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H470 AORUS PRO AX User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-H47APAX-1001R 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 H470 AORUS PRO AX | 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 H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Layout 4 H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 4
SPI_TPM M_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO THB_C1 QFLASH_PLUS COM D_LED1 F_PANEL SYS_FAN3 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT Box Contents 55 H470 AORUS PRO AX motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 One G Connector 55 One antenna * The box contents above are for reference - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 5
H470 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz LGA1200 CPU DDI HDMI 1.4 DDI DP 1.4 1 PCI Express x16 DMI 3.0 M2A_SB M2M_SB M.2 CNVi WIFI 6 SATA 6Gb/s PCI Express 3.0 Bus x1 x1 x1 x4 x1 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN 3 PCI - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 6
manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard motherboard motherboard motherboard motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard motherboard problem - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 7
LGA1200 package ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® H470 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors: - Support Communication - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac with wave 2 features, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Module - BLUETOOTH 5.1 - Support for 11ax - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 8
Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel - 6 ports available through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 9
will depend on the cooler you install. 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 10
the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA1200 CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 11
Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 12
port for USB devices. USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB GIGABYTE's website. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 13
want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 13 - - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 14
6 7 2 4 12 19 8 9 9 18 11 15 14 6 7 17 13 16 4 10 20 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) CPU_OPT 6) D_LED1/D_LED2 7) LED_C1/LED_C2 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 9) M2A_SB/M2M_SB 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12 device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 14 - - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 15
-12V GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND NC +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 16
damage of the LED strip. U 1 12V For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 17
supports a single SATA device. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions set up the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Co_nf0igurinFg a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 18
a a a a a a a: Available, r: Not available •• M2M_SB: Type of Connector M.2 SSD SATA3 0 M.2 PCIe SSD * a SATA3 1 a SATA3 2 a SATA3 3 a SATA3 4 a SATA3 5 a No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a a: Available, r: Not available * The M2M_SB connector supports only PCIe SSDs. - 18 - - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 19
switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 20
14) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connectors) The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. B_ _ F_USB30 3 1 THB_C2 B_ S _S _ 1 THB_C1 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _ _B S F_ B S_ F_USB3 - 20 - F_USB3 B _ S F_ B_ S F_ S _S _ B_ - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 21
Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is complete. QFLED - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 22
before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory def_ault_sB(select Load Optim_ ized Defaults) oSr _ manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). B_ S _S _ 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 23
battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 24
default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Switch to the Favorites submenu Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive Add - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 25
2-3 Favorites (F11) Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the key to quickly switch to the page where all of your favorite options are located. To add or remove a favorite option, go to its original page and press on the option. The option is marked with a star - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 26
to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && No. of CPU Cores Enabled Allows - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 27
reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Ring 's best performance core and lets you manually direct the most critical workloads to it only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 28
. The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-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 - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 29
SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) a memory module that support this feature. - 29 - - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 30
ƒƒ Memory Channels Timings dd Channels Standard Timing Control, Channels Advanced Timing Control, Channels Misc Timing Control These sections provide memory timing settings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 31
keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 32
causing it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to determine whether to 256MB) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 32 - - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 33
system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 34
support for external SATA devices. ƒƒ EZ RAID Allows you to quickly set up a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. This Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 35
of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is the temperature. You can adjust Silent Manual the fan speed with System Information Viewer based Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 36
&& Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan Fail Warning Allows the - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 37
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 Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 38
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 Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 39
when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Link Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 40
at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. To cancel and configure related settings. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Disabled. && Preferred Operating Mode Allows you to - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 41
and select Yes to confirm. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. Press to complete. Or you can - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 42
Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to Manual. Then depending the M.2 connector you motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 43
system for a non-RAID configuration. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. Next , etc. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 44
driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include Intel® RAID driver, you do not need to install separate RAID driver motherboard driver on-screen instructions to - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 45
to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is disabled. 2. Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set to Manual Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. When - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 46
the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your optical drive. Click drivers. Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 46 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 47
1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: H470 AORUS PRO AX Responsible Party - U.S. Contact and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 48
2011/65/EU & the European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 49
European Community Directive RED Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States. The low band 5.15 -5.35 GHz is for indoor use only for the countries listed in the table below: AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE - Gigabyte H470 AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 50
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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.
H470 AORUS PRO AX
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-H47APAX-1001R