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Q370M D3H GSM PLUS
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Q37M3HP-1001R
Copyright
© 2018 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
Q370M D3H GSM PLUS
May 25, 2018
May 25, 2018
Motherboard
Q370M D3H GSM PLUS
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Table of Contents
Q370M D3H GSM PLUS 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 ..................................................................................................19
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 19
2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 20
2-3 System ........................................................................................................... 25
2-4 BIOS ............................................................................................................... 26
2-5 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 29
2-6 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 32
2-7 Power ............................................................................................................. 33
2-8 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................36
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 36
3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory .............................................................. 38
3-3 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................... 40
RegulatoryStatements .............................................................................................. 41
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 44
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Q370M D3H GSM PLUS Motherboard Layout
Box Contents
5Q370M D3H GSM PLUS motherboard 5Two SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual
* 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.
DDR4_2
DDR4_4
DDR4_3
DDR4_1
F_USB30
1
0
SATA 3
KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN
LGA1151
ATX
AUDIO
BAT
ATX_12V
Intel® Q370
CODEC
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
DVI
VGA
USB30_LAN2
USB30_LAN1
PCIEX16
PCIEX1
PCI
PCIEX4
SYS_FAN
F_USB2
F_PANEL
F_USB1
F_AUDIO
LPT
Intel®
GbELAN
Intel®
GbELAN
PCIe to PCI
Bridge
USB 2.0 Hub
iTE®
Super I/O
426080110
M2A_32G
CNVI
DP_HDMI
USB31
TYPEC
COMBCOMA
TPM IC (Note)
SATA3 5 3
4 2
Q370M D3H GSM PLUS
(Note) Whetherthisfeatureissupporteddependsontheproductbeingreceived.
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 Support for 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/
Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors
in the LGA1151 package
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel® Q370 Express Chipset
Memory 4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto64GBofsystemmemory
Dual channel memory architecture
SupportforDDR42666/2400/2133MHzmemorymodules
SupportforECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8memorymodules (operatein
non-ECCmode)
Supportfornon-ECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16memorymodules
SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules
* Tosupport2666MHzorXMPmemory,youmust installan8thGenerationIntel®
Core™ i7/i5 processor.
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemorymodules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
- 1xD-Subport,supportingamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
- 1xDVI-Dport,supportingamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
* TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.
- 1xDisplayPort,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2304@60Hz
* SupportforDisplayPort1.2version,HDCP2.2,andHDR.
- 1xHDMIport,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2160@30Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2.
Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio Realtek® ALC887 codec
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* Tocongure7.1-channelaudio,youhavetouseanHDfrontpanelaudiomoduleand
enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
LAN 2 x Intel®GbELANchips(10/100/1000Mbit)
TPM Inneonchip,supportingTPM2.0
Expansion Slots 1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx16(PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx4(PCIEX4)
* ThePCIEX4slotsharesbandwidthwiththePCIEX1slot.WhenthePCIEX1slotis
populated, the PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x2 mode.
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
(AllofthePCIExpressslotsconformtoPCIExpress3.0standard.)
1 x PCI slot
1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for an Intel®CNVioraPCIewirelessmodule(CNVI)
Multi-Graphics
Technology Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™and2-WayAMDCrossFire™ technologies
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Storage Interface Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and
PCIex4/x2SSDsupport)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- SupportforRAID0,RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10
* Referto"1-7InternalConnectors,"fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2andSATA
connectors.
Intel® Optane™MemoryReady
USB Chipset:
- 1xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aport(red)onthebackpanel
- 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
- 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
theinternalUSBheader)
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x4-pinATX12Vpowerconnector
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x system fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
2 x serial port headers
1 x parallel port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x D-Sub port
1xDVI-Dport
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aport(red)
1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2xRJ-45ports
3 x audio jacks
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
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Hardware
Monitor
Voltagedetection
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.
- 3D OSD
- @BIOS
- AutoGreen
- Cloud Station
- EasyRAID
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFFCharge
- Platform Power Management
- Smart Backup
- Smart Keyboard
- Smart TimeLock
- Smart HUD
- SystemInformationViewer
- USB Blocker
- V-Tuner
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software Norton®InternetSecurity(OEMversion)
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, and M.2 devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List
page on GIGABYTE's website to
download the latest version of apps.
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1-3 Installing the CPU
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.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
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.
Installing the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load
plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.
1-4 Installing the Memory
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.
DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Notch
Notch
LGA1151 CPU
Alignment Key
Alignment Key
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
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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.
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.
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
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)
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz(theactualresolutionssupporteddependonthemonitorbeingused).Connect
a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.
DVI-D Port (Note)
TheDVI-Dportconforms to theDVI-Dspecification and supportsamaximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz(theactualresolutionssupporteddependonthemonitorbeingused).Connect
amonitorthatsupportsDVI-Dconnectiontothisport.
DisplayPort
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission.
DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP 2.2 content protection mechanisms. It provides improved
visualssupportingRec. 2020 (WideColorGamut) andHighDynamic Range (HDR)forBlu-ray UHD
playback.YoucanusethisporttoconnectyourDisplayPort-supportedmonitor.Note:TheDisplayPort
Technologycansupportamaximumresolutionof4096x2304@60Hzbuttheactualresolutionssupported
depend on the monitor being used.
(Note) TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.
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HDMI Port
The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio
formats.Italsosupportsupto192KHz/16bit8-channelLPCMaudiooutput.You
can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is
4096x2160@30Hz,buttheactualresolutionssupportedaredependentonthemonitorbeingused.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LANPort
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 Nodatatransmissionorreceivingisoccurring
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
TheGigabitEthernetLANportprovides Internet connection atupto1Gbpsdatarate.Thefollowing
describesthestatesoftheLANportLEDs.
•Tosetupatriple-displayconguration,youmustinstallmotherboarddriversintheoperatingsystemrst.
•After installing the HDMI/DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to
HDMI/DisplayPort.(Theitemnamemaydifferdependingonyouroperatingsystem.)
•Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefromyourdevice
and then remove it from the motherboard.
•Whenremovingthecable,pullitstraightoutfromtheconnector.Donotrockitsidetosidetoprevent
an electrical short inside the cable connector.
Tocongure7.1-channelaudio,youhavetouseanHDfrontpanelaudiomoduleandenablethemulti-
channel audio feature through the audio driver.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
Line In/Rear Speaker Out (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/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink)
The Mic in jack.
PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.
AudioJackCongurations:
Jack Headphone/
2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
LineIn/RearSpeakerOut aaa
Line Out/Front Speaker Out a a a a
Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a
Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out a
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1-7 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.
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) M2A_32G
6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
7) F_PANEL
8) F_AUDIO
9) BAT
10) F_USB30
11) F_USB1/F_USB2
12) COMA/COMB
13) LPT
14) CLR_CMOS
2
11 7
6
1
4
10
14
9
5
13
3
128
6
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
24
12
ATX
ATX:
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
13.3V 13 3.3V
23.3V 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(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX) 24 GND(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (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 SYS_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1PinNo. Denition
1GND
2VoltageSpeedControl
3 Sense
4PWMSpeedControl
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 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.
The12VpowerconnectormainlysuppliespowertotheCPU.Ifthe12Vpowerconnectorisnotconnected,
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption
beused(500Worgreater).Ifapowersupplyisusedthatdoesnotprovidetherequiredpower,theresultcan
lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX_12V:
PinNo. Denition
1GND
2GND
3+12V
4+12V
ATX_12V
2
1
4
3
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5) M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
TheM.2connectorsupportsM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportRAIDcongurationthrough
the Intel® Chipset. PleasenotethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDseteitherwith
anM.2SATASSDoraSATAharddriveandcanonlybeusedtobuildaRAIDsetwithUEFI.Refer
toChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.
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.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
F_USB30 F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORT
F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)
DIP
123
DIP
123
DIP
123
DIP
123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SATA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP
1 2 3 4 5
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4)
GAIN
PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
ATX_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
SATA_Express
SATA_Express
SATA_Express
PCIe/DIMM Control (Z97X-SOC Force)
M.2
MINI PCIE
THB_C
THB_C
M.2 Wi-Fi
M2_10G
Subzero
Sense
M2_10G with WIFI module
M2_WIFI
LED_IO (4-pin)
J_HDMI(NH)
OC_LED/OC_BT
M.2
MINI PCIE
U.2
SATA_SGP
LED_C(5-pin) SPDIF_O (4-pin)
USB20_OB
THB_C F_USB31C
eDP F_USB30/31C
VROC
TPM_new
GPIOX8
M2_32G with GC-M2-U2
80110 60 42
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
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M.2 PCIe x4 SSD
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Connector
Type of
M.2 SSD
Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:
Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may
beaffectedbythetypeofdeviceinstalledintheM2A_32Gconnector.TheM2A_32Gconnectorshares
bandwidthwiththeSATA31connector.Refertothefollowingtablefordetails.
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The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset
switch,powerLED,harddriveactivityLED,speakerandetc.Whenconnectingyourchassisfrontpanel
module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
7) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator
onthechassistothisheaderaccordingtothepinassignmentsbelow.Notethepositiveandnegativepins
before connecting the cables.
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
•PW (PowerSwitch):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may
congurethewaytoturnoffyoursystemusingthepowerswitch(refer
toChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Power,"formoreinformation).
•SPEAK (Speaker):
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports
system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep
will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.
•PLED/PWR_LED (PowerLED):
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):
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):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer
ifthecomputerfreezesandfailstoperformanormalrestart.
•CI (ChassisIntrusionHeader):
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: Noconnection.
SPEAK+
SPEAK-
Speaker
NC
NC
Hard Drive
Activity LED
1
2
19
20
CI-
CI+
PLED-
PW-
PLED+
PW+
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
Reset
Switch Chassis Intrusion
Header
Power Switch
F_USB30 F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORT
F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)
DIP
123
DIP
123
DIP
123
DIP
123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SATA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP
1 2 3 4 5
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4)
GAIN
PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
ATX_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
SATA_Express
SATA_Express
SATA_Express
PCIe/DIMM Control (Z97X-SOC Force)
M.2
MINI PCIE
THB_C
THB_C
M.2 Wi-Fi
M2_10G
Subzero
Sense
M2_10G with WIFI module
M2_WIFI
LED_IO (4-pin)
J_HDMI(NH)
OC_LED/OC_BT
M.2
MINI PCIE
U.2
SATA_SGP
LED_C(5-pin) SPDIF_O (4-pin)
USB20_OB
THB_C F_USB31C
eDP F_USB30/31C
VROC
TPM_new
GPIOX8
M2_32G with GC-M2-U2
Power LED
Power LED
PWR_LED-
PWR_LED+
PWR_LED-
6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (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 Intel®ChipsetsupportsRAID0,
RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguring
aRAIDarray.
PinNo. Denition
1GND
2 TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
SATA3
3 2
5 4
Toenablehot-pluggingfortheSATAports,refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Peripherals\SATA
AndRSTConguration,"formoreinformation.
SATA3
1
0
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
7 7
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
7
7
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
1
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8) 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
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1MIC2_L 6 Sense
2GND 7FAUDIO_JD
3MIC2_R 8NoPin
4NC 9LINE2_L
5LINE2_R 10 Sense
9) 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. (Or use a
metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery
holder,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.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.
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PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1VBUS 11 D2+
2SSRX1- 12 D2-
3SSRX1+ 13 GND
4GND 14 SSTX2+
5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
6SSTX1+ 16 GND
7GND 17 SSRX2+
8 D1- 18 SSRX2-
9 D1+ 19 VBUS
10 NC 20 NoPin
10) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header)
TheheaderconformstoUSB3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.For
purchasingtheoptional3.5"frontpanelthatprovidestwoUSB3.1Gen1ports,pleasecontactthelocal
dealer.
F_USB30 F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORT
F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)
DIP
123
DIP
123
DIP
123
DIP
123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SATA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP
1 2 3 4 5
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4)
GAIN
PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
ATX_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
SATA_Express
SATA_Express
SATA_Express
PCIe/DIMM Control (Z97X-SOC Force)
M.2
MINI PCIE
THB_C
THB_C
M.2 Wi-Fi
M2_10G
Subzero
Sense
M2_10G with WIFI module
M2_WIFI
LED_IO (4-pin)
J_HDMI(NH)
OC_LED/OC_BT
M.2
MINI PCIE
U.2
SATA_SGP
LED_C(5-pin) SPDIF_O (4-pin)
USB20_OB
THB_C F_USB31C
eDP F_USB30/31C
VROC
TPM_new
GPIOX8
M2_32G with GC-M2-U2
10
20 1
11
11) 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.
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1Power(5V) 6 USB DY+
2Power(5V) 7GND
3 USB DX- 8 GND
4 USB DY- 9 NoPin
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.
10
9
2
1
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1NDCD- 6NDSR-
2NSIN 7NRTS-
3NSOUT 8NCTS-
4NDTR- 9NRI-
5GND 10 NoPin
12) COMA/COMB (Serial Port Headers)
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
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13) LPT (Parallel Port Header)
The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional
LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
226
25
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1STB- 10 GND 19 ACK-
2AFD- 11 PD4 20 GND
3PD0 12 GND 21 BUSY
4ERR- 13 PD5 22 GND
5PD1 14 GND 23 PE
6INIT- 15 PD6 24 NoPin
7PD2 16 GND 25 SLCT
8SLIN- 17 PD7 26 GND
9PD3 18 GND
14) 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:ClearCMOSValues
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BIOS(Basic Input and Output System) records hardwareparameters of the system in the CMOSon 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.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
•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.)
•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.
2-1 Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
(SampleBIOSVersion:F1a)
Function Keys
On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys 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.
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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
alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings
mayresultinsystem'sfailuretoboot.Ifthisoccurs,cleartheCMOSvaluesandresettheboardtodefaultvalues.)
`Advanced Frequency Settings
&Host Clock Value
Displays the current operating Host Clock frequency.
&Graphics Slice Ratio (Note)
AllowsyoutosettheGraphicsSliceRatio.
&Graphics UnSlice Ratio (Note)
AllowsyoutosettheGraphicsUnSliceRatio.
&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.
&FCLK Frequency for Early Power On
AllowsyoutosettheFCLKfrequency.Optionsare:Normal(800Mhz),1GHz,400MHz.(Default:1GHz)
`Advanced CPU Core Settings
&CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency, FCLK Frequency for Early Power On
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings
menu.
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
&AVX Offset (Note)
AVXoffsetisthenegativeoffsetofAVXratio.
&Uncore Ratio
Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used.
&Uncore Frequency
Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency.
&CPU Flex Ratio Override
EnablesordisablestheCPUFlexRatio.ThemaximumCPUclockratiowillbebasedontheCPU Flex
Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto.(Default:Disabled)
&CPU Flex Ratio Settings
AllowsyoutosettheCPUFlexRatio.TheadjustablerangemayvarybyCPU.
&Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Turbo Ratio (Note)
Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios
accordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)
&Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note)
AllowsyoutocontroleachCPUcorelimitseparately.(Default:Auto)
&No. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note)
Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of CPU
coresmayvarybyCPU).AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Hyper-Threading Technology (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that
supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode.
AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note)
Enables or disables Intel
®
Speed Shift Technology. Enabling this feature allows the processor to ramp up its
operatingfrequencymorequicklyandthenimprovesthesystemresponsiveness.(Default:Disabled)
&CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)
Enables or disables Intel
®
CPUEnhancedHalt(C1E)function,aCPUpower-savingfunctioninsystemhalt
state.Whenenabled,theCPUcorefrequencyandvoltagewillbereducedduringsystemhaltstatetodecrease
power consumption. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&C3 State Support (Note)
AllowsyoutodeterminewhethertolettheCPUenterC3modeinsystemhaltstate.Whenenabled,the
CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
thissetting.(Default:Auto)
&C6/C7 State Support (Note)
AllowsyoutodeterminewhethertolettheCPUenterC6/C7modeinsystemhaltstate.Whenenabled,the
CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
thissetting.(Default:Auto)
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&C8 State Support (Note 1)
AllowsyoutodeterminewhethertolettheCPUenterC8modeinsystemhaltstate.Whenenabled,theCPU
core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The
C8 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
thissetting.(Default:Auto)
&C10 State Support (Note 1)
AllowsyoutodeterminewhethertolettheCPUenterC10modeinsystemhaltstate.Whenenabled,the
CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C10 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C8. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
thissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Package C State Limit (Note 1)
Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis
setting.(Default:Auto)
&CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1)
Enables or disables Intel®ThermalMonitorfunction,aCPUoverheatingprotectionfunction.Whenenabled,
the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Ring to Core offset (Down Bin)
AllowsyoutodeterminewhethertodisabletheCPURingratioauto-downfunction.Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&CPU EIST Function (Note 1)
Enables or disables Enhanced Intel®SpeedStepTechnology(EIST).DependingonCPUloading,Intel®
EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease
average power consumption and heat production. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.
(Default:Auto)
&Race To Halt (RTH) (Note 1)/EnergyEfcientTurbo (Note 1)
Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings.
&Voltage Optimization
Allowsyoutodeterminewhethertoenablevoltageoptimizationtoreducepowerconsumption.(Default:
Auto)
&Hardware Prefetcher
Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the
memoryintothecache.(Default:Auto)
&Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Allows you to determine whether to enable the adjacent cache line prefetch mechanism that lets the
processorretrievetherequestedcachelineaswellasthesubsequentcacheline.(Default:Auto)
&ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note 2)
AllowstheBIOStoreadtheSPDdataonXMPmemorymodule(s)toenhancememoryperformancewhen
enabled.
Disabled Disablesthisfunction.(Default)
Prole1 UsesProle1settings.
Prole2(Note2) UsesProle2settings.
(Note1) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
(Note2) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUandamemorymodulethatsupportthisfeature.
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&System Memory Multiplier
Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD
data.(Default:Auto)
&Memory Ref Clock
Allowsyoutomanuallyadjustthememoryreferenceclock.(Default:Auto)
&Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266)
EnabledallowsQclktoruninoddfrequency.(Default:Auto)
&Memory Frequency (MHz)
Therstmemoryfrequencyvalueisthenormaloperatingfrequencyofthememorybeingused;thesecond
is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings.
`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 VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG
Displays the current system voltages.
&CPU/System/PCH/VRM MOS Temperature
Displays current CPU/System/Chipset temperature.
&CPU/System Fan Speed
Displays current CPU/system fan speeds.
&CPU/System/PCH/VRM MOS Temperature Warning
SetsthewarningthresholdforCPU/system/Chipsettemperature.Whentemperatureexceedsthethreshold,
BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF,
90oC/194oF.
&CPU/System 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)
&CPU/System Fan Control Mode
Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control
mode.(Default)
Voltage Voltagemodeisrecommendedfora3-pinfan.
PWM PWMmodeisrecommendedfora4-pinfan.
&CPU 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 tothe CPUtemperature.You
canadjust thefan speedwith SystemInformation Viewer based on your system
requirements.(Default)
Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item.
Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds.
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&Fan Speed Percentage
Allowsyoutocontrolthefanspeed.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCPU Fan Speed Control is set
to Manual.Optionsare:0.75PWMvalue/oC~2.50PWMvalue/oC.
&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.
&System 1 Fan Speed Control
Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.
Normal Allowsthefantorunatdifferentspeedsaccordingtothesystemtemperature.You
canadjust thefan speedwith SystemInformation Viewer based on your system
requirements.(Default)
Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item.
Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds.
&Fan Speed Percentage
Allowsyoutocontrolthefanspeed.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenSystem 1 Fan Speed Control is
set to Manual.Optionsare:0.75PWMvalue/oC~2.50PWMvalue/oC.
&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.
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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.
&Access Level
Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is
set, the default will display as Administrator.)TheAdministratorlevelallowsyoutomakechangestoall
BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
&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.
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2-4 BIOS
&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)
&Boot Option Priorities
Speciestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.RemovablestoragedevicesthatsupportGPT
formatwillbeprexedwith"UEFI:"stringonthebootdevicelist.Tobootfromanoperatingsystemthat
supportsGPTpartitioning,selectthedeviceprexedwith"UEFI:"string.
OrifyouwanttoinstallanoperatingsystemthatsupportsGPTpartitioningsuchasWindows1064-bit,
selecttheopticaldrivethatcontainstheWindows1064-bitinstallationdiskandisprexedwith"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.
&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.
&Next Boot After AC Power Loss
NormalBoot EnablesnormalbootupuponthereturnoftheACpower.(Default)
Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&Windows 8/10 Features
Allowsyoutoselecttheoperatingsystemtobeinstalled.(Default:Windows8/10)
&CSM Support
EnablesordisablesUEFICSM(CompatibilitySupportModule)tosupportalegacyPCbootprocess.
Enabled Enables UEFI CSM.
Disabled DisablesUEFICSMandsupportsUEFIBIOSbootprocessonly.(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenWindows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10
WHQL.
&LAN PXE Boot Option ROM
AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenablethelegacyoptionROMfortheLANcontroller.(Default:Disabled)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
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&Storage Boot Option Control
AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenabletheUEFIorlegacyoptionROMforthestoragedevicecontroller.
Donotlaunch DisablesoptionROM.
Legacy EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.
UEFI EnablesUEFIoptionROMonly.(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
&Other PCI devices
AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenabletheUEFIorLegacyoptionROMforthePCIdevicecontrollerother
thantheLAN,storagedevice,andgraphicscontrollers.
Donotlaunch DisablesoptionROM.
Legacy EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.
UEFI EnablesUEFIoptionROMonly.(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to 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.
&Secure Boot
AllowsyoutoenableordisableSecureBootandcongurerelatedsettings.Thisitemiscongurableonly
when CSM Support is set to Disabled.
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2-5 Peripherals
&Initial Display Output
SpeciestherstinitiationofthemonitordisplayfromtheinstalledPCIExpressgraphicscardortheonboard
graphics.
IGFX Setstheonboardgraphicsastherstdisplay.
PCIe1Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX16slotastherstdisplay.(Default)
PCIe2Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX4slotastherstdisplay.
&OnBoard LAN Controller (LAN2)
EnablesordisablestheonboardLANfunction.(Default:Enabled)
Ifyouwishtoinstalla3rdpartyadd-innetworkcardinsteadofusingtheonboardLAN,setthisitemto
Disabled.
&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)
&Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
Enables or disables Intel®PTTTechnology.(Default:Disabled)
&Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel®TXT).Intel® Trusted Execution Technology
providesahardware-basedsecurityfoundation.(Default:Disabled)
&Software Guard Extensions (SGX)
Enables or disables the Intel® Software Guard Extensions technology. This feature allows legal software
to operate in a safe environment and protects the software against attacks from malicious software. The
Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this feature with an Intel-provided application.
(Default:SoftwareControlled)
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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`OffBoardSATAControllerConguration
Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed.
`Trusted Computing
EnablesordisablesTrustedPlatformModule(TPM).
`SuperIOConguration
&Serial Port A/B
Enablesordisablestheonboardserialport.(Default:Enabled)
&Parallel Port
Enablesordisablestheonboardparallelport.(Default:Enabled)
`Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology
Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks.
`Serial Port Console Redirection
This section allows you to enable/disable serial port console redirection for remote server management
through a serial port.
`Intel TXT Information
This section displays information about Intel® Trusted Execution Technology.
`USBConguration
&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:Disabled)
&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
for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices.
(Default:Disabled)
&Mass Storage Devices
Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage
device is installed.
`NetworkStackConguration
&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.
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&Ipv6 PXE Support
EnablesordisablesIPv6PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.
&Ipv6 HTTP Support
EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv6.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is
enabled.
&IPSECCerticate
EnablesordisablestheInternetProtocolSecurity.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is
enabled.
&PXE boot wait time
Allowsyoutocongurehowlongtowaitbeforeyoucanpress<Esc>toabortthePXEboot.Thisitemis
congurableonlywhenNetwork Stackisenabled.(Default:0)
&Media detect count
Allowsyoutosetthenumberoftimestocheckthepresenceofmedia.Thisitemiscongurableonlywhen
Network Stackisenabled.(Default:1)
`NVMeConguration
DisplaysinformationonyourM.2NVMEPCIeSSDifinstalled.
`AMTConguration
This section allows you to enable/disable Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel®AMT)forremote
computermanagementonhardwarelevelandprovidesyouwithfurthercongurationoptions.
`SATAAndRSTConguration
&SATA Controller(s)
EnablesordisablestheintegratedSATAcontrollers.(Default:Enabled)
&SATA Mode Selection
EnablesordisablesRAIDfortheSATAcontrollersintegratedintheChipsetorcongurestheSATAcontrollers
to AHCI mode.
IntelRSTPremiumWithIntelOptaneSystemAcceleration EnablesRAIDfortheSATAcontroller.
AHCI CongurestheSATAcontrollerstoAHCImode.AdvancedHostControllerInterface
(AHCI)isaninterfacespecicationthatallowsthestoragedrivertoenableadvanced
SerialATAfeaturessuchasNativeCommandQueuingandhotplug.(Default)
&Aggressive LPM Support
Enablesordisablesthepowersavingfeature,ALPM(AggressiveLinkPowerManagement),fortheChipset
SATA controllers.
(Default:Enabled)
&Port 0/1/2/3/4/5
EnablesordisableseachSATAport.(Default:Enabled)
&Hot plug
EnablesordisablethehotplugcapabilityforeachSATAport.(Default:Disabled)
&ConguredaseSATA
Enables or disables support for external SATA devices.
`Intel(R) I211 Gigabit Network Connection
Thissub-menuprovidesinformationonLANcongurationandrelatedcongurationoptions.
`Intel(R) Ethernet Connection
Thissub-menuprovidesinformationonLANcongurationandrelatedcongurationoptions.
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&VT-d (Note)
Enables or disables Intel®VirtualizationTechnologyforDirectedI/O.(Default:Enabled)
&Internal Graphics
Enablesordisablestheonboardgraphicsfunction.(Default:Auto)
&DVMT Pre-Allocated
Allowsyoutosettheonboardgraphicsmemorysize.Optionsare:32M~1024M.(Default:64M)
&DVMT Total Gfx Mem
AllowsyoutoallocatetheDVMTmemorysizeoftheonboardgraphics.Optionsare:128M,256M,MAX.
(Default:256M)
&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.
&PCH LAN Controller (LAN1)
EnablesordisablestheonboardLANfunction.(Default:Enabled)
Ifyouwishtoinstalla3rdpartyadd-innetworkcardinsteadofusingtheonboardLAN,setthisitemto
Disabled.
&Wake on LAN Enable
EnablesordisablesthewakeonLANfunction.(Default:Enabled)
&High Precision Timer
EnablesordisablesHighPrecisionEventTimer(HPET)intheoperatingsystem.(Default:Enabled)
&IOAPIC 24-119 Entries
Enablesordisablesthisfunction.(Default:Enabled)
2-6 Chipset
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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&Platform Power Management
EnablesordisablestheActiveStatePowerManagementfunction(ASPM).(Default:Disabled)
&PEG ASPM
AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmode for the deviceconnectedtothe CPU PEG bus. This item is
congurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management is set to Enabled.(Default:Disabled)
&PCH ASPM
AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforthedeviceconnectedtoChipset'sPCIExpressbus.Thisitem
iscongurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management is set to Enabled.(Default:Disabled)
&DMI ASPM
AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforbothCPUsideandChipsetsideoftheDMIlink.Thisitemis
congurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management is set to Enabled.(Default:Disabled)
&AC BACK
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
AlwaysOff ThesystemstaysoffuponthereturnoftheACpower.(Default)
Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
&Power On By Keyboard
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
Note:Tousethisfunction,youneedanATXpowersupplyprovidingatleast1Aonthe+5VSBlead.
Disabled Disablesthisfunction.(Default)
Any Key Press any key to turn on the system.
Keyboard98 PressPOWERbuttonontheWindows98keyboardtoturnonthesystem.
Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.
2-7 Power
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&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:Tousethisfunction,youneedanATXpowersupplyprovidingatleast1Aonthe+5VSBlead.
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.(Default:Disabled)
Note:WhenthisitemissettoEnabled,thefollowingfunctionswillbecomeunavailable:ResumebyAlarm,
power on by mouse, and power on by keyboard.
&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.
&Power Loading
Enablesordisablesdummyload.Whenthepowersupplyisatlowload,aself-protectionwillactivatecausing
it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis
setting.(Default:Auto)
&CEC 2019 Ready
Allows you to select whether to allow the system to adjust power consumption when it is in shutdown, idle,
orstandbystateinordertocomplywiththeCEC(CaliforniaEnergyCommission)2019Standards.(Default:
Disabled)
&RC6(Render Standby)
Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power
consumption.(Default:Enabled)
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2-8 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
toloadtheBIOSsettingsfromaprolecreatedbefore,withoutthe hasslesofreconguringtheBIOS
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
Before you begin, please prepare the following items:
•At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs. (Note1) (To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you
usetwoharddriveswithidenticalmodelandcapacity).(Note2)
•Windowssetupdisk.
•Motherboard driver disk.
•A USB thumb drive.
ConguringtheOnboardSATAController
A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer
Install the hard drives/SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard. Then connect the
power connectors from your power supply to the hard drives.
B.ConguringSATAcontrollermodeinBIOSSetup
MakesuretoconguretheSATAcontrollermodecorrectlyinsystemBIOSSetup.
Steps:
1. GotoPeripherals\SATAAndRSTConguration,makesureSATAController(s)isenabled.TocreateRAID,
setSATAModeSelectiontoIntel RSTPremium With Intel OptaneSystemAcceleration. Then save the
settings and restart your computer.
2. TousetheEZRAIDfeature,followthestepsin"C-1."TocongureUEFIRAID,followthestepsin"C-2."To
enterthelegacyRAIDROM,referto"C-3"formoreinformation.Finally,savethesettingsandexitBIOSSetup.
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.
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet
RAID Levels
(Note1) AnM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtosetupaRAIDseteitherwithanM.2SATASSDoraSATAharddrive.
(Note2) Referto"1-7InternalConnectors,"fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2andSATAconnectors.
C-1. Using EZ RAID
GIGABYTEmotherboardsprovideyouwiththeEZRAIDfeature,allowingyouto quicklycongureaRAID
arraywithsimpliedsteps.
Steps:
1. Afterrestartingthecomputer,entertheBIOSSetupandgotoPeripherals.Press<Enter>ontheEZRAID
item.SelectthetypeofharddrivesyouuseforRAIDintheTypetabandthenpress<Enter>.
2. GototheModetabtoselectaRAIDlevel.RAIDlevelssupportedincludeRAID0,RAID1,RAID10,
andRAID5(theselectionsavailabledependonthenumberoftheharddrivesbeinginstalled).Thenpress
<Enter> to move to the Create tab. Click Proceed to begin.
3. Aftercompleting,you'llbebroughtbacktotheIntel(R)RapidStorageTechnologyscreen.UnderRAIDVolumes
youcanseethenewRAIDvolume.Toseemoredetailedinformation,press<Enter>onthevolumetocheck
forinformationonRAIDlevel,stripeblocksize,arrayname,andarraycapacity,etc.
RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10
Minimum
NumberofHard
Drives
≥2 2≥3 4
Array Capacity
Numberofharddrives
*Sizeofthesmallest
drive
Sizeof thesmallest
drive
(Numberofhard
drives-1)*Sizeof
the smallest drive
(Numberofhard
drives/2)*Sizeofthe
smallest drive
Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes Yes
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C-2.UEFIRAIDConguration
Steps:
1. InBIOSSetup,gotoBIOSandsetWindows8/10FeaturestoWindows8/10andCSMSupporttoDisabled.
Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again.Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage
Technology sub-menu.
3. OntheIntel(R)RapidStorageTechnologymenu,press<Enter>onCreateRAIDVolumetoentertheCreate
RAIDVolumescreen.Enteravolumenamewith1~16letters(letterscannotbespecialcharacters)under
theNameitemandpress<Enter>.Then,selectaRAIDlevel.RAIDlevelssupportedincludeRAID0,RAID
1,Recovery,RAID10,andRAID5(theselectionsavailabledependonthenumberoftheharddrivesbeing
installed).Next,usethedownarrowkeytomovetoSelectDisks.
4. UnderSelectDisksitem,selecttheharddrivestobeincludedintheRAIDarray.Pressthe<Space>key
ontheharddrivestobeselected(selectedharddrivesaremarkedwith"X").Thensetthestripeblocksize.
Thestripeblocksizecanbesetfrom4KBto128KB.Onceyouhaveselectedthestripeblocksize,setthe
volume capacity.
5. Aftersettingthecapacity,movetoCreateVolume
6. Aftercompleting,you'llbebroughtbacktotheIntel(R)RapidStorageTechnologyscreen.UnderRAIDVolumes
youcanseethenewRAIDvolume.Toseemoredetailedinformation,press<Enter>onthevolumetocheck
forinformationonRAIDlevel,stripeblocksize,arrayname,andarraycapacity,etc.
C-3.ConguringLegacyRAIDROM
Enter the Intel®legacyRAIDBIOSsetuputilitytocongureaRAIDarray.Skipthisstepandproceedwiththe
installationofWindowsoperatingsystemforanon-RAIDconguration.
Steps:
1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy.
Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system
bootbegins,lookforamessagewhichsays"Press<Ctrl-I>toenterCongurationUtility".Press<Ctrl>+<I>
toentertheRAIDCongurationUtility.
2. After you press <Ctrl> + <I>, the MAIN MENUscreenwillappear.IfyouwanttocreateaRAIDarray,select
Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>.
3. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot
bespecialcharacters)undertheNameitemandpress<Enter>.Then,selectaRAIDlevel.RAIDlevels
supportedincludeRAID0,RAID1,Recovery,RAID10,andRAID5(theselectionsavailabledependonthe
numberoftheharddrivesbeinginstalled).Press<Enter>toproceed.
4. Under Disksitem,selecttheharddrivestobeincludedintheRAIDarray.Ifonlytwoharddrivesareinstalled,
theywillbeautomaticallyassignedtothearray.Setthestripeblocksizeifnecessary.Thestripeblocksize
canbesetfrom4KBto128KB.Onceyouhaveselectedthestripeblocksize,press<Enter>.
5. Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin
creatingtheRAIDarray.Whenpromptedtoconrmwhethertocreatethisvolume,press<Y>toconrmor
<N>tocancel.
6. When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK/VOLUME
INFORMATIONsection,includingtheRAIDlevel,stripeblocksize,arrayname,andarraycapacity,etc.
ToexittheRAIDBIOSutility,press<Esc>orselect6. Exit in MAIN MENU.
PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringaRAIDarray.
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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 IRST folder under \Boot 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:
\iRST\f6py-x64
4. Whenascreenasshown,selectIntel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and
continue the OS installation.
3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory
System Requirements
1. Intel® Optane™ memory
2. The Optane™ memory must have at least 16 GB capacity, and it must have equal or smaller capacity than
the hard drive/SSD to be accelerated.
3. The Optane™memorycannotbeusedtoaccelerateanexistingRAIDarray;theacceleratedharddrive/SSD
cannotbeincludedinaRAIDarray.
4. Theharddrive/SSDtobeacceleratedmustbeaSATAharddriveorM.2SATASSDandmusthaveWindows
1064-bit(orlaterversion)installedonit.(MustbeformattedforGPTpartition.)
5. The motherboard driver disk
Installation Guidelines
A-1: Installation in AHCI mode
IftheSATAcontrollerhasbeenconguredinAHCImode,pleasefollowthestepsbelow:
1. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. On the Xpress
Install screen, select Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory System Acceleration (Note) to install. Follow the on-screen
instructions to continue. The system will auto-restart.
2. After re-entering the operating system, the dialog box as shown above will appear. Click Yes to continue the
installation and then restart the system.
3. LaunchtheIntel(R)OptaneMemoryapplicationfromtheStartmenu.AmessagewhichsaysIntel® Optane™
Memory is disabled will appear on the main screen. Click Enable to activate the Intel® Optane™ Memory
and restart the system again.
4. LaunchtheIntel(R)OptaneMemoryapplication fromtheStartmenuandmake sure theIntel® Optane™
Memoryhasbeenenabled.(TheSATAcontrollermodeischangedtoIntelRSTPremiumWithIntelOptane
SystemAccelerationfromAHCImode.DONOTchangeyourSATAcontrollermodebacktoAHCI.Doingso
will prevent Intel® Optane™memoryfromfunctioningproperly.)
(Note) IfthesystemalreadyhasIntel®RapidStorageTechnologyutilityinstalled,youhavetoremoveitrst
beforeinstallingtheIntel(R)Optane(TM)MemorySystemAccelerationapplication.
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A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode
IftheSATAcontrollerhasbeenconguredinIntelRSTPremiumWithIntelOptaneSystemAccelerationmode,
please follow the steps below:
1. After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled.
2. Go to Peripherals\SATAAndRSTConguration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is disabled. To
enable the Optane™ memory, set PCIe Storage Dev on Port 9 to RST Controlled.
3. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel®RapidStorageTechnologyutilityfromtheStartmenu,andthen
enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on the Intel® Optane™ Memory screen.
4. Follow the on-screen instruction to continue the installation and then restart the system when completed.
•An Optane™ memory cannot be used to accelerate an M.2 PCIe SSD.
•Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. Doing so will cause the operating system to stop
functioning correctly.
•If you want to change/remove the Optane™ memory, you must disable it using the Intel®Rapid
StorageTechnologyorIntel(R)Optane™Memoryapplicationrst.
•After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update.
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•Beforeinstallingthedrivers,rstinstalltheoperatingsystem.
•After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click
onthemessage"Taptochoosewhathappenswiththisdisc"onthetop-rightcornerofthescreen
andselect"RunRun.exe."(OrgotoMyComputer,double-clicktheopticaldriveandexecutethe
Run.exeprogram.)
3-3 Drivers Installation
"XpressInstall"willautomaticallyscanyoursystemandthenlistallofthedriversthatarerecommendedto
install. You can click the Xpress Installbuttonand"XpressInstall"willinstallalloftheselecteddrivers.Orclick
the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for
more software information.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for
more troubleshooting information.
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Contraventionwillbeprosecuted.Webelievethattheinformationcontainedhereinwasaccurateinallrespects
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Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed
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Inaddition tohigh-efciency performance,all GIGABYTEmotherboards fulllEuropean Unionregulations
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.
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andPBB).ThepartsandcomponentshavebeencarefullyselectedtomeetRoHSrequirement.Moreover,weat
GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
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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.
ConsultadealerorexperiencedTV/radiotechnicianforhelp.
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 appareil ne doit pas 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
Tech.andNon-Tech.Support(Sales/Marketing):https://esupport.gigabyte.com
WEBaddress(English):https://www.gigabyte.com
WEBaddress(Chinese):https://www.gigabyte.com/tw
•GIGABYTE eSupport
Tosubmitatechnicalornon-technical(Sales/Marketing)question,pleaselinkto:
https://esupport.gigabyte.com
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