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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 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 M.I.T...44 2-4 System Information 56 2-5 BIOS Features 57 2-6 Peripherals...60 2-7 Chipset...62 2-8 Power Management 65 2-9 Save & Exit...67 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 69 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 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 M.I.T...44 2-4 System Information 56 2-5 BIOS Features 57 2-6 Peripherals...60 2-7 Chipset...62 2-8 Power Management 65 2-9 Save & Exit...67 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 69 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...
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... Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-X99-SOC Force motherboard 55 Motherboard 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 Two 3-Way SLI bridge connectors (GC-3SLI-X99...
... Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-X99-SOC Force motherboard 55 Motherboard 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 Two 3-Way SLI bridge connectors (GC-3SLI-X99...
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GA-X99-SOC Force 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 LAN 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 1 M.2 1 SATA Express or 2 SATA 6Gb/s Intel® GbE LAN 4 SATA 6Gb/s x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel® X99 4 SATA 6Gb/s Renesas® uPD720210 Hub Renesas® uPD720210 Hub 4 USB 3.0/2.0 4 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 CODEC...
GA-X99-SOC Force 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 LAN 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 1 M.2 1 SATA Express or 2 SATA 6Gb/s Intel® GbE LAN 4 SATA 6Gb/s x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel® X99 4 SATA 6Gb/s Renesas® uPD720210 Hub Renesas® uPD720210 Hub 4 USB 3.0/2.0 4 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 CODEC...
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... processors in the LGA2011-3 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with the PCIE_1 slot. if you install them in the PCIE_1 slot; 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. (M2_20G and SATA Express connectors can only be used one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be less than the size of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed...
... processors in the LGA2011-3 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with the PCIE_1 slot. if you install them in the PCIE_1 slot; 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. (M2_20G and SATA Express connectors can only be used one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be less than the size of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed...
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... your operating system. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down...
... your operating system. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down...
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... Card" and install CrossFire/ SLI graphics cards on top of graphics cards.) - 19 - A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. l - - 3 Graphics Cards l - Make sure to use the GC-3SLI bridge connector. 1 Graphics Card 2 Graphics Cards 3 Graphics Cards PCIE_1 l l l PCIE_4 - - - - Current GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800, HD 4800, HD 5800 series...
... Card" and install CrossFire/ SLI graphics cards on top of graphics cards.) - 19 - A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. l - - 3 Graphics Cards l - Make sure to use the GC-3SLI bridge connector. 1 Graphics Card 2 Graphics Cards 3 Graphics Cards PCIE_1 l l l PCIE_4 - - - - Current GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800, HD 4800, HD 5800 series...
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... about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. C-2. D. Refer to the manual that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the OC_PEG connector to the OC Brace. (Note 1) The 4-Way SLI configuration is not supported when an i7-5820K CPU is enabled. Installing the OC Brace (Note 4) OC Brace allows extreme overclockers and system testers to safely install up to four graphics cards in an open case or test bed without risking PCIe slot...
... about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. C-2. D. Refer to the manual that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the OC_PEG connector to the OC Brace. (Note 1) The 4-Way SLI configuration is not supported when an i7-5820K CPU is enabled. Installing the OC Brace (Note 4) OC Brace allows extreme overclockers and system testers to safely install up to four graphics cards in an open case or test bed without risking PCIe slot...
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...used to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. USB 3.0/2.0 Port (White) The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to connect front speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Press the button to factory defaults when needed. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port...
...used to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. USB 3.0/2.0 Port (White) The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to connect front speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Press the button to factory defaults when needed. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port...
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...) 1 12 23 3 11 Quick Buttons This motherboard has four quick buttons: Power, Reset, Clear CMOS, and Clear Battery. SS __ UU __ __ 33 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs DualBIOS Switch and BIOS LEDs The DualBIOS switch (SB) allows enabling or disabling of the power supply before using the clear battery button. The Clear Battery button has the same function as removing the battery from the motherboard. 11 22 33 PW_SW RST_SW PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button CBAT_SW CMOS_SW CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button CBAT_SWjClear Battery Button 1 1 BB__ SS BB...
...) 1 12 23 3 11 Quick Buttons This motherboard has four quick buttons: Power, Reset, Clear CMOS, and Clear Battery. SS __ UU __ __ 33 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs DualBIOS Switch and BIOS LEDs The DualBIOS switch (SB) allows enabling or disabling of the power supply before using the clear battery button. The Clear Battery button has the same function as removing the battery from the motherboard. 11 22 33 PW_SW RST_SW PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button CBAT_SW CMOS_SW CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button CBAT_SWjClear Battery Button 1 1 BB__ SS BB...
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...;• These fan headers are 4-pin. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Definition 1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC F_USB30 •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from the power supply to the OC_PEG 1connector to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks...
...;• These fan headers are 4-pin. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Definition 1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC F_USB30 •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from the power supply to the OC_PEG 1connector to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks...
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... 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for more information. PGin.QNBoO.FMDefinition SATA3 1 GND 2 TXP 7 1 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND 5 RXN 32 1 54 0 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH SATA Configuration," for more information. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No. Only AHCI and IDE modes are supported. 9) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6GSb/s _Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device...
... 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for more information. PGin.QNBoO.FMDefinition SATA3 1 GND 2 TXP 7 1 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND 5 RXN 32 1 54 0 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH SATA Configuration," for more information. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No. Only AHCI and IDE modes are supported. 9) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6GSb/s _Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device...
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... - BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
... - BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
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... setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables...
... setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables...
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... removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to emit warning sound if the fan is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/CPU VCCIO/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/DRAM Channel C/D Voltage/DDRVPP Channel A/B Voltage/DDRVPP Channel C/D Voltage/+5V/PCH IO/PCH Core/ +12V Displays...
... removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to emit warning sound if the fan is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/CPU VCCIO/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/DRAM Channel C/D Voltage/DDRVPP Channel A/B Voltage/DDRVPP Channel C/D Voltage/+5V/PCH IO/PCH Core/ +12V Displays...
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...up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item, 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 prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS...
...up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item, 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 prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS...
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... during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Windows 8 Features is set to Windows 8. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Enabled or...
... during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Windows 8 Features is set to Windows 8. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Enabled or...
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... 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 Chipset DMI link. (Default: Enabled) && PCH Internal LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to OS, and also provides you with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is the recommended mode when BIOS does NOT have pre-boot support for non-G3 boot) in network card instead of USB 3.0 devices...
... 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 Chipset DMI link. (Default: Enabled) && PCH Internal LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to OS, and also provides you with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is the recommended mode when BIOS does NOT have pre-boot support for non-G3 boot) in network card instead of USB 3.0 devices...
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... BIOS fail during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will take over on the main BIOS. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. X99SOCFORCE.F1) to a specific USB port. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the USB flash drive connected...
... BIOS fail during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will take over on the main BIOS. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. X99SOCFORCE.F1) to a specific USB port. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the USB flash drive connected...
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... update process 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 select. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select the BIOS update file. The monitor will be Quick Update and/or Normal Update for you to save the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. Unique Features - 88 - B. Q-Flash Model Name : X99-SOC Force BIOS Version : F1q BIOS Date : 07/25/2014 Flash...
... update process 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 select. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select the BIOS update file. The monitor will be Quick Update and/or Normal Update for you to save the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. Unique Features - 88 - B. Q-Flash Model Name : X99-SOC Force BIOS Version : F1q BIOS Date : 07/25/2014 Flash...
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... Defaults." The problem is working properly. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to enter BIOS Setup. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 121 - Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive...
... Defaults." The problem is working properly. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to enter BIOS Setup. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 121 - Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive...