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Z370 AORUS Gaming 7
User's Manual
Rev. 1003
12ME-Z37ARG7-1003R
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
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  • Page 1 Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-Z37ARG7-1003R 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 3 GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: „ For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Box Contents ........................6 Optional Items .........................6 Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 Motherboard Layout ..............7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Installation Precautions ..................9 1-2 Product Specifications ..................10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 14 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................14 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ..................16...
  • Page 5 Chapter 5 Unique Features ...................89 BIOS Update Utilities ..................89 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility .............89 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............92 APP Center ....................93 5-2-1 3D OSD ........................94 5-2-2 AutoGreen ......................95 5-2-3 BIOS Setup ......................96 5-2-4 Color Temperature ....................97...

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents 5 Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 Four SATA cables 5 I/O Shield 5 One GC-SLI2PL SLI bridge connector 5 One G Connector 5 One digital LED strip adapter cable...

  • Page 7: Z370 Aorus Gaming 7 Motherboard Layout

    Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 Motherboard Layout LED_C2 PW_SW ATX_12V_2X4 KB_MS_USB30 D_LED2 CPU_FAN DLED_V_SW2 SYS_FAN2 RST_SW CPU_OPT CMOS_SW LGA1151 ASMedia ® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller USB31_LAN1 Rivet Networks Killer E2500 ™ Intel ® AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 ASMedia ® USB 3.1 Gen 2...
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  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11 Storage Interface Š Chipset: 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_32G) (M2A_32G) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_32G) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-9 Internal Connectors,"...
  • Page 12 Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Š Connectors 1 x DisplayPort Š 1 x HDMI port Š 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports Š 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support ™ Š 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) Š...
  • Page 13 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Form Factor Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.

  • Page 14: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • 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.
  • Page 15 B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. •...

  • Page 16: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Male Push Pin Direction of...

  • Page 17: Installing The Memory

    • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (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 18: Installing A Memory

    1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR4 and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR2 DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this motherboard.

  • Page 19: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 20: Setting Up Amd Crossfire ™ /Nvidia ® Sli ™ Configuration

    Setting up AMD CrossFire /NVIDIA Configuration ™ ® ™ A. System Requirements - Windows 10 64-bit operating system - A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver (For the latest GPUs that support the 3-way CrossFire technology, please refer to the AMD website.) (Note 1) - CrossFire...

  • Page 21: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port for USB devices. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP 2.2 content protection mechanisms. It provides improved visuals supporting Rec.
  • Page 22 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Connection/Speed LED: Activity LED: Speed LED Activity LED State...

  • Page 23: Onboard Leds And Buttons

    Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, graphics card, memory, and operating system are working properly after system power-on. If the CPU/VGA/DRAM LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working normally;...
  • Page 24 OC Button (OC) The OC button helps enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most performance from their hardware, but also the absolute most enjoyable OC experience. Press this button to load the most optimized GIGABYTE overclocking configuration for your hardware. Hardware Installation - 24 -...

  • Page 25: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X4 SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 M2M_32G/M2A_32G/M2P_32G CPU_FAN F_PANEL SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN5_PUMP SPDIF_O HPWR_FAN_PUMP F_USB31C CPU_OPT F_USB30 EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 F_USB1/F_USB2 LED_C1/LED_C2 THB_C D_LED1/D_LED2 CLR_CMOS DLED_V_SW1/DLED_V_SW2 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
  • Page 26 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. 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.
  • Page 27 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design.
  • Page 28 6) HPWR_FAN_PUMP (3 Amp Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header) The fan/pump header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. 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.
  • Page 29 B S S 8) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers) Connect the thermistor cables to the headers for temperature detection. B S S F_USB3 F Pin No. Definition SENSOR IN F_USB3 F EC_TEMP1 EC_TEMP2 9) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB (RGBW) LED strip (12V/G/R/B/W), with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.
  • Page 30 10) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Digital LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 digital LED strip, with maximum power rating of 2A (12V or 5V) and maximum length of 5m or maximum number of 300 LEDs. There are 12V and 5V digital LED strips.
  • Page 31 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1.
  • Page 32 F_USB3 F 14) M2M_32G/M2A_32G/M2P_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. To create a RAID array with an M.2 PCIe SSD, you must set up the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. M2M_32G M2A_32G M2P_32G Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. F_USB3 F_USB3 Step 1:...
  • Page 33 Installation Notices for the PCIEX4, M.2 and SATA Connectors: Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M2. sockets. The M2M_32G connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4, 5 connectors; the M2A_32G connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 0; the M2P_32G connector shares bandwidth with the PCIEX4 connector.
  • Page 34 15) 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. Power LED Power Switch Speaker Hard Drive...
  • Page 35 B S_ 16) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis ® S B_ 1 2 3 front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 36 18) F_USB31C (USB Type-C Header with USB 3.1 Gen 2 Support) ™ The header conforms to USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and can provide one USB port. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition VBUS VBUS F_USB3 F_USB30 3 TX1+ TX2+ TX1- TX2- USB 0_ B RX1+ RX2+ RX1- RX2- VBUS SBU1 SBU2 F_USB30 F_ U 19) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5"...
  • Page 37 • 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. 21) THB_C (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connector) ™ This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ Supports a Thunderbolt add-in card.
  • Page 38 B S S 22) 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. B S_ Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values S B_ 1 2 3 • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Startup Screen

    Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F9>: SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the <F9> key to display your system information. <F12>: BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key <h>...

  • Page 41: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Classic Setup The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want.
  • Page 42 B. Easy Mode Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments for optimum performance. In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through configuration items or press <F2> to switch to the Classic Setup screen. BIOS Setup - 42 -...
  • Page 43 M.I.T. 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 44 & Host Clock Value This value changes with the CPU Base Clock setting. & Graphics Slice Ratio (Note) Allows you to set the Graphics Slice Ratio. & Graphics UnSlice Ratio (Note) Allows you to set the Graphics UnSlice Ratio. & CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to set the CPU frequency.
  • Page 45 & CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) & CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. The adjustable range may vary by CPU. &...
  • Page 46 & C8 State Support (Note 1) 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.
  • Page 47 & 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.
  • Page 48 & 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: Normal (basic performance), Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) & Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker, Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual.
  • Page 49 ` Advanced Voltage Settings ` Advanced Power Settings ` Advanced Power Settings & CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU Vcore voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) & VAXG Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU VAXG voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) - 49 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 50 ` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. ` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. ` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. ` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. BIOS Setup - 50 -...
  • Page 51 ` PC Health Status & Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Disabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show Enabled "No" at next boot. & Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to...
  • Page 52 ` Miscellaneous Settings & 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 mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 52 -...
  • Page 53 ` Smart Fan 5 Settings ` Smart Fan 5 Settings & Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) & Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature.
  • Page 54 & Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. & Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of your water cooling system. & Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60 C/140 F, 70 C/158 F, 80 C/176 F, 90...

  • Page 55: System

    System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. & Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings;...

  • Page 56: Bios

    A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup System program. (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:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that...
  • Page 57 & SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
  • Page 58 & Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) UEFI Enables legacy option ROM only. Legacy This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.

  • Page 59: Peripherals

    Peripherals & Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot & OnBoard LAN Controller (Rivet Networks Killer E2500 LAN Chip, LAN2) ™ Enables or disables the Rivet Networks Killer E2500 LAN function. (Default: Enabled) ™ If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled.
  • Page 60 & LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. This feature is supported only with a 5V digital LED strip. Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) Off Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state.
  • Page 61 & Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. & Ipv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. & Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. & Ipv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. & IP6 Configuration Policy Allows you to change IP6 Configuration Policy to Automatic or Manual. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. & PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you can press <Esc> to abort the PXE boot. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 0) &...
  • Page 62 ` SATA And RST Configuration & SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) & SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI C onfigures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.

  • Page 63: Chipset

    Chipset & VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) ® & Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) & DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are: 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) &...

  • Page 64: Power

    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. (Default: Enabled) &...
  • Page 65 & 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: To cancel the password, press <Enter>...

  • Page 66: Save & Exit

    2-9 Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. & Exit Without Saving Press <Enter>...

  • Page 67: Chapter 3 Configuring A Raid Set

    Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 ≥3 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard Size of the smallest (Number of hard (Number of hard drives * Size of the drive drives -1) * Size of drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive the smallest drive...
  • Page 68 B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. To create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (Figure 1). Figure 1 Step 2: To use the EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in "C-1." To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-2." To...
  • Page 69 C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you to quickly configure a RAID array with simplified steps. Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to Peripherals. Press <Enter> on the EZ RAID item. Select the type of hard drives you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press <Enter>. (Figure 2)
  • Page 70 After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press <Enter> on the volume to check for information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 4). Figure 4 Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, press <Enter>...
  • Page 71 C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7).
  • Page 72 Step 3: On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology 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 Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 8). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed).
  • Page 73 Step 5: After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press <Enter> to begin. (Figure 10) Figure 10 After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press <Enter> on the volume to check for information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc.
  • Page 74 Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, press <Enter> on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, press <Enter> on Delete to enter the Delete screen. Press <Enter> on Yes (Figure 12). Figure 12 Configuring a RAID Set - 74 -...
  • Page 75 C-3. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the ® installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. Next, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is set to Enabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
  • Page 76 Step 3: After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 15). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed).
  • Page 77 Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume, press <Y> to confirm or <N> to cancel (Figure 17). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 15.8.0.3010 Copyright(C) Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks :...
  • Page 78 Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore data and system ® operation using a designated recovery drive. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can copy the data from the master drive to the recovery drive; if needed, the data on the recovery drive can be restored back to the master drive.
  • Page 79 Step 3: Press <Enter> under the Select Disks item. In the SELECT DISKS box, press <Tab> on the hard drive you want to use for the master drive and press <Space> on the hard drive you want to use for the recovery drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press <Enter> to confirm (Figure 21).
  • Page 80 Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press <Delete>. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 23), press <Y> to confirm or <N> to abort.

  • Page 81: Installing The Raid/Ahci Driver And Operating System

    3-2 Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. A. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include Intel RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/ ® AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install"...
  • Page 82 B. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 arrays. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array.
  • Page 83 • Restoring the Master Drive to a Previous State (for Recovery Volume only) When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode, you can restore the master drive data to the last backup state when needed. For example, in case the master drive detects a virus, you can restore the recovery drive data to the master drive.

  • Page 84: Installing An Intel ® Optane ™ Memory

    Installing an Intel Optane Memory ® ™ A. 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.
  • Page 85 B-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode, please follow the steps below: Step 1: Step 2: Go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled. If you want Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. to enable the Optane memory installed in the M2M_32G ™...
  • Page 86 Configuring a RAID Set - 86 -...

  • Page 87: Chapter 4 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 4 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and ex- ecute the Run.exe program.) 4-1 Drivers & Software "Xpress Install"...

  • Page 88: Application Software

    Information This page provides detailed information on the drivers on the driver disk. The Contact page provides contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter. You can click the URL on this page to link to the GIGA- BYTE website to check more information on the GIGABYTE headquarter or worldwide branch offices. Drivers Installation...

  • Page 89: Chapter 5 Unique Features

    5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Z370AORUSGaming7.F1) to your USB flash drive, or hard drive.
  • Page 90 Select Q-Flash to access Q-Flash B. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The following procedure assumes that you have saved the BIOS file to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 91 Step 2: The screen will show that the BIOS file is being read from your USB flash drive. Please select Fast or Intact to begin the BIOS update. The screen will then display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS. Step 3: The system will restart after the update process is complete. Step 4: During the POST, press <Delete>...

  • Page 92: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility

    Internet). Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing.

  • Page 93: App Center

    APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard . Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you (Note) to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS.

  • Page 94: Osd

    5-2-1 3D OSD 3D OSD automatically detects and displays your system information during games, allowing you to easily (Note) get hold of your system information without switching between screens. The 3D OSD Interface Using 3D OSD Main Menu: Allows you to enable or disable the 3D OSD feature and to select the type of real-time system information you wish to display.

  • Page 95: Autogreen

    5-2-2 AutoGreen AutoGreen is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings (Note) via a Bluetooth-enabled smart phone/tablet device. When the device is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the system will enter the specified power saving mode. Before using this app, you need to turn on Bluetooth on both your computer and smart phone/tablet device. The AutoGreen Interface Control Tab: The Control tab allows you to select a system power saving mode.

  • Page 96: Bios Setup

    Allows you to enable or disable Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. • Full Screen LOGO Show: Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. • AC BACK: Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.

  • Page 97: Color Temperature

    5-2-4 Color Temperature GIGABYTE Color Temperature is a simple interface which allows you to directly adjust the monitor color temperature and reduce the blue light to protect your eyes. The Color Temperature Interface Using Color Temperature You can use the slider for adjustment. To close the app, click the icon on the top right corner.

  • Page 98: Cloud Station

    Cloud Station (Server) installed. Before You Begin: • To use HomeCloud, GIGABYTE Remote, and Remote OC, you must install GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device. (For Android systems, please download the app from Google Play; for iOS systems, please download it from App Store.)
  • Page 99 Cloud Station: Using HomeCloud Step 1: Launch HomeCloud on the host computer (installed with Cloud Station (Server)), sign in with your Google/ Facebook/Windows Live account or select the account on the Account List. Then enable HomeCloud Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device/remote computer, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on your host computer.
  • Page 100 Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on your computer. Tap on Remote Control to perform the following remote controls:...
  • Page 101 Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on your computer. Tap on Remote OC to perform the following functions:...
  • Page 102 HotSpot HotSpot turns your computer into a virtual wireless access point and allows you to share your connection with your other wireless devices. Make sure your computer has been connected to a network and Wi-Fi is enabled. The HotSpot Interface Using HotSpot: Configuring your host computer: The options are as follows.

