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User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z87X-OC
Apr. 12, 2013
Motherboard GA-Z87X-OC
Apr. 12, 2013
User Manual - Page 4
... 7 GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Block Diagram 8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU...13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing Expansion Cards 18 1-6 Setting...
User Manual - Page 6
.... 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) †† 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) †† S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-1*R) †† HDMI-to change without notice. Box Contents
55 GA-Z87X-OC motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One...
User Manual - Page 7
GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Layout
CPU_FAN SYS_FAN6
R_USB
...GA-Z87X-OC
BAT PCIEX8
iTE® Super I/O
PCIe to PCI Bridge
SPDIF_IN
PCI2 PCIEX4_2
B_BIOS M_BIOS
DDR3_4
DDR3_2
DDR3_3 DDR3_1
53 42
SATA3
1 0
Intel® Z87
F_USB4
F_USB3
CLR_CMOS
CBAT_SW
SYS_FAN5
MBIOS_LED BBIOS_LED
F_AUDIO SYS_FAN2 SPDIF_O
F_USB2
SYS_FAN3
SYS_FAN4
COMA
F_USB1
F_USB30_2
F_PANEL
(Note) For debug code...
User Manual - Page 8
... PCI Express x16 DMI 2.0 FDI
GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Block Diagram
2 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x8
CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
PCIe CLK (100 MHz)
LGA1150 CPU
DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel ...Hub
4 USB 3.0/2.0 Renesas® uPD720210 Hub
4 USB 3.0/2.0
2 USB 3.0/2.0
8 USB 2.0/1.1
CODEC
Dual BIOS
Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Side Speaker Out MIC
Line Out Line In
S/PDIF Out S/PDIF...
User Manual - Page 10
...; Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to x4 mode. * When installing a x8 or above card in the PCIEX4_1 slot, make sure to set PCIE Slot Configuration in the PCIEX16 slot.
1 x PCI...
User Manual - Page 18
... the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in your operating system. 1-5 Installing Expansion Cards
Read the following guidelines before installing an
expansion card to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup...
User Manual - Page 23
...BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS...BIOS function. Hardware Installation
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DDIIPP
1 234 1 234
DIP 1 234
SB BIOS_SW
BIOS Switches: BIOS_SW
2 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS... from the motherboard. The SB switch...
User Manual - Page 35
... Installation DIP 1 234
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
•• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
•• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup...
User Manual - Page 37
... the CMOS on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities."
•• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power...
User Manual - Page 43
... automatically reduce the core frequency in order to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode.
The adjustable range is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto)
&& Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the CPU PLL. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto)
&& Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to reduce...
User Manual - Page 44
... determine whether to set a current limit for operating systems that supports this feature.
When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto)
&& Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. BIOS Setup
- 44 - This...
User Manual - Page 75
...you install all required drivers from the Windows 8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
When the screen requesting you to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process.
Installing Windows...
User Manual - Page 81
..., the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup.
From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. During the POST, press the key to your USB flash drive or hard drive.
Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection...
User Manual - Page 95
...8226; To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality.
• Audio signals will appear in and out) to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. Chapter 6 Appendix
6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output
6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio
The motherboard provides six...
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