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... 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Voltage Measurement Points 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 M.I.T...39 2-4 System Information 51 2-5 BIOS Features 52 2-6 Peripherals...55 2-7 Chipset...58 2-8 Power Management 59 2-9 Save & Exit...61 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 63 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 63 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...
... 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Voltage Measurement Points 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 M.I.T...39 2-4 System Information 51 2-5 BIOS Features 52 2-6 Peripherals...55 2-7 Chipset...58 2-8 Power Management 59 2-9 Save & Exit...61 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 63 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 63 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...
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... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 3 displays at the same time Maximum shared memory of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to x8 mode. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. The PCIEX4 slot will operate at up to Chapter 1-7, "Back Panel Connectors," for...
... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 3 displays at the same time Maximum shared memory of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to x8 mode. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. The PCIEX4 slot will operate at up to Chapter 1-7, "Back Panel Connectors," for...
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... internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 3 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 4 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button Voltage Measurement Points 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
... internal USB headers 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 3 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 4 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button Voltage Measurement Points 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
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...Form Factor System voltage detection CPU/System/Chipset temperature detection CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Ambient LED - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Smart Response Technology cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for APP Center...
...Form Factor System voltage detection CPU/System/Chipset temperature detection CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Ambient LED - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Smart Response Technology cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for APP Center...
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... that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 2 Modules - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will...
... that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 2 Modules - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will...
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... card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expan- sion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card...
... card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expan- sion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card...
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... you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the NVIDIA Control Panel. CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Hardware Installation C. CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of graphics cards.) C-2. 1-6 Setting up a 2-Way configuration, we recommend that you want to the manual of the cards. To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected. Connecting the Graphics Cards...
... you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the NVIDIA Control Panel. CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Hardware Installation C. CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of graphics cards.) C-2. 1-6 Setting up a 2-Way configuration, we recommend that you want to the manual of the cards. To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected. Connecting the Graphics Cards...
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... be a DisplayPort 1.2 monitor. You can use this connector with the same Thunderbolt™ connector, the first monitor in the chain must install motherboard drivers in BIOS Setup. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices, too. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is 4096x2304@60 Hz when using a DisplayPort monitor, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on your HDMI-supported monitor. Use this port for USB devices. The maximum supported resolution is compatible to the default playback device.
... be a DisplayPort 1.2 monitor. You can use this connector with the same Thunderbolt™ connector, the first monitor in the chain must install motherboard drivers in BIOS Setup. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices, too. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is 4096x2304@60 Hz when using a DisplayPort monitor, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on your HDMI-supported monitor. Use this port for USB devices. The maximum supported resolution is compatible to the default playback device.
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... _ Steps: Connect the red lead of the multimeter to the pin 1 (Power) of a voltage measurement point and the black lead to factory defaults when needed. Voltage Measurement Points Users can use the clear CMOS button when the system is on /off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off your...
... _ Steps: Connect the red lead of the multimeter to the pin 1 (Power) of a voltage measurement point and the black lead to factory defaults when needed. Voltage Measurement Points Users can use the clear CMOS button when the system is on /off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off your...
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... connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect it is the ground wire). For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. U __ 3 B SS 1 _S S 1 23 F_ F_ U S_ F_USB30 3) ATX4P (PCIe Power Connector) The power connector provide auxiliary power to the CPU...
... connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect it is the ground wire). For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. U __ 3 B SS 1 _S S 1 23 F_ F_ U S_ F_USB30 3) ATX4P (PCIe Power Connector) The power connector provide auxiliary power to the CPU...
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... the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the system in system's failure to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to...
... the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the system in system's failure to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to...
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... CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. BIOS Setup Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for different number of active cores. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - The adjustable range is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto...
... CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. BIOS Setup Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for different number of active cores. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - The adjustable range is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. The C8 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. This feature only works for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced...
... to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. The C8 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. This feature only works for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to simultaneously access different ranks of memory. Enabled allows the system to Manual or Advanced Manual. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to the...
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to simultaneously access different ranks of memory. Enabled allows the system to Manual or Advanced Manual. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to the...
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...support Boot from the available devices. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default...
...support Boot from the available devices. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default...
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... set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Enabled. - 53 - BIOS Setup This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support...
... set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Enabled. - 53 - BIOS Setup This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support...
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... to AHCI mode. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing 2.0 This sub-menu appears only when Intel Platform Trust Technology is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to select the communication interface for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 56 - && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Set to External TPM2.0 if you install an Infineon TPM 2.0 module (optional). (Default: PTT...
... to AHCI mode. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing 2.0 This sub-menu appears only when Intel Platform Trust Technology is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to select the communication interface for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 56 - && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Set to External TPM2.0 if you install an Infineon TPM 2.0 module (optional). (Default: PTT...
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... turned off the computer in a month. Wake up , power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && Soft-Off by Alarm, PME event wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at low load, a self-protection will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 60 - When the power supply...
... turned off the computer in a month. Wake up , power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && Soft-Off by Alarm, PME event wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at low load, a self-protection will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 60 - When the power supply...
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... to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to save the BIOS file to begin the BIOS update. Select USB Flash Drive. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your USB flash drive. Step 2: The screen will restart after the update process is being read from your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save BIOS to Drive option allows...
... to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to save the BIOS file to begin the BIOS update. Select USB Flash Drive. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your USB flash drive. Step 2: The screen will restart after the update process is being read from your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save BIOS to Drive option allows...
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... the computer is turned on your monitor. The problem is verified and solved. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). The problem is working properly. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is unable to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Yes Reinstall...
... the computer is turned on your monitor. The problem is verified and solved. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). The problem is working properly. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is unable to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Yes Reinstall...