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GA-Z270X-DESIGNARE
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27XDES-1001R
Copyright
© 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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Disclaimer
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Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
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by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means
the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard
BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:
Motherboard
GA-Z270X-DESIGNARE
Feb. 24, 2017
Feb. 24, 2017
Motherboard
GA-Z270X-DESIGNARE
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Table of Contents
GA-Z270X-DESIGNARE Motherboard Layout ................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5
1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 5
1-2 ProductSpecications ...................................................................................... 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™Conguration .............................. 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 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 41
3-2 Enabling Intel® Optane™ Technology .............................................................. 43
3-3 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................... 44
Regulatory Statements .............................................................................................. 45
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 48
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GA-Z270X-DESIGNARE Motherboard Layout
* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
Box Contents
5GA-Z270X-DESIGNARE motherboard 5Four SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual 5One G Connector
5Quick Installation Guide
KB_MS_USB30
DVI
HDMI
R_USB30
TYPEC
USB31
USB_LAN
LGA1151
ATX
AUDIO
DDR4_4
DDR4_2
DDR4_3
DDR4_1
ATX_12V_2X4
Intel® Z270
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS U2_32G
B_BIOS
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX8
PCIEX4
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_3
F_USB30
F_USB31C SYS_FAN2
M2A_32G
CODEC
GA-Z270X-DESIGNARE
F_PANELF_USB1F_USB2TPMLED_CSPDIF_O
F_AUDIO
SYS_FAN3_
PUMP
SYS_FAN1 CPU_FAN
CPU_OPT
iTE®
Super I/O
426080110
SATA3
SATA3
5 4
1 0
3 2
SATA EXPRESS
BAT
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2
Controller
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2
Controller
Intel® GbE
LAN
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's
manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure
the power supply has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.
•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for 7th and 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/
Intel® Core™ i5 processors/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 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel® Z270 Express Chipset
Memory 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of
the physical memory installed.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR4 2400/2133 MHz memory modules
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in
non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
* 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 1 GB
Audio Realtek® ALC1220 codec
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is
populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots. When
the PCIEX1_2 or PCIEX1_3 slot is populated, the PCIEX4 slot will operates at up to
x1 mode.
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Multi-Graphics
Technology
Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technologies
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ and 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™
technologies
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Storage Interface Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and
PCIe x4/x2 SSD support)
- 1 x U.2 connector
- 2 x SATA Express connectors
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
* Refer to "1-8 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA
connectors.
USB Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller:
- 1 x 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
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port available through the internal USB header
Chipset:
- 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB header)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
1 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable header
2 x SATA Express connectors
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
1 x U.2 connector
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 header
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
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Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In,
Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
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.
BIOS 2x64Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- 3D OSD
- @BIOS
- AutoGreen
- BIOS Setup
- Color Temperature
- Cloud Station
- EasyTune
- Easy RAID
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFF Charge
- Platform Power Management
- RGB Fusion
- Smart Backup
- Smart Keyboard
- Smart TimeLock
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
- USB DAC-UP 2
- V-Tuner
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Unique Features Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
cFosSpeed
Operating
System
Support for Windows 10 64-bit (for 7th Generation Intel® processors)
Support for Windows 10 64-bit/Windows 8.1 64-bit/Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit (for
6th Generation Intel® processors)
* Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website
and install it before installing Windows 7.
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout
prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website
for support lists of CPU, memory
modules, SSDs, M.2, and U.2 devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List
page on GIGABYTE's website to
download the latest version of apps.
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DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
1-3 InstallingtheCPU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•Make sure that 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 installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
•SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
InstallingtheCPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
DonotremovetheCPUsocketcoverbeforeinsertingtheCPU.Itmaypopofffromtheload
plateautomaticallyduringtheprocessofre-engagingtheleverafteryouinserttheCPU.
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
1-4 InstallingtheMemory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same
capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
memory to prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
LGA1151 CPU
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Notch
Notch
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The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4
Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable
DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1
2 Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
1-5 InstallinganExpansionCard
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
B.ConnectingtheGraphicsCards
Step 1:
Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCI
Expressx16slots.(Tosetupa2-Wayconguration, we recommend installing the graphics cards on the
PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots.)
Step 2:
Insert the CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the cards.
Step 3:
Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.
1-6 SettingupAMDCrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™Conguration
A.SystemRequirements
-Windows 10/8.1/7 operating system
-A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver
-CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver
(Current GPUs that support 3-Way CrossFire technology include the AMD Radeon™ HD 6800, HD 6900, HD
7800, HD 7900, R9 200, R7 200, R9 300, R7 300, RX 400 series and above. For the latest GPU support
information, please refer to the AMD website.) (Note 1)
-CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors
-Apowersupplywithsufcientpowerisrecommended(Refertothemanualofyourgraphicscardsforthe
power requirement)
C.ConguringtheGraphicsCardDriver
C-1.ToEnableCrossFireFunction
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen.
