Biostar Racing X470GT8 User manual

FCC Informaon and Copyright
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecon
against harmful interference in a residenal installaon. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instrucons,
may cause harmful interference to radio communicaons. There is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a parcular installaon.
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Table Of Contents
FCC Informaon and Copyright ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
Chapter 1: Introducon������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
1.1 Before You Start.................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Package Checklist................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Specicaons...................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors........................................................................................................ 5
1.5 Motherboard Layout .......................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2: Hardware installaon����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
2.1 Install Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................................. 7
2.2 Install a Heatsink................................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Connect Cooling Fans ....................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Install System Memory ..................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Expansion Slots ................................................................................................................. 12
2.6 Jumper & Switch Seng................................................................................................... 14
2.7 Headers & Connectors...................................................................................................... 16
2.8 Buons, Indicators & LEDs................................................................................................ 19
Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS & Soware��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21
3.1 UEFI BIOS Setup................................................................................................................ 21
3.2 BIOS Update...................................................................................................................... 21
3.3 Soware............................................................................................................................ 25
Chapter 4: Useful help������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38
4.1 Driver Installaon ............................................................................................................. 38
4.2 AMI BIOS Beep Code......................................................................................................... 39
4.3 AMI BIOS post code .......................................................................................................... 39
4.4 Troubleshoong................................................................................................................ 41
4.5 RAID Funcons.................................................................................................................. 42
APPENDIX I: Specicaons in Other Languages ����������������������������������������������������� 44
Arabic...................................................................................................................................... 44
German................................................................................................................................... 45
Russian.................................................................................................................................... 46
Spanish ................................................................................................................................... 47
Thai ......................................................................................................................................... 48
APPENDIX II: Quick Charger 2.0 Compable Devices���������������������������������������������� 49

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Chapter 1: Introducon
1�1 Before You Start
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make
sure you follow the instrucons below:
• Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sucient lighng.
• Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operaon.
• Before you take the motherboard out from an-stac bag, ground yourself properly
by touching any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to remove the
stac charge.
• Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless
necessary. Hold the board on the edge, do not try to bend or ex the board.
• Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case aer installaon. Loose parts
will cause short circuits which may damage the equipment.
• Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water.
• The operang temperatures of the computer should be 0 to 45 degrees Celsius.
• To avoid injury, be careful of:
Sharp pins on headers and connectors
Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis
Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit
1.2 Package Checklist
• Serial ATA Cable x4
• Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x1
• User’s Manual x1
• Fully Setup Driver DVD x1
Note
»  Thepackagecontentsmaybedierentduetothesalesregionormodelsinwhichitwassold.For
moreinformaonaboutthestandardpackageinyourregion,pleasecontactyourdealerorsales
representave.

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1�3 Specifications
Specicaons
CPU Support
Socket AM4 supports AMD A-series APU / Ryzen CPU / NPU for Socket AM4
Maximum CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 105Wa
* Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for CPU support list.
Chipset AMD X470
Memory
Supports Dual Channel DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2933(OC)/ 3200(OC)
4 x DDR4 DIMM Memory Slot, Max. Supports up to 64 GB Memory
Each DIMM supports non-ECC and ECC Un-buered 8/ 16 GB DDR4 module
* DDR4 - 2667 only for Ryzen CPU.
* Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for Memory support list.
Storage
6x SATA III Connector (6Gb/s) : Supports AHCI & RAID 0, 1, 10
1x M.2 (32Gb/s) : Supports PCI-E & SATA SSD
* M.2 (32Gb/s) : The bandwidth is depended on CPU, Ryzen is 32Gb/s / APU, NPU is 16Gb/s.
LAN Intel i211AT
10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s auto negoaon, Half / Full duplex capability
Audio Codec ALC1220
7.1 Channels, High Denion Audio, Hi-Fi(Front + Rear)
USB
1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s) Type-C port (1 on rear I/O)
1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s) Type-A port (1 on rear I/O)
6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) port (4 on rear I/Os and 2 via internal headers)
2x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) port (2 via internal headers) : supports LIGHTNING CHARGER(not support
USB wake up funcon)
4x USB 2.0 port (4 via internal headers)
Expansion Slots
3x PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot
1x PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot (x4)
2x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (When using APU or NPU, the bandwidth is x8 speed)
Rear I/Os
1x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse
1x DVI-D Port
1x HDMI Port
1x DP Port
1x LAN port
1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s) Type-C Port
1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s) Type-A Port
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) Port
5x Audio Jack
1x SPDIF_Out
Internal I/Os
6x SATA III (6.0Gb/s) Connector
2x USB 2.0 Header (each header supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
2x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) Header (each header supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
1x 8-Pin Power Connector
1x 24-Pin Power Connector
2x CPU Fan Connector
3x System Fan Connector
1x Front Panel Header
1x Front Audio Header
1x Clear CMOS Header
2x 5050 LED Header
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 305 mm x 244 mm
OS Support Windows 7(64bit) / 10(64bit)
Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without noce.

