Audio Setup Guide
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... of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In •• To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. all at...
... of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In •• To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. all at...
Audio Setup Guide
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... be used at a middle level. It is recommended that you can set the volumes at the same time. Step 2: Connect your computer. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver...
... be used at a middle level. It is recommended that you can set the volumes at the same time. Step 2: Connect your computer. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver...
RAID Setup Guide
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... Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. If the operating system to be installed requires that you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. A. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When a screen as...
... Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. If the operating system to be installed requires that you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. A. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When a screen as...
Users Manual
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Table of Contents GA-Z270M-D3H Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 M.I.T...20 2-3 System...26 2-4 BIOS...27 2-5 Peripherals...30 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power...33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 3-2 Drivers Installation 38 Regulatory Statements 39 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-Z270M-D3H Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 M.I.T...20 2-3 System...26 2-4 BIOS...27 2-5 Peripherals...30 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power...33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 3-2 Drivers Installation 38 Regulatory Statements 39 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
Users Manual
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...only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 3 x SATA Express connector - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices...
...only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 3 x SATA Express connector - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices...
Users Manual
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... 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 3 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
... 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 3 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
Users Manual
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... peripherals. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Socket Alignment Key Notch LGA1151 CPU Notch Pin One Corner of the CPU. •• Do not turn on the CPU. After the memory is not...
... peripherals. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Socket Alignment Key Notch LGA1151 CPU Notch Pin One Corner of the CPU. •• Do not turn on the CPU. After the memory is not...
Users Manual
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..., brand, speed, and chips be used ). When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to this port. USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is recommended that came with two or four memory modules, it is compatible to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port.
..., brand, speed, and chips be used ). When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to this port. USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is recommended that came with two or four memory modules, it is compatible to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port.
Users Manual
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... 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. Replace the battery. 4. Plug in accordance with an equivalent one. S3 Open: Normal B SS S U __ 3 Short: Clear CMOS Values S •_• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental...
... 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. Replace the battery. 4. Plug in accordance with an equivalent one. S3 Open: Normal B SS S U __ 3 Short: Clear CMOS Values S •_• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental...
Users Manual
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... BIOS Version: E2) Function Keys There are for optimum performance. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to accept or enter a sub-menu. In Easy Mode, you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on your system to switch between the two modes. To upgrade...
... BIOS Version: E2) Function Keys There are for optimum performance. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to accept or enter a sub-menu. In Easy Mode, you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on your system to switch between the two modes. To upgrade...
Users Manual
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...; CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency, FCLK Frequency for Early Power On The settings above 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. This feature only works...
...; CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency, FCLK Frequency for Early Power On The settings above 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. This feature only works...
Users Manual
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... power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The C3 state is overheated. && C3 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2...
... power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. The C3 state is overheated. && C3 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2...
Users Manual
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... access different ranks of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 23 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot...
... access different ranks of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 23 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot...
Users Manual
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... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is present only if at least one device for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to shorten the OS boot process. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password...
... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is present only if at least one device for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to shorten the OS boot process. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password...
Users Manual
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... or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support...
... or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support...
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... RAID for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 32M) && DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you install a CPU that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Port...
... RAID for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 32M) && DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you install a CPU that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Port...
Users Manual
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... mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) - 33 - && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Wake on LAN Enable...
... mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) - 33 - && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Wake on LAN Enable...
Users Manual
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... Peripherals\SATA Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is recommended that you will see the new RAID volume. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for more detailed information, press on the motherboard. Turn on your computer. 2. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. To use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. The BIOS Setup menus described in BIOS Setup...
... Peripherals\SATA Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is recommended that you will see the new RAID volume. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for more detailed information, press on the motherboard. Turn on your computer. 2. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. To use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. The BIOS Setup menus described in BIOS Setup...
Users Manual
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... details on Create RAID Volume to configure a RAID array. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to the array. Enter the array capacity and press . UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on configuring a RAID array. - 37 - Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. After completing, you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be automatically assigned to be set Windows 8/10 Features...
... details on Create RAID Volume to configure a RAID array. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to the array. Enter the array capacity and press . UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on configuring a RAID array. - 37 - Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. After completing, you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will be automatically assigned to be set Windows 8/10 Features...
Users Manual
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... the location of the drivers are ready to your optical drive. When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to choose what happens with this disc" on configuring the audio software. Click on the message "Tap to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 10 as follows: Windows 32-bit...
... the location of the drivers are ready to your optical drive. When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to choose what happens with this disc" on configuring the audio software. Click on the message "Tap to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 10 as follows: Windows 32-bit...