Browse to Gaming\GlobalSettings and ensure AMDCrossFireX is set to On.
C-2.ToEnableSLIFunction
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the
CongureSLI,Surround,Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled.
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Note 1) When using dual core graphics cards, only 2-way is supported.
(Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.
Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver version.
Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology.
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1-7 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB3.1Gen1Port
TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.YoucanconnectaUSBDACtothisportorusethisportforUSBdevices.
DVI-D Port (Note)
TheDVI-DportconformstotheDVI-Dspecicationandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
DVI-D connection to this port.
USB3.1Gen2Type-APort(Red)
TheUSB3.1Gen2Type-AportsupportstheUSB3.1Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB
3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
USB Type-C™ Port
ThereversibleUSBportsupportstheUSB3.1Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB3.1Gen1
andUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
USB3.1Gen1Port
TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM
audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported
resolution is 4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor
being used.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
(The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
USB2.0/1.1Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:
Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
On No data transmission or receiving is occurring
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Center/SubwooferSpeakerOut(Orange)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakersina5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Rear Speaker Out (Black)
Thisjackcanbeusedtoconnectrearspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
OpticalS/PDIFOutConnector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.
Line In (Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out (Green)
The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended
that you connect your headphone/speaker to this jack (actual effects may vary by the device being used).
Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers
ina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Mic In (Pink)
The Mic in jack.
If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side
Speaker out through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.
•Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefromyour
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
•When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
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1-8 Internal Connectors
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:
•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
1) ATX_12V_2X4
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2
5) SYS_FAN3_PUMP
6) CPU_OPT
7) LED_C
8) SATA EXPRESS
9) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
10) U2_32G
11) M2A_32G
12) F_ PANEL
13) F_ AUDIO
14) SPDIF_O
15) F_USB31C
16) F_USB30
17) F_USB1/F_USB2
18) TPM
19) CLR_CMOS
20) BAT
21) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT
4
5 12 19 21
15
2
9
8
16
1813 14
1
4
7
10
9
20
11
17
36
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3/4)CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2(FanHeaders)
All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.
When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is
the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For
optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from
overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
•Thesefanheadersarenotcongurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.
CPU_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components
onthemotherboard.Beforeconnectingthepowerconnector,rstmakesurethepowersupplyisturned
off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the
power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the
required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
ATX_12V_2X4:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
2GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
3 GND 7 +12V
4 GND 8 +12V
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V_2X4
41
85
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5) SYS_FAN3_PUMP(SystemFan/WaterCoolingPumpHeader)
The fan/pump header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a
foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the
black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed
control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the
chassis. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,"
"M.I.T.," for more information
6) CPU_OPT(WaterCoolingCPUFanHeader)
The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof
insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black
connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control
design.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
7) LED_C(RGB(RGBW)LEDStripExtensionCableHeader)
The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB (RGBW) LED strip (12V/G/R/B/W), with maximum
power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.
Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3 R
4 B
5 W
Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
For how to turn on/off the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip, refer to the instructions on in
Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup."
Connect one end of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable to the header
and the other end to your RGB (RGBW) LED strip. The black wire (marked
with a triangle on the plug) of the extension cable must be connected to Pin
1 (12V) of this header. The 12V pin (marked with an arrow) on the other end
of the extension cable must be lined up with the 12V of the LED strip. Be
careful with the connection orientation of the LED strip; incorrect connection
may lead to the damage of the LED strip.
12V
1
Black wire
12V of the
LED strip
F_USB30 F_U
B_
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1
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
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9) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA
1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0,
RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguring
a RAID array.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA
AndRSTConguration,"formoreinformation.
1
1
SATA3SATA3 5 4
1 0
2
3
F_USB30 F_U
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8) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connectors)
Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.
F_USB30 F_U
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10) U2_32G(U.2Connector)
The U.2 connector supports a single U.2 device. Please note that a U.2 SSD cannot be used to create
a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. To create a RAID array with a U.2 SSD,
youmustsetupthecongurationinUEFIBIOSmode.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"for
instructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
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B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
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B
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123
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1
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1 2 3 4 5
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11) M2A_32G(M.2Socket3Connector)
TheM.2connectorsupportsM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportRAIDcongurationthrough
the Intel® Chipset. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with
an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. To create a RAID array with an M.2 PCIe SSD, you must set up
thecongurationinUEFIBIOSmode.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionson
conguringaRAIDarray.