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1.4 Rear Panel Connectors
Note

»DVI-D/HDMI/DPoutputrequireanAMDfamilyprocessorwithintedratedgraphics.

»SincetheaudiochipsupportsHighDenionAudioSpecicaon,thefunconofeachaudiojack
canbedenedbysoware.Theinput/outputfunconofeachaudiojacklistedaboverepresents
thedefaultseng.However,whenconnecngexternalmicrophonetotheaudioport,pleaseuse
theLineInandMicInaudiojack.

»Maximumresoluon
DVI-D:1920x1200@60Hz
DP:4096x2160@60Hz
HDMI:4096x2160@64Hz,compliantwithHDMI2.0

»TheAthlon200GECPUwillnotsupportDisplayPortsignal.

»ThespeakerconguraonoponofLineIn/Side:5.1channelforLineIn/7.1channelforSide.

»WhenusingthefrontHDaudiojackandplugintheheadset/microphone,therearsoundwillbe
automacallyDisabled.

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1.5 Motherboard Layout
Note
»  representsthe1stpin.

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Chapter 2: Hardware installaon
2.1 Install Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 1: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard
Step 2: Pull the socket locking out from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree
angel.
Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point
towards this white triangle. The CPU will t only in the correct orientaon.

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Step 4: Hold the CPU down rmly, and then close the lever to locked the posion
Note
»  PleaseturnothePowerSupplybeforeremovetheCPUsocket.
2.2 Install a Heatsink
<TypeA>
Step 1: Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the retenon frame. Match the heatsink clip
with the socket mounng-lug. Hook the spring clip to the mounng-lug.
Step 2: On the other side, push the retenon clip straight down to lock into the plasc lug on
the retenon frame, and then press down the locker unl it stops.

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<TypeB>
Step 1: Remove the heatsink and fan assembly bracket on the motherboard and keep the
cooler backplane under the motherboard.
Step 2: Place the heatsink and fan assembly on top of the installed CPU and make sure that the
fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Please refer diagram to the following screw into
the screw hole in the order shown.
Note

»DonotforgettoconnecttheCPUfanconnector.

»Forproperinstallaon,pleasekindlyrefertotheinstallaonmanualofyourCPUheatsink.

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2.3 Connect Cooling Fans
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector
may be dierent according to the fan manufacturer.
CPU_FAN1/2: CPU Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2+12V
3FAN RPM rate sense
4 Smart Fan Control (By Fan)
SYS_FAN1/2/3: System Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2+12V
3FAN RPM rate sense
4 Smart Fan Control (By Fan)
Note
»  CPU_FAN1/2,SYS_FAN1/2/3support4-pinand3-pinheadconnectors.Whenconnecngwithwires
ontoconnectors,pleasenotethattheredwireistheposiveandshouldbeconnectedtopin#2,and
theblackwireisGroundandshouldbeconnectedtopin#1(GND).
2.4 Install System Memory
DDR4 Modules

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Step 1: Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot
such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.
Step 2: Insert the DIMM vercally and rmly into the slot unl the retaining clips snap back in
place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Note
»  IftheDIMMdoesnotgoinsmoothly,donotforceit.Pullitallthewayoutandtryagain.
Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket Locaon DDR4 Module Total Memory Size
DIMMA1 8GB/16GB
Max is 64GB.
DIMMA2 8GB/16GB
DIMMB1 8GB/16GB
DIMMB2 8GB/16GB
Dual Channel Memory Installaon
Please refer to the following requirements to acvate Dual Channel funcon:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
Dual Channel Status DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2
Enabled O XOX
Enabled XOXO
Enabled O O O O
(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
Note
»  Wheninstallingmorethanonememorymodule,werecommendtousethesamebrandand
capacitymemoryonthismotherboard.

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Ryzen - DDR Maximum Frequency Support Table
Maximum DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2
DDR4-2667 -- SR -- --
DDR4-2667 -- DR -- --
DDR4-2667 -- SR -- SR
DDR4-2400 -- DR -- DR
DDR4-2133 SR SR SR SR
DDR4-1866 DR DR DR DR
Note
»  SR-Single-rankDIMM,1Rx4or1Rx8.

