About this tag
The Aorus tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Gigabyte Aorus motherboards and graphics cards, including troubleshooting boot issues, RAM compatibility, and overclocking. Topics include Windows 10 and 11 installation problems related to Secure Boot and UEFI settings on Aorus X470 and Z370 boards, password prompts linked to GPU installation, and performance tuning for the Aorus RTX 3080 Xtreme. Users also seek advice on adding RAM not listed on the motherboard's QVL and share builds featuring Aorus components like the GA-AX370-Gaming K7. The tag reflects community support for Aorus hardware in gaming and enthusiast PC configurations.
  1. Evsta

    Windows 11 Password required when gfx card is installed

    Hi, pulling my hair out with this one. I have a PC running Windows 11 Insider preview which has been fine for ages. I came to boot up and it's now asking for a password. None has ever been set. I've been into the registry and there is no password in there. I can boot in safe mode but cannot get...
    • Evsta
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    • 5700 xt amd aorus bios boot issues cmos driver issues gigabyte graphics card hardware liquid cooling network password pc troubleshooting registry safe mode windows 11 z790
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. R

    Windows 10 Will not boot after secure boot enabled

    After enabling Secure Boot, Windows 10 will not boot, it goes to Automatic Repair. I am in UEFI mode, AMD TPM enabled and CSM disabled. I am using a Gigabyte Aorus X470 Gaming 5 WiFi MB, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X CPU, 2x8GB gSkill 3600 RAM, M.2 500GB SSD for C: drive and the latest Windows 10 upgrade...
    • rdl014
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    • amd amd ryzen aorus automatic repair boot issues firmware gigabyte gpt hardware insider ram reinstall secure boot ssd tpm troubleshooting uefi windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. whoosh

    VIDEO Overclocking The Behemoth Aorus Rtx 3080 Xtreme

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  4. Chunter

    Ram not on motherboard list

    Hi Guys n Gals, I currently have 16gb of this ram, CMR16GX4M2C3466C16 Link Removed , in my Gigabyte Aorus gaming 3 motherboard and i'm looking at adding another 16gb more. The problem is because its now "old" its more expensive to buy 16gb of the same ram i currently have...
    • Chunter
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    • 16gb 64gb advice aorus compatibility cons corsair evaluation gaming gigabyte it pros memory motherboard performance ram rgb supported timing upgrade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  5. kemical

    Build 2.0 - Ryzen 1700X

    Location: London Time: Now Goods Shipped: AMD Ryzen 7 Eight Core 1700X 3.80GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail Gigabyte Aorus GA-AX370-Gaming K7 AMD X370 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Red LED Arctic Silver 5...
    • kemical
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    • amd aorus assembly build 2.0 components corsair ddr4 delivery gaming gigabyte hardware led london motherboard pc build photos processor ryzen 1700x tech industry thermal compound
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: General Computing