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B450M AORUS ELITE
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-B45MAET-1001R
Copyright
© 2019 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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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
B450M AORUS ELITE
Nov. 29, 2019
Nov. 29, 2019
Motherboard
B450M AORUS ELITE
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Table of Contents
B450M AORUS ELITE 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 ........................................................................................ 12
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 ........................................................................................................... 27
2-5 BIOS ............................................................................................................... 28
2-6 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 31
2-7 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 33
2-8 Power ............................................................................................................. 35
2-9 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 37
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................38
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 38
3-2 DriversInstallation .......................................................................................... 40
Regulatory Statements .............................................................................................. 41
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 44
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B450M 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.
Box Contents
5B450M AORUS ELITE motherboard 5Two SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disc 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual
Socket AM4
KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN
ATX_12V
ATX
DVI
USB31_LAN
R_USB30
SYS_FAN1
SYS_FAN2
HDMI
AMDB450
F_AUDIO
PCIEX4
BAT
F_PANEL
CLR_CMOS
CI SPEAKER
CODEC
SPDIF_O
F_USB1
iTE®
Super I/O
F_USB2
TPM
2
3
1 0
F_USB30
SATA3
SATA3
AUDIO
DDR4_2
DDR4_1
DDR4_4
DDR4_3
M_BIOS
PCIEX1
PCIEX16
B450M AORUS ELITE
M2A_SOCKETM2B_SOCKET
Realtek®
GbE LAN 42
6080
80
110
COMA
ASATA3 1 2
D_LED2
DLED_V_SW2
LED_C
D_LED1
DLED_V_SW1
LED_CPU
SYS_FAN3
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damagedasaresultofelectrostaticdischarge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefullyreadtheuser's
manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Priortoinstallation,donot remove or break motherboardS/N(SerialNumber)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.
•Whenconnectinghardwarecomponentstotheinternalconnectorsonthemotherboard,make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•Whenhandlingthemotherboard,avoidtouchinganymetalleadsorconnectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
componentssuchasamotherboard,CPUormemory.IfyoudonothaveanESDwriststrap,
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.
•Donotplacethecomputersystemonanunevensurface.
•Donotplacethecomputersysteminahigh-temperatureorwetenvironment.
•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 AMDSocketAM4,supportfor:
3rdGenerationAMDRyzen™ processors/
2ndGenerationAMDRyzen™ processors/
1stGenerationAMDRyzen™ processors/
2ndGenerationAMDRyzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics processors/
1stGenerationAMDRyzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics processors/
AMDRyzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics processors
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)
Chipset AMDB450
Memory 4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto128GB(32GBsingleDIMMcapacity)
of system memory
Dualchannelmemoryarchitecture
SupportforDDR42933/2667/2400/2133MHzmemorymodules
SupportforECC Un-bufferedDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8memorymodules(operatein
non-ECCmode)
Supportfornon-ECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16memorymodules
SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics (Note)
Integrated Graphics Processor:
- 1xDVI-Dport,supportingamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
* TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.
- 1xHDMIport,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2160@60Hz
* SupportforHDMI2.0version,HDCP2.2,andHDR.
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
Audio Realtek® ALC892 codec
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
SupportforS/PDIFOut
LAN Realtek®GbELANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx16(PCIEX16)(Note)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
(ThePCIEX16slotconformstoPCIExpress3.0standard.)
1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx4(PCIEX4)
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
(ThePCIEX4andPCIEX1slotsconformtoPCIExpress2.0standard.)
Multi-Graphics
Technology SupportforAMDQuad-GPUCrossFire™and2-WayAMDCrossFire™ technologies
(Note) ActualsupportmayvarybyCPU.
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Storage Interface Integrated in the CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and
PCIe3.0x4/x2SSDsupport)(M2A_SOCKET)
- 2xSATA6Gb/sconnectors(ASATA31/2)
Integrated in the Chipset:
- 1xM.2connector(Socket3,Mkey,type2280SATAandPCIe3.0x2SSD
support)(M2B_SOCKET)
- 4xSATA6Gb/sconnectors(SATA30/1/2/3)
SupportforRAID0,RAID1,andRAID10
* Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA
connectors.
USB Integrated in the CPU:
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Integrated in the Chipset:
- 2xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aports(red)onthebackpanel
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
theinternalUSBheaders)
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 M.2 Socket 3 connectors
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2xaddressableLEDstripheaders
2xaddressableLEDstrippowerselectjumpers
1xCPUcoolerLEDstrip/RGBLEDstripheader
1xRGB(RGBW)LEDstripheader
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1xS/PDIFOutheader
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1xTrustedPlatform Module(TPM) header(2x6 pin,for theGC-TPM2.0_S
moduleonly)
1 x serial port header
1 x speaker header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x chassis intrusion header
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1xDVI-Dport
1xHDMIport
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
2xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aports(red)
6 x audio jacks
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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
* Whetherthefanspeedcontrolfunctionissupportedwilldependonthecooleryou
install.
BIOS 1x128Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP1.0a,DMI2.7,WfM2.0,SMBIOS2.7,ACPI5.0
Unique Features Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- @BIOS
- AutoGreen
- Cloud Station
- EasyTune
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFF Charge
- RGB Fusion
- Smart Backup
- Smart Keyboard
- Smart Survey
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
SupportforQ-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton®InternetSecurity(OEMversion)
Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Operating
System SupportforWindows1064-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,andM.2devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List
page on GIGABYTE's website to
download the latest version of apps.
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1-3 Installing the CPU
1-4 Installing the Memory
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
DualChannelMemoryConguration
ThismotherboardprovidesfourmemorysocketsandsupportsDualChannelTechnology.Afterthememory
isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDual
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:
ChannelA:DDR4_2,DDR4_4
ChannelB:DDR4_1,DDR4_3
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.
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemorymodules.)
•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.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)
•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.
•DonotturnonthecomputeriftheCPUcoolerisnotinstalled,otherwiseoverheatinganddamage
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.
Installing the CPU
Locatethepinone(denotedbyasmalltriangle)oftheCPUsocketandtheCPU.
