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...16 1-4-1 Dual 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 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons 22 1-9 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...53 2-5 BIOS Features 54 2-6 Peripherals...57 2-7 Chipset...60 2-8 Power Management 62 2-9 Save & Exit...64 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 65 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 65 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...
...16 1-4-1 Dual 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 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons 22 1-9 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...53 2-5 BIOS Features 54 2-6 Peripherals...57 2-7 Chipset...60 2-8 Power Management 62 2-9 Save & Exit...64 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 65 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 65 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...
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...® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z170 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to x8 mode. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the SATA 3 0/1 and PCI Express x1 connectors. When the PCIEX4 slot is installed, the actual memory size displayed will...
...® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z170 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to x8 mode. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the SATA 3 0/1 and PCI Express x1 connectors. When the PCIEX4 slot is installed, the actual memory size displayed will...
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... main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x U.2 connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan/pump header (CPU_OPT_PUMP) 2 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header (SYS_FAN2_PUMP) 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 RGB LED strip extension cable header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x power button 1 x reset...
... main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x U.2 connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan/pump header (CPU_OPT_PUMP) 2 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header (SYS_FAN2_PUMP) 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 RGB LED strip extension cable header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x power button 1 x reset...
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...2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. Color Temperature - Easy RAID - EasyTune - Hardware Installation - 12 - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. USB Blocker - Smart Backup - Ambient LED - BIOS Setup - AutoGreen - Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller 5 x audio jacks (Center...
...2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. Color Temperature - Easy RAID - EasyTune - Hardware Installation - 12 - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. USB Blocker - Smart Backup - Ambient LED - BIOS Setup - AutoGreen - Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller 5 x audio jacks (Center...
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... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
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... motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
... motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
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... connector may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. C-2. Hardware Installation A power supply with two or more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 19 - To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 slot. Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard...
... connector may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. C-2. Hardware Installation A power supply with two or more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 19 - To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 slot. Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard...
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... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to load the most performance from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is on /off your hardware. OC Button The OC button helps enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most optimized GIGABYTE overclock- 1-8 Onboard Buttons Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. Use this button to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup...
... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to load the most performance from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is on /off your hardware. OC Button The OC button helps enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most optimized GIGABYTE overclock- 1-8 Onboard Buttons Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. Use this button to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup...
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... end of the extension cable must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. Pin No. S 1 23 1 1 23 1 Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your RGB LED strip. The black wire (marked S with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m. 23 1 6) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Extension Cable Header) The header can be used to conneFc_Ut SaBs30tandard 5050...
... end of the extension cable must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. Pin No. S 1 23 1 1 23 1 Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your RGB LED strip. The black wire (marked S with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m. 23 1 6) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Extension Cable Header) The header can be used to conneFc_Ut SaBs30tandard 5050...
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... load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 1 B_ S_ U Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. Hardware Installation - 36 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 19) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a few seconds. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset...
... load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. 1 B_ S_ U Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card. Hardware Installation - 36 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 19) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a few seconds. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset...
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... loading operating system, etc. 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 you do it is turned on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies...
... loading operating system, etc. 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 you do it is turned on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies...
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.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. 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 an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of active cores. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. BIOS Setup...
.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. 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 an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of active cores. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. BIOS Setup...
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... the CPU voltage/temperature is too high. (Default: Enabled) && Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache.(Default: Enabled) && Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you install a CPU that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. BIOS Setup - 44...
... the CPU voltage/temperature is too high. (Default: Enabled) && Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache.(Default: Enabled) && Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you install a CPU that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. BIOS Setup - 44...
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... Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your memory specification. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is 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 setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory...
... Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your memory specification. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is 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 setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory...
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... connected. After configuring 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 required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option...
... connected. After configuring 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 required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option...
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.... && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Windows 8/10 Features 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...
.... && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Windows 8/10 Features 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...
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... slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller (LAN1) Enables or disables the onboard 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. && EZ RAID Allows you to change the color of the onboard audio LEDs. && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. Off Disables this function. Still Mode The LEDs stay constantly on configuring a RAID array. `` Ambient LED && LED...
... slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller (LAN1) Enables or disables the onboard 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. && EZ RAID Allows you to change the color of the onboard audio LEDs. && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. Off Disables this function. Still Mode The LEDs stay constantly on configuring a RAID array. `` Ambient LED && LED...
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... MAIN MENU and press . Option ROM - 14.5.0.2241 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. 1. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 9). Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Figure 9 Step 2: After you want to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Reset Disks to Legacy Only. Recovery Volume Options...
... MAIN MENU and press . Option ROM - 14.5.0.2241 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. 1. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 9). Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Figure 9 Step 2: After you want to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Reset Disks to Legacy Only. Recovery Volume Options...
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... the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Figure 1 - 79 - When the screen requesting you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. A. The locations of the drivers are ready to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the iRST folder under Boot in Figure 1 appears, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller...
... the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Figure 1 - 79 - When the screen requesting you install all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. A. The locations of the drivers are ready to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the iRST folder under Boot in Figure 1 appears, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller...
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No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Turn off the computer. Yes Press to see if the device works successfully). A When the computer is turned on your question. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. The problem is working properly. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail...
No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Turn off the computer. Yes Press to see if the device works successfully). A When the computer is turned on your question. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. The problem is working properly. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail...