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Motherboard

Z370M DS3H

Dec. 22, 2017

Dec. 22, 2017

Motherboard

Z370M DS3H

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Table of Contents

Z370M DS3H Motherboard Layout ……………………………………………………………………….4

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ………………………………………………………………………….5

1-1 Installation Precautions ………………………………………………………………………… 5

1-2 ProductSpecications ………………………………………………………………………….. 6

1-3 Installing the CPU ……………………………………………………………………………….. 9

1-4 Installing the Memory …………………………………………………………………………… 9

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ………………………………………………………………. 10

1-6 Back Panel Connectors ………………………………………………………………………. 10

1-7 Internal Connectors ……………………………………………………………………………. 12

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ……………………………………………………………………………………..19

2-1 Startup Screen ………………………………………………………………………………….. 19

2-2 M.I.T. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20

2-3 System …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26

2-4 BIOS ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27

2-5 Peripherals ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 30

2-6 Chipset …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33

2-7 Power ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34

2-8 Save & Exit ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 36

Chapter 3 Appendix …………………………………………………………………………………………37

3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet ………………………………………………………………………. 37

3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory …………………………………………………….. 39

3-3 Drivers Installation ……………………………………………………………………………… 40

RegulatoryStatements …………………………………………………………………………………. 41

Contact Us …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 44

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Z370M DS3H Motherboard Layout

* 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.

Box Contents

5Z370M DS3H Motherboard

5Motherboard driver disk 5Two SATA cables

5User’s Manual 5I/O Shield

KB_MS_USB

DVI

HDMI

R_USB30

USB30_LAN

LGA1151

ATX

AUDIO

DDR4_4

DDR4_2

DDR4_3

DDR4_1

ATX_12V_2X4

Intel® Z370

CLR_CMOS

M_BIOS

B_BIOS

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_2

F_USB30

M2A_32G

CODEC

Z370M DS3H

F_PANELF_USB2 F_USB1TPMF_AUDIO

COM

LPT

SPDIF_O

SYS_FAN

CPU_FAN

iTE®

Super I/O

426080

SATA3SATA3

3 1

2 0

5

4

BAT

Realtek® GbE

LAN

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 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.

•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or

warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make

sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic

components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.

•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an

electrostatic shielding container.

•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure

the power supply has been turned off.

•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to

the local voltage standard.

•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware

components are connected.

•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.

•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.

•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation

and/or grounding instructions.

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1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU Support for 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/

Intel® Core™ i3 processors in the LGA1151 package

(Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest CPU support list.)

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset Intel® Z370 Express Chipset

Memory 4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto64GBofsystemmemory

Dual channel memory architecture

SupportforDDR42666/2400/2133MHzmemorymodules

SupportforECCUn-bufferedDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in

non-ECC mode)

Supportfornon-ECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16memorymodules

SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules

(Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory

modules.)

Onboard

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:

- 1xDVI-Dport,supportingamaximumresolutionof1920×1200@60Hz

* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

- 1xHDMIport,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096×2160@30Hz

* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2.

Maximum shared memory of 1 GB

Audio Realtek® ALC887 codec

HighDenitionAudio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

* Tocongure7.1-channelaudio,youhavetouseanHDfrontpanelaudiomoduleand

enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16

2 x PCI Express x1 slots

(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

Storage Interface Chipset:

— 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe

x4/x2 SSD support)

— 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

- SupportforRAID0,RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10

* Referto»1-7InternalConnectors,»fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2andSATA

connectors.

Intel® Optane™MemoryReady

USB Chipset:

— 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through

the internal USB header)

— 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through

the internal USB headers)

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Internal

Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x CPU fan header

1 x system fan header

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector

1 x front panel header

1 x front panel audio header

1 x S/PDIF Out header

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2×6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S

module only)

1 x parallel port header

1 x serial port header

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

1 x DVI-D port

1 x HDMI port

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1xRJ-45port

3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)

I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip

Hardware

Monitor

Voltage detection

Temperature detection

Fan speed detection

Overheating warning

Fan fail warning

Fan speed control

* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you

install.

BIOS 2x128Mbitash

Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

Support for DualBIOS™

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

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Unique Features Support for APP Center

* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported

functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.

— 3D OSD

— @BIOS

— AutoGreen

— BIOS Setup

— Color Temperature

— Cloud Station

— EasyTune

- EasyRAID

— Fast Boot

— Game Boost

— ON/OFF Charge

— Platform Power Management

- RGBFusion

— Smart Backup

— Smart Keyboard

— Smart TimeLock

— Smart HUD

— System Information Viewer

— USB Blocker

— V-Tuner

Support for Q-Flash

Support for Xpress Install

Bundled

Software

Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

cFosSpeed

Operating

System Support for Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 19.3cm

* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout

prior notice.

Please visit GIGABYTE’s website

for support lists of CPU, memory

modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.

Please visit the Support\Utility List

page on GIGABYTE’s website to

download the latest version of apps.

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1-3 Installing the CPU

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.

•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may

locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage

of the CPU may occur.

•SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended

thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard

specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics

card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-4 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.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the

memory to prevent hardware damage.

•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.

If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

DualChannelMemoryConguration

This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory

isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDual

Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

Please visit GIGABYTE’s website for details on hardware installation.

Installing the CPU

Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load

plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

NotchNotch

LGA1151 CPU

Alignment KeyAlignment Key

LGA1151 CPU Socket

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

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The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

ChannelA:DDR4_2,DDR4_4

ChannelB:DDR4_1,DDR4_3

DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable

DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1

2 Modules — — DS/SS — — DS/SS

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.

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory

of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

1-5 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.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.

DVI-D Port (Note)

TheDVI—DportconformstotheDVI—Dspecicationandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz

(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports

DVI—D connection to this port.

HDMI Port

The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio

formats.Italsosupportsupto192KHz/16bit8-channelLPCMaudiooutput.You

can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is

4096×2160@30Hz,buttheactualresolutionssupportedaredependentonthemonitorbeingused.

After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.

(The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)

(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

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USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port

TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0

specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following

describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Line In (Blue)

The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out (Green)

The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to

connectfrontspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.

Mic In (Pink)

The Mic in jack.

Tocongure7.1-channelaudio,youhavetouseanHDfrontpanelaudiomoduleandenablethe

multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE’s website for more

audio software information.

•Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefromyour

device and then remove it from the motherboard.

•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.

Activity LED

Connection/

Speed LED

LAN Port

Activity LED:

Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gbps data rate

Green 100 Mbps data rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

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1-7 Internal Connectors

Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeconnectingexternaldevices:

•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

•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.

•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has

been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

1) ATX_12V_2X4

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) M2A_32G

6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5

7) F_PANEL

F_AUDIO

9) SPDIF_O

10) F_USB30

11) F_USB1/F_USB2

12) LPT

13) COM

14) TPM

15) CLR_CMOS

16) BAT

7

10

2

6

6

16149

1

4

12

5

13

8

11 15

3

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131

2412

ATX

ATX:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)

5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 NC

9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V (Only for 2×12-pin

ATX)

23 +5V (Only for 2×12-pin ATX)

12 3.3V (Only for 2×12-pin ATX) 24 GND (Only for 2×12-pin ATX)

ATX_12V_2X4:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 GND (Only for 2×4-pin 12V) 5 +12V (Only for 2×4-pin 12V)

2 GND (Only for 2×4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2×4-pin 12V)

3 GND 7 +12V

4 GND 8 +12V

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (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 speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For

optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from

overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

•Thesefanheadersarenotcongurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.

CPU_FAN

1

ATX_12V_2X4

41

85

SYS_FAN

1Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 Voltage Speed Control

3 Sense

4 PWM Speed Control

1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2×4 12V Power Connector and 2×12 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,rstmakesurethepowersupplyisturned

off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the

power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.

The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,

the computer will not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high

power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the

required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

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5) M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)

 TheM.2connectorssupportM.2SATASSDsorM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportRAIDconguration.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.TocreateaRAIDarraywithanM.2PCIeSSD,youmustsetupthecongurationinUEFIBIOS

mode.RefertoChapter3,»ConguringaRAIDSet,»forinstructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.

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Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:

Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may

be affected by the type of device installed in the M2A_32G connector. The M2A_32G connector shares

bandwidthwiththeSATA30connector.Refertothefollowingtablefordetails.

Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.

Step 1:

Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole

fortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthenscrewthenutrst.

Step 2:

Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.

Step 3:

Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.

Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.

SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5

M.2 SATA SSD raaaaa

M.2 PCIe SSD

a a a a a a

No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a

a: Available, r: Not available

Connector

Type of

M.2 SSD

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6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)

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 Intel®ChipsetsupportsRAID0,

RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,»ConguringaRAIDSet,»forinstructionsonconguring

aRAIDarray.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5RXN

6RXP

7 GND

Toenablehot-pluggingfortheSATAports,refertoChapter2,«BIOSSetup,»«Peripherals\SATA

AndRSTConguration,»formoreinformation.

SATA3

SATA3

1 0

3 2

5 4

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch,

reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis

front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are

matched correctly.

7) 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.

System Status LED

S0 On

S3/S4/S5 Off

•PW (Power Switch):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may

congurethewaytoturnoffyoursystemusingthepowerswitch(refer

toChapter2,»BIOSSetup,»»Power,»formoreinformation).

•SPEAK (Speaker):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports

system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep

will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.

•PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED):

Connects to the power status indicator

on the chassis front panel. The LED is on

when the system is operating. The LED is

off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state

or powered off (S5).

•HD (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive

is reading or writing data.

•RES (ResetSwitch):

Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer

ifthecomputerfreezesandfailstoperformanormalrestart.

•CI (Chassis Intrusion Header):

Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has

been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.

•NC: No connection.

7 7

11

7

1

7

1

Power LED

1

2

19

20

CI-

CI+

PLED-

PW-

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

PLED+

PW+

Power LED

HD-

RES+

HD+

RES-

Hard Drive

Activity LED

Reset

Switch Chassis Intrusion

Header

Power Switch Speaker

PWR_LED-

PWR_LED+

PWR_LED-

NC

NC

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F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

 ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsHighDenition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.

Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead

of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire

assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 MIC2_L 6 Sense

2 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD

3MIC2_R 8 No Pin

4 NC 9 LINE2_L

5LINE2_R 10 Sense

9) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion

cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and

sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for

digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display

to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information

about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 VBUS 8 D1- 15 SSTX2-

2SSRX1- 9 D1+ 16 GND

3SSRX1+ 10 NC 17 SSRX2+

4 GND 11 D2+ 18 SSRX2-

5 SSTX1- 12 D2- 19 VBUS

6 SSTX1+ 13 GND 20 No Pin

7 GND 14 SSTX2+

10) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header)

 TheheaderconformstoUSB3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.For

purchasingtheoptional3.5″frontpanelthatprovidestwoUSB3.1Gen1ports,pleasecontactthelocal

dealer.

10

20 1

11

Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord

from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

1

2

9

10

Pin No. Denition

1 SPDIFO

2 GND

1

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11) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)

 TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwoUSBportsviaan

optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+

2 Power (5V) 7 GND

3 USB DX- 8 GND

4 USB DY— 9 No Pin

5 USB DX+ 10 NC

•Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2×5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header.

•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord

from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

12) LPT (Parallel Port Header)

The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional

LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1STB- 10 GND 19 ACK-

2AFD- 11 PD4 20 GND

3PD0 12 GND 21 BUSY

4ERR- 13 PD5 22 GND

5PD1 14 GND 23 PE

6INIT— 15 PD6 24 No Pin

7PD2 16 GND 25 SLCT

8SLIN- 17 PD7 26 GND

9PD3 18 GND

13) COM (Serial Port Header)

The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional

COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 NDCD- 6 NDSR-

2 NSIN 7 NRTS-

3 NSOUT 8 NCTS-

4NDTR- 9NRI-

5 GND 10 No Pin

10

9

2

1

1

2

9

10

1

226

25

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12

11

2

1

14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)

You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1LAD0 7LAD3

2VCC3 8GND

3LAD1 9LFRAME

4No Pin 10 NC

5LAD2 11 SERIRQ

6LCLK 12 LRESET

15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)

 UsethisjumpertocleartheBIOSconguration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.

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing

the CMOS values.

•Aftersystemrestart,gotoBIOSSetuptoloadfactorydefaults(selectLoadOptimizedDefaults)or

manuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,«BIOSSetup,»forBIOScongurations).

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

16) BAT (Battery)

 Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,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.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal

object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder,

making them short for 5 seconds.)

3. Replacethebattery.

4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

•Replacethebatterywithanequivalentone.Damagetoyourdevicesmayoccurifthebatteryis

replaced with an incorrect model.

•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself

or uncertain about the battery model.

•When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-)

of the battery (the positive side should face up).

•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

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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congurationsettingsortoactivatecertainsystemfeatures.

When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to

keepthecongurationvaluesintheCMOS.

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.

•@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet

and updates the BIOS.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

•BecauseBIOSashingispotentiallyrisky,ifyoudonotencounterproblemsusingthecurrentversionofBIOS,

itisrecommendedthatyounotashtheBIOS.ToashtheBIOS,doitwithcaution.InadequateBIOSashing

may result in system malfunction.

•It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other

unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system’s failure to boot. If this occurs, try to

cleartheCMOSvaluesandresettheboardtodefaultvalues.(Refertothe»LoadOptimizedDefaults»sectionin

this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

2-1 Startup Screen

The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.

(Sample BIOS Version: E1)

Function Keys

•When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults.

•The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.

There are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can use the <F2> key to switch between the two modes.

The Classic Setup 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. 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congurationitems.

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2-2 M.I.T.

Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall

systemcongurations.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.)

`Advanced Frequency Settings

&CPU Base Clock

 AllowsyoutomanuallysettheCPUbaseclockin0.01MHzincrements.(Default:Auto)

Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU

specications.

&Host Clock Value

This value changes with the CPU Base Clock setting.

&Graphics Slice Ratio (Note)

 AllowsyoutosettheGraphicsSliceRatio.

&Graphics UnSlice Ratio (Note)

 AllowsyoutosettheGraphicsUnSliceRatio.

&CPU Upgrade (Note)

Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Options may vary depending on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto)

&Enhanced Multi-Core Performance

Determines whether to allow the CPU to run at Turbo 1C speed. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure

this setting. (Default: Auto)

&CPU Clock Ratio

Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU

being installed.

(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about

Intel® CPUs’ unique features, please visit Intel’s website.

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&CPU Frequency

Displays the current operating CPU frequency.

&FCLK Frequency for Early Power On

 AllowsyoutosettheFCLKfrequency.Optionsare:Normal(800Mhz),1GHz,400MHz.(Default:1GHz)

`Advanced CPU Core Settings

&CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency, FCLK Frequency for Early Power On

The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings

menu.

&AVX Offset (Note)

AVX offset is the negative offset of AVX ratio.

&Uncore Ratio

Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used.

&Uncore Frequency

Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency.

&CPU Flex Ratio Override

 EnablesordisablestheCPUFlexRatio.ThemaximumCPUclockratiowillbebasedontheCPU Flex

Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled)

&CPU Flex Ratio Settings

 AllowsyoutosettheCPUFlexRatio.TheadjustablerangemayvarybyCPU.

&Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS

automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

&Turbo Ratio (Note)

Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios

accordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)

&Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time

 AllowsyoutosetthepowerlimitforCPUTurbomodeandhowlongittakestooperateatthespecied

powerlimit.Ifthespeciedvalueisexceeded,theCPUwillautomaticallyreducethecorefrequencyin

order to reduce the power. AutosetsthepowerlimitaccordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)

&Core Current Limit (Amps)

 AllowsyoutosetacurrentlimitforCPUTurbomode.WhentheCPUcurrentexceedsthespeciedcurrent

limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the

powerlimitaccordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)

&Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note)

Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto)

&No. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note)

Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of CPU

cores may vary by CPU). AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

&Hyper-Threading Technology (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that

supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode.

AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

&Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note)

Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Enabling this feature allows the processor to ramp up

its operating frequency more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Auto)

(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about

Intel® CPUs’ unique features, please visit Intel’s website.

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&CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)

Enables or disables Intel

®

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt

state.

When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to

decrease power consumption. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

&C3 State Support (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the

CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.

The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure

this setting. (Default: Auto)

&C6/C7 State Support (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the

CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.

The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure

this setting. (Default: Auto)

&C8 State Support (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU

core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The

C8 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure

this setting. (Default: Auto)

&C10 State Support (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the

CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.

The C10 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C8. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure

this setting. (Default: Auto)

&Package C State Limit (Note)

Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis

setting. (Default: Auto)

&CPU Thermal Monitor (Note)

Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled,

the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS

automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

&Ring to Core offset (Down Bin)

 AllowsyoutodeterminewhethertodisabletheCPURingratioauto-downfunction.Auto lets the BIOS

automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

&CPU EIST Function (Note)

Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel®

EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease

average power consumption and heat production. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.

(Default: Auto)

&Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/EnergyEfcientTurbo (Note)

Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings.

&Voltage Optimization

 Allowsyoutodeterminewhethertoenablevoltageoptimizationtoreducepowerconsumption.(Default:

Auto)

&Hardware Prefetcher

Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the

memory into the cache. (Default: Auto)

(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about

Intel® CPUs’ unique features, please visit Intel’s website.

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&Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Allows you to determine whether to enable the adjacent cache line prefetch mechanism that lets the

processor retrieve the requested cache line as well as the subsequent cache line. (Default: Enabled)

&ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) (Note)

Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when

enabled.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

Prole1  UsesProle1settings.

Prole2 (Note) UsesProle2settings.

&System Memory Multiplier

Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD

data. (Default: Auto)

&Memory Ref Clock

Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto)

&Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266)

Enabled allows Qclk to run in odd frequency. (Default: Auto)

&Memory Frequency (MHz)

 Therstmemoryfrequencyvalueisthenormaloperatingfrequencyofthememorybeingused;thesecond

is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings.

`Advanced Memory Settings

&ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) (Note), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Ref Clock,

Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266), Memory Frequency(MHz)

The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings

menu.

&Memory Boot Mode (Note)

Provides memory detection and training methods.

Auto    LetstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default)

Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Please note that if the system

becomes unstable or unbootable, 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 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

EnableFastBoot Skipmemorydetectionandtraininginsomespeciccriteriaforfastermemory

boot.

Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot.

&Realtime Memory Timing

 Allowsyoutone-tunememorytimingsaftertheBIOSstage.(Default:Auto)

&Memory Enhancement Settings

 Providesseveralmemoryperformanceenhancementsettings:Normal(basicperformance),RelaxOC,

Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal)

&Memory Timing Mode

Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker, Channel Interleaving, Rank

Interleaving,andmemorytimingsettingsbelowtobecongurable.Optionsare:Auto(default),Manual,

Advanced Manual.

(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature.

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&ProleDDRVoltage

When using a non-XMP memory module or ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value

isdisplayedaccordingtoyourmemoryspecication.WhenExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to

Prole1 or Prole2, the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the XMP memory.

&Memory Multiplier Tweaker

Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto)

&Channel Interleaving

Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access

different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS

automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

&Rank Interleaving

Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different

ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically

congurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

`Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings

This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting

screensarecongurableonlywhenMemory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced 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.

`Advanced Voltage Settings

`Advanced Power Settings

&CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration

 AllowsyoutocongureLoad-LineCalibrationfortheCPUVcorevoltage.Selectingahigherlevelkeeps

the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS

automaticallycongurethissettingandsetsthevoltagefollowingIntel’sspecications.(Default:Auto)

&VAXG Loadline Calibration

 AllowsyoutocongureLoad-LineCalibrationfortheCPUVAXGvoltage.Selectingahigherlevelkeeps

the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS

automaticallycongurethissettingandsetsthevoltagefollowingIntel’sspecications.(Default:Auto)

`CPU Core Voltage Control

This section provides CPU voltage control options.

`Chipset Voltage Control

This section provides Chipset voltage control options.

`DRAM Voltage Control

This section provides memory voltage control options.

`Internal VR Control

ThissectionprovidesVRvoltagecontroloptions.

`PC Health Status

&Reset Case Open Status

Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default)

Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Openeldwill

show»No»atnextboot.

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&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eld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 to

the CMOS, and then restart your system.

& CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG

Displays the current system voltages.

`Miscellaneous Settings

&Max Link Speed

Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation

modeissubjecttothehardwarespecicationofeachslot.AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis

setting. (Default: Auto)

&3DMark01 Enhancement

Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled)

`Smart Fan 5 Settings

&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.

Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. You can adjust

the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements.

(Default)

Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.

Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph.

Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds.

&Fan Control Use Temperature Input

Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control.

&Temperature Interval

Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change.

&Fan Control mode

Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal

control mode. (Default)

Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan.

PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan.

&Fan Stop

Enables or disables the fan stop function. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve.

The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled)

&Temperature

Displays the current temperature of the selected target area.

&Fan Speed

Displays current fan speeds.

&Temperature Warning Control

Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit

warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.

&Fan Fail Warning

Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan

connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)

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2-3 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.

&Access Level

Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is

set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all

BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.

&System Language

Selects the default language used by the BIOS.

&System Date

Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use <Enter> to switch

betweentheMonth,Date,andYeareldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>keytosetthedesired

value.