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
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B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
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B
_U
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B
S
123
123
123
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1
1
1
1
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S
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SSU
1 2 3 4 5
S3 BSSS
U
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S _
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SF
B_
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80110 60 42
InstallationNoticesfortheM.2andSATAConnectors:
Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may be
affected by the type of device installed in the M2A_32G connector. The M2A_32G connector shares bandwidth
with the SATA3 0 connector. Refer to the following table for details.
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M.2 SATA SSD ra a a a a
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD
a a a a a a
M.2 PCIe x2 SSD
a a a a a a
No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a
a: Available, r: Not available
Connector
Type of
M.2 SSD
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole for
theM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthenscrewthenutrst.
Step 2:
Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
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12) F_PANEL(FrontPanelHeader)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator
on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins
before connecting the cables.
13) F_AUDIO(FrontPanelAudioHeader)
ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC'97audio.Youmayconnect
your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module
connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module
connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset
switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel
module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
•PW (Power Switch):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may
congurethewaytoturnoffyoursystemusingthepowerswitch(refer
to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information).
•SPEAK (Speaker):
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports
system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep
will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.
•PLED/PWR_LED(Power LED):
Connects to the power status indicator
on the chassis front panel. The LED is on
when the system is operating. The LED is
off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state
or powered off (S5).
•HD (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is
reading or writing data.
•RES (Reset Switch):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the
computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
•CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):
Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been
removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
•NC: No Connection.
NC
NC
Power LED
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CI-
CI+
PWR_LED-
PWR_LED+
PLED-
PW-
SPEAK+
SPEAK-
PLED+
PW+
Power LED
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
Hard Drive
Activity LED
Reset
Switch Chassis Intrusion
Header
Power Switch Speaker
PWR_LED-
•The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default.
•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
•Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead
of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different
wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
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BS_
B
SB_
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_S
S_
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10 2
For HD Front Panel Audio:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L 6 Sense
2 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD
3 MIC2_R 8 No Pin
4 NC 9 LINE2_L
5 LINE2_R 10 Sense
For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 MIC 6 NC
2 GND 7 NC
3 MIC Power 8 No Pin
4 NC 9 Line Out (L)
5Line Out (R) 10 NC
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14) SPDIF_O(S/PDIFOutHeader)
This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion
cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and
sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for
digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display
to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information
about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.
Pin No. Denition
1 SPDIFO
2 GND
1
15) F_USB31C(USB3.1Gen2Header)
TheheaderconformstoUSB3.1Gen2specicationandcanprovideoneUSBport.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 11 D2+
2 SSRX1- 12 D2-
3 SSRX1+ 13 GND
4 GND 14 SSTX2+
5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
6 SSTX1+ 16 GND
7 GND 17 SSRX2+
8 D1- 18 SSRX2-
9 D1+ 19 VBUS
10 NC 20 No Pin
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 11 VBUS
2 TX1+ 12 TX2+
3 TX1- 13 TX2-
4 GND 14 GND
5 RX1+ 15 RX2+
6 RX1- 16 RX2-
7 VBUS 17 GND
8 CC1 18 D-
9 SBU1 19 D+
10 SBU2 20 CC2
16) F_USB30(USB3.1Gen1Header)
TheheaderconformstoUSB3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.For
purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local
dealer.
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
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B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
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B
_U
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S _
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SF
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B_ F_USB3
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10
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20
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1
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11
11
Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
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2
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F_USB30 F_U
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BS_
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18) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)
You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 LCLK 11 LAD0
2 GND 12 GND
3 LFRAME 13 NC
4 No Pin 14 NC
5 LRESET 15 SB3V
6 NC 16 SERIRQ
7 LAD3 17 GND
8 LAD2 18 NC
9 VCC3 19 NC
10 LAD1 20 NC
17) F_USB1/F_USB2(USB2.0/1.1Headers)
TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwoUSBportsviaan
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+
2 Power (5V) 7 GND
3 USB DX- 8 GND
4 USB DY- 9 No Pin
5 USB DX+ 10 NC
•Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header.
•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
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19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)
UsethisjumpertocleartheBIOScongurationandresettheCMOSvaluestofactorydefaults.Toclear
the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
•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
manuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOScongurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
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20) BAT (Battery)
Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)
in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low
level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
21) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT (Status LEDs)
The status LEDs show whether the CPU, graphics card, memory, and operating system are working
properly after system power-on. If the CPU/VGA/DRAM LED is on, that means the corresponding device
is not working normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal
object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder,
making them short for 5 seconds.)
3. Replace the battery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
•Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with
an incorrect model.
•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself
or uncertain about the battery model.
•When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-)
of the battery (the positive side should face up).
