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Motherboard

Z390 GAMING X

Aug. 17, 2018

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: «REV: X.X.» For example, «REV: 1.0» means

the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard

BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Motherboard

Z390 GAMING X

Aug. 17, 2018

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Motherboard

Z390 GAMING X

Aug. 17, 2018

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Motherboard

Z390 GAMING X

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Table of Contents

Z390 GAMING X 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 ……………………………………………………………………………………..21

2-1 Startup Screen ………………………………………………………………………………….. 21

2-2 The Main Menu …………………………………………………………………………………. 22

2-3 M.I.T. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23

2-4 System …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29

2-5 BIOS ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30

2-6 Peripherals ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 33

2-7 Chipset …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 36

2-8 Power ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37

2-9 Save & Exit ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 39

Chapter 3 Appendix …………………………………………………………………………………………40

3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet ………………………………………………………………………. 40

3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory …………………………………………………….. 42

3-3 DriversInstallation ……………………………………………………………………………… 44

RegulatoryStatements …………………………………………………………………………………. 45

Contact Us …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 48

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Z390 GAMING X 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

5Z390 GAMING X motherboard 5Two SATA cables

5Motherboard driver disk 5M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s)

5User’s Manual

KB_MS_USB

HDMI

R_USB30

USB30_LAN

LGA1151

ATX

AUDIO

ATX_12V_2X4

Intel® Z390

CLR_CMOS

M_BIOS

B_BIOS

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX4

PCIEX1_4

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_3

F_USB30

M2A

CODEC

Z390 GAMING X

F_PANEL

F_USB

LED_C

F_AUDIO

COMSPDIF_O SYS_FAN3

TPM

SYS_FAN1

SYS_FAN2

CPU_FAN

iTE®

Super I/O

426080110

SATA3 531

420

BAT

Intel® GbE

LAN

CPU DRAM

VGA BOOT

R_USB31

THB_C

M2M

426080

ATX_12V_2X2

DDR4_B1

DDR4_B2

DDR4_A1

DDR4_A2

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 Intel 9000 Processors and 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/

Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/

Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package

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

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset Intel® Z390 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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® ALC892 codec

HighDenitionAudio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

SupportforS/PDIFOut

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

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)

* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,

be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)

4 x PCI Express x1 slots

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

Multi-Graphics

Technology SupportforAMDQuad-GPUCrossFire™and2-WayAMDCrossFire™ technologies

Storage Interface Chipset:

— 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and

PCIex4/x2SSDsupport)(M2A)

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

x4/x2SSDsupport,preparedforIntel®HybridSSD)(M2M)

— 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

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USB Chipset:

— 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel

— 7 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (5 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through

the internal USB header)

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

the internal USB header)

Internal

Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x CPU fan header

3 x system fan headers

1xRGBLEDstripheader

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors

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

1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header

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

module only)

1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector

1 x serial port header

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

1xHDMIport

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)

5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1xRJ-45port

 6 x audio jacks

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

- AmbientLED

— AutoGreen

— Cloud Station

— EasyTune

- EasyRAID

— Fast Boot

— Game Boost

— ON/OFF Charge

— Platform Power Management

— Smart Backup

— Smart Keyboard

— Smart TimeLock

- SmartHUD

— System Information Viewer

— Smart Survey

— 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 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm

* 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 SupportUtility 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.

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.

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.

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

NotchNotch

LGA1151 CPU

Alignment

Key

Alignment

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_A1,DDR4_A2

ChannelB:DDR4_B1,DDR4_B2

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

DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2

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.

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.

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.)

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USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)

TheUSB3.1Gen2Type-AportsupportstheUSB3.1Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB

3.1Gen1and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.

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

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange)

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers.

Rear Speaker Out (Black)

Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers.

Side Speaker Out (Gray)

Use this audio jack to connect side speakers.

Line In (Blue)

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

Line Out/Front Speaker Out (Green)

The line out jack.

Mic In (Pink)

The Mic in jack.

•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.

AudioJackCongurations:

Jack Headphone/

2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a

RearSpeakerOut aaa

Side Speaker Out a

Line In

Line Out/Front Speaker Out aaaa

Mic In

PleasevisitGIGABYTE’swebsitefordetailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.

State Description

Blinking Datatransmissionorreceivingisoccurring

On 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_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN1/2/3

5) LED_C

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

7) M2A/M2M

F_PANEL

9) F_AUDIO

10) SPDIF_O

11) F_USB30

12) F_USB

13) THB_C

14) COM

15) TPM

16) CLR_CMOS

17) BAT

18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT

8 18

4

2

6

11

1559 10

1

4

14

16

17

13

7

12 4

3

7

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131

2412

ATX

1/2) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2×2, 2×4, 12V Power Connectors 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.

ATX:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3GND 15 GND

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

5GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7GND 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

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

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

3GND 7 +12V

4GND 8 +12V

ATX_12V_2X4

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85

ATX_12V:

Pin No. Denition

1GND

2GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

ATX_12V

3 4

21

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5) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header)

 Theheadercanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050RGBLEDstrip(12V/G/R/B),withmaximumpower

rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.

Pin No. Denition

1 12V

2 G

3R

4 B

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.

Forhowtoturnon/offthelightsoftheLEDstrippleasevisitthe«UniqueFeatures»webpageof

GIGABYTE’s website.

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (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/SYS_FAN1

1 1

SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3

1

Pin No. Denition

1GND

2 Voltage Speed Control

3 Sense

4 PWM Speed Control

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ConnectyourRGBLEDstriptotheheader.Thepowerpin(markedwitha

triangleontheplug)oftheLEDstripmustbeconnectedtoPin1(12V)of

thisheader.IncorrectconnectionmayleadtothedamageoftheLEDstrip.

RGB

LEDStrip

1

12V

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

1GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4GND

5RXN

6RXP

7GND

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

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

1

1

SATA3 5 3 1

4 2 0

7

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7) M2A/M2M (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)

 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.

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

80110 60

M2A

80 60

M2M

42

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

Step 1:

LocatetheM.2connectorwhereyouwillinstalltheM.2SSD,useascrewdrivertounfastenthescrewon

the heatsink and then remove the heatsink. (Only the M2A connector has the heatsink)

Step 2:

LocatethepropermountingholefortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthentightenthestandoffrst.Insert

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

Step 3:

PresstheM.2SSDdownandthensecureitwiththescrew.Replacetheheatsinkandsecureittothe

original hole.

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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 M.2 connector. The M2A connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 1.

TheM2MconnectorsharesbandwidthwiththeSATA34,5connectors.Refertothefollowingtablesfordetails.

•M2M:

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

M.2SATASSD a a a a r r

M.2PCIeSSD

a a a a r r

NoM.2SSDInstalled aaaaaa

a: Available, r: Not available

Connector

Type of

M.2SSD

•M2A:

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

M.2SATASSD ara a a a

M.2PCIeSSD

aaaaaa

NoM.2SSDInstalled aaaaaa

a: Available, r: Not available

Connector

Type of

M.2SSD

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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.

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,Red):

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, Orange):

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,Yellow/Purple):

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,Blue):

 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,Green):

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, Gray):

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 (Orange): No Connection.

9) 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.

