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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-Phoenix SLI User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X99PNXS-1002R 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-Phoenix SLI User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X99PNXS-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
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... of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Changes to the specifications and features... in any form or by any means without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in ...
... of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Changes to the specifications and features... in any form or by any means without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in ...
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Box Contents 55 GA-X99-Phoenix SLI motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Wireless module 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 One 3-Way SLI bridge connector (GC-3SLI-X99-1) 55 Two Velcro Cable Ties 55 One G Connector 55 One 1 to change without notice...
Box Contents 55 GA-X99-Phoenix SLI motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Wireless module 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 One 3-Way SLI bridge connector (GC-3SLI-X99-1) 55 Two Velcro Cable Ties 55 One G Connector 55 One 1 to change without notice...
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... surface. •• Do not place the computer system in contact with its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within...
... surface. •• Do not place the computer system in contact with its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within...
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... with a few turns and repeat with the screw diagonally opposite the one hand to hold the cooler and the other pair. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of the installed CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU...
... with a few turns and repeat with the screw diagonally opposite the one hand to hold the cooler and the other pair. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of the installed CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU...
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... bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your card. sion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your expan- If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your operating system. Turn on the card are completely...
... bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your card. sion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your expan- If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your operating system. Turn on the card are completely...
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1-6 Setting up a 3-Way SLI configuration, use the GC-3SLI-X99-1 bridge connector. (Note 1) When using dual core graphics cards for an SLI or a CrossFire configuration, only 2-way is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards. •• Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFire/ SLI technology. •• When two or...
1-6 Setting up a 3-Way SLI configuration, use the GC-3SLI-X99-1 bridge connector. (Note 1) When using dual core graphics cards for an SLI or a CrossFire configuration, only 2-way is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards. •• Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFire/ SLI technology. •• When two or...
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... front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on both of a single plug. For infoSrmation about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an...
... front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on both of a single plug. For infoSrmation about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an...
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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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two...
... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two...
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... specifications. - 39 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with...
... specifications. - 39 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with...
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...determined by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to manually set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in 0.01 MHz increments. Options may vary depending on the Advanced... the Processor Base Clock by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency by using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is set to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for increased performance by several preset host clock multipliers....
...determined by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to manually set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in 0.01 MHz increments. Options may vary depending on the Advanced... the Processor Base Clock by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency by using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is set to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for increased performance by several preset host clock multipliers....
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... core and lets you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you manually direct the most critical workloads to it. The adjustable range is present only when you to set the Filter PLL. You can even adjust the...
... core and lets you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you manually direct the most critical workloads to it. The adjustable range is present only when you to set the Filter PLL. You can even adjust the...
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... && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above 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 your memory specification. When... settings: Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to increase memory performance and stability. Enabled...
... && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above 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 your memory specification. When... settings: Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to increase memory performance and stability. Enabled...
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... to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to Manual or Advanced Manual. && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving.
... to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to Manual or Advanced Manual. && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving.
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... Temperature Displays current system temperatures detected by the system temperature sensors on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different...
... Temperature Displays current system temperatures detected by the system temperature sensors on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different...
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...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 in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && 3rd System Fan/Pump... fan/pump speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan/pump to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan/pump to the system temperature. You can adjust the...
...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 in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && 3rd System Fan/Pump... fan/pump speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan/pump to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan/pump to the system temperature. You can adjust the...
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..., Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. BIOS Setup is hour, minute, and second. 2-4 System This section provides information on the type...
..., Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. BIOS Setup is hour, minute, and second. 2-4 System This section provides information on the type...
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...pre-boot environment. 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 ...supports the xHCI controller in Auto, when previous boot routs ports to EHCI. 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 enable the xHCI ...
...pre-boot environment. 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 ...supports the xHCI controller in Auto, when previous boot routs ports to EHCI. 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 enable the xHCI ...
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... level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). e. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. Intel(R) Rapid ...Select 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 [ENTER]-Select Figure 22 Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item ...
... level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). e. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. Intel(R) Rapid ...Select 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 [ENTER]-Select Figure 22 Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item ...
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... . In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to confirm. When prompted to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 14.8.0.2377 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage...
... . In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to confirm. When prompted to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 14.8.0.2377 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage...