Audio Setup Guide
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.... The picture to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (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. For example, users can listen to...
.... The picture to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (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. For example, users can listen to...
Audio Setup Guide
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... not be used at a middle level. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After 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 the Microphone screen. On the Windows desktop, click...
... not be used at a middle level. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After 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 the Microphone screen. On the Windows desktop, click...
Users Manual
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...-Z270X-DESIGNARE Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 11 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-8 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 M.I.T...24 2-3 System...30 2-4 BIOS...31 2-5 Peripherals...34 2-6 Chipset...37 2-7 Power...38 2-8 Save & Exit...40 Chapter 3 Appendix...41 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 41 3-2 Enabling...
...-Z270X-DESIGNARE Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 11 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-8 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 M.I.T...24 2-3 System...30 2-4 BIOS...31 2-5 Peripherals...34 2-6 Chipset...37 2-7 Power...38 2-8 Save & Exit...40 Chapter 3 Appendix...41 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 41 3-2 Enabling...
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... * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version. Maximum shared memory of the PCI Express slots conform to install it in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z270 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to...
... * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version. Maximum shared memory of the PCI Express slots conform to install it in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z270 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to...
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...; Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. Easy RAID - Game Boost - BIOS Setup - RGB Fusion - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer - USB Blocker - Color Temperature - Fast Boot - USB DAC-UP 2 - Cloud Station - EasyTune - AutoGreen - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for...
...; Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. Easy RAID - Game Boost - BIOS Setup - RGB Fusion - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer - USB Blocker - Color Temperature - Fast Boot - USB DAC-UP 2 - Cloud Station - EasyTune - AutoGreen - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for...
Users Manual
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...AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on your graphics cards for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- C. C-2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. For the latest GPU support information, please refer to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The four memory sockets...
...AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on your graphics cards for more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- C. C-2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. For the latest GPU support information, please refer to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The four memory sockets...
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... default. •• Audio signals will be heard if no problem is on each wire instead of a single plug. 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. SPEAK+ PW+ PLED+ NC NC PW- PWR_LED+ CI+ RES+ HD- You may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch): Connects to the pin...
... default. •• Audio signals will be heard if no problem is on each wire instead of a single plug. 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. SPEAK+ PW+ PLED+ NC NC PW- PWR_LED+ CI+ RES+ HD- You may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch): Connects to the pin...
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... USB ports via an optional USB bracket. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. S3 B SS S U __ 3 Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values S _ •• 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. Definition Pin...
... USB ports via an optional USB bracket. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. S3 B SS S U __ 3 Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values S _ •• 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. Definition Pin...
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... operating system yet. B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT DRAM: Memory status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED - 22 - If tBh_e CPU/VGA/DRAM LEDF_iUsSoB3n, that means you are working normally; Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off . if the BOOT LED is on . You...
... operating system yet. B_ USB 0_ B CPU: CPU status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED CPU DRAM VGA BOOT DRAM: Memory status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED - 22 - If tBh_e CPU/VGA/DRAM LEDF_iUsSoB3n, that means you are working normally; Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off . if the BOOT LED is on . You...
Users Manual
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... enter a sub-menu. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. 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 the key to switch between the two modes. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
... enter a sub-menu. The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. 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 the key to switch between the two modes. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
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... number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this feature allows the processor to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes...
... number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this feature allows the processor to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes...
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...on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. 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 Profile 2 settings. (Note...
...on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. 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 Profile 2 settings. (Note...
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... setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 27 - Please note that support this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Options...
... setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 27 - Please note that support this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Options...
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...-bit installation disk and is 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 to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 31 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices...
...-bit installation disk and is 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 to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) - 31 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices...
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... POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && Windows 8/10 Features Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set...
... POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && Windows 8/10 Features Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set...
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... protects the software against attacks 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) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. && EZ RAID Allows you to quickly set the LED lighting mode for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && LED_C Connect Enables or disables the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip connected to the LED_C header on the motherboard. (Default: Enabled) && RGB...
... protects the software against attacks 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) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. && EZ RAID Allows you to quickly set the LED lighting mode for instructions on configuring a RAID array. && LED_C Connect Enables or disables the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip connected to the LED_C header on the motherboard. (Default: Enabled) && RGB...
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... enabled. && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information 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 the USB connectors. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 0) && Media detect count Allows you to set...
... enabled. && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information 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 the USB connectors. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 0) && Media detect count Allows you to set...
Users Manual
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...; At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs. (Note 1) (To ensure optimal performance, it is enabled. To create RAID, set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in this section may differ from your motherboard. C-1. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available...
...; At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs. (Note 1) (To ensure optimal performance, it is enabled. To create RAID, set either with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. To configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in this section may differ from your motherboard. C-1. Select the type of the hard drives being installed). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available...
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... MAIN MENU screen will be set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to BIOS and set the stripe block size. Once you have selected the stripe block size, set from 4 KB to the array. Under RAID Volumes you 'll be included in the RAID array. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Then, select a RAID...
... MAIN MENU screen will be set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to BIOS and set the stripe block size. Once you have selected the stripe block size, set from 4 KB to the array. Under RAID Volumes you 'll be included in the RAID array. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). C-2. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Then, select a RAID...
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... configuring a RAID array. - 43 - Step 2: Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to your USB thumb drive. 2. When a screen as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 4. If the operating system to install the operating system. When the screen requesting you are as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to UEFI. The locations...
... configuring a RAID array. - 43 - Step 2: Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to your USB thumb drive. 2. When a screen as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x86 Windows 64-bit: \iRST\f6flpy-x64 4. If the operating system to install the operating system. When the screen requesting you are as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to UEFI. The locations...