&System Time

Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Use

<Enter>toswitchbetweentheHour,Minute,andSecondeldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>

key to set the desired value.

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2-4 BIOS

&Bootup NumLock State

Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On)

&Security Option

 Specieswhetherapasswordisrequiredeverytimethesystemboots,oronlywhenyouenterBIOSSetup.

Afterconguringthisitem,setthepassword(s)undertheAdministrator Password/User Password item.

Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program.

System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup 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)

&Boot Option Priorities

 Speciestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.RemovablestoragedevicesthatsupportGPT

formatwillbeprexedwith«UEFI:»stringonthebootdevicelist.Tobootfromanoperatingsystemthat

supportsGPTpartitioning,selectthedeviceprexed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diskandisprexedwith«UEFI:»

string.

& Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities

 Speciesthebootorderforaspecicdevicetype,suchasharddrives,opticaldrives,oppydiskdrives,

and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press <Enter> on this item to enter the submenu that

presents the devices of the same type that are connected. This item is present only if at least one device

for this type is installed.

&Fast Boot

Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup

speed. (Default: Disabled)

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&SATA Support

Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS

boot process completes.

All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.

(Default)

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

&VGA Support

Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.

Auto    EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.

EFIDriver   EnablesEFIoptionROM.(Default)

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

&USB Support

Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.

Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.

Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.

(Default)

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot

is set to Ultra Fast.

&PS2 Devices Support

Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.

Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.

(Default)

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when Fast Boot

is set to Ultra Fast.

&NetWork Stack Driver Support

Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default)

Enabled Enables booting from the network.

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

&Next Boot After AC Power Loss

Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power. (Default)

Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power.

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

&Mouse Speed

Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X)

&CSM Support

Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process.

Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only.

Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default)

&LAN PXE Boot Option ROM

 AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenablethelegacyoptionROMfortheLANcontroller.(Default:Disabled)

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.

&Storage Boot Option Control

 AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenabletheUEFIorlegacyoptionROMforthestoragedevicecontroller.

Donotlaunch  DisablesoptionROM.

UEFI    EnablesUEFIoptionROMonly.(Default)

Legacy   EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.

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&Other PCI devices

 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.

Donotlaunch DisablesoptionROM.

UEFI   EnablesUEFIoptionROMonly.(Default)

Legacy  EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.

 ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.

&Administrator Password

 Allowsyoutocongureanadministratorpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,and

thenpress<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrm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. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to

all BIOS settings.

&User Password

 Allowsyoutocongureauserpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,andthenpress

<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrm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rst.Whenpromptedforanewpassword,press<Enter>withoutenteringanypassword.

Press<Enter>againwhenpromptedtoconrm.

 NOTE:BeforesettingtheUserPassword,besuretosettheAdministratorPasswordrst.

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2-5 Peripherals

&Initial Display Output

 SpeciestherstinitiationofthemonitordisplayfromtheinstalledPCIExpressgraphicscardortheonboard

graphics.

IGFX   Setstheonboardgraphicsastherstdisplay.

PCIe1Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX16slotastherstdisplay.(Default)

&OnBoard LAN Controller

Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)

If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to

Disabled.

&EZ RAID

 AllowsyoutoquicklysetupaRAIDarray.RefertoChapter3,«ConguringaRAIDSet,»forinstructions

onconguringaRAIDarray.

&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). (Default: Disabled)

&RGB Fusion (Onboard LED)

Allows you to set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard.

On Enables this function. (Default)

Off Disables this function.

&Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)

Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled)

&SW Guard Extensions (SGX)

Enables or disables the Intel® Software Guard Extensions technology. This feature allows legal software

to operate in a safe environment and protects the software against attacks from malicious software. The

Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this feature with an Intel-provided application.

(Default: Software Controlled)

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`Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller

 Thissub-menuprovidesinformationonLANcongurationandrelatedcongurationoptions.

`OffBoardSATAControllerConguration

Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed.

`Trusted Computing

Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

`SuperIOConguration

&Serial Port

Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled)

&Parallel Port

Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled)

`Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology

Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks.

`NetworkStackConguration

&Network Stack

Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from

the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled)

&Ipv4 PXE Support

 EnablesordisablesIPv4PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.

&Ipv4 HTTP Support

 EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv4.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is

enabled.

&Ipv6 PXE Support

 EnablesordisablesIPv6PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.

&Ipv6 HTTP Support

 EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv6.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is

enabled.

&IP6CongurationPolicy

 AllowsyoutochangeIP6CongurationPolicytoAutomaticorManual.Thisitemiscongurableonlywhen

Network Stack is enabled.

&PXE boot wait time

 Allowsyoutocongurehowlongtowaitbeforeyoucanpress<Esc>toabortthePXEboot.Thisitemis

congurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled. (Default: 0)

&Media detect count

 Allowsyoutosetthenumberoftimestocheckthepresenceofmedia.Thisitemiscongurableonlywhen

Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1)

`NVMeConguration

Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed.

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`USBConguration

&Legacy USB Support

Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)

&XHCI Hand-off

Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off

support. (Default: Disabled)

&USB Mass Storage Driver Support

Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled)

&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: Enabled)

&Mass Storage Devices

Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device

is installed.

`SATAAndRSTConguration

&SATA Controller(s)

Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)

&SATA Mode Selection

 EnablesordisablesRAIDfortheSATAcontrollersintegratedintheChipsetorcongurestheSATAcontrollers

to AHCI mode.

