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B560I AORUS PRO AX
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-B56ARSI-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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  • Page 1 B560I AORUS PRO AX User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-B56ARSI-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 Copyright © 2021 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents B560I AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout ..............4 B560I AORUS PRO AX 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 .................

  • Page 4: B560I Aorus Pro Ax Motherboard Layout

    B560I AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X4 LGA1200 U32_20 DP_HDMI20 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub QFLED QFLASH_PLUS Intel ® U32_LAN 2.5GbE LAN (Note) M2_WIFI Intel B560 ® (Note) (Note) M_BIOS D_LED ® AUDIO Super I/O PCIEX16 F_AUDIO...

  • Page 5: B560I Aorus Pro Ax Motherboard Block Diagram

    B560I AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 4.0 /3.0 Bus (Note) CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200 /3000 /2933 (Note) (Note) (Note) 2666/2400/2133 MHz 1 M.2 Socket 3 LGA1200 CPU (M2A_CPU) (Note) HDMI 2.0 DisplayPort 2 USB Type-C ®...

  • 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

    1-2 Product Specifications LGA1200 package: Š 11th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/Intel Core i7 processors/ ® ™ ® ™ Intel Core i5 processors ® ™ 10th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/Intel Core i7 processors/Intel ® ™ ® ™ ® Core i5 processors/Intel Core i3 processors/Intel Pentium...
  • Page 8 Storage Interface Š CPU: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) (Note) Chipset: Š 1 x M.2 connector on the back of the motherboard (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š...
  • Page 9 I/O Controller I/O Controller Chip Š ® Hardware Voltage detection Š Monitor Temperature detection Š Fan speed detection Š Fan fail warning Š Fan speed control Š * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.

  • Page 10: Installing The Cpu

    Installing the CPU 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 11: Installing An Expansion Card

    Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
  • Page 12 Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button.

  • Page 13: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X4 F_PANEL SPEAKER CPU_FAN F_U32G1 SYS_FAN1/2 F_U32CG1 D_LED F_USB1 LED_C SATA3 2/3/4/5 CLR_CMOS M2A_CPU/M2P_SB (Note) F_AUDIO (Note) The M2P_SB connector is on the back of the motherboard. Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
  • Page 14 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
  • Page 15 5) D_LED (Addressable LED Strip Header) The header 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 V (5V) Data No Pin Connect your addressable LED strip to the header.
  • Page 16 DEBUG PORT 7) SATA3 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. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. Definition SATA3 To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration,"...
  • Page 17 9) 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.
  • Page 18 F_USB30 F_ U 12) F_U32G1 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer.
  • Page 19 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Definition Signal 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.

  • Page 21: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu System Time Setup Menus Configuration Items Hardware Infor- mation Option Description Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 6, or Q-Flash screen. Advanced Mode Function Keys <f><g>...

  • Page 22: Smart Fan 6

    Smart Fan 6 Use the <F6> function key to quickly switch to this screen. This screen allows you to configure fan speed related settings for each fan header or monitor your system/CPU temperature. & TUNE ALL Allows you to apply the current settings to all fan headers. &...

  • Page 23: Favorites (F11)

    & FAN Mode Allows you to set the operating mode for the fan. Adjusts the fan speed linearly based on the temperature. (Default) Slope Adjusts the fan speed stepwise based on the temperature. Stair & FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs.

  • Page 24: 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 25 & No. of CPU Cores Enabled 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) &...
  • Page 26 d Active Turbo Ratios & Turbo Ratio (Core Active) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set to Manual. (Default: Auto) d Per Core HT Disable Setting &...
  • Page 27 & Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to set the power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set to Enabled.
  • Page 28 & Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Auto The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Please note that if the system Normal becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.

  • Page 29: Settings

    Settings ƒ Platform 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.
  • Page 30 & RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) & AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
  • Page 31 & USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) & Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. ƒ...
  • Page 32 & Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) & Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. ƒ Intel(R) Ethernet Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. ƒ...

  • Page 33: 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. & 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 34: Boot

    Boot & Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) & CFG Lock Enables or disables the MSR 0xE2 function. (Default: Disabled) & Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item.
  • Page 35 & 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. &...
  • Page 36 & 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.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Chapter 3 Appendix

    Chapter 3 Appendix Installing Intel Optane Memory and Storage Management ® ™ Steps: 1. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your optical drive. On the Xpress Install screen, select Intel Rapid Storage Technology to install and follow the on-screen instructions to ®...

  • Page 39: Drivers Installation

    Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc 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."...

  • Page 40: Regulatory Notices

    Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B560I AORUS PRO AX Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com...
  • Page 41 Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only European Union (EU) CE-Konformitätserklärung operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain Dieses Produkte mit CE-Kennzeichnung erfüllen folgenden EU- approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential Richtlinien: EMV-Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, Niederspannungsrichtlinie radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should 2014/35/EU, Funkanlagen Richtlinie 2014/53/EU, RoHS-Richtlinie...
  • Page 42 European Community Radio Equipment Directive 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. The low band 5.15 -5.35 GHz is for indoor use only.
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  • Page 44: 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...

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