Table of Contents
- Box Contents
- Optional Items
- GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout
- GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 Motherboard Block Diagram
- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
- Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
- Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
- Chapter 4 Drivers Installation
- Chapter 5 Unique Features
- Chapter 6 Appendix
Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0) User Manual
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GA-Z97X-Gaming 3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z97XGM3-1001R
Motherboard
GA-Z97X-Gaming 3
Mar. 20, 2014
Mar. 20, 2014
Motherboard
GA-Z97X-Gaming 3
Copyright
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In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of
documentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com
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:
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Table of Contents
Box Contents ...................................................................................................................6
Optional Items .................................................................................................................6
GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout ........................................................................7
GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 Motherboard Block Diagram ...........................................................8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9
1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 9
1-2 ProductSpecications .................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU ...................................................................................................13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................15
1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16
1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ................................................................................................17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™Conguration .............................. 19
1-7 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 20
1-8 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 22
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................33
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 34
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 35
2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 38
2-4 System Information ........................................................................................ 49
2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 50
2-6 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 54
2-7 Power Management ....................................................................................... 58
2-8 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 60
Chapter3 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) ...................................................................61
3-1 ConguringSATAControllers ......................................................................... 61
3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ....................... 73
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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation ........................................................................................77
4-1 Chipset Drivers ............................................................................................... 77
4-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 78
4-3 Information ..................................................................................................... 78
Chapter 5 Unique Features ...........................................................................................79
5-1 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 79
5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility .............................................................79
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................82
5-2 APP Center .................................................................................................... 83
5-2-1 EasyTune................................................................................................................84
5-2-2 System Information Viewer .....................................................................................85
5-2-3 EZ Setup .................................................................................................................86
5-2-4 Fast Boot ................................................................................................................91
5-2-5 Smart TimeLock......................................................................................................92
5-2-6 Smart Recovery 2 ...................................................................................................93
5-2-7 USB Blocker ...........................................................................................................95
5-2-8 Smart Switch ..........................................................................................................96
5-2-9 Game Controller .....................................................................................................97
Chapter 6 Appendix ......................................................................................................99
6-1 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network Manager ................................................. 99
6-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput ............................................................. 100
6-2-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio .................................................................100
6-2-2 ConguringS/PDIFOut ........................................................................................102
6-2-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecording ......................................................................103
6-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder ...................................................................................105
6-2-5 Creative Software Suite ........................................................................................106
6-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 109
6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................ 109
6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................110
Regulatory Statements ............................................................................................ 112
Contact Us .............................................................................................................. 115
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Box Contents
5GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 motherboard
5Motherboard driver disk
5User's Manual
5Quick Installation Guide
5Four SATA cables
5I/O Shield
5One 2-Way SLI bridge connector
Optional Items
2-portUSB2.0bracket(PartNo.12CR1-1UB030-6*R)
eSATAbracket(PartNo.12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)
3.5"FrontPanelwith2USB3.0/2.0ports(PartNo.12CR1-FPX582-2*R)
HDMI-to-DVIadapter(PartNo.12CT2-HDMI01-1*R)
COMportcable(PartNo.12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
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.
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GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout
CPU_OPT
ATX_12V_2X4
ATX
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
DDR3_2
DDR3_4
DDR3_3
DDR3_1
BAT
Intel® Z97
M_BIOS
M.2
LGA1150
GA-Z97X-Gaming 3
R_USB
F_USB30
iTE®
Super I/O
COMA
KB_MS
PCIEX8
1
0
TPM
SATA3
F_PANEL
HDMI
R_USB30
CLR_CMOS
PCI
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
DVI
VGA
CPU_FAN
F_USB1
F_USB2
SYS_FAN3
SYS_FAN2
SPDIF_O
USB30_LAN
SYS_FAN1
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX4
CODEC
PCIe to
PCI Bridge
Qualcomm®
Atheros Killer
E2201 LAN
SATA3
3 2
5 4
SATA_EXPRESS
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GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 Motherboard Block Diagram
Fordetailedproductinformation/limitation(s),referto"1-2ProductSpecications."
LGA1150
CPU
CPUCLK+/-(100MHz)
DDR31600/1333MHz
DMI 2.0
FDI
PCI Express Bus
HDMI
Dual Channel Memory
DVI-D
1 PCI
PCIe CLK
(100MHz)
Switch
x16
x16
1 PCI Express x16
2 PCI Express x8
or
Dual BIOS
8 USB 2.0/1.1
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK
(100MHz)
Switch
PS/2 KB/Mouse
iTE®
Super I/O
Intel® Z97
6 USB 3.0/2.0
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out
Line Out
MIC
Line In
S/PDIF Out
Rear Speaker Out
Side Speaker Out
CODEC
3 PCI Express x1
x1x1
PCIe to PCI Bridge
x1
1 PCI
PCI Bus
PCI CLK
(33MHz)
x1
LAN
RJ45
x1
Switch
1 PCI Express x4
x4 Qualcomm®
Atheros Killer
E2201 LAN
LPC
Bus
D-Sub
4 SATA 6Gb/s
SATA Express
M.2
or
or
Switch
2 SATA 6Gb/s
or
COM
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1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damagedasaresultofelectrostaticdischarge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefullyreadtheuser's
manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Priortoinstallation,donotremoveorbreakmotherboard 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 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 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.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
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Hardware Installation
1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/
Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/
Intel® Celeron®processorsintheLGA1150package(Goto
GIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset
Memory 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
* DuetoaWindows32-bitoperatingsystemlimitation,whenmorethan4GBofphysical
memoryisinstalled,theactualmemorysizedisplayedwillbelessthanthesizeof
the physical memory installed.
Dual channel memory architecture
SupportforDDR31600/1333MHzmemorymodules
Support for non-ECC memory modules
SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor:
- 1xD-Subport,supportingamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
- 1xDVI-Dport,supportingamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
* TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.
- 1xHDMIport,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2160@24Hzor
2560x1600@60Hz
* SupportforHDMI1.4aversion.
- Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
- Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio Realtek® ALC1150 codec
Support for Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Qualcomm®AtherosKillerE2201LANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx16(PCIEX16)
* Foroptimumperformance,ifonlyonePCIExpressgraphicscardistobeinstalled,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx8(PCIEX8)
* ThePCIEX8slotsharesbandwidthwiththePCIEX16slot.WhenthePCIEX8slot
is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.
(ThePCIEX16andPCIEX8slotsconformtoPCIExpress3.0standard.)
1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx4(PCIEX4)
* ThePCIEX4slotsharesbandwidthwithallPCIExpressx1slots.AllPCIExpressx1
slots will become unavailable when a PCIe x4 expansion card is installed.
* When installing a x8 or above card in the PCIEX4 slot, make sure to set PCIE
SlotConguration(PCH)inBIOSSetuptox4.(RefertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"
"Peripherals,"formoreinformation.)
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
(ThePCIEX4andPCIExpressx1slotsconformtoPCIExpress2.0standard.)
1 x PCI slot
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Multi-Graphics
Technology Support for 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™and 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology
Storage Interface Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 PCIe connector
- 1 x SATA Express connector
- 6xSATA6Gb/sconnectors(SATA30~5)
(M.2,SATAExpress,andSATA34/5connectorscanonlybeusedoneatatime.