IntelRSTPremiumWithIntelOptaneSystemAcceleration EnablesRAIDfortheSATAcontroller.

AHCI   CongurestheSATAcontrollerstoAHCImode.AdvancedHostControllerInterface

(AHCI)isaninterfacespecicationthatallowsthestoragedrivertoenableadvanced

Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default)

&Aggressive LPM Support

Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset

SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)

&Port 0/1/2/3/4/5

Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled)

&Hot plug

Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled)

&ConguredaseSATA

Enables or disables support for external SATA devices.

&Mechanical Presence Switch

Allows you to determine whether to turn on the Mechanical Presence switch for the SATA device. This item

iscongurableonlywhenHot plug is enabled. (Default: Enabled)

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&VT-d (Note)

Enables or disables Intel®VirtualizationTechnologyforDirectedI/O.(Default:Enabled)

&Internal Graphics

Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto)

&DVMT Pre-Allocated

 Allowsyoutosettheonboardgraphicsmemorysize.Optionsare:32M~1024M.(Default:64M)

&DVMT Total Gfx Mem

 AllowsyoutoallocatetheDVMTmemorysizeoftheonboardgraphics.Optionsare:128M,256M,MAX.

(Default: 256M)

&Audio Controller

Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled)

If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to

Disabled.

&High Precision Timer

Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in the operating system. (Default: Enabled)

&IOAPIC 24-119 Entries

Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled)

2-6 Chipset

(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about

Intel® CPUs’ unique features, please visit Intel’s website.

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2-7 Power

&Platform Power Management

Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled)

&PEG ASPM

 AllowsyoutoconguretheASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus.Thisitemis

congurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled)

&PCH ASPM

 AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforthedeviceconnectedtoChipset’sPCIExpressbus.Thisitem

iscongurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled)

&DMI ASPM

 AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforbothCPUsideandChipsetsideoftheDMIlink.Thisitemis

congurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled)

&AC BACK

Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.

Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.

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. (Default)

&Power On By Keyboard

Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.

Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

Password  Setapasswordwith1~5characterstoturnonthesystem.

Keyboard98 PressPOWERbuttonontheWindows98keyboardtoturnonthesystem.

Any Key Press any key to turn on the system.

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&Power On Password

Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password.

Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept.

To turn on the system, enter the password and press <Enter>.

Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press <Enter>

again without entering the password to clear the password settings.

&Power On By Mouse

Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.

Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

Move Move the mouse to turn on the system.

Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system.

&ErP

Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled)

Note: When this item is set to Enabled,thefollowingfunctionswillbecomeunavailable:ResumebyAlarm,

power on by mouse, and power on by keyboard.

&Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

 ConguresthewaytoturnoffthecomputerinMS-DOSmodeusingthepowerbutton.

Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default)

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.

&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specictimeoneachdayoronaspecic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.

&Power Loading

Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing

it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis

setting. (Default: Auto)

&CEC 2019 Ready

Allows you to select whether to allow the system to adjust power consumption when it is in shutdown, idle,

or standby state in order to comply with the CEC (California Energy Commission) 2019 Standards. (Default:

Disabled)

&RC6(Render Standby)

Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power

consumption. (Default: Enabled)

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2-8 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.

&Exit Without Saving

Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made

in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

&Load Optimized Defaults

Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults

settingshelpthesystemtooperateinoptimumstate.AlwaysloadtheOptimizeddefaultsafterupdating

the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.

&Boot Override

Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press <Enter> on the device you select and select Yes

toconrm.Yoursystemwillrestartautomaticallyandbootfromthatdevice.

&SaveProles

 ThisfunctionallowsyoutosavethecurrentBIOSsettingstoaprole.Youcancreateupto8prolesand

saveasSetupProle1~SetupProle8.Press<Enter>tocomplete.OryoucanselectSelect File in

HDD/FDD/USBtosavetheproletoyourstoragedevice.

&LoadProles

If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function

toloadtheBIOSsettingsfromaprole createdbefore,without thehasslesofreconguringtheBIOS

settings.Firstselecttheproleyouwishtoloadandthenpress<Enter>tocomplete.YoucanselectSelect

File in HDD/FDD/USBtoinputtheprolepreviouslycreatedfromyourstoragedeviceorloadtheprole

automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked

properly (last known good record).

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Chapter 3 Appendix

Before you begin, please prepare the following items:

•At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs. (Note 1) (To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you

use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2)

•Windows setup disk.

•Motherboard driver disk.

•A USB thumb drive.

ConguringtheOnboardSATAController

A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer

Install the hard drives/SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard. Then connect the

power connectors from your power supply to the hard drives.

B.ConguringSATAcontrollermodeinBIOSSetup

MakesuretoconguretheSATAcontrollermodecorrectlyinsystemBIOSSetup.

Steps:

1. Go to Peripherals\SATAAndRSTConguration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. To create

RAID,setSATA Mode Selection to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration. Then

save the settings and restart your computer.

2. TousetheEZRAIDfeature,followthestepsin»C-1.»TocongureUEFIRAID,followthestepsin»C-2.»To

enterthelegacyRAIDROM,referto«C-3″formoreinformation.Finally,savethesettingsandexitBIOSSetup.

3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet

RAID Levels

C-1. Using EZ RAID

GIGABYTEmotherboardsprovideyouwith theEZRAID feature,allowingyoutoquicklycongureaRAID

arraywithsimpliedsteps.

Steps:

1. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to Peripherals. Press <Enter> on the EZ RAID

item.SelectthetypeofharddrivesyouuseforRAIDintheType tab and then press <Enter>.

