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B450M AORUS ELITE
User's Manual
Rev. 1201
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of a global citizen.
Also, 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 Rev. 1201 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of a global citizen. Also, 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents B450M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Layout ..............4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................5 Installation Precautions ..................5 Product Specifications ..................6 Installing the CPU .................... 9 Installing the Memory ..................9 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 10 Back Panel Connectors .................. 10 Internal Connectors ..................

  • Page 4: B450M Aorus Elite Motherboard Layout

    F_USB1 F_USB30 Box Contents 5 B450M AORUS ELITE motherboard 5 Two SATA cables 5 User's Manual 5 I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

  • Page 5: 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 6: 1-2 Product Specifications

    Š non-ECC mode) 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: Š (Note)
  • Page 7 Storage Interface Š Integrated in the CPU: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SOCKET) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (ASATA3 1/2) Integrated in the Chipset: Š 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x2 SSD support) (M2B_SOCKET) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1/2/3) Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10...
  • Page 8 Š Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm 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 GIGABYTE's website Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\ Utility page on GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Installing An Expansion Card

    Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 2 Modules DS/SS DS/SS 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) 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.
  • Page 11 • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 11 -...

  • Page 12: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V M2A_SOCKET/M2B_SOCKET F_PANEL CPU_FAN SPDIF_O SYS_FAN1/2/3 F_AUDIO LED_CPU F_USB30 LED_C F_USB1/F_USB2 D_LED1/D_LED2 DLED_V_SW1/DLED_V_SW2 COMA ASATA3 1/2 SPEAKER SATA3 0/1/2/3 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 13 1/2) ATX_12V/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 14 LED strip. For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
  • Page 15 8) DLED_V_SW1/DLED_V_SW2 (Addressable LED Strip Power Select Jumpers) The jumpers allow you to select the supply voltage of the D_LED1 and D_LED2 headers. Be sure to verify the voltage requirements of your addressable LED strip and set the correct voltage with this jumper before connection.
  • Page 16 12) M2A_SOCKET/M2B_SOCKET (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive.
  • Page 17 13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, 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. • PLED (Power LED): Power LED Power Switch Connects to the power status indicator on the...
  • Page 18 15) 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 19 F_USB3 F 18) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition LAD0 LAD3 VCC3 LAD1 LFRAME No Pin LAD2 SERIRQ LCLK LRESET S F_ 19) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable.
  • Page 20 21) 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 •...

  • Page 21: 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 22: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu System Time Setup Menus Hardware Information Configuration Items Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to enter Easy Mode, select BIOS default language, configure fan settings, or enter Q-Flash. Classic Setup Function Keys <f><g> Move the selection bar to select a setup menu <h><i>...
  • Page 23 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 24 ` Advanced CPU Settings & CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. & Core Performance Boost (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology.
  • Page 25 ` Advanced Memory Settings & Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) (Note) The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. & XMP High Frequency Support (Note) Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. This item is configurable only when Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2.
  • Page 26 & 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) ` Smart Fan 5 & Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) & Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.

  • Page 27: 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. & System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. &...

  • Page 28: Bios

    A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup System program. (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) - 28 -...
  • Page 29 & Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) & SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
  • Page 30 & Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disables option ROM. Disabled UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only.

  • Page 31: Peripherals

    Peripherals & AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) & Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics.
  • Page 32 & Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space).

  • Page 33: Chipset

    & IPSEC Certificate Enables or disables the Internet Protocol Security. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. & PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you can press <Esc> to abort the PXE boot. &...
  • Page 34 & UMA Mode (Note) Specify the UMA mode. Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Auto UMA Specified Sets the UMA Frame Buffer Size. UMA Auto Sets the display resolution. This item is configurable only when Integrated Graphics is set to Forces. &...

  • Page 35: Power

    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. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power.
  • Page 36 & Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Instant-Off Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.

  • 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 3-1 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 Before you begin, please prepare the following items:...
  • Page 39 4. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first and click Next to load the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver. Finally, continue the OS installation. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 39 -...

  • Page 40: 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.)

  • Page 41: Regulatory Notices

    Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement Diretiva RSP 2011/65/UE. A conformidade com estas diretivas é verificada GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous utilizando as normas europeias harmonizadas. substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).

  • Page 42: 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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