TheSATA34/5connectorswillbecomeunavailablewhenanM.2SSDisinstalled.)
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
USB Chipset:
- 6xUSB3.0/2.0ports(4portsonthebackpanel,2portsavailablethrough
theinternalUSBheader)
- 8xUSB2.0/1.1ports(4portsonthebackpanel,4portsavailablethrough
theinternalUSBheaders)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x M.2 PCIe connector
1 x SATA Express connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1xwatercoolingfanheader(CPU_OPT)
3 x system fan headers
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1xTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)header
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
1 x D-Sub port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMI port
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
5x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, RearSpeaker Out, Line In,
LineOut,MicIn)
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
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Hardware Installation
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System/Chipset temperature detection
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection
CPU/System overheating warning
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control
* Whetherthefanspeedcontrolfunctionissupportedwilldependonthecooleryou
install.
BIOS 2x64Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0
Unique Features Support for APP Center
* AvailableapplicationsinAPPCentermaydifferbymotherboardmodel.Supported
functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard
specications.
- @BIOS
- EasyTune
- EZ Setup
- Fast Boot
- Game Controller
- ON/OFF Charge
- Smart TimeLock
- Smart Recovery 2
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Smart Switch
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton®InternetSecurity(OEMversion)
Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Intel® Smart Connect Technology
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Operating
System Support for Windows 8.1/8/7
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm
* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout
prior notice.
* PleasevisittheSupport & Downloads\UtilitypageonGIGABYTE'swebsitetocheckthesupportedoperatingsystem(s)
for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.
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Hardware Installation
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•LocatethepinoneoftheCPU.TheCPUcannotbeinsertediforientedincorrectly.(Oryoumay
locatethenotchesonbothsidesoftheCPUandalignmentkeysontheCPUsocket.)
•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.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Notch
Alignment
Key
Alignment
Key
Notch
LGA1150 CPU
LGA1150 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
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Hardware Installation
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Step 1:
Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down
andawayfromthesocketwithyournger.Then
completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal
load plate/plastic cover will be lifted as well.
Step 2:
HoldtheCPUwithyourthumbandindexngers.
AligntheCPUpinonemarking(triangle)withthe
pinonecorneroftheCPUsocket(oryoumayalign
theCPUnotcheswiththesocketalignmentkeys)
and gently insert the CPU into position.
Step 4:
Finally, secure the lever under its retention tab to
complete the installation of the CPU.
NOTE:
Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion.
•Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from
the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
•To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is
inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed.
Step 3:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, carefully
replace the load plate. When replacing the load
plate, make sure the front end of the load plate
is under the shoulder screw. Then press the CPU
socket lever. The protective plastic cover may
pop off from the load plate during the process of
engagingthelever.Removethecover.(Savethe
cover properly and always replace it when the
CPUisnotinstalled.)
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Hardware Installation
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU
cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on
the surface of the installed CPU.
Male
Push Pin
Female
Push Pin
The Top
of Female
Push Pin
Direction of
the Arrow Sign
on the Male
Push Pin
Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the
arrow sign onthemalepushpin.(Turningthe
push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove
thecooler,onthecontrary,istoinstall.)
Step 3:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the
four push pins through the pin holes on the
motherboard. Push down on the push pins
diagonally.
Step 4:
You should hear a "click" when pushing down each
push pin. Check that the Male and Female push
pins are joined closely.
(RefertoyourCPUcoolerinstallationmanualfor
instructionsoninstallingthecooler.)
Step 5:
After the installation, check the back of the
motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the
picture above shows, the installation is complete.
Step 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
coolertotheCPUfanheader(CPU_FAN)onthe
motherboard.
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Hardware Installation
1-4 Installing the Memory
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.
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemorymodules.)
•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.
DDR3_1
DDR3_2
DDR3_3
DDR3_4
1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the
memoryisinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.Enabling
Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as
following:
Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4
Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable
DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1
Two Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided,DS=Double-Sided,"--"=NoMemory)
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 DDR3 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 and installed in the same colored DDR3
sockets. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules,
we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets.
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Hardware Installation
1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are
not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
ADDR3memorymodulehasanotch,soitcanonlytinonedirection.Followthestepsbelowtocorrectlyinstall
your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clip
at the right end of the memory socket. Place the memory module on
thesocket.Asindicatedinthepictureontheleft,placeyourngers
on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert
it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clip at the right end of the socket will snap into place when the
memory module is securely inserted.
Notch
DDR3 DIMM
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Hardware Installation
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
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.
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. Afterinstallingallexpansioncards,replacethechassiscover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your
expansioncard(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:
•Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently push down on the top edge of the card until
it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make
sure the card is securely seated in the slot and
does not rock.
•Removing the Card:
Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from
the slot.
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot
PCI Slot
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Hardware Installation
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™Conguration
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.
(Note) Thebridgeconnector(s)maybeneededornotdependingonyourgraphicscards.
C-2. To Enable SLI Function
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.
A. System Requirements
-Windows 8.1/8/7 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
(CurrentGPUsthatsupport3-WayCrossFiretechnologyincludetheATIRadeon™ HD 3800, HD 4800, HD
5800 series, and AMD Radeon™ HD 6800, HD 6900, HD 7800, and HD 7900 series. For the latest GPU
supportinformation,pleaserefertotheAMDwebsite.)
-CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors
-Apowersupplywithsufcientpowerisrecommended(Refertothemanualofyourgraphicscardsforthe
powerrequirement)
B. Connecting the Graphics Cards
Step 1:
Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCI
Expressx16 slots. (To set up a 2-Wayconguration, werecommend installing thegraphics cards on the
PCIEX16andPCIEX8slots.)
Step 2:
Insert the CrossFire (Note)/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.
C.ConguringtheGraphicsCardDriver
C-1. To Enable CrossFire Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go
to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Browse to Performance\
AMD CrossFireX™ and ensure the Enable AMD CrossFireX
check box is selected. If your system have more than two
CrossFire cards, select the GPU combination you want to use and
click Apply.(Availablecombinationoptionsaredependentonthe
numberofgraphicscards.)
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Hardware Installation
1-7 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Usetheupperport(green)toconnectaPS/2mouseandthelowerport(purple)toconnectaPS/2keyboard.
D-Sub Port
TheD-Subportsupportsa15-pinD-Subconnectorandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
(theactualresolutionssupporteddependonthemonitorbeingused).Connectamonitorthatsupports
D-Sub connection to this port.
DVI-D Port (Note)
TheDVI-DportconformstotheDVI-Dspecicationandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
(theactualresolutionssupporteddependonthemonitorbeingused).Connectamonitorthatsupports
DVI-D connection to this port.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
TheUSB3.0portsupportstheUSB3.0specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0/1.1specication.
UsethisportforUSBdevicessuchasaUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD
MasterAudioformats.Italsosupportsupto192KHz/24bit8-channelLPCMaudio
output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution
is4096x2160@24Hz or2560x1600@60Hz,buttheactual resolutionssupportedaredependent onthe
monitor being used.
(Note) TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.
Triple-DisplayCongurationsfortheOnboardGraphics:
Triple-displaycongurationsaresupportedafteryouinstallmotherboarddriversinOS.Onlydual-display
congurationsaresupportedduringtheBIOSSetuporPOSTprocess.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
(Theitemnamemaydifferdependingonyouroperatingsystem.Thescreenshotbelowisfrom
Windows8.1.)
In Windows 8.1, select Apps>Control Panel>Hardware and
Sound>Sound>Playback,setIntel(R)DisplayAudiotothe
default playback device.
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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakersina5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Rear Speaker Out
Thisjackcanbeusedtoconnectrearspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
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
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out
The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended
thatyouconnectyourheadphone/speakertothisjack(actualeffectsmayvarybythedevicebeingused).
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
The Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
TheUSBport supports the USB2.0/1.1specication. Use this portforUSB devices such asaUSB
keyboard/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.
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.
•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.
Theaudiojackscanbereconguredtoperformdifferentfunctionsviatheaudiosoftware(supported
functionsmayvarybasedonhardwarespecication).If you install a Side Speaker, you need to retask
other audio jack to be Side Speaker out. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic
in jack. Refertotheinstructionsonsettingupa2/4/5.1/7.1-channelaudiocongurationinChapter6,
"Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio."
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
Off
No data transmission or receiving is occurring
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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.
12
1
7
2
4
3
10
4 14
4
13
6
7
915
17
1) ATX_12V_2X4
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2/3
5) CPU_OPT
6) SATA_EXPRESS
7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
8) M.2
9) F_PANEL
10) F_AUDIO
11) SPDIF_O
12) F_USB30
13) F_USB1/F_USB2
14) COMA
15) TPM
16) BAT
17) CLR_CMOS
5
11
16
8
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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
powerconsumptionbeused(500Worgreater).Ifapowersupplyisusedthatdoesnotprovidethe
required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
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(softOn/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 -5V
95VSB(standby+5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V(Onlyfor2x12-pin
ATX)
23 +5V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)
12 3.3V(Onlyfor2x12-pin
ATX)
24 GND(Onlyfor2x12-pin
ATX)
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V_2X4
5 8
1 4
ATX_12V_2X4:
Pin No. Denition
1GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
2GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
3 GND
4 GND
5+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
6+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
7 +12V
8 +12V
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•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.
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers)
All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.
Whenconnectingafancable,besuretoconnectitinthecorrectorientation(theblackconnectorwire
isthegroundwire).ThemotherboardsupportsCPUfanspeedcontrol,whichrequirestheuseofaCPU
fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be
installed inside the chassis.
CPU_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
SYS_FAN1/2/3:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V / Speed Control
3 Sense
4 VCC
CPU_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
SYS_FAN1/2/3
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)
The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be
suretoconnectitinthecorrectorientation(theblackconnectorwireisthegroundwire).Thespeedcontrol
function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V / Speed Control
3 Sense
4 VCC
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
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6) SATA_EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector)
The SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.
7) 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, RAID 1,
RAID5,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringSATAHardDrive(s),"forinstructionsonconguringa
RAID array.
•ARAID0orRAID1congurationrequiresatleasttwoharddrives.Ifmorethantwoharddrives
are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.
•ARAID5congurationrequiresatleastthreeharddrives.(Thetotalnumberofharddrivesdoes
nothavetobeanevennumber.)
•ARAID10congurationrequiresfourharddrives.
•To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA
Conguration,"formoreinformation.
•M.2, SATA Express, and SATA3 4/5 connectors can only be used one at a time. The SATA3 4/5
connectors will become unavailable when an M.2 SSD is installed.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3
S3 BSSS U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
1
0
7 1
7 1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
SATA3
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3
S3 BSSS U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
3 2
5 4
SATA3
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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 the M.2 SSD to be installed and then
screwthenutrst.
Step 2:
Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an
oblique angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with
the screw.
Step 4:
The installation is completed, as shown in the
picture above.
8) M.2 (M.2 Connector)
You can insert an M.2 SSD into this connector.
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3
S3 BSSS U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
•On the motherboard there are three length adjustment holes for the M.2 SSD. Select the proper
hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
•M.2, SATA Express, and SATA3 4/5 connectors can only be used one at a time. The SATA3 4/5
connectors will become unavailable when an M.2 SSD is installed.
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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.
9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
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.
• PW(PowerSwitch,Red):
Connectstothepowerswitchonthechassisfrontpanel.Youmaycongurethewaytoturnoffyour
systemusing the powerswitch (refer to Chapter2, "BIOS Setup,""Power Management," formore
information).
• SPEAK(Speaker,Orange):
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. If a problem
is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem.
• HD(HardDriveActivityLED,Blue):
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(ResetSwitch,Green):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer
ifthecomputerfreezesandfailstoperformanormalrestart.
• CI(ChassisIntrusionHeader,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.
Power LED
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
2
19
20
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-
•PLED/PWR_LED (PowerLED,Yellow/Purple):
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/
S4sleepstateorpoweredoff(S5).
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
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10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
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 audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97
front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the
audiosoftwareinChapter6,"Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio."
•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
Ifyouwanttomutethebackpanelaudio(onlysupportedwhenusinganHDfrontpanelaudio
module),refertoChapter6,"Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio."
•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.
For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L
2 GND
3 MIC2_R
4 -ACZ_DET
5 LINE2_R
6 GND
7 FAUDIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 GND
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC
2 GND
3 MIC Power
4 NC
5LineOut(R)
6 NC
7 NC
8 No Pin
9LineOut(L)
10 NC
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3
S3 BSSS U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
91
10 2
1
11) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
ThisheadersupportsdigitalS/PDIFOutandconnectsaS/PDIFdigitalaudiocable(providedbyexpansion
cards)fordigitalaudiooutputfromyourmotherboardtocertainexpansioncardslikegraphicscardsand
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
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13) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)
TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwoUSBportsviaan
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
10
9
2
1
Pin No. Denition
1Power(5V)
2Power(5V)
3 USB DX-
4 USB DY-
5 USB DX+
6 USB DY+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC
•DonotplugtheIEEE1394bracket(2x5-pin)cableintotheUSB2.0/1.1header.
•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.
12) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)
TheheaderconformstoUSB3.0/2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.Forpurchasingthe
optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer.
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-
6SSTX1+ 16 GND
7 GND 17 SSRX2+
8 D1- 18 SSRX2-
9 D1+ 19 VBUS
10 NC 20 No Pin
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3
S3 BSSS U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
10
11
20 1
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10
9
2
1
14) COMA (Serial Port Header)
The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional
COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition
1 NDCD-
2 NSIN
3 NSOUT
4 NDTR-
5 GND
6NDSR-
7 NRTS-
8 NCTS-
9 NRI-
10 No Pin
20
19
2
1
F_USB30 F_U
B_
F_ F_
_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S
S_
_
B
_U
_
B
S
123
123
123
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S
SSU
1 2 3
S3 BSSS U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S _
S _
S _
SF
15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)
YoumayconnectaTPM(TrustedPlatformModule)tothisheader.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 LCLK 11 LAD0
2 GND 12 GND
3 LFRAME 13 NC
4 No Pin 14 ID
5 LRESET 15 SB3V
6 NC 16 SERIRQ
7 LAD3 17 GND
8 LAD2 18 NC
9 VCC3 19 NC
10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK
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17) 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.
•Aftersystemrestart,gotoBIOSSetuptoloadfactorydefaults(selectLoadOptimizedDefaults)or
manuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOScongurations).
16) 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.
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.
(Oruseametalobjectlikeascrewdrivertotouchthepositiveandnegative
terminalsofthebatteryholder,makingthemshortfor5seconds.)
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.
•Wheninstallingthebattery,notetheorientationofthepositiveside(+)andthenegativeside(-)
ofthebattery(thepositivesideshouldfaceup).
•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
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BIOS Setup
BIOS(Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters ofthe system in the CMOS on the
motherboard.ItsmajorfunctionsincludeconductingthePower-OnSelf-Test(POST)duringsystemstartup,
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
•BecauseBIOS ashingispotentiallyrisky,ifyoudo notencounterproblemsusingthe current
versionofBIOS,itisrecommendedthatyounot ashtheBIOS.ToashtheBIOS, doitwith
caution.InadequateBIOSashingmayresultinsystemmalfunction.
•Itisrecommendedthatyounotalterthedefaultsettings(unlessyouneedto)topreventsystem
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.
(Refertothe"LoadOptimizedDefaults"sectioninthischapterorintroductionsofthebattery/clear
CMOSjumperinChapter1forhowtocleartheCMOSvalues.)
BIOS Setup
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2-1 Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
Function Keys
Function Keys:
<DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH
Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.
<F9>: SYSTEM INFORMATION
Press the <F9> key to display your system information.
<F12>: BOOT MENU
BootMenuallowsyoutosettherstbootdevicewithoutenteringBIOSSetup.InBootMenu,usetheup
arrow key <h> or the down arrow key <i>toselecttherstbootdevice,thenpress<Enter>toaccept.
The system will boot from the device immediately.
Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order
will still be based on BIOS Setup settings.
<END>: Q-FLASH
Pressthe<End>keytoaccesstheQ-FlashutilitydirectlywithouthavingtoenterBIOSSetuprst.
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2-2 The Main Menu
A. Startup Guide (Default)
TheStartupGuidescreensimpliesconventionalcomplicatedBIOSsetupmenusandpresentsonlythemost
frequentlyusedoptionsintheeasy-to-useinterface.Ithelpsrst-timeuserstoperformbasicsystemsetups
more quickly and easily.
B. ST Mode (Smart Tweak Mode)
Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the ST Mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment
where users can easily point and click through various settings and make adjustments for optimum performance.
InSTMode,youcanuseyourmousetomovethroughtheoptionmenusforquickcongurationorpress<F2>
to switch to the traditional BIOS Setup screen.
•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.
BIOS Setup
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Setup Menus
Function Keys
Help
Enter Q-Flash
Select
Default
Language
CongurationItems Current Settings
C. Classic Setup
Classic Setup is the conventional BIOS Setup interface where 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.
(Sample BIOS Version: F2)
Switch to
ST Mode
Classic Setup Function Keys
<f><g> Move the selection bar to select a setup menu
<h><i>Movetheselectionbartoselectancongurationitemonamenu
<Enter> Execute command or enter a menu
<+>/<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<->/<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F2> Switch to ST Mode or Startup Guide screen
<F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
<F7> LoadtheOptimizedBIOSdefaultsettingsforthecurrentsubmenus
<F8> Access the Q-Flash utility
<F9> Display system information
<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
<F12> Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive
<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program
Submenus: Exit current submenu
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BIOS Setup Menus
M.I.T.
Usethismenutoconguretheclock,frequency,andvoltagesofyourCPUandmemory,etc.Orcheckthe
system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
System Information
UsethismenutocongurethedefaultlanguageusedbytheBIOSandsystemtimeanddate.
BIOS Features
UsethismenutocongurethedevicebootorderandadvancedfeaturesavailableontheCPU.
Peripherals
Usethismenutocongureallperipheraldevices,suchasSATA,USB,integratedaudio,andintegrated
LAN, etc.
Power Management
Usethismenutocongureallthepower-savingfunctions.
Save & Exit
Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. You can save
thecurrentBIOSsettingstoaproleorloadoptimizeddefaultsforoptimal-performancesystemoperations.
BIOS Setup
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2-3 M.I.T.
Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent
onyouroverallsystemcongurations.Incorrectlydoingoverclock/overvoltagemayresultindamage
to CPU, chipset, or memory 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
otherunexpectedresults.(Inadequatelyalteringthesettingsmayresultinsystem'sfailuretoboot.If
thisoccurs,cleartheCMOSvaluesandresettheboardtodefaultvalues.)
This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency,
totalmemorysize,CPUtemperature,Vcore,andmemoryvoltage.
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BIOS Setup
`M.I.T. Current Status
This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters.
`Advanced Frequency Settings
&Performance Upgrade (Note)
Providesyouwithvedifferentoverclockingcongurations.Optionsare:20%Upgrade,40%Upgrade,
60%Upgrade,80%Upgrade,100%Upgrade.(Default:Auto)
&CPU Base Clock
AllowsyoutomanuallysettheCPUbaseclockin0.01MHzincrements.(Default:Auto)
Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU
specications.
&Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note)
Allowsyoutomanuallysetthehostclockfrequency(whichcontrolsCPU,PCIe,andmemoryfrequencies)
in0.01MHzincrements.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCPU Base Clock is set to Manual.
&Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) (Note)
AllowsyoutoconguretheProcessorBaseClockbymultiplyingtheHost/PCIe Clock Frequency by several
presethostclockmultipliers.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCPU Base Clock is set to Manual.
&Spread Spectrum Control (Note)
EnablesordisablesCPU/PCIeSpreadSpectrum.(Default:Auto)
&Host Clock Value
This value is determined by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base
Clock (Gear Ratio) value.
&Processor Graphics Clock
Allowsyoutosettheonboardgraphicsclock.Theadjustablerangeisfrom400MHzto4000MHz.(Default:
Auto)
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
`Advanced CPU Core Settings
&CPU Upgrade (Note)
AllowsyoutosettheCPUfrequency.OptionsmayvarydependingontheCPUbeingused.(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.
&CPU Frequency
Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
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(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
&CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings
menu.
&K OC (Note)
AllowsforincreasedperformancebyusingcertainCPUs.(Default:Auto)
&CPU PLL Selection
Allows you to set the CPU PLL. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Filter PLL Level
Allows you to set the Filter PLL. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Uncore Ratio
Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used.
&Uncore Frequency
Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency.
&Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note)
Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios
accordingtotheCPUspecications.(Default:Auto)
&Turbo Power Limit (Watts)
Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the
speciedpowerlimit,theCPUwillautomaticallyreducethecorefrequencyinordertoreducethepower.
