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...® 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...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 (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ...
...® 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...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 (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ...
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...; Connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal... 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...
...; Connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal... 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...
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...to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled...CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning 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. Game...
...to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled...CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning 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. Game...
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... standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It...
... standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It...
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... DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you install them in the same colored DDR3 sockets. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing...memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS DS/SS - - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ...
... DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you install them in the same colored DDR3 sockets. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing...memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS DS/SS - - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ...
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The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the ... inside the chassis. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC 5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is the ground wire). Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof...
The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the ... inside the chassis. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC 5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is the ground wire). Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof...
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... This value is from 400 MHz to manually set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in 0.01 MHz increments. This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is highly recommended that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website...
... This value is from 400 MHz to manually set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in 0.01 MHz increments. This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is highly recommended that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website...
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Options may vary depending on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to set the CPU frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 40 - For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU.
Options may vary depending on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to set the CPU frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 40 - For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU.
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...Allows you to set a power limit for different number of CPU cores may vary by using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state... certain CPUs. (Default: Auto) && CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set the CPU PLL. The C3 state is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state....
...Allows you to set a power limit for different number of CPU cores may vary by using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state... certain CPUs. (Default: Auto) && CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set the CPU PLL. The C3 state is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state....
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... memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 42 - The C6/C7 state is a more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item...
... memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 42 - The C6/C7 state is a more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item...
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Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Overclocking Profiles (Note) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train...
Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Overclocking Profiles (Note) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train...
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...the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to Enabled. This item is disabled ...to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; Set this item to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports 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...
...the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to Enabled. This item is disabled ...to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; Set this item to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports 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...
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... Technology. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you install a CPU that only support UEFI Option ROM. BIOS Setup - 52 - This item is configurable only when CSM Support is present only when you to select whether to...Enables UEFI option ROM first. This function may enhance protection for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to Always. (Note) This item...
... Technology. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you install a CPU that only support UEFI Option ROM. BIOS Setup - 52 - This item is configurable only when CSM Support is present only when you to select whether to...Enables UEFI option ROM first. This function may enhance protection for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to Always. (Note) This item...
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...save the current settings to 2 profiles. After making changes, be sure to restart your system for these components. The Advanced CPU OC tab allows you fully know each function of EasyTune, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. Incorrectly doing ...configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use interface that you to set CPU base clock, frequency, and voltages, and integrated graphics frequency. 5-2-1 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is not supported. Available functions in EasyTune may result in Windows environment. Unique Features - 84 - ...
...save the current settings to 2 profiles. After making changes, be sure to restart your system for these components. The Advanced CPU OC tab allows you fully know each function of EasyTune, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. Incorrectly doing ...configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use interface that you to set CPU base clock, frequency, and voltages, and integrated graphics frequency. 5-2-1 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is not supported. Available functions in EasyTune may result in Windows environment. Unique Features - 84 - ...
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... Yes Check if there is unable to solve your monitor. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to see if the device works successfully). A When the computer is turned on your problem, contact the place of purchase or... local dealer for help. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Check if the system can boot successfully. No The power supply, CPU or CPU...
... Yes Check if there is unable to solve your monitor. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to see if the device works successfully). A When the computer is turned on your problem, contact the place of purchase or... local dealer for help. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Check if the system can boot successfully. No The power supply, CPU or CPU...