•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
CPU:CPU status LED
VGA:Graphics card status LED
DRAM:Memory status LED
BOOT:Operating system status LED
F_USB30 F_U
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CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the
motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows
theusertomodifybasicsystemcongurationsettingsortoactivatecertainsystemfeatures.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to
keepthecongurationvaluesintheCMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet
and updates the BIOS.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
•BecauseBIOSashingispotentiallyrisky,ifyoudonotencounterproblemsusingthecurrentversionofBIOS,
itisrecommendedthatyounotashtheBIOS.ToashtheBIOS,doitwithcaution.InadequateBIOSashing
may result in system malfunction.
•It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other
unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to
clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in
this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
2-1 Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
(Sample BIOS Version: D3b)
Function Keys
•When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults.
•The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.
There are two different BIOS modes as follows and you can use the <F2> key to switch between the two modes.
The Classic Setup mode provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move
among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the
item you want. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments
foroptimumperformance.InEasyMode,youcanuseyourmousetomovethroughcongurationitems.
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2-2 M.I.T.
Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall
systemcongurations.Incorrectlydoingoverclock/overvoltagemayresultindamagetoCPU,chipset,ormemory
and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to
alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings
may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)
`AdvancedFrequencySettings
&CPU Base Clock
Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto)
Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU
specications.
&Host Clock Value
This value changes with the CPU Base Clock setting.
&Graphics Slice Ratio (Note)
Allows you to set the Graphics Slice Ratio.
&Graphics UnSlice Ratio (Note)
Allows you to set the Graphics UnSlice Ratio.
&CPUUpgrade (Note)
Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Options may vary depending on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto)
&CPU Clock Ratio
Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU
being installed.
&CPUFrequency
Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
&FCLKFrequencyforEarlyPowerOn
Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. Options are: Normal(800Mhz), 1GHz, 400MHz. (Default: 1GHz)
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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`AdvancedCPUCoreSettings
&CPUClockRatio,CPUFrequency,FCLKFrequencyforEarlyPowerOn
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the AdvancedFrequencySettings
menu.
&AVX Offset (Note)
AVX offset is the negative offset of AVX ratio.
&Uncore Ratio
Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used.
&UncoreFrequency
Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency.
&CPUFlexRatioOverride
Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPUFlex
RatioSettings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled)
&CPUFlexRatioSettings
Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. The adjustable range may vary by CPU.
&Intel(R)TurboBoostTechnology(Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Turbo Ratio (Note)
Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios
accordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)
&PowerLimitTDP(Watts)/PowerLimitTime
AllowsyoutosetthepowerlimitforCPUTurbomodeandhowlongittakestooperateatthespecied
powerlimit.Ifthespeciedvalueisexceeded,theCPUwillautomaticallyreducethecorefrequencyin
order to reduce the power. AutosetsthepowerlimitaccordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)
&Core Current Limit (Amps)
AllowsyoutosetacurrentlimitforCPUTurbomode.WhentheCPUcurrentexceedsthespeciedcurrent
limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the
powerlimitaccordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)
&No.ofCPUCoresEnabled(Note)
Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of CPU
cores may vary by CPU). AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Hyper-ThreadingTechnology(Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that
supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode.
AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Intel(R)SpeedShiftTechnology(Intel® SpeedShiftTechnology)(Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Enabling this feature allows the processor to ramp up
its operating frequency more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Disabled)
&CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)
Enables or disables Intel
®
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt
state.
When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to
decrease power consumption. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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&C3 State Support (Note 1)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the
CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
this setting. (Default: Auto)
&C6/C7 State Support (Note 1)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the
CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
this setting. (Default: Auto)
&C8 State Support (Note 1)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU
core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The
C8 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongure
this setting. (Default: Auto)
&PackageCStateLimit(Note 1)
Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis
setting. (Default: Auto)
&CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1)
Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled,
the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&CPUEISTFunction(Note 1)
Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel®
EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease
average power consumption and heat production. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.
(Default: Auto)
&VoltageOptimization
Allows you to determine 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 too high. (Default: Enabled)
&Hardware Prefetcher
Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the
memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled)
&Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Allows you to determine whether to enable the adjacent cache line prefetch mechanism that lets the
processor retrieve the requested cache line as well as the subsequent cache line. (Default: Enabled)
&ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note 2)
Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when
enabled.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Prole1 UsesProle1settings.
Prole2(Note 2) UsesProle2settings.
(Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
(Note 2) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature.
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&System Memory Multiplier
Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD
data. (Default: Auto)
&Memory Ref Clock
Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto)
&Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266)
Enabled allows Qclk to run in odd frequency. (Default: Auto)
&MemoryFrequency(MHz)
Therstmemoryfrequencyvalueisthenormaloperatingfrequencyofthememorybeingused;thesecond
is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings.
`AdvancedMemorySettings
&ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note ),SystemMemoryMultiplier,MemoryRefClock,
MemoryOddRatio(100/133or200/266),MemoryFrequency(MHz)
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the AdvancedFrequencySettings
menu.
