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X299X AORUS XTREME WF (X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-X29XAXW-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 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard X299X AORUS XTREME WF (X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) Sept. 12, 2019 Wireless Module Country Approvals: Motherboard X299X AORUS XTREME WF (X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) Sept. 12, 2019 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 3
Installation Guide included with the product. „„ For detailed product information, 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 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 X299X AORUS XTREME WF (X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) Motherboard Layout ...7 X299X AORUS XTREME WF (X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) Motherboard Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 5
117 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 117 6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 119 6-1-3 Using the Voice Recorder 120 6-2 Troubleshooting 121 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 121 6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 122 6-3 Debug LED Codes 124 Regulatory Statements 128 Contact Us...135 - 5 - - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 6
Box Contents 55 X299X AORUS XTREME WF (X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) motherboard 55 One water cooling kit 55 One AORUS USB flash drive with drivers 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA cables 55 Two Wi-Fi antennas 55 One G Connector 55 Two addressable LED strip adapter cables 55 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 7
X299X AORUS XTREME WF (X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) Motherboard Layout X299X AORUS XTREME WF (X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) LED_CPU 60 42 DDR4_4_2C DDR4_2_1C DDR4_3_2D DDR4_1_1D OC_IGNITTON ATX_12V_2X4_1 ATX_12V_2X4_2 CPU_OPT CPU_FAN PW_SW OC LED_C1 D_LED1 EC_TEMP1 EC_TEMP2 ATX - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 8
X299X AORUS XTREME WF (X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE) Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus x16 ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCI Express 3.0 Bus ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 2 USB Type-C™, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A DMI 3.0 1 M.2 Socket 3 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2P) (M2Q) or 4 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 9
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 X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 10
for Intel® Core™ i7-7800X and above X series processors/Intel® Core™ i9 X series processors in the LGA2066 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® X299 Express Chipset Memory ŠŠ Intel® Core™ X series 48-lane processors - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 11
key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * The ports available through the internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x VGA_PW power connector 1 x CPU - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 12
Fan speed detection ŠŠ Water cooling flow rate detection ŠŠ Overheating warning ŠŠ Fan fail warning ŠŠ Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. ŠŠ Noise detection ŠŠ 2 x 128 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 13
applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - AutoGreen - (12 months license) Support for Windows 10 64-bit XL-ATX Form Factor; 32.5cm x 27.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 14
CPU and CPU Cooler 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 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 15
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 16
the protective plastic films from the thermal pads. Thermal Pad Thermal Pad Thermal Pad Thermal Paste Step 2: Align the water cooling kit with the motherboard in the direction as indicated below, connect the LED cables from the water cooling kit to the LED_PCH header and then the LED_CPU header - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 17
Step 3: Carefully flip the motherboard over, tighten the four long screws and washers in a diagonal sequence as indicated. Then tighten the short screws and washers to their corresponding holes. Make - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 18
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 X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 19
to the memory module. DDR4 and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR2 DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR4 DIMM A DDR4 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 20
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 X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 21
System Requirements -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 22
is good. Thunderbolt™ 3 Connector (USB Type-C™ Port) The connector supports standard DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs. You can connect a standard DisplayPort offers video outputs to the motherboard. Refer to the Thunderbolt™ 3 Connector for more information. Hardware Installation - 22 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 23
and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus 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. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 24
audio driver. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 25
_ __ 3 S_ S_ _ _B _S U __ 3 _S 1 B SS 1 23 1 1 23 1 1 1 B SS 1 B_ S 1 1 1 23 B_ 1 23 1 1 23 1 _ S S3 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs S_ 1 23 S_ BIOS Swi1tc2 3hes and BIOS LED Indicators 1 The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 26
Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS GIGABYTE overclock- ing configuration for your processor and memory. OC Ignition button (OC_IGNITION): The OC Ignition feature maintains power to your motherboard - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 27
1 11 12 6 10 2 17 18 22 13 3 21 19 5 18 24 15 1) ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2 2) ATX 3) VGA_PW 4) CPU_FAN 5) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 6) SYS_FAN5/6_PUMP 7) CPU_OPT 8) LED_CPU 9) LED_PCH 10) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 11) LED_C1 securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 27 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 28
1/2) A TX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connectors 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 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 29
design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 30
6) SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Headers) The fan/pump header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. 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 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 31
8) LED_CPU (Water Cooling Kit CPU LED Header) This header provides power and signals to the CPU LED on the water cooling kit. It can detect water cooling leaks, which ensures stable heat dissipation for your system. 1 5 2 6 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition power leak detection LED signals GND - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 32
may lead to the damage of the LED strip. 12V For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip, refer to the instructions on in Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\RGB Fusion." Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 33
with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector 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 on configuring a RAID array. _ __ 3 B _ _U 7531 SATA3 6 4 2 0 S _S _S - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 34
14) M2P/M2Q (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and su_pp0 ort RFAID up the configuration in UEFI BIOS mode. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. _0 F S F_ M2P (Note) S F_ 110 80 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 35
Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors: The availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M2P and M2Q connectors. The M2P connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 0 connector. The M2Q connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4, 5, 6, 7 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 36
speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status 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 to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 37
) _ S_ The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the _ pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 38
. Enabling this function requires software support. The maximum power output of this connector may vary depending on the power management mechanism for the USB cable and charging device used. For more information on USB TurboCharger, refer to the instructions in Chapter 5, "Unique Features." •• Do - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 39
