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H410M S2 V2

User's ManualRev. 1001

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Identifying Your Motherboard RevisionThe 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:

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Table of Contents

H410M S2 V2 Motherboard Layout .................................................................................4

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................51-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 51-2 ProductSpecifications ...................................................................................... 61-3 Installing the CPU ............................................................................................ 91-4 Installing the Memory ....................................................................................... 91-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 101-6 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 101-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 12

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................192-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 192-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 202-3 Favorites (F11) ............................................................................................... 212-4 Tweaker .......................................................................................................... 222-5 Settings .......................................................................................................... 272-6 System Info. ................................................................................................... 322-7 Boot ................................................................................................................ 332-8 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 36

Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................373-1 ConfiguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 373-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory .............................................................. 393-3 DriversInstallation .......................................................................................... 41

RegulatoryNotices .................................................................................................... 42Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 43

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H410M S2 V2 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 5 H410M S2 V2 motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disc 5 Two SATA cables 5 User's Manual 5 I/O Shield

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damagedasaresultofelectrostaticdischarge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefullyreadtheuser'smanual and follow these procedures:

• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. • Prior to installation, donot removeor breakmotherboardS/N (SerialNumber) 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 towear an electrostatic discharge (ESD)wrist strapwhen handling electroniccomponentssuchasamotherboard,CPUormemory.IfyoudonothaveanESDwriststrap,keepyourhandsdryandfirsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.

• 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.

• Donotplacethecomputersystemonanunevensurface. • Donotplacethecomputersysteminahigh-temperatureorwetenvironment. • 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,pleaseconsultacertifiedcomputertechnician.

• 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 ProductSpecificationsCPU � Support for 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/

Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1200 package(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

� L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset � Intel® H470 Express Chipset

Memory � Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors:- SupportforDDR42933/2666/2400/2133MHzmemorymodules

� Intel® Core™ i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors:- SupportforDDR42666/2400/2133MHzmemorymodules

� 2xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto64GB(32GBsingleDIMMcapacity)of system memory

� Dualchannelmemoryarchitecture � Support forECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8memorymodules (operate in

non-ECC mode) � Supportfornon-ECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16memorymodules � SupportforExtremeMemoryProfile(XMP)memorymodules

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)

Onboard Graphics

� Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel®HDGraphicssupport:- 1xD-Subport,supportingamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz

� Maximum shared memory of 512 MBAudio � Realtek®AudioCODEC

� HighDefinitionAudio � 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

* Toconfigure7.1-channelaudio,youneedtoopentheaudiosoftwareandselectDeviceadvancedsettings>PlaybackDevice to change thedefault setting first.PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconfiguringtheaudiosoftware.

LAN � Intel®GbELANchip(1000/100Mbit)

Expansion Slots � 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 � 2 x PCI Express x1 slots

(The PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)Storage Interface � 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/

x2SSDsupport) � 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors � SupportforRAID0,RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10 � Intel® Optane™MemoryReady

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USB � Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through

the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 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 8-pin ATX 12V power connector � 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors � 1 x CPU fan header � 1 x system fan header � 1xRGBLEDstripheader � 1 x front panel header � 1 x front panel audio header � 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header � 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header � 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI

2.0 module only) � 1 x serial port header � 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors

� 1 x PS/2 keyboard port � 1 x PS/2 mouse port � 1xD-Subport � 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports � 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports � 1xRJ-45port � 3 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 � 1x256Mbitflash � Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS � PnP1.0a,DMI2.7,WfM2.0,SMBIOS2.7,ACPI5.0

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Unique Features � Support for APP Center* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecifications.

- @BIOS- AmbientLED- EasyTune- Fast Boot- Game Boost- ON/OFFCharge- Smart Backup- System Information Viewer

� 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 18.5cm

* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecificationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithoutprior notice.

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Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules,SSDs,andM.2devices.

Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.

1-3 Installing the CPU

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

Installing the CPULocate 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

LGA1200 CPU

Alignment Key

Alignment Key

LGA1200 CPU Socket

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

ReadthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstalltheCPU: • 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. • DonotturnonthecomputeriftheCPUcoolerisnotinstalled,otherwiseoverheatinganddamage

of the CPU may occur. • SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecifications.Itisnotrecommendedthatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecificationssinceitdoesnotmeetthestandard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecificationsincludingtheCPU,graphicscard, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-4 Installing the MemoryReadthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallthememory: • 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.

DualChannelMemoryConfigurationThismotherboardprovidestwomemorysocketsandsupportsDualChannelTechnology.After thememoryisinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecificationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDualChannel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortUse the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.D-Sub PortTheD-Subportsupportsa15-pinD-Subconnectorandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports D-Subconnectiontothisport.USB 2.0/1.1 PortTheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specification.UsethisportforUSBdevices.USB 3.2 Gen 1 PortTheUSB3.2Gen1portsupports theUSB3.2Gen1specificationand iscompatible to theUSB2.0specification.UsethisportforUSBdevices.RJ-45 LAN PortTheGigabitEthernetLANportprovides Internetconnectionatup to1Gbpsdata rate.The followingdescribesthestatesoftheLANportLEDs.

1-5 Installing an Expansion CardReadthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallanexpansioncard: • 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.

DuetoCPUlimitations,readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeinstallingthememoryinDualChannelmode.1. DualChannelmodecannotbeenabledifonlyonememorymoduleisinstalled.2. WhenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwomemorymodules,itisrecommendedthatmemoryof

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

ThetwoDDR4memorysocketsaredividedintotwochannelsandeachchannelhasonememorysocketasfollowing:

�ChannelA:DDR4_A1 �ChannelB:DDR4_B1

• Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,firstremovethecablefromyourdevice and then remove it from the motherboard.

• Whenremovingthecable,pull itstraightoutfromtheconnector.Donotrock itsidetosidetoprevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

ActivityLEDConnection/SpeedLED

LANPort

ActivityLED:Connection/SpeedLED:State DescriptionOrange 1 Gbps data rateGreen 100 Mbps data rateOff 10 Mbps data rate

State DescriptionBlinking DatatransmissionorreceivingisoccurringOn Nodatatransmissionorreceivingisoccurring

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Line In/Rear Speaker Out (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/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink)The Mic in jack.

