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Motherboard GA-Z97N-WIFI/GA-H97N-WIFI Nov. 3, 2014 Wireless Module Country Approvals: Motherboard GA-Z97N-WIFI GA-H97N-WIFI Nov. 3, 2014 See the latest safety and regulatory documents at GIGABYTE's website.
Motherboard GA-Z97N-WIFI/GA-H97N-WIFI Nov. 3, 2014 Wireless Module Country Approvals: Motherboard GA-Z97N-WIFI GA-H97N-WIFI Nov. 3, 2014 See the latest safety and regulatory documents at GIGABYTE's website.
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z97N-WIFI/GA-H97N-WIFI/GA-H97N Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z97N-WIFI/GA-H97N-WIFI/GA-H97N 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z97N-WIFI/GA-H97N-WIFI/GA-H97N Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z97N-WIFI/GA-H97N-WIFI/GA-H97N 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 ...
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...; 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) …… HDMI-to change without notice. NN Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. Box Contents 55 GA-Z97N-WIFI, GA-H97N-WIFI, or GA-H97N motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Wireless module driver diskjk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA cables 55... are subject to -DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2-HDMI01-1*R) …… COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) MM Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
...; 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) …… HDMI-to change without notice. NN Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. Box Contents 55 GA-Z97N-WIFI, GA-H97N-WIFI, or GA-H97N motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Wireless module driver diskjk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA cables 55... are subject to -DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2-HDMI01-1*R) …… COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) MM Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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... detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications." - 8 - OO Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. GA-Z97N-WIFI/GA-H97N-WIFI/GA-H97N Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express Bus x16 1 PCI Express x16 DVI-I LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory ... Realtek® LAN GbE LAN x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Intel® Z97 j Intel® H97 kl 6 SATA 6Gb/s 6 USB 3.0/2.0 4 USB 2.0/1.1 x1 Mini PCIe WiFi Modulejk CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O COM PS/2 KB/Mouse Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line...
... detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications." - 8 - OO Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. GA-Z97N-WIFI/GA-H97N-WIFI/GA-H97N Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express Bus x16 1 PCI Express x16 DVI-I LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory ... Realtek® LAN GbE LAN x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Intel® Z97 j Intel® H97 kl 6 SATA 6Gb/s 6 USB 3.0/2.0 4 USB 2.0/1.1 x1 Mini PCIe WiFi Modulejk CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O COM PS/2 KB/Mouse Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line...
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... the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of 4096x2160@24Hz or 2560x1600@60Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4a version. - Support for GA-Z97N-WIFI. Hardware Installation - 10 - Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x DVI-I port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz - 2 x HDMI...Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for GA-H97N. OO Only for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® ...
... the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of 4096x2160@24Hz or 2560x1600@60Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4a version. - Support for GA-Z97N-WIFI. Hardware Installation - 10 - Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x DVI-I port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz - 2 x HDMI...Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for GA-H97N. OO Only for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® ...
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NN Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. Hardware Installation USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS ŠŠ Chipset: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through ...;Š Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS ŠŠ Support for DualBIOS™ ŠŠ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 MM Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. - 11 -
NN Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. Hardware Installation USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS ŠŠ Chipset: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through ...;Š Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS ŠŠ Support for DualBIOS™ ŠŠ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 MM Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. - 11 -
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...& Downloads\Utility page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - OO Only for the software listed in APP Center may also differ depending on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for GA-H97N. EZ Setup - Smart TimeLock - Smart Recovery 2 - Unique Features ŠŠ Support for APP Center * Available applications in the... Viewer - Fast Boot - Supported functions of each application may differ by motherboard model. Cloud Stationjk - Hardware Installation - 12 - NN Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. MM Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. EasyTune -
...& Downloads\Utility page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - OO Only for the software listed in APP Center may also differ depending on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for GA-H97N. EZ Setup - Smart TimeLock - Smart Recovery 2 - Unique Features ŠŠ Support for APP Center * Available applications in the... Viewer - Fast Boot - Supported functions of each application may differ by motherboard model. Cloud Stationjk - Hardware Installation - 12 - NN Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. MM Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. EasyTune -
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... up to connect an antenna. You can use this port to this connector to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. MM Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. - 19 - SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)jk Use this port. The maximum supported resolution is from Windows 8.1.) In Windows 8.1, select ...DVI-I specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. NN Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. Tighten the antenna cables to the antenna connectors and then move the antenna to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Use this port...
... up to connect an antenna. You can use this port to this connector to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. MM Only for GA-H97N-WIFI. - 19 - SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)jk Use this port. The maximum supported resolution is from Windows 8.1.) In Windows 8.1, select ...DVI-I specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. NN Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. Tighten the antenna cables to the antenna connectors and then move the antenna to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Use this port...
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... basic system setups more quickly and easily. It helps first-time users to -use your mouse to move through various settings and make adjustments for GA-Z97N-WIFI. - 33 - MM Only for optimum performance. 2-2 The Main Menu A. In ST Mode, you can easily point and click through the option menus for reference...
... basic system setups more quickly and easily. It helps first-time users to -use your mouse to move through various settings and make adjustments for GA-Z97N-WIFI. - 33 - MM Only for optimum performance. 2-2 The Main Menu A. In ST Mode, you can easily point and click through the option menus for reference...
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... item you can use your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu MM Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. Or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-Z97N-WIFI F5g) Switch to ST Mode Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings Classic Setup...
... item you can use your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu MM Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. Or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-Z97N-WIFI F5g) Switch to ST Mode Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings Classic Setup...
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... Clock Frequency value by several preset host clock multipliers. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) MM Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. (Note) This item is set to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio)j (Note) Allows you to manually set the CPU frequency. This item is...
... Clock Frequency value by several preset host clock multipliers. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) MM Only for GA-Z97N-WIFI. (Note) This item is set to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio)j (Note) Allows you to manually set the CPU frequency. This item is...
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... training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for GA-Z97N-WIFI. (Note) This item is present only when you to set the system memory multiplier. the second is the normal operating frequency of the memory being...
... training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for GA-Z97N-WIFI. (Note) This item is present only when you to set the system memory multiplier. the second is the normal operating frequency of the memory being...
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... select the operating system to be adjusted according to hard drive load. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for GA-Z97N-WIFI. (Note) This item is set this feature. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to Enabled for the storage device controller. Disabled...
... select the operating system to be adjusted according to hard drive load. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for GA-Z97N-WIFI. (Note) This item is set this feature. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to Enabled for the storage device controller. Disabled...
