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Gigabyte GA-AX370-GAMING-K7 User Manual
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GA-AX370-Gaming K7
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-AX37GK7-1001R
Copyright
© 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.
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For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means
the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard
BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:
Motherboard
GA-AX370-Gaming K7
Feb. 24, 2017
Motherboard
GA-AX370-Gaming K7
Feb. 24, 2017
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Table of Contents
GA-AX370-Gaming K7 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 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs ........................................................... 12
1-8 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................22
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 22
2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 23
2-3 System ........................................................................................................... 26
2-4 BIOS ............................................................................................................... 27
2-5 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 30
2-6 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 32
2-7 Power ............................................................................................................. 33
2-8 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................36
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 36
3-2 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................... 38
3-3 Debug LED Codes ......................................................................................... 39
RegulatoryStatements .............................................................................................. 43
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 48
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GA-AX370-Gaming K7 Motherboard Layout
Box Contents
5GA-AX370-Gaming K7 motherboard 5I/O Shield
5Motherboard driver disk 5One GC-SLI2P bridge connector
5User's Manual 5OneRGB(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncable
5Quick Installation Guide 5One G Connector
5Four SATA cables 5Two thermistor cables
5Two Velcro Cable Ties
Socket AM4
KB_MS_USB30
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN1
ATX
AUDIO
BAT
ATX_12V
CODEC
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_2
iTE®
Super I/O
GA-AX370-Gaming K7
F_PANEL
F_USB1F_AUDIO
SPDIF_O
PCIEX1_1
USB30_LAN2
AMD X370
F_USB2
TPM
BIOS_SW
LED_C1
R_USB30
HDMI
TYPEC
USB31
USB31_LAN1
CPU_OPT
CMOS_SW
RST_SW
OC
PW_SW
DDR4_2
DDR4_1
DDR4_4
DDR4_3
ASMedia®
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Controller
Intel®
GbE LAN
RivetNetworks
Killer™ E2500 LAN
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN5_PUMP
EC_TEMP1
F_USB30_2
F_USB30_1
U2_32G
SATAEXPRESS
SATA3 7 6
5 4
SATA3 2 0
3 1
EC_TEMP2
SYS_FAN6_PUMP
SYS_FAN3
SYS_FAN4
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
Debug LED(Note)
LED_C2
SB
PCIEX8
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX4
CODEC
M2F_32G
80 60 42
110
B_BIOS
BBIOS_LED MBIOS_LED
* 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.
(Note) Fordebugcodeinformation,pleaserefertoChapter3.
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,donotremoveorbreakmotherboardS/N(SerialNumber)stickeror
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
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 AM4 Socket:
- AMDRyzen™ processor
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)
Chipset AMD X370
Memory 4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto64GBofsystemmemory
Dual channel memory architecture
SupportforDDR42667/2400/2133MHzmemorymodules
SupportforECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8memory modules(operate in
non-ECCmode)
Supportfornon-ECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16memorymodules
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor:
- 1xHDMIport,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2160@24Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version.
- Maximum shared memory of 2 GB
Audio 2xRealtek® ALC1220 codecs
Support for Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN 1 x Intel®GbELANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)(LAN1)
1xRivetNetworksKiller™E2500LANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)(LAN2)
* Teaming is not supported.
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.
1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx8(PCIEX8)(Note)
* ThePCIEX8slotsharesbandwidthwiththePCIEX16slot.WhenthePCIEX8slot
is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
(ThePCIEX16andPCIEX8slotsconformtoPCIExpress3.0standard.)
1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx4(PCIEX4)
* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with all of the PCI Express x1 slots. The PCIEX4
slot operates at up to x4 mode when all of the PCI Express x1 slots are empty.
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
* All of the PCI Express x1 slots share bandwidth with the PCIEX4 slot. The PCIEX4/
PCIEX1_2/PCIEX1_3 slot operates at up to x1 mode when the PCIEX1_1 slot is
populated; the PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x2 mode when the PCIEX1_2/PCIEX1_3
slot is populated.
(ThePCIEX4andPCIExpressx1slotsconformtoPCIExpress2.0standard.)
Storage Interface Chipset:
- 1xM.2connector(Socket3,Mkey,type2242/2260/2280/22110SATAand
PCIe x4 (Note)/x2SSDsupport)
- 1 x U.2 connector
*WhentheU.2connectorispopulated,theM.2connectorbecomesunavailable.
(Note) ActualsupportmayvarybyCPU.
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Storage Interface Chipset:
- 2 x SATA Express connectors
- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- SupportforRAID0,RAID1,andRAID10
* Referto"1-8InternalConnectors,"fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2andSATA
connectors.