AudioJackConfigurations:

Jack Headphone/ 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

LineIn/RearSpeakerOut a a a

Line Out/Front Speaker Out a a a a

Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a

Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out a

PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconfiguringtheaudiosoftware.

• You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. • To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and selectDeviceadvancedsettings>PlaybackDevicetochangethedefaultsettingfirst.

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1-7 Internal Connectors

Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeconnectingexternaldevices: • 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.

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ATX

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:

PinNo. Definition PinNo. Definition1 3.3V 13 3.3V2 3.3V 14 -12V3 GND 15 GND4 +5V 16 PS_ON(softOn/Off)5 GND 17 GND6 +5V 18 GND7 GND 19 GND8 Power Good 20 NC9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin

ATX)23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

24 GND(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)

1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components

onthemotherboard.Beforeconnectingthepowerconnector,firstmakesurethepowersupplyisturnedoff 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.

ATX_12V_2X4:PinNo. Definition PinNo. Definition

1 GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)2 GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)3 GND 7 +12V4 GND 8 +12V

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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.

• Thesefanheadersarenotconfigurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.

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Maximum Current 2A 2A

Maximum Power 24W 24W

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6) SATA3 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® ChipsetsupportsRAID0,RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConfiguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconfiguringaRAIDarray.

PinNo. Definition1 GND2 TXP3 TXN4 GND5 RXN6 RXP7 GND

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5) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header) Theheadercanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050RGBLEDstrip(12V/G/R/B),withmaximumpower

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

PinNo. Definition1 12V2 G3 R4 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.

ConnectyourRGBLEDstriptotheheader.Thepowerpin(markedwithatriangleontheplug)oftheLEDstripmustbeconnectedtoPin1 (12V) of this header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage oftheLEDstrip.

Forhowtoturnon/offthelightsoftheLEDstrippleasevisitthe"UniqueFeatures"webpageofGIGABYTE's website.

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Toenablehot-pluggingfortheSATAports,refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Settings\IOPorts\SATAAndRSTConfiguration,"formoreinformation.

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7) M2A_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) TheM.2connectorsupportsM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDs.

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The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, resetswitch,powerLED,harddriveactivityLED,speakerandetc.Whenconnectingyourchassisfront panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator

onthechassistothisheaderaccordingtothepinassignmentsbelow.Notethepositiveandnegativepinsbefore connecting the cables.

System Status LEDS0 OnS3/S4/S5 Off

• PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may

configure theway to turn off your systemusing the power switch(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Settings\PlatformPower,"formoreinformation).

• 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 (PowerLED):Connects to the power status indicator onthechassisfrontpanel.TheLEDisonwhenthesystemisoperating.TheLEDisoff when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

• HD (HardDriveActivityLED): ConnectstotheharddriveactivityLEDonthechassisfrontpanel.TheLEDisonwhentheharddrive

is reading or writing data. • RES (ResetSwitch):

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

• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has

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9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsHighDefinitionaudio(HD).Youmayconnectyourchassisfront

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.

PinNo. Definition PinNo. Definition1 MIC2_L 6 Sense2 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD3 MIC2_R 8 NoPin4 NC 9 LINE2_L5 LINE2_R 10 Sense

PinNo. Definition PinNo. Definition1 VBUS 11 D2+2 SSRX1- 12 D2-3 SSRX1+ 13 GND4 GND 14 SSTX2+5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-6 SSTX1+ 16 GND7 GND 17 SSRX2+8 D1- 18 SSRX2-9 D1+ 19 VBUS

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10) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) TheheaderconformstoUSB3.2Gen1andUSB2.0specificationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.For

purchasingtheoptional3.5"frontpanelthatprovidestwoUSB3.2Gen1ports,pleasecontactthelocaldealer.


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

PinNo. Definition PinNo. Definition1 Power (5V) 6 USBDY+2 Power (5V) 7 GND3 USBDX- 8 GND4 USBDY- 9 NoPin5 USBDX+ 10 NC

• DonotplugtheIEEE1394bracket(2x5-pin)cableintotheUSB2.0/1.1header. • 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.

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12) COMA (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.

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13) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect an SPI TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.

PinNo. Definition PinNo. Definition1 DataOutput 7 Chip Select2 Power (3.3V) 8 GND3 NoPin 9 IRQ4 NC 10 NC5 DataInput 11 NC6 CLK 12 RST


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14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) UsethisjumpertocleartheBIOSconfigurationandresettheCMOSvaluestofactorydefaults.Toclear

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.

• Aftersystemrestart,gotoBIOSSetuptoloadfactorydefaults(selectLoadOptimizedDefaults)ormanuallyconfiguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOSconfigurations).

Open:Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

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15) BAT (Battery) Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOSconfigurations,date,andtimeinformation)

intheCMOSwhenthecomputeristurnedoff.Replacethebatterywhenthebatteryvoltagedropstoalowlevel, 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. Replacethebattery.4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

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

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 theusertomodifybasicsystemconfigurationsettingsortoactivatecertainsystemfeatures.When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keeptheconfigurationvaluesintheCMOS.ToaccesstheBIOSSetupprogram,pressthe<Delete>keyduringthePOSTwhenthepoweristurnedon.ToupgradetheBIOS,useeithertheGIGABYTEQ-Flashor@BIOSutility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOSisaWindows-basedutilitythatsearchesanddownloadsthelatestversionofBIOSfromtheInternet

and updates the BIOS.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

• BecauseBIOSflashingispotentiallyrisky, ifyoudonotencounterproblemsusingthecurrentversionofBIOS,it isrecommendedthatyounotflashtheBIOS.ToflashtheBIOS,doitwithcaution.InadequateBIOSflashingmayresultinsystemmalfunction.

• 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. (Refertothe"LoadOptimizedDefaults"sectioninthischapterorintroductionsofthebattery/clearCMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

2-1 Startup ScreenThe following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.

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.

TherearetwodifferentBIOSmodesasfollowsandyoucanusethe<F2>keytoswitchbetweenthetwomodes.Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments for optimum performance.InEasyMode,youcanuseyourmousetomovethroughconfigurationitems.TheAdvancedModeprovides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move among the items andpress<Enter>toacceptorenterasub-menu.Oryoucanuseyourmousetoselecttheitemyouwant.

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2-2 The Main Menu

Hardware Information

OptionDescription Current Settings

Setup Menus

ConfigurationItems

System Time

Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 5, or Q-Flash screen.

Advanced Mode Function Keys<f><g> Move the selection bar to select a setup menu<h><i> Movetheselectionbartoselectanconfigurationitemonamenu<Enter>/DoubleClick Execute command or enter a menu<+>/<PageUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes<->/<PageDown> Decreasethenumericvalueormakechanges<F1> Show descriptions of the function keys<F2> Switch to Easy Mode<F3> SavethecurrentBIOSsettingstoaprofile<F4> LoadtheBIOSsettingsfromaprofilecreatedbefore<F5> RestorethepreviousBIOSsettingsforthecurrentsubmenus<F6> DisplaytheSmartFan5screen<F7> LoadtheOptimizedBIOSdefaultsettingsforthecurrentsubmenus<F8> Access the Q-Flash utility<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program<F11> Switch to the Favorites submenu<F12> Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive<Insert> Add or remove a favorite option<Ctrl>+<S> Displayinformationontheinstalledmemory<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program

Submenus: Exit current submenu

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2-3 Favorites (F11)

Setyourfrequentlyusedoptionsasyourfavoritesandusethe<F11>keytoquicklyswitchtothepagewhereall of your favorite options are located. To add or remove a favorite option, go to its original page and press <Insert>ontheoption.Theoptionismarkedwithastarsignifsetasa"favorite."

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

being installed. & Ring Ratio

AllowsyoutosettheCPUUncoreratio.TheadjustablerangeisdependentontheCPUbeingused.(Default:Auto)

& IGP Ratio (Note)

AllowsyoutosettheGraphicsRatio.(Default:Auto) & AVX Offset (Note)

AVX offset is the negative offset of AVX ratio.

� Advanced CPU Settings & CPU Over Temperature Protection (Note)

Allowsyoutofine-tunetheTJMaxoffsetvalue.(Default:Auto) & FCLK Frequency for Early Power On

AllowsyoutosettheFCLKfrequency.Optionsare:Normal(800Mhz),1GHz,400MHz.(Default:1GHz) & Hyper-Threading Technology

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. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

& No. of CPU Cores Enabled Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of CPU

coresmayvarybyCPU).AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.(Default:Auto) & VT-d

Enables or disables Intel®VirtualizationTechnologyforDirectedI/O.(Default:Enabled)

(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.FormoreinformationaboutIntel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

2-4 Tweaker

Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall systemconfigurations.Incorrectlydoingoverclock/overvoltagemayresultindamagetoCPU,chipset,ormemoryand 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.)

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& 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 itsoperatingfrequencymorequicklyandthenimprovesthesystemresponsiveness.(Default:Enabled)

& 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 automaticallyconfigurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

& Ring to Core offset (Down Bin) AllowsyoutodeterminewhethertodisabletheCPURingratioauto-downfunction.Auto lets the BIOS

automaticallyconfigurethissetting.(Default:Auto) & CPU EIST Function (Note)

Enables or disables Enhanced Intel®SpeedStepTechnology(EIST).DependingonCPUloading,Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

& Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/EnergyEfficientTurbo (Note)

Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings. & Voltage Optimization

Allowsyoutodeterminewhethertoenablevoltageoptimizationtoreducepowerconsumption.(Default:Auto)

& Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automaticallyconfigurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

& Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note)

Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 allows the system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you manually direct the most critical workloadstoit.Youcanevenadjustthefrequencyofeachcoreindividuallyforperformanceoptimization.(Default:Enabled)

& CPU Flex Ratio Override EnablesordisablestheCPUFlexRatio.ThemaximumCPUclockratiowillbebasedontheCPU Flex

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

AllowsyoutosettheCPUFlexRatio.TheadjustablerangemayvarybyCPU. & Frequency Clipping TVB (Note)

Allows you to enable or disable automatic CPU frequency reduction initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

& Voltage reduction initiated TVB (Note)

Allows you to enable or disable automatic CPU voltage reduction initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost. Auto letstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

d Active Turbo Ratios & Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~10-Core Active)

Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratiosaccordingtotheCPUspecifications.Thisitemisconfigurableonlywhen Active Turbo Ratios is set to Enabled.(Default:Auto)


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d C-States Control & CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)

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. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.Thisitemisconfigurableonlywhen C-States Control is set to Enabled.(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. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenC-States Control is set to Enabled.(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. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenC-States Control is set to Enabled.(Default:Auto)


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. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenC-States Control is set to Enabled.(Default:Auto)


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. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenC-States Control is set to Enabled.(Default:Auto)

& Package C State Limit (Note)

Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenC-States Control is set to Enabled.(Default:Auto)

& CPU Power Performance (Note)

AllowsyoutodeterminewhethertoincreaseCPUperformance.(Default:Auto)

d Turbo Power Limits Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the

specifiedpowerlimit,theCPUwillautomaticallyreducethecorefrequencyinordertoreducethepower.AutosetsthepowerlimitaccordingtotheCPUspecifications.(Default:Auto)

& Package Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Package Power Limit Time AllowsyoutosetthepowerlimitforCPUTurbomodeandhowlongittakestooperateatthespecifiedpower

limit.Ifthespecifiedvalueisexceeded,theCPUwillautomaticallyreducethecorefrequencyinordertoreduce the power. AutosetsthepowerlimitaccordingtotheCPUspecifications.Thisitemisconfigurableonly when Turbo Power Limits is set to Enabled.(Default:Auto)

& DRAM Power Limit (Watts) / DRAM Power Limit Time AllowsyoutosetthepowerlimitformemoryTurbomodeandhowlongittakestooperateatthespecified

power limit. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenTurbo Power Limits is set to Enabled.(Default:Auto)


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& Core Current Limit (Amps) AllowsyoutosetacurrentlimitforCPUTurbomode.WhentheCPUcurrentexceedsthespecifiedcurrent

limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the powerlimitaccordingtotheCPUspecifications.ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenTurbo Power Limits is set to Enabled.(Default:Auto)

d Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note 1)

AllowsyoutocontroleachCPUcorelimitseparately.(Default:Auto)

& ExtremeMemoryProfile(X.M.P.)(Note 2)

AllowstheBIOStoreadtheSPDdataonXMPmemorymodule(s)toenhancememoryperformancewhenenabled.

�Disabled Disablesthisfunction.(Default) �Profile1 UsesProfile1settings. �Profile2(Note2) UsesProfile2settings.

