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Hardware Installation
Gear Button
Changes BCLK stepping to 0.1 MHz or 1 MHz.
CPU BCLK Up Button (FREQ_UP):
RaisestheCPUbaseclock.
CPU Ratio Down Button (RATIO_DW):
Lowers the CPU ratio.
CPU Ratio Up Button (RATIO_UP):
RaisestheCPUratio.
OC Buttons
GIGABYTE's unique OC buttons help enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most performance from
their hardware, but also the absolute most enjoyable OC experience with features like overclocking the CPU in
real-time,automaticallyloadingthemostoptimizedoverclockingcongurationfortheprocessorandmemory,
and loading users' customized settings, etc.
OC PCIe Switch (PCIE_SW)
TheOCPCIeswitchallowsyoutomanuallyturnoffspecicPCIExpressslot(s)(exceptforthePCIExpress
x1slot)withoutphysicalremoval.
Slot DIP Setting
DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4
Disabling PCIEX16_1 OFF ON ON ON
Disabling PCIEX8_1 ON OFF ON ON
Disabling PCIEX16_2
ON ON
OFF ON
Disabling PCIEX8_2 ON ON ON OFF
PCIE_SW
F_USB30
F_U B_ 
F_  F_ 
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BS_ B
SB_ B
_S  S_ _ B _U _ B
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S
_S 
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BSSS
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 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _ S  _
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 
FREQ_UP
OC_IGNITION
TAG
RATIO_DW
RATIO_UP
CPU BCLK Down Button (FREQ_DW):
Lowers the CPU base clock.
PCIE_SW
FREQ_DW
Gear
TURBO
OC Tag Button (TAG):
This button allows users to load their customized settings (using
theSavetoTagprolecreatedinBIOSSetup)soyoucanapply
your custom settings after clearing CMOS.
OC Ignition Button (OC_IGNITION):
The OC Ignition feature maintains power to your motherboard and connected components while the system is shut down.
After pressing this button, be sure to press the power button to take effect. Please note that the system will not be able to
enter S3 mode if this feature is enabled.
OC Turbo Button (TURBO):
PressthisbuttontoloadthemostoptimizedGIGABYTEoverclockingcongurationforyourprocessorandmemory.
TGR
DTB
SET_LOCK
MEM_SAFE
Memory Safe Button (MEM_SAFE):
PressingtheMemorySafebuttonengagesafail-safemodethatallowsthesystemtobootinasafememoryconguration,
regardless of the DIMM speed or CAS rating. The system will reboot after completion. (Note: Engaging Memory Safe may
impactsystemmemoryperformance.)
Settings Lock Button (SET_LOCK):
The GIGABYTE settings lock button allows the system to automatically remember your last successful settings, even after
clearing CMOS. With one touch, the Settings Lock button can quickly revert to the previous good settings; a very useful tool
for overclockers tuning their BIOS to perfection.
Direct to BIOS Button (DTB):
This button helps users more easily to directly enter the BIOS at any time before rebooting the system. (Pressing this button
during the POST process allows you to immediately enter BIOS Setup. Enter BIOS Setup directly on next boot if the button
ispressedafterthePOSTprocess.)