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B560 AORUS PRO AX
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-B56PROW-1001R
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
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  • Page 1 B560 AORUS PRO AX User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-B56PROW-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
  • Page 2 The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents B560 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout ..............4 B560 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram ............5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................6 Installation Precautions ..................6 Product Specifications ..................7 Installing the CPU ..................11 Installing the Memory ..................11 Installing an Expansion Card .................

  • Page 4: B560 Aorus Pro Ax Motherboard Layout

    B560 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout LED_C2 D_LED2 CPU_OPT ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN KB_MS_USB SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN3 M2_WIFI LGA1200 DP_HDMI U320G U32G2 U32_LAN USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub AUDIO Intel ® USB 3.2 B560 AORUS PRO AX 2.5GbE LAN Gen 1 Hub PCIEX16...

  • Page 5: B560 Aorus Pro Ax Motherboard Block Diagram

    B560 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) Note PCI Express 4.0 /3.0 Bus DDR4 3200 /3000 /2933 (Note) (Note) (Note) 2666/2400/2133 MHz 1 M.2 Socket 3 LGA1200 CPU (M2P_CPU) (Note) DisplayPort HDMI 1 PCI Express x4 6 SATA 6Gb/s M.2 Socket 3...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 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. •...

  • Page 7: 1-2 Product Specifications

    Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Š Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: ®...
  • Page 8 Expansion Slots Š 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x1 (PCIEX1) Š (The PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Multi-Graphics Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies ™...
  • Page 9 Internal 1 x S/PDIF Out header Š Connectors 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors ™ Š 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI Š 2.0 module only) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Š 1 x Q-Flash Plus button Š...
  • Page 10 System Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit the Support\Utility List Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory page on GIGABYTE's website to modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.

  • Page 11: Installing The Cpu

    • 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.

  • Page 12: Installing An Expansion Card

    DisplayPort-supported monitor. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 12 -...
  • Page 13 HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. 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 resolution is 4096x2160@30 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
  • Page 14 • To enable or configure the audio amplifying function for the Line out jack, please access the HD Audio Manager application. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

  • Page 15: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors 3 7 6 ATX_12V_2X4 SPDIF_O F_U32C CPU_FAN F_U32 SYS_FAN1/2/3 F_USB1/F_USB2 CPU_OPT SPI_TPM D_LED1/D_LED2 THB_C1/THB_C2 LED_C1/LED_C2 QFLASH_PLUS SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 CLR_CMOS M2P_CPU/M2A_SB/M2B_SB F_PANEL CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT F_AUDIO Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
  • Page 16 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 LED strip. For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. 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.
  • Page 19 S B_ 8) 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. F_USB3 F Pin No. Definition SATA3 F_USB3 F F_USB3 F To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,"...
  • Page 20 Installation Notices for the PCIEX4, M.2, and SATA Connectors: The availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2 sockets. The M2A_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 1 connector; the M2B_SB connector shares bandwidth with the PCIEX4 slot.
  • Page 21 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. •...
  • Page 22 12) 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 information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.
  • Page 23 Chip Select Power (3.3V) No Pin Data Input S F_ 17) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connectors) ™ The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ S F_ THB_C2 Supports a Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ THB_C1...
  • Page 24 QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
  • Page 25 21) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on. If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means the corresponding device F_USB3 F_USB30 3 is not working normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED...

  • Page 26: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    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.

  • Page 27: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu System Time Setup Menus Configuration Items Hardware Infor- mation Configuration Items Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 6, or Q-Flash screen. Advanced Mode Function Keys <f><g>...

  • Page 28: Smart Fan 6

    Smart Fan 6 Use the <F6> function key to quickly switch to this screen. This screen allows you to configure fan speed related settings for each fan header or monitor your system/CPU temperature. & TUNE ALL Allows you to apply the current settings to all fan headers. &...
  • Page 29 & FAN Mode Allows you to set the operating mode for the fan. Adjusts the fan speed linearly based on the temperature. (Default) Slope Adjusts the fan speed stepwise based on the temperature. Stair & FAN Fail Warning 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.

  • Page 30: Favorites (F11)

    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>...

  • Page 31: Tweaker

    Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory 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.
  • Page 32 & CPU Over Temperature Protection (Note) Allows you to fine-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto) & FCLK Frequency for Early Power On (Note) Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. Options are: Normal(800Mhz), 1GHz, 400MHz. (Default: 1GHz) & Hyper-Threading Technology Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that ®...
  • Page 33 d Active Turbo Ratios & Turbo Ratio (Core Active) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set to Manual. (Default: Auto) d C-States Control &...
  • Page 34 & Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications.
  • Page 35 & Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) & Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal, Enhanced Performance, High Frequency, High Density, and DDR-4500+. (Default: Auto) &...

  • Page 36: Settings

    Settings ƒ Platform Power & Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) & PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled.
  • Page 37 & ErP Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: Resume by Alarm, power on by mouse, and power on by keyboard. &...
  • Page 38 ` APP Center Download & Install Configuration & APP Center Download & Install Allows you to determine whether to automatically download and install GIGABYTE APP Center after entering the operating system. Before installing APP Center, make sure the system is connected to the Internet. (Default: Enabled) ƒ...
  • Page 39 & PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you can press <Esc> to abort the PXE boot. & Media detect count Allows you to set the number of times to check the presence of media. ƒ...
  • Page 40 & CPU PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 . Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS (Note) automatically configure this setting.

  • Page 41: System Info

    System Info. 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;...

  • Page 42: Boot

    System (Default) & Full Screen LOGO Show 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 Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:"...
  • Page 43 & VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Enables legacy option ROM only. Auto EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. &...
  • Page 44 & Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup.

  • Page 45: Save & Exit

    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. &...

  • Page 46: Chapter 3 Appendix

    ™ Steps: After entering the operating system, make sure your Internet connection works properly and launch the GIGABYTE APP Center. On the "Not Installed\New Drivers" screen, select Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver to install. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue. When completed, restart the system.

  • Page 47: Drivers Installation

    After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of the desktop asking if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via APP Center. Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install Configuration\APP Center Download & Install is set to Enabled.)

  • Page 48: Regulatory Notices

    Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B560 AORUS PRO AX 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...
  • Page 49 European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous bassa tensione 2014/35/UE, Direttiva di apparecchiature radio 2014/53/ substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).
  • Page 50 European Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States. The low band 5.15 -5.35 GHz is for indoor use only.
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  • Page 52: Contact Us

    Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : https://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): https://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): https://www.gigabyte.com/tw GIGABYTE eSupport • To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: https://esupport.gigabyte.com...

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