Gigabyte B560 AORUS PRO AX user manual

Contents

1. B560 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layoutp. 4
2. B560 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagramp. 5

   (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU. LGA1200 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200 (Note)/3000 (Note)/2933 (Note)/ 2666/2400/2133 MHz PCI Express 4.0…

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 LGA1200 package: - 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors - 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9…

6. 1-3 Installing the CPUp. 11

   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…

7. 1-4 Installing the Memoryp. 11
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 Back Panel Connectorsp. 12

   USB 2.0/1.1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note), make…

10. 1-7 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. •…

11. 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.…

12. 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…

13. 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…

14. 2-3 Smart Fan 6p. 28
15. 2-4 Favorites (F11)p. 30

    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…

16. 2-5 Tweakerp. 31

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

17. 2-6 Settingsp. 36

    ƒƒ Platform Power & & Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) & & PEG ASPM Allows…

18. 2-7 System Infop. 41

    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…

19. 2-8 Bootp. 42

    & & Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) & & CFG Lock Enables or…

20. 2-9 Save & Exitp. 45

    & & 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>…

21. Chapter 3 Appendixp. 46

    3-1 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management Steps: After entering the operating system, make sure your Internet connection works properly and…

22. 3-1 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Managementp. 46

    Steps: After entering the operating system, make sure your Internet connection works properly and launch the GIGABYTE APP Center. On the "Not Installed\New…

23. 3-2 Drivers Installationp. 47

    Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. After you install the…

24. Regulatory Noticesp. 48

    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…

25. 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…