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2-3 BIOS Setup...10 2-4 Color Temperature 11 2-5 Cloud Station...12 2-6 EasyTune...17 2-7 Easy RAID...18 2-8 Fast Boot...20 2-9 Game Boost...21 2-10 GIGABYTE HW OC V-Tuner...34 Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison. The software setup menus are for reference only. - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 2
Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 3
file into the computer. In the main screen of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 4
update process. •• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS. Step 3: The system will restart after the update process is complete. Step 4: During the POST, press - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 5
model. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 6
1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your USB flash drive, and rename it to GIGABYTE.bin. Note: The USB flash drive must use the - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 7
drivers, and BIOS. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 8
disable the 3D OSD feature and to select the type of real-time system information you wish to display. 3D OSD will detect and display a list of available options. Configuration Menu: Allows you to set a hotkey for enabling /disabling 3D OSD and specify the font size/location/color of the displayed - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 9
2-2 AutoGreen AutoGreen (Note) is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a Bluetooth-enabled smart phone/tablet device. When the device is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the system will enter the specified power saving - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 10
motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also use it to select the default language used by the BIOS and set the system time/power management settings. The BIOS Setup Interface Using BIOS Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. •• AC BACK: Determines - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 11
2-4 Color Temperature GIGABYTE Color Temperature is a simple interface which allows you to directly adjust the monitor color temperature and reduce the blue light to protect your eyes. The - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 12
Cloud Station on the remote computer. •• Your smart phone/tablet device must have Android 4.0/iOS 6.0 or above version. •• The first time you use HomeCloud, GIGABYTE Remote, and Remote OC, you must sign in with your Google/ Facebook/Windows Live account. Be sure to use the same account to sign in - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 13
computer (installed with Cloud Station (Server)), sign in with your Google/ Facebook/Windows Live account or select the account on the Account List. Then enable HomeCloud Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run Cloud Station - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 14
to remotely control the mouse/keyboard/ Windows Media Player on your computer. The GIGABYTE Remote Interface Using GIGABYTE Remote Step 1: On the host computer, launch GIGABYTE Remote and enable GIGABYTE Remote Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 15
system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with CPU, motherboard, and memory. HW MONIT Allows you to monitor system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. QUICK BOOST Provides you with three preset overclocking - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 16
adapter. If there are more than one Wi-Fi card on your computer, you need to select the one you want to use from the list. •• SSID: The hotspot SSID name. You can keep the default name or create your own one. •• HotSpot Password(must have at least 8 characters): The password - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 17
to set hotkeys for your profiles. Available functions in EasyTune may vary by motherboard model and CPU. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 18
2-7 Easy RAID The GIGABYTE Easy RAID(Note) utility includes the following 'EZ' setups applications that will offer greatly simplified install and your computer and make sure the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility can work properly. (Note) This feature is supported only in UEFI mode. - 18 - - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 19
XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for RAID 0 when a new 1. An Intel® Chipset motherboard supporting RAID 2. Intel® SATA controllers set to RAID mode 3. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed 4. Intel® SATA controller driver installed 5. The new - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 20
Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 21
2-9 Game Boost This app allows you to flexibly manage your applications to optimize your gaming performance by freeing up system resources and memory usage. The Game Boost Interface Using Game Boost Select the application you want to suspend and then click Go to optimize your system for gaming. To - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 22
2-10 GIGABYTE HW OC APP GIGABYTE HW OC APP allows you to overclock your system from a smart phone/tablet device at the BIOS level without the need to leave your ongoing session. It can help you change the CPU frequency as well as an array of voltages to your desire in order to achieve the best - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 23
Power Management settings in Windows and sync the settings to the BIOS. The Platform Power Management Interface Using Platform Power Management: Express bus. •• DMI ASPM Control: Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link. (Note) PEG ASPM, PCH ASPM, DMI - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 24
icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on your handheld devices. (Note 2) •• Basic of analog/digital colors. (Note 1) This function is available only on motherboards with an I/O shield that has audio LEDs. (Note 2) Please download the - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 25
strip. Calibration ─ Calibrate LED colors. •• Intelligent: LEDs emit various colors based on the condition of your PC. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. - 25 - - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 26
2-13 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules the computer will shutdown right away. (Note) You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 26 - - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 27
2-14 Smart Keyboard GIGABYTE Smart Keyboard allows you to set your own hotkeys using the F1 through F12 keys. You can use the customized hotkeys to change the mouse - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 28
to recover your system from the backup image •• Smart Backup only supports NTFS file system. •• You need to select the destination partition in the backup and enter the user name and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Recovering a file: Click the File Recovery button on the - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 29
to proceed with the restore immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to the Windows recovery environment. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your system. All of your files and programs will be deleted and replaced with those on the selected backup. If needed, be - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 30
2-16 Smart HUD GIGABYTE Smart HUD provides you with the ability to watch a video on YouTube or Twitch simultaneously during gameplay by simply setting the URLs on the UI. - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 31
2-17 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and Interface Tabs Information Tab Description The System Information tab provides information on the installed CPU, motherboard, and the BIOS version. The Smart Fan 5 Auto tab allows you to specify a Smart - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 32
2-18 USB Blocker GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device types on your PC. Devices classes that - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 33
2 Interface Using USB DAC-UP 2 Click the drop down list on the right of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector you want to adjust the voltage and choose an option. Then click Apply. After the system restarts, the settings will be synchronized with the BIOS settings. The options are as follows: • Normal: Keeps - Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro | Unique Features Introduction - Page 34
2-20 V-Tuner GIGABYTE V-Tuner (Note 1) allows you to easily fine-tune your graphics card in the Windows environment. You can manually overclock the GPU and memory (Note 2) or V-Tuner, be sure to install the graphics card driver first. (Note 2) Items available may vary by graphics cards. - 34 -
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Actual software supported may vary by motherboard model and OS verison. The software setup
menus are for reference only.
Unique Features
BIOS Update Utilities
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Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility
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Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
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Using Q-Flash Plus
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APP Center
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3D OSD
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AutoGreen
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BIOS Setup
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Color Temperature
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Cloud Station
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EasyTune
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Easy RAID
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Fast Boot
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Game Boost
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GIGABYTE HW OC APP
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Platform Power Management
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RGB Fusion
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Smart TimeLock
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Smart Keyboard
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Smart Backup
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Smart HUD
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System Information Viewer
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USB Blocker
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USB DAC-UP 2
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V-Tuner
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