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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.
Beforeusingtheoverclockingbuttons,makesuretoloadtheoptimizeddefaultsinBIOSSetupto
return the BIOS settings to factory defaults.
OC Tag button:
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 Turbobutton:
PressthisbuttontoloadthemostoptimizedGIGABYTEoverclockingconguration
for your processor and memory.
CPU BCLK Down Button (FREQ_DW):
Lowers the CPU base clock.
OC Trigger switch (TGR):
This switch allows the overclockers to jump between low and extremely high frequencies in an instant. After remaining at a
lowfrequencyduringsystembootandOSoptimization,theoverclockercanthenengagetheTriggerSwitchtoinstantlyhit
the target frequency, save their score submission, grab a screen shot, and watch the records tumble.
2:Safefrequency(usingthelowestCPUratio,whichmayvarybyCPU)
1: Target frequency set in BIOS Setup or other overclocking application.
OC Ignition button (ENPWR_BUTTON):
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.
OC PCIe switch (PCIE_SW)
ThisswitchallowsyoutomanuallyturnoffspecicPCIExpressslot(s)(exceptforthePCIEX16_2andPCI
Expressx1slots)withoutphysicalremoval.
PCIE_SW
PCIE_SW
F_USB30
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BS_
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F_USB3F
FREQ_DW
FREQ_UP
GEAR
RATIO_DW
RATIO_UP
TURBO
TAG
OC_IGNITION
TGR
Slot DIP Setting
DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4
Disabling PCIEX16_1 ON OFF OFF OFF
Disabling PCIEX8_1 OFF ON OFF OFF
Disable PCIEX16_3 OFF OFF ON OFF
Disabling PCIEX8_2 OFF OFF OFF ON