Multi-Graphics
Technology
Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™and2-WayNVIDIA® SLI™ technologies
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™and2-WayAMDCrossFire™ technologies
USB Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller:
- 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
- 1xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aport(red)onthebackpanel
Chipset:
- 2xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aports(red)onthebackpanel
- 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2portsonthebackpanel,4portsavailablethrough
theinternalUSBheaders)
- 4xUSB2.0/1.1ports(availablethroughtheinternalUSBheaders)
CPU:
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x U.2 connector
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
2 x SATA Express connectors
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
4 x system fan headers
2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1xTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)header
1xCPUcoolerLEDstrip/RGBLEDstripextensioncableheader
1xRGB(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncableheader
2 x temperature sensor headers
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x OC button
2 x BIOS switches
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
3xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aports(red)
6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2xRJ-45ports
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
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Back Panel
Connectors
5xaudiojacks (Center/Subwoofer SpeakerOut,RearSpeaker Out, Line In,
LineOut,MicIn)
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
* Whetherthefan(pump)speedcontrolfunctionissupportedwilldependonthefan
(pump)youinstall.
BIOS 2x128Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
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
- 3D OSD
- AutoGreen
- BIOS Setup
- Cloud Station
- Color Temperature
- EasyTune
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFF Charge
- RGBFusion
- Smart Backup
- Smart Keyboard
- Smart TimeLock
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
- USB DAC UP 2
- V-Tuner
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software Norton®InternetSecurity(OEMversion)
Operating
System
SupportforWindows1064-bit
SupportforWindows764-bit
* Pleasedownloadthe"WindowsUSBInstallationTool"fromGIGABYTE'swebsite
andinstallitbeforeinstallingWindows7.
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout
prior notice.
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1-3 Installing the CPU
Installing the CPU
Locatethepinone(denotedbyasmalltriangle)oftheCPUsocketandtheCPU.
AM4 Socket
A Small Triangle Marking
Denotes Pin One of the
Socket AM4 CPU
A Small Triangle Marking
Denotes CPU Pin One
Please visit GIGABYTE's website
for support lists of CPU, memory
modules, SSDs, M.2, and U.2 devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List
page on GIGABYTE's website to
download the latest version of apps.
1-4 Installing the Memory
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.
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
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallthememory:
•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.
ReadthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstalltheCPU:
•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.
•LocatethepinoneoftheCPU.TheCPUcannotbeinsertediforientedincorrectly.(Oryoumay
locatethenotchesonbothsidesoftheCPUandalignmentkeysontheCPUsocket.)
•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.
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Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallanexpansioncard:
•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.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.YoucanconnectaUSBDACtothisportorusethisportforUSBdevices.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD
MasterAudio formats. Italsosupportsupto 192 KHz/24bit 8-channelLPCM
audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported
resolutionis4096x2160@24 Hz, butthe actual resolutions supportedare dependent onthemonitor
being used.
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
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. WhenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwoorfourmemorymodules,itisrecommendedthatmemory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored sockets.
For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be sure to
installthemintheDDR4_1andDDR4_2sockets.
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable
DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1
Two Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided,DS=Double-Sided,"--"=NoMemory)
AfterinstallingtheHDMIdevice,makesuretosetthedefaultsoundplaybackdevicetoHDMI.(The
itemnamemaydifferdependingonyouroperatingsystem.)
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USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)
TheUSB3.1Gen2Type-AportsupportstheUSB3.1Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB
3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
USB Type-C™ Port
ThereversibleUSBportsupportstheUSB3.1Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB3.1Gen1
andUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2)
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.
If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side
Speaker out through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.
•Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefromyour
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
•Whenremovingthecable,pullitstraightoutfromtheconnector.Donotrockitsidetosidetoprevent
an electrical short inside the cable connector.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN1)
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.
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
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakersina5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Rear Speaker Out
Thisjackcanbeusedtoconnectrearspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.
Line In
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out
The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended
thatyouconnectyourheadphone/speakertothisjack(actualeffectsmayvarybythedevicebeingused).
Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers
ina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Mic In
The Mic in jack.
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1-7 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs
BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators
TheBIOSswitch(BIOS_SW)allowsuserstoeasilyselectadifferentBIOSforbootuporoverclocking,helping
toreduceBIOSfailureduringoverclocking.TheDualBIOS™(SB)switchallowsforenablingordisablingofthe
DualBIOS™function.TheLEDindicator(MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED)showswhichBIOSisactive.
2:BackupBIOS(BootfromthebackupBIOS)
1:MainBIOS(BootfromthemainBIOS)
BIOS_SW
2: Single BIOS
1: Dual BIOS
SB
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MBIOS_LED(ThemainBIOSisactive)
BBIOS_LED(ThebackupBIOSisactive)
BIOS LED Indicators:
CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT (Status LEDs)
The status LEDs show whether the CPU, graphics card, memory, and operating system are working properly
aftersystempower-on.IftheCPU/VGA/DRAMLEDison,thatmeansthecorrespondingdeviceisnotworking
normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet.
CPU: CPU status LED
VGA: Graphics card status LED
DRAM: Memory status LED
BOOT: Operating system status LED
F_USB30 F_U
B_
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BS_
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SB_
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_S
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CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
Quick Buttons
This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. The power button
and reset button allow users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when
they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing.
Use this button to clear the BIOS
congurationandresettheCMOSvaluestofactorydefaultswhenneeded.
PW_SW: Power Button
RST_SW: ResetButton
CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing
the CMOS values.
•NOTE: Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is on, or the system may shutdown
and data loss or damage may occur.
•Aftersystemrestart,gotoBIOSSetuptoloadfactorydefaults(selectLoadOptimizedDefaults)or
manuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOScongurations).
