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... Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 22 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 24 1-9 Internal Connectors 27 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 41 2-1 Startup Screen 42 2-2 The Main Menu 43 2-3 M.I.T...45 2-4 System Information 58 2-5 BIOS Features 59 2-6 Peripherals...62 2-7 Chipset...65 2-8 Power Management 66 2-9 Save & Exit...68 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 69 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 69 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
... Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 22 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 24 1-9 Internal Connectors 27 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 41 2-1 Startup Screen 42 2-2 The Main Menu 43 2-3 M.I.T...45 2-4 System Information 58 2-5 BIOS Features 59 2-6 Peripherals...62 2-7 Chipset...65 2-8 Power Management 66 2-9 Save & Exit...68 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 69 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 69 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
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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 notice. Box Contents 55 GA-Z170X-SOC Force 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 3-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One 4-Way SLI bridge connector 55...
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 notice. Box Contents 55 GA-Z170X-SOC Force 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 3-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One 4-Way SLI bridge connector 55...
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... CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z170 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 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 size displayed will operate at up to x8 mode when the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 is populated. 3 x PCI Express x1 slots...
... CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z170 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 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 size displayed will operate at up to x8 mode when the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 is populated. 3 x PCI Express x1 slots...
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... back panel, 2 ports onboard, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) Chipset+Renesas® USB 3.0 Hub: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x OC PEG Power Connector 3 x SATA Express connectors 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 6 x system fan headers 1 x I/O shield audio LED power connector 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector * Does not support device plug...
... back panel, 2 ports onboard, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) Chipset+Renesas® USB 3.0 Hub: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x OC PEG Power Connector 3 x SATA Express connectors 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 6 x system fan headers 1 x I/O shield audio LED power connector 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector * Does not support device plug...
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...install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x CPU BCLK Down button 1 x CPU BCLK Up button 1 x CPU Ratio Down button 1 x CPU Ratio Up button 1 x Settings Lock button 1 x Direct to BIOS button 1 x Memory Safe button 1 x OC PCIe switch 1 x OC Ignition button 1 x Clear Battery button 1 x DualBIOS switch 1 x BIOS switch 1 x onboard voltage measurement module 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
...install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x CPU BCLK Down button 1 x CPU BCLK Up button 1 x CPU Ratio Down button 1 x CPU Ratio Up button 1 x Settings Lock button 1 x Direct to BIOS button 1 x Memory Safe button 1 x OC PCIe switch 1 x OC Ignition button 1 x Clear Battery button 1 x DualBIOS switch 1 x BIOS switch 1 x onboard voltage measurement module 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. sion card(s). 7. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Turn...
... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. sion card(s). 7. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Turn...
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.../SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is enabled. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to use and click Apply. (Available combination options are dependent on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set up a 3-Way configuration, we recommend installing the graphics cards in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on top of graphics cards.) C-2. If your graphics cards for...
.../SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is enabled. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to use and click Apply. (Available combination options are dependent on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set up a 3-Way configuration, we recommend installing the graphics cards in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on top of graphics cards.) C-2. If your graphics cards for...
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... depending on the motherboard. Refer to ensure system stability. (Note 3) The components received may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Step 2: Fasten the two included thumb screws (starting from the power supply to the OC_PEG connector to the manual that came with the screw holes near the back panel audio connectors). Refer to poor contact with PCIe slot. D. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may vary...
... depending on the motherboard. Refer to ensure system stability. (Note 3) The components received may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Step 2: Fasten the two included thumb screws (starting from the power supply to the OC_PEG connector to the manual that came with the screw holes near the back panel audio connectors). Refer to poor contact with PCIe slot. D. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may vary...
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..., go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active) 1 23 1 23 Quick Buttons This motherboard has four quick buttons: Power, Reset, Clear CMOS, and Clear Battery. After pressing this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS11v22a33lues to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off your...
..., go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active) 1 23 1 23 Quick Buttons This motherboard has four quick buttons: Power, Reset, Clear CMOS, and Clear Battery. After pressing this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS11v22a33lues to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off your...
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.../SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/5/6 (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), four 4-pin (SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/ SYS_FAN4) and two 3-pin (SYS_FAN5/SYS_FAN6) system fan headers. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to ensure system stability. When two or more graphics cards are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Hardware Installation SS S 1 23 1 1 23 1 B SS 1 _S S 1 23 3) OC_PEG (PCIe Power Connector) 1 23 1 U __ 3 The power connector provides auxiliary power to...
.../SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/5/6 (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), four 4-pin (SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/ SYS_FAN4) and two 3-pin (SYS_FAN5/SYS_FAN6) system fan headers. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to ensure system stability. When two or more graphics cards are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Hardware Installation SS S 1 23 1 1 23 1 B SS 1 _S S 1 23 3) OC_PEG (PCIe Power Connector) 1 23 1 U __ 3 The power connector provides auxiliary power to...
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... short for BIOS configurations). 22) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. Replace the battery. 4. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Hardware Installation - 40 - Turn off . Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS...
... short for BIOS configurations). 22) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. Replace the battery. 4. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Hardware Installation - 40 - Turn off . Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS...
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... instability or other unexpected results. 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 may result in the CMOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to...
... instability or other unexpected results. 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 may result in the CMOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to...
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... technology. BIOS Setup Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to set the power limit for different number of active cores. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The adjustable range is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings...
... technology. BIOS Setup Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to set the power limit for different number of active cores. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The adjustable range is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings...
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... to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. The C8 state is present only when you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this...
... to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. The C8 state is present only when you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this...
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... memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` IMC Timing Settings This sub-menu provides options for tuning memory compatibility and stability. `` Channel A/B Memory...
... memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` IMC Timing Settings This sub-menu provides options for tuning memory compatibility and stability. `` Channel A/B Memory...
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...-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Press on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected...
...-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Press on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected...
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... Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power...
... Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power...
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...) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following : Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Wake up , power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && Soft-Off by Alarm Determines whether to Chipset's PCI Express bus. When the power supply is at which the system will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load.
...) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following : Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Wake up , power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && Soft-Off by Alarm Determines whether to Chipset's PCI Express bus. When the power supply is at which the system will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load.
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...;• If the BIOS update file is saved. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Step 1: 1. Select USB Flash Drive. Unique Features - 88 - B. Step 2: The screen will restart after the update process is updating the BIOS. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved 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 access Q-Flash. 2.
...;• If the BIOS update file is saved. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Step 1: 1. Select USB Flash Drive. Unique Features - 88 - B. Step 2: The screen will restart after the update process is updating the BIOS. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved 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 access Q-Flash. 2.
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... Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Yes Check if there is display on , is the CPU cooler running? Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is working properly. Turn off the computer. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). The problem is unable to solve your monitor. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device...
... Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Yes Check if there is display on , is the CPU cooler running? Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is working properly. Turn off the computer. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). The problem is unable to solve your monitor. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device...