9 1

10 2

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 MIC2_L 6 Sense

2GND 7FAUDIO_JD

3MIC2_R 8 No Pin

4 NC 9 LINE2_L

5LINE2_R 10 Sense

PowerLED

1

2

19

20

CI-

CI+

PWR_LED+

PLED-

PW-

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

PLED+

PW+

HD-

RES+

HD+

RES-

HardDrive

ActivityLED

Reset

Switch Chassis Intrusion

Header

Power Switch Speaker

PWR_LED-

PWR_LED-

PowerLED

NC

NC

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10) 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

15VDUAL

2 No Pin

3SPDIFO

4GND

1

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

1 VBUS 8 D1- 15 SSTX2-

2SSRX1- 9D1+ 16 GND

3SSRX1+ 10 NC 17 SSRX2+

4GND 11 D2+ 18 SSRX2-

5 SSTX1- 12 D2- 19 VBUS

6 SSTX1+ 13 GND 20 No Pin

7GND 14 SSTX2+

11) 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

12) F_USB (USB 2.0/1.1 Header)

 Theheaderconforms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

3USBDX- 8GND

4USBDY— 9 No Pin

5USB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.

10

9

2

1

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13) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector)

This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card.

Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card.

1

10

9

2

1

14) 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

1NDCD- 6NDSR-

2 NSIN 7 NRTS-

3 NSOUT 8 NCTS-

4NDTR- 9NRI-

5GND 10 No Pin

12

11

2

1

15) 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

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16) 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

17) 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.

18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs)

 Thestatus LEDs show whetherthe CPU, graphics card,memory,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.

CPU: CPUstatusLED

DRAM: MemorystatusLED

VGA: GraphicscardstatusLED

BOOT: OperatingsystemstatusLED

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CPU DRAM

VGA BOOT

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: T18)

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 The Main Menu

Hardware

Information

CongurationItems Current Settings

Setup Menus

System Time

QuickAccessBarallowsyoutoenterEasyMode,select

BIOSdefaultlanguage,congurefansettings,orenter

Q-Flash.

Classic Setup Function Keys

<f><g>Move the selection bar to select a setup menu

<h><i>Movetheselectionbartoselectancongurationitemonamenu

<Enter> Execute command or enter a menu

<+>/<PageUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes

<->/<PageDown> Decreasethenumericvalueormakechanges

<F1> Show descriptions of the function keys

<F2> Switch to Easy Mode

<F5> RestorethepreviousBIOSsettingsforthecurrentsubmenus

<F7> LoadtheOptimizedBIOSdefaultsettingsforthecurrentsubmenus

<F8> AccesstheQ-Flashutility

<F9> Displaysysteminformation

<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program

<F12> Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive

<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program

Submenus: Exit current submenu

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2-3 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.

&CPU Frequency

 DisplaysthecurrentoperatingCPUfrequency.

(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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&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.

&TJ-Max Offset (Note)

 Allowsyoutone-tunetheTJMaxoffsetvalue.(Default:Auto)

&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:Auto)

&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)

`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.

&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.

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& 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 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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2-4 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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2-5 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.(Default)

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

 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.

(Default)

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

 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)

&Windows 8/10 Features

 Allowsyoutoselecttheoperatingsystemtobeinstalled.(Default:Windows8/10)

&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.

&Secure Boot

 AllowsyoutoenableordisableSecureBootandcongurerelatedsettings.Thisitemiscongurableonly

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2-6 Peripherals

&PCIE Bifurcation Support

Allows you to determine how the the bandwidth of the PCIEX16 slot is divided. Options: PCIE x16, PCIE

x8/x8,PCIEx8/x4/x4.(Default:PCIEx16)

&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)

PCIe2Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX4slotastherstdisplay.

&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.

&LEDs in System Power On State

 AllowsyoutoenableordisablemotherboardLEDlightingwhenthesystemison.

Off   Disablestheselectedlightingmodewhenthesystemison.

On   Enablestheselectedlightingmodewhenthesystemison.(Default)

&Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)

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

&Software 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)

`OffBoardSATAControllerConguration

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

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`Trusted Computing

Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

`SuperIOConguration

&Serial Port

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

`Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology

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

`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:Disabled)

&Mass Storage Devices

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

is installed.

`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.

&IPSECCerticate

 EnablesordisablestheInternetProtocolSecurity.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)

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&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.

`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.

`Intel(R) Ethernet Connection

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

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