»DR-Dual-rankDIMMs,2Rx4or2Rx8.

»ForthebeerDDR4modulecompability,pleasefollowthetabletoinstallyourDDR4modules.
2.5 Expansion Slots
PEX16_1/16_2: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot
(APU / NPU @x8 + NA speed ; Ryzen @x16 + NA or @x8 + @x8 speed)
• PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.
• Theorecal maximum bandwidth using two slots simultaneously is 16GB/s for each slot,
a total of 32GB/s.
PEX16_SB_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (x4 speed)
• PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
• Theorecal maximum bandwidth using two slots simultaneously is 2GB/s for each slot, a
total of 4GB/s.
PEX1_1/1_2/1_3: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot
• PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
• Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direcon; 1GB/s in total.
PCIE-M2_1: M.2 (Key M) Slot
(M.2 (32Gb/s) : The bandwidth is depended on CPU, Ryzen is 32Gb/s ; APU & NPU is
16Gb/s)
• The M.2 slot supports M.2 Type 2242/2260/2280 SSD module. When installing M.2 SSD
module, please place the screw and hex pillar to correct posion.
• Support M.2 SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4
(32Gb/s)

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Install an Expansion Card
You can install your expansion card by following steps:
• Read the related expansion card’s instrucon document before install the expansion
card into the computer.
• Remove your computer’s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.
• Place a card in the expansion slot and press down on the card unl it is completely
seated in the slot.
• Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
• Replace your computer’s chassis cover.
• Power on the computer, if necessary, change BIOS sengs for the expansion card.
• Install related driver for the expansion card.
Install M.2 COOLING Heatsink
Steps of Removing the M.2 COOLING Heatsink:
Step 1:
There are two screws on the edge
of heatsink and unscrew them
before insert the M.2 SSD card.
Step 2:
Insert M.2 SSD card onto the
M.2 slot and screw it onto the
motherboard.
Step 3:
Aer installing the M.2 SSD card,
place the M.2 COOLING Heatsink
over the M.2 slot and fasten the
screws to x the heatsink onto
the motherboard.
Note

»PleasefollowtheinstallaoninstruconsofM.2COOLINGHeatsinkandremovetheM.2COOLING
HeatsinktoinstalltheM.2SSDcardontoyourmotherboard.

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2.6 Jumper & Switch Setting
The illustraon shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the
jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is “open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin 1-2 closed
JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Jumper
The jumper allows users to restore the BIOS safe seng and the CMOS data. Please carefully
follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard.
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operaon (default).
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC power line.
2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.
3. Wait for ve seconds.
4. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Load Opmal Defaults and save sengs in CMOS.

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BIOS_SW1: Dual BIOS Switch
The Dual BIOS Switch allows you to choose one of the BIOS ROMs (ROM1/ROM2) for boot up.
Main BIOS (ROM1) Enabled
The LED indicator (ROM1_LED1) will light
and the Main BIOS is enabled.
Backup BIOS (ROM2) Enabled
The LED indicator (ROM2_LED1) will light
and the Backup BIOS is enabled.
Note
»  Donotusethisswitchwhenyoursystemispower-on.

»BeforeashingBIOSROMs,pleasemakesurethisswitchissettotheBIOSROMwhichyouwantto
update.
LN2_SW1: LN2 Mode Switch
When the LN2 mode is ON, the CPU will run at its lowest frequency (e.g., 800MHz) to avoid
unexpected system shutdown.
OFF (Default)
ON
Note
»  Wearenotresponsibleforthedamagesorriskscausedbyoverclocking.

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2.7 Headers & Connectors
ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector
For beer compability, we recommend to use a standard ATX 24-pin power supply for this
connector. Make sure to nd the correct orientaon before plugging the connector.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
13 +3.3V 1+3.3V
14 -12V 2+3.3V
15 Ground 3 Ground
16 PS_ON 4+5V
17 Ground 5 Ground
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Ground
20 NC 8PW_OK
21 +5V 9Standby Voltage+5V
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V
ATXPWR3: ATX Power Source Connector
The connector provides +12V to the CPU power circuit. If the CPU power plug is 4-pin, please
plug it into Pin 1-2-5-6 of ATXPWR3.
Pin Assignment
1+12V
2+12V
3+12V
4+12V
5 Ground
6 Ground
7 Ground
8 Ground
Note
»  Beforeyoupoweronthesystem,pleasemakesurethatbothATXPWR1andATXPWR3connectors
havebeenplugged-in.
»  Insucientpowersuppliedtothesystemmayresultininstabilityortheperipheralsnotfunconing
properly.UseofaPSUwithahigherpoweroutputisrecommendedwhenconguringasystemwith
morepower-consumingdevices.

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PANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 16-pin header includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connecon.
Pin Assignment Funcon Pin Assignment Funcon
1+5V
Speaker
Connector
9N/A N/A
2N/A 10 N/A
3N/A 11 N/A N/A
4 Speaker 12 Power LED (+) Power
LED
5HDD LED (+) Hard drive
LED
13 Power LED (+)
6HDD LED (-) 14 Power LED (-)
7 Ground Reset
buon
15 Power buon Power-on
buon
8 Reset control 16 Ground
SATA1/SATA2/SATA3: Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
These connectors connect to SATA hard disk drives via SATA cables.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2TX+
3TX-
4 Ground
5RX-
6RX+
7 Ground
JFRONT_USB3_1/2: Header for USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) Ports at Front Panel
This header allows user to add addional USB ports on the PC front panel, and also can be
connected with a wide range of external peripherals.
• JFRONT_USB3_2 connector : Support Lightning Charger up to 12V/1.5A output and
APPLE mode (5V/2.4A).
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1VBUS0 11 D2+
2SSRX1- 12 D2-
3SSRX1+ 13 Ground
4 Ground 14 SSTX2+
5SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
6SSTX1+ 16 Ground
7 Ground 17 SSRX2+
8D1- 18 SSRX2-
9D1+ 19 VBUS1
10 ID 20 Key
Note

»Pleasenotethatthechargingvoltagewillbechangingwiththebaerycondion.

»PleasenotethatthechargingampereisdependedontheFrontPanelUSB3.1Gen1cable(Tradional
cableisonly900mA)

»LightningChargerfuncononlyforJFRONT_USB3_2connector,andthisJFTONT_USB3_2connector
nosupportACPI-S3/S4funcon.

»PleaserefertoChapter3.3formoredetailLighngcharger(QuickCharge2.0)sowareseng.

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F_USB1/2: Header for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
This header allows user to add addional USB ports on the PC front panel, and also can be
connected with a wide range of external peripherals.
Pin Assignment
1+5V (fused)
2+5V (fused)
3USB-
4USB-
5USB+
6USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9Key
10 NC
F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the chassis-mount front panel audio I/O which supports HD
and AC’97 audio standards.
HD Audio AC’97
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1Mic Le in 1 Mic In
2 Ground 2 Ground
3 Mic Right in 3 Mic Power
4 GPIO 4 Audio Power
5 Right line in 5 RT Line Out
6 Jack Sense 6 RT Line Out
7 Front Sense 7 Reserved
8Key 8Key
9Le line in 9 LFT Line Out
10 Jack Sense 10 LFT Line Out
Note
»  Itisrecommendedthatyouconnectahigh-denionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnectorto
availofthemotherboard’shighdenionaudiocapability.
»  Pleasetrytodisablethe“FrontPanelJackDetecon”ifyouwanttouseanAC’97frontaudiooutput
cable.ThefunconcanbefoundviaO.S.AudioUlity.

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X470GT8
5050_RGBLED1/2: RGB LED Device (5050 SMD) Header
This header providers 12V power and RGB control pins for RGB LED Device (5050 SMD).
Pin Cable Color Assignment
112V (Black) VCC12
2 G (Green) LED_GREEN
3 R (Red) LED_RED
4 B (Blue) LED_BLUE
Note
»  EnsureproperpinconnecngtoyourLEDdevice,wrongconneconmaydamageyourLEDdeviceor
motherboard.
2.8 Buttons, Indicators, LEDs
On-Board Buons
CL_CMOS_BTN:
Press the buon 1~2 seconds to load the BIOS defaults.
Reset:
Touch this buon to reboot the system.
Power:
Touch this buon to turn-on/o the system.

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Indicators
BIOS POST Code Indicator: The indicator will
show POST Code while boong. Please refer
to Chapter 4.3 for all the BIOS POST codes.
LEDs
Below LEDs are controlled by RACING GT program. Please refer to Chapter 3.3 for more detail
soware seng.
1. RGB LED Header
2. MOSFET Heatsink LED
3. VIVID LED ARMOR
4. Southbridge Heatsink LED