AM4 Socket
A Small Triangle
MarkingDenotesPin
One of the Socket
AM4 CPU
A Small Triangle
MarkingDenotesCPU
Pin One
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,"--"=NoMemory)
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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.
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
DVI-D Port (Note 1)(Note 2)
TheDVI-DportconformstotheDVI-Dspecicationandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
(theactualresolutionssupporteddependonthemonitorbeingused).Connectamonitorthatsupports
DVI-Dconnectiontothisport.
HDMI Port (Note 2)
TheHDMIportisHDCP2.2compliantandsupportsDolbyTrueHDandDTS
HDMasterAudioformats.Italsosupportsupto192KHz/24bit8-channelLPCM
audiooutput.YoucanusethisporttoconnectyourHDMI-supportedmonitor.Themaximumsupported
resolutionis 4096x2160@60Hz, buttheactual resolutionssupported aredependenton themonitor
being used.
(Note1) TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.
(Note2) ActualsupportmayvarybyCPU.
AfterinstallingtheHDMIdevice,makesuretosetthedefaultsoundplaybackdevicetoHDMI.(The
itemnamemaydifferdependingonyouroperatingsystem.)
DuetoCPUlimitations,readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeinstallingthememoryinDualChannelmode.
1. DualChannelmodecannotbeenabledifonlyonememorymoduleisinstalled.
2. WhenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwoorfourmemorymodules,itisrecommendedthatmemory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. For optimum performance, when enabling
DualChannelmodewithtwomemorymodules,werecommendthatyouinstallthemintheDDR4_1
andDDR4_2sockets.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
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•Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefrom
your device and then remove it from the motherboard.
•Whenremovingthecable,pullitstraightoutfromtheconnector.Donotrockitsidetosideto
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
AudioJackCongurations:
Jack Headphone/
2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a
Rear Speaker Out a a a
Side Speaker Out a
Line In
Line Out/Front Speaker Out a a a a
Mic In
PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describesthestatesoftheLANportLEDs.
ActivityLED
Connection/
SpeedLED
LAN Port
ActivityLED:Connection/SpeedLED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Datatransmissionorreceivingisoccurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)
TheUSB3.1Gen2Type-AportsupportstheUSB3.1Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB
3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange)
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers.
Rear Speaker Out (Black)
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers.
Side Speaker Out (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.
Line Out/Front Speaker Out (Green)
The line out jack.
Mic In (Pink)
The Mic in jack.
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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) LED_CPU
6) LED_C
7) D_LED1/D_LED2
8) DLED_V_SW1/DLED_V_SW2
9) ASATA3 1/2
10) SATA3 0/1/2/3
11) BAT
12) M2A_SOCKET/M2B_SOCKET
13) F_PANEL
14) SPDIF_O
15) F_ AUDIO
16) F_USB30
17) F_USB1/F_USB2
18) TPM
19) COMA
20) SPEAKER
21) CLR_CMOS
22) CI
1
2
3
22 2178
12
9
17 10
13
4
15 4
14
16
11
10
18
4
6
7
8
19
5
20
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
Withtheuseofthepowerconnector,thepowersupplycansupplyenoughstablepowertoallthecomponents
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
powerconsumptionbeused(500Worgreater).Ifapowersupplyisusedthatdoesnotprovidethe
required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON(softOn/Off)
5GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
95VSB(standby+5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
23 +5V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
24 GND(Onlyfor2x12-pin
ATX)
ATX_12V:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 5+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
2GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 6+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
3GND 7 +12V
4GND 8 +12V
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.
Whenconnectingafancable,besuretoconnectitinthecorrectorientation(theblackconnectorwireis
thegroundwire).Thespeedcontrolfunctionrequirestheuseofafanwithfanspeedcontroldesign.For
optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
•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
1
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4PWMSpeedControl
SYS_FAN1/2
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
SYS_FAN3
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V
41
85
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6) LED_C (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Header)
Theheadercanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050RGB(RGBW)LEDstrip(12V/G/R/B/W),withmaximum
powerratingof2A(12V)andmaximumlengthof2m.
Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3 R
4 B
5W
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
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_ F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
1
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.
Forhowtoturnon/offthelightsoftheLEDstrippleasevisitthe"UniqueFeatures"webpageof
GIGABYTE's website.
ConnectyourRGB(RGBW)LEDstriptotheheader.Thepowerpin
(markedwithatriangleontheplug)oftheLEDstripmustbeconnected
toPin1(12V)ofthisheader.Incorrectconnectionmayleadtothe
damageoftheLEDstrip.
RGBW
LEDStrip
1
12V
RGB
LEDStrip
1
12V
7) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers)
Theheaderscanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050addressableLEDstrip,withmaximumpowerrating
of2A(12Vor5V)andmaximumnumberof300LEDs.Thereare12Vand5VaddressableLEDstrips.
BesuretoverifythevoltagerequirementsofyouraddressableLEDstripandsettheDLED_V_SW1and
DLED_V_SW2jumpersaccordingly.
Pin No. Denition
1 V
2D
3 No Pin
4 G
1
D_LED1
D_LED2
1
Connectyour addressableLED strip tothe
header. There are 12V and 5V addressable
LEDstrips. Besure toverify the voltage
requirementsofyouraddressableLEDstrip
andsettheDLED_V_SW1andDLED_V_SW2
jumpers accordingly. The power pin (marked
withatriangleontheplug)oftheLEDstrip
must be connected to Pin 1 of the addressable
LEDstripheader.Incorrectconnectionmay
leadtothedamageoftheLEDstrip.
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
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_ 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
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_ F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3 R
4 B
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
5) LED_CPU (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header)
TheheadercanbeusedtoconnectaCPUcoolerLEDstriporastandard5050RGBLEDstrip(12V/G/R/B),
withmaximumpowerratingof2A(12V)andmaximumlengthof2m.
ConnecttheCPUcoolerLEDstrip/RGBLEDstriptotheheader.The
powerpin(markedwithatriangleontheplug)oftheLEDstripmust
beconnectedtoPin1(12V)ofthisheader.Incorrectconnectionmay
leadtothedamageoftheLEDstrip.
