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...of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating ... Information in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published ...
...of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating ... Information in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published ...
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Motherboard driver disk ;; I/O Shield ;; User's Manual ;; Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R) eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0... items shall depend on the product package you obtain. One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2-HDMI01-1*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Two SATA cables ;; Box Contents ;; GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard ;;
Motherboard driver disk ;; I/O Shield ;; User's Manual ;; Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R) eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0... items shall depend on the product package you obtain. One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2-HDMI01-1*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Two SATA cables ;; Box Contents ;; GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard ;;
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... installing the motherboard, please have a problem related 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 they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching...
... installing the motherboard, please have a problem related 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 they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching...
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... the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins diagonally. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and...
... the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins diagonally. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and...
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... on the lever on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then...
... on the lever on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then...
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... 19 - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots. Browse to the manual of the cards. Two CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver... in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 slot. Hardware Installation Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to...
... 19 - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots. Browse to the manual of the cards. Two CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver... in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 slot. Hardware Installation Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to...
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... HD audio by expansion 1 23 S B_ cards) for your motherboard to this header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition Pin No. FSor example, some graphics cards may connect your graphics card...
... HD audio by expansion 1 23 S B_ cards) for your motherboard to this header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition Pin No. FSor example, some graphics cards may connect your graphics card...
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... power cord 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 5 seconds.) 3. Hardware Installation Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery...
... power cord 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 5 seconds.) 3. Hardware Installation Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery...
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...parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Performance Upgrade (Note) Provides you with the CPU specifications. && Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you to Manual. && Spread Spectrum Control (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && Host Clock Value This value is set the...: 20% Upgrade, 40% Upgrade, 60% Upgrade, 80% Upgrade, 100% Upgrade. (Default: Auto) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that supports this feature. This item is...
...parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Performance Upgrade (Note) Provides you with the CPU specifications. && Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you to Manual. && Spread Spectrum Control (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && Host Clock Value This value is set the...: 20% Upgrade, 40% Upgrade, 60% Upgrade, 80% Upgrade, 100% Upgrade. (Default: Auto) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that supports this feature. This item is...
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...memory performance enhancement 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 default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the...configure this occurs, please reset the board to be configurable. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the ...
...memory performance enhancement 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 default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the...configure this occurs, please reset the board to be configurable. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the ...
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...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 Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run... the fan speed with System Information Viewer 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 different speeds according to...
...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 Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run... the fan speed with System Information Viewer 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 different speeds according to...
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... 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 Manual. && 2nd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal... Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to Manual.
... 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 Manual. && 2nd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal... Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to Manual.
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... the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. 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 set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time...
... the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. 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 set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time...
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... RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. 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. Option ROM - 13.0.0.2075 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation...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 Create Volume ...
... RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. 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. Option ROM - 13.0.0.2075 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation...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 Create Volume ...
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... case you are unable to run the Intel® IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. Name DISK PORT 3 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED...
... case you are unable to run the Intel® IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. Name DISK PORT 3 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED...
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... restoring data to Non-RAID "Degrad2e.d DvoeluetmeeRaAnIdDdVisokluamvaeilable for more details). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for rebuilding detected. Selecting4. Option ROM - 13.0.0.2075 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Configuring SATA Hard...
... restoring data to Non-RAID "Degrad2e.d DvoeluetmeeRaAnIdDdVisokluamvaeilable for more details). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for rebuilding detected. Selecting4. Option ROM - 13.0.0.2075 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Configuring SATA Hard...
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.... Also note that the information in this document is recycled in this product must not be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will help , we can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local ...and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and to maximize the use...
.... Also note that the information in this document is recycled in this product must not be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will help , we can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local ...and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and to maximize the use...