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. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note)
Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel®multi-coreCPU(thenumberofCPU
coresmayvarybyCPU).AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Hyper-Threading Technology (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)
&CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)
Enables or disables Intel®CPUEnhancedHalt(C1E)function,aCPUpower-savingfunctioninsystem
halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state
to decrease power consumption. AutoletstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&C3 State Support (Note)
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
thissetting.(Default:Auto)
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&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
thissetting.(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)
&CPU EIST Function (Note 1)
Enables or disables Enhanced Intel®SpeedStepTechnology(EIST).DependingonCPUloading,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)
&ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note 2)
AllowstheBIOStoreadtheSPDdataonXMPmemorymodule(s)toenhancememoryperformancewhen
enabled.
Disabled Disablesthisfunction.(Default)
Prole1 UsesProle1settings.
Prole2(Note2) UsesProle2settings.
&System Memory Multiplier
Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD
data.(Default:Auto)
&Memory Frequency (MHz)
Therstmemoryfrequencyvalueisthenormaloperatingfrequencyofthememorybeingused;thesecond
is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings.
(Note1) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
(Note2) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUandamemorymodulethatsupportthisfeature.
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`Advanced Memory Settings
&ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz)
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings
menu.
&MemoryOverclockingProles(Note)
Allowsyoutosetthememoryfrequency.Optionsmayvarydependingonthememorybeingused.(Default:
Disabled)
&Memory Boot Mode
Provides memory detection and training methods.
Auto LetstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.(Default)
EnableFastBoot Skipmemorydetectionandtraininginsomespeciccriteriaforfastermemory
boot.
Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot.
&Memory Enhancement Settings
Providesthreedifferentmemoryperformanceenhancementsettings:Normal(basicperformance),Enhanced
Stability,andEnhancedPerformance.(Default:Normal)
&Memory Timing Mode
Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, 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
valueisdisplayedaccordingtoyourmemoryspecication.WhenExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)isset
to Prole1 or Prole2, the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the XMP memory.
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUandamemorymodulethatsupportthisfeature.
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&Channel Interleaving
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)
&Rank Interleaving
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)
This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. This sub-menu provides memory
timingsettingsforeachchannelofmemory.Therespectivetimingsettingscreensarecongurableonlywhen
Memory Timing Mode 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
byloadingoptimizeddefaultsorclearingtheCMOSvalues.
`Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings
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`Advanced Voltage Settings
This sub-menu allows you to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages.
`PC Health Status
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&Reset Case Open Status
Disabled Keepsorclearstherecordofpreviouschassisintrusionstatus.(Default)
Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Openeldwill
show "Close" 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.
&CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/DRAM Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG
Displays the current system voltages.
&CPU/System/PCH Temperature
Displays current CPU/Chipset/System temperature.
&CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Speed
Displays current CPU/CPU_OPT/system fan speeds.
&CPU/System Temperature Warning
Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS
willemitwarningsound.Optionsare:Disabled(default),60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.
&CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Fail Warning
Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or
fanconnectionwhenthisoccurs.(Default:Disabled)
&CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN Connector)
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 CPU temperature. You can
adjustthefanspeedwithEasyTunebasedonyoursystemrequirements.(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.
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&Fan Speed Percentage
Allowsyoutocontrolthefanspeed.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCPU Fan Speed Control is set
to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC~2.50PWMvalue/oC.
&CPU OPT Fan Speed Control (CPU_OPT Connector)
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 CPU temperature. You can
adjustthefanspeedwithEasyTunebasedonyoursystemrequirements.(Default)
Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item.
Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds.
&Fan Speed Percentage
Allowsyoutocontrolthefanspeed.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCPU OPT Fan Speed Control is
set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC~2.50PWMvalue/oC.
&1st System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN1 Connector)
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 system temperature. You can
adjustthefanspeedwithEasyTunebasedonyoursystemrequirements.(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 Speed Percentage
Allowsyoutocontrolthefanspeed.Thisitemiscongurableonlywhen1st System Fan Speed Control
is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC~2.50PWMvalue/oC.
&2nd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 Connector)
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 system temperature. You can
adjustthefanspeedwithEasyTunebasedonyoursystemrequirements.(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 Speed Percentage
Allowsyoutocontrolthefanspeed.Thisitemiscongurableonlywhen2nd System Fan Speed Control
is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC~2.50PWMvalue/oC.
&3rd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN3 Connector)
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 system temperature. You can
adjustthefanspeedwithEasyTunebasedonyoursystemrequirements.(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 Speed Percentage
Allowsyoutocontrolthefanspeed.Thisitemiscongurableonlywhen3rd System Fan Speed Control
is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC~2.50PWMvalue/oC.
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`Miscellaneous Settings
&PCIeSlotConguration
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)
&DMI Gen2 Speed
AllowsyoutoconguretheDMIlinkspeed.
Auto LetstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.
Enabled SetstheDMIlinkspeedtoGen2.(Default)
Disabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 1.
&3DMark01 Boost
Allowsyoutodeterminewhethertoenhancesomelegacybenchmarkperformance.(Default:Disabled)
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2-4 System Information
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.
&System Language
Selects the default language used by the BIOS.
&System Date
Setsthesystemdate.Thedateformatisweek(read-only),month,date,andyear.Use<Enter>toswitch
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 13:0:0. Use
<Enter>toswitchbetweentheHour,Minute,andSecondeldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>
key to set the desired value.
&Access Level
Displaysthecurrentaccessleveldependingonthetypeofpasswordprotectionused.(Ifnopasswordis
set,thedefaultwilldisplayasAdministrator.)TheAdministratorlevelallowsyoutomakechangestoall
BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
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2-5 BIOS Features
&Boot Option Priorities
Speciestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.
RemovablestoragedevicesthatsupportGPTformatwillbeprexedwith"UEFI:"stringonthebootdevice
list.TobootfromanoperatingsystemthatsupportsGPTpartitioning,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.
&Bootup NumLock State
EnablesordisablesNumlockfeatureonthenumerickeypadofthekeyboardafterthePOST.(Default:
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&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)
&Full Screen LOGO Show
Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the
GIGABYTELogowhenthesystemstartsup.(Default:Enabled)
&Fast Boot
Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup
speed.(Default:Disabled)
&VGA Support
Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.
Auto Enables legacy option ROM only.
EFIDriver EnablesEFIoptionROM.(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&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.
PartialInitial PartoftheUSBdevicesaredisabledbeforetheOSbootprocesscompletes.(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled. This item is disabled when Fast Boot is
set to Ultra Fast.
&PS2 Devices Support
Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
Enabled AllPS/2devicesarefunctionalintheoperatingsystemandduringthePOST.(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled. This item is disabled when Fast Boot is
set to Ultra Fast.
&NetWork Stack Driver Support
Disabled Disablesbootingfromthenetwork.(Default)
Enabled Enables booting from the network.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&Next Boot After AC Power Loss
NormalBoot EnablesnormalbootupuponthereturnoftheACpower.(Default)
Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenFast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
&Limit CPUID Maximum (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP
operating system; set this item to EnabledforlegacyoperatingsystemsuchasWindowsNT4.0.(Default:
Disabled)
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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&Execute Disable Bit (Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the
computer, reducingexposure to viruses and malicious bufferoverow attacks when working with its
supportingsoftwareandsystem.(Default:Enabled)
&Intel Virtualization Technology (Note)
Enables or disables Intel®VirtualizationTechnology.Virtualizationenhancedby Intel® Virtualization
Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions.