RGB
LEDStrip
1
12V
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9/10) ASATA3 1/2, 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
supportRAID0,RAID1,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructions
onconguringaRAIDarray.
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7GND
ASATA3 2
1
SATA3 2
3
SATA3 1 0
7
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
71
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
7
7
1
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
11) 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,makingthemshortfor5seconds.)
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.
•Replacethebatterywithanequivalentone.Damagetoyourdevicesmayoccurifthebatteryis
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.
•Wheninstallingthebattery,notetheorientationofthepositiveside(+)andthenegativeside(-)
ofthebattery(thepositivesideshouldfaceup).
•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
8) DLED_V_SW1/DLED_V_SW2 (Addressable LED Strip Power Select Jumpers)
ThejumpersallowyoutoselectthesupplyvoltageoftheD_LED1andD_LED2headers.Besuretoverify
thevoltagerequirementsofyouraddressableLEDstripandsetthecorrectvoltagewiththisjumperbefore
connection.IncorrectconnectionmayleadtothedamageoftheLEDstrip.
1
1
1-2:5V(Default)
2-3: 12V
DLED_V_SW1 DLED_V_SW2
1
1
1-2:5V(Default)
2-3: 12V
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12) M2A_SOCKET/M2B_SOCKET (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
TheM.2connectorssupportM.2SATASSDsorM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportRAIDconguration.Please
notethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDseteitherwithanM.2SATASSDoraSATA
harddrive.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.
FollowthestepsbelowtocorrectlyinstallanM.2SSDintheM.2connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and standoff from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting
holefortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthenscrewthestandoffrst.
Step 2:
SlidetheM.2SSDintotheconnectoratanangle.
Step 3:
PresstheM.2SSDdownandthensecureitwiththescrew.
SelecttheproperholefortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandrefastenthescrewandstandoff.
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
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_ 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
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_ F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
80
80
M2A_SOCKET
M2B_SOCKET
110 60 42
Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:
The availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2 sockets.
The M2A_SOCKET connector shares bandwidth with the ASATA3 1, 2 connectors. The M2B_SOCKET
connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 2, 3 connectors. Refer to the following tables for details.
• M2A_SOCKET:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 ASATA3 1 ASATA3 2
M.2SATASSD a a a a r r
M.2PCIeSSD
a a a a r r
NoM.2SSDInstalled a a a a a a
a: Available, r: Not available
Connector
Type of
M.2SSD
• M2B_SOCKET:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 ASATA3 1 ASATA3 2
M.2SATASSD a a r r a a
M.2PCIeSSD
a a r r a a
NoM.2SSDInstalled aaaaaa
a: Available, r: Not available
Connector
Type of
M.2SSD
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14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
ThisheadersupportsdigitalS/PDIFOutandconnectsaS/PDIFdigitalaudiocable(providedbyexpansion
cards)fordigitalaudiooutputfromyourmotherboardtocertainexpansioncardslikegraphicscardsand
soundcards.Forexample,somegraphicscardsmayrequireyoutouseaS/PDIFdigitalaudiocablefor
digitalaudiooutputfromyourmotherboardtoyourgraphicscardifyouwishtoconnectanHDMIdisplay
tothegraphicscardandhavedigitalaudiooutputfromtheHDMIdisplayatthesametime.Forinformation
aboutconnectingtheS/PDIFdigitalaudiocable,carefullyreadthemanualforyourexpansioncard.
Pin No. Denition
15VDUAL
2 No Pin
3SPDIFO
4GND
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
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_ F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, 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.
•PW(PowerSwitch):
Connectstothepowerswitchonthechassisfrontpanel.Youmaycongure
the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter
2,"BIOSSetup,""Power,"formoreinformation).
•HD(HardDriveActivityLED):
ConnectstotheharddriveactivityLEDonthechassisfrontpanel.The
LEDisonwhentheharddriveisreadingorwritingdata.
•RES(ResetSwitch):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset
switchtorestartthecomputerifthecomputerfreezesandfailstoperform
a normal restart.
•NC: No connection.
•PLED(PowerLED):
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
Connects to the power status indicator on the
chassisfront panel.The LEDis onwhen the
systemisoperating.TheLED isoffwhenthe
system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered
off(S5).
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power
switch,resetswitch,powerLED,harddriveactivityLEDandetc.Whenconnectingyourchassis
front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are
matched correctly.
1
2
9
10
NC
PLED-
PW-
PLED+
PW+
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
PowerLED Power Switch
HardDrive
ActivityLED
Reset Switch
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15) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
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.
1
2
9
10
17) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)
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
1Power(5V) 6USBDY+
2Power(5V) 7GND
3USBDX- 8GND
4USBDY- 9 No Pin
5USBDX+ 10 NC
•DonotplugtheIEEE1394bracket(2x5-pin)cableintotheUSB2.0/1.1header.
•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.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 11 D2+
2 SSRX1- 12 D2-
3 SSRX1+ 13 GND
4GND 14 SSTX2+
5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
6 SSTX1+ 16 GND
7GND 17 SSRX2+
8D1- 18 SSRX2-
9D1+ 19 VBUS
10 NC 20 No Pin
16) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header)
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
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_ F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
10
11
1
20
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L 6 Sense
2GND 7FAUDIO_JD
3 MIC2_R 8 No Pin
4 NC 9 LINE2_L
5 LINE2_R 10 Sense
10
9
2
1
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Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1NDCD- 6NDSR-
2 NSIN 7 NRTS-
3 NSOUT 8 NCTS-
4NDTR- 9 NRI-
5GND 10 No Pin
19) COMA (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.
10
9
2
1
20) SPEAKER (Speaker Header)
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.