&Memory Boot Mode (Note)
Provides memory detection and training methods.
Auto LetstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default)
Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Please note 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 the battery/clear CMOS jumper in
Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
EnableFastBoot Skipmemorydetectionandtraininginsomespeciccriteriaforfastermemory
boot.
Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot.
&MemoryEnhancementSettings
Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Relax OC,
Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal)
&MemoryTimingMode
Manual and Advanced Manual allows the ChannelInterleaving, RankInterleaving, and memory timing
settingsbelowtobecongurable.Optionsare:Auto(default),Manual,AdvancedManual.
&ProleDDRVoltage
When using a non-XMP memory module or ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value
isdisplayedaccordingtoyourmemoryspecication.WhenExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to
Prole1 or Prole2, the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the XMP memory.
&Memory Multiplier Tweaker
Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto)
&ChannelInterleaving
Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access
different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&RankInterleaving
Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different
ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically
congurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature.
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`ChannelA/BMemorySubTimings
This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting
screensarecongurableonlywhenMemoryTimingMode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your
system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs,
please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values.
`AdvancedVoltageSettings
`AdvancedPowerSettings
&CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration
AllowsyoutocongureLoad-LineCalibrationfortheCPUVcorevoltage.Selectingahigherlevelkeeps
the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissettingandsetsthevoltagefollowingIntel'sspecications.(Default:Auto)
&VAXG Loadline Calibration
AllowsyoutocongureLoad-LineCalibrationfortheCPUVAXGvoltage.Selectingahigherlevelkeeps
the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissettingandsetsthevoltagefollowingIntel'sspecications.(Default:Auto)
`CPUCoreVoltageControl
This section provides CPU voltage control options.
`ChipsetVoltageControl
This section provides Chipset voltage control options.
`DRAMVoltageControl
This section provides memory voltage control options.
`PC Health Status
&Reset Case Open Status
Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default)
Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Openeldwill
show "No" at next boot.
&Case Open
Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI
header.Ifthesystemchassiscoverisremoved,thiseldwillshow"Yes",otherwiseitwillshow"No".To
clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to
the CMOS, and then restart your system.
&CPUVcore/CPUVCCSA/DRAMChannelA/BVoltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPUVAXG
Displays the current system voltages.
`MiscellaneousSettings
&Max Link Speed
Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation
modeissubjecttothehardwarespecicationofeachslot.AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis
setting. (Default: Auto)
&3DMark01 Enhancement
Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled)
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`SmartFan5Settings
&Monitor
Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN)
&FanSpeedControl
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 speeds according to the temperature. You can adjust
the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements.
(Default)
Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph.
Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds.
&FanControlUseTemperatureInput
Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control.
&Temperature Interval
Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change.
&Fan/PumpControlMode
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-pin fan/pump.
PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan/pump.
&Temperature
Displays the current temperature of the selected target area.
&FanSpeed
Displays current fan/pump speeds.
&TemperatureWarningControl
Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit
warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.
&Fan/PumpFailWarning
Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is not connected or fails. Check the fan/pump
condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)
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2-3 System
This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default
language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time.
&Access Level
Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is
set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all
BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
&SystemLanguage
Selects the default language used by the BIOS.
&System Date
Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use <Enter> to switch
betweentheMonth,Date,andYeareldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>keytosetthedesired
value.
&System Time
Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Use
<Enter>toswitchbetweentheHour,Minute,andSecondeldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>
key to set the desired value.
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2-4 BIOS
&Bootup NumLock State
Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On)
&Security Option
Specieswhetherapasswordisrequiredeverytimethesystemboots,oronlywhenyouenterBIOSSetup.
Afterconguringthisitem,setthepassword(s)undertheAdministrator Password/User Password item.
Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program.
System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.
(Default)
&FullScreenLOGOShow
Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the
GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled)
&Boot Option Priorities
Speciestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.RemovablestoragedevicesthatsupportGPT
formatwillbeprexedwith"UEFI:"stringonthebootdevicelist.Tobootfromanoperatingsystemthat
supportsGPTpartitioning,selectthedeviceprexedwith"UEFI:"string.
Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select
theopticaldrivethatcontainstheWindows764-bitinstallationdiskandisprexedwith"UEFI:"string.
&HardDrive/CD/DVDROMDrive/FloppyDrive/NetworkDeviceBBSPriorities
Speciesthebootorderforaspecicdevicetype,suchasharddrives,opticaldrives,oppydiskdrives,
and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press <Enter> on this item to enter the submenu that
presents the devices of the same type that are connected. This item is present only if at least one device
for this type is installed.
&FastBoot
Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. UltraFast provides the fastest bootup
speed. (Default: Disabled)
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&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 previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS
boot process completes.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFastBoot is set to Enabled or UltraFast.
&VGA Support
Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.
Auto Enables legacy option ROM only.
EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFastBoot is set to Enabled or UltraFast.
&USB Support
Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFastBoot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when FastBoot
is set to UltraFast.
&PS2 Devices Support
Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFastBoot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled when FastBoot
is set to UltraFast.
&NetWorkStackDriverSupport
Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default)
Enabled Enables booting from the network.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFastBoot is set to Enabled or UltraFast.
&Next Boot After AC Power Loss
Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power. (Default)
Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFastBoot is set to Enabled or UltraFast.
&Mouse Speed
Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X)
&Windows8/10Features
Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS)
&CSM Support
Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process.
Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default)
Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenWindows8/10Features is set to Windows8/10 or Windows8/10
WHQL.
&LAN PXE Boot Option ROM
Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
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&StorageBootOptionControl
Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller.
Do not launch Disables option ROM.
Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default)
UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
&Other PCI devices
Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other
than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers.
Do not launch Disables option ROM.
Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only.
UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Enabled.
&Administrator Password
Allowsyoutocongureanadministratorpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,and
thenpress<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress
<Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering
BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to
all BIOS settings.
&User Password
Allowsyoutocongureauserpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,andthenpress
<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress<Enter>.
You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS
Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
To cancel the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, enter
thecorrectonerst.Whenpromptedforanewpassword,press<Enter>withoutenteringanypassword.
Press<Enter>againwhenpromptedtoconrm.
NOTE:BeforesettingtheUserPassword,besuretosettheAdministratorPasswordrst.
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2-5 Peripherals
&Initial Display Output
SpeciestherstinitiationofthemonitordisplayfromtheinstalledPCIExpressgraphicscardortheonboard
graphics.
IGFX Setstheonboardgraphicsastherstdisplay.
PCIe1Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX16slotastherstdisplay.(Default)
PCIe2Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX8slotastherstdisplay.
PCIe3Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX4slotastherstdisplay.
&EZ RAID
AllowsyoutoquicklysetupaRAIDarray.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructions
onconguringaRAIDarray.
&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)
&RGBFusion
Allows you to set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard.
Off Disables this function.
Pulse Mode All LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out.
Color Cycle All LEDs simultaneously cycle through a full spectrum of colors.
Static Mode All LEDs emit a single color. (Default)
FlashMode AllLEDssimultaneouslyashonandoff.
&IntelPlatformTrustTechnology(PTT)
Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled)
&SWGuardExtensions(SGX)
Enables or disables the Intel® Software Guard Extensions technology. This feature allows legal software
to operate in a safe environment and protects the software against attacks from malicious software. The
Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this feature with an Intel-provided application.
(Default: Software Controlled)
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&USB3.0DAC-UP2(OutputVoltageofUSB3.1Gen1PortsontheBackPanel)
Allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 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. High-end audio players may
connect their own external USB power source.
Voltage Compensation +0.1V Adds 0.1V to the original output voltage.
Voltage Compensation +0.2V Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage.
Voltage Compensation +0.3V Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage.
`OffBoardSATAControllerConguration
Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed.
`TrustedComputing
Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
`Intel(R)BiosGuardTechnology
Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks.
`NetworkStackConguration
&Network Stack
Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from
the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled)
&Ipv4 PXE Support
EnablesordisablesIPv4PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.
&Ipv4 HTTP Support
EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv4.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is
enabled.
&Ipv6 PXE Support
EnablesordisablesIPv6PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled.
&Ipv6 HTTP Support
EnablesordisablesHTTPbootsupportforIPv6.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is
enabled.
&PXE boot wait time
Allowsyoutocongurehowlongtowaitbeforeyoucanpress<Esc>toabortthePXEboot.Thisitemis
congurableonlywhenNetwork Stack is enabled. (Default: 0)
&Media detect count
Allowsyoutosetthenumberoftimestocheckthepresenceofmedia.Thisitemiscongurableonlywhen
Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1)
`NVMeConguration
Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed.
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`USBConguration
&LegacyUSBSupport
Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)
&XHCI Hand-off
Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off
support. (Default: Disabled)
&USBMassStorageDriverSupport
Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled)
&Port 60/64 Emulation
Enables or disables emulation of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This should be enabled for full legacy support
for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices.
(Default: Enabled)
&MassStorageDevices
Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device
is installed.
`SATAAndRSTConguration
&SATA Controller(s)
Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)
&SATA Mode Selection
EnablesordisablesRAIDfortheSATAcontrollersintegratedintheChipsetorcongurestheSATAcontrollers
to AHCI mode.
Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller.
AHCI CongurestheSATAcontrollerstoAHCImode.AdvancedHostControllerInterface
(AHCI)isaninterfacespecicationthatallowsthestoragedrivertoenableadvanced
Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default)
&AggressiveLPMSupport
Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset
SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)
&Port 0/1/2/3/4/5
Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled)
&Hotplug
Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled)
&ConguredaseSATA
Enables or disables support for external SATA devices.
