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- Page 1 W480 VISION W User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-W48VSW-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
- Page 2 The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents W480 VISION W Motherboard Layout ................4 W480 VISION W Motherboard Block Diagram ..............5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................6 Installation Precautions ..................6 Product Specifications ..................7 Installing the CPU ..................10 Installing the Memory ..................10 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 11 Setting up AMD CrossFire Configuration ............. -
Page 4: W480 Vision W Motherboard Layout
W480 VISION W Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X4 PW_SW KB_MS_USB20 CMOS_SW CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X2 CPU_OPT SYS_FAN1 RST_SW SYS_FAN3_ PUMP LGA1200 EC_TEMP2 Intel 2.5GbE ® SYS_FAN2 AUDIO PCIEX16 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Intel ® ASMedia ® PCIEX4_1 ASM1061 ® Super I/O Intel W480 ®... -
Page 5: W480 Vision W Motherboard Block Diagram
W480 VISION W Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz Switch LGA1200 CPU 2 DisplayPorts HDMI 1.4 M.2 CNVi 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) Switch 1 PCI Express 2 PCI Express BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s... -
Page 6: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •... -
Page 7: 1-2 Product Specifications
® Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Š Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: ®... - Page 8 Storage Interface Š 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 Š SSD support) (M2M_SB) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~7) Š...
- Page 9 System Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit the Support\Utility List Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory page on GIGABYTE's website to modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
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Page 10: Installing The Cpu
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. -
Page 11: Installing An Expansion Card
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2 Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 2 Modules DS/SS DS/SS 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS... -
Page 12: Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. - Page 13 • If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out using the HD Audio Manager application. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 13 -...
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Page 14: Internal Connectors
Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4 F_PANEL F_AUDIO PMBUS USB30_OB CPU_FAN F_U32C SYS_FAN1/2 F_U32 SYS_FAN3_PUMP/SYS_FAN4_PUMP F_USB1 CPU_OPT THB_C1/THB_C2 EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 SPI_TPM SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 COMA/COMB SATA3 6/7 QFLASH_PLUS SATA_DOM0/1 CLR_CMOS GSATA3 0/1 SATA_SGP1/2 PW_SW/CMOS_SW/RST_SW M2A_CPU/M2M_SB Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •... - Page 15 1/2) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x2, 2x4, 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main F_ U Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
- Page 16 4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
- Page 17 8) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers) Connect the thermistor cables to the headers for temperature detection. Pin No. Definition EC_TEMP1 SENSOR IN EC_TEMP2 9) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
- Page 18 11) SATA_DOM0/1 (SATA DOM Power Headers) The headers can provide power to SATA DOM devices. Pin No. Definition 12) GSATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ASMedia ASM1061 Chip) ® The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
- Page 19 14) M2A_CPU/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive.
- Page 20 15) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. •...
- Page 21 1 2 3 17) USB30_OB ( USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port) The USB port makes it easier to save data, flash the BIOS or install software in open bench testing platforms S F_ whether for extreme overclocking or simply pretesting the PC before final component installation inside a case scenarios where accessing the rear panel IO can be an inconvenience.
- Page 22 USB bracket. S F_ 21) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connectors) ™ S B_ The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ THB_C2 Supports a Thunderbolt add-in card.
- Page 23 QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. 25) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
- Page 24 26) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1.
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Page 25: 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 26: The Main Menu
The Main Menu Setup Menus Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings Function Keys <f><g> Move the selection bar to select a setup menu <h><i> Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on a menu <Enter> Execute command or enter a menu <+>/<Page Up>... - Page 27 M.I.T. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results.
- Page 28 ` Advanced CPU Settings & CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency, FCLK Frequency for Early Power On The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. & CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set the CPU PLL. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &...
- Page 29 & Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications.
- Page 30 & CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, ® the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &...
- Page 31 ` 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) The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. & Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods.
- Page 32 ` 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.
- Page 33 & CPU/System 1/System 2/PCH/PCIEX16/VRM MOS/PCIEX8/EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 Displays the current temperature of the selected target area. & CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/CPU_OPT/system fan speeds. & CPU/System 1/System 2/PCH/PCIEX16/VRM MOS/PCIEX8/EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system/Chipset temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound.
- Page 34 & Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. (Default: CPU) & Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. (Default: 1) & System 1 Fan Control Mode (SYS_FAN1 Connector) Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control Auto mode.
- Page 35 & System_Fan3_PUMP 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 system temperature. You Normal can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements.
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Page 36: System
System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. & Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings;... -
Page 37: Peripherals
Peripherals & PCIE Bifurcation Support Allows you to determine how the bandwidth of the PCIEX16 slot is divided. Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4. (Default: Auto) & Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. - Page 38 ` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). ` Super IO Configuration & Serial Port (Onboard COMA Connector) Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) & Serial Port (Onboard COMB Connector) Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) ` Serial Port Console Redirection This section allows you to enable/disable serial port console redirection for remote server management through a serial port.
- Page 39 ` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. ` AMT Configuration This section allows you to enable/disable Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) for remote ® ® computer management on hardware level and provides you with further configuration options. ` SATA And RST Configuration &...
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Page 40: Chipset
Chipset & VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) ® & Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) & Control Iommu Pre-boot Behavior Enables or disables the IOMMU feature supported by the Chipset. (Default: Disable IOMMU) &... - Page 41 & Wake on LAN Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) & IOAPIC 24-119 Entries Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled) & Aperture Size Allows you to set the maximum amount of system memory that can be allocated to the graphics card. (Default: 256MB) &...
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Page 42: Bios
System (Default) & Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) & Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:"... - Page 43 & VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Enables legacy option ROM only. Auto EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.USB Support &...
- Page 44 & Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup.
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Page 45: Power
Power & Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) & PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) &... - Page 46 & Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disables this function. (Default) Disabled Move the mouse to turn on the system.
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Page 47: 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 48: Chapter 3 Appendix
Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 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... - Page 49 RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press <Esc> or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 49 -...
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Page 50: Installing An Intel ® Optane ™ Memory
Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include Intel RAID driver, you do not need to install separate RAID driver ®... - Page 51 A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode If the SATA controller has been configured in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode, please follow the steps below: 1. After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled. 2.
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Page 52: Drivers Installation
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. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 52 -... -
Page 53: 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 54 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 55 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 56 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.
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Page 57: Regulatory Notices
European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement 2014/30/EU; Diretiva RSP 2011/65/UE. A conformidade com estas diretivas GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous é verificada utilizando as normas europeias harmonizadas. substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP). - Page 58 - 58 -...
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Page 60: Contact Us
Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : https://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): https://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): https://www.gigabyte.com/tw GIGABYTE eSupport • To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: https://esupport.gigabyte.com...