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... 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 M.I.T...36 2-4 System Information 45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...50 2-7 Power Management 54 2-8 Save & Exit...56 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 57 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 57 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...
... 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 M.I.T...36 2-4 System Information 45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...50 2-7 Power Management 54 2-8 Save & Exit...56 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 57 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 57 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...
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...; Storage Interface 2 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 3 displays at x16 (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x mini-PCI Express slot (Only the GA-Z97N-WIFI and GA-H97N-WIFI have the wireless communication module onboard.) Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - NN Only for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor- Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules...
...; Storage Interface 2 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 3 displays at x16 (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x mini-PCI Express slot (Only the GA-Z97N-WIFI and GA-H97N-WIFI have the wireless communication module onboard.) Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - NN Only for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor- Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules...
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... for GA-Z97N-WIFI. Hardware Installation USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header ...
... for GA-Z97N-WIFI. Hardware Installation USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header ...
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... GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. EZ Setup - ON/OFF Charge - NN Only for GA-H97N. OO Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Bundled Software Operating System Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology...
... GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. EZ Setup - ON/OFF Charge - NN Only for GA-H97N. OO Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Bundled Software Operating System Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology...
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The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_1 Channel B: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before...
The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_1 Channel B: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before...
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... required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel...
... required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel...
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... Windows 8.1.) In Windows 8.1, select Apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. The screenshot below is 4096x2160@24Hz or 2560x1600@60Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used ). It also supports up to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your HDMI-supported monitor. NN Only for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive...
... Windows 8.1.) In Windows 8.1, select Apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. The screenshot below is 4096x2160@24Hz or 2560x1600@60Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used ). It also supports up to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your HDMI-supported monitor. NN Only for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive...
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... Installation - 24 - Definition 1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 +5V •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is recommended that a system fan be lost. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN: Pin No. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops...
... Installation - 24 - Definition 1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 +5V •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is recommended that a system fan be lost. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN: Pin No. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops...
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... a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the 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...
... a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the 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...
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... power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to activate certain system features. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board...
... power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to activate certain system features. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board...
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... ST Mode Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings Classic Setup Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu MM Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display...
... ST Mode Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings Classic Setup Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu MM Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display...
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... screen provides information on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) MM Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. (Note) This item is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to configure the Processor Base Clock by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to Manual. && Spread Spectrum Controlj (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && Host Clock Valuej This value is set the CPU...
... screen provides information on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) MM Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. (Note) This item is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to configure the Processor Base Clock by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to Manual. && Spread Spectrum Controlj (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && Host Clock Valuej This value is set the CPU...
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...install a CPU and a memory module that support multi-processor mode. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to set a power limit for operating systems that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses...
...install a CPU and a memory module that support multi-processor mode. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to set a power limit for operating systems that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses...
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... chassis cover is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed. BIOS Setup You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/DRAM Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/System temperature. && CPU...
... chassis cover is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed. BIOS Setup You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/DRAM Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/System temperature. && CPU...
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... Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 44 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && DMI Gen2 Speed Allows you to configure the DMI link speed. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Enabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 2. (Default) Disabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 1. && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to set to Manual. Actual operation mode is set the operation mode of each slot...
... Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 44 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && DMI Gen2 Speed Allows you to configure the DMI link speed. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Enabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 2. (Default) Disabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 1. && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to set to Manual. Actual operation mode is set the operation mode of each slot...
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... to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is...
... to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is...
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.... When enabled, the hard drive I /O. (Default: Enabled) && Windows 8 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to hard drive load. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for GA-Z97N-WIFI. (Note) This item is set to Always. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select which type of operating system to enable the legacy option ROM for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled...
.... When enabled, the hard drive I /O. (Default: Enabled) && Windows 8 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to hard drive load. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for GA-Z97N-WIFI. (Note) This item is set to Always. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select which type of operating system to enable the legacy option ROM for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled...
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... pre-boot support. Enabled All shared ports are routed to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. BIOS Setup - 50 - 2-6 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. All USB 3.0 devices function as the first display. (Default) && PCH LAN Controller...
... pre-boot support. Enabled All shared ports are routed to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. BIOS Setup - 50 - 2-6 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. All USB 3.0 devices function as the first display. (Default) && PCH LAN Controller...
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... Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. - 51 - Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. BIOS Setup This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. && Two Layer KVM Switch Set to Enabled to ensure proper device functionality when chaining two KVM switches. (Default: Disabled) && Onboard LAN Controller (Realtek® GbE LAN Chip)(LAN 2) Enables or disables...
... Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. - 51 - Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. BIOS Setup This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. && Two Layer KVM Switch Set to Enabled to ensure proper device functionality when chaining two KVM switches. (Default: Disabled) && Onboard LAN Controller (Realtek® GbE LAN Chip)(LAN 2) Enables or disables...
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.... Disabled Disables this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Any Key Press any key to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && CPU DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the system, enter the password and press . To turn on the system. Password Set a password with up to 5 characters and then press to configure the ASPM mode...
.... Disabled Disables this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Any Key Press any key to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && CPU DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the system, enter the password and press . To turn on the system. Password Set a password with up to 5 characters and then press to configure the ASPM mode...