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X570 AORUS MASTER
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-X57AMTR-1002R
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are
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  • Page 1 X570 AORUS MASTER User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X57AMTR-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
  • Page 2 Motherboard X570 AORUS MASTER Motherboard X570 AORUS MASTER May 10, 2019 May 10, 2019 Wireless Module Country Approvals:...
  • 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 docu- mentations: „ 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 X570 AORUS MASTER 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...................69 BIOS Update Utilities ..................69 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ............69 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ............72 5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus ....................73 APP Center ....................74 5-2-1 AutoGreen ......................75 5-2-2 Cloud Station ......................76 5-2-3...

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents 5 X570 AORUS MASTER motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 Four SATA cables 5 One Wi-Fi antenna 5 One G Connector 5 One addressable LED strip adapter cable 5 One RGB LED strip extension cable...

  • Page 7: X570 Aorus Master Motherboard Layout

    X570 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout ATX_12V1 LED_C2 ATX_12V CPU_OPT REAR_BUTTON D_LED2 SYS_FAN1 NOISE SENSOR CPU_FAN RST_SW M2_WIFI USB 2.0 Hub BIOS_SW R_USB Realtek ® R_USB30 Socket AM4 USB31_LAN2 USB31_LAN1 TYPEC SYS_FAN2 AUDIO Intel ® M_BIOS B_BIOS X570 AORUS MASTER PCIEX16...
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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 ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules Š 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.) Audio Realtek ALC1220-VB codec ®...
  • Page 11 Expansion Slots Integrated in the Chipset (PCIEX4/PCIEX1): 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 /3.0 and running at x4 (Note 1) (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 /3.0 (Note 1) Multi-Graphics Support for NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI and 2-Way NVIDIA technologies...
  • Page 12 Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š Connectors 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors Š 1 x CPU fan header Š 1 x water cooling CPU fan header Š 3 x system fan headers Š 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers Š...
  • Page 13 System 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 Please visit the Support\Utility List support lists of CPU, memory mod- page on GIGABYTE's website to ules, 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 Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. Step 1: Step 2: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on one side of the retention frame.

  • 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. Notch DDR4 DIMM A DDR4 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction.

  • 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 ™ ® ™ (Note 1) 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 - CrossFire /SLI bridge connectors (Note 2)

  • Page 21: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the system is not powered on. Clear CMOS Button Use this button to clear the CMOS values (e.g. BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed.
  • Page 22 USB 3.1 Gen 2 /Gen 1 Type-A Port (Red) (Note) The USB 3.1 Gen 2 /Gen 1 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible (Note) to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN1) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate.

  • Page 23: Onboard Buttons, Switches And Leds

    B S S 1 2 3 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking, helping to 1 2 3 reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active.
  • Page 24 Quick Button This motherboard has 2 quick buttons: power button and reset button. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. PW_SW PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW...

  • Page 25: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V/ATX_12V1 M2A_SOCKET/M2B_SOCKET/M2C_SOCKET F_PANEL CPU_FAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1/2/4 F_USB31C SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 CPU_OPT F_USB1/F_USB2 EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 LED_C1/LED_C2 D_LED1/D_LED2 NOISE SENSOR SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 CLR_CMOS 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/ATX_12V1/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.
  • Page 27 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/4 (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) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan 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).
  • Page 29 8) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power DEBUG PORT rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m. DEBUG PORT Pin No. Definition LED_C2 LED_C1 Connect one end of the RGB LED strip extension cable to the header and the other end to your RGB LED strip.
  • Page 30 9) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating of 5A (5V) and maximum number of 1000 LEDs. Pin No. Definition No Pin D_LED1 D_LED2 Connect your addressable LED strip to the header.
  • Page 31 F_USB3 F 11) M2A_SOCKET/M2B_SOCKET/M2C_SOCKET (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 with 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.
  • Page 32 Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: The availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2 sockets. The M2C_SOCKET connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4/5 connector. Refer to the following tables for details. •...
  • Page 33 12) 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...
  • Page 34 F_USB3 F 13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports 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. Definition MIC2_L F_ U MIC2_R LINE2_R Sense S F_ No Pin LINE2_L Sense B S S Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 14) F_USB31C (USB Type-C Header with USB 3.1 Gen 2 Support) ™...
  • Page 35 15) 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. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer.
  • Page 36 F_USB3 F 17) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Pin No. Definition LAD0 VCC3 LAD1 No Pin LAD2 LCLK LAD3 LFRAME SERIRQ LRESET S F_ 18) 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.
  • Page 37 19) NOISE SENSOR (Noise Detection Header) This header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to detect the noise inside the case. Pin No. Definition Noise Detection Noise Detection Cable For more information on the noise detection function, refer to the instructions in Chapter 5, "Unique Features,"...
  • Page 38 Hardware Installation - 38 -...

  • 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>...

  • Page 41: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode 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 Advanced Mode screen. BIOS Setup - 42 -...

  • Page 43: Favorites (F11)

    Favorites (F11) Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the <F11> key to quickly switch to the page where all of your favorite options are located. To add or remove a favorite option, go to its original page and press <Insert>...

  • Page 44: Tweaker

    Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results.
  • Page 45 & SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by 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: Disabled) & Global C-state Control (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C states.
  • Page 46 ƒ Advanced Memory Settings & Memory Timing Mode Manual allows the memory timing settings on the Memory Subtimings submenu to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. & CLDO_VDDP Control (Note) Allows you to determine whether to manually change the CLDO_VDDP voltage. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &...
  • Page 47 ƒ Advanced Voltage Settings This submenu allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration level, over-voltage protection level, over-current protection level, and PWM frequency. - 47 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 48: Settings

    Settings ƒ Platform Power & AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
  • Page 49 & Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
  • Page 50 & OnBoard LAN1 Controller (Intel GbE LAN Chip, LAN1) ® Enables or disables the Intel GbE 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 51 ƒ Miscellaneous & LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. Off Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. (Default) &...
  • Page 52 ƒ AMD CBS This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. ƒ PC Health & 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. &...
  • Page 53 ƒ Smart Fan 5 & 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: System Info

    System Info. This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. & System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. &...

  • Page 55: Boot

    System (Default) & Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) & Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed.
  • Page 56 & NVMe Support Allows you to enable or disable NVMe device(s). (Default: Enabled) 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. Enables legacy option ROM only. Auto EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM.
  • Page 57 & 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.

  • Page 58: Save & Exit

    Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. &...

  • Page 59: Chapter 3 Configuring A Raid Set

    Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 Minimum Number of ≥2 Hard Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A.
  • Page 60 B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step: Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Under Settings\IO Ports, set SATA Configuration\SATA Mode to RAID (Figure 1). Then save the settings and restart your computer. (If you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled.) Figure 1 C. UEFI RAID Configuration Step 1:...
  • Page 61 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu (Figure 3). Figure 3 Step 3: On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press <Enter> on Array Management to enter the Create Array screen. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed).
  • Page 62 Step 4: On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array and set them to Enabled. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Apply Changes and press <Enter> (Figure 5).Then return to the previous screen and set the Array Size, Array Size Unit, Read Cache Policy and Write Cache Policy.
  • Page 63 After completing, you'll be brought back to the Array Management screen. Under Manage Array Properties you can see the new RAID volume and information on RAID level, array name, array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Figure 7 Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select the array to be deleted on the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility\Array Management\Delete Array screen.

  • Page 64: Installing The Sata Raid/Ahci Driver And Operating System

    Installing the SATA 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 SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/ AHCI driver during the Windows installation process.
  • Page 65 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 and RAID 10 arrays. To replace the old drive, make sure to use a new drive of equal or greater capacity.
  • Page 66 Configuring a RAID Set - 66 -...

  • Page 67: 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 execute the Run.exe program.) Drivers &...

  • Page 68: 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 GIGABYTE website to check more information on the GIGABYTE headquarter or worldwide branch offices. Drivers Installation...

  • Page 69: Chapter 5 Unique Features

    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.
  • Page 70 Click Q-Flash (F8) or select the Q-Flash item on the System Info menu 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 71 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 72: 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 73: Using Q-Flash Plus

    1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your USB flash drive, and rename it to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32/16 file system.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Autogreen

    5-2-1 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 76: 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 77 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 78 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 79 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 80 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 81: Easytune

    5-2-3 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 82: Fast Boot

    5-2-4 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot 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 83: Game Boost

    5-2-5 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 84: Rgb Fusion

    • The icon on the top right corner: Allows you to return to the main menu. icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on your handheld devices. (Note 2) •...
  • Page 85 • Options for controlling the LEDs on the motherboard and digital LED strip. Click the motherboard icon for further settings. (Note) Select your desired area and select the LED color/ lighting behaviour on the right section of the screen. Static The selected region LEDs emit a single color.

  • Page 86: Smart Keyboard

    5-2-7 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 87: Smart Backup

    5-2-8 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 88 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 89: System Information Viewer

    5-2-9 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 90: Smart Survey

    Allows you to check the complete list of collected data. • Sending Device Data to GIGABYTE: Selecting I Agree means you consent to GIGABYTE's collection of your device data. Smart Survey will not collect any data if you select I Do Not Agree.

  • Page 91: Usb Blocker

    5-2-11 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 92: Usb Turbocharger

    5-2-12 USB TurboCharger GIGABYTE USB TurboCharger supports the quick charging technologies of Apple's and Android (Note 1) ™ QC 3.0's smart phones/tablet devices. It allows you to quick-charge your device(s) connected to the front USB 3.1 Gen 1 type A port (s) with the required mode.

  • Page 93: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Chapter 6 Appendix 6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output After you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly. the system will automatically install the audio driver from Microsoft Store. Restart the system after the audio driver is installed. 6-1-1 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.
  • Page 94 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 95: Configuring S/Pdif Out

    Step 2: On the Playback tab, make sure your headphone is set as the default playback device. For the device connected to the Line out jack on the back panel, right-click on Speakers and select Set as Default Device; for the device connected to the Line out jack on the front panel, right-click on Realtek HD Audio 2nd output.

  • Page 96: Stereo Mix

    6-1-3 Stereo Mix The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you want to record sound from your computer). Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on this icon. Select Sounds. Step 2: On the Recording tab, right-click on Stereo Mix item and select Enable.

  • Page 97: Using The Voice Recorder

    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 Audio 1. To begin the recording, click the Record icon 2. To stop the recording, click the Stop recording icon B.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    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...

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting Procedure

    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.
  • Page 100 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 101: 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 102 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 103 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 104 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 105: Regulatory Statements

    Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE.
  • Page 106 FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: 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.
  • Page 107 Canada-Industry Canada (IC): This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 108 European Community Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States.
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  • Page 111: Contact Us

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