Withvirtualization,onecomputersystemcanfunctionasmultiplevirtualsystems.(Default:Enabled)
&Intel TXT(LT) Support (Note)
Enables or disables Intel®TrustedExecutionTechnology(Intel®TXT).Intel® Trusted Execution Technology
providesahardware-basedsecurityfoundation.(Default:Disabled)
&Dynamic Storage Accelerator
Enables or disables Intel® Dynamic Storage Accelerator. When enabled, the hard drive I/O performance
willbeadjustedaccordingtoharddriveload.(Default:Disabled)
&VT-d (Note)
Enables or disables Intel®VirtualizationTechnologyforDirectedI/O.(Default:Enabled)
&Windows 8 Features
Allowsyoutoselecttheoperatingsystemtobeinstalled.(Default:OtherOS)
&CSM Support
EnablesordisablesUEFICSM(CompatibilitySupportModule)tosupportalegacyPCbootprocess.
Always EnablesUEFICSM.(Default)
Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenWindows 8 Features is set to Windows 8.
&Boot Mode Selection
Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.
UEFI and Legacy Allows booting from operating systems that support legacy option ROM or UEFI
optionROM.(Default)
Legacy Only Allows booting from operating systems that only support legacy Option ROM.
UEFI Only Allows booting from operating systems that only support UEFI Option ROM.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Always.
&LAN PXE Boot Option ROM
AllowsyoutoselectwhethertoenablethelegacyoptionROMfortheLANcontroller.(Default:Disabled)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Always.
&Storage Boot Option Control
Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller.
Disabled Disables option ROM.
Legacyonly EnableslegacyoptionROMonly.(Default)
UEFI only Enables UEFI option ROM only.
LegacyFirst EnableslegacyoptionROMrst.
UEFIFirst EnablesUEFIoptionROMrst.
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Always.
(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.Formoreinformationabout
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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&Administrator Password
Allowsyoutocongureanadministratorpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,and
thenpress<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress
<Enter>.Youmustentertheadministratorpassword(oruserpassword)atsystemstartupandwhenentering
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>.
Youmustentertheadministratorpassword(oruserpassword)atsystemstartupandwhenenteringBIOS
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.
&Other PCI Device ROM Priority
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.
Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only.
UEFIOpROM EnablesUEFIoptionROMonly.(Default)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenCSM Support is set to Always.
&Network stack
Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from
theWindowsDeploymentServicesserver.(Default:Disabled)
&Ipv4 PXE Support
EnablesordisablesIPv4PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork stack is enabled.
&Ipv6 PXE Support
EnablesordisablesIPv6PXESupport.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenNetwork stack is enabled.
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2-6 Peripherals
&Initial Display Output
SpeciestherstinitiationofthemonitordisplayfromtheinstalledPCIgraphicscard,PCIExpressgraphics
card or the onboard graphics.
IGFX Setstheonboardgraphicsastherstdisplay.
PCIe1Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX16slotastherstdisplay.(Default)
PCIe2Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX8slotastherstdisplay.
PCIe3Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX4slotastherstdisplay.
PCI SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIslotastherstdisplay.
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&XHCI Mode
Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS.
Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot
environment. This mode is similar to Auto, but it adds the capability to route the ports
toxHCIorEHCIaccordingtosettingusedinpreviousboots(fornon-G3boot)inthe
pre-boot environment. This allows the use of USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot. xHCI
controller enabling and rerouting should follow the steps in Auto, when previous boot
routs ports to EHCI. Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI pre-
bootsupport.(Default)
Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller. Then it uses ACPI protocols to
provide an option to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. Note:
This is the recommended mode when BIOS does NOT have xHCI pre-boot support.
Enabled All shared ports are eventually routed to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process.
If BIOS does not have pre-boot support for the xHCI controller, it should initially route
the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it should route the
ports to xHCI controller. Note: OS has to provide support for the xHCI controller in this
mode. If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work.
Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the EHCI controller and the xHCI controller is turned
off. All USB 3.0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software
support/availability.
&Audio Controller
Enablesordisablestheonboardaudiofunction.(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.
&Audio LED
EnablesordisablestheonboardaudioLED.(Default:Enabled)
&Intel Processor Graphics
Enablesordisablestheonboardgraphicsfunction.(Default:Enabled)
&Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation
Allowsyoutosettheonboardgraphicsmemorysize.Optionsare:32M~1024M.(Default:64M)
&DVMT Total Memory Size
AllowsyoutoallocatetheDVMTmemorysizeoftheonboardgraphics.Optionsare:128M,256M,MAX.
(Default:MAX)
&Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
Enables or disables Intel®RapidStartTechnology.(Default:Disabled)
&Legacy USB Support
AllowsUSBkeyboard/mousetobeusedinMS-DOS.(Default:Enabled)
&XHCI Hand-off
Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off
support.(Default:Enabled)
&EHCI Hand-off
Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off
support.(Default:Disabled)
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&USB Storage Devices
Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device
is installed.
&Two Layer KVM Switch
Set to EnabledtoensureproperdevicefunctionalitywhenchainingtwoKVMswitches.(Default:Disabled)
&OnBoard LAN Controller
EnablesordisablestheonboardLANfunction.(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.
&PCIESlotConguration(PCH)
SpeciestheoperatingbandwidthforthePCIEX4slot.
Auto LetstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissettingdependingontheexpansioncard
beinginstalled.(Default)
x1 PCIEX4 operates at x1 mode.
x4 PCIEX4 operates at x4 mode.
`SATAConguration
&Integrated SATA Controller
EnablesordisablestheintegratedSATAcontrollers.(Default:Enabled)
&SATA Mode Selection
EnablesordisablesRAIDfortheSATAcontrollersintegratedintheChipsetorcongurestheSATAcontrollers
to AHCI mode.
IDE CongurestheSATAcontrollertoIDEmode.
RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller.
AHCI CongurestheSATAcontrollerstoAHCImode.AdvancedHostControllerInterface
(AHCI)isaninterfacespecicationthatallowsthestoragedrivertoenableadvanced
SerialATAfeaturessuchasNativeCommandQueuingandhotplug.(Default)
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&M.2 PCIE SSD RAID Mode
Enables or disables Intel®RapidStorageTechnologyfortheM.2PCIeSSD.(Default:Enabled)
ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenSATA Mode Selection is set to RAID.
&SATA Express SRIS capabilities
Enablesor disables SATAExpress SRIS (Separate Reference Clocks with Independent SSC)mode.
(Default:Disabled)
`Serial ATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5
&Port 0/1/2/3/4/5
EnablesordisableseachSATAport.(Default:Enabled)
&Hot plug
EnablesordisablethehotplugcapabilityforeachSATAport.(Default:Disabled)
&External SATA
EnablesordisablessupportforexternalSATAdevices.(Default:Disabled)
`SuperIOConguration
ThissectionprovidesinformationonthesuperI/Ochipandallowsyoutoconguretheserialport.
