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...3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34...
...3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34...
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...; Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be sure to install it in BIOS Setup...
...; Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be sure to install it in BIOS Setup...
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... the internal USB header) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 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 M.2 PCIe connector 1 x SATA Express connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS...
... the internal USB header) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 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 M.2 PCIe connector 1 x SATA Express connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS...
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... CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. Smart TimeLock - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE...
... CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. Smart TimeLock - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE...
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..., DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory.
..., DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory.
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... to the chassis back panel with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow...
... to the chassis back panel with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow...
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A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your system have more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual that support 3-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800, HD 4800, HD 5800 series, and AMD Radeon™...
A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your system have more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual that support 3-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800, HD 4800, HD 5800 series, and AMD Radeon™...
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... Apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only dual-display configurations are dependent on your HDMI-supported monitor. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to this port. Triple-Display Configurations for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Connect a monitor that supports...
... Apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only dual-display configurations are dependent on your HDMI-supported monitor. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to this port. Triple-Display Configurations for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Connect a monitor that supports...
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... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 31 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset...
... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 31 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset...
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... turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - 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...
... turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - 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...
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... different number of CPU cores may vary by using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. This feature only works for operating systems that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. The C3 state is present only when you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt...
... different number of CPU cores may vary by using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. This feature only works for operating systems that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. The C3 state is present only when you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt...
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... supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default...
... supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default...
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... the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 50 - To boot from the available devices. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list.
... the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 50 - To boot from the available devices. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list.
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... OS boot process. BIOS Setup Set this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. After configuring this item to Disabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from...
... OS boot process. BIOS Setup Set this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. After configuring this item to Disabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from...
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... device is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is installed. && Two Layer KVM Switch Set to Enabled to ensure proper device functionality when chaining two KVM switches. (Default: Disabled) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of connected USB mass storage devices. && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && PCIE Slot Configuration...
... device is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is installed. && Two Layer KVM Switch Set to Enabled to ensure proper device functionality when chaining two KVM switches. (Default: Disabled) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of connected USB mass storage devices. && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && PCIE Slot Configuration...
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... this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this item is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) - 59 - To turn on the system. && Power On Password 當Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && CPU DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode...
... this setting. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this item is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) - 59 - To turn on the system. && Power On Password 當Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && CPU DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode...
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...(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to ensure system performance and compatibility. When the screen requesting you to your USB thumb drive. The locations of the driver. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the Windows 8.1/8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit...
...(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to ensure system performance and compatibility. When the screen requesting you to your USB thumb drive. The locations of the driver. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the Windows 8.1/8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit...
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... BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to update BIOS?" Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. B. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. Insert the USB flash drive...
... BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to update BIOS?" Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. B. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. Insert the USB flash drive...
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... enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. If you to enable or disable the fast boot function to shorten OS boot time. •• AC OFF Mode: This option is supported by Windows 8.1/8 only. (Note 2) For more details about this function, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Features." - 91 - Unique Features The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup...
... enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system. If you to enable or disable the fast boot function to shorten OS boot time. •• AC OFF Mode: This option is supported by Windows 8.1/8 only. (Note 2) For more details about this function, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Features." - 91 - Unique Features The settings will restart and enter BIOS Setup...
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... to see if the device works successfully). Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 111 - Yes Press to enter BIOS Setup. Yes Reinstall the operating system. A When the computer is turned on your monitor.
... to see if the device works successfully). Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 111 - Yes Press to enter BIOS Setup. Yes Reinstall the operating system. A When the computer is turned on your monitor.