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GA-X99-Gaming 5P User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-X99GM5P-1003R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
GA-X99-Gaming 5P User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-X99GM5P-1003R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
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... Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual is 1.0. Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Changes to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information... with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Example: All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this...
... Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual is 1.0. Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Changes to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information... with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Example: All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this...
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.... 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) - 6 - Box Contents 55 GA-X99-Gaming 5P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 Two 3-Way SLI bridge connectors... (GC-3SLI-X99 and GC-3SLI) 55 One 4-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One 2-Way CrossFire bridge ...
.... 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) - 6 - Box Contents 55 GA-X99-Gaming 5P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 Two 3-Way SLI bridge connectors... (GC-3SLI-X99 and GC-3SLI) 55 One 4-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One 2-Way CrossFire bridge ...
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... you do not allow screws to come in contact with its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 9 - Hardware Installation 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...
... you do not allow screws to come in contact with its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 9 - Hardware Installation 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...
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... CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 3: Use one you just tightened. Next, fully tighten the four screws. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the ILM. Step 2: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning...
... CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 3: Use one you just tightened. Next, fully tighten the four screws. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the ILM. Step 2: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning...
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... fully inserted into the slot. 4. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it...
... fully inserted into the slot. 4. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it...
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Windows 8.1/8/7 operating system -- CrossFire(Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors -- Make sure to use the GC-3SLI-X99 bridge connector. Refer to the table below when an i7-5960X or i7-5930K CPU is installed. (Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics .../SLI-ready graphics cards of the cards. l l 4 Graphics Cards l l l l PCIE_3 To set up a 3-Way SLI configuration, use the GC-3SLI bridge connector. Refer to the manual that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the table below for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be...
Windows 8.1/8/7 operating system -- CrossFire(Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors -- Make sure to use the GC-3SLI-X99 bridge connector. Refer to the table below when an i7-5960X or i7-5930K CPU is installed. (Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics .../SLI-ready graphics cards of the cards. l l 4 Graphics Cards l l l l PCIE_3 To set up a 3-Way SLI configuration, use the GC-3SLI bridge connector. Refer to the manual that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the table below for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be...
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... power cord 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 replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your...
... power cord 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 replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your...
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...CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is present only when you to manually set to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) (Note) Allows you to configure the Processor Base Clock by multiplying the Host/PCIe ...website. - 43 - The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Base Clock Allows you to Manual. && Host Clock Value This value is highly recommended that supports this feature. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being used....
...CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is present only when you to manually set to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) (Note) Allows you to configure the Processor Base Clock by multiplying the Host/PCIe ...website. - 43 - The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Base Clock Allows you to Manual. && Host Clock Value This value is highly recommended that supports this feature. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being used....
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...: Auto) `` Channel A/B/C/D Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the memory to Manual or Advanced Manual. If this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables...unstable or fail to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. - 47 - && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to your memory specification. Options are configurable only when ...
...: Auto) `` Channel A/B/C/D Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the memory to Manual or Advanced Manual. If this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables...unstable or fail to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. - 47 - && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to your memory specification. Options are configurable only when ...
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.... Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at different speeds according to Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at... Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to run at full speeds. - 51 - Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU...
.... Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at different speeds according to Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at... Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to run at full speeds. - 51 - Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU...
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... you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to Manual. This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only ... can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed...
... you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to Manual. This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only ... can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed...
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....) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all . BIOS Setup - 54 - You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time.
....) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all . BIOS Setup - 54 - You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time.
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...when previous boot routs ports to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. This allows the use of xHCI software support/availability. Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI controller before booting to OS, and also...Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to xHCI or EHCI. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) && PCH...
...when previous boot routs ports to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. This allows the use of xHCI software support/availability. Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI controller before booting to OS, and also...Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to xHCI or EHCI. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) && PCH...
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... drives are installed in the operating system. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Option ROM - 13.1.0.2126 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. All...Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you...
... drives are installed in the operating system. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Option ROM - 13.1.0.2126 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. All...Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you...
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... THAT YOU PERFORM A SYNCHRONIZATION BEFORE REMOVING ACCELERATION [hi]-Select Figure 20 [ESC]- Option ROM - 13.1.0.2126 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. When prompted to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. Previous Menu Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 78 -
... THAT YOU PERFORM A SYNCHRONIZATION BEFORE REMOVING ACCELERATION [hi]-Select Figure 20 [ESC]- Option ROM - 13.1.0.2126 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. When prompted to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. Previous Menu Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 78 -
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... Step 1: When the message "Press to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press + to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. All Rights Reserved. 1. Acceleration Options 6. Rebuilding applies only to manually rebuild the array in the operating system. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1.
... Step 1: When the message "Press to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press + to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. All Rights Reserved. 1. Acceleration Options 6. Rebuilding applies only to manually rebuild the array in the operating system. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1.
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... you to access Q-Flash. X99Gaming5P.F1) to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. What is Q-Flash™? 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. ...Flash Plus , providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Extract the file and save the...
... you to access Q-Flash. X99Gaming5P.F1) to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. What is Q-Flash™? 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. ...Flash Plus , providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Extract the file and save the...
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If the BIOS is being updated via the Internet, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may not boot. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Update the BIOS Using the Internet ... server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from File, then select the...
If the BIOS is being updated via the Internet, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may not boot. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Update the BIOS Using the Internet ... server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from File, then select the...
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...set the fan speed you to easily fine-tune your graphic card status at any time. Unique Features - 102 - 5-2-9 V-Tuner GIGABYTE V-Tuner (Note 1) allows you need to select Manual first. The V-Tuner Interface Using V-Tuner You can save the current settings to a profile and create up to 4 profiles. It ...also allows you can manually overclock the GPU and memory (Note 2) or adjust the fan speed and power settings. You can manually select the values of each item or use the sliders for adjustment and then click Apply....
...set the fan speed you to easily fine-tune your graphic card status at any time. Unique Features - 102 - 5-2-9 V-Tuner GIGABYTE V-Tuner (Note 1) allows you need to select Manual first. The V-Tuner Interface Using V-Tuner You can save the current settings to a profile and create up to 4 profiles. It ...also allows you can manually overclock the GPU and memory (Note 2) or adjust the fan speed and power settings. You can manually select the values of each item or use the sliders for adjustment and then click Apply....