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X570S AORUS MASTER
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-X57SMTR-1001R
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 X570S AORUS MASTER User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-X57SMTR-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 Box Contents ........................5 Optional Items .........................5 X570S AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout ...............6 X570S AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram ..........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...
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation ..................71 Chapter 5 Unique Features ..................73 BIOS Update Utilities ..................73 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility .............73 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............76 5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus ....................77 APP Center ....................... 78 5-2-1 EasyTune........................80 5-2-2...

  • Page 5: Box Contents

    Box Contents 5 X570S AORUS MASTER motherboard 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 Four SATA cables 5 One antenna 5 One G Connector 5 One RGB LED strip extension cable 5 One noise detection cable 5 Two Velcro cable ties 5 Two thermistors cables 5 M.2 screws...

  • Page 6: X570S Aorus Master Motherboard Layout

    X570S AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout ATX_12V1 SYS_FAN7_PUMP SYS_FAN8_PUMP LED_C2 ATX_12V CPU_OPT REAR_BUTTON D_LED2 SYS_FAN1 CPU_FAN PW_SW RST_SW M2_WIFI NOISE SENSOR USB 2.0 Hub DB_PORT (Note) USB20 Socket AM4 U320G U32G2 ASMedia USB 3.2 ® Gen 2x2 Controller U32G2_LAN Intel ®...

  • Page 7: X570S Aorus Master Motherboard Block Diagram

    X570S AORUS MASTER Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 4.0 /3.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (300 MHz) (Note) DDR4 3200 /2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz (Note) Switch 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) BIOS AM4 CPU 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A ® Super I/O 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1...
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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

    1-2 Product Specifications AMD Socket AM4, support for: Š AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Processors/ ™ AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series Processors/ ™ AMD Ryzen 3000 Series Processors/ ™ AMD Ryzen 3000 G-Series Processors/ ™ AMD Ryzen 2000 Series Processors/ ™ AMD Ryzen 2000 G-Series Processors ™ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD X570 Š...
  • Page 11 Expansion Slots Š 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX8), integrated in the CPU: A MD Ryzen 5000 Series Processors/AMD Ryzen 3000 Series Processors ™ ™ support PCIe 4.0 x8 mode AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series Processors/AMD Ryzen 2000 Series Processors ™ ™ support PCIe 3.0 x8 mode AMD Ryzen 3000 G-Series Processors/AMD Ryzen 2000 G-Series Processors ™...
  • Page 12 Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: Š 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 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...
  • Page 13 Hardware Voltage detection Š Monitor Temperature detection Š Fan speed detection Š Water cooling flow rate detection Š Overheating warning Š Fan fail warning Š Fan speed control Š * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.

  • Page 14: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    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 Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on one side of the retention frame.

  • Page 17: Installing The Memory

    Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install 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.) •...

  • 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.

  • 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 ™ Configuration

    Setting up AMD CrossFire Configuration ™ (Note 1) A. System Requirements - Windows 10 64-bit operating system - A CrossFire-supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - CrossFire-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver - CrossFire 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 RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Connection/Speed LED: Activity LED: Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description Green 2.5 Gbps data rate Blinking...

  • Page 23: Onboard Buttons And Leds

    Onboard Buttons and LEDs Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on. If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED...
  • Page 24 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 Voltage Measurement Points Use a multimeter to measure the following motherboard voltages. B S S B S S B S S B S S B S S...

  • Page 25: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V/ATX_12V1 M2A_CPU/M2B_SB/M2C_SB/M2D_SB F_PANEL CPU_FAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 F_U32C SYS_FAN5/6/7/8_PUMP F_U32_1/F_U32_2 CPU_OPT F_USB1/F_USB2 EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 LED_CPU NOISE SENSOR LED_C1/LED_C2 THB_C D_LED1/D_LED2 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 Connectors 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.
  • Page 27 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 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_CPU (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header) The header can be used to connect a CPU cooler LED strip or a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m. Pin No. Definition RGB LED Strip Connect the CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip to the header. The power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header.
  • Page 30 10) 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 V (5V) Data D_LED1 D_LED2 No Pin Connect your addressable LED strip to the header.
  • Page 31 F_USB3 F F_USB3 F 12) M2A_CPU/M2B_SB/M2C_SB/M2D_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) T he 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. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. S F_ M2A_CPU S F_ M2B_SB S F_ M2C_SB...
  • Page 32 Installation Notices for the PEIEX4, 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 M2D_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4, 5 connector. The M2C_SB connector shares bandwidth with the PCIEX4 slot.
  • Page 33 13) 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 Hard Drive Reset Power LED Activity LED Switch Chassis Intrusion Header...
  • Page 34 F_USB3 F 14) 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.
  • Page 35 16) F_U32_1/F_U32_2 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 3.2 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 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition VBUS SSRX1- SSRX1+ SSTX2+ SSTX1- SSTX2- SSTX1+...
  • Page 36 F_USB3 F 18) 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_ 19) NOISE SENSOR (Noise Detection Header) This header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to detect the noise inside the case.
  • Page 37 20) THB_C (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connector) ™ This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ Supports a Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ 21) 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.
  • Page 38 22) 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. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.

