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User Manual - Page 4
... GA-Z97X-SLI 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 an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting...
User Manual - Page 6
... actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard ;; I/O Shield ;;
User's Manual ;; Box Contents
;; Optional Items
†† 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R) †† eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) †† 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) †† HDMI-to change without...
User Manual - Page 8
GA-Z97X-SLI Motherboard Block Diagram
2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16
PCIe CLK (100 MHz)
or
HDMI DVI-D x16 x16 Switch PCI Express Bus
LGA1150 CPU
CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory
DMI 2.0 FDI
3 PCI Express x1
D-Sub Dual BIOS
x1 x1 x1 PCI... MIC
Line Out Line In
S/PDIF Out
For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications." - 8 -
User Manual - Page 9
... cables and power connectors of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:
•• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are no leftover screws or metal...
User Manual - Page 10
... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
ŠŠ Intel® Z97 Express Chipset
Memory
Onboard Graphics
Audio
ŠŠ 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory...
User Manual - Page 12
... BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Support for Windows 8.1/8/7
Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.4cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
* Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on motherboard specifications.
- @BIOS...
User Manual - Page 13
...8226; Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU
- 13 -
It is not recommended
that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating...
User Manual - Page 18
...BIOS Setup to correctly install your computer. Hardware Installation
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Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace...card with your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. PCI Express x1...
User Manual - Page 31
... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself
or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing...
User Manual - Page 32
... BIOS.
To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned on the motherboard. Inadequately altering the settings...
User Manual - Page 38
... the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by several preset host clock multipliers.
BIOS Setup
- 38 - The adjustable range is present only when you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in accordance with the CPU specifications.
&& Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you with five different overclocking...
User Manual - Page 40
... reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto)
&& Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set a power limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. BIOS Setup
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User Manual - Page 41
... detection and training methods.
Auto
Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default)
Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory
boot.
Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot.
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that is automatically adjusted according to...
User Manual - Page 48
... Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS.
&& System Date Sets the system date. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the desired value.
&& Access Level Displays the current access level depending on motherboard model and BIOS version. BIOS Setup
- 48 - The time format is week (read...
User Manual - Page 72
... System
With the correct BIOS settings, you install all required drivers from the Windows 8.1/8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the drivers are ready to your USB thumb drive. The locations of the driver.
After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you...
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