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... Installing 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 21 1-8 Installing the I/O Shield 22 1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 23 1-10 Onboard Switches 24 1-11 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...42 2-4 System Information 54 2-5 BIOS Features 55 2-6 Peripherals...58 2-7 Chipset...60 2-8 Power Management 63 2-9 Save & Exit...65 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 67 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers...
... Installing 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 21 1-8 Installing the I/O Shield 22 1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 23 1-10 Onboard Switches 24 1-11 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...42 2-4 System Information 54 2-5 BIOS Features 55 2-6 Peripherals...58 2-7 Chipset...60 2-8 Power Management 63 2-9 Save & Exit...65 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 67 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers...
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GA-X99-Gaming 5P Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI 1 PCI PCI Express x16 Express x8 LGA2011-3 CPU DMI 2.0 or PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 x16 x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus 3 PCI Express x1 x1 x1 x1 LAN RJ45 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Dual BIOS Intel® X99 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR4 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz 4 Channel Memory or Switch or M.2 SATA Express 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 6Gb/s Renesas® uPD720210 Hub 4 USB 3.0/2.0 4 USB 3.0/2.0 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Creative®...
GA-X99-Gaming 5P Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI 1 PCI PCI Express x16 Express x8 LGA2011-3 CPU DMI 2.0 or PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 x16 x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus 3 PCI Express x1 x1 x1 x1 LAN RJ45 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Dual BIOS Intel® X99 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR4 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz 4 Channel Memory or Switch or M.2 SATA Express 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 6Gb/s Renesas® uPD720210 Hub 4 USB 3.0/2.0 4 USB 3.0/2.0 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Creative®...
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...-Graphics Technology Storage Interface 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIE_3/PCIE_4) * The PCIE_4 slot shares bandwidth with CPU Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset Memory Audio 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed. To set up a 3-Way SLI configuration, refer to "1-6 Setting...
...-Graphics Technology Storage Interface 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIE_3/PCIE_4) * The PCIE_4 slot shares bandwidth with CPU Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset Memory Audio 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed. To set up a 3-Way SLI configuration, refer to "1-6 Setting...
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...USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 1 x I/O shield audio LED power connector 1 x heatsink LED power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x SATA Express connector 10 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 USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x CPU mode switch 1 x audio gain control switch 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
...USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 1 x I/O shield audio LED power connector 1 x heatsink LED power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x SATA Express connector 10 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 USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x CPU mode switch 1 x audio gain control switch 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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... chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express...
... chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express...
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... power is installed. (Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on the PCIE_1 slot. Current GPUs that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the table below for setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. 1-6 Setting up a 3-Way SLI configuration with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/ SLI technology. •• When two or more PCI Express x16 slots...
... power is installed. (Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on the PCIE_1 slot. Current GPUs that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the table below for setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. 1-6 Setting up a 3-Way SLI configuration with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/ SLI technology. •• When two or more PCI Express x16 slots...
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.../2/3: Pin No. When two or more graphics cards are 4-pin. Definition 1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are installed, we recommend that a system fan be sure to connect it is the ground wire). Pin No. CPU_FAN: Pin...
.../2/3: Pin No. When two or more graphics cards are 4-pin. Definition 1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are installed, we recommend that a system fan be sure to connect it is the ground wire). Pin No. CPU_FAN: Pin...
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...; Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Hardware Installation - 30 - sSATA3 G.QBOFM 31 20 G.QBOFPMin No. 1 2 Definition GND TXP 7 1 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND G DEBUG PORT To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to SATSA 6G_b/s standard and are supported. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. B_ _ 10) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH sSATA Configuration," for more information. Only AHCI and IDE modes are compatible with SATA 3Gb...
...; Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Hardware Installation - 30 - sSATA3 G.QBOFM 31 20 G.QBOFPMin No. 1 2 Definition GND TXP 7 1 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND G DEBUG PORT To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to SATSA 6G_b/s standard and are supported. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. B_ _ 10) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH sSATA Configuration," for more information. Only AHCI and IDE modes are compatible with SATA 3Gb...
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... accordance with local environmental regulations. 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side...
... accordance with local environmental regulations. 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side...
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... clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on . For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot...
... clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on . For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot...
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... visit Intel's website. - 45 - Auto sets the power limit according to set a power limit for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature.
... visit Intel's website. - 45 - Auto sets the power limit according to set a power limit for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature.
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... the motherboard. && CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/CPU_OPT/system fan (SYS_FAN1~SYS_FAN3) speeds. && CPU/System/PCH Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system/Chipset temperature (SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2). This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is not connected or fails. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to Manual. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Fail Warning (CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT and SYS_FAN1~3 Connectors...
... the motherboard. && CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/CPU_OPT/system fan (SYS_FAN1~SYS_FAN3) speeds. && CPU/System/PCH Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system/Chipset temperature (SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2). This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is not connected or fails. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to Manual. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Fail Warning (CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT and SYS_FAN1~3 Connectors...
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..., set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is present only if at system startup. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot...
..., set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is present only if at system startup. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot...
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...Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && 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...
...Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && 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...
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... PCI Express graphics cards. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIE_1 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIE_2 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIE_3 slot as the first display. PCIe 4 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIE_4 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio LED...
... PCI Express graphics cards. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIE_1 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIE_2 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIE_3 slot as the first display. PCIe 4 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIE_4 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio LED...
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... when working with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to xHCI or EHCI. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) && PCH DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for Chipset DMI link. (Default: Enabled) && Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Disabled) && MCTP Enables or disables the Management Component Transport Protocol (MCTP) for the LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit...
... when working with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to xHCI or EHCI. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) && PCH DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for Chipset DMI link. (Default: Enabled) && Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Disabled) && MCTP Enables or disables the Management Component Transport Protocol (MCTP) for the LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit...
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..., power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && Soft-Off by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to shutdown or fail. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && USB DAC Power Enables or disables the power for the USB DAC connector on automatically. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay...
..., power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && Soft-Off by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to shutdown or fail. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && USB DAC Power Enables or disables the power for the USB DAC connector on automatically. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay...
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Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus , providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Because BIOS flashing is a new solution derived from the USB flash drive connected to a specific USB port. Restart the system. When both the main and backup BIOS fail during the POST or pressing the key in BIOS Setup. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and...
Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus , providing multiple protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Because BIOS flashing is a new solution derived from the USB flash drive connected to a specific USB port. Restart the system. When both the main and backup BIOS fail during the POST or pressing the key in BIOS Setup. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and...
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... 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 execute. 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. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during...
... 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 execute. 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. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during...
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... power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. The problem is verified and solved. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Turn...
... power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. The problem is verified and solved. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Turn...