory installed in the M2Q_32G connector, set PCIeStorageDeviceon
Port 21 to RST Controlled; to enable the Optane™ memory installed in the M2P_16G connector, set PCIe
StorageDeviceonPort9 to RST Controlled.
3. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then
enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on the Intel® Optane™ Memory screen.
(Note) If the system already has Intel®RapidStorageTechnologyutilityinstalled,youhavetoremoveitrst
before installing the Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory System Acceleration application.
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•An Optane™ memory cannot be used to accelerate an M.2 PCIe SSD.
•If more than one Optane™ memory is installed, you can select only one of them to accelerate your
SATA-based boot drive. The other(s) can only be used as data drive(s).
•Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. Doing so will cause the operating system to stop
functioning correctly.
•If you want to change/remove the Optane™ memory, you must disable it using the Intel® Rapid
Storage Technology or Intel(R) Optane™Memoryapplicationrst.
•After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update.
4. If you install more than one Optane™ memory, please select which one you are going to use. Then select
which drive to be accelerated. Click Yes to continue. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. When
completed, restart the system.
5. Launch the Intel®RapidStorageTechnology utility from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™
Memoryhasbeenenabled.Ifyouwanttoacceleratethesystemdrive,youcanselectspecicfolders,les,or
applications to accelerate using the Intel® Optane™MemoryPinning function. (The Intel® Optane™ memory
used must have at least 32 GB capacity.)
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•Beforeinstallingthedrivers,rstinstalltheoperatingsystem.
•After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk 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.
3-2 Drivers Installation
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for
more software information.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for
more troubleshooting information.
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for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. The separate collection and
recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure
that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you
candropoffyourwasteequipmentforrecycling,pleasecontactyourlocalgovernmentofce,yourhouseholdwaste
disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling.
When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or regional waste
collection administration for recycling.
If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer
Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort.
Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving
features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this
product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly. With your help, we can reduce the
amountofnaturalresourcesneededtoproduceelectricalandelectronicequipment,minimizetheuseoflandllsfor
the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous
substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly.
Battery Information
European Union—Disposal and recycling information
GIGABYTE Recycling Program (available in some regions)
This symbol indicates that this product and/or battery should not be disposed of with household waste. You must use
the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations.
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FCCNotice(U.S.A.Only)
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 the 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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult a dealer or experienced TV/radio technician for help.
Canada,IndustryCanada(IC)Notices/Canada,avisd'IndustryCanada(IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003 et RSS-210.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interférence
et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent affecter son
fonctionnement.
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Contact Us
GIGA-BYTETECHNOLOGYCO.,LTD.
Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005
Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : https://esupport.gigabyte.com
WEB address (English): https://www.gigabyte.com
WEB address (Chinese): https://www.gigabyte.com/tw
•GIGABYTEeSupport
To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to:
https://esupport.gigabyte.com
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