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... (in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in and out) to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. all at the...
... (in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in and out) to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. all at the...
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... the front panel. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. Step 3: Go to the Microphone screen. Step 2: Connect your computer. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack (pink) on the right of the Recording Volume slider. - 5 - 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart...
... the front panel. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. Step 3: Go to the Microphone screen. Step 2: Connect your computer. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack (pink) on the right of the Recording Volume slider. - 5 - 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart...
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... updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Motherboard GA-Z270-Gaming K3 Motherboard GA-Z270-Gaming K3 Nov. 15, 2016 Nov. 15, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this product, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in the use...
... updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Motherboard GA-Z270-Gaming K3 Motherboard GA-Z270-Gaming K3 Nov. 15, 2016 Nov. 15, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this product, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in the use...
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Table of Contents GA-Z270-Gaming K3 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 - ...
Table of Contents GA-Z270-Gaming K3 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 - ...
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... 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) 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 * Refer to "1-7 Internal...
... 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) 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 * Refer to "1-7 Internal...
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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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AutoGreen - BIOS Setup - Fast Boot - USB Blocker - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Color Temperature - Platform Power Management - Ambient LED - Cloud Station - Game Boost - Smart Backup - System...
AutoGreen - BIOS Setup - Fast Boot - USB Blocker - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Color Temperature - Platform Power Management - Ambient LED - Cloud Station - Game Boost - Smart Backup - System...
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... actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is compatible to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is...
... actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is compatible to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is...
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... separated connectors on the chassis to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on each wire instead of a1 single plug. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for...
... separated connectors on the chassis to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on each wire instead of a1 single plug. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for...
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... 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 values, use a m_ etal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 19) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs...
... 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 values, use a m_ etal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 19) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs...
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... accept or enter a sub-menu. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to select the item you want. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic...
... accept or enter a sub-menu. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to select the item you want. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic...
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... Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of AVX ratio. && Uncore Ratio Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
... Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of AVX ratio. && Uncore Ratio Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption. (Default: Disabled) && RSR Allows you to determine whether to automatically lower the CPU turbo ratio if the CPU voltage/temperature is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note 1) Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows...
... whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption. (Default: Disabled) && RSR Allows you to determine whether to automatically lower the CPU turbo ratio if the CPU voltage/temperature is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note 1) Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows...
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... and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 24 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto...
... and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 24 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto...
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... - Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to shorten the OS boot process. To boot from the available devices. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support Boot from LAN...
... - Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to shorten the OS boot process. To boot from the available devices. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that support Boot from LAN...
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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. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot 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 EFI option ROM. (Default...
.... && 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. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot 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 EFI option ROM. (Default...
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... display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the back panel (the ones below the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port) to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default) Disable USB bus power Disables the power of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && EZ RAID Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the USB connectors. 2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card...
... display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the back panel (the ones below the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port) to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s). Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default) Disable USB bus power Disables the power of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && EZ RAID Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the USB connectors. 2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card...
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... the type of hard drives you use two hard drives with simplified steps. Click Proceed to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Finally, save the settings and restart your motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to quickly configure a RAID array with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels Minimum Number of Hard Drives RAID 0 ≥...
... the type of hard drives you use two hard drives with simplified steps. Click Proceed to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Finally, save the settings and restart your motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to quickly configure a RAID array with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels Minimum Number of Hard Drives RAID 0 ≥...
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... press . In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set from 4 KB to Disabled. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on the number of the hard drives being installed). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on Create RAID Volume to Create Volume. 6. Press the key on the number of Windows operating system for information on the volume to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. Skip this...
... press . In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set from 4 KB to Disabled. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on the number of the hard drives being installed). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on Create RAID Volume to Create Volume. 6. Press the key on the number of Windows operating system for information on the volume to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. 2. Skip this...
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... USB thumb drive. 2. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 40 - When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to ensure system performance and compatibility. The locations of the driver. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 10 as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows...
... USB thumb drive. 2. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 40 - When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to ensure system performance and compatibility. The locations of the driver. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver and continue the OS installation. 3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 10 as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows...