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.... B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C. Install SATA hard drive(s) in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD or an U.2 SSD ...not want to set up a RAID set , follow the steps below: A. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z270/H270 Series) RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No...
.... B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C. Install SATA hard drive(s) in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the SATA controller. (Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD or an U.2 SSD ...not want to set up a RAID set , follow the steps below: A. Then connect the power connectors from your computer. Configuring a RAID Set (Intel® Z270/H270 Series) RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No...
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...ROM, refer to "C-3" for your computer and press to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the ...EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in "C-1." Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - The BIOS Setup menus described in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Configuring SATA controller mode in this section may differ from...
...ROM, refer to "C-3" for your computer and press to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the ...EZ RAID feature, follow the steps in "C-1." Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - The BIOS Setup menus described in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Configuring SATA controller mode in this section may differ from...
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Press on the number of hard drives you to begin (Figure 3). Figure 3 - 4 - C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press . (Figure 2) Step 2: Figure 2 Go to ... 5 (the selections available depend on the EZ RAID item. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to Peripherals.
Press on the number of hard drives you to begin (Figure 3). Figure 3 - 4 - C-1. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with the EZ RAID feature, allowing you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press . (Figure 2) Step 2: Figure 2 Go to ... 5 (the selections available depend on the EZ RAID item. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). Step 1: After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to Peripherals.
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C-2. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Figure 7 - 6 - Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 and CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6).
C-2. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu (Figure 7). UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Figure 6 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Figure 7 - 6 - Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8/10 Features to Windows 8/10 and CSM Support to Disabled (Figure 6).
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Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility... Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to create a ...
Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility... Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to create a ...
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... Status Normal Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk(0) Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Recovery Volume Options 5. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128...
... Status Normal Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk(0) Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Recovery Volume Options 5. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128...
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... that you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver...
... that you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. 1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver...
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... In order to their respective owners. Motherboard GA-Z270-Gaming K3 Motherboard GA-Z270-Gaming K3 Nov. 15, 2016 Nov. 15, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be ...132; 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. Changes to the specifications ...
... In order to their respective owners. Motherboard GA-Z270-Gaming K3 Motherboard GA-Z270-Gaming K3 Nov. 15, 2016 Nov. 15, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in the use of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be ...132; 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. Changes to the specifications ...
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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...
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...
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... the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Fast Boot - Smart TimeLock - ON/OFF Charge - Cloud Station - Game Boost - V-Tuner Support for 3TB+ ... Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. AutoGreen - Easy RAID - System Information Viewer - BIOS Unique Features ...
... the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Fast Boot - Smart TimeLock - ON/OFF Charge - Cloud Station - Game Boost - V-Tuner Support for 3TB+ ... Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. AutoGreen - Easy RAID - System Information Viewer - BIOS Unique Features ...
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... beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ... of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. It may occur. •• Set ...
... beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ... of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. It may occur. •• Set ...
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... RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for a water cSooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," Pin No. Pin No. Most fan S headers possess a foolproof 1 23 insertion design. The header also provides for more information. 3 _ ...ndard and aSre c_oSmpatible wi_th SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for more information speed control for instructions on configuring a RAID array. SATA3 5 4 10...
... RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for a water cSooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," Pin No. Pin No. Most fan S headers possess a foolproof 1 23 insertion design. The header also provides for more information. 3 _ ...ndard and aSre c_oSmpatible wi_th SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for more information speed control for instructions on configuring a RAID array. SATA3 5 4 10...
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..., Gray): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on both of a1 single plug. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power status indicator PLED+ PLED- Make sure the wire assignments of the...
..., Gray): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on both of a1 single plug. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power status indicator PLED+ PLED- Make sure the wire assignments of the...
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...). 19) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show the current state of the CPU, memory, graphics card, and BIOS. 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. If a particular LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working...
...). 19) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show the current state of the CPU, memory, graphics card, and BIOS. 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. If a particular LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working...
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...keep the configuration values in the CMOS. 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 not stable as follows and you can use your ... the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your mouse to select the item you need to) to prevent system instability...
...keep the configuration values in the CMOS. 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 not stable as follows and you can use your ... the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your mouse to select the item you need to) to prevent system instability...
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...the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the power limit according to set the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default:... Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to ramp up its operating frequency more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please...
...the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the power limit according to set the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default:... Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to ramp up its operating frequency more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please...
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...frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you install a CPU that support this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage Optimization Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption.... Step Technology (EIST). Depending on XMP memory module(s) to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. 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...
...frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you install a CPU that support this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage Optimization Allows you to determine whether to enable voltage optimization to reduce power consumption.... Step Technology (EIST). Depending on XMP memory module(s) to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. 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...
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... the system memory multiplier. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 24 - Please note that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. `` ...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: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. && System Memory Multiplier Allows ...
... the system memory multiplier. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory being used; Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 24 - Please note that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. `` ...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: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. && System Memory Multiplier Allows ...
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... the CPU Vcore voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control ... Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to set in BIOS under heavy load. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set the operation mode of the chassis...
... the CPU Vcore voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control ... Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to set in BIOS under heavy load. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set the operation mode of the chassis...
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... for temperature. Check the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 26 - When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: ...at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-...
... for temperature. Check the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 26 - When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: ...at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-...