& System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. AutosetsmemorymultiplieraccordingtomemorySPD

data.(Default:Auto) & Memory Ref Clock

Allowsyoutomanuallyadjustthememoryreferenceclock.(Default:Auto) & Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266)

EnabledallowsQclktoruninoddfrequency.(Default:Auto)

� Advanced Memory Settings & Memory Multiplier Tweaker

Providesdifferentlevelsofmemoryauto-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 automaticallyconfigurethissetting.(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 configurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

& Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods.

�Auto LetstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.(Default) �Normal TheBIOSautomaticallyperformsmemorytraining.Pleasenotethatifthesystem

becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board todefaultvalues.(Refertotheintroductionsofthebattery/clearCMOSjumperinChapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

�EnableFastBoot Skipmemorydetectionandtraininginsomespecificcriteriaforfastermemoryboot.

�DisableFastBoot Detectandtrainmemoryateverysingleboot.

(Note1) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.FormoreinformationaboutIntel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

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& Realtime Memory Timing Allowsyoutofine-tunememorytimingsaftertheBIOSstage.(Default:Auto)

& Memory Enhancement Settings Providesseveralmemoryperformanceenhancementsettings:Auto,RelaxOC,EnhancedStability,Normal,

EnhancedPerformance,HighFrequency,HighDensity,andDDR-4500+.(Default:Auto) & Memory Channel Detection Message

Allows you to determine whether to show an alert message when the memory is not installed in the optimal memorychannel.(Default:Enabled)

� SPD Info Displaysinformationontheinstalledmemory.

� Memory Channels Timing d Channels Standard Timing Control, Channels Advanced Timing Control, Channels

Misc Timing Control Thesesectionsprovidememorytimingsettings.Note:Yoursystemmaybecomeunstableorfailtoboot

after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loadingoptimizeddefaultsorclearingtheCMOSvalues.

& Vcore Voltage Mode/CPU Vcore/Dynamic Vcore (DVID)/BCLK Adaptive Voltage/CPU Graphics Voltage (VAXG)/DRAM Voltage (CH A/B)

These items allow you to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages.

� Advanced Voltage Settings ThissubmenuallowsyoutoconfigureLoad-LineCalibrationlevel,over-voltageprotectionlevel,andover-

current protection level.

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2-5 Settings

� Platform Power & Platform Power Management

EnablesordisablestheActiveStatePowerManagementfunction(ASPM).(Default:Disabled) & PEG ASPM

Allowsyou toconfigure theASPMmode for thedeviceconnected to theCPUPEGbus.This item isconfigurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management is set to Enabled.(Default:Disabled)

& PCH ASPM AllowsyoutoconfiguretheASPMmodeforthedeviceconnectedtoChipset'sPCIExpressbus.Thisitem

isconfigurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management is set to Enabled.(Default:Disabled) & DMI ASPM

AllowsyoutoconfiguretheASPMmodeforbothCPUsideandChipsetsideoftheDMIlink.ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management is set to Enabled.(Default:Disabled)

& Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note:Tousethisfunction,youneedanATXpowersupplyprovidingatleast1Aonthe+5VSBlead.

�Disabled Disablesthisfunction.(Default) �Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. �Keyboard98 PressPOWERbuttonontheWindows98keyboardtoturnonthesystem. �Any Key Press any key to turn on the system.

& Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password. Press<Enter>onthisitemandsetapasswordwithupto5charactersandthenpress<Enter>toaccept.

Toturnonthesystem,enterthepasswordandpress<Enter>. Note:Tocancelthepassword,press<Enter>onthisitem.Whenpromptedforthepassword,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:Tousethisfunction,youneedanATXpowersupplyprovidingatleast1Aonthe+5VSBlead.

�Disabled Disablesthisfunction.(Default) �Move Move the mouse to turn on the system. �DoubleClick Doubleclickonleftbuttononthemousetoturnonthesystem.

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& ErP DetermineswhethertoletthesystemconsumeleastpowerinS5(shutdown)state.(Default:Disabled) Note:WhenthisitemissettoEnabled,thefollowingfunctionswillbecomeunavailable:ResumebyAlarm,

power on by mouse, and power on by keyboard. & Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

ConfiguresthewaytoturnoffthecomputerinMS-DOSmodeusingthepowerbutton. �Instant-Off Pressthepowerbuttonandthenthesystemwillbeturnedoffinstantly.(Default) �Delay4Sec. Pressandholdthepowerbuttonfor4secondstoturnoff thesystem.If thepower

button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode. & Resume by Alarm

Determineswhethertopoweronthesystematadesiredtime.(Default:Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following:

�Wakeupday:Turnonthesystemataspecifictimeoneachdayoronaspecificdayinamonth. �Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.

Note:Whenusingthisfunction,avoidinadequateshutdownfromtheoperatingsystemorremovaloftheAC 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. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

& RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power

consumption.(Default:Enabled) & AC BACK

DeterminesthestateofthesystemafterthereturnofpowerfromanACpowerloss. �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. �AlwaysOff ThesystemstaysoffuponthereturnoftheACpower.(Default)

� IO Ports & Initial Display Output

SpecifiesthefirstinitiationofthemonitordisplayfromtheinstalledPCIExpressgraphicscardortheonboardgraphics.

�IGFX (Note) Setstheonboardgraphicsasthefirstdisplay. �PCIe1Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX16slotasthefirstdisplay.(Default)

ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled. & Internal Graphics

Enablesordisablestheonboardgraphicsfunction.(Default:Auto) & DVMT Pre-Allocated

Allowsyoutosettheonboardgraphicsmemorysize.(Default:64M) & DVMT Total Gfx Mem

AllowsyoutoallocatetheDVMTmemorysizeoftheonboardgraphics.Optionsare:128M,256M,MAX.(Default:256M)

& Aperture Size Allows you to set the maximum amount of system memory that can be allocated to the graphics card.

Optionsare:128MB,256MB,512MB,1024MB,and2048MB.(Default:256MB)

(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.

