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... 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 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 26 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 67 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...
... 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 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 26 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 67 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...
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GA-X99-SOC Champion Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI 1 PCI PCI Express x16 Express x8 or LGA2011-3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR4 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz 4 Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DMI 2.0 x16 x8 x16 x16 Switch PCI Express Bus 3 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 Intel® GbE LAN 1 M.2 1 SATA Express or 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 6Gb/s x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel® X99 4 SATA 6Gb/s Renesas® uPD720210 Hub 4 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 CODEC 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE® COM...
GA-X99-SOC Champion Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI 1 PCI PCI Express x16 Express x8 or LGA2011-3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR4 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz 4 Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DMI 2.0 x16 x8 x16 x16 Switch PCI Express Bus 3 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 Intel® GbE LAN 1 M.2 1 SATA Express or 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 6Gb/s x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel® X99 4 SATA 6Gb/s Renesas® uPD720210 Hub 4 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 CODEC 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE® COM...
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... Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Only AHCI mode is supported when an M.2 PCIe SSD or a SATA Express device is installed. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-3 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit...
... Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * Only AHCI mode is supported when an M.2 PCIe SSD or a SATA Express device is installed. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-3 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit...
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...pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x OC PEG Power Connector 1 x SATA Express connector 10 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 3 x system fan headers 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x OC Panel connector (for future expansion) 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x CPU mode switch 1 x OC Trigger switch 1 x DualBIOS switch 1 x BIOS...
...pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x OC PEG Power Connector 1 x SATA Express connector 10 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 3 x system fan headers 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x OC Panel connector (for future expansion) 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x CPU mode switch 1 x OC Trigger switch 1 x DualBIOS switch 1 x BIOS...
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.... 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
.... 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
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... want to the manual of graphics cards.) - 19 - l l l PCIE_3 - - - - C. If your system has more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- 1-6 Setting up . Step 2: Insert the CrossFire(Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. l l PCIE_3 - - - - - - Hardware Installation PCIE_4 Refer to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. l PCIE_2 - - A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is installed: 1 Graphics Cards 2 Graphics Cards 3 Graphics Cards 4 Graphics Cards PCIE_1...
... want to the manual of graphics cards.) - 19 - l l l PCIE_3 - - - - C. If your system has more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- 1-6 Setting up . Step 2: Insert the CrossFire(Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. l l PCIE_3 - - - - - - Hardware Installation PCIE_4 Refer to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. l PCIE_2 - - A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is installed: 1 Graphics Cards 2 Graphics Cards 3 Graphics Cards 4 Graphics Cards PCIE_1...
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... Control Panel. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the OC_PEG connector to ensure system stability. Browse to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note 1) The 4-Way SLI configuration is not supported when an i7-5820K CPU is installed. (Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards...
... Control Panel. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the OC_PEG connector to ensure system stability. Browse to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note 1) The 4-Way SLI configuration is not supported when an i7-5820K CPU is installed. (Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards...
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... 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. S_ S_ S_ B_ __ 3 __ 3 __ 3 __ 3 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs B_ S F B_ S_ S_ BIOS Switches and BIOS LEDs The DualBIOS switch (SB) allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. The power button and reset button allow users to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. S_ S_ S_ S3...
... 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. S_ S_ S_ B_ __ 3 __ 3 __ 3 __ 3 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs B_ S F B_ S_ S_ BIOS Switches and BIOS LEDs The DualBIOS switch (SB) allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. The power button and reset button allow users to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. S_ S_ S_ S3...
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... black connector wire is recommended that you connect the SATA powe_r cable(s) from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are installed, we recommend that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 SYS_FAN1 1 CPU_FAN 11 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 CPU_FAN: Pin No. S 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 S S B_ B 3) OC_PEG (PCIe Power Connector) _S The power connector provide auxiliary power to ensure system stability. When two or more graphics cards are 4-pin. For...
... black connector wire is recommended that you connect the SATA powe_r cable(s) from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are installed, we recommend that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 SYS_FAN1 1 CPU_FAN 11 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 CPU_FAN: Pin No. S 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 S S B_ B 3) OC_PEG (PCIe Power Connector) _S The power connector provide auxiliary power to ensure system stability. When two or more graphics cards are 4-pin. For...
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...; Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. DEBUG PORT 9) sSATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH SATA Configuration," for more information. Only AHCI and IDE modes are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Hardware Installation - 30 - Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 7 7 S_ SATA3 32 1 54 0 PGin.QNBoO.FMDefinition 1 GND 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 1 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer...
...; Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. DEBUG PORT 9) sSATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH SATA Configuration," for more information. Only AHCI and IDE modes are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Hardware Installation - 30 - Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 7 7 S_ SATA3 32 1 54 0 PGin.QNBoO.FMDefinition 1 GND 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 1 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer...
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..., go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for a few seconds. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low...
..., go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for a few seconds. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low...
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... latest version of BIOS, it with caution. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you do it is turned off, the battery on . For instructions on the motherboard. When the power is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to the "Load Optimized Defaults...
... latest version of BIOS, it with caution. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you do it is turned off, the battery on . For instructions on the motherboard. When the power is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to the "Load Optimized Defaults...
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Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Active Cores Control (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to reduce the current. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7...
Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Active Cores Control (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to reduce the current. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7...
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... screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is displayed according to boot after you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. If this occurs, please reset the board to Manual or Advanced Manual. BIOS Setup Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Disabled...
... screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is displayed according to boot after you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. If this occurs, please reset the board to Manual or Advanced Manual. BIOS Setup Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Disabled...
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... fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to Manual. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && CPU OPT Fan Speed Control (CPU_OPT Connector) Allows you to the motherboard CI header. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN Connector) Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed...
... fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to Manual. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && CPU OPT Fan Speed Control (CPU_OPT Connector) Allows you to the motherboard CI header. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN Connector) Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed...
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... least one device for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. Removable storage devices 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 numeric keypad of the same type that support Boot from LAN function, etc. After configuring this item to shorten the OS boot process. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo...
... least one device for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. Removable storage devices 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 numeric keypad of the same type that support Boot from LAN function, etc. After configuring this item to shorten the OS boot process. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo...
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... power. (Default) Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Windows 8 Features is set to Windows 8. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable...
... power. (Default) Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Windows 8 Features is set to Windows 8. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable...
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... and malicious buffer 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 DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for Chipset DMI link. (Default: Enabled) && PCH Internal LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot. Note: OS has to provide...
... and malicious buffer 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 DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for Chipset DMI link. (Default: Enabled) && PCH Internal LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot. Note: OS has to provide...
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... the BIOS update file is saved. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS 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 a USB flash drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save BIOS to access Q-Flash. 2. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Select USB Flash Drive. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to Drive option...
... the BIOS update file is saved. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS 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 a USB flash drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save BIOS to access Q-Flash. 2. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Select USB Flash Drive. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to Drive option...
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... system. Appendix Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). The problem is verified and solved. Yes Press to solve your question. The problem is verified and solved. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Check if the keyboard is unable to enter BIOS Setup. Turn off the computer. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. END...
... system. Appendix Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). The problem is verified and solved. Yes Press to solve your question. The problem is verified and solved. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Check if the keyboard is unable to enter BIOS Setup. Turn off the computer. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. END...