OC Button
The OC button helps enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most performance from their hardware, but
also the absolute most enjoyable OC experience.
OC Button:
PressthisbuttontoloadthemostoptimizedGIGABYTEoverclocking
congurationforyourhardware.
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1-8 Internal Connectors
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeconnectingexternaldevices:
•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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1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4
5) CPU_OPT
6) SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP
7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2
8) LED_C1
9) LED_C2
10) SATA EXPRESS
11) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7
12) U2_32G
13) M2F_32G
14) F_PANEL
15) F_ AUDIO
16) SPDIF_O
17) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2
18) F_USB1/F_USB2
19) TPM
20) BAT
21) CLR_CMOS
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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
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON(softOn/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 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(Onlyfor2x12-pin
ATX)
24 GND(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)
ATX_12V:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 5+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
2GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 6+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
3 GND 7 +12V
4 GND 8 +12V
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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (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.
CPU_FAN
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1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4PWMSpeedControl
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5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)
The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof
insertiondesign.Whenconnectingafancable,besuretoconnectitinthecorrectorientation(theblack
connectorwireisthegroundwire).Thespeedcontrolfunctionrequirestheuseofafanwithfanspeed
control design.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4PWMSpeedControl
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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.
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6) SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Headers)
Thefan/pumpheadersare4-pin.Mostfanheaderspossessafoolproofinsertiondesign.Whenconnecting
afancable,besuretoconnectitinthecorrectorientation(theblackconnectorwireisthegroundwire).
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. The headers also provides
speedcontrolforawatercoolingpump,refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""M.I.T.,"formoreinformation
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1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
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7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers)
Connect the thermistor cables to the headers for temperature detection.
Pin No. Denition
1SENSORIN
2 GND
11
EC_TEMP1 EC_TEMP2
Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3R
4 B
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8) LED_C1 (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Extension Cable Header)
TheheadercanbeusedtoconnectaCPUcoolerLEDstriporastandard5050RGBLEDstrip(12V/G/R/B),
withmaximumpowerratingof2A(12V)andmaximumlengthof2m.
Connecting the CPU cooler LED strip:
ConnecttheconnectoroftheCPUcoolerLEDstrip(markedwithanarrow)toPin1(12V)ofthisheader.
Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3R
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
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USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
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.
9) LED_C2 (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Extension Cable Header)
Theheadercanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050RGB(RGBW)LEDstrip(12V/G/R/B/W),withmaximum
powerratingof2A(12V)andmaximumlengthof2m.
ConnectoneendoftheRGB(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncabletothe
headerandtheotherendtoyourRGB(RGBW)LEDstrip.Theblack
wire(markedwithatriangleontheplug)oftheextensioncablemustbe
connectedtoPin1(12V)ofthisheader.The12Vpin(markedwithan
arrow)ontheotherendoftheextensioncablemustbelinedupwiththe
12V of the LED strip. Be careful with the connection orientation of the
LED strip; incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip.
12V
1
Black wire
12V of the
LED strip
Forhow to turnon/offthelights of theRGB (RGBW) LEDstrip, refer tothe instructions on in
Chapter2,"BIOSSetup."
12V
1
+12V
Black wire
12V of the
LED strip
Connecting the standard LED strip:
ConnectoneendoftheRGBLEDstripextensioncabletotheheader
andtheotherendtoyourRGBLEDstrip.Theblackwire(markedwith
atriangleontheplug)oftheextensioncablemustbeconnectedtoPin
1(12V)ofthisheader.The12Vpin(markedwithanarrow)ontheother
end of the extension cable must be lined up with the 12V of the LED
strip. Be careful with the connection orientation of the LED strip; incorrect
connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip.
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1
1
7 6
5 4
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_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
11) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA
1.5Gb/sstandard.EachSATAconnectorsupportsasingleSATAdevice.TheAMDChipsetsupportsRAID0,
RAID1,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguringaRAID
array.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5RXN
6RXP
7 GND
SATA3 2 0
3 1
7
7
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The U.2 connector supports a single U.2 device.
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
_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
10) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connectors)
Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.
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_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
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13) M2F_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
TheM.2connectorsupportsM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportRAIDcongurationthrough
the AMD Chipset. PleasenotethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDseteitherwith
anM.2SATASSDoraSATAharddriveandcanonlybeusedtobuildaRAIDsetwithUEFI.Refer
toChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.
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
_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
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Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole
fortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthenscrewthenutrst.
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.
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M.2 SSD
Installation Notices for the M2F_32G and SATA Connectors:
Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may be
affected by the type of devices installed in the M2F_32G connector. The M2F_32G connector shares bandwidth
withtheSATA33connector.Refertothefollowingtablefordetails.
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15) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC'97audio.Youmayconnect
your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module
connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module
connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
•The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default.
•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
•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.
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L
2 GND
3MIC2_R
4 NC
5LINE2_R
6 Sense
7FAUDIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 Sense
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC
2 GND
3 MIC Power
4 NC
5LineOut(R)
6 NC
7 NC
8 No Pin
9LineOut(L)
10 NC
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
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B_ F_USB3
9 1
10 2
14) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator
on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins
before connecting the cables.
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
•PW(PowerSwitch,Red):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may
congurethewaytoturnoffyoursystemusingthepowerswitch(refer
toChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Power,"formoreinformation).
•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 (PowerLED,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
orpoweredoff(S5).
•HD (HardDriveActivityLED,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 (ResetSwitch,Green):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the
computerfreezesandfailstoperformanormalrestart.
•CI (ChassisIntrusionHeader,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):NoConnection.
NC
NC
Power LED
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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-
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch,
resetswitch,powerLED,harddriveactivityLED,speakerandetc.Whenconnectingyourchassis
front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are
matched correctly.
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Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 11 D2+
2SSRX1- 12 D2-
3SSRX1+ 13 GND
4 GND 14 SSTX2+
5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
6 SSTX1+ 16 GND
7 GND 17 SSRX2+
8 D1- 18 SSRX2-
9 D1+ 19 VBUS
10 NC 20 No Pin
17) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Headers)
TheheadersconformtoUSB3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.For
purchasingtheoptional3.5"frontpanelthatprovidestwoUSB3.1Gen1ports,pleasecontactthelocal
dealer.
18) 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) 6 USB DY+
2Power(5V) 7 GND
3 USB DX- 8 GND
4 USB DY- 9 No Pin
5 USB DX+ 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.
16) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
ThisheadersupportsdigitalS/PDIFOutandconnectsaS/PDIFdigitalaudiocable(providedbyexpansion
cards)fordigitalaudiooutputfromyourmotherboardtocertainexpansioncardslikegraphicscardsand
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 SPDIFO
2 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
S3 BSSS
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
U
S _S
_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
10
20 1
11
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19) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)
YoumayconnectaTPM(TrustedPlatformModule)tothisheader.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 LCLK 11 LAD0
2 GND 12 GND
3LFRAME 13 NC
4 No Pin 14 NC
5LRESET 15 SB3V
6 NC 16 SERIRQ
7 LAD3 17 GND
8 LAD2 18 NC
9 VCC3 19 NC
10 LAD1 20 NC
20) BAT (Battery)
Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)
intheCMOSwhenthecomputeristurnedoff.Replacethebatterywhenthebatteryvoltagedropstoalow
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.
(Oruseametalobjectlikeascrewdrivertotouchthepositiveandnegative
terminalsofthebatteryholder,makingthemshortfor5seconds.)
3. Replacethebattery.
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.Dangerofexplosionifthebatteryisreplacedwith
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.
20
19
2
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
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__B
U
S _S
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USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
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
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
BIOS(Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters ofthe system in the CMOS on the
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.
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.
•@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:F1a)
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.
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 for optimum
performance.InEasyMode,youcanuseyourmousetomovethroughcongurationitems.
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2-2 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
alterthedefaultsettingstopreventsysteminstabilityorotherunexpectedresults.(Inadequatelyalteringthesettings
mayresultinsystem'sfailuretoboot.Ifthisoccurs,cleartheCMOSvaluesandresettheboardtodefaultvalues.)
`Advanced Frequency Settings
&CPU Clock Control
AllowsyoutomanuallysettheCPUclockin0.01MHzincrements.(Default:Auto)
Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU
specications.
&Host Clock Value
Displays the current operating Host Clock frequency.
&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
Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
`Advanced CPU Core 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 Ratio (Note)
Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed.
(Default:Auto)
&Core Performance Boost (Note)
Allowsyou to determine whether to enable theCore PerformanceBoost (CPB) technology,a CPU
performance-boosttechnology.(Default:Auto)
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.
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&Turbo Performance Boost Ratio (Note)
AllowsyoutodeterminewhethertoimproveCPUperformance.(Default:Disabled)
&AMD Cool&Quiet function
Enabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce
heatoutputfromyourcomputeranditspowerconsumption.(Default)
Disabled Disables this function.
&SVM Mode
VirtualizationenhancedbyVirtualizationTechnologywillallowaplatformtorunmultipleoperatingsystems
andapplicationsinindependentpartitions.Withvirtualization,onecomputersystemcanfunctionasmultiple
virtualsystems.(Default:Enabled)
&C6 Mode
AllowsyoutodeterminewhethertolettheCPUenterC6modeinsystemhaltstate.Whenenabled,the
CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C6
stateisamoreenhancedpower-savingstatethanC1.(Default:Enabled)
&SMT Mode
(Note)
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)
&Downcore Control
(Note)
AllowsyoutoselectthenumberofCPUcorestoenable(thenumberofCPUcoresmayvarybyCPU).
AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&System Memory Multiplier
Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD
data.(Default:Auto)
&Memory Frequency (MHz)
Therstmemoryfrequencyvalueisthenormaloperatingfrequencyofthememorybeingused;thesecond
is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings.
`Advanced Memory Settings
& System Memory Multiplier,
Memory Frequency(Mhz)
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings
menu.
&Memory Timing Mode
Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing
settingsbelowtobecongurable.Optionsare:Auto(default),Manual,AdvancedManual.
&ProleDDRVoltage
Displays the memory voltage.
&Channel Interleaving
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)
&Rank Interleaving
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) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.
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`Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings
This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting
screensarecongurableonlywhenMemory Timing Mode 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,
pleaseresettheboardtodefaultvaluesbyloadingoptimizeddefaultsorclearingtheCMOSvalues.
`Advanced Voltage Settings
This sub-menu allows you to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages.
`PC Health Status
&Reset Case Open Status
Disabled Keepsorclearstherecordofpreviouschassisintrusionstatus.(Default)
Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Openeldwill
show"No"atnextboot.
&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.
& CPU Vcore/CPU VDDP/CPU VDD18/DDRVtt A/B/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/
DDRVpp A/B/+3.3V/+5V/CHIPSET Core/+12V/VCORE SOC
Displays the current system voltages.
`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)
&3DMark01 Enhancement
Allowsyoutodeterminewhethertoenhancesomelegacybenchmarkperformance.(Default:Disabled)
`Smart Fan 5 Settings
&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/Pump Control Mode
Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal
controlmode.(Default)
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Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump.
PWM PWMmodeisrecommendedfora4-pinfan/pump.
&Temperature
Displays the current temperature of the selected target area.
&Fan Speed
Displays current fan/pump speeds.
&Temperature Warning Control
Setsthewarningthresholdfortemperature. When temperature exceeds thethreshold,BIOSwillemit
warningsound.Optionsare:Disabled(default),60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.
&Fan/Pump Fail Warning
Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is not connected or fails. Check the fan/pump
conditionorfan/pumpconnectionwhenthisoccurs.(Default:Disabled)
2-3 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.
OrifyouwanttoinstallanoperatingsystemthatsupportsGPTpartitioningsuchasWindows764-bit,select
theopticaldrivethatcontainstheWindows764-bitinstallationdiskandisprexedwith"UEFI:"string.
&Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities
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.
&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)
&Fast Boot
Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup
speed.(Default:Disabled)
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&SATA Support
All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS
bootprocesscompletes.(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&VGA Support
Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.
Auto EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.
EFIDriver EnablesEFIoptionROM.(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&USB Support
Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
(Default)
Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot
is set to Ultra Fast.
&PS2 Devices Support
Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
(Default)
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.
&Windows 10 Features
Allowsyoutoselecttheoperatingsystemtobeinstalled.(Default:OtherOS)
&CSM Support
EnablesordisablesUEFICSM(CompatibilitySupportModule)tosupportalegacyPCbootprocess.
Enabled EnablesUEFICSM.(Default)
Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenWindows 10 Features is set to Windows 10 or Windows 10 WHQL.
&LAN PXE Boot Option ROM
AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenablethelegacyoptionROMfortheLANcontroller.(Default:Disabled)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
&Storage Boot Option Control
AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenabletheUEFIorlegacyoptionROMforthestoragedevicecontroller.
Disabled DisablesoptionROM.
UEFIOnly EnablesUEFIoptionROMonly.
LegacyOnly EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
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&Other PCI Device ROM Priority
AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenabletheUEFIorLegacyoptionROMforthePCIdevicecontrollerother
than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers.
Disabled DisablesoptionROM.
UEFIOnly EnablesUEFIoptionROMonly.(Default)
LegacyOnly EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
&Network Stack
Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from
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.
&Administrator Password
Allowsyoutocongureanadministratorpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,and
thenpress<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress
<Enter>.Youmustentertheadministratorpassword(oruserpassword)atsystemstartupandwhenentering
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>.
Youmustentertheadministratorpassword(oruserpassword)atsystemstartupandwhenenteringBIOS
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.
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2-5 Peripherals
&AMD CPU fTPM
EnablesordisablestheTPM2.0functionintegratedintheAMDCPU.(Default:Enabled)
&LED_C Connect
EnablesordisablesthelightsoftheRGB(RGBW)LEDstripconnectedtotheLED_C2headeronthe
motherboard.(Default:Enabled)
&RGB Fusion
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.
StaticMode AllLEDsemitasinglecolor.(Default)
FlashMode AllLEDssimultaneouslyashonandoff.
&Legacy USB Support
AllowsUSBkeyboard/mousetobeusedinMS-DOS.(Default:Enabled)
&XHCI Hand-off
Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off
support.(Default:Enabled)
&EHCI Hand-off
Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off
support.(Default:Disabled)
&Port 60/64 Emulation
Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This should be enabled for full legacy support
for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices.
(Default:Disabled)
&USB Mass Storage Driver Support
EnablesordisablessupportforUSBstoragedevices.(Default:Enabled)
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&USB Storage Devices
Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device
is installed.
&DAC-UP 2 Rear USB 3.0 (Output Voltage of USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports on the Back Panel)
AllowsyoutoincreasetheoutputvoltageoftheUSB3.1Gen1portsonthebackpanel(theonesbelow
thePS/2keyboard/mouseport)tostrengthenthestabilityofyourUSBdevice(s).
Normal Keepstheoriginaloutputvoltage.(Default)
Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. High-end audio players may
connect their own external USB power source.
Voltage Compensation +0.1V Adds 0.1V to the original output voltage.
Voltage Compensation +0.2V Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage.
Voltage Compensation +0.3V Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage.
&DAC-UP 2 Front USB 3.0_1 (Output Voltage of USB Ports Provided by the Onboard
F_USB30_1 Connector)
Allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB ports provided by the onboard F_USB30_1 connector
tostrengthenthestabilityofyourUSBdevice(s).
