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... 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 Onboard Buttons and Switches 22 1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 24 1-10 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...40 2-4 System Information 53 2-5 BIOS Features 54 2-6 Peripherals...57 2-7 Chipset...60 2-8 Power Management 61 2-9 Save & Exit...63 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 65 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 65 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
... 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 Onboard Buttons and Switches 22 1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 24 1-10 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...40 2-4 System Information 53 2-5 BIOS Features 54 2-6 Peripherals...57 2-7 Chipset...60 2-8 Power Management 61 2-9 Save & Exit...63 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 65 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 65 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
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GA-X170-Extreme ECC Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB30 ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN1 DP_HDMI R_USB30 MegaChips MCDP2800 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1151 LAN2 TYPEC Intel® USB 3.1 Controller USB30_LAN1 AUDIO Rivet Networks Killer™ E2400 LAN Intel® GbE LAN 80D 60D 42D PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 M2D_32G DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 Renesas® USB 3.0 Hub SYS_FAN3 F_USB30_1 F_USB30_2 RST_SW PW_SW Debug LED (Note) CMOS_SW ATX 6 2 7 3 SATA EXPRESS SATA3 SATA EXPRESS GA-X170-Extreme ECC PCIEX1_2 80H PCIEX8 60H 42H M2H_32G Intel...
GA-X170-Extreme ECC Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB30 ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN1 DP_HDMI R_USB30 MegaChips MCDP2800 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1151 LAN2 TYPEC Intel® USB 3.1 Controller USB30_LAN1 AUDIO Rivet Networks Killer™ E2400 LAN Intel® GbE LAN 80D 60D 42D PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 M2D_32G DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 Renesas® USB 3.0 Hub SYS_FAN3 F_USB30_1 F_USB30_2 RST_SW PW_SW Debug LED (Note) CMOS_SW ATX 6 2 7 3 SATA EXPRESS SATA3 SATA EXPRESS GA-X170-Extreme ECC PCIEX1_2 80H PCIEX8 60H 42H M2H_32G Intel...
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... Graphics Processor+MegaChips MCDP2800 chip: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.0 version. (Requires the latest Intel® graphics driver from the GIGABYTE website.) Maximum shared memory of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Multi-Graphics Technology Support for 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™ and 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology Hardware Installation - 10 - When the PCIEX8 slot is installed in the M2H_32G connector. 3 x PCI Express...
... Graphics Processor+MegaChips MCDP2800 chip: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.0 version. (Requires the latest Intel® graphics driver from the GIGABYTE website.) Maximum shared memory of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Multi-Graphics Technology Support for 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™ and 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology Hardware Installation - 10 - When the PCIEX8 slot is installed in the M2H_32G connector. 3 x PCI Express...
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... is set to Enabled, the RAID function will become unavailable when an M.2 PCIe SSD is installed. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals," for more information.) - 3 x SATA Express connectors - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~5) - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-10 Internal Connectors," for the supported configurations with USB 3.1 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 3 x SATA Express connectors 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan...
... is set to Enabled, the RAID function will become unavailable when an M.2 PCIe SSD is installed. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals," for more information.) - 3 x SATA Express connectors - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~5) - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-10 Internal Connectors," for the supported configurations with USB 3.1 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 3 x SATA Express connectors 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan...
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... Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation...
... Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation...
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... BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the steps below to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis...
... BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the steps below to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis...
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... Installation CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to use and click Apply. (Available combination options are dependent on the PCIEX16 slot. Browse to the manual of the cards. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with...
... Installation CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to use and click Apply. (Available combination options are dependent on the PCIEX16 slot. Browse to the manual of the cards. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with...
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...; After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. S3 S3 SS __ S_ S_ B SS S B SS S SF SF BB__ U U _ _ __ __ __ 33 _ _B _ _B 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches BIOS Switch The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. 2 1 1: Dual BIOS 2 1 2: Single BIOS SB 1 21 32 3 11 B_...
...; After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. S3 S3 SS __ S_ S_ B SS S B SS S SF SF BB__ U U _ _ __ __ __ 33 _ _B _ _B 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches BIOS Switch The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. 2 1 1: Dual BIOS 2 1 2: Single BIOS SB 1 21 32 3 11 B_...
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... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 35 - Pin No. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Hardware Installation Definition 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 9 1 3 NSOUT 10 2 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. 16) COMA (Serial Port Header...
... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 35 - Pin No. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Hardware Installation Definition 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 9 1 3 NSOUT 10 2 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. 16) COMA (Serial Port Header...
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...; @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for how to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in the CMOS on the motherboard. When the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS. BIOS Setup To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may...
...; @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for how to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in the CMOS on the motherboard. When the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS. BIOS Setup To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may...
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.... `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to set the power limit...
.... `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to set the power limit...
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... let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in order to reduce the current. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be...
... let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in order to reduce the current. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be...
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...Memory Settings && System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 45 - BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
...Memory Settings && System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage Displays the memory voltage. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 45 - BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
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... to shorten the OS boot process. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. This item is...
... to shorten the OS boot process. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. This item is...
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... AC power. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. - 55 - This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before...
... AC power. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. - 55 - This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before...
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... Network Stack is set to Enabled. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to make changes to all . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press again when prompted to configure an administrator password. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is set to Enabled. && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. To cancel the password...
... Network Stack is set to Enabled. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to make changes to all . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press again when prompted to configure an administrator password. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is set to Enabled. && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. To cancel the password...
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... may be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. BIOS Setup - 58 - This should be corrupted. Enabled Enables Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise mode. (Default) Disabled Enables Intel® Rapid Storage Technology mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology disk management mode. This item...
... may be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. BIOS Setup - 58 - This should be corrupted. Enabled Enables Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise mode. (Default) Disabled Enables Intel® Rapid Storage Technology mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology disk management mode. This item...
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... the AC power, or the settings may not be powered on the back panel. If this occurs, please set to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the USB DAC connector on...
... the AC power, or the settings may not be powered on the back panel. If this occurs, please set to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the USB DAC connector on...
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Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file 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 begin the BIOS update. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Model Name : X170-Extreme ECC BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date...
Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file 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 begin the BIOS update. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Model Name : X170-Extreme ECC BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date...
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... The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). The problem is working properly. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Turn off the computer. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to solve your question. Or go to the Support\Technical Support...
... The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). The problem is working properly. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Turn off the computer. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to solve your question. Or go to the Support\Technical Support...