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Unique Features
BIOS Update Utilities .................................................................................................... 2
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Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...............................................................2
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Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ...............................................................5
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Using Q-Flash Plus ...................................................................................................6
APP Center ................................................................................................................... 7
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3D OSD ....................................................................................................................8
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AutoGreen ................................................................................................................9
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Cloud Station ..........................................................................................................10
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EasyTune................................................................................................................15
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Fast Boot ................................................................................................................16
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Game Boost ............................................................................................................17
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RGB Fusion ............................................................................................................18
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Smart TimeLock......................................................................................................20
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Smart Keyboard ......................................................................................................21
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Smart Backup .........................................................................................................22
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Smart HUD .............................................................................................................24
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System Information Viewer .....................................................................................25
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USB Blocker ...........................................................................................................26
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USB DAC-UP 2 ......................................................................................................27
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V-Tuner ...................................................................................................................28
Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison. The software setup
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Unique Features BIOS Update Utilities ....................2 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...............2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ...............5 Using Q-Flash Plus ....................6 APP Center ........................7 3D OSD ........................8 AutoGreen ........................9 Cloud Station ......................10 EasyTune........................15 Fast Boot ........................16 Game Boost ......................17 RGB Fusion ......................18... -
Page 2: Bios Update Utilities
Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. X470AORUSGAMING5WIFI.F1) to your USB flash drive, or hard drive. - Page 3 Select Q-Flash to access Q-Flash B. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The following procedure assumes that you have saved the BIOS file to a USB flash drive.
- Page 4 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. •...
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Page 5: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility
If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. -
Page 6: 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 and it must be a USB 2.0 flash drive. -
Page 7: 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 8: Osd
3D OSD 3D OSD automatically detects and displays your system information during games, allowing you to easily (Note) get hold of your system information without switching between screens. The 3D OSD Interface Using 3D OSD Main Menu: Allows you to enable or disable the 3D OSD feature and to select the type of real-time system information you wish to display. -
Page 9: Autogreen
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. -
Page 10: Cloud Station
• Your smart phone/tablet device must have Android 4.0/iOS 6.0 or above version. • The first time you use HomeCloud, GIGABYTE Remote, and Remote OC, you must sign in with your Google/ Facebook/Windows Live account. Be sure to use the same account to sign in on your smart phone/tablet device and computers. - Page 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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.
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Page 15: Easytune
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. -
Page 16: Fast Boot
Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot • BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option in BIOS Setup. -
Page 17: Game Boost
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. -
Page 18: Rgb Fusion
• The icon on the top right corner: Allows you to enable or disable the LED lighting. icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on your handheld devices. (Note 2) •... - Page 19 • Advanced : Allows you to configure the lighting behaviour and color of the LEDs in each region. You can (Note) save the settings as a profile and create up to three customized profiles. Pulse ─ The selected region LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out. Static ─...
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Page 20: Smart Timelock
Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules and options. The Smart TimeLock Interface Using Smart TimeLock Click the lock icon on the bottom left corner and enter the password . -
Page 21: Smart Keyboard
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. -
Page 22: Smart Backup
2-10 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... - Page 23 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.
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Page 24: Smart Hud
2-11 Smart HUD GIGABYTE Smart HUD provides you with the ability to watch a video on YouTube or Twitch simultaneously during gameplay by simply setting the URLs on the UI. The easy-to-use UI allows you to memorize frequently used URLs, set window position and size, and change window transparency. Also, you can control Smart HUD videos and volume with hotkeys. -
Page 25: System Information Viewer
2-12 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 26: Usb Blocker
2-13 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 27: Usb Dac-Up 2
2-14 USB DAC-UP 2 GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2 allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the front or back panel to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). The USB DAC-UP 2 Interface Using USB DAC-UP 2 Click the drop down list on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want to adjust the voltage and choose... -
Page 28: V-Tuner
2-15 V-Tuner GIGABYTE V-Tuner allows you to easily fine-tune your graphics card in the Windows environment. You (Note 1) can manually overclock the GPU and memory or adjust the fan speed and power settings. It also allows (Note 2) you to monitor your graphics card status at any time.