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RAID Levels

RAID 0

RAID 1

RAID 10

Minimum Number of 

Hard Drives

≥2

2

4

Array Capacity

Number of hard drives * 

Size of the smallest drive Size of the smallest drive

(Number of hard drives/2) * 

Size of the smallest drive

Fault Tolerance

No

Yes

Yes

Before you begin, please prepare the following items:

This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Prepare the correct number of hard drives as indicated 

in the table above before configuring a RAID array.

 

•

SATA hard drives or SSDs. To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives 

with identical model and capacity.

 

•

Windows setup disc.

 

•

An Internet connected computer.

 

•

A USB thumb drive.

Chapter 5  Appendix

5-1  Configuring a RAID Set

 

&

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array.

https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/313/am4-raid.html?m=sw

An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set with a SATA hard drive.

Summary of Contents for B450M K

Page 1: ...gabyte com Motherboard B450M K rev 10 m ma kf GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of a global citizen Also to reduce the impacts on global warming the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment ...

Page 2: ... means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission For detailed product information carefully read the User s Manual For quick set up of the product refer to the Quick Installation Guide on GIGABYTE s website https download gigabyte com FileList Manual mb_manual_installation guide_103 pdf m sw For product related information check on our website at https www gigabyte com Identifying Your Motherboa...

Page 3: ...ions 7 2 3 Installing the CPU 10 2 4 Installing the Memory 11 2 5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 2 6 Back Panel Connectors 13 2 7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 24 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 26 4 1 Operating System Installation 26 4 2 Drivers Installation 27 Chapter 5 Appendix 28 5 1 Configuring a RAID Set 28 Regulatory Notices 29 Contact Us 30 ...

Page 4: ...B_MS CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 ATX B450M K AUDIO DDR4_2 DDR4_1 BAT ATX_12V AMD B450 R_USB30_1 HDMI CODEC M_BIOS PCIEX16 PCIEX1 iTE Super I O Realtek GbE LAN F_USB30 CI SPEAKER F_USB1 F_PANEL F_USB2 F_AUDIO SATA3 0 1 2 USB_LAN Socket AM4 R_USB30_2 3 CLR_CMOS TPM M2F_32G 80 60 42 110 SATA3 ...

Page 5: ... motherboard 5 5 User s Manual 5 5 One SATA cable 5 5 I O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain The box contents are subject to change without notice ...

Page 6: ...tatic electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard make sure the power supply has been turned off Before turning on the power make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard Before using the ...

Page 7: ...supported memory speeds and memory modules Onboard Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor 1 x HDMI port supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 60 Hz Support for HDMI 2 0 version HDCP 2 2 and HDR Maximum shared memory of 16 GB Audio Realtek Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software To configure 7 1 channel ...

Page 8: ... header 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module TPM header 2x6 pin for the GC TPM2 0_S module only 1 x speaker header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS 2 keyboard port 1 x PS 2 mouse port 1 x HDMI 2 0 port 4 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x RJ 45 port 3 x audio jacks I O Controller iTE I O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor Vol...

Page 9: ... 10 64 bit Support for Windows 7 64 bit Please download the Windows USB Installation Tool from GIGABYTE s website and install it before installing Windows 7 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor 24 4cm x 19 5cm GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product related information without prior notice Please visit GIGABYTE s website for support lists of CPU memor...

Page 10: ... not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU graphics card memory hard drive etc Installing the CPU Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever Locate the pin one denoted by a small triangle of the CPU socket and the CPU Once the CPU is positio...

Page 11: ...his motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology After the memory is installed the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth The two DDR4 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following Channel A DDR4_2 Chann...

Page 12: ...in the expansion slot 1 Locate an expansion slot that supports your card Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel 2 Align the card with the slot and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot 3 Make sure that the expansion card is fully seated in its slot 4 Secure the card s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw 5 After installing all expansion cards ...

Page 13: ...AN Port Activity LED Speed LED State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate State Description Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring After installing the HDMI device make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI The item name may differ depending on your operating system USB 3 ...