  • Page 39: 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 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. <F12>: BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key <h>...

  • Page 41: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Advanced Mode The Advanced 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: 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. & Temperature Displays the current temperature of the selected target area. & Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. & Flow Rate Displays the flow rate of your water cooling system. Press <Enter> on Fan Speed to switch to this function. &...
  • Page 44 & FAN/PUMP Stop Enables or disables the fan/pump stop function. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. The fan or pump stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) & FAN/PUMP 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.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) &...
  • Page 47 ƒ Advanced CPU Settings & Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) & 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) & AMD Cool&Quiet function Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to Enabled reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption.
  • Page 48 & CPPC Preferred Cores (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC Preferred Cores feature. (Default: Auto) & Active OC Tuner (Note 2) Enables or disables the Active OC Tuner feature. (Default: Disabled) & Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled.
  • Page 49 ƒ Advanced Memory Settings ƒ Memory Subtimings d Standard Timing Control/Advanced Timing Control/CAD Bus Setup Timing/ CAD Bus Drive Strength/Data Bus Configuration These sections provide memory timing settings. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values.

  • Page 50: Settings

    Settings ƒ Platform Power & 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. Memory Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
  • Page 51 & 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 52 & UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for display. Options are: Auto (default), 64M~2G. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMA Specified. & Display Resolution (Note) Allows you to set the display resolution. Options are: Auto (default), 1920x1080 and below, 2560x1600, 3840x2160. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMA Auto. &...
  • Page 53 & Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This should be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) & Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. ƒ NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. ƒ...
  • Page 54 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 55 & 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) & IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) & TSME Enables or disables TSME support. (Default: Auto) & AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) ƒ...
  • Page 56 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 Enabled show "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...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Boot

    Boot & 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 supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disc and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. & Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) &...
  • Page 59 & 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 All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Disabled Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
  • Page 60 & 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 61: 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 62 BIOS Setup - 62 -...

  • Page 63: 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. Install hard drive(s) in your computer. B. Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D.
  • Page 64 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68: Installing The Raid Driver And Operating System

    Installing the RAID 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 RAID driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the GIGABYTE APP Center to ensure system performance and compatibility.
  • Page 69 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 70 Configuring a RAID Set - 70 -...

  • Page 71: Chapter 4 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 4 Drivers Installation After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of the desktop asking if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via APP Center. Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install Configuration\APP Center Download & Install is set to Enabled.) When the End User License Agreement dialog box appears, press <Accept>...
  • Page 72 Drivers Installation - 72 -...

  • Page 73: 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. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple ™...
  • Page 74 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 75 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 76: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility

    5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. If the BIOS is being updated via the Internet, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet).

  • Page 77: Using Q-Flash Plus

    5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 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 file system.) 3. Connect the power cables to the 12V power connector (connect either one if there are two) and main power connector. 4. Please turn on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the Q-Flash Plus port on the back panel. B. Using Q-Flash Plus Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB flash drive on the Q-Flash Plus port. The QFLED and the Q-Flash Plus button on the rear panel will flash during the BIOS matching and flashing process. Wait for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs will stop flashing when the BIOS...

  • Page 78: 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 79 Running the APP Center In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon in the notification area to launch the App Center utility (Figure 1). On the main menu, you can select an app to run or click LiveUpdate to update an app online. Figure 1 If the App Center is closed, you can restart it by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu (Figure 2). Figure 2 - 79 - Unique Features...

  • Page 80: Easytune

    5-2-1 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. The Advanced CPU OC tab allows you to set CPU base clock, frequency, and voltages, and integrated graphics frequency. You can save the current settings to a profile. You can create up to 2 profiles.

