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... in the use of this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features in...
... in the use of this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features in...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-X99-Ultra Gaming 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 ...up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...41 2-4 System...52 2-5 BIOS...53 2-6 Peripherals...56 2-7 Chipset...58 2-8 Power...61 2-9 Save & Exit...63 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-X99-Ultra Gaming 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 ...up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...41 2-4 System...52 2-5 BIOS...53 2-6 Peripherals...56 2-7 Chipset...58 2-8 Power...61 2-9 Save & Exit...63 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set ...
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... 88 5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus 89 5-2 APP Center...90 5-2-1 3D OSD...91 5-2-2 Ambient LED...92 5-2-3 AutoGreen...93 5-2-4 BIOS Setup...94 5-2-5 Color Temperature 95 5-2-6 Cloud Station...96 5-2-7 EasyTune...101 5-2-8 Easy RAID...102 5-2-9 Fast Boot...105 5-2-10 Platform Power Management 106 5-2-11 Smart TimeLock...107 5-2-...
... 88 5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus 89 5-2 APP Center...90 5-2-1 3D OSD...91 5-2-2 Ambient LED...92 5-2-3 AutoGreen...93 5-2-4 BIOS Setup...94 5-2-5 Color Temperature 95 5-2-6 Cloud Station...96 5-2-7 EasyTune...101 5-2-8 Easy RAID...102 5-2-9 Fast Boot...105 5-2-10 Platform Power Management 106 5-2-11 Smart TimeLock...107 5-2-...
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... CPU, memory modules, SSDs, M.2, and U.2 devices. Easy RAID - ON/OFF Charge - USB Blocker - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ Support for Q-Flash Plus * The USB flash drive used must be a USB 2.0 flash drive....Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Ambient LED - BIOS Setup - Color Temperature - Cloud Station - EasyTune - Please visit the Support\Utility ...
... CPU, memory modules, SSDs, M.2, and U.2 devices. Easy RAID - ON/OFF Charge - USB Blocker - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ Support for Q-Flash Plus * The USB flash drive used must be a USB 2.0 flash drive....Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Ambient LED - BIOS Setup - Color Temperature - Cloud Station - EasyTune - Please visit the Support\Utility ...
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After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of each channel has two memory sockets as DDR4_1_1A, DDR4_3_1B, DDR4_5_1C, and DDR4_7_1D. l - - - - 4 Modules l - - l l l l - - l - - - - Hardware Installation - 16 - l...before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for memory installation according to the number of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one . If you ...
After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of each channel has two memory sockets as DDR4_1_1A, DDR4_3_1B, DDR4_5_1C, and DDR4_7_1D. l - - - - 4 Modules l - - l l l l - - l - - - - Hardware Installation - 16 - l...before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for memory installation according to the number of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one . If you ...
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... the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expan- PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required... BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports ...
... the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expan- PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to make any required... BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports ...
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6) CPU_OPT_PUMP/SYS_FAN3_PUMP (Fan/Pump Headers) The fan/pump headers are 4-pin. G.Q sipation, it in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." incorrect connection may lead to Pin 1 (12V) of a fan with fan speed control design. Unplug the power cord .... The black wire (marked with the connection orientation of the LED strip. The headers also provide speed control for water cooling pumps, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for more information. 1 CPU_OPT_PUMP 1 SYS_FAN3_PUMP Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Speed Control Sense Speed Control 7) LED_C (RGB LED StrDipEBEUGxtension Cable...
6) CPU_OPT_PUMP/SYS_FAN3_PUMP (Fan/Pump Headers) The fan/pump headers are 4-pin. G.Q sipation, it in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." incorrect connection may lead to Pin 1 (12V) of a fan with fan speed control design. Unplug the power cord .... The black wire (marked with the connection orientation of the LED strip. The headers also provide speed control for water cooling pumps, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for more information. 1 CPU_OPT_PUMP 1 SYS_FAN3_PUMP Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Speed Control Sense Speed Control 7) LED_C (RGB LED StrDipEBEUGxtension Cable...
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... 8) SATA_EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector) The SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Hardware Installation Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH SATA Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM SATA3 3 2 1 540 7 1 7 1 S_ Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND...
... 8) SATA_EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector) The SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Hardware Installation Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH SATA Configuration," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM SATA3 3 2 1 540 7 1 7 1 S_ Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND...
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...-6800K CPU is installed, the U.2 connector becomes unavailable. U B_ Hardware Installation - 28 - S_ SF _ 10) sSATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH sSATA Configuration," for more information. 11) U2_32G (U.2 Connector) The U.2 connector supports a single U.2 device.
...-6800K CPU is installed, the U.2 connector becomes unavailable. U B_ Hardware Installation - 28 - S_ SF _ 10) sSATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH sSATA Configuration," for more information. 11) U2_32G (U.2 Connector) The U.2 connector supports a single U.2 device.
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... on the chassis front panel. PW+ PWSPEAK+ NC NC SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are...
... on the chassis front panel. PW+ PWSPEAK+ NC NC SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are...
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You may be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn... the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Danger of the battery (the positive side should face up). ...
You may be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn... the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Danger of the battery (the positive side should face up). ...
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... during the POST when the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up... BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that allows the user to modify basic...
... during the POST when the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up... BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that allows the user to modify basic...
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...arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will appear when the computer boots. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows... device without having to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on...
...arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will appear when the computer boots. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows... device without having to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on...
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...make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and ...it to your keyboard to move among the items and press to select an configuration item on your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 39 - Classic Setup Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the...
...make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and ...it to your keyboard to move among the items and press to select an configuration item on your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 39 - Classic Setup Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the...
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BIOS Setup - 40 - In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through configuration items or press to switch to make adjustments for optimum performance. Easy Mode Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to the Classic Setup screen. B.
BIOS Setup - 40 - In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through configuration items or press to switch to make adjustments for optimum performance. Easy Mode Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to the Classic Setup screen. B.
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BIOS Setup Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set the CPU ...
BIOS Setup Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set the CPU ...
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... frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in 0.01 MHz increments. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 42 - && Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you to manually set the CPU frequency.
... frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in 0.01 MHz increments. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 42 - && Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you to manually set the CPU frequency.
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... && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you manually direct the most critical workloads to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto... to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to set the CPU Uncore ratio. BIOS Setup && K OC (Note) Allows for increased performance by CPU). Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto...
... && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you manually direct the most critical workloads to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto... to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to set the CPU Uncore ratio. BIOS Setup && K OC (Note) Allows for increased performance by CPU). Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto...
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... Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System ... C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that is automatically adjusted according to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a ...
... Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System ... C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that is automatically adjusted according to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a ...
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Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to be configurable. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default) Enable ... displayed according to the SPD data 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 -
Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to be configurable. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default) Enable ... displayed according to the SPD data 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 -