  • Page 103: Easytune

    5-2-6 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The EasyTune Interface Tabs Information Description The Smart Boost tab provides you with different levels of CPU frequency to choose to achieve desired system performance. After making changes, be sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect.

  • Page 104: Easy Raid

    5-2-7 Easy RAID The GIGABYTE Easy RAID utility includes the following 'EZ' setups applications that will offer greatly (Note) simplified install and configuration procedures: Disk Mode Switch and XHD. Disk Mode Switch Disk Mode Switch allows you to change the SATA controller disk mode from AHCI to RAID mode even after the hard drive has been installed with an operating system.
  • Page 105 With GIGABYTE XHD , users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA (Note 1) drive is added. All with a simple click of a button, XHD helps to enhance your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. A. System Requirements 1. An Intel Chipset motherboard supporting RAID ® 2. Intel SATA controllers set to RAID mode ®...

  • Page 106: Fast Boot

    5-2-8 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot • BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option in BIOS Setup.

  • Page 107: Game Boost

    5-2-9 Game Boost This app allows you to flexibly manage your applications to optimize your gaming performance by freeing up system resources and memory usage. The Game Boost Interface Using Game Boost Select the application you want to suspend and then click Go to optimize your system for gaming. To revert the computer back to the state it was before, click Revert. In addition, two hotkeys are provided as follows: •...

  • Page 108: Platform Power Management

    5-2-10 Platform Power Management This application allows you to change the Platform Power Management settings in Windows and sync the settings to the BIOS. The Platform Power Management Interface Using Platform Power Management: • Platform Power Management: Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). •...

  • Page 109: Rgb Fusion

    The RGB Fusion Interface Using RGB Fusion • The icon on the top right corner: Allows you to enable or disable the LED lighting. icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on your handheld devices. (Note 2) • Basic : Allows to you to configure the lighting behaviour of all LEDs/armor LEDs.
  • Page 110 • Advanced : Allows you to configure the lighting behaviour and color of the LEDs in each region. You can (Note) save the settings as a profile and create up to three customized profiles. Pulse ─ The selected region LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out. Static ─ The selected region LEDs emit a single color. Flash ─ The selected region LEDs simultaneously flash on and off. Custom ─ The selected region LEDs can customize the Color stop, mode, color, transition and duration. Double Flash ─ The selected region LEDs flash in an interlaced pattern. Off ─ Disable the selected region LEDs. Digital Light ─ Provides multiple digital lighting mode throughout the armor LED and LED strip. Calibration ─ Calibrate LED colors. • Intelligent: LEDs emit various colors based on the condition of your PC. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. Unique Features - 110 -...

  • Page 111: Smart Timelock

    5-2-12 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules and options. The Smart TimeLock Interface Using Smart TimeLock Click the lock icon on the bottom left corner and enter the password .

  • Page 112: Smart Keyboard

    5-2-13 Smart Keyboard GIGABYTE Smart Keyboard allows you to set your own hotkeys using the F1 through F12 keys. You can use the customized hotkeys to change the mouse sensitivity, replace a word or password, open a file or an application, all of which helps to make the most out of your keyboard and mouse. The Smart Keyboard Interface...

  • Page 113: Smart Backup

    5-2-14 Smart Backup Smart Backup allows you to back up a partition as an image file every hour. You can use these images to restore your system or files when needed. The Smart Backup main menu: Button Description Allows you to select the source and destination Settings partition Start Allows you to create a rescue drive Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately File Allows you to recover your files from the backup Recovery...
  • Page 114 Recovering your system with Smart Backup: Steps: 1. Click the System Recovery button on the main menu. 2. Select the location where your backup is saved. 3. Use the time slider to select a time point. 4. Select a partition backup created on the selected time point and click Restore.

  • Page 115: Smart Hud

    5-2-15 Smart HUD GIGABYTE Smart HUD provides you with the ability to watch a video on YouTube or Twitch simultaneously during gameplay by simply setting the URLs on the UI. The easy-to-use UI allows you to memorize frequently used URLs, set window position and size, and change window transparency. Also, you can control Smart HUD videos and volume with hotkeys.

  • Page 116: System Information Viewer

    5-2-16 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operating system. You can also display the hardware monitor information on the desktop to view the system status at any time.