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& Audio Controller Enablesordisablestheonboardaudiofunction.(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. & 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 memoryaddressspace).(Default:Disabled)

& PCH LAN Controller EnablesordisablestheonboardLANfunction.(Default:Enabled) Ifyouwishtoinstalla3rdpartyadd-innetworkcardinsteadofusingtheonboardLAN,setthisitemto

Disabled. & Wake on LAN Enable

EnablesordisablesthewakeonLANfunction.(Default:Enabled) & IOAPIC 24-119 Entries

Enablesordisablesthisfunction.(Default:Enabled) � SuperIOConfiguration & Serial Port

Enablesordisablestheonboardserialport.(Default:Enabled) � USBConfiguration & Legacy USB Support

AllowsUSBkeyboard/mousetobeusedinMS-DOS.(Default:Enabled) & XHCI Hand-off

Determineswhether to enableXHCIHand-off feature for anoperating systemwithoutXHCIHand-offsupport.(Default:Enabled)

& USB Mass Storage Driver Support EnablesordisablessupportforUSBstoragedevices.(Default:Enabled)

& Mass Storage Devices DisplaysalistofconnectedUSBmassstoragedevices.ThisitemappearsonlywhenaUSBstoragedevice

is installed. � NetworkStackConfiguration & Network Stack

DisablesorenablesbootingfromthenetworktoinstallaGPTformatOS,suchasinstallingtheOSfromtheWindowsDeploymentServicesserver.(Default:Disabled)

& IPv4 PXE Support EnablesordisablesIPv4PXESupport.ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.

& IPv4 HTTP Support EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv4.ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is

enabled. & IPv6 PXE Support

EnablesordisablesIPv6PXESupport.ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled. & IPv6 HTTP Support

EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv6.ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.

& PXE boot wait time Allowsyoutoconfigurehowlongtowaitbeforeyoucanpress<Esc>toabortthePXEboot.Thisitemis

configurableonlywhenNetwork Stackisenabled.(Default:0)

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& Media detect count Allowsyoutosetthenumberoftimestocheckthepresenceofmedia.Thisitemisconfigurableonlywhen

Network Stackisenabled.(Default:1) � NVMeConfiguration

DisplaysinformationonyourM.2NVMEPCIeSSDifinstalled. � SATAAndRSTConfiguration & SATA Controller(s)

EnablesordisablestheintegratedSATAcontrollers.(Default:Enabled) & SATA Mode Selection

EnablesordisablesRAIDfortheSATAcontrollersintegratedintheChipsetorconfigurestheSATAcontrollersto AHCI mode.

�IntelRSTPremiumWithIntelOptaneSystemAcceleration EnablesRAIDfortheSATAcontroller. �AHCI ConfigurestheSATAcontrollerstoAHCImode.AdvancedHostController Interface

(AHCI)isaninterfacespecificationthatallowsthestoragedrivertoenableadvancedSerialATAfeaturessuchasNativeCommandQueuingandhotplug.(Default)

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

SATAcontrollers.(Default:Disabled) & Port 2/3/4/5

EnablesordisableseachSATAport.(Default:Enabled) & Hot plug

EnablesordisablethehotplugcapabilityforeachSATAport.(Default:Disabled) & ConfiguredaseSATA

Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. � EZ RAID

AllowsyoutoquicklysetupaRAIDarray.RefertoChapter3,"ConfiguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconfiguringaRAIDarray.

� Intel(R) Ethernet Connection Thissub-menuprovidesinformationonLANconfigurationandrelatedconfigurationoptions.

� Miscellaneous & LEDs in System Power On State

AllowsyoutoenableordisablemotherboardLEDlightingwhenthesystemison. �Off Disablestheselectedlightingmodewhenthesystemison. �On Enablestheselectedlightingmodewhenthesystemison.(Default)

& Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel®PTTTechnology.(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:SoftwareControlled)

& 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

modeissubjecttothehardwarespecificationofeachslot.AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallyconfigurethissetting.(Default:Auto)

& 3DMark01 Enhancement Allowsyoutodeterminewhethertoenhancesomelegacybenchmarkperformance.(Default:Disabled)

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� Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

� PC Health Status & Reset Case Open Status

�Disabled Keepsorclearstherecordofpreviouschassisintrusionstatus.(Default) �Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Openfieldwill

show"No"atnextboot. & Case Open

Displays thedetectionstatusof thechassis intrusiondetectiondeviceattachedto themotherboardCIheader.Ifthesystemchassiscoverisremoved,thisfieldwillshow"Yes",otherwiseitwillshow"No".Toclear 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 Displaysthecurrentsystemvoltages.

� Smart Fan 5 & Monitor

Allowsyoutoselectatargettomonitorandtomakefurtheradjustment.(Default:CPUFAN) & Fan Speed Control

Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. �Normal Allowsthefantorunatdifferentspeedsaccordingtothetemperature.Youcanadjust

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.

& FanControl 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.

Thefanstopsoperationwhenthetemperatureislowerthanthelimit.(Default:Disabled) & Temperature

Displaysthecurrenttemperatureoftheselectedtargetarea. & Fan Speed

Displayscurrentfanspeeds. & Temperature Warning Control

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

fanconnectionwhenthisoccurs.(Default:Disabled)

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2-6 System Info.

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 Displaysthecurrentaccessleveldependingonthetypeofpasswordprotectionused.(Ifnopasswordis

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 Setsthesystemdate.Thedateformatisweek(read-only),month,date,andyear.Use<Enter>toswitch

betweentheMonth,Date,andYearfieldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>keytosetthedesiredvalue.

& 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>toswitchbetweentheHour,Minute,andSecondfieldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>key to set the desired value.

� Plug in Devices Info DisplaysinformationonyourPCIExpressandM.2devicesifinstalled.

� Q-Flash AllowsyoutoaccesstheQ-FlashutilitytoupdatetheBIOSorbackupthecurrentBIOSconfiguration.

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2-7 Boot

& Bootup NumLock State EnablesordisablesNumlockfeatureonthenumerickeypadofthekeyboardafterthePOST.(Default:On)

& Security Option Specifieswhetherapasswordisrequiredeverytimethesystemboots,oronlywhenyouenterBIOSSetup.

Afterconfiguringthisitem,setthepassword(s)undertheAdministrator 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 GIGABYTELogowhenthesystemstartsup.(Default:Enabled)

& Boot Option Priorities Specifiestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.RemovablestoragedevicesthatsupportGPT

formatwillbeprefixedwith"UEFI:"stringonthebootdevicelist.TobootfromanoperatingsystemthatsupportsGPTpartitioning,selectthedeviceprefixedwith"UEFI:"string.

Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit, selecttheopticaldrivethatcontainstheWindows1064-bitinstallationdiscandisprefixedwith"UEFI:"string.

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

speed.(Default:DisableLink) & SATA Support

�LastBootSATADevicesOnly Exceptforthepreviousbootdrive,allSATAdevicesaredisabledbeforetheOSbootprocesscompletes.(Default)

�AllSATADevices AllSATAdevicesarefunctionalintheoperatingsystemandduringthePOST. ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

& VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.

�Auto EnableslegacyoptionROMonly. �EFIDriver EnablesEFIoptionROM.(Default)

ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

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& USB Support �DisableLink AllUSBdevicesaredisabledbeforetheOSbootprocesscompletes. �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.

ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast.

& PS2 Devices Support �DisableLink AllPS/2devicesaredisabledbeforetheOSbootprocesscompletes. �Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.

(Default) ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. This function is disabled

when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. & NetWork Stack Driver Support

�DisableLink Disablesbootingfromthenetwork.(Default) �Enabled Enables booting from the network.

ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. & Next Boot After AC Power Loss

�NormalBoot EnablesnormalbootupuponthereturnoftheACpower.(Default) �Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power.

ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

& Mouse Speed Allowsyoutosetthemousecursormovementspeed.(Default:1X)

& Windows 10 Features Allowsyoutoselecttheoperatingsystemtobeinstalled.(Default:Windows10)

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

�Disabled DisablesUEFICSMandsupportsUEFIBIOSbootprocessonly.(Default) �Enabled Enables UEFI CSM.

& LAN PXE Boot Option ROM AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenablethelegacyoptionROMfortheLANcontroller.(Default:Disabled) ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.

& Storage Boot Option Control AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenabletheUEFIorlegacyoptionROMforthestoragedevicecontroller.

�Donotlaunch DisablesoptionROM. �UEFI EnablesUEFIoptionROMonly. �Legacy EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.(Default)

ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled. & Other PCI devices

AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenabletheUEFIorLegacyoptionROMforthePCIdevicecontrollerotherthantheLAN,storagedevice,andgraphicscontrollers.

�Donotlaunch DisablesoptionROM. �UEFI EnablesUEFIoptionROMonly.(Default) �Legacy EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.

ThisitemisconfigurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.

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& Administrator Password Allowsyoutoconfigureanadministratorpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,and

thenpress<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconfirmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress<Enter>.Youmustentertheadministratorpassword(oruserpassword)atsystemstartupandwhenenteringBIOSSetup.Differingfromtheuserpassword,theadministratorpasswordallowsyoutomakechangestoall BIOS settings.

& User Password Allowsyoutoconfigureauserpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,andthenpress

<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconfirmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress<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.

Tocancelthepassword,press<Enter>onthepassworditemandwhenrequestedforthepassword,enterthecorrectonefirst.Whenpromptedforanewpassword,press<Enter>withoutenteringanypassword.Press<Enter>againwhenpromptedtoconfirm.

NOTE:BeforesettingtheUserPassword,besuretosettheAdministratorPasswordfirst.

� Secure Boot AllowsyoutoenableordisableSecureBootandconfigurerelatedsettings.Thisitemisconfigurableonly

when CSM Support is set to Disabled. & Preferred Operating Mode

Allows you to select whether to enter Easy mode or Advanced mode after entering BIOS Setup. Auto enterstheBIOSmodewhereitwaslasttime.(Default:Auto)

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2-8 Save & Exit

& Save & Exit Setup Press<Enter>onthisitemandselectYes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup

program. Select Noorpress<Esc>toreturntotheBIOSSetupMainMenu. & Exit Without Saving

Press<Enter>onthisitemandselectYes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select Noorpress<Esc>toreturntotheBIOSSetupMainMenu.

& Load Optimized Defaults Press<Enter>onthisitemandselectYes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults

settingshelpthesystemtooperateinoptimumstate.AlwaysloadtheOptimizeddefaultsafterupdatingthe BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.

& Boot Override Allowsyoutoselectadevicetobootimmediately.Press<Enter>onthedeviceyouselectandselectYes

toconfirm.Yoursystemwillrestartautomaticallyandbootfromthatdevice. & SaveProfiles

ThisfunctionallowsyoutosavethecurrentBIOSsettingstoaprofile.Youcancreateupto8profilesandsaveasSetupProfile1~SetupProfile8.Press<Enter>tocomplete.OryoucanselectSelect File in HDD/FDD/USBtosavetheprofiletoyourstoragedevice.

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

to load theBIOSsettings fromaprofilecreatedbefore,without thehasslesof reconfiguring theBIOSsettings.Firstselecttheprofileyouwishtoloadandthenpress<Enter>tocomplete.YoucanselectSelect File in HDD/FDD/USBtoinputtheprofilepreviouslycreatedfromyourstoragedeviceorloadtheprofileautomatically 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: • AtleasttwoSATAharddrivesorSSDs.(Note1) (To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note2)

• Windows setup disc. • Motherboard driver disc. • A USB thumb drive.

ConfiguringtheOnboardSATAControllerA. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computerInstalltheharddrives/SSDsintheIntel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard. Then connect the power connectors from your power supply to the hard drives.B.ConfiguringSATAcontrollermodeinBIOSSetupMakesuretoconfiguretheSATAcontrollermodecorrectlyinsystemBIOSSetup.Steps:1. Turnonyourcomputerandpress<Delete>toenterBIOSSetupduringthePOST(Power-OnSelf-Test).Go

to Settings\IOPorts\SATAAndRSTConfiguration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. To create RAID,setSATA Mode Selection to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration. Then savethesettingsandrestartyourcomputer.Note:WhenusingaPCIeSSD,makesuretosettheUse RST Legacy OROM item under Settings\IOPorts\SATAAndRSTConfiguration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to Manual. Then depending the M.2 connector you use, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev On Port XX item to RST Controlled. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. If you want touseNVMePCIeSSDstoconfigureRAID,makesuretosetNVMe RAID mode to Enabled.

2. TousetheEZRAIDfeature,followthestepsin"C-1."ToconfigureUEFIRAID,followthestepsin"C-2."ToenterthelegacyRAIDROM,referto"C-3"formoreinformation.Finally,savethesettingsandexitBIOSSetup.

3-1 ConfiguringaRAIDSet

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.

