Audio Setup Guide
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...; 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. A. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in and out) to be Side speaker out through the audio driver. •• Audio signals will...
...; 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. A. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in and out) to be Side speaker out through the audio driver. •• Audio signals will...
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...installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area to record the sound. Do not mute the recording volume, or 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... Go to the Microphone screen. Then configure the jack for the microphone, you set the Microphone Boost level on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to access the HD Audio Manager. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording...
...installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area to record the sound. Do not mute the recording volume, or 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... Go to the Microphone screen. Then configure the jack for the microphone, you set the Microphone Boost level on the front panel and back panel cannot be able to access the HD Audio Manager. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording...
RAID Setup Guide
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..., select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you to install the operating system. The locations of the driver. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the drivers are ready to load the driver appears, select Browse. A. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to...
..., select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Installing Windows As some operating systems already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you to install the operating system. The locations of the driver. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the drivers are ready to load the driver appears, select Browse. A. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to...
Users Manual
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Table of Contents GA-Z270N-WIFI/GA-H270N-WIFI Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 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...33 2-7 Power...34 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 40 Regulatory Statements 41 ...
Table of Contents GA-Z270N-WIFI/GA-H270N-WIFI Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 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...33 2-7 Power...34 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 37 3-2 Drivers Installation 40 Regulatory Statements 41 ...
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... 4096x2160@24 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version. Support for up to 3 displays at x16 (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for GA-Z270N-WIFI. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Supportfor7thand6thGenerationIntel®Core™i7processors/Intel®Core™i5processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3...
... 4096x2160@24 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version. Support for up to 3 displays at x16 (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for GA-Z270N-WIFI. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Supportfor7thand6thGenerationIntel®Core™i7processors/Intel®Core™i5processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3...
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... USB header) - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector on the back of the motherboard 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x speaker header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
... USB header) - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector on the back of the motherboard 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x speaker header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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... Power Management - Fast Boot - Smart TimeLock - Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of apps. - 9 - BIOS Setup - EasyTune - System Information Viewer - GA-Z270N-WIFI GA-H270N-WIFI Please visit GIGABYTE's website for 6th Generation Intel® processors) * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website...
... Power Management - Fast Boot - Smart TimeLock - Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of apps. - 9 - BIOS Setup - EasyTune - System Information Viewer - GA-Z270N-WIFI GA-H270N-WIFI Please visit GIGABYTE's website for 6th Generation Intel® processors) * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website...
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... the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before inserting the CPU. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
... the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before inserting the CPU. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
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... set the default sound playback device to HDMI. •• To set up a triple-display configuration, you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. It also supports up to 1 Gbps data rate. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. Tighten the antenna cables to the antenna connectors and then move the antenna to the USB 2.0 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection...
... set the default sound playback device to HDMI. •• To set up a triple-display configuration, you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. It also supports up to 1 Gbps data rate. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your HDMI-supported monitor. Tighten the antenna cables to the antenna connectors and then move the antenna to the USB 2.0 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection...
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... (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it is turned off and all the components on the headers. - 14 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense...
... (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it is turned off and all the components on the headers. - 14 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense...
Users Manual
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... an optional USB bracket. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 1 Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 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...
... an optional USB bracket. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 1 Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 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...
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... you can 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 not flash the BIOS. In Easy Mode, you can use the key to accept or enter a sub-menu. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter...
... you can 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 not flash the BIOS. In Easy Mode, you can use the key to accept or enter a sub-menu. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter...
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...) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to set the power limit for GA-Z270N-WIFI. (Note) This item is present only when you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power...
...) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to set the power limit for GA-Z270N-WIFI. (Note) This item is present only when you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power...
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... install a CPU that support this feature. - 23 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C8 state is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses...
... install a CPU that support this feature. - 23 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C8 state is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses...
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...manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio(100/133 or 200/266) Enabled allows Qclk 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) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set the system memory multiplier. Please note that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Options...
...manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio(100/133 or 200/266) Enabled allows Qclk 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) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set the system memory multiplier. Please note that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Options...
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.... && 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 Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. This item is present only if at system startup. Press on this type is installed. && Fast Boot Enables...
.... && 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 Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. This item is present only if at system startup. Press on this type is installed. && Fast Boot Enables...
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... Part of the AC power. && 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 Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled...
... Part of the AC power. && 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 Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled...
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...Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller (LAN2) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the monitor display from malicious attacks. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for GA-Z270N-WIFI. - 31 - 2-5 Peripherals && CPU PCIE x16 Switchj Allows you to...
...Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller (LAN2) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the monitor display from malicious attacks. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for GA-Z270N-WIFI. - 31 - 2-5 Peripherals && CPU PCIE x16 Switchj Allows you to...
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...up a RAID set SATA Mode Selection to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the Type tab and then press . 2. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration. Finally, save the settings and restart your power supply to Peripherals. After completing, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Then connect the power connectors...
...up a RAID set SATA Mode Selection to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the Type tab and then press . 2. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration. Finally, save the settings and restart your power supply to Peripherals. After completing, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Then connect the power connectors...
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..., etc. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to cancel. 6. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to proceed. 4. Then, select a RAID level. When completed, you 'll be included in MAIN MENU and press . 3. C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set the stripe block size. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Then enter the...
..., etc. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to cancel. 6. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to proceed. 4. Then, select a RAID level. When completed, you 'll be included in MAIN MENU and press . 3. C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set the stripe block size. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Then enter the...