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...Items...6 GA-X99-Phoenix SLI Motherboard Layout 7 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 4 Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 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 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37...
...Items...6 GA-X99-Phoenix SLI Motherboard Layout 7 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 4 Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 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 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37...
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... you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-X99-Phoenix SLI motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Wireless module driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One 3-Way SLI bridge connector (GC-3SLI-X99-1) 55 Two Velcro Cable Ties 55 One G Connector 55 One 1 to 3 power cable (2x4-pin ATX 12V) 55 One antenna 55 One RGB LED strip extension cable The box contents above are...
... you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-X99-Phoenix SLI motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Wireless module driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One 3-Way SLI bridge connector (GC-3SLI-X99-1) 55 Two Velcro Cable Ties 55 One G Connector 55 One 1 to 3 power cable (2x4-pin ATX 12V) 55 One antenna 55 One RGB LED strip extension cable The box contents above are...
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..., supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Bluetooth 4.2, 4.1, BLE, 4.0, 3.0, 2.1+EDR Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 256 GB of system memory when using Registered DIMMs. * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is to be installed, be less than the size of the PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (The PCI Express x1 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector...
..., supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band Bluetooth 4.2, 4.1, BLE, 4.0, 3.0, 2.1+EDR Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 256 GB of system memory when using Registered DIMMs. * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is to be installed, be less than the size of the PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (The PCI Express x1 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector...
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...supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (sSATA3 0~3), supporting IDE and AHCI modes only (An operating system installed on the SATA3 0~5 ports cannot be used on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan/water cooling pump header (CPU_OPT_PUMP) 2 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header (SYS_FAN3_PUMP) 1 x RGB LED strip extension cable header 1 x SATA Express connector 10 x SATA...
...supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (sSATA3 0~3), supporting IDE and AHCI modes only (An operating system installed on the SATA3 0~5 ports cannot be used on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan/water cooling pump header (CPU_OPT_PUMP) 2 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header (SYS_FAN3_PUMP) 1 x RGB LED strip extension cable header 1 x SATA Express connector 10 x SATA...
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... chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports 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. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Hardware Installation - 18 - Locate an expansion slot...
... chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports 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. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Hardware Installation - 18 - Locate an expansion slot...
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... connectors in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/ SLI graphics cards on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the AMD/NVIDIA® website.) (Note 1) -- Windows 10/8.1/7 operating system -- 1-6 Setting up a 3-Way SLI configuration, use the GC-3SLI-X99-1 bridge connector. (Note 1) When using dual core graphics cards for the power requirement) B. System Requirements -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more graphics cards...
... connectors in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/ SLI graphics cards on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the AMD/NVIDIA® website.) (Note 1) -- Windows 10/8.1/7 operating system -- 1-6 Setting up a 3-Way SLI configuration, use the GC-3SLI-X99-1 bridge connector. (Note 1) When using dual core graphics cards for the power requirement) B. System Requirements -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more graphics cards...
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... fan headers to connect it is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN1/2: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. 3) ATX4P (PCIe Power Connector) The power connector provides auxiliary power to the CPU...
... fan headers to connect it is the ground wire). When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN1/2: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. 3) ATX4P (PCIe Power Connector) The power connector provides auxiliary power to the CPU...
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Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from...
Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from...
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... "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS...
... "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS...
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... of the voltage offset that support multi-processor mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in order to reduce the current. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. && CPU PLL...
... of the voltage offset that support multi-processor mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in order to reduce the current. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. && CPU PLL...
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... frequency of the memory being used; When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you install a CPU that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables...
... frequency of the memory being used; When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you install a CPU that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables...
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... memory to increase memory performance and stability. BIOS Setup Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above 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 Profile1 or Profile2, the value is displayed according to your memory specification...
... memory to increase memory performance and stability. BIOS Setup Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above 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 Profile1 or Profile2, the value is displayed according to your memory specification...
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... whether a password is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. This item is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the same type 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 this item to shorten the OS boot process. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. Removable storage devices that are connected.
... whether a password is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. This item is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the same type 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 this item to shorten the OS boot process. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. Removable storage devices that are connected.
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... supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Windows 8/10 Features Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled...
... supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Windows 8/10 Features Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled...
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... display. && OnBoard LAN Controller(LAN2) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to the music rhythm. Pulse Mode The brightness of the LED changes slowly and smoothly like breath. Auto Enables looping of using the onboard LAN, set up a RAID array. BIOS Setup 2-6 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the PCI Express graphics cards. PCIEX16_1 Slot Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIEX16_2 Slot Sets the PCI Express graphics...
... display. && OnBoard LAN Controller(LAN2) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to the music rhythm. Pulse Mode The brightness of the LED changes slowly and smoothly like breath. Auto Enables looping of using the onboard LAN, set up a RAID array. BIOS Setup 2-6 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the PCI Express graphics cards. PCIEX16_1 Slot Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIEX16_2 Slot Sets the PCI Express graphics...
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... overflow attacks 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 Internal LAN (LAN1) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && Wake on LAN Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (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...
... overflow attacks 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 Internal LAN (LAN1) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && Wake on LAN Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (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...
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... RAID Configuration Utility. Option ROM - 14.8.0.2377 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Reset Disks to enter Configuration Utility... All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. 1. Configuring a RAID Set After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Acceleration Options 6. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup...
... RAID Configuration Utility. Option ROM - 14.8.0.2377 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Reset Disks to enter Configuration Utility... All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. 1. Configuring a RAID Set After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Acceleration Options 6. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 13). Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup...
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... Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to the location of the drivers are ready to install the operating system. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Configuring a RAID Set Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI...
... Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to the location of the drivers are ready to install the operating system. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Configuring a RAID Set Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI...
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... use the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will be automatically launched and then recover BIOS data from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to a specific USB port. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to a hard drive...
... use the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will be automatically launched and then recover BIOS data from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to a specific USB port. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to a hard drive...
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... the computer. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to see if the device works successfully). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Turn off the computer. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes...
... the computer. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to see if the device works successfully). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Turn off the computer. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes...