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... the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. 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...
... the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. 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...
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... microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to the Microphone screen. It is recommended that you set the Microphone Boost level on the front panel. Step 3: Go to record the sound. Step 2: Connect your computer. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD...
... microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to the Microphone screen. It is recommended that you set the Microphone Boost level on the front panel. Step 3: Go to record the sound. Step 2: Connect your computer. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD...
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... 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 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 24 1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 27 1-10 Installing the MMCX Antenna Connectors (2T2R 28 1-11 Internal Connectors 29 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 43 2-1 Startup Screen 44 2-2 The Main Menu 45 2-3 M.I.T...47 2-4 System...57 2-5 BIOS...58 2-6 Peripherals...61 2-7 Chipset...65 2-8 Power...66 2-9 Save & Exit...68 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 69 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers...
... 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 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 24 1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 27 1-10 Installing the MMCX Antenna Connectors (2T2R 28 1-11 Internal Connectors 29 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 43 2-1 Startup Screen 44 2-2 The Main Menu 45 2-3 M.I.T...47 2-4 System...57 2-5 BIOS...58 2-6 Peripherals...61 2-7 Chipset...65 2-8 Power...66 2-9 Save & Exit...68 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 69 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers...
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... GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z270 Express Chipset Memory 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 be less than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual channel memory...
... GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z270 Express Chipset Memory 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 be less than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual channel memory...
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... Chipset: - 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 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 CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 1 x I/O shield audio LED power connector 2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable headers 2 x SATA Express connectors 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 2 x U.2 connectors - 11 - Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics...
... Chipset: - 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 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 CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 1 x I/O shield audio LED power connector 2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable headers 2 x SATA Express connectors 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 2 x U.2 connectors - 11 - Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics...
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...connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ECO button 1 x OC button 2 x audio gain control switches 2 x BIOS switches Voltage Measurement Points 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 2 x MMCX antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Thunderbolt™ 3 connector (USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support...
...connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ECO button 1 x OC button 2 x audio gain control switches 2 x BIOS switches Voltage Measurement Points 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 2 x MMCX antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Thunderbolt™ 3 connector (USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support...
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..., it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . - 17 - DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can...
..., it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . - 17 - DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can...
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... installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. sion card(s). 7. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 19 - Hardware Installation Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card...
... installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. sion card(s). 7. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 19 - Hardware Installation Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card...
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... 300, RX 400 series and above. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is set up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. Refer to the manual of your...
... 300, RX 400 series and above. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is set up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. Refer to the manual of your...
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...(R) Display Audio to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. You can use this port to the default playback device. - 21 - DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. It also supports up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in the notification area and click Playback devices. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port to the USB 2.0 specification. The maximum supported resolution is compatible to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Hardware Installation...
...(R) Display Audio to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. You can use this port to the default playback device. - 21 - DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. It also supports up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in the notification area and click Playback devices. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port to the USB 2.0 specification. The maximum supported resolution is compatible to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Hardware Installation...
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The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the CPU, memory, graphics card, and BIOS. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is not working normally. _ _B S_ __ 3 _ _B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: BIOS status LED 1 23 B_ 1 23 1 1 23 1 _ S 1 1 _S _ 1 23 S_ _S S_ S B_ F_USB3 F _ B B _S S_ _ B _U _ B S B_ F_USB3 F _ B B _S S_ _ B _U _ B CPU DRAM VGA BOOT B S_ B Hardware Installation - 24 - If a particular LED is on, that...
The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the CPU, memory, graphics card, and BIOS. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is not working normally. _ _B S_ __ 3 _ _B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: BIOS status LED 1 23 B_ 1 23 1 1 23 1 _ S 1 1 _S _ 1 23 S_ _S S_ S B_ F_USB3 F _ B B _S S_ _ B _U _ B S B_ F_USB3 F _ B B _S S_ _ B _U _ B CPU DRAM VGA BOOT B S_ B Hardware Installation - 24 - If a particular LED is on, that...
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...) 1 2 1: 2.5x (Default) 2: 6x B_ B_ S CAP_SW_F CAP_SW_R S3 S3 S_ S_ Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. PW_SW RST_SW CMOS_SW PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button S_ S_ •• Always turn on , or the system may shutdown and data loss or damage may vary by the device being used). The power button and reset button allow for audio gain control for BIOS configurations). - 25 - Please...
...) 1 2 1: 2.5x (Default) 2: 6x B_ B_ S CAP_SW_F CAP_SW_R S3 S3 S_ S_ Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. PW_SW RST_SW CMOS_SW PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button S_ S_ •• Always turn on , or the system may shutdown and data loss or damage may vary by the device being used). The power button and reset button allow for audio gain control for BIOS configurations). - 25 - Please...
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... reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in system's failure to boot. 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 recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS...
... reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in system's failure to boot. 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 recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS...
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... that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in order to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
... that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in order to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
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... processor. The C6/C7 state is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note 1) Allows you to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. BIOS Setup - 50 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS...
... processor. The C6/C7 state is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note 1) Allows you to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. BIOS Setup - 50 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS...
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... 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 enter BIOS Setup. Or if you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password...
... 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 enter BIOS Setup. Or if you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password...
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.... && VGA Support Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot...
.... && VGA Support Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot...
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... graphics card on the PCIEX4_1 slot as the first display. PCIe 4 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4_2 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller (Rivet Networks Killer™ E2500 LAN Chip, LAN2) Enables or disables the Rivet Networks Killer™ E2500 LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this function. && LED_C1 Connect Enables or disables the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip connected to quickly set up a RAID array. BIOS Setup...
... graphics card on the PCIEX4_1 slot as the first display. PCIe 4 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4_2 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller (Rivet Networks Killer™ E2500 LAN Chip, LAN2) Enables or disables the Rivet Networks Killer™ E2500 LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this function. && LED_C1 Connect Enables or disables the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip connected to quickly set up a RAID array. BIOS Setup...
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... the original output voltage. `` Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration This sub-menu provides Intel® Thunderbolt™ related information and configuration options. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the back panel (the ones below the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port) to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default) Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. High-end audio players may connect their own external USB power source. Voltage Compensation +0.1V Adds...
... the original output voltage. `` Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration This sub-menu provides Intel® Thunderbolt™ related information and configuration options. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the back panel (the ones below the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port) to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default) Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. High-end audio players may connect their own external USB power source. Voltage Compensation +0.1V Adds...
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... changes and exit BIOS Setup. Yes Check if there is verified and solved. The problem is display on , is verified and solved. The problem is the CPU cooler running? No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Check if the system can boot successfully. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Our customer service...
... changes and exit BIOS Setup. Yes Check if there is verified and solved. The problem is display on , is verified and solved. The problem is the CPU cooler running? No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Check if the system can boot successfully. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Our customer service...