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Z390 UD V2
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z39UDV2-1001R
Copyright
© 2020 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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Disclaimer
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Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without
prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or
published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV:
1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before
updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:
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Table of Contents
Z390 UD V2 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 ..................................................................................................20
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 20
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 21
2-3 Favorites (F11) ............................................................................................... 22
2-4 Tweaker .......................................................................................................... 23
2-5 Settings .......................................................................................................... 28
2-6 System Info. ................................................................................................... 34
2-7 Boot ................................................................................................................ 35
2-8 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................39
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 39
3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory .............................................................. 41
3-3 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................... 43
RegulatoryNotices .................................................................................................... 44
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 48
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Z390 UD V2 Motherboard Layout
* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
Box Contents
5Z390 UD V2 motherboard 5Two SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disc 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual
KB_MS CPU_FAN
ATX_12V_2X4
ATX
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
PCIEX4_2
DDR4_B2
DDR4_A2
DDR4_B1
DDR4_A1
BAT
F_PANEL
LED_C
Intel® Z390
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX16
F_USB
LGA1151
Z390 UD V2
USB30_LAN
F_USB30
PCIEX1_2
SYS_FAN2
iTE®
Super I/O
TPM
M2A
SATA3
5 3
4 2
HDMI
Realtek®
GbELAN
PCIEX1_3
80 60 42
SYS_FAN3
SPDIF_O
SYS_FAN1
110
R_USB30_2
COM
CODEC
R_USB30_1
SATA3
1
0
PCIEX4_1
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
THB_C
ATX_12V_2X2
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's
manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•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.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure
the power supply has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.
•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for 9th and 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7
processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium®
processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel® Z390 Express Chipset
Memory 4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto128GB(32GBsingleDIMMcapacity)
of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
SupportforDDR42666/2400/2133MHzmemorymodules
SupportforECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8memorymodules(operatein
non-ECC mode)
Supportfornon-ECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16memorymodules
SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
- 1xHDMIport,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2160@30Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2.
Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio Realtek® audio codec
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* Tocongure7.1-channelaudio,youneedtoopentheaudiosoftwareandselect
Deviceadvanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting rst.
PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Realtek®GbELANchip(1000/100Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2)
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Multi-Graphics
Technology Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies
Storage
Interface
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and
PCIe x4/x2 SSD support)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- SupportforRAID0,RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10
* Referto"1-7InternalConnectors,"fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2andSATA
connectors.
Intel® Optane™MemoryReady
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USB Chipset:
- 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB header)
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB header
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1xRGBLEDstripheader
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S
module only)
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x HDMI port
6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
1xRJ-45port
3 x audio jacks
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you
install.
BIOS 1x128Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
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Unique Features Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- 3D OSD
- @BIOS
- AutoGreen
- Ambient LED
- Cloud Station
- EasyTune
- EasyRAID
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFFCharge
- Platform Power Management
- Smart Backup
- Smart Keyboard
- Smart TimeLock
- Smart HUD
- System Information Viewer
- Smart Survey
- USB Blocker
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Realtek®8118GamingLANBandwidthControlUtility
Operating
System Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.0cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the rightto makeany changes to the product specications and product-related information
without prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website
for support lists of CPU, memory
modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List
page on GIGABYTE's website to
download the latest version of apps.
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DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
1-3 InstallingtheCPU
ReadthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstalltheCPU:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
•SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
InstallingtheCPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
DonotremovetheCPUsocketcoverbeforeinsertingtheCPU.Itmaypopofffromtheload
plateautomaticallyduringtheprocessofre-engagingtheleverafteryouinserttheCPU.
1-4 InstallingtheMemory
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallthememory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same
capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
memory to prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
NotchNotch
LGA1151 CPU
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
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The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
ChannelA:DDR4_A1,DDR4_A2
ChannelB:DDR4_B1,DDR4_B2
1-5 InstallinganExpansionCard
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.
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable
DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2
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)
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
USB3.1Gen1Port
TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master
Audioformats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio
output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported
resolutionis4096x2160@30 Hz, butthe actual resolutionssupportedare dependent onthe monitor
being used.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The
item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
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RJ-45 LAN Port
TheGigabitEthernetLANportprovidesInternet connection at upto1Gbpsdatarate.Thefollowing
describesthestatesoftheLANportLEDs.
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
Off Nodatatransmissionorreceivingisoccurring
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.
LineOut/FrontSpeakerOut(Green)
The line out jack.
Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink)
The Mic in jack.
•Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefromyour
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
•When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
AudioJackCongurations:
Jack Headphone/
2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
LineIn/RearSpeakerOut a a a
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
Tocongure7.1-channelaudio,youneedtoopentheaudiosoftwareandselectDeviceadvanced
settings>PlaybackDevicetochangethedefaultsettingrst.PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefor
detailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.
PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.
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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_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2/3
5) LED_C
6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
7) M2A
8) F_PANEL
9) F_AUDIO
10) SPDIF_O
11) F_USB30
12) F_USB
13) TPM
14) COM
15) THB_C
16) BAT
17) CLR_CMOS
18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT
2
4 8
1
13
7
12
4
11
15
10 59 14
17
6
6
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18
16
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1/2) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4, 2x2, 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main
Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components
onthemotherboard.Beforeconnectingthepowerconnector,rstmakesurethepowersupplyisturned
off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the
power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the
required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX:
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON(softOn/Off)
5GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 GND(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)
ATX_12V_2X4:
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 5+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
2GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 6+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
3GND 7 +12V
4GND 8 +12V
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ATX_12V_2X2:
PinNo. Denition
1GND
2GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
ATX_12V_2X2
2
4
1
3
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5) LED_C(RGBLEDStripHeader)
Theheadercanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050RGBLEDstrip(12V/G/R/B),withmaximumpower
rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.
PinNo. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3R
4 B
1
ConnectyourRGBLEDstriptotheheader.Thepowerpin(marked
with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to
Pin 1 (12V) of the digital LED strip header. Incorrect connection may
lead to the damage of the LED strip.
RGB
LED Strip
1
12V
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Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
Forhowtoturnon/offthelightsoftheLEDstrippleasevisitthe"UniqueFeatures"webpageof
GIGABYTE's website.
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers)
All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.
When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is
the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For
optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
•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.
PinNo. Denition
1GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1
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InstallationNoticesfortheM.2andSATAConnectors:
The availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2 connector.
TheM2AconnectorsharesbandwidthwiththeSATA31connector.Refertothefollowingtablefordetails.
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M.2 SATA SSD ara a a a
M.2 PCIe SSD
a a a a a a
NoM.2SSDInstalled a a a a a a
a: Available, r:Notavailable
Connector
Type of
M.2 SSD
7) M2A(M.2Socket3Connector)
TheM.2connectorsupportsM.2SATASSDsorM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportRAIDconguration.Please
notethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDsetwithaSATAharddrive.TocreateaRAID
arraywithanM.2PCIeSSD,youmustsetupthecongurationinUEFIBIOSmode.RefertoChapter3,
"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_U
B_
F_ F_
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BS_
B
SB_
B
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S_
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USB0_B
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6) SATA30/1/2/3/4/5(SATA6Gb/sConnectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA
1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel®ChipsetsupportsRAID0,
RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguring
aRAIDarray.
PinNo. Denition
1GND
2 TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2,
"BIOSSetup,""Settings\IOPorts\SATAAndRSTConguration,"
for more information.
SATA3 3 2
5 4
SATA3
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The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch,
reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis
front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are
matched correctly.
8) F_PANEL(FrontPanelHeader)
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,Red):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may
congure the way to turn off your system using thepower switch
(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Settings\PlatformPower,"formore
information).
•SPEAK(Speaker, Orange):
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports
system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep
will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.
•PLED/PWR_LED(Power LED, Yellow/Purple):
Connects to the power status indicator
on the chassis front panel. The LED is on
when the system is operating. The LED is
off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state
or powered off (S5).
•HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue):
Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive
is reading or writing data.
•RES(ResetSwitch,Green):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer
ifthecomputerfreezesandfailstoperformanormalrestart.
•CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):
Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has
been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
•NC (Orange): Noconnection.
9) 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.
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
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S
123
123
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123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS
U
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F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
B_
F
_0
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S
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__B
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S _S
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USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
F_USB303
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9 1
10 2
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1 MIC2_L 6 Sense
2GND 7FAUDIO_JD
3MIC2_R 8NoPin
4NC 9LINE2_L
5LINE2_R 10 Sense
NC
NC
Power LED
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
2
19
20
CI-
CI+
PWR_LED-
PWR_LED+
PLED-
PW-
SPEAK+
SPEAK-
PLED+
PW+
Power LED
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
Hard Drive
Activity LED
Reset
Switch Chassis Intrusion
Header
Power Switch Speaker
PWR_LED-
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10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion
cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and
sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for
digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display
to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information
about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.
PinNo. Denition
1 5VDUAL
2NoPin
3 SPDIFO
4GND
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1 VBUS 8 D1- 15 SSTX2-
2SSRX1- 9 D1+ 16 GND
3SSRX1+ 10 NC 17 SSRX2+
4GND 11 D2+ 18 SSRX2-
5 SSTX1- 12 D2- 19 VBUS
6 SSTX1+ 13 GND 20 NoPin
7GND 14 SSTX2+
11) F_USB30(USB3.1Gen1Header)
TheheaderconformstoUSB3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.For
purchasingtheoptional3.5"frontpanelthatprovidestwoUSB3.1Gen1ports,pleasecontactthelocal
dealer.
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS
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__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
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__B
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USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
F_USB303
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20 1
11
12) F_USB(USB2.0/1.1Header)
TheheaderconformstoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwoUSBportsviaan
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+
2 Power (5V) 7 GND
3 USB DX- 8 GND
4 USB DY- 9 NoPin
5 USB DX+ 10 NC
•Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header.
•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
10
9
2
1
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
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__B
U
S _S
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USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
F_USB303
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_3U
S_
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13) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)
You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1LAD0 7LAD3
2VCC3 8GND
3LAD1 9LFRAME
4NoPin 10 NC
5LAD2 11 SERIRQ
6LCLK 12 LRESET
11 1
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
U
S _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
12 2
14) COM (Serial Port Header)
The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional
COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1NDCD- 6NDSR-
2NSIN 7NRTS-
3NSOUT 8NCTS-
4NDTR- 9NRI-
5GND 10 NoPin
16) 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, making them short for 5 seconds.)
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.
•When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-)
of the battery (the positive side should face up).
•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
10
9
2
1
15) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector)
This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card.
Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card.
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
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_
__B
U
S _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
1
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17) 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
18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT(StatusLEDs)
The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working
properlyaftersystempower-on.IftheCPU/DRAM/VGALEDison,thatmeansthecorrespondingdevice
is not working normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet.
CPU:CPU status LED
DRAM:Memory status LED
VGA:Graphics card status LED
BOOT:Operating system status LED
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
U
S _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
F_USB303
_
_3U
S_
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the
motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows
theusertomodifybasicsystemcongurationsettingsortoactivatecertainsystemfeatures.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to
keepthecongurationvaluesintheCMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.
•Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.
•@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet
and updates the BIOS.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
•BecauseBIOSashingispotentiallyrisky,ifyoudonotencounterproblemsusingthecurrentversionofBIOS,
itisrecommendedthatyounotashtheBIOS.ToashtheBIOS,doitwithcaution.InadequateBIOSashing
may result in system malfunction.
•It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other
unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to
cleartheCMOSvaluesandresettheboardtodefaultvalues.(Refertothe"LoadOptimizedDefaults"sectionin
this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
2-1 Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
•When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults.
•The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.
There are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can use the <F2> key to switch between the two modes.
Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments for optimum
performance.InEasyMode,youcanuseyourmousetomovethroughcongurationitems.TheAdvancedMode
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.
Function Keys
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2-2 The Main Menu
Hardware Infor-
mation
Option Description Current Settings
Setup Menus
Congura-
tion Items
System Time
Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to
the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 5, or
Q-Flash screen.
Advanced Mode Function Keys
<f><g> Move the selection bar to select a setup menu
<h><i>Movetheselectionbartoselectancongurationitemonamenu
<Enter>/Double Click Execute command or enter a menu
<+>/<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<->/<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> Show descriptions of the function keys
<F2> Switch to Easy Mode
<F3> SavethecurrentBIOSsettingstoaprole
<F4> LoadtheBIOSsettingsfromaprolecreatedbefore
<F5> RestorethepreviousBIOSsettingsforthecurrentsubmenus
<F6> Display the Smart Fan 5 screen
<F7> LoadtheOptimizedBIOSdefaultsettingsforthecurrentsubmenus
<F8> Access the Q-Flash utility
<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
<F11> Switch to the Favorites submenu
<F12> Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive
<Insert> Add or remove a favorite option
<Ctrl>+<S> Display information on the installed memory
<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program
Submenus: Exit current submenu
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2-3 Favorites (F11)
Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the <F11> key to quickly switch to the page where
all of your favorite options are located. To add or remove a favorite option, go to its original page and press
<Insert>ontheoption.Theoptionismarkedwithastarsignifsetasa"favorite."
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&CPU Base Clock
AllowsyoutomanuallysettheCPUbaseclockin0.01MHzincrements.(Default:Auto)
Important:It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU
specications.
&EnhancedMulti-CorePerformance
DetermineswhethertoallowtheCPUtorunatTurbo1Cspeed.AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
this setting. (Default: Auto)
&CPU Clock Ratio
Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU
being installed.
&RingRatio
Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. (Default:
Auto)
&IGPRatio(Note)
AllowsyoutosettheGraphicsRatio.(Default:Auto)
&AVX Offset (Note)
AVX offset is the negative offset of AVX ratio.
AdvancedCPUSettings
&CPU Over Temperature Protection (Note)
Allowsyoutone-tunetheTJMaxoffsetvalue.(Default:Auto)
&FCLKFrequencyforEarlyPowerOn
AllowsyoutosettheFCLKfrequency.Optionsare:Normal(800Mhz),1GHz,400MHz.(Default:1GHz)
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
2-4 Tweaker
Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall
systemcongurations.Incorrectlydoingoverclock/overvoltagemayresultindamagetoCPU,chipset,ormemory
and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to
alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings
may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)
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&Hyper-ThreadingTechnology
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)
&No.ofCPUCoresEnabled
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)
&VT-d
Enables or disables Intel®VirtualizationTechnologyforDirectedI/O.(Default:Enabled)
&Intel(R)SpeedShiftTechnology(Intel® SpeedShiftTechnology)(Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Enabling this feature allows the processor to ramp up
its operating frequency more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Auto)
&CPU Thermal Monitor (Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled,
the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&RingtoCoreoffset(DownBin)
AllowsyoutodeterminewhethertodisabletheCPURingratioauto-downfunction.Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&CPUEISTFunction(Note)
Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel®
EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease
average power consumption and heat production. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.
(Default: Auto)
&Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/EnergyEfcientTurbo (Note)
Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings.
&VoltageOptimization
Allowsyoutodeterminewhethertoenablevoltageoptimizationtoreducepowerconsumption.(Default:
Auto)
&Hardware Prefetcher
Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the
memory into the cache. (Default: Auto)
&Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Allows you to determine whether to enable the adjacent cache line prefetch mechanism that lets the
processor retrieve the requested cache line as well as the subsequent cache line. (Default: Auto)
&Intel(R)TurboBoostTechnology(Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&CPU Flex Ratio Override
EnablesordisablestheCPUFlexRatio.ThemaximumCPUclockratiowillbebasedontheCPU Flex
RatioSettings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled)
&CPUFlexRatioSettings
AllowsyoutosettheCPUFlexRatio.TheadjustablerangemayvarybyCPU.
&FrequencyClippingTVB(Note)
Allows you to enable or disable automatic CPU frequency reduction initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost.
AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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&VoltagereductioninitiatedTVB(Note)
Allows you to enable or disable automatic CPU voltage reduction initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost. Auto
letstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
dActive Turbo Ratios
&Turbo Ratio
Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo
ratiosaccordingtotheCPUspecications.
Thisitemiscongurableonlywhen
Active Turbo Ratios is set
to
Enabled
.
(Default: Auto)
dC-States Control
&CPUEnhancedHalt(C1E)
Enables or disables Intel
®
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state.
When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease
power consumption. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.Thisitemiscongurableonly
when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)
&C3 State Support (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the
CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
thissetting.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenC-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)
&C6/C7 State Support (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the
CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
thissetting.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenC-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)
&C8 State Support (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU
core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The
C8 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
thissetting.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenC-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)
&C10 State Support (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the
CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C10 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C8. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
thissetting.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenC-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)
&PackageCStateLimit(Note)
Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis
setting.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenC-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)
dTurbo Power Limits
Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the
speciedpowerlimit,theCPUwillautomaticallyreducethecorefrequencyinordertoreducethepower.
AutosetsthepowerlimitaccordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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&Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time
Allows you to set the power limit for CPU, platform, or memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate
atthespeciedpowerlimit.AutosetsthepowerlimitaccordingtotheCPUspecications.Thisitemis
congurableonlywhenTurbo Power Limits is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)
&Core Current Limit (Amps)
AllowsyoutosetacurrentlimitforCPUTurbomode.WhentheCPUcurrentexceedsthespeciedcurrent
limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the
powerlimitaccordingtotheCPUspecications.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenTurbo Power Limits
is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)
&Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note 1)
Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto)
&ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note 2)
Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when
enabled.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Prole1 UsesProle1settings.
Prole2(Note2) UsesProle2settings.
&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
Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto)
&Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266)
Enabled allows Qclk to run in odd frequency. (Default: Auto)
AdvancedMemorySettings
&Memory Multiplier Tweaker
Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto)
&ChannelInterleaving
Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access
different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&RankInterleaving
Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different
ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically
congurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
(Note1) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
(Note2) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUandamemorymodulethatsupportthisfeature.
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&Memory Boot Mode
Provides memory detection and training methods.
Auto LetstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default)
Normal TheBIOSautomaticallyperformsmemorytraining.Pleasenotethatifthesystem
becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board
todefaultvalues.(Refertotheintroductionsofthebattery/clearCMOSjumperin
Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
EnableFastBoot Skipmemorydetectionandtraininginsomespeciccriteriaforfastermemory
boot.
Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot.
&RealtimeMemoryTiming
Allowsyoutone-tunememorytimingsaftertheBIOSstage.(Default:Auto)
&MemoryEnhancementSettings
Providesseveralmemoryperformanceenhancementsettings:Auto,RelaxOC,EnhancedStability,Normal,
EnhancedPerformance,HighFrequency,HighDensity,andDDR-4500+.(Default:Auto)
SPD Info
Displays information on the installed memory.
MemoryChannelsTiming
dChannelsStandardTimingControl,ChannelsAdvancedTimingControl,ChannelMisc
TimingControl
Thesesectionsprovidememorytimingsettings.Note:Yoursystemmaybecomeunstableorfailtoboot
after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by
loadingoptimizeddefaultsorclearingtheCMOSvalues.
& CPUVcore/DynamicVcore(DVID)/SVIDoffset/BCLKAdaptiveVoltage/CPUGraphics
Voltage(VAXG)/DRAMVoltage(CHA/B)/CPUVCCIO/CPUSystemAgentVoltage/VCC
Substained/VCCPLL OC/PCH Core
These items allow you to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages.
AdvancedVoltageSettings
ThissubmenuallowsyoutocongureLoad-LineCalibrationlevel,over-voltageprotectionlevel,andover-
current protection level.
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2-5 Settings
Platform Power
&PlatformPowerManagement
Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled)
&PEGASPM
AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmode for the device connectedtotheCPU PEG bus.This item is
congurableonlywhenPlatformPowerManagementis set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled)
&PCH ASPM
AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforthedeviceconnectedtoChipset'sPCIExpressbus.Thisitem
iscongurableonlywhenPlatformPowerManagementis set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled)
&DMI ASPM
AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforbothCPUsideandChipsetsideoftheDMIlink.Thisitemis
congurableonlywhenPlatformPowerManagementis set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled)
&AC BACK
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)
&Power On By Keyboard
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
Note:Tousethisfunction,youneedanATXpowersupplyprovidingatleast1Aonthe+5VSBlead.
Disabled Disables this function. (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.
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&Power On By Mouse
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.
Note:Tousethisfunction,youneedanATXpowersupplyprovidingatleast1Aonthe+5VSBlead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Move Move the mouse to turn on the system.
Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system.
&ErP
Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled)
Note:WhenthisitemissettoEnabled,thefollowingfunctionswillbecomeunavailable:ResumebyAlarm,
power on by mouse, and power on by keyboard.
&Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
ConguresthewaytoturnoffthecomputerinMS-DOSmodeusingthepowerbutton.
Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default)
Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power
button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.
&Resume by Alarm
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:
Wakeupday:Turnonthesystemataspecictimeoneachdayoronaspecicdayinamonth.
Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.
Note:Whenusingthisfunction,avoidinadequateshutdownfromtheoperatingsystemorremovalofthe
AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
&PowerLoading
Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing
it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis
setting. (Default: Auto)
&CEC2019Ready
Allows you to select whether to allow the system to adjust power consumption when it is in shutdown, idle,
or standby state in order to comply with the CEC (California Energy Commission) 2019 Standards. (Default:
Disabled)
&RC6(Render Standby)
Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power
consumption. (Default: Enabled)
IO Ports
&Initial Display Output
SpeciestherstinitiationofthemonitordisplayfromtheinstalledPCIExpressgraphicscardortheonboard
graphics.
IGFX(Note) Setstheonboardgraphicsastherstdisplay.
PCIe1Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX16slotastherstdisplay.(Default)
PCIe2Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX4_1slotastherstdisplay.
PCIe3Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX4_2slotastherstdisplay.
&InternalGraphics
Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto)
&DVMT Pre-Allocated
Allowsyoutosettheonboardgraphicsmemorysize.Optionsare:32M~512M.(Default:64M)
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.
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&DVMTTotalGfxMem
AllowsyoutoallocatetheDVMTmemorysizeoftheonboardgraphics.Optionsare:128M,256M,MAX.
(Default: 256M)
&Aperture Size
Allows you to set the maximum amount of system memory that can be allocated to the graphics card.
Options are: 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB, and 2048MB. (Default: 256MB)
&PCIEBifurcationSupport
Allows you to determine how the bandwidth of the PCIEX16 slot is divided. Options: PCIE x16, PCIE x8/x8,
PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto)
&OnBoard LAN Controller
EnablesordisablestheonboardLANfunction.(Default:Enabled)
Ifyouwishtoinstalla3rdpartyadd-innetworkcardinsteadofusingtheonboardLAN,setthisitemto
Disabled.
&Audio Controller
Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to
Disabled.
&Above4GDecoding
Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system
supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and
their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB
memory address space). (Default: Disabled)
&IOAPIC24-119Entries
Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled)
SuperIOConguration
&Serial Port
Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled)
USBConguration
&LegacyUSBSupport
Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)
&XHCI Hand-off
Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off
support. (Default: Disabled)
&USBMassStorageDriverSupport
Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled)
&Port60/64Emulation
Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This should be enabled for full legacy support
for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices.
(Default: Disabled)
&MassStorageDevices
Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device
is installed.
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NetworkStackConguration
&Network Stack
Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from
the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled)
&Ipv4PXESupport
EnablesordisablesIPv4PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.
&Ipv4 HTTP Support
EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv4.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is
enabled.
&Ipv6PXESupport
EnablesordisablesIPv6PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.
&Ipv6 HTTP Support
EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv6.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is
enabled.
&IPSECCerticate
Enablesordisables Internet ProtocolSecurity.This item is congurableonly when Network Stack is
enabled.
&PXEbootwaittime
Allowsyoutocongurehowlongtowaitbeforeyoucanpress<Esc>toabortthePXEboot.Thisitemis
congurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled. (Default: 0)
&Media detect count
Allowsyoutosetthenumberoftimestocheckthepresenceofmedia.Thisitemiscongurableonlywhen
Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1)
NVMeConguration
DisplaysinformationonyourM.2NVMEPCIeSSDifinstalled.
SATAAndRSTConguration
&SATA Controller(s)
Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)
&SATA Mode Selection
EnablesordisablesRAIDfortheSATAcontrollersintegratedintheChipsetorcongurestheSATAcontrollers
to AHCI mode.
IntelRSTPremiumWithIntelOptaneSystemAcceleration EnablesRAIDfortheSATAcontroller.
AHCI CongurestheSATAcontrollerstoAHCImode.AdvancedHostControllerInterface
(AHCI)isaninterfacespecicationthatallowsthestoragedrivertoenableadvanced
SerialATAfeaturessuchasNativeCommandQueuingandhotplug.(Default)
&AggressiveLPMSupport
Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset
SATA controllers. (Default: Disabled)
&Port 0/1/2/3/4/5
Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled)
&Hotplug
Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled)
&ConguredaseSATA
Enables or disables support for external SATA devices.
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EZRAID
AllowsyoutoquicklysetupaRAIDarray.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructions
onconguringaRAIDarray.
RealtekPCIeGBEFamilyController
Thissub-menuprovidesinformationonLANcongurationandrelatedcongurationoptions.
Miscellaneous
&LEDsinSystemPowerOnState
Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on.
Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on.
On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. (Default)
&IntelPlatformTrustTechnology(PTT)
Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled)
&SoftwareGuardExtensions(SGX)
Enables or disables the Intel® Software Guard Extensions technology. This feature allows legal software
to operate in a safe environment and protects the software against attacks from malicious software. The
Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this feature with an Intel-provided application.
(Default: Software Controlled)
&Max Link Speed
Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation
modeissubjecttothehardwarespecicationofeachslot.AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis
setting. (Default: Auto)
&3DMark01Enhancement
Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled)
TrustedComputing
Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
PC Health Status
&Reset Case Open Status
Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default)
Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case 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.
&CPUVcore/CPUVCCSA/DRAMChannelA/BVoltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPUVAXG
Displays the current system voltages.
Smart Fan 5
&Monitor
Allowsyoutoselectatargettomonitorandtomakefurtheradjustment.(Default:CPUFAN)
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&Fan Speed Control
Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.
Normal Allowsthefantorunatdifferentspeedsaccordingtothetemperature.Youcanadjust
the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements.
(Default)
Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph.
Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds.
&Fan Control Use Temperature Input
Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control.
&Temperature Interval
Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change.
&Fan Control Mode
Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control
mode. (Default)
Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan.
PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan.
&Fan Stop
Enables or disables the fan stop function. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve.
The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled)
&Temperature
Displays the current temperature of the selected target area.
&Fan Speed
Displays current fan speeds.
&TemperatureWarningControl
Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit
warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.
&FanFailWarning
Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan
connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)
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2-6 SystemInfo.
This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default
language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time.
&Access Level
Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is
set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all
BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
&SystemLanguage
Selects the default language used by the BIOS.
&System Date
Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use <Enter> to switch
betweentheMonth,Date,andYeareldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>keytosetthedesired
value.
