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X299 AORUS Ultra Gaming User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-X29ARUG-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.
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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. •...
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Registered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx4/2Rx4 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC1220 codec ® ...
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Storage Interface Chipset: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_32G) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support)(M2M_32G) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_32G) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10...
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Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Connectors 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support ™ 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port ...
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* G IGABYTE 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. download the latest version of apps. - 13 - Hardware Installation...
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.
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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. •...
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.) Step 1: Step 2: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four...
• 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.
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• When using a 16-lane CPU: This motherboard supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The four DDR4 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_2_1A, DDR4_4_2A Channel B: DDR4_1_1B, DDR4_3_2B Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR4_4_2A DDR4_2_1A DDR4_3_2B...
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. Notch DDR4 DIMM A DDR4 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install...
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.
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/SLI technology, please refer to the AMD/NVIDIA ®...
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C. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Browse to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is set to On. C-2. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel.
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 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB Type-C Port ™ The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
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Line In (Blue) The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line Out (Green) The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
The OC button helps enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most performance from their hardware, but also the absolute most enjoyable OC experience. PW_SW: Power Button OC Button: Press this button to load the most optimized GIGABYTE overclocking configuration for your hardware. PW_SW - 25 -...
Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2 LED_C1/LED_C2 F_PANEL CPU_FAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 SPDIF_O CPU_OPT F_USB31C SYS_FAN5_PUMP F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 HPWR_FAN_PUMP F_USB1/F_USB2 EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 THB_C M2P_32G/M2M_32G/M2Q_32G D_LED CLR_CMOS DLED_V_SW VROC Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
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1/2) ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2/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.
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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 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.
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6) SYS_FAN5_PUMP (System 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).
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8) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers) Connect the thermistor cables to the headers for temperature detection. Pin No. Definition SENSOR IN EC_TEMP1 EC_TEMP2 9) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 (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.
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B S_ S B_ 10) M2P_32G/M2M_32G /M2Q_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) (Note) 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. B S_ M2P_32G S B_ M2M_32G...
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Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M2P_32G and M2Q_32G connectors. The M2P_32G connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 0 connector.
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11) D_LED (Digital LED Strip Header) The header 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. Pin No. Definition Connect your digital LED strip to the header.
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13) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Extension Cable 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. Pin No. Definition LED_C1 LED_C2 Connect one end of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable to the header and the other end to your RGB (RGBW) LED strip.
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14) 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...
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15) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis 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. Pin No.
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17) F_USB31C (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and can provide one USB port. F_USB3 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition VBUS VBUS USB 0_ B TX1+ TX2+ TX1- TX2- RX1+ RX2+ RX1- RX2- VBUS SBU1 SBU2 1 2 3 F_USB30 F_ U 18) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and each header can provide two USB ports.
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B S S 19) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. B S_ Pin No. Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY- S B_ 1 2 3 USB DX+ USB DY+ No Pin...
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B S S F_USB3 F 21) THB_C (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connector) ™ This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ Supports a Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ 22) 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.
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23) 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 S Open: Normal F_USB3 F Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
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.
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>...
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.
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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 - 44 -...
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.
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& PCIe/DMI/PEG Frequency Allows you to manually set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in 0.01 MHz increments. & BCLK Coarse Ratio (Note) This value is determined by multiplying the PCIe/DMI/PEG Frequency value by several preset host clock multipliers.
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& AVX Offset (Note) AVX offset is the negative offset of AVX ratio. & AVX 512 (Note) Allows you to configure AVX 512 instructions. (Default: Auto) & TJ-Max Offset (Note) Allows you to fine-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: 0) & CPU PLL Trim /MC PLL Trim /PLL Trim Threshold (Note) (Note) (Note) Allows you to fine-tune CPU/MC PLL related settings. (Default: Auto) & Turbo Residency Tweak LUT0~LUT3 (Note) Allows you to fine-tune the Turbo Residency related settings. (Default: Auto) &...
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& No. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel multi-core CPU (the number of CPU ® cores may vary by CPU). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that ®...
& CPU EIST Function (Note 1) 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: Auto) &...
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` Advanced Memory Settings & Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , System Memory Multiplier, Memory Ref Clock, (Note) Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) , Memory Frequency(MHz) (Note) The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu.
& Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) & Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &...
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` Advanced Voltage 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) & CPU Vcore Protection Allows you to set the over-current protection level for the CPU Vcore voltage. The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 400.0mV.
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& DDR CH(A/B) Voltage Protection Allows you to set the over-current protection level for Channel A and Channel B memory voltage. The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 400.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & DDR CH(C/D) Voltage Protection (Note) Allows you to set the over-current protection level for Channel C and Channel D memory voltage. The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 400.0mV.
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& DDR VPP CH(A/B) PWM Switch Rate Allows you to set the PWM frequency for Channel A and Channel B memory VPP voltage. The adjustable range is from 300.0KHz to 500.0KHz. (Default: Auto) & DDR CH(C/D) PWM Switch Rate (Note) Allows you to set the PWM frequency for Channel C and Channel D memory VPP voltage.
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` 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...
` 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) ` Smart Fan 5 Settings BIOS Setup - 56 -...
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& 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. You can adjust Normal the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements.
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;...
A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. 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:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that...
& 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.
& 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 legacy option ROM only. Legacy Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) UEFI This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.
Peripherals & Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card. Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4_1 slot as the first display. PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_2 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4_2 slot as the first display. PCIe 4 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. PCIe 5 Slot & EZ RAID Allows you to quickly set up a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. & RGB Fusion Allows you to set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard. Disables this function. Off Pulse Mode All LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out.
` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). ` 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) &...
` 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. (Note) Intel RST Premium Enables RAID for the SATA controller.
Chipset & VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) ® & Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled.
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) &...
& 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>...
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. &...
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...
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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). Then save the settings and restart your computer.
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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).
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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>...
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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 - 76 -...
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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. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-I> to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). Press <Ctrl> + <I> to enter the RAID Configuration Utility.
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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).
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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 - 15.7.0.2925 Copyright(C) Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks :...
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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.
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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).
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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.
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/ ®...
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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.
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• 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.
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.
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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 install the Optane memory in the M2P_32G or M2Q_32G connector first and follow the steps below: ™ Step 1: Step 2: After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration and Support under the BIOS menu is disabled.
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 execute the Run.exe program.) Drivers &...
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 GIGABYTE website to check more information on the GIGABYTE headquarter or worldwide branch offices. Drivers Installation...
Chapter 5 Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash and @BIOS . GIGABYTE Q-Flash ™ ™ and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode.
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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. Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. In the main screen of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. • The Save BIOS option allows you to save the current BIOS file. •...
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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>...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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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.
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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:...
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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:...
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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.
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.
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.
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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 ®...
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.
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: •...
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). •...
• 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) •...
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• 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.
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 .
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...
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...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
5-2-18 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.
Chapter 6 Appendix 6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Center/Subwoofer Line In The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back Speaker Out panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out (Note) The picture to the right shows the default audio jack Mic In Side Speaker assignments.
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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. Configuring Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab. C. Enabling Smart Headphone Amp The Smart Headphone Amp feature automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, whether earbuds or high-end headphones to provide optimal audio dynamics.
* 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. Select Playback devices. Step 2: On the Playback tab, make sure your headphone is set as the default playback device.
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. 6-1-3 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.
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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).
6-1-4 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 Sound 1. To begin the recording, click the Record icon 2. To stop the recording, click the Stop recording icon B.
6-1-5 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.
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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.
Troubleshooting 6-2-1 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 on.
6-2-2 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.
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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.
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.
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FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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