  • Page 117: Usb Blocker

    5-2-17 USB Blocker GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device types on your PC. Devices classes that are blocked will be ignored by the operating system. The USB Blocker Interface Using USB Blocker Select the class of USB device that you would like to block or unblock.

  • Page 118: Usb Dac-Up 2

    5-2-18 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the front or back panel to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). The USB DAC-UP 2 Interface Using USB DAC-UP 2 Click the drop down list on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want to adjust the voltage and choose...

  • Page 119: V-Tuner

    5-2-19 V-Tuner GIGABYTE V-Tuner allows you to easily fine-tune your graphics card in the Windows environment. You (Note 1) can manually overclock the GPU and memory or adjust the fan speed and power settings. It also allows (Note 2) you to monitor your graphics card status at any time. The V-Tuner Interface Using V-Tuner You can manually select the values of each item or use the sliders for adjustment and then click Apply.
  • Page 120 Unique Features - 120 -...

  • Page 121: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Chapter 6 Appendix Killer Control Center The Killer Control Center allows you to view your network connection status and Internet bandwidth and to configure your network settings. After installing the LAN driver, click the Start menu icon and search for Killer Networking>Killer Control Center.

  • Page 122: Configuring Audio Input And Output

    6-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 6-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. (Note) Center/Subwoofer Line In The picture to the right shows the default audio jack Speaker Out assignments. Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Mic In To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you have to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side speaker out through the audio driver.
  • Page 123 Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is completed. B.

  • Page 124: Configuring S/Pdif Out

    * Configuring the Headphone When you connect your headphone to the Line out jack on the back panel or front panel, make sure the default playback device is configured correctly. Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on this icon.

  • Page 125: Configuring Microphone Recording

    2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. Click OK to complete. 6-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager.
  • Page 126 Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone, you can set the Microphone Boost level on the right of the Recording Volume slider. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you want to record sound from your computer).

  • Page 127: Using The Voice Recorder

    6-2-4 Using the Voice Recorder After setting up the audio input device, to open the Voice Recorder, go to the Start menu and search for Voice Recorder. A. Recording Audio 1. To begin the recording, click the Record icon 2. To stop the recording, click the Stop recording icon B.

  • Page 128: Sound Blasterx 720

    6-2-5 Sound BlasterX 720° Launch the Sound Blaster Connect 2 utility from the Start menu or click the icon in the notification area. Dashboard: BlasterX Experience gives you a selection of professionally tuned audio profiles. The customizable audio profiles create a unique and optimal sound experience for popular game titles and most of your playback needs.
  • Page 129 Environment • State-of-the-art multi-environment rendering and reverb modeling offers a realistic and immersive 3D gaming experience to add more immersion to your listening experience. Voice Settings: Improve your voice quality and inject fun into your in-game chats, broadcasts to social media with voice enhancements.

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still...

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting Procedure

    6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or Isolate the short circuit.
  • Page 132 The power supply, CPU or When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor Check if there is display on your monitor. might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer.

  • Page 133: Debug Led Codes

    Debug LED Codes Regular Boot Code Description PEI Core is started. Pre-memory CPU initialization is started. 12~14 Reserved. Pre-memory North-Bridge initialization is started. 16~18 Reserved. Pre-memory South-Bridge initialization is started. 1A~2A Reserved. 2B~2F Memory initialization. Memory installed. 32~36 CPU PEI initialization. 37~3A IOH PEI initialization.
  • Page 134 Code Description PCI Bus initialization is started. PCI Bus hot plug initialization. PCI Bus enumeration for detecting how many resources are requested. Check PCI device requested resources. Assign PCI device resources. Console Output devices connect (ex. Monitor is lighted). Console input devices connect (ex. PS2/USB keyboard/mouse are activated). Super IO initialization.
  • Page 135 Code Description USB device hot plug-in. PCI device hot plug. Clean-up of NVRAM. Reconfigure NVRAM settings. B8~BF Reserved. C0~CF Reserved. S3 Resume Code Description S3 Resume is started (called from DXE IPL). Fill boot script data for S3 resume. Initializes VGA for S3 resume. OS S3 wake vector call.
  • Page 136 Code Description PCH initialization error. Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available. PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources. No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are found. No Console Input Devices are found. It is an invalid password. D9~DA Can't load Boot Option.

  • Page 137: Regulatory Statements

    "end of life" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
  • Page 138 FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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  • Page 144 • G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - Germany • Hungary WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.hu • G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. - U.K. • Turkey WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.tr • Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - The Netherlands • Russia WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru •...

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