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User Manual - Page 1
GA-Z97X-SOC Force
User's Manual
Rev. 1001 12ME-Z97XSOF-1001R
User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z97X-SOC Force
Mar. 31, 2014
Motherboard GA-Z97X-SOC Force
Mar. 31, 2014
User Manual - Page 4
... of Contents
Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z97X-SOC Force Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z97X-SOC Force 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 14
1-3-1 Installing the CPU...14 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 16 1-4 Installing the Memory 17 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory...
User Manual - Page 6
...†† 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 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) †† HDMI-to change without notice.
Box Contents
55 GA-Z97X-SOC Force motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield...
User Manual - Page 7
...
R_USB
DVI VGA
CPU_FAN
ATX_12V ATX_12V_2X4
CPU_OPT SYS_FAN6
LGA1150
DP_HDMI_SPDIF
KB_MS_USB3
USB30_LAN
AUDIO
SYS_FAN1
OC_PEG GA-Z97X-SOC Force
Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN PCIEX1
PCIEX16
iTE® Super I/O
PCIEX4_1
PCI1 ...SYS_FAN2 SPDIF_O
COMA
SYS_FAN3
SYS_FAN4
MBIOS_LED
F_USB1
F_USB30
F_PANEL
(Note) For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 6. - 7 -
User Manual - Page 8
GA-Z97X-SOC Force Motherboard Block Diagram
1 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 DMI 2.0 FDI
2 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x8
PCIe CLK
or
or
(100 MHz)
LGA1150 CPU
... In
S/PDIF Out
2 PCI
LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O
COM
PS/2 KB/Mouse
PCI CLK (33 MHz)
For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications."
- 8 -
User Manual - Page 19
...;• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1.
After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the...
User Manual - Page 24
... This motherboard has four quick buttons: Power, Reset, Clear CMOS, and Clear Battery. Hardware Installation
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1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and...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...
User Manual - Page 37
... for BIOS configurations).
- 37 - Hardware Installation
17) 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. Open: Normal
Short...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.
User Manual - Page 39
... how to boot.
For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities."
•• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and...
User Manual - Page 47
...)
Profile1
Uses Profile 1 settings.
Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings.
(Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto)
&& ...set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto)
&& No. BIOS Setup Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications...
User Manual - Page 79
...Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. The locations of the driver. Installing Windows
As Windows 7 already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you install all required drivers from the Windows 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...
User Manual - Page 86
...complete.
Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z97X-SOC Force BIOS Version : F1k BIOS Date : 03/12/2014 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L Series
16MB
Update BIOS From Drive
SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to ...the POST to BIOS setup USB Flash Drive
3. B. appears, select Yes to execute. The monitor will restart after the update process is updating the BIOS. Updating the BIOS In the ...
User Manual - Page 103
After installing the LAN driver, you can change the upload and download bandwidth for an application or online...to configure your wired network connection and Internet provider speed. Appendix
Network Settings This page allows you to check the current status of an application to configure your network settings. Chapter 6 Appendix
6-1 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network Manager
The...
User Manual - Page 104
...instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.)
Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to change the function for each jack through the audio driver. (Supported... picture to instructions on hardware specification.)
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out
Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In
•• To install a microphone,...
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