Normal Keepstheoriginaloutputvoltage.(Default)
Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. High-end audio players may
connect their own external USB power source.
Voltage Compensation +0.1V Adds 0.1V to the original output voltage.
Voltage Compensation +0.2V Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage.
Voltage Compensation +0.3V Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage.
&DAC-UP 2 Front USB 3.0_2 (Output Voltage of USB Ports Provided by the Onboard
F_USB30_2 Connector)
Allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB ports provided by the onboard F_USB30_2 connector
tostrengthenthestabilityofyourUSBdevice(s).
Normal Keepstheoriginaloutputvoltage.(Default)
Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. High-end audio players may
connect their own external USB power source.
Voltage Compensation +0.1V Adds 0.1V to the original output voltage.
Voltage Compensation +0.2V Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage.
Voltage Compensation +0.3V Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage.
`Trusted Computing 2.0
EnablesordisablesTrustedPlatformModule(TPM).
`NVMeConguration
Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed.
`OffBoardSATAControllerConguration
Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed.
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&IOMMU
EnablesordisablesAMDIOMMUsupport.(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)
Disabled Disables the onboard graphics.
&UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenIntegrated Graphics is set to Force.Framebuffersizeisthetotal
amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. MS-DOS, for example, will
useonlythismemoryfordisplay.Optionsare:Auto(default),32M,64M,128M,256M,512M,1G,2G.
&SATA Mode
EnablesordisablesRAIDfortheSATAcontrollersintegratedintheChipsetorcongurestheSATAcontrollers
to AHCI mode.
RAID EnablesRAIDfortheSATAcontroller.
AHCI CongurestheSATAcontrollerstoAHCImode.AdvancedHostControllerInterface
(AHCI)isaninterfacespecicationthatallowsthestoragedrivertoenableadvanced
SerialATAfeaturessuchasNativeCommandQueuingandhotplug.(Default)
&Chipset SATA Port Enable
EnablesordisablestheintegratedSATAcontrollers.(Default:Enabled)
&Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7
Enables or disables each SATA port.
2-6 Chipset
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.
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&AC BACK
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
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 Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.
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> 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: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.
Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system.
&ErP
DetermineswhethertoletthesystemconsumeleastpowerinS5(shutdown)state.Note:Whenthisitem
is set to Enabled,thefollowingfunctionswillbecomeunavailable:ResumebyAlarm,PMEeventwake
up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN.
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&Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
ConguresthewaytoturnoffthecomputerinMS-DOSmodeusingthepowerbutton.
Instant-Off Pressthepowerbuttonandthenthesystemwillbeturnedoffinstantly.(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
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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2-8 Save & Exit
&Save & Exit Setup
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup
program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
&Exit Without Saving
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made
in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
&Load Optimized Defaults
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults
settingshelpthesystemtooperateinoptimumstate.AlwaysloadtheOptimizeddefaultsafterupdating
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.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
toloadtheBIOSsettingsfrom aprolecreatedbefore,withoutthehasslesofreconguring theBIOS
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
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet
RAID Levels
RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10
Minimum Number of
Hard Drives ≥2 2 4
Array Capacity Number of hard drives *
Sizeofthesmallestdrive
Sizeofthesmallestdrive (Numberofharddrives/2)*
Sizeofthesmallestdrive
Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes
Before you begin, please prepare the following items:
•At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs (Note1)(toensureoptimalperformance,itisrecommendedthatyou
usetwoharddriveswithidenticalmodelandcapacity).(Note2)
•AWindowssetupdisk.
•Motherboard driver disk.
•A USB thumb drive.
ConguringSATAControllers
A. Installing hard drives
Install the hard drives/SSDs in the SATA/M.2 connectors on the motherboard. Then connect the power connectors
from your power supply to the hard drives.
B.ConguringSATAcontrollermodeinBIOSSetup
MakesuretoconguretheSATAcontrollermodecorrectlyinsystemBIOSSetup.
Steps:
1. Turnonyourcomputerandpress<Delete>toenterBIOSSetupduringthePOST(Power-OnSelf-Test).
Under Chipset, ensure Chipset SATA Port Enable are enabled. Set SATA Mode to RAID. Then save the
settings and restart your computer.
2. IfyouwanttocongureUEFIRAID,followthestepsin"C-1."ToenterthelegacyRAIDROM,savethe
settingsandexitBIOSSetup.Referto"C-2"formoreinformation.
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.
(Note1) AnM.2PCIeSSDoraU.2SSDcannotbeusedtosetupaRAIDseteitherwithanM.2SATASSD
or a SATA hard drive.
(Note2) Referto"1-8InternalConnectors,"fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2andSATAconnectors.
C-1.UEFIRAIDConguration
OnlyWindows1064-bitsupportsUEFIRAIDconguration.
Step:
1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set Windows 10 Features to Windows 10 and 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 RAIDXpert2CongurationUtility screen, press <Enter> on Array Management to enter the Create
Arrayscreen.Then,selectaRAIDlevel.RAIDlevelssupportedincludeRAID0,RAID1,andRAID10(the
selectionsavailabledependonthenumberoftheharddrivesbeinginstalled).Next,press<Enter>onSelect
Physical Disks to enter the Select Physical Disks screen.