RAID LevelsRAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10

Minimum NumberofHardDrives

≥2 2 ≥3 4

Array Capacity Numberofharddrives*Sizeofthe

smallest drive

Sizeofthesmallestdrive

(Numberofharddrives-1)*Sizeofthe smallest drive

(Numberofharddrives/2)*Sizeofthe

smallest driveFault Tolerance No Yes Yes Yes

C-1. Using EZ RAIDGIGABYTEmotherboardsprovideyouwith theEZRAID feature,allowingyou toquicklyconfigureaRAIDarraywithsimplifiedsteps.Steps:1. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to Settings.Press<Enter>ontheEZ RAID item.

SelectthetypeofharddrivesyouuseforRAIDintheTypetabandthenpress<Enter>.2. Go to the ModetabtoselectaRAIDlevel.RAIDlevelssupportedincludeRAID0,RAID1,RAID10,andRAID5

(theselectionsavailabledependonthenumberoftheharddrivesbeinginstalled).Thenpress<Enter>tomove to the Create tab. Click Proceed to begin.

(Note1) AnM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtosetupaRAIDseteitherwithanM.2SATASSDoraSATAharddrive.(Note2) Referto"InternalConnectors"fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2andSATAconnectors.

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C-2.UEFIRAIDConfigurationSteps:1. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot 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 Settings\IO Ports\Intel(R) Rapid Storage

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

RAID Volume screen. Enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Nameitemandpress<Enter>.Then,selectaRAIDlevel.RAIDlevelssupportedincludeRAID0,RAID1,RAID10,andRAID5(theselectionsavailabledependonthenumberoftheharddrivesbeinginstalled).Next,use the down arrow key to move to Select Disks.

4. Under Select Disksitem,selecttheharddrivestobeincludedintheRAIDarray.Pressthe<Space>keyontheharddrivestobeselected(selectedharddrivesaremarkedwith"X").Thensetthestripeblocksize.Thestripeblocksizecanbesetfrom4KBto128KB.Onceyouhaveselectedthestripeblocksize,setthevolume capacity.

5. After setting the capacity, move to Create Volumeandpress<Enter>tobegin.6. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID

VolumesyoucanseethenewRAIDvolume.Toseemoredetailedinformation,press<Enter>onthevolumetocheckforinformationonRAIDlevel,stripeblocksize,arrayname,andarraycapacity,etc.

PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconfiguringaRAIDarray.

C-3.ConfiguringLegacyRAIDROMYou’llneedadiscretegraphicscardtoenterthelegacyRAIDROMutility.Enter the Intel®legacyRAIDBIOSsetuputilitytoconfigureaRAIDarray.SkipthisstepandproceedwiththeinstallationofWindowsoperatingsystemforanon-RAIDconfiguration.Steps:1. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy.

Next,gotoSettings\IOPorts\SATAAndRSTConfiguration 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 operatingsystembootbegins,lookforamessagewhichsays"Press<Ctrl-I>toenterConfigurationUtility".Press<Ctrl>+<I>toentertheRAIDConfigurationUtility.

2. Afteryoupress<Ctrl>+<I>,theMAIN MENUscreenwillappear.IfyouwanttocreateaRAIDarray,selectCreate RAID VolumeinMAINMENUandpress<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 itemandpress<Enter>.Then,selectaRAIDlevel.RAIDlevelssupportedincludeRAID0,RAID1,RAID10,andRAID5(theselectionsavailabledependonthenumberoftheharddrivesbeinginstalled).Press<Enter>toproceed.

4. Under Disksitem,selecttheharddrivestobeincludedintheRAIDarray.Ifonlytwoharddrivesareinstalled,theywillbeautomaticallyassignedtothearray.Setthestripeblocksizeifnecessary.Thestripeblocksizecanbesetfrom4KBto128KB.Onceyouhaveselectedthestripeblocksize,press<Enter>.

5. Enter thearraycapacityandpress<Enter>.Finallypress<Enter>on theCreate Volume item to begin creatingtheRAIDarray.Whenpromptedtoconfirmwhethertocreatethisvolume,press<Y>toconfirmor<N>tocancel.

6. Whencompleted,youcanseedetailedinformationabouttheRAIDarrayintheDISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section,includingtheRAIDlevel,stripeblocksize,arrayname,andarraycapacity,etc.ToexittheRAIDBIOSutility,press<Esc>orselect6. Exit in MAIN MENU.

3. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID VolumesyoucanseethenewRAIDvolume.Toseemoredetailedinformation,press<Enter>onthevolumetocheckforinformationonRAIDlevel,stripeblocksize,arrayname,andarraycapacity,etc.

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3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ MemorySystem Requirements1. Intel® Optane™ memory2. The Optane™ memory must have at least 16 GB capacity, and it must have equal or smaller capacity than

theharddrive/SSDtobeaccelerated.3. The Optane™memorycannotbeusedtoaccelerateanexistingRAIDarray;theacceleratedharddrive/SSD

cannotbeincludedinaRAIDarray.4. Theharddrive/SSDtobeacceleratedmustbeaSATAharddriveorM.2SATASSD.5. Theharddrive/SSDtobeacceleratedcanbeasystemdriveordatadrive.ThesystemdrivemustbeGPT

formatted and have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on it. The data drive must also be GPT formatted.

6. The motherboard driver disc

Installation GuidelinesA-1: Installation in AHCI modeIftheSATAcontrollerhasbeenconfiguredinAHCImode,pleasefollowthestepsbelow:1. After entering the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc 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. When completed, restart the system.

2. After re-entering the operating system, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings, and then the Intel® Optane™ Memory application will appear automatically. If you install more than one Optane™ memory, please select which one you are going to use. Then select which drive to be accelerated. Click Enable. All data on the Optane™ memory will be erased. Make sure you back up the data before continuing. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. When completed, restart the system.

3. Launch the Intel® 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 AccelerationfromAHCImode.DONOTchangeyourSATAcontrollermodebacktoAHCI.Doingso will cause the Optane™ memory unable to function properly.)

4. Ifyouwanttoacceleratethesystemdrive,youcanselectspecificfolders,files,orapplicationstoaccelerateusingthe Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used must have at least 32 GB capacity.)

