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B560M AORUS PRO AX B560M AORUS PRO User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-B56MPRW-1002R B560M AORUS PRO AX B560M AORUS PRO 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 - Gigabyte B560M 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 B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents B560M AORUS PRO (AX) Motherboard Layout 4 B560M 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 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 4
sensor QFLASH_PLUS F_USB1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN3 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT SPI_TPM F_PANEL Box Contents 55 B560M AORUS PRO AX or B560M AORUS PRO motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 One antennaj 55 M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s) * The box contents above are for - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 5
Gen 2 Type A 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 USB 2.0/1.1 USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 Hub SPI BIOS Bus TPM 4 USB 2.0/1.1 4 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC eSPI Bus iTE® Super I/O Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In j Only for the B560M AORUS PRO AX. (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU. - 5 - - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 6
(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. - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 7
5.1 - Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment. Multi-Graphics Technology ŠŠ Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies j Only for the B560M AORUS PRO AX. - 7 - - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 8
notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 9
application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune - Fast Boot - Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - RGB Fusion - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install j Only for the B560M AORUS PRO AX. - 9 - - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 10
Windows 10 64-bit ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. B560M AORUS PRO AX B560M AORUS PRO Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 11
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 four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 12
an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always j Only for the B560M AORUS PRO AX. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 12 - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 13
rate On No data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port Off 100 Mbps data rate USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange) Use - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 14
, 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. - 14 - - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 15
1-7 Internal Connectors 41 53 6 7 2 4 13 9 12 18 9 8 11 17 16 16 20 7 6 14 15 4 10 19 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) CPU_OPT 6) LED_C1/LED_C2 7) D_LED1/D_LED2 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 9) M2P_CPU/M2A_SB 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) F_U32C 13) F_U32 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 16
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 B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 17
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 it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 18
visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Before installing the devices, be 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. B_ USB 0_ B G.QBOFM SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA And RST Configuration," for more information - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 19
2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 M.2 PCIe SSD * a a a a a a No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a a: Available, r: Not available * The M2P_CPU (Note) connector supports only PCIe SSDs. •• M2A_SB: Type of M.2 SSD Connector M.2 SATA SSD SATA3 0 a SATA3 1 r SATA3 2 a SATA3 3 a SATA3 - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 20
the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information . 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 B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 21
_3 U 12) F_U32C (USB Type-C® Header with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Support) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and can provide one USB port. F_USB3 F_USB30 3 10 11 1 20 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition VBUS TX1+ TX1GND RX1+ - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 22
are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. B_ USB 0_ B THB_C2 1 B_ 1 THB_C1 B_ B Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 23
simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is complete. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 23 - - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 24
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 utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 25
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 B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 26
system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to drag the curve nodes to adjust fan speed. Or you can fan speed change. && FAN Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 27
this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && Save Fan Profile This function allows you to save the current settings to a profile. You can save the profile in the BIOS or select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to save the profile to your storage device. && Load Fan Profile This function allows you to load - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 28
2-4 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 B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 29
. (Default: Auto) && AVX Disable (Note) Allows you to disable the AVX instruction sets on a CPU that supports AVX. (Default: Auto) && AVX512 Disable (Note) Allows you to disable the AVX-512 instruction sets on a CPU that supports AVX-512. (Default: Auto) && AVX Offset (Note) When the processor runs - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 30
CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you manually direct the most critical workloads to it. You can even - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 31
. This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set to Manual. (Default: Auto) dd C-States Control && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States is enabled. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support Allows you - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 32
to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 33
Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto) && Memory Enhancement Settings Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal (basic - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 34
2-6 Settings ƒƒ Platform Power && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && 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 - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 35
fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && RC6(Render Standby) PCIEX4 slot as the first display. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 36
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 B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 37
Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that 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 - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 38
4 . (Note) Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 38 - - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 39
2-7 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 B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 40
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 provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disable Link) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for the previous boot - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 41
is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disable Link Disables booting from the network. ( Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 42
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 B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 43
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 B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 44
instructions to complete the installation. When completed, restart the system. 2. After you install the included motherboard drivers PCIe Storage Devices is set to Manual. Then depending on which M.2 connector related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update. Please visit GIGABYTE's website - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 45
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. - 45 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 46
Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B560M AORUS PRO AX/B560M AORUS PRO Responsible Party - PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/ IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 47
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 B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 48
European Community Directive R&TTE Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member - Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX | User Manual - Page 49
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User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-B56MPRW-1002R