&Serial Port A
Enablesordisablestheonboardserialport.(Default:Enabled)
`Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology
&ISCT Support
Enables or disables Intel®SmartConnectTechnology.(Default:Disabled)
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&Power Loading
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
Determineswhethertopoweronthesystematadesiredtime.(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.
&Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
ConguresthewaytoturnoffthecomputerinMS-DOSmodeusingthepowerbutton.
Instant-Off Pressthepowerbuttonandthenthesystemwillbeturnedoffinstantly.(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.
&RC6(Render Standby)
Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power
consumption.(Default:Enabled)
&AC BACK
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
AlwaysOff ThesystemstaysoffuponthereturnoftheACpower.(Default)
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&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 Disablesthisfunction.(Default)
Password Setapasswordwith1~5characterstoturnonthesystem.
Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.
Any Key Press any key to turn on the system.
&Power On Password
當SetthepasswordwhenPower 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 Disablesthisfunction.(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
DetermineswhethertoletthesystemconsumeleastpowerinS5(shutdown)state.(Default:Disabled)
Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: PME event wake
up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN.
&Platform Power Management
EnablesordisablestheActiveStatePowerManagementfunction(ASPM).(Default:Disabled)
&PEG ASPM
AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforthedeviceconnectedtotheCPUPEGbus.Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management is
set to Enabled.(Default:Auto)
&PCIe ASPM
AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforthedeviceconnectedtoChipset'sPCIExpressbus.Auto
letstheBIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenPlatform Power
Management is set to Enabled.(Default:Auto)
&CPU DMI Link ASPM Control
AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodefortheCPUsideoftheDMIlink.Auto lets the BIOS automatically
congurethissetting.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management is set to Enabled.
(Default:L0sL1)
&PCH DMI Link ASPM Control
AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforbothCPUsideandChipsetsideoftheDMIlink.Auto lets the
BIOSautomaticallycongurethissetting.ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management
is set to Enabled.(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.
&Exit Without Saving
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
settingshelpthesystemtooperateinoptimumstate.AlwaysloadtheOptimizeddefaultsafterupdating
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.OryoucanselectSelect File in
HDD/USB/FDDtosavetheproletoyourstoragedevice.
&LoadProles
If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function
toloadtheBIOSsettings fromaprolecreatedbefore,withoutthehasslesofreconguring theBIOS
settings.Firstselecttheproleyouwishtoloadandthenpress<Enter>tocomplete.YoucanselectSelect
File in HDD/USB/FDDtoinputtheprolepreviouslycreatedfromyourstoragedeviceorloadtheprole
automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked
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Chapter3 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s)
3-1 ConguringSATAControllers
A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer
Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA
port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.
(Note1) SkipthisstepifyoudonotwanttocreateRAIDarrayontheSATAcontroller.
(Note2) RequiredwhentheSATAcontrollerissettoAHCIorRAIDmode.
TocongureSATAharddrive(s),followthestepsbelow:
A. InstallSATAharddrive(s)inyourcomputer.
B. CongureSATAcontrollermodeinBIOSSetup.
C. CongureaRAIDarrayinRAIDBIOS.(Note1)
D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note2)
Before you begin
Please prepare:
•AtleasttwoSATAharddrives(toensureoptimalperformance,itisrecommendedthatyouusetwoharddrives
withidenticalmodelandcapacity).IfyoudonotwanttocreateRAID,youmayprepareonlyoneharddrive.
•Windows setup disk.
•Motherboard driver disk.
•A USB thumb drive.
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*Sizeofthe
smallest drive
Sizeofthesmallest
drive
(Numberofhard
drives-1)*Sizeof
the smallest drive
(Numberofhard
drives/2)*Sizeofthe
smallest drive
Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes Yes
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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.
B.ConguringSATAcontrollermodeinBIOSSetup
MakesuretoconguretheSATAcontrollermodecorrectlyinsystemBIOSSetup.
Step 1:
Turnonyourcomputerandpress<Delete>toenterBIOSSetupduringthePOST(Power-OnSelf-Test).Go
to Peripherals\SATAConguration, make sure Integrated SATA Controller is enabled. To create RAID, set
SATA Mode Selection to RAID(Figure1).IfyoudonotwanttocreateRAID,setthisitemtoIDE or AHCI.
Step 2:
IfyouwanttocongureUEFIRAID,followthestepsin"C-1."ToenterthelegacyRAIDROM,savethesettings
and exit BIOS Setup. Refer to "C-2" for more information.
Figure 1
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C-1.UEFIRAIDConguration
OnlyWindows8.1/864-bitsupportsUEFIRAIDconguration.
Step 1:
In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CSM Support to
Never.(Figure2)
Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
Step 2:
After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
sub-menu(Figure3).
Figure 2
Figure 3
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Step 3:
On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press <Enter> on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create
RAID Volumescreen.Enteravolumenamewith1~16letters(letterscannotbespecialcharacters)underthe
Nameitemandpress<Enter>.Then,selectaRAIDlevel(Figure4).RAIDlevelssupportedincludeRAID0,
RAID1,RAID10,andRAID5(theselectionsavailabledependonthenumberoftheharddrivesbeinginstalled).
Next, use the down arrow key to move to Select Disks.
Step 4:
Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. Press the <Space> key on
theharddrivestobeselected(selectedharddrivesaremarkedwith"X").Thensetthestripeblocksize(Figure
5).Thestripeblocksizecanbesetfrom4KBto128KB.Onceyouhaveselectedthestripeblocksize,set
the volume capacity.
Figure 4
Figure 5
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Step 5:
After setting the capacity, move to Create Volumeandpress<Enter>tobegin.(Figure6)
After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes
you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press <Enter> on the volume to check
forinformationonRAIDlevel,stripeblocksize,arrayname,andarraycapacity,etc.(Figure7)
Figure 6
Figure 7
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Delete RAID Volume
To delete a RAID array, press <Enter> on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
screen. After entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, press <Enter> on Delete to enter the Delete screen.
Press <Enter> on Yes(Figure8).
Figure 8
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C-2.ConguringLegacyRAIDROM
Enter the Intel®legacyRAIDBIOSsetuputilitytocongureaRAIDarray.Skipthisstepandproceedwiththe
installationofWindowsoperatingsystemforanon-RAIDconguration.
Step 1:
After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says
"Press<Ctrl-I>toenterCongurationUtility"(Figure9).Press<Ctrl>+<I>toentertheRAIDCongurationUtility.
Figure 9
Step 2:
After you press <Ctrl> + <I>, the MAIN MENUscreenwillappear(Figure10).
Create RAID Volume
If you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>.
Figure 10
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RAID Volumes :
None dened.
Physical Devices :
ID Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
1 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465.7GB Non-RAID Disk
2 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532ER046M2K 465.7GB Non-RAID Disk
Press <CTRL - I> to enter Conguration Utility...
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4. Recovery Volume Options
5. Acceleration Options
6. Exit
RAID Volumes :
None dened.
