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... a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches 23 1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 25 1-10 Internal Connectors 26 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 M.I.T...43 2-4 System Information 56 2-5 BIOS Features 57 2-6 Peripherals...60 2-7 Chipset...63 2-8 Power Management 64 2-9 Save & Exit...66 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 67 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 67 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
... a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches 23 1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 25 1-10 Internal Connectors 26 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 39 2-1 Startup Screen 40 2-2 The Main Menu 41 2-3 M.I.T...43 2-4 System Information 56 2-5 BIOS Features 57 2-6 Peripherals...60 2-7 Chipset...63 2-8 Power Management 64 2-9 Save & Exit...66 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set 67 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 67 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
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... supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: Graphics - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version. ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor+MegaChips MCDP2800 chip: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.0 version. (Requires the latest Intel® graphics driver from the GIGABYTE website.) ŠŠ Maximum shared memory of 512 MB Audio ŠŠ Creative® Sound Core 3D chip...
... supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: Graphics - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version. ŠŠ Integrated Graphics Processor+MegaChips MCDP2800 chip: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.0 version. (Requires the latest Intel® graphics driver from the GIGABYTE website.) ŠŠ Maximum shared memory of 512 MB Audio ŠŠ Creative® Sound Core 3D chip...
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...panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x I/O shield audio LED power connector 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 3 x SATA Express connectors 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 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 ECO button 1 x OC button 2 x audio gain control switches 2 x BIOS switches...
...panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x I/O shield audio LED power connector 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 3 x SATA Express connectors 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 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 ECO button 1 x OC button 2 x audio gain control switches 2 x BIOS switches...
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... DS/SS - DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 Due 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. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1.
... DS/SS - DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 Due 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. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1.
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... chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 19 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expan- Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express...
... chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 19 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expan- Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express...
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... PCI Express x16 slots. (To set up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. Browse to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Refer to the AMD website.) -- Windows 10/8.1/7 operating system -- A power supply with sufficient power...
... PCI Express x16 slots. (To set up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. Browse to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Refer to the AMD website.) -- Windows 10/8.1/7 operating system -- A power supply with sufficient power...
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... 3 1 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 _ _ 1 Au1 dio Gain Control Switches 1 23 The switches allow for audio gain control for boot up or overclocking, helping to your headphone specification (actual effects may vary by the device being used). Hardware Installation B S_ B F _0 _F _0 F The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the _ _B dips are set in the same position and are set according to _ reduce BIOS failure during overclocking.
... 3 1 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 _ _ 1 Au1 dio Gain Control Switches 1 23 The switches allow for audio gain control for boot up or overclocking, helping to your headphone specification (actual effects may vary by the device being used). Hardware Installation B S_ B F _0 _F _0 F The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the _ _B dips are set in the same position and are set according to _ reduce BIOS failure during overclocking.
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... occur. •• After 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. Hardware Installation - 24 - The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for your hardware. Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button.
... occur. •• After 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. Hardware Installation - 24 - The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for your hardware. Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button.
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... Installation 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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 factory defaults. To clear the CMOS...
... Installation 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet 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 factory defaults. To clear the CMOS...
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... keep the configuration values in the CMOS. BIOS Setup When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result...
... keep the configuration values in the CMOS. BIOS Setup When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result...
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... CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. The adjustable range is exceeded, the CPU will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power...
... CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. The adjustable range is exceeded, the CPU will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power...
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...CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease average power consumption and heat production. 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...
...CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease average power consumption and heat production. 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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... changes on the XMP memory. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of memory. && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker, Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` IMC Timing Settings This sub-menu provides options for tuning memory compatibility...
... changes on the XMP memory. && Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of memory. && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker, Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` IMC Timing Settings This sub-menu provides options for tuning memory compatibility...
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... 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 to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS...
... 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 to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS...
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... the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default...
... the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. && SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default...
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... the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller (Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2400 LAN Chip, LAN2) 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. && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. Off Disables this function. Still Mode The LEDs stay constantly on. (Default) Beat Mode The brightness of the LED changes according to...
... the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && OnBoard LAN Controller (Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2400 LAN Chip, LAN2) 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. && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. Off Disables this function. Still Mode The LEDs stay constantly on. (Default) Beat Mode The brightness of the LED changes according to...
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... system will be powered on a specific day in a month. Wake up , power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the system. If the power button is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) - 65 - When the power supply is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. BIOS Setup && ErP Determines whether...
... system will be powered on a specific day in a month. Wake up , power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the system. If the power button is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) - 65 - When the power supply is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. BIOS Setup && ErP Determines whether...
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... main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in the Windows environment. @BIOS will be automatically launched and then recover BIOS data from DualBIOS™. What is Q-Flash™? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. Restart the system. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update...
... main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in the Windows environment. @BIOS will be automatically launched and then recover BIOS data from DualBIOS™. What is Q-Flash™? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. Restart the system. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update...
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... your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update 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. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Model Name : Z170-Gaming GT BIOS Version : F2c BIOS...
... your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update 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. Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Model Name : Z170-Gaming GT BIOS Version : F2c BIOS...
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... exit BIOS Setup. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Turn off the computer. A When the computer is turned on your question. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to submit your monitor. Or go to the Support\Technical Support...
... exit BIOS Setup. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Turn off the computer. A When the computer is turned on your question. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to submit your monitor. Or go to the Support\Technical Support...