2. Go to the ModetabtoselectaRAIDlevel.RAIDlevelssupportedincludeRAID0,RAID1,RAID10,andRAID

5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Then press <Enter> to

move to the Create tab. Click Proceed to begin.

3. After completing, you’ll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID

VolumesyoucanseethenewRAIDvolume.Toseemoredetailedinformation,press<Enter>onthevolume

tocheckforinformationonRAIDlevel,stripeblocksize,arrayname,andarraycapacity,etc.

(Note1) 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2) Referto»1-7InternalConnectors,»fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2andSATAconnectors.

RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10

Minimum

Number of Hard

Drives

≥2 2≥3 4

Array Capacity Number of hard

drives*Sizeofthe

smallest drive

Sizeofthesmallest

drive

(Number of hard

drives-1)*Sizeof

the smallest drive

(Number of hard

drives/2)*Sizeofthe

smallest drive

Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes Yes

The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard.

The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and

the BIOS version.

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C-2.UEFIRAIDConguration

Steps:

1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.

2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage

Technology sub-menu.

3. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press <Enter> on Create RAID Volume to enter the

Create RAID Volumescreen.Enteravolumenamewith1~16letters(letterscannotbespecialcharacters)

under the Nameitemandpress<Enter>.Then,selectaRAIDlevel.RAIDlevelssupportedincludeRAID

0(Stripe),RAID1(Mirror),RAID10,andRAID5(theselectionsavailabledependonthenumberofthehard

drives being installed). Next, use the down arrow key to move to Select Disks.

4. Under Select Disksitem,selecttheharddrivestobeincludedintheRAIDarray.Pressthe<Space>key

ontheharddrivestobeselected(selectedharddrivesaremarkedwith«X»).Thensetthestripeblocksize.

Thestripeblocksizecanbesetfrom4KBto128KB.Onceyouhaveselectedthestripeblocksize,setthe

volume capacity.

5. After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press <Enter> to begin.

6. After completing, you’ll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID

VolumesyoucanseethenewRAIDvolume.Toseemoredetailedinformation,press<Enter>onthevolume

tocheckforinformationonRAIDlevel,stripeblocksize,arrayname,andarraycapacity,etc.

PleasevisitGIGABYTE’swebsitefordetailsonconguringaRAIDarray.

C-3.ConguringLegacyRAIDROM

Enter the Intel®legacyRAIDBIOSsetuputilitytocongureaRAIDarray.Skipthisstepandproceedwiththe

installationofWindowsoperatingsystemforanon-RAIDconguration.

Steps:

1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy.

Next, go to Peripherals\SATAAndRSTConguration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is set

to Enabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. After the POST memory test begins and before the

operatingsystembootbegins,lookforamessagewhichsays«Press<Ctrl-I>toenterCongurationUtility».

Press<Ctrl>+<I>toentertheRAIDCongurationUtility.

2. After you press <Ctrl> + <I>, the MAIN MENUscreenwillappear.IfyouwanttocreateaRAIDarray,select

Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>.

3. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENUscreen,enteravolumenamewith1~16letters(letterscannot

be special characters) under the Nameitemandpress<Enter>.Then,selectaRAIDlevel.RAIDlevels

supportedincludeRAID0,RAID1,RAID10,andRAID5(theselectionsavailabledependonthenumberof

the hard drives being installed). Press <Enter> to proceed.

4. Under Disksitem,selecttheharddrivestobeincludedintheRAIDarray.Ifonlytwoharddrivesareinstalled,

theywillbeautomaticallyassignedtothearray.Setthestripeblocksizeifnecessary.Thestripeblocksize

canbesetfrom4KBto128KB.Onceyouhaveselectedthestripeblocksize,press<Enter>.

5. Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin

creatingtheRAIDarray.Whenpromptedtoconrmwhethertocreatethisvolume,press<Y>toconrmor

<N> to cancel.

6. Whencompleted,youcanseedetailedinformationabouttheRAIDarrayintheDISK/VOLUME INFORMATION

section,includingtheRAIDlevel,stripeblocksize,arrayname,andarraycapacity,etc.ToexittheRAID

BIOS utility, press <Esc> or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU.

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3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory

System Requirements

1. Intel® Optane™ memory

2. The Optane™ memory must have at least 16 GB capacity, and it must have equal or smaller capacity than

the hard drive/SSD to be accelerated.

3. The Optane™memorycannotbeusedtoaccelerateanexistingRAIDarray;theacceleratedharddrive/SSD

cannotbeincludedinaRAIDarray.

4. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated must be a SATA hard drive or M.2 SATA SSD and must have Windows 10

64-bit (or later version) installed on it. (Must be formatted for GPT partition.)

5. The motherboard driver disk

Installation Guidelines

A-1: Installation in AHCI mode

IftheSATAcontrollerhasbeenconguredinAHCImode,pleasefollowthestepsbelow:

1. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. On the Xpress

Install screen, select Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory System Acceleration (Note) to install. Follow the on-screen

instructions to continue. The system will auto-restart.

2. After re-entering the operating system, the dialog box as shown above will appear. Click Yes to continue the

installation and then restart the system.

3. LaunchtheIntel(R)OptaneMemoryapplicationfromtheStartmenu.AmessagewhichsaysIntel® Optane™

Memory is disabled will appear on the main screen. Click Enable to activate the Intel® Optane™ Memory

and restart the system again.