Pin No. Denition
1 VCC
2 NC
3 NC
4 SPK-
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
18) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)
YoumayconnectaTPM(TrustedPlatformModule)tothisheader.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1LAD0 7LAD3
2 VCC3 8 GND
3LAD1 9 LFRAME
4 No Pin 10 NC
5LAD2 11 SERIRQ
6 LCLK 12 LRESET
11 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
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_ F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
12 2
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21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)
UsethisjumpertocleartheBIOScongurationandresettheCMOSvaluestofactorydefaults.Toclear
the 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.
•Aftersystemrestart,gotoBIOSSetuptoloadfactorydefaults(selectLoadOptimizedDefaults)or
manuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOScongurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
22) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)
This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed.
This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
1
Pin No. Denition
1 Signal
2GND
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
BIOS(Basic Input andOutput System)records hardware parametersof thesystem in theCMOS onthe
motherboard.ItsmajorfunctionsincludeconductingthePower-OnSelf-Test(POST)duringsystemstartup,
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows
theusertomodifybasicsystemcongurationsettingsortoactivatecertainsystemfeatures.
Whenthepoweristurnedoff,thebatteryonthemotherboardsuppliesthenecessarypowertotheCMOSto
keepthecongurationvaluesintheCMOS.
ToaccesstheBIOSSetupprogram,pressthe<Delete>keyduringthePOSTwhenthepoweristurnedon.
ToupgradetheBIOS,useeithertheGIGABYTEQ-Flashor@BIOSutility.
•Q-FlashallowstheusertoquicklyandeasilyupgradeorbackupBIOSwithoutenteringtheoperatingsystem.
•@BIOSisaWindows-basedutilitythatsearchesanddownloadsthelatestversionofBIOSfromtheInternet
and updates the BIOS.
•BecauseBIOSashingispotentiallyrisky,ifyoudonotencounterproblemsusingthecurrentversionofBIOS,
itisrecommendedthatyounotashtheBIOS.ToashtheBIOS,doitwithcaution.InadequateBIOSashing
may result in system malfunction.
•Itisrecommendedthatyounotalterthedefaultsettings(unlessyouneedto)topreventsysteminstabilityorother
unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to
cleartheCMOSvaluesandresettheboardtodefaultvalues.(Refertothe"LoadOptimizedDefaults"sectionin
thischapterorintroductionsofthebattery/clearCMOSjumperinChapter1forhowtocleartheCMOSvalues.)
2-1 Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
(SampleBIOSVersion:E3)
Function Keys
•Whenthesystemisnotstableasusual,selecttheLoad 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.
TherearetwodifferentBIOSmodesasfollowsandyoucanusethe<F2>keytoswitchbetweenthetwomodes.
The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move
amongtheitemsandpress<Enter>toacceptorenterasub-menu.Oryoucanuseyourmousetoselecttheitemyou
want. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments for optimum
performance.InEasyMode,youcanuseyourmousetomovethroughcongurationitems.
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2-2 The Main Menu
Classic Setup Function Keys
<f><g>Move the selection bar to select a setup menu
<h><i> Movetheselectionbartoselectancongurationitemonamenu
<Enter>/DoubleClick Execute command or enter a menu
<+>/<PageUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<->/<PageDown> Decreasethenumericvalueormakechanges
<F1> Show descriptions of the function keys
<F2> Switch to Easy Mode
<F3> SavethecurrentBIOSsettingstoaprole
<F4> LoadtheBIOSsettingsfromaprolecreatedbefore
<F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
<F7> LoadtheOptimizedBIOSdefaultsettingsforthecurrentsubmenus
<F8> AccesstheQ-Flashutility
<F9> Displaysysteminformation
<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
Left<Alt> Show descriptions of the items
Right<Alt> DecreasetheHardwareInformation
<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program
Submenus: Exit current submenu
Hardware
Information
CongurationItems Current Settings
Setup Menus
System Time
QuickAccessBarallowsyoutoenterEasyMode,select
BIOSdefaultlanguage,congurefansettings,orenter
Q-Flash.
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2-3 M.I.T.
Whetherthesystemwillworkstablywiththeoverclock/overvoltagesettingsyoumadeisdependentonyouroverall
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
mayresultinsystem'sfailuretoboot.Ifthisoccurs,cleartheCMOSvaluesandresettheboardtodefaultvalues.)
`Advanced Frequency Settings
&CPU Clock Control
AllowsyoutomanuallysettheCPUbaseclockin1MHzincrements.(Default:Auto)
Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU
specications.
&Host Clock Value
DisplaysthecurrentoperatingHostClockfrequency.
&GFX Clock Frequency (Note)
Allows you to alter the frequency for the GPU. After you alter the GFX Clock Frequency settings, make
sure to adjust the GFX Core Voltagesettings.(Default:Auto)
NOTE: The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically
congurethissetting.
&GFX Core Voltage (Note)
AllowsyoutoalterthevoltagefortheGPU.(Default:Auto)
NOTE: The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically
congurethissetting.
&CPU Clock Ratio
Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU
being installed.
&CPU Frequency
DisplaysthecurrentoperatingCPUfrequency.
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.
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(Note1) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.
(Note2) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUandamemorymodulethatsupportthisfeature.
`Advanced CPU Settings
&CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings
menu.
&Core Performance Boost (Note 1)
Allowsyou todetermine whethertoenable theCore PerformanceBoost (CPB)technology,a CPU
performance-boosttechnology.(Default:Auto)
&SVM Mode
VirtualizationenhancedbyVirtualizationTechnologywillallowaplatformtorunmultipleoperatingsystems
andapplicationsinindependentpartitions.Withvirtualization,onecomputersystemcanfunctionasmultiple
virtualsystems.(Default:Disabled)
&Global C-state Control
(Note 1)
AllowsyoutodeterminewhethertolettheCPUenterCstates.Whenenabled,theCPUcorefrequency
willbereducedduringsystemhaltstatetodecreasepowerconsumption.(Default:Auto)
&Power Supply Idle Control
Enables or disables Package C6 State.
TypicalCurrentIdle Disablesthisfunction.
Low Current Idle Enables this function.
Auto LetstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default)
&CCD Control (Note 1)
SetsthenumberofCCDstobeused.(Default:Auto)
&Downcore Control
AllowsyoutoselectthenumberofCPUcorestoenable(thenumberofCPUcoresmayvarybyCPU).
AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&SMT Mode
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. This feature only works
for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis
setting.(Default:Auto)
&ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note 2)
AllowstheBIOStoreadtheSPDdataonXMPmemorymodule(s)toenhancememoryperformancewhen
enabled.
Disabled Disablesthisfunction.(Default)
Prole1 UsesProle1settings.
Prole2(Note2) UsesProle2settings.
&System Memory Multiplier
Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memorymultiplieraccordingtomemorySPD
data.(Default:Auto)
&Memory Frequency (MHz)
Therstmemoryfrequencyvalueisthenormaloperatingfrequencyofthememorybeingused;thesecond
is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings.
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`Advanced Memory Settings
&
ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)
(Note)
, System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz)
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings
menu.
&XMP High Frequency Support (Note)
Allowsyoutoselectthecompatibilitylevelforhigh-frequencymemory.Thisitemiscongurableonlywhen
ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to Prole1 or Prole2.(Default:Auto)
&Memory Timing Mode
ManualandExpertallowsthememorytimingsettingsbelowtobecongurable.Optionsare:Auto(default),
Manual.
&ProleDDRVoltage
Whenusinganon-XMPmemorymoduleorExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value
isdisplayedaccordingtoyourmemoryspecication.WhenExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to
Prole1 or Prole2,thevalueisdisplayedaccordingtotheSPDdataontheXMPmemory.
` Standard Timing Control, Advanced Timing Control, CAD Bus Setup Timing, CAD Bus
DriveStrength,DataBusConguration
Thesesectionsprovidememorytimingsettings.Therespectivetimingsettingscreensarecongurable
only when Memory Timing Mode is set to 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
loadingoptimizeddefaultsorclearingtheCMOSvalues.
`Advanced Voltage Settings
This sub-menu allows you to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages.
`PC Health
&Reset Case Open Status
Disabled Keepsorclearstherecordofpreviouschassisintrusionstatus.(Default)
Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Openeldwill
show "No" at next boot.
&Case Open
DisplaysthedetectionstatusofthechassisintrusiondetectiondeviceattachedtothemotherboardCI
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.
& CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/VCORE SOC
Displaysthecurrentsystemvoltages.
`Miscellaneous Settings
&PCIeSlotConguration
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)
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUandamemorymodulethatsupportthisfeature.
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&3DMark01 Enhancement
Allowsyoutodeterminewhethertoenhancesomelegacybenchmarkperformance.(Default:Disabled)
`Smart Fan 5
&Monitor
Allowsyoutoselectatargettomonitorandtomakefurtheradjustment.(Default:CPUFAN)
&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.
&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 PWMmodeisrecommendedfora4-pinfan.
&Fan Stop
Enables or disables the fan stop function. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve.
Thefanstopsoperationwhenthetemperatureislowerthanthelimit.(Default:Disabled)
&Temperature
Displaysthecurrenttemperatureoftheselectedtargetarea.
&Fan Speed
Displayscurrentfanspeeds.
&Flow Rate
Displaystheowrateofyourwatercoolingsystem.
&Temperature Warning
Setsthewarning thresholdfortemperature. Whentemperatureexceeds thethreshold,BIOS willemit
warningsound.Optionsare: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
connectionwhenthisoccurs.(Default:Disabled)
`Q-Flash
AllowsyoutoaccesstheQ-FlashutilitytoupdatetheBIOSorbackupthecurrentBIOSconguration.
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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.
&System Language
Selects the default language used by the BIOS.
&System Date
Setsthesystemdate.Thedateformatisweek(read-only),month,date,andyear.Use<Enter>toswitch
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.
&Access Level
Displaysthecurrentaccessleveldependingonthetypeofpasswordprotectionused.(Ifnopasswordis
set, the default will display as Administrator.)TheAdministratorlevelallowsyoutomakechangestoall
BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
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&Boot Option Priorities
Speciestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.RemovablestoragedevicesthatsupportGPT
formatwillbeprexedwith"UEFI:"stringonthebootdevicelist.Tobootfromanoperatingsystemthat
supportsGPTpartitioning,selectthedeviceprexedwith"UEFI:"string.
OrifyouwanttoinstallanoperatingsystemthatsupportsGPTpartitioningsuchasWindows1064-bit,
selecttheopticaldrivethatcontainstheWindows1064-bitinstallationdiscandisprexedwith"UEFI:"
string.
&Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities
Speciesthebootorderforaspecicdevicetype,suchasharddrives,opticaldrives,oppydiskdrives,
anddevicesthatsupportBootfromLANfunction,etc.Press<Enter>onthisitemtoenterthesubmenuthat
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.
&Bootup NumLock State
EnablesordisablesNumlockfeatureonthenumerickeypadofthekeyboardafterthePOST.(Default:On)
&Security Option
Specieswhetherapasswordisrequiredeverytimethesystemboots,oronlywhenyouenterBIOSSetup.
Afterconguringthisitem,setthepassword(s)undertheAdministrator 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
GIGABYTELogowhenthesystemstartsup.(Default:Enabled)
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&Fast Boot
Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup
speed.(Default:Disabled)
&SATA Support
LastBootSATADevicesOnly Exceptforthepreviousbootdrive,allSATAdevicesaredisabled
beforetheOSbootprocesscompletes.(Default)
AllSATADevices AllSATAdevicesarefunctionalintheoperatingsystemandduringthePOST.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&NVMe Support
AllowsyoutoenableordisableNVMedevice(s).(Default:Enabled)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&VGA Support
Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.
Auto Enables legacy option ROM only.
EFIDriver EnablesEFIoptionROM.(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&USB Support
Disabled AllUSBdevicesaredisabledbeforetheOSbootprocesscompletes.
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.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot
is set to Ultra Fast.
&PS2 Devices Support
Disabled AllPS/2devicesaredisabledbeforetheOSbootprocesscompletes.
Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot
is set to Ultra Fast.
