Biostar Racing X470GT8 User Manual

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Biostar Racing X470GT8 Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
Chipset	AMD X470
CPU Socket	AM4
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	64GB
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots	2
PCIe 2.0 x1 Slots	3
SATA 6Gb/s	6
M.2 Slots	2
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A	1
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C	1
USB 3.1 Gen1	6
USB 2.0	6
Audio	Realtek ALC1220
RAID Support	0, 1, 10
Memory Speed	3200(OC)/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866 MHz

Summary

FCC Information and Copyright

Chapter 1: Introduction and Specifications

1.1 Before You Start

Safety guidelines and preparation steps before installing the motherboard.

1.3 Product Specifications

Technical details and features of the motherboard.

1.4 Rear Panel Connectors

Description and layout of the ports on the motherboard's rear panel.

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

2.1 CPU and Heatsink Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its heatsink.

2.4 System Memory Installation

Guide for installing DDR4 memory modules and dual-channel configuration.

2.7 Headers & Connectors

Detailed pin assignments for ATX power, front panel, and other connectors.

Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS and Software Utilities

3.1 UEFI BIOS Setup

How to access and configure BIOS settings for the system.

3.2 BIOS Update

Methods for updating the motherboard's BIOS using utilities.

3.3 Software Installation

Guide to installing drivers and using BIOSTAR utilities.

RACING GT EVO Utilities Overview

Overview of utilities like System Info, SmartEAR, GT Touch, Vivid LED DJ, A.I Fan, H/W Monitor, OC/OV.

Lightning Charger Function

Quick Charge 2.0 software for fast charging and file transfer.

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting and Support

4.1 Driver Installation

Instructions for installing drivers and software from the DVD.

4.4 Troubleshooting Common Issues

Common system issues and their solutions, including CPU overheating.

4.5 RAID Functionality

Explanation of RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations.

Appendices: Specifications and Compatibility

Appendix I: Specifications in Other Languages

Technical specifications in Arabic, German, Russian, Spanish, and Thai.

Appendix II: Quick Charge 2.0 Compatible Devices

List of mobile devices compatible with Quick Charge 2.0.