User Manual
Page 3
... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick ...set-up of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on...
... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick ...set-up of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on...
User Manual
Page 6
Box Contents 55 GA-Z87X-UD5 TH motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Wireless module driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) S/PDIF In cable (...
Box Contents 55 GA-Z87X-UD5 TH motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Wireless module driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) S/PDIF In cable (...
User Manual
Page 9
.... •• It is best to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
.... •• It is best to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
User Manual
Page 15
... the picture above shows, the installation is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation If the push pin is to...
... the picture above shows, the installation is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation If the push pin is to...
User Manual
Page 18
... provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes...
... provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes...
User Manual
Page 19
.... •• Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Browse to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. System Requirements -- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to Performance\AMD... Observe the steps in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16 slot. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Refer to the manual that you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Windows 8/7 operating ...
.... •• Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Browse to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. System Requirements -- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to Performance\AMD... Observe the steps in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16 slot. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Refer to the manual that you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Windows 8/7 operating ...
User Manual
Page 23
... 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 boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED...
... 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 boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED...
User Manual
Page 32
... cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your expansion card. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to the F_USB30_1 header can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two...
... cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your expansion card. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to the F_USB30_1 header can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two...
User Manual
Page 34
... 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 factory defaults. Pin No. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 17) COMA (Serial...
... 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 factory defaults. Pin No. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 17) COMA (Serial...
User Manual
Page 40
.... Options are: 20% Upgrade, 40% Upgrade, 60% Upgrade, 80% Upgrade, 100% Upgrade. (Default: Auto) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is determined by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the... Host/PCIe Clock Frequency by several preset host clock multipliers. This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is present only when you to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 40 - For more information about...
.... Options are: 20% Upgrade, 40% Upgrade, 60% Upgrade, 80% Upgrade, 100% Upgrade. (Default: Auto) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is determined by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the... Host/PCIe Clock Frequency by several preset host clock multipliers. This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is present only when you to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 40 - For more information about...
User Manual
Page 43
... settings: Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that is...
... settings: Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that is...
User Manual
Page 44
... SPD data on the memory timings. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to Manual or Advanced Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving...
... SPD data on the memory timings. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to Manual or Advanced Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving...
User Manual
Page 48
... to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to Manual. When CPU/system temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control...Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the...
... to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to Manual. When CPU/system temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control...Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the...
User Manual
Page 49
...Setup You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed...determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. This item is configurable only when 4th/5th System Fan Speed Control is set to the system temperature. && 2nd System Fan Speed Control (...
...Setup You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed...determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. This item is configurable only when 4th/5th System Fan Speed Control is set to the system temperature. && 2nd System Fan Speed Control (...
User Manual
Page 51
... allows you to make changes to all . - 51 - 2-4 System Information This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is week (read-only), month, date, and year. You can also...
... allows you to make changes to all . - 51 - 2-4 System Information This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is week (read-only), month, date, and year. You can also...
User Manual
Page 57
...&& Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to OS boot. 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 to...
...&& Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to OS boot. 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 to...
User Manual
Page 75
... 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 hard drive you want...recovery drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk....
... 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 hard drive you want...recovery drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk....
User Manual
Page 76
... to be deleted and press . All Rights Reserved. To synchronize data from the cache device to the Accelerated Disk/Volume Press 'r' to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. Name DISK PORT 3 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology -
... to be deleted and press . All Rights Reserved. To synchronize data from the cache device to the Accelerated Disk/Volume Press 'r' to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. Name DISK PORT 3 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology -
User Manual
Page 84
... Rights Reserved. 1. Acceleration Options 6. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for rebuilding detected. Reset Disks to a hard drive from other drives in the operating...
... Rights Reserved. 1. Acceleration Options 6. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for rebuilding detected. Reset Disks to a hard drive from other drives in the operating...