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X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
(X870 A STEALTH ICE)
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
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- Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1001 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction ..................4 1-1 Motherboard Layout ................... 4 1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram ................6 1-3 Box Contents ...................... 7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..................8 2-1 Installation Precautions ..................8 2-2 Product Specifications ..................9 2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............13 2-4 Installing the Memory .................. -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout Front View CPU DRAM VGA BOOT U3A_5G POWER QFLED USB 3.2 Gen1 Hub HDMI QF_PLUS Socket AM5 DB_PORT (Note) RESET USB 2.0 Hub U4_40G_DP1 ASMedia USB4 Controller ® U3A_10G U4_40G_DP2 U310G_LAN1 U3C_10G M2_WIFI AUDIO Realtek ®... - Page 5 Rear View SYS_FAN4 CPU_OPT ATX_12V1 ATX_12V CPU_FAN ARGB_V2_3 EC_TEMP2 EC_TEMP1 ARGB_V2_2 FU3C_20G SATA3 SYS_FAN3 FU3A_5G FUSB_2 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN1 F_AUDIO SPI_TPM ARGB_V2_1 DB_SENSE SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL FUSB_1 Temperature sensor - 5 -...
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Page 6: Motherboard Block Diagram
Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0/4.0 (Note) CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) x16/x8/x4 (Note) DDR5 5200/4800 MT/s Switch ASMedia USB4 ® Controller 1 USB Type-C ® with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support AM5 CPU USB 3.2 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 M.2 Socket 3 Gen 1 Hub 2 USB4... -
Page 7: Box Contents
Box Contents 5 X870 AORUS STEALTH 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. -
Page 8: 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 9: 2-2 Product Specifications
™ AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Processors/ ™ AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors ™ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD X870 Š Memory Support for DDR5 5200/4800 MT/s memory modules Š 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) Š... - Page 10 Expansion Slots Š 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU: AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x16 mode ™ AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x8 mode ™ AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode ™...
- Page 11 Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š Connectors 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector Š 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector Š 1 x CPU fan header Š 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header Š 4 x system fan headers Š...
- Page 12 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. & Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.
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Page 13: 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 14: Installing The Cpu
B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 - 17 -... -
Page 18: Back Panel Connectors
No data transmission or LAN Port receiving is occurring (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. - 18 -... - Page 19 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/698/realtek1220-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.
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Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: Internal Connectors
Internal Connectors ATX_12V1/ATX_12V M2A_CPU/M2C_SB/M2D_SB/M2B_CPU F_PANEL CPU_FAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 FU3C_20G FAN5/ 6_PUMP FU3A_5G CPU_OPT FUSB_1/FUSB_2 EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 SPI_TPM LED_C DB_SENSE ARGB_V2_1/ARGB_V2_2/ARGB_V2_3 CLR_CMOS SATA3 0/1 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •... - Page 23 1/2) ATX_12V1/ATX_12V/ATX (2x2, 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 .
- Page 24 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.
- Page 25 6) CPU_OPT (CPU Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header) The fan/pump 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 26 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. • To avoid abnormal LED behavior, do not connect addressable RGB Gen1 LED strips and addressable RGB Gen2 LED strips to the same header at the same time.
- Page 27 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. The SATA connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
- Page 28 M.2 PCIe SSDs. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
- Page 29 • Installing the M.2 rubber pad (applicable only for M.2 connectors without pre-installed thermal pads): a. When using a double-sided M.2 SSD, attach the thick rubber pad to the recommended placement area as shown below. b. When using a single-sided M.2 SSD, first stick the thin rubber pad to the thick rubber pad, and then attach them to the recommended placement area as shown below.
- Page 30 M.2 EZ-Latch Click M2B_CPU EZ-Latch Plus M2B_CPU: Step 1: Turn the M.2 EZ-Latch Click clip clockwise and remove the motherboard heatsink. Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and secure the M.2 EZ-Latch Plus clip in the hole first. Step 2: Remove the protective film from the thermal pad on the M.2 connector.
- Page 31 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 32 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.
- Page 33 16) 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 1 2 3 dealer.
- Page 34 DB_SENSE For more information on the noise detection function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "FAN Control." Before connecting the cable to the header, make sure to remove the jumper cap; re-place the jumper cap if the header is not in use.
- Page 35 Reset The reset jumper 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. - 35 -...
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Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: Chapter 4 Installing The Operating System And Drivers
Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive. -
Page 39: 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 40: Chapter 5 Appendix
An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note) Only available on NVMe SSDs with the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Processors. ™ & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/1080/amd800-raid.html - 40 -... -
Page 41: 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 42 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 43 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 44 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.
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Page 45: Regulatory Notices
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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 46 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 47 European Community Directive R&TTE Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN 5.15 GHz–5.35 GHz and/or Wi-Fi 6E Low Power Indoor 5.945 GHz–6.425 GHz (or 5.925 GHz–6.425 GHz in UK) frequency bands are restricted for indoor use only in all countries listed in the matrix below.
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Page 48: Contact Us
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