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&VT-d (Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled)
&Internal Graphics
Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto)
&DVMT Pre-Allocated
Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are: 32M~1024M. (Default: 32M)
&DVMT Total Gfx Mem
Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX.
(Default: 256M)
&Audio Controller
Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to
Disabled.
&PCH LAN Controller
Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to
Disabled.
&WakeonLANEnable
Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
&HighPrecisionTimer
Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in the operating system. (Default: Enabled)
&IOAPIC 24-119 Entries
Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled)
2-6 Chipset
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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2-7 Power
&PlatformPowerManagement
Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled)
&PEG ASPM
Allowsyouto conguretheASPM modeforthedevice connectedtotheCPU PEGbus.This itemis
congurableonlywhenPlatformPowerManagementis set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled)
&PCH ASPM
AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforthedeviceconnectedtoChipset'sPCIExpressbus.Thisitem
iscongurableonlywhenPlatformPowerManagementis set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled)
&DMI ASPM
AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforbothCPUsideandChipsetsideoftheDMIlink.Thisitemis
congurableonlywhenPlatformPowerManagementis set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled)
&AC BACK
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)
Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
&Power On By Keyboard
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Any Key Press any key to turn on the system.
Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.
Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.
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&Power On Password
Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password.
Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept.
To turn on the system, enter the password and press <Enter>.
Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press <Enter>
again without entering the password to clear the password settings.
&Power On By Mouse
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Move Move the mouse to turn on the system.
Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system.
&ErP
Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled)
Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: Resume by Alarm,
PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN.
&Soft-OffbyPWR-BTTN
ConguresthewaytoturnoffthecomputerinMS-DOSmodeusingthepowerbutton.
Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default)
Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power
button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.
&PowerLoading
Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing
it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethis
setting. (Default: Auto)
&Resume by Alarm
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:
Wakeupday:Turnonthesystemataspecictimeoneachdayoronaspecicdayinamonth.
Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.
Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the
AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
&RC6(Render Standby)
Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power
consumption. (Default: Enabled)
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2-8 Save & Exit
&Save & Exit Setup
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup
program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
&ExitWithoutSaving
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made
in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
&Load Optimized Defaults
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults
settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating
the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
&Boot Override
Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press <Enter> on the device you select and select Yes
toconrm.Yoursystemwillrestartautomaticallyandbootfromthatdevice.
&SaveProles
ThisfunctionallowsyoutosavethecurrentBIOSsettingstoaprole.Youcancreateupto8prolesand
saveasSetupProle1~SetupProle8.Press<Enter>tocomplete.OryoucanselectSelectFilein
HDD/FDD/USBtosavetheproletoyourstoragedevice.
&LoadProles
If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function
toloadtheBIOSsettingsfromaprolecreatedbefore,withoutthehasslesofreconguringtheBIOS
settings.Firstselecttheproleyouwishtoloadandthenpress<Enter>tocomplete.YoucanselectSelect
FileinHDD/FDD/USBtoinputtheprolepreviouslycreatedfromyourstoragedeviceorloadtheprole
automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked
properly (last known good record).
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Chapter 3 Appendix
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet
(Note 1) An M.2 PCIe SSD or a U.2 SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD
or a SATA hard drive.
(Note 2) Refer to "1-8 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.
RAID Levels
RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10
Minimum
Number of Hard
Drives
≥2 2≥3 4
Array Capacity Number of hard
drives * Size of the
smallest drive
Size of the smallest
drive
(Number of hard
drives -1) * Size of
the smallest drive
(Number of hard
drives/2) * Size of the
smallest drive
Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes Yes
C-1.UsingEZRAID
GIGABYTEmotherboardsprovideyouwiththeEZRAIDfeature,allowingyoutoquicklycongureaRAID
arraywithsimpliedsteps.
Steps:
1. After restarting the computer, enter the BIOS Setup and go to Peripherals. Press <Enter> on the EZ RAID
item. Select the type of hard drives you use for RAID in the Type tab and then press <Enter>.
2. Go to the Mode tab to select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID
5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Then press <Enter> to
move to the Create tab. Click Proceed to begin.
3. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R)RapidStorageTechnology screen. Under RAID
Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press <Enter> on the volume
to check for information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc.
Beforeyoubegin,pleasepreparethefollowingitems:
•At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs. (Note 1) (To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you
use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 2)
•Windows setup disk.
•Motherboard driver disk.
•A USB thumb drive.
ConguringtheOnboardSATAController
A.InstallingSATAharddrive(s)inyourcomputer
Install the hard drives/SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard. Then connect the
power connectors from your power supply to the hard drives.