&NetWork Stack Driver Support
Disabled Disablesbootingfromthenetwork.(Default)
Enabled Enables booting from the network.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&CSM Support
EnablesordisablesUEFICSM(CompatibilitySupportModule)tosupportalegacyPCbootprocess.
Enabled EnablesUEFICSM.(Default)
Disabled DisablesUEFICSMandsupportsUEFIBIOSbootprocessonly.
&LAN PXE Boot Option ROM
AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenablethelegacyoptionROMfortheLANcontroller.(Default:Disabled)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM 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 DisablesoptionROM.
UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only.
LegacyOnly EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
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&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 DisablesoptionROM.
UEFIOnly EnablesUEFIoptionROMonly.(Default)
Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
&Administrator Password
Allowsyoutocongureanadministratorpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,and
thenpress<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress
<Enter>.Youmustentertheadministratorpassword(oruserpassword)atsystemstartupandwhenentering
BIOSSetup.Differingfromtheuserpassword,theadministratorpasswordallowsyoutomakechangesto
all BIOS settings.
&User Password
Allowsyoutocongureauserpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,andthenpress
<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress<Enter>.
Youmustentertheadministratorpassword(oruserpassword)atsystemstartupandwhenenteringBIOS
Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
Tocancelthepassword,press<Enter>onthepassworditemandwhenrequestedforthepassword,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
&AMD CPU fTPM
EnablesordisablestheTPM2.0functionintegratedintheAMDCPU.(Default:Disabled)
&Initial Display Output
SpeciestherstinitiationofthemonitordisplayfromtheinstalledPCIExpressgraphicscardortheonboard
graphics.
IGDVideo(Note) Setstheonboardgraphicsastherstdisplay.
PCIe1Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX16slotastherstdisplay.(Default)
PCIe2Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX4slotastherstdisplay.
&LEDs in System Power On State
AllowsyoutoenableordisablemotherboardLEDlightingwhenthesystemison.
Off Disablestheselectedlightingmodewhenthesystemison.
On Enablestheselectedlightingmodewhenthesystemison.(Default)
&LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States
AllowsyoutosetthelightingmodeofthemotherboardLEDsinsystemS3/S4/S5state.
ThisitemiscongurablewhenLEDs in System Power On State is set to On.
Off DisablestheselectedlightingmodewhenthesystementersS3/S4/S5state.(Default)
On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state.
&HD Audio Controller
Enablesordisablestheonboardaudiofunction.(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.
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.
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&Above 4G Decoding
Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system
supports64-bitPCIdecoding).SettoEnabled 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
memoryaddressspace).(Default:Disabled)
`Trusted Computing
EnablesordisablesTrustedPlatformModule(TPM).
`SuperIOConguration
&Serial Port 1
Enablesordisablestheonboardserialport.(Default:Enabled)
`USBConguration
&Legacy USB Support
AllowsUSBkeyboard/mousetobeusedinMS-DOS.(Default:Enabled)
&XHCI Hand-off
Determineswhether to enableXHCI Hand-offfeature foran operatingsystem withoutXHCI Hand-off
support.(Default:Enabled)
&USB Mass Storage Driver Support
EnablesordisablessupportforUSBstoragedevices.(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
forUSBkeyboards/miceinMS-DOSorinoperatingsystemthatdoesnotnativelysupportUSBdevices.
(Default:Disabled)
&Mass Storage Devices
DisplaysalistofconnectedUSBmassstoragedevices.ThisitemappearsonlywhenaUSBstoragedevice
is installed.
`NVMeConguration
DisplaysinformationonyourM.2NVMEPCIeSSDifinstalled.
`NetworkStackConguration
&Network Stack
DisablesorenablesbootingfromthenetworktoinstallaGPTformatOS,suchasinstallingtheOSfrom
theWindowsDeploymentServicesserver.(Default:Disabled)
&Ipv4 PXE Support
EnablesordisablesIPv4PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.
&Ipv4 HTTP Support
EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv4.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is
enabled.
&Ipv6 PXE Support
EnablesordisablesIPv6PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.
&Ipv6 HTTP Support
EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv6.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is
enabled.
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2-7 Chipset
&IOMMU
EnablesordisablesAMDIOMMUsupport.(Default:Auto)
&PCIEX16 Bifurcation (Note)
Allows you to determine how the bandwidth of the PCIEX16 slot is divided. Options: Auto, PCIE 4x4.
(Default:Auto)
&Integrated Graphics (Note)
Enables or disables the onboard graphics function.
Auto The BIOS will automatically enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the
graphicscardbeinginstalled.(Default)
Forces Enables the onboard graphics.
Disabled Disablestheonboardgraphics.
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.
&IPSECCerticate
EnablesordisablestheInternetProtocolSecurity.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is
enabled.
&PXE boot wait time
Allowsyoutocongurehowlongtowaitbeforeyoucanpress<Esc>toabortthePXEboot.
&Media detect count
Allows you to set the number of times to check the presence of media.
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&UMA Mode (Note)
Specify the UMA mode.
Auto LetstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default)
UMASpecied SetstheUMAFrameBufferSize.
UMA Auto Sets the display resolution.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenIntegrated Graphics is set to Forces.
&UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note)
Framebuffersizeisthetotalamountofsystemmemoryallocatedsolelyfortheonboardgraphicscontroller.
MS-DOS,forexample,willuseonlythismemoryfordisplay.Optionsare:Auto(default),64M~16G.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenUMA Mode is set to UMASpecied.
Ifyouwanttosetthesizeto4Gorabove,makesuretosetCSM Support to Disabledrst.
&Display Resolution (Note)
Allowsyoutosetthedisplayresolution.Optionsare:Auto(default),1920x1080andbelow,2560x1600,
3840x2160.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenUMA Mode is set to UMA Auto.
&SATA Mode
EnablesordisablesRAIDfortheintegratedSATAcontrollersorcongurestheSATAcontrollerstoAHCI
mode.
RAID EnablesRAIDfortheSATAcontroller.
