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... © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV...
... © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV...
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...-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) HDMI-to change without notice. Box Contents 55 GA-Z97X-Gaming GT motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One 3-Way SLI bridge connector...
...-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) HDMI-to change without notice. Box Contents 55 GA-Z97X-Gaming GT motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One 3-Way SLI bridge connector...
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... for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching...
... for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching...
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..." when pushing down on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Inadequately removing the...
..." when pushing down on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Inadequately removing the...
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.... •• Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your card...
.... •• Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your card...
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... selected. C. Browse to Performance\ AMD CrossFireX™ Configuration and ensure the Enable AMD CrossFireX check box is recommended (Refer to the manual of your system have more graphics cards are dependent on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA®... SLI™ Configuration A. 1-6 Setting up a 2-Way configuration, we recommend that you want to the manual that came with your graphics cards. • Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the ...
... selected. C. Browse to Performance\ AMD CrossFireX™ Configuration and ensure the Enable AMD CrossFireX check box is recommended (Refer to the manual of your system have more graphics cards are dependent on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA®... SLI™ Configuration A. 1-6 Setting up a 2-Way configuration, we recommend that you want to the manual that came with your graphics cards. • Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the ...
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... and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. B_ B_...
... and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. B_ B_...
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Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 Hardware Installation - ...
Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 Hardware Installation - ...
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... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation
... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation
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...which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in 0.01 MHz increments. This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is set to Manual. && Spread Spectrum Control (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && Host Clock Value This value is highly...feature. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Performance Upgrade (Note) Provides you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is determined by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock ...
...which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in 0.01 MHz increments. This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is set to Manual. && Spread Spectrum Control (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && Host Clock Value This value is highly...feature. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Performance Upgrade (Note) Provides you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is determined by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock ...
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... performance enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the...) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the memory to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to the SPD data on the memory timings. The respective timing ...
... performance enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the...) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the memory to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to the SPD data on the memory timings. The respective timing ...
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.... && CPU/System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && CPU OPT Fan Speed Control (CPU_OPT Connector) Allows you to determine whether .... You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan ...
.... && CPU/System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && CPU OPT Fan Speed Control (CPU_OPT Connector) Allows you to determine whether .... You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan ...
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... You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan... - You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different...
... You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan... - You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different...
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..., Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. is 13:0:0. BIOS Setup - 52 - You can also select the default language used by the...
..., Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. is 13:0:0. BIOS Setup - 52 - You can also select the default language used by the...
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... RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Option ROM - 13.0.0.2075 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Select...Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you...
... RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Option ROM - 13.0.0.2075 Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. Select...Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you...
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... MAIN MENU and press . In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. Steps: Select Acceleration Options in MAIN MENU and press .
... MAIN MENU and press . In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. Steps: Select Acceleration Options in MAIN MENU and press .
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... rebuilding detected. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED3]. Selecting4. Select the port of restoring data to manually rebuild the array in the array. Drive Model 1 Hitachi HDS721050CLA Serial # JP1532FR3ABMPK Physical Disks : ID Drive Model [h i]-Previous/NextSerial # [ENTER]-SelectSize 0 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465...
... rebuilding detected. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED3]. Selecting4. Select the port of restoring data to manually rebuild the array in the array. Drive Model 1 Hitachi HDS721050CLA Serial # JP1532FR3ABMPK Physical Disks : ID Drive Model [h i]-Previous/NextSerial # [ENTER]-SelectSize 0 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465...
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... Drive(s) - 88 - When completed, the status will display the new hard drive. Step 2: The screen will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the operating system, open the Marvell® Storage...
... Drive(s) - 88 - When completed, the status will display the new hard drive. Step 2: The screen will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the operating system, open the Marvell® Storage...
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...complicated BIOS flashing process. With Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Because BIOS flashing...or hard drive. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. For the sake of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Unique Features Z97XGAMINGGT.F1) to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy...
...complicated BIOS flashing process. With Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Because BIOS flashing...or hard drive. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. For the sake of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Unique Features Z97XGAMINGGT.F1) to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy...
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... update process, or the BIOS may corrupt and the system may result in Face-Wizard and you save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. If the BIOS is being updated... via the Internet, ensure the Internet connection is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from Server, select the @BIOS ...
... update process, or the BIOS may corrupt and the system may result in Face-Wizard and you save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. If the BIOS is being updated... via the Internet, ensure the Internet connection is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from Server, select the @BIOS ...