1 1 23 U __ S3 _U 1 23 _ B _S S_ F_USB3 F 20) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. _ S3 _ _ _B B SS S SF _ 11 1 U 12 2 _ Pin No. Definition 1 LAD0 S _ 2 VCC3 3 LAD1 4 N_o _Pin 3 5 LAD2 6 LCLK 7 LAD3 8 GND 9 LFRAME 10 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 40
No. Definition 1 1 Noise Detection 2 GND F_USB30 3 Noise Detection Cable 1 For more information on the noise detection function, refer to the instructions in Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\System Information Viewer" Before connecting the cable to the header, make sure to remove the - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 41
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). - 41 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 42
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, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @ risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 44
2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 45
2-2 The Main Menu Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: T34) Setup Menus - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 46
B. Easy Mode Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments for optimum performance. In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through configuration items or press to switch to the Advanced Mode screen. BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 47
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 X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 48
clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU BCLK Frequency Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended . && AVX 512 Allows you to configure AVX 512 instructions. (Default: Auto) BIOS Setup - 48 - - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 49
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 when using an Intel® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 50
you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Auto) && Adjacent C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 51
Allows you to set the system 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) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 52
ƒƒ Advanced Memory Settings && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Please note that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 53
&& CPU Vcore/CPU Vcore Offset/CPU Vcore Adaptive Mode/CPU VRIN External Override/ CPU MESH Voltage/CPU MESH Voltage Offset/Uncore Voltage Offset/Uncore Voltage Offset/CPU VCCIO/CPU System Agent Voltage/VCC Sustained/VCCPLL/VCCPLL OC/ CPU Core PLL Overvoltage (+mV)/DRAM Voltage (CH A/B)/DRAM Voltage - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 54
2-5 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 X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 55
&& Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 56
item to Disabled. && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices 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 are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 57
Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 58
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. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 HTTP - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 59
Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. This item is configurable when LEDs in LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 60
the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 61
. You 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 in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 62
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 X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 63
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 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 64
ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 65
Password first. ƒƒ Secure Boot Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot and configure related settings. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Disabled. && Preferred Operating Mode Allows you to select whether to enter Easy mode or Advanced mode after entering BIOS Setup - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 66
2-8 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 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 67
. •• A USB thumb drive. 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives/SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard. Then connect the power connectors from your power supply to the hard drives. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 68
RAID Configuration Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 2). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 69
with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Next, use the - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 70
Step 4: Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. Press the key on the hard drives to be selected (selected hard drives are marked with "X"). Then set the stripe block size (Figure 5). The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 71
After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press on the volume to check for information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 72
this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. After the POST memory test begins and before the - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 73
with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 11). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 74
Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Finally press on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume, press to confirm or to cancel (Figure 13). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 17.5.0. - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 75
Recovery Volume Options Intel® Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can copy the data from the master drive to - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 76
On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the operating system. On Request also allows creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to complete. Configuring a RAID Set - 76 - - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 77
Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press . When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 19), press to confirm or - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 78
during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. If the operating system to be installed requires that you - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 79
computer. •• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disc. Then launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 80
VOLUMES OPTIONS menu, select Enable Only Recovery Disk to show the recovery drive in the operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 17.5.0.4136 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. All Rights - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 81
it. The data drive must also be GPT formatted. 7. The motherboard driver disc. B. Installation Guidelines B-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the sure you back up the data before continuing. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. When completed, restart the system. Step 3: Launch the Intel - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 82
Step 1: After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup, make sure CSM Support under the Boot menu is disabled. Step 2: Go to Settings\IO Ports\ drive to be accelerated. Click Yes to continue. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. When completed, restart the system. Step 5: Launch the Intel - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 83
Plug the Intel® VROC Upgrade Key into the VROC header on the motherboard and install the Intel® NVMe SSDs in the PCIe slot(s) or the SATA Controller(s), set SATA Mode Selection to Intel RST Premium, and enable iRSTe Support. Step 2: Go to Settings\IO Ports\PCIE Slot VROC & Bifurcation to set - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 84
Step 3: After the system reboots, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU sub-menu. Press on All Intel VMD Controller. Step 4: Press on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. Step 5: Enter a volume name with 1~16 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 85
Step 9: After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU screen. Under Intel VROC Managed Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. A-3: Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, press on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU\Intel VROC - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 86
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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 88
4-2 Application Software This page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can select the apps you want and drivers on the driver disk. The Contact page provides contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter. You can click the URL on this page to link to the - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 89
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 sake of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash Plus? Q-Flash Plus is a new - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 90
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 update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Unique Features - 90 - - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 91
Step 2: The screen will show that the BIOS file is being read from your USB flash drive. Please select Fast or Intact to begin the BIOS update. The screen will then display the update process. •• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 92
motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions up screen. Click Backup current image to save the current boot-up logo. Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif. C. After Updating the BIOS - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 93
'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 FAT32 file system. 3. Insert the USB flash drive into - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 94
APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 95
5-2-1 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 X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 96
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 X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 97
Cloud Station: Using HomeCloud Step 1: Launch HomeCloud on the host 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 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 98
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 X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 99
after system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same settings. INFO Displays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and memory. HW MONIT Allows you to monitor system temperatures - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 100
HotSpot HotSpot turns your computer into a virtual wireless access point and allows you to share your connection with your other wireless devices. Make sure your computer has been connected to a network and Wi-Fi is enabled. The HotSpot Interface Using HotSpot: Configuring your host computer: The - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 101
5-2-3 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users 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 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 102
5-2-4 Easy RAID The GIGABYTE Easy RAID(Note) utility includes the following 'EZ' setups applications that will offer greatly simplified install and make sure the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility can work properly. (Note) This feature is supported only in UEFI mode. Unique Features - 102 - - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 103
XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for RAID 0 when a new for complex and time-consuming configurations. A. System Requirements 1. An Intel® Chipset motherboard supporting RAID 2. Intel® SATA controllers set to RAID mode 3. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 104
5-2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot setting right in the operating system. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 105
5-2-6 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. - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 106
5-2-7 Platform Power Management This application allows you to change the Platform Power Management settings in Windows and sync the settings to the BIOS. The Platform Power Management Interface Using Platform Power Management: •• Platform Power Management: Enables or disables the Active State - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 107
top right corner: Allows you to return to the main menu. The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app installed on your handheld devices. (Note 2) •• Click the icon of the desired device and select the LED color/ lighting behaviour on the - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 108
•• Options for controlling the LEDs on the motherboard and digital LED strip. Click the motherboard icon for further settings. (Note) Select your desired area and select the LED the selected region LEDs. (Note) Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard. Unique Features - 108 - - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 109
5-2-9 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 X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 110
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 X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 111
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 X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 112
5-2-11 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and Viewer 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 - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 113
5-2-12 Smart Survey GIGABYTE Smart Survey collects, processes, and sort certain types of non-personal information on how you and others use our motherboards. The information collected is data related to system specs, including CPU model, OS version, MAC address, memory etc. This information is used - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 114
5-2-13 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 X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 115
5-2-14 USB TurboCharger GIGABYTE USB TurboCharger supports the quick charging technologies (Note 1) of Apple output power of 15 W a * Provides maximum output power of 18 W r a: Supports quick-charge, r: Not support quick-charge. While the system is in S3/S4, the Quick Charge and Apple Fast-Charge - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 116
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Microsoft Store. Restart the system after the audio driver is installed. 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. The picture to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Center - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 118
Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is completed. B. Configuring Sound Effect You may - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 119
6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. 2. Configuring S/ - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 120
will saved in Documents>Sound Recordings. Voice Recorder records audio in MPEG-4 (.m4a) format. You can play the recording with a digital media player program that supports the audio file format. Appendix - 120 - - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 121
Troubleshooting 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboards the instructions on the motherboard battery - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 122
troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 123
the device works successfully). The problem is verified and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 124
initialization. IOH PEI initialization. PCH PEI initialization. Reserved. DXE Core is started. NVRAM initialization. Installation of the PCH runtime services. CPU DXE initialization is started. PCI host bridge initialization is started. IOH DXE initialization. IOH SMM initialization. Reserved. PCH - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 125
Setup is started. Reserved. Wait user command in BIOS Setup. Reserved. Issue Ready To Boot event for OS Boot. Boot to Legacy OS. Exit Boot Services. Runtime AP installation begins. Runtime AP installation ends. Legacy Option ROM initialization. System reset if needed. - 125 - Appendix - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 126
Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8~BF C0~CF Description USB device hot plug-in. PCI device hot plug. Clean-up of NVRAM. Reconfigure NVRAM settings. Reserved. Reserved. S3 Resume Code E0 E1 E2 E3 Recovery Code F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5~F7 Error Code 50~55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C~5F D0 D1 Description S3 Resume is started ( - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 127
Code D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9~DA DB DC DE~DF E8 E9 EA EB EC~EF F8 F9 FA FB~FF Description PCH initialization error. Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available. PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources. No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 128
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 129
, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 130
LAN devices. Avertissement: Le guide d'utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 131
use) for indoor use, in both cases for private use. 2. D.M. 28.5.03, for supply to public of RLAN access to networks and telecom services. L'uso degli apparati è regolamentato da: 1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, articoli 104 (attività soggette ad autorizzazione generale) se utilizzati al di fuori del - Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | User Manual - Page 132
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X299X AORUS XTREME WF
(X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE)
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
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