Gigabyte B860 A ELITE WF7 ICE User Manual

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B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

(B860 A ELITE WF7 ICE)

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

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Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1002 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 Chapter 1 Product Introduction ..................4 Motherboard Layout ................... 4 Motherboard Block Diagram ................5 Box Contents ...................... 6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..................7 Installation Precautions ..................7 Product Specifications ..................8 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............11 Installing the Memory ..................
Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout RESET ARGB_V2_2 QF_PLUS SYS_FAN1 12V_2X4_2 CPU_OPT POWER QFLED CPU_FAN 12V_2X4_1 USB 2.0 Hub DB_PORT (Note) CPU DRAM DP_HDMI VGA BOOT LGA1851 U4C_40G U3A_5G USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub U310G_LAN M2_WIFI FU3C_10G AUDIO PCIEX16 Realtek ®...
Page 5: Motherboard Block Diagram
Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (80~800 MHz) DDR5 6400/5600 MT/s 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) LGA1851 CPU 1 USB4 USB Type-C ® ® 1 DisplayPort (Note) with DisplayPort Alt mode (Note) 2 HDMI (Note) BIOS eSPI ®...
Page 6: Box Contents
Box Contents 5 B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE motherboard 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 One antenna 5 Two SATA cables 5 One G Connector 5 Three packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.
Page 7: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 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 8: 2-2 Product Specifications
2-2 Product Specifications LGA1851 socket: Support for Intel Core Ultra Processors ® ™ Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Š Chipset Intel B860 Express Chipset ® Š Memory Support for DDR5 6400/5600 MT/s memory modules Š...
Page 9 Expansion Slots Š CPU: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. Chipset: Š...
Page 10 System ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Form Factor Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU. & Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.
Page 11: 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 12: Installing The Cpu
B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Finger Tab j G ently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. k C ompletely lift up the CPU socket lock- ing lever.
Page 13: Installing The Cpu Cooler
C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.
Page 14: 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 15: Installing An Expansion Card
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. PCIEX16 Slot & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using PCIe EZ-Latch Plus. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/922/removePCIE.html - 15 -...
Page 16: Back Panel Connectors
No data transmission or receiving is occurring 100 Mbps data rate LAN Port (Note 1) Actual support may vary by CPU. (Note 2) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. - 16 -...
Page 17 You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/697/realtek897-audio.html • 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 18: Onboard Buttons And Leds
RESET: Reset Button The reset button provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST (MULTIKEY)" for more information. QF_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state).
Page 19: Status 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. DRAM BOOT CPU: CPU status LED...
Page 20: Internal Connectors
Internal Connectors 12V_2X4_1/12V_2X4_2 F_PANEL F_AUDIO CPU_FAN FU3C_10G SYS_FAN1/2/3 FU3A_5G FAN4_PUMP FUSB_1/FUSB_2 CPU_OPT F_HDMI LED_C SPI_TPM ARGB_V2_1/ARGB_V2_2/ARGB_V2_3 SATA3 4/5/6/7 M2A_CPU/M2Q_SB/M2N_SB 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 21 1/2) 12V_2X4_1/12V_2X4_2/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.
Page 22 For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump. Please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Smart Fan 6" for more information. Pin No. Definition...
Page 23 Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip. For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website. Before installing or removing 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 24 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
Page 25 10) M2A_CPU/M2Q_SB/M2N_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors on the motherboard support only M.2 PCIe SSDs. M.2 EZ-Latch Plus M2A_CPU M.2 EZ-Latch Click M2Q_SB M2A_CPU M2N_SB M2Q_SB M2N_SB • Installing the M.2 rubber pad (applicable only for M.2 connectors without pre-installed thermal pads): a.
Page 26 M.2 PCIe x2 SSD M.2 SATA SSD M2A_CPU M2Q_SB M2N_SB & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using M.2 EZ-Latch Click/M.2 EZ-Latch Plus. M.2 SSD installation with M.2 EZ-Latch Click: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/1048/M.2-EZ-Latch-Click.html M.2 SSD installation with M.2 EZ-Latch Plus: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/920/M2-latchplus.html M.2 SSD removal with M.2 EZ-Latch Plus:...
Page 27 Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN" for more information).
Page 28 12) 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 29 14) FU3A_5G (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 30 S F_ S S_F 16) F_HDMI (HDMI Port) (Note) This port supports HDMI display output, allowing you to connect a display screen inside a computer case. It can support a display screen with a maximum resolution of 1920x1080@30 Hz. The actual supported resolution may vary depending on the display screen you use.
Page 31 Reset The reset jumper provides (RST) you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST (MULTIKEY)" for more information. 19) 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.
Page 32 CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). - 32 -...
Page 33: Chapter 3 Bios Setup
If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. • Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to clear the CMOS values.
Page 34: 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.
Page 35: Chapter 4 Installing The Operating System And Drivers
OS installation process. Refer to the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive.
Page 36: 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 GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC). Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\IO Ports\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader Configuration\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader is set to Enabled.)
Page 37: Chapter 5 Appendix
• A USB thumb drive. The Intel B860 Chipset doesn't include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for ® NVMe SSD storage devices. & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/1090/intel800-raid.html - 37 -...
Page 38: 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 39 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 40 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 stared (called from DXE IPL). Fill boot script data for S3 resume. Initializes VGA for S3 resume. OS S3 wake vector call.
Page 41 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.
Page 42: Regulatory Notices
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B860 A ELITE WF7 ICE 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 43 European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement I prodotti con il marchio CE sono conformi con una o più delle seguenti GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).
Page 44 To identify your Motherboard version or revision number, look for "REV: X.X" printed on the PCB on the top left corner of the Motherboard. For example, "REV:1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Motherboard revision no.: Wireless module manufacturer, model name: B860 A ELITE WF7 ICE rev. 1.0 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL8922AE B860 A ELITE WF7 ICE rev. 1.1 MediaTek Inc. MT7925B22M...
Page 45: Contact Us
Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231 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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