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C246M-WU4 User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-246MWU4-1101R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 2
at: https://www.gigabyte.com 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 - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 3
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 Configuring a RAID Set 40 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 42 3-3 Drivers Installation 43 Regulatory Notices...44 Contact Us - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 4
BAT CODEC PCIEX8 SPDIF_O Intel® C246 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS 7 6 THB_C F_AUDIO COMA COMB F_USB2 TPM F_PANEL SYS_FAN2B M_BIOS Box Contents 55 C246M-WU4 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One G Connector * The box contents above - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 5
installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 6
MHz memory modules ŠŠ Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules ŠŠ Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules ŠŠ Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 7
Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-8 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. ŠŠ Intel® Optane™ Memory x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) ŠŠ - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 8
to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps. - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 9
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 - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 10
system -- A CrossFire-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- CrossFire-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- CrossFire (Note) bridge connectors -- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 11
a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. • To set up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first. • After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 12
, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 12 - - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 13
3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2A/2B 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 6) SATA_SGP1/2 7) M2M/M2A 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB30 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) THB_C 14) TPM 15) COMA/COMB 16) BAT 17) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: •• First make sure your devices are - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 14
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 on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 15
. Each SATA con1n2e3ctor supports a single 1 23 and are compatible with SATA SATA device. The Intel® Chipset 3suGpbp/soratsnRdSASB_I_BDAST0A, RAIDS 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configSu_ring a RAID array. _ B G.QBOFM G.QBOFM - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 16
connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID BIOS M2M 110 80 60 42 M2A 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to correctly in_s3tall an UM.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Use a screw driver - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 17
using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 18
10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. B _ 1 Pin No. Definition S F_ 1 5VDUAL 2 No Pin 3 - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 19
™ Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _S B_ USB 0_ B S_ _1 B Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _U _ __ 3 B F F_USB3 F 14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) _0 You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. _ _B B_ - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 20
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 configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 20 - - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 21
and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• 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. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 22
the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 23
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 provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature and Vcore. - 23 - - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 24
whether to allow the CPU to run at Turbo C1 speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to 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 - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 25
state to decrease power consumption. The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure 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 - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 26
the BIOS automatically configure instructions from the memory 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 a CPU that supports this feature. For - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 27
. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. System 1 Fan Control Mode (SYS_FAN1 Connector) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 28
2B Fan Control Mode (SYS_FAN2A/SYS_FAN2B Connector) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control . (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 29
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 - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 30
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 as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on this item to - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 31
disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 32
Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to configure an 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 - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 33
2-6 Peripherals && PCIE Bifurcation Support Allows you to determine how the bandwidth of the application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port (COMA) Enables or disables the onboard serial - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 34
Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 35
controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 36
: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are: 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Gfx (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 - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 37
Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Always On The system is turned on upon the - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 38
is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CEC 2019 Ready Allows you to select whether to allow the system to adjust power consumption when it - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 39
Defaults Press on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to select - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 40
). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Configuring the Onboard BIOS version. C-1. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 41
level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 5. Exit in MAIN MENU. Install the RAID/AHCI driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. Installing the Operating System - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 42
to stop functioning correctly. •• If you want to change/remove the Optane™ memory, you must disable it using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology or Intel(R) Optane™ Memory application first. •• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update. - 42 - - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 43
Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 43 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 44
Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: C246M-WU4 Responsible Party - U.S. Contact and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for - Gigabyte C246M-WU4 | User Manual - Page 45
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To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
C246M-WU4
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-246MWU4-1101R