(Note) IfthesystemalreadyhasIntel®RapidStorageTechnologyutilityinstalled,youhavetoremoveitfirstbeforeinstallingtheIntel(R)Optane(TM)MemorySystemAccelerationapplication.

Install the RAID driver and operating systemWith the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system.

Installing the Operating SystemAs some operating systems already include Intel®RAIDdriver,youdonotneedtoinstallseparateRAIDdriverduring the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install allrequireddriversfromthemotherboarddriverdiscusing"XpressInstall"toensuresystemperformanceandcompatibility.IftheoperatingsystemtobeinstalledrequiresthatyouprovideadditionalRAIDdriverduringtheOS installation process, please refer to the steps below:1. Copy the IRST folder under \Boot in the driver disc to your USB thumb drive.2. Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting

you to load the driver appears, select Browse.3. ThenbrowsetotheUSBflashdriveandselectthelocationofthedriver.Thelocationofthedriverisas

follows:\IRST\f6flpy-x644. When a screen as shown, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller and click Next to

load the driver and continue the OS installation.

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A-2: Installation in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration modeIftheSATAcontrollerhasbeenconfiguredin 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 Boot menu is disabled.2. Go to Settings\IOPorts\SATAAndRSTConfiguration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled

and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set to Manual. If you want to enable the Optane™ memory installed in the M2A_SB connector, set PCIe Storage Device 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. If you install more than one Optane™ memory, please select which one you are going to use. Then select which drive to be accelerated. Click Enable. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. When completed, restart the system.

5. Launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memoryhasbeenenabled.Ifyouwanttoacceleratethesystemdrive,youcanselectspecificfolders,files,or applications to accelerate using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Optane™ memory used must have at least 32 GB capacity.)

• An Optane™memorycannotbeusedtoaccelerateanM.2PCIeSSD. • If more than one Optane™ memory is installed, you can select only one of them to accelerate your

SATA-based boot drive. The other(s) can only be used as data drive(s). • DonotabruptlyremovetheOptane™memory.Doingsowillcausetheoperatingsystemtostop

functioning correctly. • If you want to change/remove the Optane™ memory, you must disable it using the Intel®RapidStorageTechnologyorIntel(R)Optane™Memoryapplicationfirst.

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

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• Beforeinstallingthedrivers,firstinstalltheoperatingsystem. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your optical drive. Click onthemessage"Taptochoosewhathappenswiththisdisc"onthetop-rightcornerofthescreenandselect"RunRun.exe."(OrgotoMyComputer,double-clicktheopticaldriveandexecutetheRun.exeprogram.)

"XpressInstall"willautomaticallyscanyoursystemandthenlistallofthedriversthatarerecommendedtoinstall. You can click the Xpress Installbuttonand"XpressInstall"willinstallalloftheselecteddrivers.Orclickthe 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 more troubleshooting information.

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Regulatory NoticesUnited States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsare 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 manufacturer's 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: • Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noiseemissionsfromdigitalapparatussetoutintheRadioInterferenceRegulationsoftheCanadianDepartmentofCommunications.ThisclassB digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie CanadaCetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBestconformeàlanormeNMB-003 du Canada.

European Union (EU) CE Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the following directives: Electromagnetic CompatibilityDirective 2014/30/EU, Low-voltageDirective 2014/35/EU,RoHSdirective (recast) 2011/65/EU& the2015/863Statement.This product has been tested and found to comply with all essential requirementsoftheDirectives.

European Union (EU) RoHS (recast) Directive 2011/65/EU & the European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 StatementGIGABYTEproductshavenotintendedtoaddandsafefromhazardoussubstances(Cd,Pb,Hg,Cr+6,PBDE,PBB,DEHP,BBP,DBPandDIBP).ThepartsandcomponentshavebeencarefullyselectedtomeetRoHSrequirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.

European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive StatementGIGABYTEwillfulfillthenationallawsasinterpretedfromthe2012/19/EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (recast) directive. TheWEEEDirective specifies the treatment, collection, recyclinganddisposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under theDirective,usedequipmentmustbemarked,collectedseparately,anddisposed of properly.

WEEE Symbol StatementThe 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.

For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment forrecycling,pleasecontactyourlocalgovernmentoffice,yourhouseholdwaste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling.

End of Life Directives-RecyclingThe 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.

Déclaration de Conformité aux Directives de l'Union européenne (UE)Cet appareil portant la marque CE est conforme aux directives de l'UE suivantes: directive Compatibilité Electromagnétique 2014/30/UE, directive BasseTension2014/35/UEetdirectiveRoHSII2011/65/UE.Laconformitéà ces directives est évaluée sur la base des normes européennes harmonisées applicables.

European Union (EU) CE-KonformitätserklärungDiesesProduktemitCE-KennzeichnungerfüllenfolgendenEU-Richtlinien:EMV-Richtlinie2014/30/EU,Niederspannungsrichtlinie2014/30/EUundRoHS-Richtlinie2011/65/EUerfüllt.DieKonformitätmitdiesenRichtlinienwirdunterVerwendungderentsprechendenStandardszurEuropäischenNormierungbeurteilt.

CE declaração de conformidadeEste produto com a marcação CE estão em conformidade com das seguintesDiretivasUE:DiretivaBaixaTensão2014/35/EU;DiretivaCEM2014/30/EU;DiretivaRSP2011/65/UE.Aconformidadecomestasdiretivaséverificadautilizandoasnormaseuropeiasharmonizadas.

CE Declaración de conformidadEste producto que llevan la marca CE cumplen con las siguientes DirectivasdelaUniónEuropea:DirectivaEMC(2014/30/EU),Directivadebajo voltaje (2014/35/EU),DirectivaRoHS (recast) (2011/65/EU).El cumplimiento de estas directivas se evalúa mediante las normas europeasarmonizadas.

Dichiarazione di conformità CEQuesto prodotto è conforme alle seguenti direttive: Direttiva sullacompatibilitàelettromagnetica2014/30/UE,Direttivasullabassatensione2014/35/UE,DirettivaRoHS(rifusione)2011/65/UE.QuestoprodottoèstatotestatoetrovatoconformeatuttiirequisitiessenzialidelleDirettive.

Supplier's Declaration of Conformity47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information

Product Name: MotherboardTrade Name: GIGABYTEModel Number: H410M S2 V2

Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748Tel.: 1-626-854-9338Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com

FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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