Audio Setup Guide
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... the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. 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 instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. Configuring Audio Input...
... the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. 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 instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. Configuring Audio Input...
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... recording volume, or you'll not be used at a middle level. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack (pink) on...
... recording volume, or you'll not be used at a middle level. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack (pink) on...
RAID Setup Guide
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... the \Boot folder in Figure 1 appears, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to install the operating system. 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 shown...
... the \Boot folder in Figure 1 appears, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to install the operating system. 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 shown...
Users Manual
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Table of Contents GA-Z270M-D3P 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System...27 2-4 BIOS...28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...34 2-7 Power...35 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 41 Regulatory Statements 42 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-Z270M-D3P 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System...27 2-4 BIOS...28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...34 2-7 Power...35 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 41 Regulatory Statements 42 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
Users Manual
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... 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) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All of the PCI Express slots conform to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices 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) - 1 x SATA Express connector - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to PCI Express 3.0 standard...
... 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) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All of the PCI Express slots conform to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices 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) - 1 x SATA Express connector - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to PCI Express 3.0 standard...
Users Manual
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...; 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x SATA Express connector 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ...
...; 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x SATA Express connector 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ...
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Color Temperature - Easy RAID - Game Boost - Platform Power Management - System Information Viewer - V-Tuner Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Operating systems supported may vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - EasyTune - USB Blocker - Supported functions of apps. Fast Boot - Please visit the Support\Utility List page...
Color Temperature - Easy RAID - Game Boost - Platform Power Management - System Information Viewer - V-Tuner Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Operating systems supported may vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - EasyTune - USB Blocker - Supported functions of apps. Fast Boot - Please visit the Support\Utility List page...
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.... Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the CPU. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used...
.... Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA1151 CPU Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the CPU. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used...
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..., speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that memory of 4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). Connect a monitor that came with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. DS/SS - - Carefully read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. DisplayPort...
..., speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that memory of 4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). Connect a monitor that came with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. DS/SS - - Carefully read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. DisplayPort...
Users Manual
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... SATA connector supports a single SATA device. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended thBa_t a system fSan b_eS installed ins_ide the chassis. __ _ _B 3 S _1 CPU_FASN/SY_S_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. S S_ SF _ 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuratiBo_n jumper blocSks. _DSo not place a_jum_per cap on configuring a RAID...
... SATA connector supports a single SATA device. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended thBa_t a system fSan b_eS installed ins_ide the chassis. __ _ _B 3 S _1 CPU_FASN/SY_S_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. S S_ SF _ 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuratiBo_n jumper blocSks. _DSo not place a_jum_per cap on configuring a RAID...
Users Manual
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... startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. PWR_LED- 1 12345 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header. One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97...
... startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. PWR_LED- 1 12345 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header. One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97...
Users Manual
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... . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to factory defaults. Replace the battery. 4. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset...
... . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to factory defaults. Replace the battery. 4. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset...
Users Manual
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... the power is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . 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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper...
... the power is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . 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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper...
Users Manual
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... CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto sets the power limit according to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets...
... CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto sets the power limit according to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets...
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...; Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage Optimization Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption. (Default: Disabled) && RSR Allows you to determine whether to automatically lower the CPU turbo ratio if the CPU voltage/temperature is too high. (Default: Enabled) && Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into...
...; Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage Optimization Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption. (Default: Disabled) && RSR Allows you to determine whether to automatically lower the CPU turbo ratio if the CPU voltage/temperature is too high. (Default: Enabled) && Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into...
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... Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to the introductions of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is displayed according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 24 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode...
... Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to the introductions of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is displayed according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 24 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode...
Users Manual
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... fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - This item is prefixed with "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 hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is present only if at system startup. Press on the boot device list. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc...
... fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 28 - This item is prefixed with "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 hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is present only if at system startup. Press on the boot device list. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc...
Users Manual
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... Part of the AC power. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot...
... Part of the AC power. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot...
Users Manual
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Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to the hard drives. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see the new RAID volume. Press on the number of the hard drives being installed). To see more information. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in the Type tab and then press . 2. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for RAID in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard. Go to the Create...
Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to the hard drives. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see the new RAID volume. Press on the number of the hard drives being installed). To see more information. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in the Type tab and then press . 2. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for RAID in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard. Go to the Create...
Users Manual
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... set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. After setting the capacity, move to BIOS and set the stripe block size. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set from 4 KB to begin . 6. If only two hard drives are marked with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. The stripe block size can see the new RAID volume. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Press the key on the hard drives...
... set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Legacy. After setting the capacity, move to BIOS and set the stripe block size. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set from 4 KB to begin . 6. If only two hard drives are marked with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. The stripe block size can see the new RAID volume. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Press the key on the hard drives...