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... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product-related ...for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example:
... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product-related ...for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example:
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...134; S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-1*R) HDMI-to change without notice. Box Contents 55 GA-Z87X-OC 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 2-Way CrossFire bridge... connector 55 Twelve voltage measurement cables 55 One OC Brace The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (Part ...
...134; S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-1*R) HDMI-to change without notice. Box Contents 55 GA-Z87X-OC 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 2-Way CrossFire bridge... connector 55 Twelve voltage measurement cables 55 One OC Brace The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (Part ...
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... are connected. •• To prevent damage to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
... are connected. •• To prevent damage to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
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... grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to correctly install the CPU cooler on the...
... grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to correctly install the CPU cooler on the...
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... from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Align the card with your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the...
... from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Align the card with your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the...
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... graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Browse to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is recommended (Note 2)(Refer to the manual of the cards. Windows 8/7 operating system -- CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of graphics cards.) C-2. A power supply with two or above ) series. To set up AMD...
... graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Browse to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is recommended (Note 2)(Refer to the manual of the cards. Windows 8/7 operating system -- CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of graphics cards.) C-2. A power supply with two or above ) series. To set up AMD...
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... (Note 3) OC Brace allows extreme overclockers and system testers to safely install up to four graphics cards in an open case or test bed without risking PCIe slot damage or preventing cards not showing up in the OS due to the manual that you connect the power cable from the power supply... to the OC_PEG connetctor to hold the OC Brace in appearance from the screw hole near the PCIe slots on the motherboard. Step 3: After...
... (Note 3) OC Brace allows extreme overclockers and system testers to safely install up to four graphics cards in an open case or test bed without risking PCIe slot damage or preventing cards not showing up in the OS due to the manual that you connect the power cable from the power supply... to the OC_PEG connetctor to hold the OC Brace in appearance from the screw hole near the PCIe slots on the motherboard. Step 3: After...
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... and data loss or damage may occur. •• 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 BIOS configurations). - 23 - The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the power supply before...
... and data loss or damage may occur. •• 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 BIOS configurations). - 23 - The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the power supply before...
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...Z87X-UP7) PCIE_SW DIP Slot DIP Setting DIP 1 234 DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4 1 23 Disabling PCIEX16_1 ON OFF OFF OFF DIP 1 234 DIP 1 234 Disabling PCIEX4_1 OFF ON OFF OFF Disabling PCIEX8_1 OFF OFF ON OFF Disabling PCIEX4_2 OFF OFF OFF ON PWM Switch (X58A-OC...) DIP 1 234 DIP 1 23 BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) TPM w/housing OC Buttons GIGABYTE's unique OC...BCLK stepping to manually turn off specific PCI Express slot(s) (except for the PCI Express x1 slot) without physical removal. OC Turbo Button (...
...Z87X-UP7) PCIE_SW DIP Slot DIP Setting DIP 1 234 DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4 1 23 Disabling PCIEX16_1 ON OFF OFF OFF DIP 1 234 DIP 1 234 Disabling PCIEX4_1 OFF ON OFF OFF Disabling PCIEX8_1 OFF OFF ON OFF Disabling PCIEX4_2 OFF OFF OFF ON PWM Switch (X58A-OC...) DIP 1 234 DIP 1 23 BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) TPM w/housing OC Buttons GIGABYTE's unique OC...BCLK stepping to manually turn off specific PCI Express slot(s) (except for the PCI Express x1 slot) without physical removal. OC Turbo Button (...
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...certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to the USB front panel. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 F_USB30 F_AUDIO(H) 12) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB ...TPM w/housing TPM w/housing 11 1 Pin No. Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7) ATX_12V DB_PORT Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-O DIP 1 234 DIP 1 234 For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two...
...certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to the USB front panel. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 F_USB30 F_AUDIO(H) 12) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB ...TPM w/housing TPM w/housing 11 1 Pin No. Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7) ATX_12V DB_PORT Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-O DIP 1 234 DIP 1 234 For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two...
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... power outlet 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 a few seconds. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to...
... power outlet 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 a few seconds. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to...
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... to set in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Host Clock Value Displays the current host frequency. `` M.I.T.
... to set in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Host Clock Value Displays the current host frequency. `` M.I.T.
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... fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the fan speed. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 3rd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN3... to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the fan speed. BIOS Setup - 50 - Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && CPU OPT Fan Speed...
... fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the fan speed. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 3rd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN3... to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the fan speed. BIOS Setup - 50 - Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && CPU OPT Fan Speed...
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...the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM...) - 51 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Legacy BenchMark Enhancement Allows you to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PEG Gen3 Slot Configuration Allows you to set to control the fan speed. Actual operation mode is set...
...the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM...) - 51 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Legacy BenchMark Enhancement Allows you to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PEG Gen3 Slot Configuration Allows you to set to control the fan speed. Actual operation mode is set...
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.... && System Date Sets the system date. The date format is set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; the...
.... && System Date Sets the system date. The date format is set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; the...
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...Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. All USB 3.0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless 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 OS, and also provides you 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) If you wish...
...Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. All USB 3.0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless 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 OS, and also provides you 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) If you wish...
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... Disks : 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 Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be...). Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. In the SELECT DISKS box, press on the hard drive you...
... Disks : 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 Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be...). Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. In the SELECT DISKS box, press on the hard drive you...
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...]- Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - To synchronize data from the cache device to the Accelerated Disk/Volume Press 'r' to abort. When prompted to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. To remove the acceleration, select the accelerated drive/volume, press , and press to be...
...]- Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - To synchronize data from the cache device to the Accelerated Disk/Volume Press 'r' to abort. When prompted to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. To remove the acceleration, select the accelerated drive/volume, press , and press to be...
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.... •• Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press + to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Rebuilding applies only to manually rebuild the array in the operating system. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive...
.... •• Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press + to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Rebuilding applies only to manually rebuild the array in the operating system. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive...
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...BIOS to access Q-Flash. Restart the system. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-Flash™? Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest... BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the ...
...BIOS to access Q-Flash. Restart the system. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-Flash™? Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest... BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the ...