  • Page 81: Fast Boot

    5-2-2 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 82: Game Boost

    5-2-3 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 83: Rgb Fusion

    5-2-4 RGB Fusion This application allows you to enable or specify the lighting mode of the select device while in the (Note 1) Windows environment. The RGB Fusion Interface Using RGB Fusion • The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on your handheld devices.
  • Page 84 • 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. Pulse The selected region LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out. Flash The selected region LEDs simultaneously flash on and off.

  • Page 85: Smart Backup

    5-2-5 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 86 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 87: System Information Viewer

    5-2-6 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. The System Information Viewer Interface Tabs Information Description...
  • Page 88 Unique Features - 88 -...

  • Page 89: 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 90 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 91: Configuring S/Pdif Out

    Step 2: Select Sound Control Panel. Step 3: 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 92: Stereo Mix

    2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Realtek Digital Output screen, Select the sample rate and bit depth in the Default Format section. 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).

  • Page 93: Using The Voice Recorder

    Step 3: On the Recording tab, right-click on Stereo Mix item and select Enable. Then set it as the default device. (if you do not see Stereo Mix, right-click on an empty space and select Show Disabled Devices.) Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Voice Recorder to record the sound.

  • Page 94: Dts:x ® Ultra

    6-1-5 DTS:X Ultra ® Hear what you have been missing! DTS:X Ultra technology is designed to enhance your gaming, movies, AR, ® and VR experiences on headphones and speakers. It delivers an advanced audio solution that renders sounds above, around, and close to you, stepping up your game play to new levels. Now with support for Microsoft Spatial sound.
  • Page 95 B. Using DTS Sound Unbound Installing DTS Sound Unbound Step 1: Connect your headphones to the front panel line out jack and make sure your Internet connection works properly, Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on the icon. Click on Spatial Sound and then select DTS Sound Unbound.

  • Page 96: 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 Q: How do I clear the CMOS values? A: For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS button, press this button to clear the CMOS values (before doing this, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord).

  • Page 97: 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 98 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 99: 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. 3B~3E PCH PEI initialization. 3F~4F Reserved. DXE Core is started. NVRAM initialization. Installation of the PCH runtime services. 63~67 CPU DXE initialization is started.
  • Page 100 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. USB initialization is started. Issue reset during USB initialization process. Detect and install all currently connected USB devices. Activated all currently connected USB devices.
  • Page 101 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 102 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. Flash update is failed.

  • Page 103: Regulatory Notices

    Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: X570S AORUS MASTER 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 FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators.
  • Page 104 Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate European Union (EU) CE-Konformitätserklärung using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for Dieses Produkte mit CE-Kennzeichnung erfüllen folgenden EU-Richtlinien: the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference EMV-Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2014/35/EU, to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen so that Funkanlagen Richtlinie 2014/53/EU, RoHS-Richtlinie 2011/65/EU erfüllt the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that...
  • Page 105 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. Wireless module manufacturer: Intel Corporation SAS ® Wireless module model name: AX210NGW Taiwan NCC Wireless Statements / 無線設備警告聲明： 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特 性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至 無干擾時方得繼續使用。前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或 工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 Korea KCC NCC Wireless Statement: 5,25GHz - 5,35 GHz 대역을 사용하는 무선 장치는 실내에서만 사용하도록 제한됩니다. Japan Wireless Statement: 5.15 GHz 帯 ~ 5.35 GHz 帯: 屋内のみの使用。...
  • Page 106 Appendix - 106 -...

  • Page 107: Contact Us

    Contact Us • GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. • NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. - China Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., WEB address: https://www.gigabyte.cn/ Shanghai New Taipei City 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 TEL: +86-21-63400912 FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 FAX: +86-21-63400682 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : Beijing https://esupport.gigabyte.com TEL: +86-10-62102838 WEB address (English): https://www.gigabyte.com...
  • Page 108 • G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - Germany • Hungary WEB address: https://www.gigabyte.com/de WEB address: http://hu.gigabyte.com/ • G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. - U.K. • Turkey WEB address: https://www.gigabyte.com/uk WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.com.tr/ • Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - The Netherlands • Russia WEB address: https://www.gigabyte.com/nl WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.ru/ • GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE - France • Poland WEB address: https://www.gigabyte.com/fr WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.pl/ •...

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