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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.
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Box Contents
* 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.
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:
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I/O Controller |
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* 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 memory modules.
Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. The two memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:
Channel A: SODIMM_1
Channel B: SODIMM_2
Due to SoC limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
Connection/Speed LED:
State | Description |
Orange | 1 Gbps data rate |
Green | 100 Mbps data rate |
Off | 10 Mbps data rate |
Activity LED:
State | Description |
Blinking | Data transmission or receiving is occurring |
Off | No data transmission or receiving is occurring |
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Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 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. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)
The motherboard has a 3-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). 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.
These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.
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 and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery cable:
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 the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use the GIGABYTE @BIOS utility, which is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS.
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.
Main Menu Help
The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.
Submenu Help
While in a submenu, press <F1> to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the menu. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu.
(Sample BIOS Version: F1a)
This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time.
System Language
Selects the default language used by the BIOS.
System Date
Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use <Tab> to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the <+> or <-> key to set the desired 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 <Tab> to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the <+> or <-> key to set the desired value.
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.
OnBoard LAN Controller
Enables or disables the onboard 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.
Power Loading
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. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.
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.
Primary Display
Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the onboard graphics.
IGD Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. (Default)
PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI Slot as the first display.
PCIE VGA Workaround
Allows you to increase the compatibility of the PCI graphics card. (Default: Disabled)
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, PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN.
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options.
Trusted Computing
Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
IT8686 Super IO Configuration
This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure the serial port and parallel port.
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature.
CPU/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds.
VCCGI/VCC3/+12V/VCC/Vnn/DDR_VDDQ Displays the current system voltages.
SIO Misc Functions
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)
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 "Open", otherwise it will show "Close." 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.
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 Open field will show "No" at next boot.
Case intrusion Prompt
Allows you to determine whether to display chassis intrusion notification at system startup. (Default: Disabled)
CPU Configuration
CPU Power Management
EIST
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. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Enabled)
Turbo Mode
Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel ® CPU Turbo Boost technology. (Default: Enabled)
C-States
Enables or disables support for C-States. (Default: Enabled)
Enhanced C-states
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C states. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. This item is configurable only when C-States is enabled. (Default: Enabled)
Active Processor Cores
Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable. (Default: Disabled)
Intel Virtualization Technology
Enables or disables Intel ® Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by Intel ® Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled)
VT-d
Enables or disables Intel ® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Disabled)
Network Stack Configuration
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)
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.
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)
Media detect count
Allows you to set the number of times to check the presence of media. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1)
CSM Configuration
CSM Support
Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process.
Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default)
Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only.
Network
Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller.
Do not launch Disables option ROM.
UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default)
Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.
Storage
Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller.
Do not launch Disables option ROM.
UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default)
Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.
Video
Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the graphics controller.
Do not launch Disables option ROM.
UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default)
Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.
Other PCI devices
Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers.
Do not launch Disables option ROM.
UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default)
Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.
USB Configuration
Onboard USB Feature
Enables or disables the onboard USB function. (Default: Enabled)
Legacy USB Support
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: Enabled)
USB Mass Storage Driver Support
Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled)
USB Storage Devices
Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed.
Setup 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. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings.
User Password
Allows you to configure a user 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. 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 the correct one first. When prompted for a new password, press <Enter> without entering any password. Press <Enter> again when prompted to confirm. NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be sure to set the Administrator Password first.
HDD Security Configuration
Displays a list of connected hard drives and allows you to set a password for a specific hard drive. This item appears only when a hard drive is installed.
Secure Boot
System Mode
Displays the current system mode.
Secure Boot
Displays the current secure boot state.
Vendor Keys
Displays the vendor keys.
Attempt Secure Boot
Enables or disables the secure boot function. Secure Boot requires all the applications that are running
during the booting process to be pre-signed with valid digital certificates. This way, the system knows all
the files being loaded before Windows 8 loads and gets to the login screen have not been tampered with.
(Default: Disabled)
Secure Boot Mode
Allows you to configure the secure boot mode. (Default: Customized)
Key Management
This section provides you with configuration options for secure boot key
Setup Prompt Timeout
Allows you to configure the number of seconds to stay in BIOS setup prompt screen. (Default: 1)
Bootup NumLock State
Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On)
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 #1/2
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 supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string.
Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string.
Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities
Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press <Enter> on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that are connected. This item is present only if at least one device for this type is installed.
Fast Boot
Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled)
SATA Support
All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default)
Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
VGA Support
Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.
Auto Enables legacy option ROM only.
EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast 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.
Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast.
PS2 Devices Support
Disable All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
Enable All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast.
NetWork Stack Driver Support
Disable Disables booting from the network. (Default)
Enable Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
New Boot Option Policy
Allows you to determine whether to change the boot order when a new device is added.
Default Keeps the previous boot order settings. (Default)
Place First Set the newly added device as the first boot device.
Place Last Set the newly added device as the last boot device.
Save Changes and Exit
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.
Discard Changes and Exit
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.
Save Changes
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes to save the changes to the CMOS. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
Discard Changes
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes to cancel the BIOS changes. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
Restore Defaults
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes to load the BIOS factory default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
Save as User Defaults
Save to current BIOS settings as user-defined default settings.
Restore User Defaults
Load the user-define default settings for all BIOS options.
Boot Override
Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press <Enter> on the device you select and select Yes to confirm. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device.
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
Allows you to launch the EFI Shell application (shell.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Press <Enter> on this option and the system will restart to the EFI Shell screen automatically.
"Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need.
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