Gigabyte X570S AORUS PRO AX user manual

Contents

1. X570S AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layoutp. 4

   * 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…

2. X570S AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagramp. 5
3. Chapter 1 Hardware Installationp. 6

   1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of…

4. 1-1 Installation Precautionsp. 6

   The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to…

5. 1-2 Product Specificationsp. 7

   CPU Š AMD Socket AM4, support for: AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Processors/ AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Processors/ AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Processors/ AMD Ryzen™ 3000…

6. 1-3 Installing the CPUp. 11

   Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation

7. 1-4 Installing the Memoryp. 11

   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…

8. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Cardp. 12

   Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual…

9. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™ Configuration (Note 1)p. 12

   A. System Requirements -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire-supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver --…

10. 1-7 Back Panel Connectorsp. 13

    USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this connector to…

11. 1-8 Internal Connectorsp. 15

    Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •…

12. Chapter 2 BIOS Setupp. 26

    Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS.…

13. 2-1 Startup Screenp. 26

    The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys • When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized…

14. 2-2 The Main Menup. 27

    Advanced Mode Function Keys <f><g> Move the selection bar to select a setup menu <h><i> Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on a menu…

15. 2-3 Smart Fan 6p. 28
16. 2-4 Favorites (F11)p. 29

    Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the <F11> key to quickly switch to the page where all of your favorite options are located. To add…

17. 2-5 Tweakerp. 30

    Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing…

18. 2-6 Settingsp. 33

    ƒƒ Platform Power & & AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.  Memory The system returns to its last…

19. 2-7 System Infop. 38

    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…

20. 2-8 Bootp. 39

    & & Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with…

21. 2-9 Save & Exitp. 42

    & & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press <Esc>…

22. Chapter 3 Appendixp. 43

    3-1 Configuring a RAID Set (Note 1) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to…

23. 3-1 Configuring a RAID Setp. 43

    (Note 1) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to "Internal Connectors," for the…

24. 3-2 Drivers Installationp. 45

    After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of the desktop asking if you want to download and install the…

25. Regulatory Noticesp. 46

    United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human…

26. Contact Usp. 52

    GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and…