Gigabyte W480M VISION W User Manual

Gigabyte W480M VISION W Manual

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    W480M VISION W User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-480MVSW-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.
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    written permission. „„ In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. „„ For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For
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    Table of Contents W480M VISION W Motherboard Layout 4 W480M VISION W 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
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    SATA_SGP2 SATA_SGP1 F_U32 F_AUDIO COMA SYS_FAN2B F_USB1 COMB F_USB2 THB_C1 QFLASH_PLUS SPI_TPM F_PANEL Box Contents 55 W480M VISION W motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield 55 One G Connector 55 Four SATA cables * The box contents above are for reference
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    W480M VISION W Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus x16 Switch x16 x8 DDI HDMI 1.4 LGA1200 CPU DDI 2 DisplayPorts or D-Sub CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 2933/
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    (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the user. •• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.
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    ® Xeon® W series processors - 10th Generation Intel® Core™ processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® W480 Express Chipset Memory ŠŠ Intel® Xeon® W-1290/W-1270
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    connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_CPU) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SB) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-8 Internal Connectors," for
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    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. - 9 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.
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    Installing the CPU 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 CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
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    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
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    /16bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@30 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and
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    This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 13 -
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    1-8 Internal Connectors 41 3 4 2 5 6 10 7 15 5 7 16 17 9 14 14 4 11 13 12 13 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2A/2B 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 6) SATA_SGP1/2 7) M2Q_CPU/M2A_SB 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) F_U32 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 12) SPI_TPM 13) THB_C1/THB_C2 14) COMA/COMB 15)
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    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
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    1 _S 1 1 B SS _ B_ B 1 23 1 S1 1 23 1 1 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connecto_Srs) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1 23 1.5Gb/s RAID 0, standard. Each SATA RAID 1, RAID 5, and con1n2e3ctor suppor RAID 10. Refer
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    M2Q_CPU/M2A_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Config_u0ring aF RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 M2Q_CPU
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    by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel
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    F_USB30 1 23 1 12345 SS U F_ F_ U F_ G.QBOFM 10) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer. 20
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    B_ USB 0_ B 13) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connectors) The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. F_USB30 3 B_ _ 1 THB_C2 1 THB_C1 Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. If you want to install the Thunderbolt™ add-in card in the PCIEX8 slot, make
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    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). 17) use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 21 -
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    when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily . •• 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
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    2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings Function Keys / / Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration
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    to default values.) `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important 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
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    the system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you manually direct the most critical workloads to it. You can even adjust the 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 website.
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    C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (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 CPU core frequency and
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    enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache. Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel
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    default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 28 -
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    `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU Vcore voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS
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    can adjust 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 under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed
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    can adjust 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 under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed
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    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 set
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    2-5 Peripherals && PCIE Bifurcation Support Allows you to determine how the bandwidth of the PCIEX16 slot is divided. Options: Auto, PCIE x8/x8, Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 33 -
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    Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv4 HTTP
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    allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers. (Default: Disabled) && Port
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    && Control Iommu Pre-boot Behavior Enables or disables the IOMMU feature supported by the Chipset. (Default: Disable IOMMU) && CPU Run Control Enables 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
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    && Wake on LAN Enable Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && IOAPIC 24-119 Entries Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled) && Aperture Size Allows you to set the maximum amount of system memory that can be allocated to the graphics card. (Default: 256MB) &&
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    Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device
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    only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disable Link All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and
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    option ROM. UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press on this item, type the password
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    2-8 Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Enabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to
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    && Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a 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 function. (Default) Move Move the mouse to turn on the system. Double Click Double
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    2-9 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS
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    , make sure to set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration 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
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    for a non-RAID configuration. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. Next, go to Peripherals\SATA And RST Esc> or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 45 -
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    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
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    Configuration and make sure iRSTe Support and USE RST Legacy OROM is disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices is set to Manual. If you want to which drive to be accelerated. Click Enable. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. When completed, restart the system. 5. Launch the Intel
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    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. - 48 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information.
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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.
W480M VISION W
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-480MVSW-1001R