AHCI CongurestheSATAcontrollerstoAHCImode.AdvancedHostControllerInterface
(AHCI)isaninterfacespecicationthatallowsthestoragedrivertoenableadvanced
SerialATAfeaturessuchasNativeCommandQueuingandhotplug.(Default)
&NVMe RAID mode
AllowsyoutodeterminewhethertouseyourM.2NVMePCIeSSDstocongureRAID.(Default:Disabled)
&APU SATA Port Enable (ASATA3 1, 2 Connectors)
EnablesordisablestheSATAcontrollerintegratedintheCPU.(Default:Enabled)
&APU SATA Hot plug
EnablesordisablethehotplugcapabilityforeachSATAport.(Default:Disabled)
&Chipset SATA Port Enable (SATA3 0, 1, 2, 3 Connectors)
EnablesordisablestheintegratedSATAcontrollers.(Default:Enabled)
&APU SATA Port0/1 (ASATA3 1, 2 Connectors)
DisplaystheinformationoftheconnectedSATAdevice(s).
&Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 (SATA3 0, 1, 2, 3 Connectors)
DisplaystheinformationoftheconnectedSATAdevice(s).
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.
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&AC BACK
DeterminesthestateofthesystemafterthereturnofpowerfromanACpowerloss.
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.
AlwaysOff ThesystemstaysoffuponthereturnoftheACpower.(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 Disablesthisfunction.(Default)
Password Setapasswordwith1~5characterstoturnonthesystem.
Keyboard98 PressPOWERbuttonontheWindows98keyboardtoturnonthesystem.
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>onthisitemandsetapasswordwithupto5charactersandthenpress<Enter>toaccept.
Toturnonthesystem,enterthepasswordandpress<Enter>.
Note:Tocancelthepassword,press<Enter>onthisitem.Whenpromptedforthepassword,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 Disablesthisfunction.(Default)
Move Move the mouse to turn on the system.
DoubleClick Doubleclickonleftbuttononthemousetoturnonthesystem.
&ErP
DetermineswhethertoletthesystemconsumeleastpowerinS5(shutdown)state.Note:Whenthisitem
is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: Resume by Alarm, power on by mouse,
and power on by keyboard.
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&Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
ConguresthewaytoturnoffthecomputerinMS-DOSmodeusingthepowerbutton.
Instant-Off Pressthepowerbuttonandthenthesystemwillbeturnedoffinstantly.(Default)
Delay4Sec. Pressandholdthepowerbuttonfor4secondstoturnoffthesystem.Ifthepower
button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.
&Power Loading
Enablesordisablesdummyload.Whenthepowersupplyisatlowload,aself-protectionwillactivatecausing
it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis
setting.(Default:Auto)
&Resume by Alarm
Determineswhethertopoweronthesystematadesiredtime.(Default:Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:
Wakeupday:Turnonthesystemataspecictimeoneachdayoronaspecicdayinamonth.
Wakeuphour/minute/second:Setthetimeatwhichthesystemwillbepoweredonautomatically.
Note:Whenusingthisfunction,avoidinadequateshutdownfromtheoperatingsystemorremovalofthe
AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
&Wake on LAN
EnablesordisablesthewakeonLANfunction.(Default:Enabled)
&High Precision Event Timer
EnablesordisablesHighPrecisionEventTimer(HPET)intheoperatingsystem.(Default:Enabled)
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2-9 Save & Exit
&Save & Exit Setup
Press<Enter>onthisitemandselectYes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup
program. Select Noorpress<Esc>toreturntotheBIOSSetupMainMenu.
&Exit Without Saving
Press<Enter>onthisitemandselectYes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made
in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select Noorpress<Esc>toreturntotheBIOSSetupMainMenu.
&Load Optimized Defaults
Press<Enter>onthisitemandselectYes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults
settingshelpthesystemtooperateinoptimumstate.AlwaysloadtheOptimizeddefaultsafterupdating
the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
&Boot Override
Allowsyoutoselectadevicetobootimmediately.Press<Enter>onthedeviceyouselectandselectYes
toconrm.Yoursystemwillrestartautomaticallyandbootfromthatdevice.
&SaveProles
ThisfunctionallowsyoutosavethecurrentBIOSsettingstoaprole.Youcancreateupto8prolesand
saveasSetupProle1~SetupProle8.Press<Enter>tocomplete.OryoucanselectSelect File in
HDD/FDD/USBtosavetheproletoyourstoragedevice.
&LoadProles
If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function
toloadtheBIOSsettingsfroma prolecreatedbefore,withoutthehasslesofreconguringtheBIOS
settings.Firstselecttheproleyouwishtoloadandthenpress<Enter>tocomplete.YoucanselectSelect
File in HDD/FDD/USBtoinputtheprolepreviouslycreatedfromyourstoragedeviceorloadtheprole
automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked
properly(lastknowngoodrecord).
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Chapter 3 Appendix
(Note1) AnM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtosetupaRAIDseteitherwithanM.2SATASSDoraSATAhard
drive.
(Note2) Referto"1-7InternalConnectors,"fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2andSATAconnectors.
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet
RAID Levels
Before you begin, please prepare the following items:
•AtleasttwoSATAharddrivesorSSDs.(Note1) (To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you
usetwoharddriveswithidenticalmodelandcapacity).(Note2)
•Windowssetupdisc.
•Motherboard driver disc.
•A USB thumb drive.
ConguringtheOnboardSATAController
A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer
Installtheharddrives/SSDsintheSATA/M.2connectorsonthemotherboard.Thenconnectthepowerconnectors
from your power supply to the hard drives.
B.ConguringSATAcontrollermodeinBIOSSetup
MakesuretoconguretheSATAcontrollermodecorrectlyinsystemBIOSSetup.
Steps:
1. Turnonyourcomputerandpress<Delete>toenterBIOSSetupduringthePOST(Power-OnSelf-Test).
Under Chipset, ensure APU SATA Port Enable and Chipset SATA Port Enable are enabled. set SATA
Mode to RAID.Thensavethesettingsandrestartyourcomputer.(IfyouwanttouseNVMePCIeSSDsto
congureRAID,makesuretosetNVMe RAID mode to Enabled.)
2. IfyouwanttocongureUEFIRAID,followthestepsin"C-1."ToenterthelegacyRAIDROM,savethe
settings and exit BIOS Setup. Refer to "C-2" for more information.
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.
RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10
Minimum Number of
HardDrives
≥2 2 4
Array Capacity Number of hard drives *
Sizeofthesmallestdrive
Sizeofthesmallestdrive (Numberofharddrives/2)*
Sizeofthesmallestdrive
Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes
C-1.UEFIRAIDConguration
Steps:
1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS 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 Peripherals\RAIDXpert2Conguration
Utility sub-menu.
3. On the RAIDXpert2CongurationUtilityscreen,press<Enter>on Array Management to enter the Create
Array screen. Then, select a RAID level.RAIDlevelssupportedincludeRAID0(Stripe),RAID1(Mirror),
andRAID10(theselectionsavailabledependonthenumberoftheharddrivesbeinginstalled).Next,press
<Enter>onSelect Physical Disks to enter the Select Physical Disks screen.
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PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringaRAIDarray.
4. On the Select Physical Disksscreen,selecttheharddrivestobeincludedintheRAIDarrayandsetthem
to Enabled. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Apply Changesandpress<Enter>.Thenreturnto
the previous screen and set the Array Size, Array Size Unit, Read Cache Policy and Write Cache Policy.
5. After setting the capacity, move to Create Arrayandpress<Enter>tobegin.
6. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Array Management screen. Under Manage Array Properties
youcanseethenewRAIDvolumeandinformationonRAIDlevel,arrayname,arraycapacity,etc.
C-2.ConguringLegacyRAIDROM
EnterthelegacyRAIDBIOSsetuputilitytocongureaRAIDarray.Skipthisstepandproceedwiththeinstallation
ofWindowsoperatingsystemforanon-RAIDconguration.
Steps:
1. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which
says"Press<Ctrl-F>toenterRAIDOptionROMUtility".Press<Ctrl>+<R>toentertheRAIDBIOSsetuputility.
2. Tocreateanewarray,press<Enter>ontheCreateArrayoption.
3. The selection bar will move to the Disks section on the right of the screen. Select the hard drives to be
includedintheRAIDarray.Usetheupordownarrowkeytoselectaharddriveandpress<Insert>.The
selectedharddrivewillbeshowningreen.Tousealloftheharddrives,simplypress<A>toselectall.Then
press<Enter>andtheselectionbarwillmovetotheUser Input section on the left bottom of the screen.
4. First,selectaRAIDmodeandpress<Enter>.Theselectionsavailabledependonthenumberoftheharddrives
beinginstalled.Thenfollowtheon-screeninstructionstospecifythearraysize.YoucanselectAll available
spacetousethemaximumsizeallowedorusetheupordownarrowkeytoadjustthesizeandpress<Enter>.
5. Selectacachingmode.OptionsincludeRead/Write,ReadOnly,andNone.Thenpress<Enter>toproceed.
6. Finally,amessagewhichsays"ConrmCreationofArray"willappear.Press<C>toconrmor<Esc>to
return to the previous screen.
7. Whencompleted,youwillseethenewarrayonthemainscreen.ToexittheRAIDBIOSutility,press<Esc>
andthenpress<C>toconrm.
Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System
WiththecorrectBIOSsettings,youarereadytoinstalltheoperatingsystem.
Installing the Operating System
AssomeoperatingsystemsalreadyincludeRAID/AHCIdriver,youdonotneedtoinstallseparateRAID/AHCI
driverduringtheWindowsinstallationprocess.Aftertheoperatingsystemisinstalled,werecommendthatyou
install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance
andcompatibility.IftheoperatingsystemtobeinstalledrequiresthatyouprovideadditionalSATARAID/AHCI
driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below:
1. Copy the Hw10 folder under the \Boot folder in the driver disc to your USB thumb drive.
2. BootfromtheWindowssetupdiscandperformstandardOSinstallationsteps.Whenthescreenrequesting
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 DevicerstandclickNext 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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Please visit GIGABYTE's website for
more software information.
•Beforeinstallingthedrivers,rstinstalltheoperatingsystem.
•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.exeprogram.)
3-2 Drivers Installation
"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 troubleshooting information.
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Contraventionwillbeprosecuted.Webelievethattheinformationcontainedhereinwasaccurateinallrespectsatthe
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that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment
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Inadditiontohigh-efciencyperformance,allGIGABYTEmotherboardsfulllEuropeanUnionregulationsforRoHS
(RestrictionofCertainHazardousSubstancesinElectricalandElectronicEquipment)andWEEE(WasteElectricaland
ElectronicEquipment)environmentaldirectives,aswellasmostmajorworldwidesafetyrequirements.Topreventreleases
ofharmfulsubstancesintotheenvironmentandtomaximizetheuseofournaturalresources,GIGABYTEprovidesthe
following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement
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are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
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GIGABYTEwillfulllthenationallawsasinterpretedfromthe2012/19/EUWEEE(WasteElectricalandElectronic
Equipment)directive.TheWEEEDirectivespeciesthetreatment,collection,recyclinganddisposalofelectricand
electronicdevicesandtheircomponents.UndertheDirective,usedequipmentmustbemarked,collectedseparately,
and disposed of properly.
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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
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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.
Whenyourelectricalorelectronicequipmentisnolongerusefultoyou,"takeitback"toyourlocalorregionalwaste
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
featuresofthisproduct(whereapplicable),recyclingtheinnerandouterpackaging(includingshippingcontainers)this
productwasdeliveredin,andbydisposingoforrecyclingusedbatteriesproperly.Withyourhelp,wecanreducethe
amountofnaturalresourcesneededtoproduceelectricalandelectronicequipment,minimizetheuseoflandllsfor
thedisposalof"endoflife"products,andgenerallyimproveourqualityoflifebyensuringthatpotentiallyhazardous
substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly.
Battery Information
EuropeanUnion—Disposalandrecyclinginformation
GIGABYTERecyclingProgram(availableinsomeregions)
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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