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PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringaRAIDarray.
C-2.ConguringLegacyRAIDROM
EnterthelegacyRAIDBIOSsetuputilitytocongureaRAIDarray.Skipthisstepandproceedwiththeinstallation
ofWindowsoperatingsystemforanon-RAIDconguration.
Step:
1. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which
says"Press<Ctrl-R>toCongure".Press<Ctrl>+<R>toentertheRAIDBIOSsetuputility.
2. To create a new array, press <Enter> on the Create Array option.
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
selected hard drive will be shown in green. To use all of the hard drives, simply press <A> to select all. Then
press <Enter> and the selection bar will move to the User 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
AssomeoperatingsystemsalreadyincludeSATARAID/AHCIdriver,youdonotneedtoinstallseparateRAID/
AHCIdriverduringtheWindowsinstallationprocess.Aftertheoperatingsystemisinstalled,werecommend
thatyouinstallallrequireddriversfromthemotherboarddriverdiskusing"XpressInstall"toensuresystem
performance and compatibility. If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional SATA
RAID/AHCIdriverduringtheOSinstallationprocess,pleaserefertothestepsbelow:
1. Copy the Hw10 folder under the \Boot folder in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive.
2. BootfromtheWindowssetupdiskandperformstandardOSinstallationsteps.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 locations of the drivers are
as follows:
Windows64-bit:\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.
4. On the Select Physical Disksscreen,selecttheharddrivestobeincludedintheRAIDarrayandsetthem
to Enabled. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Apply Changes and press <Enter>. Then return to
the previous screen and set the Array Size, Array Size Unit, Read Cache Policy and Write Cache Policy.
5. After setting the capacity, move to Create Array and press <Enter> to begin.
6. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Array Management screen. Under Manage Array Properties
youcanseethenewRAIDvolumeandinformationonRAIDlevel,arrayname,arraycapacity,etc.
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Please visit GIGABYTE's website for
more software information.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website
fordetails onconguring the audio
software.
3-2 Drivers Installation
•Beforeinstalling thedrivers, rst install the operating system. (The following instructionsuse
Windows10astheexampleoperatingsystem.)
•After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on
themessage"Taptochoosewhathappenswiththisdisc"onthetop-rightcornerofthescreenandselect
"RunRun.exe."(OrgotoMyComputer,double-clicktheopticaldriveandexecutetheRun.exeprogram.)
"XpressInstall"willautomaticallyscanyoursystemandthenlistallofthedriversthatarerecommendedto
install. You can click the Xpress Installbuttonand"XpressInstall"willinstallalloftheselecteddrivers.Orclick
the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need.
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3-3 Debug LED Codes
Code Description
10 PEI Core is started.
11 Pre-memoryCPUinitializationisstarted.
12~14 Reserved.
15 Pre-memoryNorth-Bridgeinitializationisstarted.
16~18 Reserved.
19 Pre-memorySouth-Bridgeinitializationisstarted.
1A~2A Reserved.
2B~2F Memoryinitialization.
31 Memory installed.
32~36 CPUPEIinitialization.
37~3A IOHPEIinitialization.
3B~3E PCHPEIinitialization.
3F~4F Reserved.
60 DXE Core is started.
61 NVRAMinitialization.
62 Installation of the PCH runtime services.
63~67 CPUDXEinitializationisstarted.
68 PCIhostbridgeinitializationisstarted.
69 IOHDXEinitialization.
6A IOHSMMinitialization.
6B~6F Reserved.
70 PCHDXEinitialization.
71 PCHSMMinitialization.
72 PCHdevicesinitialization.
73~77 PCHDXEinitialization(PCHmodulespecic).
78 ACPICoreinitialization.
79 CSMinitializationisstarted.
7A~7F ReservedforAMIuse.
80~8F ReservedforOEMuse(OEMDXEinitializationcodes).
90 PhasetransfertoBDS(BootDeviceSelection)fromDXE.
91 Issue event to connect drivers.
Regular Boot
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Code Description
92 PCIBusinitializationisstarted.
93 PCIBushotpluginitialization.
94 PCI Bus enumeration for detecting how many resources are requested.
95 Check PCI device requested resources.
96 Assign PCI device resources.
97 ConsoleOutputdevicesconnect(ex.Monitorislighted).
98 Consoleinputdevicesconnect(ex.PS2/USBkeyboard/mouseareactivated).
99 SuperIOinitialization.
9A USBinitializationisstarted.
9B IssueresetduringUSBinitializationprocess.
9C Detect and install all currently connected USB devices.
9D Activated all currently connected USB devices.
9E~9F Reserved.
A0 IDEinitializationisstarted.
A1 IssueresetduringIDEinitializationprocess.
A2 Detect and install all currently connected IDE devices.
A3 Activated all currently connected IDE devices.
A4 SCSIinitializationisstarted.
A5 IssueresetduringSCSIinitializationprocess.
A6 Detect and install all currently connected SCSI devices.
A7 Activated all currently connected SCSI devices.
A8 Verify password if needed.
A9 BIOS Setup is started.
AA Reserved.
AB WaitusercommandinBIOSSetup.