B.ConguringSATAcontrollermodeinBIOSSetup
MakesuretoconguretheSATAcontrollermodecorrectlyinsystemBIOSSetup.
Steps:
1. Go to Peripherals\SATAAndRSTConguration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. To create
RAID, set SATA Mode Selection to IntelRSTPremiumWithIntelOptaneSystemAcceleration. Then
save the settings and restart your computer.
2. TousetheEZRAIDfeature,followthestepsin"C-1."TocongureUEFIRAID,followthestepsin"C-2."To
enter the legacy RAID ROM, refer to "C-3" for more information. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup.
The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard.
The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and
the BIOS version.
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C-3.ConguringLegacyRAIDROM
Enter the Intel®legacyRAIDBIOSsetuputilitytocongureaRAIDarray.Skipthisstepandproceedwiththe
installationofWindowsoperatingsystemforanon-RAIDconguration.
Steps:
1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and StorageBootOptionControl to Legacy.
Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system
bootbegins,lookforamessagewhichsays"Press<Ctrl-I>toenterCongurationUtility".Press<Ctrl>+<I>
toentertheRAIDCongurationUtility.
2. After you press <Ctrl> + <I>, the MAIN MENU screen will appear. If you want to create a RAID array, select
Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>.
3. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot
be special characters) under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level. 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). Press <Enter> to proceed.
4. Under Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. If only two hard drives are installed,
they will be automatically assigned to the array. Set the stripe block size if necessary. The stripe block size
can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe block size, press <Enter>.
5. Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin
creatingtheRAIDarray.Whenpromptedtoconrmwhethertocreatethisvolume,press<Y>toconrmor
<N> to cancel.
6. When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK/VOLUMEINFORMATION
section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. To exit the RAID
BIOS utility, press <Esc> or select 6.Exit in MAIN MENU.
C-2.UEFIRAIDConguration
OnlyWindows10/8.164-bitsupportsUEFIRAIDconguration.
Steps:
1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set Windows8/10Features to Windows8/10 and CSM Support to Disabled.
Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage
Technology sub-menu.
3. On the Intel(R)RapidStorageTechnology menu, press <Enter> on Create RAID Volume to enter the
Create RAID Volume screen. Enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters)
under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level. 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). Next, use the down arrow key to move to Select Disks.
4. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. Press the <Space> key
on the hard drives to be selected (selected hard drives are marked with "X"). Then set the stripe block size.
The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe block size, set the
volume capacity.
5. After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press <Enter> to begin.
6. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R)RapidStorageTechnology screen. Under RAID
Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press <Enter> on the volume
to check for information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc.
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InstallingtheSATARAID/AHCIDriverandOperatingSystem
With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system.
InstallingtheOperatingSystem
As some operating systems already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate
RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend
that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system
performance and compatibility. If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional SATA
RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below:
1. Copy the IRST folder under \Boot in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive.
2. Boot from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting
you to load the driver appears, select Browse.
3. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver. The locations of the drivers are
as follows:
Windows32-bit:\iRST\f6py-x86
Windows64-bit:\iRST\f6py-x64
4. When a screen as shown, select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and
continue the OS installation.
PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringaRAIDarray.
3-2 EnablingIntel® Optane™Technology
SystemRequirements
1. Intel® Optane™ SSD
2. The Optane™ SSD must have at least 16 GB capacity, and it must have equal or smaller capacity than the
hard drive/SSD to be accelerated.)
3. The accelerated hard drive/SSD cannot be included in a RAID array
Step 1:
In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and StorageBootOptionControl to UEFI. Then
go to Peripherals\SATAAndRSTConguration, set SATA Mode Selection to IntelRSTPremiumWithIntel
Optane System Acceleration. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
Step 2:
Enter the operating system, launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu, and then
enable Intel® Optane™ Technology.
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•Beforeinstallingthe drivers, rst install the operating system. (The following instructions use
Windows 10 as the example operating system.)
•After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click
on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen
and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the
Run.exe program.)
"Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to
install. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click
the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.
PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.
3-3 Drivers Installation
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Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects
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Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed
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Inadditiontohigh-efciencyperformance,allGIGABYTEmotherboardsfulllEuropeanUnionregulations
for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE
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requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our
natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse
most of the materials in your "end of life" product.
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and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected
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The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection
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For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your
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of environmentally safe recycling.
When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or regional
waste collection administration for recycling.
If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the
Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort.
Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the
energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including
shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic
equipment,minimizetheuseoflandllsforthedisposalof"endoflife"products,andgenerallyimproveour
quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are
disposed of properly.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult a dealer or experienced TV/radio technician for help.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003 et RSS-210.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer
d'interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent
affecter son fonctionnement.
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