&System Time
Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Use
<Enter>toswitchbetweentheHour,Minute,andSecondeldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>
key to set the desired value.
PluginDevicesInfo
Displays information on your PCI Express and M.2 devices if installed.
Q-Flash
AllowsyoutoaccesstheQ-FlashutilitytoupdatetheBIOSorbackupthecurrentBIOSconguration.
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2-7 Boot
&Bootup NumLock State
EnablesordisablesNumlockfeatureonthenumerickeypadofthekeyboardafterthePOST.(Default:On)
&CFGLOCK
EnablesordisablestheMSR0xE2function.(Default:Enabled)
&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)
&FullScreenLOGOShow
Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the
GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled)
&Boot Option Priorities
Speciestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.RemovablestoragedevicesthatsupportGPT
formatwillbeprexedwith"UEFI:"stringonthebootdevicelist.Tobootfromanoperatingsystemthat
supportsGPTpartitioning,selectthedeviceprexedwith"UEFI:"string.
Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit,
selecttheopticaldrivethatcontainstheWindows1064-bitinstallationdiscandisprexedwith"UEFI:"
string.
&Fast Boot
Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup
speed. (Default: Disable Link)
&SATA Support
Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the
OS boot process completes. (Default)
All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
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&VGASupport
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 or Ultra Fast. 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 or Ultra Fast. This function is disabled
when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast.
&NetWork Stack Driver Support
Disabled Link Disables booting from the network. (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.
&Mouse Speed
Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X)
&Windows 8/10 Features
Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 8/10)
&CSM Support
Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process.
Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default)
Enabled Enables UEFI CSM.
&LANPXEBootOptionROM
AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenablethelegacyoptionROMfortheLANcontroller.(Default:Disabled)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
&StorageBootOptionControl
AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenabletheUEFIorlegacyoptionROMforthestoragedevicecontroller.
Donotlaunch DisablesoptionROM.
UEFI EnablesUEFIoptionROMonly.(Default)
Legacy EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
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&Other PCI devices
AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenabletheUEFIorLegacyoptionROMforthePCIdevicecontrollerother
thantheLAN,storagedevice,andgraphicscontrollers.
Donotlaunch DisablesoptionROM.
UEFI EnablesUEFIoptionROMonly.(Default)
Legacy EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
&Administrator Password
Allowsyoutocongureanadministratorpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,and
thenpress<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress
<Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering
BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to
all BIOS settings.
&User Password
Allowsyoutocongureauserpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,andthenpress
<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress<Enter>.
You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS
Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
To cancel the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, enter
thecorrectonerst.Whenpromptedforanewpassword,press<Enter>withoutenteringanypassword.
Press<Enter>againwhenpromptedtoconrm.
NOTE:BeforesettingtheUserPassword,besuretosettheAdministratorPasswordrst.
Secure Boot
AllowsyoutoenableordisableSecureBootandcongurerelatedsettings.Thisitemiscongurableonly
when CSM Support is set to Disabled.
&PreferredOperatingMode
Allows you to select whether to enter Easy mode or Advanced mode after entering BIOS Setup. Auto
enters the BIOS mode where it was last time. (Default: Auto)
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2-8 Save&Exit
&Save&ExitSetup
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup
program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
&ExitWithoutSaving
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made
in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
&Load Optimized Defaults
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults
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,without thehasslesofreconguringtheBIOS
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 (last known good record).
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Chapter 3 Appendix
Beforeyoubegin,pleasepreparethefollowingitems:
•At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs. (Note1) (To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you
use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note2)
•Windows setup disc.
•Motherboard driver disc.
•A USB thumb drive.
ConguringtheOnboardSATAController
A.InstallingSATAharddrive(s)inyourcomputer
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. Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Go
to Settings\IOPorts\SATAAndRSTConguration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. To create
RAID,setSATA Mode Selection to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration. Then
savethesettingsandrestartyourcomputer.Note:WhenusingaPCIeSSD,makesuretosettheUse RST
LegacyOROM item under Settings\IOPorts\SATAAndRSTConguration to Disabled and RST Control
PCIeStorageDevices to Manual. Then depending the M.2 connector you use, set the corresponding PCIe
StorageDevonPortXX item to RST Controlled. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. If you want
touseNVMePCIeSSDstocongureRAID,makesuretosetNVMe RAID mode to Enabled.
2. TousetheEZRAIDfeature,followthestepsin"C-1."TocongureUEFIRAID,followthestepsin"C-2."To
enterthelegacyRAIDROM,referto"C-3"formoreinformation.Finally,savethesettingsandexitBIOSSetup.
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet
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.
C-1.UsingEZRAID
GIGABYTEmotherboardsprovideyouwiththeEZRAIDfeature,allowingyoutoquicklycongureaRAID
arraywithsimpliedsteps.
Steps:
1. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to Settings. Press <Enter> on the EZRAID item.
SelectthetypeofharddrivesyouuseforRAIDintheType tab and then press <Enter>.
2. Go to the ModetabtoselectaRAIDlevel.RAIDlevelssupportedincludeRAID0,RAID1,RAID10,andRAID5
(the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Then press <Enter> to
move to the Create tab. Click Proceed to begin.
(Note1) AnM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtosetupaRAIDseteitherwithanM.2SATASSDoraSATAharddrive.
(Note2) Referto"InternalConnectors"fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2andSATAconnectors.
RAID Levels
RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10
Minimum
NumberofHard
Drives
≥2 2≥3 4
Array Capacity Numberofhard
drives*Sizeofthe
smallest drive
Sizeofthesmallest
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. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\IOPorts\Intel(R)RapidStorage
Technology sub-menu.
3. On the Intel(R)RapidStorageTechnology menu, press <Enter> on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create
RAID Volume screen. Enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the
Nameitemandpress<Enter>.Then,selectaRAIDlevel.RAIDlevelssupportedincludeRAID0,RAID1,
RAID10,andRAID5(theselectionsavailabledependonthenumberoftheharddrivesbeinginstalled).Next,
use the down arrow key to move to Select Disks.
4. Under Select Disksitem,selecttheharddrivestobeincludedintheRAIDarray.Pressthe<Space>key
ontheharddrivestobeselected(selectedharddrivesaremarkedwith"X").Thensetthestripeblocksize.
Thestripeblocksizecanbesetfrom4KBto128KB.Onceyouhaveselectedthestripeblocksize,setthe
volume capacity.
5. After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press <Enter> to begin.
6. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R)RapidStorageTechnology screen. Under RAID
VolumesyoucanseethenewRAIDvolume.Toseemoredetailedinformation,press<Enter>onthevolume
tocheckforinformationonRAIDlevel,stripeblocksize,arrayname,andarraycapacity,etc.
PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringaRAIDarray.
C-3.ConguringLegacyRAIDROM
You’llneedadiscretegraphicscardtoenterthelegacyRAIDROMutility.Enter the Intel®legacyRAIDBIOS
setuputilitytocongureaRAIDarray.SkipthisstepandproceedwiththeinstallationofWindowsoperating
systemforanon-RAIDconguration.
Steps:
1. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Enabled and StorageBootOptionControl to Legacy.
Next,gotoSettings\IOPorts\SATAAndRSTConguration and make sure UseRSTLegacyOROM is
set to Enabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. After the POST memory test begins and before the
operatingsystembootbegins,lookforamessagewhichsays"Press<Ctrl-I>toenterCongurationUtility".
Press<Ctrl>+<I>toentertheRAIDCongurationUtility.
2. After you press <Ctrl> + <I>, the MAINMENUscreenwillappear.IfyouwanttocreateaRAIDarray,select
Create RAID VolumeinMAINMENUandpress<Enter>.
3. After entering the CREATEVOLUMEMENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot
be special characters) under the Nameitemandpress<Enter>.Then,selectaRAIDlevel.RAIDlevels
supportedincludeRAID0,RAID1,RAID10,andRAID5(theselectionsavailabledependonthenumberof
the hard drives being installed). Press <Enter> to proceed.
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. Whencompleted,youcanseedetailedinformationabouttheRAIDarrayintheDISK/VOLUMEINFORMATION
section,includingtheRAIDlevel,stripeblocksize,arrayname,andarraycapacity,etc.ToexittheRAID
BIOS utility, press <Esc> or select 6.Exit in MAINMENU.
3. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R)RapidStorageTechnology screen. Under RAID
VolumesyoucanseethenewRAIDvolume.Toseemoredetailedinformation,press<Enter>onthevolume
tocheckforinformationonRAIDlevel,stripeblocksize,arrayname,andarraycapacity,etc.
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3-2 InstallinganIntel® 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. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated must be a SATA hard drive or M.2 SATA SSD.
5. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated can be a system drive or data drive. The system drive must be GPT
formatted and have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on it. The data drive must also be GPT
formatted.
6. The motherboard driver disc
InstallationGuidelines
A-1:InstallationinAHCImode
IftheSATAcontrollerhasbeenconguredinAHCImode,pleasefollowthestepsbelow:
1. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. On the Xpress
Install screen, select Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory System Acceleration (Note) to install. Follow the on-screen
instructions to continue. When completed, restart the system.
2. After re-entering the operating system, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings, and then the
Intel® Optane™ Memory application will appear automatically. If you install more than one Optane™ memory,
please select which one you are going to use. Then select which drive to be accelerated. Click Enable. All
data on the Optane™ memory will be erased. Make sure you back up the data before continuing. Follow the
on-screen instructions to proceed. When completed, restart the system.
3. Launch the Intel® Optane™ Memory application from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™
Memory has been enabled. (The SATA controller mode is changed to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane
System AccelerationfromAHCImode.DONOTchangeyourSATAcontrollermodebacktoAHCI.Doing
so will cause the Optane™ memory unable to function properly.)
4. Ifyouwanttoacceleratethesystemdrive,youcanselectspecicfolders,les,orapplicationstoaccelerate
using the Intel® Optane™MemoryPinning function. (The Optane™ memory used must have at least 32
GB capacity.)
(Note) IfthesystemalreadyhasIntel®RapidStorageTechnologyutilityinstalled,youhavetoremoveitrst
beforeinstallingtheIntel(R)Optane(TM)MemorySystemAccelerationapplication.
InstalltheRAID/AHCIdriverandoperatingsystem
With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system.
InstallingtheOperatingSystem
As some operating systems already include Intel®RAID/AHCIdriver,youdonotneedtoinstallseparateRAID/
AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend
thatyouinstallallrequireddriversfromthemotherboarddriverdiskusing"XpressInstall"toensuresystem
performanceandcompatibility.IftheoperatingsystemtobeinstalledrequiresthatyouprovideadditionalRAID/
AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below:
1. Copy the IRST folder under \Boot in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive.
2. Boot from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting
you to load the driver appears, select Browse.
3. ThenbrowsetotheUSBashdriveandselectthelocationofthedriver.Thelocationofthedriverisas
follows:\IRST\f6py-x64
4. When a screen as shown, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next to
load the driver and continue the OS installation.