AC Reserved.
AD IssueReadyToBooteventforOSBoot.
AE Boot to Legacy OS.
AF Exit Boot Services.
B0 RuntimeAPinstallationbegins.
B1 RuntimeAPinstallationends.
B2 LegacyOptionROMinitialization.
B3 System reset if needed.
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Code Description
B4 USB device hot plug-in.
B5 PCI device hot plug.
B6 Clean-upofNVRAM.
B7 RecongureNVRAMsettings.
B8~BF Reserved.
C0~CF Reserved.
Code Description
E0 S3Resumeisstarted(calledfromDXEIPL).
E1 Fill boot script data for S3 resume.
E2 InitializesVGAforS3resume.
E3 OS S3 wake vector call.
S3 Resume
Code Description
F0 Recoverymodewillbetriggeredduetoinvalidrmwarevolumedetection.
F1 Recoverymodewillbetriggeredbyuserdecision.
F2 Recoveryisstarted.
F3 Recoveryrmwareimageisfound.
F4 Recoveryrmwareimageisloaded.
F5~F7 ReservedforfutureAMIprogresscodes.
Recovery
Code Description
50~55 Memoryinitializationerroroccurs.
56 Invalid CPU type or speed.
57 CPU mismatch.
58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error.
59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed.
5A Internal CPU error.
5B ResetPPIisfailed.
5C~5F Reserved.
D0 CPUinitializationerror.
D1 IOHinitializationerror.
Error
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Code Description
D2 PCHinitializationerror.
D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available.
D4 PCIresourceallocationerror.OutofResources.
D5 NoSpaceforLegacyOptionROMinitialization.
D6 No Console Output Devices are found.
D7 No Console Input Devices are found.
D8 It is an invalid password.
D9~DA Can't load Boot Option.
DB Flash update is failed.
DC Resetprotocolisfailed.
DE~DF Reserved.
E8 S3 resume is failed.
E9 S3ResumePPIisnotfound.
EA S3ResumeBootScriptisinvalid.
EB S3OSWakecallisfailed.
EC~EF Reserved.
F8 RecoveryPPIisinvalid.
<F9> Recoverycapsuleisnotfound.
FA Invalid recovery capsule.
FB~FF Reserved.
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Regulatory Statements
Regulatory Notices
This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted
toathirdpartynorbeusedforanyunauthorizedpurpose.
Contraventionwillbeprosecuted.Webelievethattheinformationcontainedhereinwasaccurateinallrespects
at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text.
Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed
as a commitment by GIGABYTE.
Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment
Inaddition tohigh-efciency performance,all GIGABYTEmotherboards fulll European Union regulations
forRoHS(RestrictionofCertainHazardousSubstancesinElectricalandElectronicEquipment)andWEEE
(WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment)environmentaldirectives,aswellasmostmajorworldwidesafety
requirements.Topreventreleasesofharmfulsubstancesintotheenvironmentandtomaximizetheuseofour
natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse
mostofthematerialsinyour"endoflife"product.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement
GIGABYTEproductshavenotintendedtoaddandsafefromhazardoussubstances(Cd,Pb,Hg,Cr+6,PBDE
andPBB).ThepartsandcomponentshavebeencarefullyselectedtomeetRoHSrequirement.Moreover,weat
GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement
GIGABYTEwillfulllthenationallawsasinterpretedfromthe2002/96/ECWEEE(WasteElectricalandElectronic
Equipment)directive.TheWEEEDirectivespeciesthetreatment,collection,recyclinganddisposalofelectric
and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected
separately, and disposed of properly.
WEEE Symbol Statement
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection
centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. 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 can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your
localgovernmentofce,yourhouseholdwastedisposalserviceorwhereyoupurchasedtheproductfordetails
of environmentally safe recycling.
Whenyourelectricalorelectronicequipmentisnolongerusefultoyou,"takeitback"toyourlocalorregional
waste collection administration for recycling.
Ifyouneedfurtherassistanceinrecycling,reusinginyour"endoflife"product,youmaycontactusatthe
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-savingfeaturesofthisproduct(whereapplicable),recyclingtheinnerandouterpackaging(including
shippingcontainers)thisproductwasdeliveredin,andbydisposingoforrecyclingusedbatteriesproperly.
Withyourhelp,wecanreducetheamountofnaturalresourcesneededtoproduceelectricalandelectronic
equipment,minimizetheuseoflandllsforthedisposalof"endoflife"products,andgenerallyimproveour
qualityoflifebyensuringthatpotentiallyhazardoussubstancesarenotreleasedintotheenvironmentandare
disposed of properly.
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FCC Notice (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
15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterference
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:
Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
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, Industry Canada (IC) Notices / Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC)
ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003andRSS-210.
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseinterference,and(2)this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CetappareilnumériquedeclasseBestconformeauxnormescanadiennesICES-003etRSS-210.
Sonfonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareilne doitpas causer
d'interférenceet(2)cetappareildoitacceptertouteinterférence,notammentlesinterférencesquipeuvent
affecter son fonctionnement.
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Contact Us
GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Address:No.6,BaoqiangRd.,XindianDist.,NewTaipeiCity231,Taiwan
TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005
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