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...) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In •• To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. Configuring Speakers (The...
...) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In •• To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. Configuring Speakers (The...
Audio Setup Guide
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... Recording Volume slider. - 5 - It is recommended that you 'll not be used at a middle level. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack (pink) on the front panel. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Microphone screen.
... Recording Volume slider. - 5 - It is recommended that you 'll not be used at a middle level. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack (pink) on the front panel. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Microphone screen.
RAID Setup Guide
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... motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install the operating system. When the screen requesting you to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the IRST folder under the \Boot folder in Figure 1 appears, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings...
... motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install the operating system. When the screen requesting you to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the IRST folder under the \Boot folder in Figure 1 appears, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings...
Users Manual
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Table of Contents GA-Z270-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System...27 2-4 BIOS...28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...34 2-7 Power...35 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 40 Regulatory Statements 41 Contact Us...44 - 3...
Table of Contents GA-Z270-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System...27 2-4 BIOS...28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...34 2-7 Power...35 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 40 Regulatory Statements 41 Contact Us...44 - 3...
Users Manual
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... only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1 and PCIEX4_2) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies (PCIEX16 and PCIEX4_1) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 2 x SATA Express connectors - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10...
... only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1 and PCIEX4_2) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies (PCIEX16 and PCIEX4_1) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 2 x SATA Express connectors - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10...
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...USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel Chipset: - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 2 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan...
...USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel Chipset: - 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 2 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan...
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... flash Use 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 APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary depending on your processor model. * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. USB Blocker - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - BIOS Setup - Smart Keyboard - Ambient LED - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer - EasyTune - Supported functions of CPU, memory...
... flash Use 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 APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary depending on your processor model. * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. USB Blocker - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - BIOS Setup - Smart Keyboard - Ambient LED - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer - EasyTune - Supported functions of CPU, memory...
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... expansion card. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is compatible to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Use this port for USB devices...
... expansion card. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is compatible to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Use this port for USB devices...
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... Connection. You may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on when the hard drive is operating. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Definition For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. The LED is on the chassis...
... Connection. You may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on when the hard drive is operating. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Definition For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. The LED is on the chassis...
Users Manual
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... working normally. B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: BIOS status LED - 19 - 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. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset...
... working normally. B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: BIOS status LED - 19 - 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. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset...
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... the default settings (unless you do it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to switch between the two modes. 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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper...
... the default settings (unless you do it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to switch between the two modes. 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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper...
Users Manual
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... power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency, FCLK Frequency for Early Power On The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The adjustable range may vary by CPU. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode...
... power limit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency, FCLK Frequency for Early Power On The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The adjustable range may vary by CPU. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode...
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... the CPU turbo ratio if the CPU voltage/temperature is overheated. The C3 state is present only when you install a CPU that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note...
... the CPU turbo ratio if the CPU voltage/temperature is overheated. The C3 state is present only when you install a CPU that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note...
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... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the memory to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank...
... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the memory to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank...
Users Manual
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... 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 prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. This item is present only if at least one device for a specific device type...
... 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 prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. This item is present only if at least one device for a specific device type...
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... Part of the USB 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. - 29 - 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 which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables...
... Part of the USB 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. - 29 - 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 which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables...
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... to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the USB connectors. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && USB 3.0 DAC-UP 2 (Output Voltage of USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports on the Back Panel) Allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the PCIEX4_2 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card...
... to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the USB connectors. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && USB 3.0 DAC-UP 2 (Output Voltage of USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports on the Back Panel) Allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the PCIEX4_2 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card...
Users Manual
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...: 1. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with simplified steps. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see more information. To use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for more detailed information, press on the volume to check for information on the motherboard you to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen...
...: 1. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with simplified steps. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see more information. To use two hard drives with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. (Note 2) Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for more detailed information, press on the volume to check for information on the motherboard you to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen...
Users Manual
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... the Name item and press . Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to proceed. 4. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Steps: 1. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be set from 4 KB to Disabled. The stripe block size can be automatically assigned to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control toLegacy. Then, select a RAID level. Once you can see detailed...
... the Name item and press . Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to proceed. 4. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Steps: 1. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be set from 4 KB to Disabled. The stripe block size can be automatically assigned to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control toLegacy. Then, select a RAID level. Once you can see detailed...
Users Manual
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... provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the drivers that are as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and...
... provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the drivers that are as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and...