4. LaunchtheIntel(R) OptaneMemoryapplicationfromtheStartmenu andmakesuretheIntel® Optane™

Memoryhasbeenenabled.(TheSATAcontrollermodeischangedtoIntelRSTPremiumWithIntelOptane

System Acceleration from AHCI mode. DO NOT change your SATA controller mode back to AHCI. Doing so

will prevent Intel® Optane™ memory from functioning properly.)

(Note) If the system already has Intel®RapidStorageTechnologyutilityinstalled,youhavetoremoveitrst

beforeinstallingtheIntel(R)Optane(TM)MemorySystemAccelerationapplication.

Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system.

Installing the Operating System

AssomeoperatingsystemsalreadyincludeIntel®SATARAID/AHCI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motherboarddriverdiskusing«XpressInstall»toensuresystem

performance and compatibility. If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional SATA

RAID/AHCIdriverduringtheOSinstallationprocess,pleaserefertothestepsbelow:

1. Copy the IRST folder under \Boot in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive.

2. Boot from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting

you to load the driver appears, select Browse.

3. ThenbrowsetotheUSBashdriveandselectthelocationofthedriver.Thelocationofthedriverisas

follows:\IRST\f6py-x64

4. When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and

continue the OS installation.

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•Beforeinstallingthedrivers,rstinstalltheoperatingsystem.

•After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click

onthemessage»Taptochoosewhathappenswiththisdisc»onthetop-rightcornerofthescreen

andselect»RunRun.exe.»(OrgotoMyComputer,double-clicktheopticaldriveandexecutethe

Run.exeprogram.)

«XpressInstall»willautomaticallyscanyoursystemandthenlistallofthedriversthatarerecommendedto

install. You can click the Xpress Installbuttonand«XpressInstall»willinstallalloftheselecteddrivers.Orclick

the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need.

3-3 Drivers Installation

Please visit GIGABYTE’s website for

more software information.

Please visit GIGABYTE’s website

fordetails on conguring theaudio

software.

A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode

IftheSATAcontrollerhasbeenconguredinIntelRSTPremiumWithIntelOptaneSystemAccelerationmode,

please follow the steps below:

1. After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the BIOS menu is disabled.

2. Go to Peripherals\SATAAndRSTConguration and make sure Use RST Legacy OROM is disabled. To

enable the Optane™ memory, set PCIe Storage Dev On Port 9 to RST Controlled.

3. Enter the operating system, launch the Intel®RapidStorageTechnologyutilityfromtheStartmenu,andthen

enable Intel® Optane™ Memory on the Intel® Optane™ Memory screen.

4. Follow the on-screen instruction to continue the installation and then restart the system when completed.

•An Optane™ memory cannot be used to accelerate an M.2 PCIe SSD.

•Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. Doing so will cause the operating system to stop functioning correctly.

•If you want to change/remove the Optane™ memory, you must disable it using the Intel®RapidStorageTechnology

orIntel(R)Optane™Memoryapplicationrst.

•After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update.

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Regulatory Statements

Regulatory Notices

This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted

toathirdpartynorbeusedforanyunauthorizedpurpose.

Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects

at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text.

Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed

as a commitment by GIGABYTE.

Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment

Inaddition to high-efciencyperformance, all GIGABYTE motherboardsfulll European Unionregulations

forRoHS(RestrictionofCertainHazardousSubstancesinElectricalandElectronicEquipment)andWEEE

(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety

requirements.Topreventreleasesofharmfulsubstancesintotheenvironmentandtomaximizetheuseofour

natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse

mostofthematerialsinyour»endoflife»product.

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement

GIGABYTEproductshavenotintendedtoaddandsafefromhazardoussubstances(Cd,Pb,Hg,Cr+6,PBDE

andPBB).ThepartsandcomponentshavebeencarefullyselectedtomeetRoHSrequirement.Moreover,weat

GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement

GIGABYTEwillfulllthenationallawsasinterpretedfromthe2002/96/ECWEEE(WasteElectricalandElectronic

Equipment)directive.TheWEEEDirectivespeciesthetreatment,collection,recyclinganddisposalofelectric

and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected

separately, and disposed of properly.

WEEE Symbol Statement

The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product

must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection

centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. The separate

collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural

resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.

For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your

localgovernmentofce,yourhouseholdwastedisposalserviceorwhereyoupurchasedtheproductfordetails

of environmentally safe recycling.

Whenyourelectricalorelectronicequipmentisnolongerusefultoyou,«takeitback»toyourlocalorregional

waste collection administration for recycling.

Ifyouneedfurtherassistanceinrecycling,reusinginyour«endoflife»product,youmaycontactusatthe

Customer Care number listed in your product’s user’s manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort.

Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the

energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including

shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.

With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic

equipment,minimizetheuseoflandllsforthedisposalof«endoflife»products,andgenerallyimproveour

qualityoflifebyensuringthatpotentiallyhazardoussubstancesarenotreleasedintotheenvironmentandare

disposed of properly.

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FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult a dealer or experienced TV/radio technician for help.

Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices / Canada, avis d‘Industry Canada (IC)

ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003andRSS-210.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CetappareilnumériquedeclasseBestconformeauxnormescanadiennesICES-003etRSS-210.

Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer

d’interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent

affecter son fonctionnement.

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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) : http://esupport.gigabyte.com

WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com

WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw

•GIGABYTE eSupport

To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to:

http://esupport.gigabyte.com

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