Page 14: ...unctionality of an audio jack using the audio software To configure 7 1 channel audio access the audio software for audio settings Audio Jack Configurations Jack Headphone 2 channel 4 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel Line In Rear Speaker Out a a a Line Out Front Speaker Out a a a a Mic In Center Subwoofer Speaker Out a a Front Panel Line Out Side Speaker Out a ...

Page 15: ...s and your computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices After installing the device and before turning on the computer make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard 1 ATX_12V 2 ATX 3 CPU_FAN 4 SYS_FAN1 5 SATA3 0 1 2 3 6 M2F_32G 7 F_PANEL 8 F_AUDIO 9 SPEAKER 10 F_USB30 11 F_USB1 F_USB2 12 TPM 13 BAT 14 CI 15 CLR_CM...

Page 16: ...e 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 devices are properly installed The power connector possesses a foolproof design Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation The 12V power connector main...

Page 17: ... 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 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 that a system fan be installed inside the chassis CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 Be sure to connect...

Page 18: ...Step 1 Locate the proper mounting hole for the M 2 SSD to be installed and then install the mounting clip first Step 2 Pull the clip s tab up and out of the mounting hole Slide the M 2 SSD into the connector at an angle Step 3 Press the M 2 SSD down and then secure it by pressing the clip s tab into the mounting hole Select the proper hole for the mounting clip according to the length of the M 2 S...

Page 19: ...Reset Switch Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart NC No connection PLED Power LED System Status LED S0 On S3 S4 S5 Off Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the system is operating The LED is off when the system is in S3 S4 s...

Page 20: ...n between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments please contact the chassis manufacturer 1 2 9 10 9 SPEAKER Speaker Header ...

Page 21: ...0 Prior to installing the USB front panel be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB front panel 11 F_USB1 F_USB2 USB 2 0 1 1 Headers The headers conform to USB 2 0 1 1 specification Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer Pin No ...

Page 22: ...ct like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder making them short for 5 seconds 3 Replace the battery 4 Plug in the power cord and restart your computer Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery Replace the battery with an equivalent one Damage to your devices may occur if the battery is replaced with an incorrect ...

Page 23: ...learing the CMOS values After system restart go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults select Load Optimized Defaults or manually configure the BIOS settings please navigate to the BIOS Setup page of GIGABYTE s website for more information Open Normal Short Clear CMOS Values 14 CI Chassis Intrusion Header This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has b...

Page 24: ...ion of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS For instructions on using the Q Flash and BIOS utilities please navigate to the Unique Features page of GIGABYTE s website and search for BIOS Update Utilities Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the...

Page 25: ... or the down arrow key i to select the first boot device then press Enter to accept The system will boot from the device immediately Note The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only After system restart the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings END Q FLASH Press the End key to access the Q Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first The follow...

Page 26: ...t you provide additional RAID driver during the OS installation process please refer to the steps below Step 1 Go to GIGABYTE s website browse to the motherboard model s web page download theAMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support Download SATA RAID AHCI page unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive Step 2 Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installatio...

Page 27: ...er of the desktop asking if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via APP Center Click Install to proceed with the installation In BIOS Setup make sure Settings IO Ports APP Center Download Install Configuration APP Center Download Install is set to Enabled Before the installation make sure the system is connected to the Internet When the End User License Agreement...

Page 28: ...pare the correct number of hard drives as indicated in the table above before configuring a RAID array SATAhard drives or SSDs To ensure optimal performance it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity Windows setup disc An Internet connected computer A USB thumb drive Chapter 5 Appendix 5 1 Configuring a RAID Set Please visit GIGABYTE s website for details on c...

Page 29: ...Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2012 19 EU WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment recast directive The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment collection recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components Under the Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately ...

Page 30: ...port gigabyte com Contact Us GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Address No 6 Baoqiang Rd Xindian Dist New Taipei City 231 TEL 886 2 8912 4000 FAX 886 2 8912 4005 Tech and Non Tech Support Sales Marketing https esupport gigabyte com WEB address English https www gigabyte com WEB address Chinese https www gigabyte com tw ...

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