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A-2:InstallationinIntelRSTPremiumWithIntelOptaneSystemAccelerationmode
IftheSATAcontrollerhasbeenconguredin Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration
mode, please follow the steps below:
1. After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is disabled.
2. Go to Settings\IOPorts\SATAAndRSTConguration and make sure USERSTLegacyOROM is disabled
and RSTControlPCIeStorageDevices is set to Manual. If you want to enable the Optane™ memory installed
in the M2A connector, set PCIeStorageDeviceonPort9 to RST Controlled.
3. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel®RapidStorageTechnology utility from the Start menu, and
then enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on the Intel® Optane™ Memory screen.
4. If you install more than one Optane™ memory, please select which one you are going to use. Then select
which drive to be accelerated. Click Enable. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. When completed,
restart the system.
5. Launch the Intel®RapidStorageTechnology utility from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™
Memoryhasbeenenabled.Ifyouwanttoacceleratethesystemdrive,youcanselectspecicfolders,les,
or applications to accelerate using the Intel® Optane™MemoryPinning function. (The Optane™ memory
used must have at least 32 GB capacity.)
•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.)
"XpressInstall"willautomaticallyscanyoursystemandthenlistallofthedriversthatarerecommendedto
install. You can click the Xpress Installbuttonand"XpressInstall"willinstallalloftheselecteddrivers.Orclick
the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need.
3-3 Drivers Installation
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for
more software information.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for
more troubleshooting information.
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RegulatoryNotices
United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
ClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noiseemissionsfromdigitalapparatussetoutintheRadioInterference
RegulationsoftheCanadianDepartmentofCommunications.Thisclass
B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avisdeconformitéàlaréglementationd'IndustrieCanada
CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBestconformeàlanormeNMB-
003 du Canada.
EuropeanUnion(EU)CEDeclarationofConformity
This device complies with the following directives: Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, Low-voltage Directive 2014/35/
EU,RoHS directive (recast) 2011/65/EU& the 2015/863 Statement.
This product has been tested and found to comply with all essential
requirements of the Directives.
EuropeanUnion (EU) RoHS (recast) Directive2011/65/EU& the
EuropeanCommissionDelegatedDirective(EU)2015/863Statement
GIGABYTEproductshavenotintendedtoaddandsafefromhazardous
substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).
ThepartsandcomponentshavebeencarefullyselectedtomeetRoHS
requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to
develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
EuropeanUnion (EU) Community WasteElectrical & Electronic
Equipment(WEEE)DirectiveStatement
GIGABYTEwillfulllthenationallawsasinterpretedfromthe2012/19/
EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (recast) directive.
The WEEE Directive species the treatment, collection, recycling and
disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under
the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and
disposed of properly.
WEEESymbolStatement
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its
packaging, which indicates that this product must not be
disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be
taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the
treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment
forrecycling,pleasecontactyourlocalgovernmentofce,yourhousehold
waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of
environmentally safe recycling.
EndofLifeDirectives-Recycling
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging,
which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with
other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste
collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection,
recycling and disposal procedure.
DéclarationdeConformitéauxDirectivesdel'Unioneuropéenne(UE)
Cet appareil portant la marque CE est conforme aux directives de l'UE
suivantes: directive Compatibilité Electromagnétique 2014/30/UE, directive
BasseTension2014/35/UEetdirectiveRoHSII2011/65/UE.Laconformité
à ces directives est évaluée sur la base des normes européennes
harmonisées applicables.
EuropeanUnion(EU)CE-Konformitätserklärung
DiesesProduktemitCE-KennzeichnungerfüllenfolgendenEU-Richtlinien:
EMV-Richtlinie2014/30/EU,Niederspannungsrichtlinie2014/30/EUund
RoHS-Richtlinie2011/65/EUerfüllt.DieKonformitätmitdiesenRichtlinien
wirdunterVerwendungderentsprechendenStandardszurEuropäischen
Normierungbeurteilt.
CEdeclaraçãodeconformidade
Este produto com a marcação CE estão em conformidade com das
seguintes Diretivas UE: Diretiva Baixa Tensão 2014/35/EU; Diretiva CEM
2014/30/EU;DiretivaRSP2011/65/UE.Aconformidadecomestasdiretivas
évericadautilizandoasnormaseuropeiasharmonizadas.
CEDeclaracióndeconformidad
Este producto que llevan la marca CE cumplen con las siguientes
Directivas de la Unión Europea: Directiva EMC (2014/30/EU), Directiva
debajo voltaje (2014/35/EU), Directiva RoHS(recast) (2011/65/EU).
El cumplimiento de estas directivas se evalúa mediante las normas
europeasarmonizadas.
DichiarazionediconformitàCE
Questo prodotto è conforme alle seguenti direttive: Direttiva sulla
compatibilità elettromagnetica 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla bassa tensione
2014/35/UE,Direttiva RoHS (rifusione)2011/65/UE.Questoprodottoè
statotestatoetrovatoconformeatuttiirequisitiessenzialidelleDirettive.
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Product Name: Motherboard
Trade Name: GIGABYTE
Model Number: Z390 UD V2
Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc.
Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748
Tel.: 1-626-854-9338
Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com
FCC Compliance Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Contact Us
GIGA-BYTETECHNOLOGYCO.,LTD.
Address:No.6,BaoqiangRd.,XindianDist.,NewTaipeiCity231,Taiwan
TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005
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