Physical Deivces :
ID Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
1 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465.7GB Non-RAID Disk
2 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532ER046M2K 465.7GB Non-RAID Disk
[hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
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Step 3:
After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENUscreen,enteravolumenamewith1~16letters(letterscannotbe
specialcharacters)undertheNameitemandpress<Enter>.Then,selectaRAIDlevel(Figure11).RAIDlevels
supportedincludeRAID0,RAID1,RAID10,andRAID5(theselectionsavailabledependonthenumberofthe
harddrivesbeinginstalled).Press<Enter>toproceed.
Step 4:
Under Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. If only two hard drives are installed,
theywillbeautomaticallyassignedtothearray.Setthestripeblocksize(Figure12)ifnecessary.Thestripeblock
sizecanbesetfrom4KBto128KB.Onceyouhaveselectedthestripeblocksize,press<Enter>.
Figure 11
Figure 12
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RAID 0: Stripes data (performance).
[hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
[ HELP ]
Name : Volume0
RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)
Disks : Select Disks
Strip Size : 16KB
Capacity : 931.5 GB
Sync : N/A
Create Volume
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
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The following are typical values:
RAID0 - 128KB
RAID10 - 64KB
RAID5 - 64KB
[hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
[ HELP ]
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name : Volume0
RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)
Disks : Select Disks
Strip Size : 16KB
Capacity : 931.5 GB
Sync : N/A
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Step 5:
Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin creating
theRAIDarray.Whenprompted toconrmwhether tocreatethis volume,press<Y> toconrmor <N>to
cancel(Figure13).
When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION
section,includingtheRAIDlevel,stripeblocksize,arrayname,andarraycapacity,etc.(Figure14)
To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press <Esc> or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU.
Now, you can proceed to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system.
Figure 13
Figure 14
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Press ENTER to create the specied volume.
[hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
[ HELP ]
Name : Volume0
RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)
Disks : Select Disks
Strip Size : 128 MB
Capacity : 931.5 GB
Sync : N/A
Create Volume
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N) :
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RAID Volumes :
ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable
0 Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 931.5GB Normal Ye s
Physical Devices :
ID Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
1 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465.7GB Member Disk(0)
2 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532ER046M2K 465.7GB Member Disk(0)
[hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
[ MAIN MENU ]
4. Recovery Volume Options
5. Acceleration Options
6. Exit
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
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Recovery Volume Options
Intel® Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore data and system
operation using a designated recovery drive. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1
functionality, users can copy the data from the master drive to the recovery drive; if needed, the data on the
recovery drive can be restored back to the master drive.
Before you begin:
•The recovery drive must have equal or greater capacity than the master drive.
•A recovery volume can be created with two hard drives only. A recovery volume and a RAID array cannot
co-exist in the system at the same time, that is, if you have already created a recovery volume, you are
unable to create a RAID array.
•By default, only the master drive can be viewed in the operating system; the recovery drive is hidden.
Step 1:
Select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENUandpress<Enter>(Figure15).
Figure 15
Figure 16
Step 2:
After entering the volume name, select Recovery under the RAID Levelitemandpress<Enter>(Figure16).
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RAID Volumes :
None dened.
Physical Disks :
IE Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
1 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465.7GB Non-RAID Disk
2 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532ER046M2K 465.7GB Non-RAID Disk
[hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
[ MAIN MENU ]
4. Recovery Volume Options
5. Acceleration Options
6. Exit
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
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Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk.
[hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
[ HELP ]
Name : Volume0
RAID Level : Recovery
Disks : Select Disks
Strip Size : N/A
Capacity : 465.7 GB
Sync : Continuous
Create Volume
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
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Figure 17
Step 3:
Press <Enter> under the Select Disks item. In the SELECT DISKS box, press <Tab> on the hard drive you want
touseforthemasterdriveandpress<Space>ontheharddriveyouwanttousefortherecoverydrive.(Makesure
therecoverydrivehasequalorlargercapacitythanthemasterdrive.)Thenpress<Enter>toconrm(Figure17).
Step 4:
Under Sync, select Continuous or On Request(Figure18).WhensettoContinuous, changes made to the
data on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to the recovery drive when both hard
drives are installed in the system. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery
drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the operating system. On Request also allows
users to restore the master drive to a previous state.
Figure 18
Step 5:
Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the on-
screen instructions to complete.
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Choose the RAID level:
RAID0: Stripes data (performance).
RAID1: Mirrors data (redundancy).
Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk.
RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror.
RAID5: Stripes data and parity.
[hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
[ HELP ]
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name : Volume0
RAID Level : Recovery
Disks : Select Disks
Strip Size : 128KB
Capacity : 223.6 GB
Create Volume
[ SELECT DISKS ]
[hi]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done
ID Drive Model Serial # Size Status
M1 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465.7GB Non-RAID Disk
R2 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532ER046M2K 465.7GB Non-RAID Disk
Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume.
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Select a sync option:
On Request: volume is updated manually
Continuous: volume is updated automatically
[hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
[ HELP ]
Name : Volume0
RAID Level : Recovery
Disks : Select Disks
Strip Size : N/A
Capacity : 0.0 GB
Sync : Continuous
Create Volume
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
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Delete RAID Volume
To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>. In the DELETE
VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press <Delete>.
Whenpromptedtoconrmyourselection(Figure19),press<Y>toconrmor<N>toabort.
Figure 19
Acceleration Options
Thisoptionallowsyoutoviewthestatusofyouraccelerateddrive/volume(Figure20)createdusingtheIntel®
IRST utility. In case you are unable to run the Intel® IRST utility due to an application error or operating system
issue,youwillneedtoremoveaccelerationormanuallyenablesynchronization(Maximizedmodeonly)using
this option in the RAID ROM utility.
Steps:
Select Acceleration Options in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>.
Toremovetheacceleration,selecttheaccelerateddrive/volume,press<R>,andpress<Y>toconrm.
Tosynchronizedatafromthecachedevicetotheaccelerateddrive/volume,press<S>andpress<Y>toconrm.
Figure 20
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Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
[hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [DEL]-Delete Volume
[ HELP ]
[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]
Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable
Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 931.5GB Normal Yes
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
Are you sure you want to delete "Volume0"? (Y/N) :
[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]
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Press 's' to synchronize data from the cache device to
the Accelerated Disk/Volume
Press 'r' to remove the Disk/Volume Acceleration
WARNING: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PERFORM A SYNCHRONIZATION
BEFORE REMOVING ACCELERATION
[hi]-Select [ESC]- Previous Menu
[ HELP ]
[ ACCELERATION OPTIONS ]
Name Type Capacity Mode Status
DISK PORT 3 Non-RAID Disk 465.7GB Enhanced In Sync
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3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System
With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system.
A. Installing the Operating System
As Windows 7 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. To install Windows 8.1/8, refer to the steps below:
Step 1:
Copy the IRST folder under BootDrv in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive.
Step 2:
Boot from the Windows 8.1/8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting
you to load the driver appears, select Browse.
Step 3:
Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver. The locations of the drivers are as follows:
Windows 32-bit: \iRST\32Bit
Windows 64-bit: \iRST\64Bit
Step 4:
When a screen as shown in Figure 1 appears, select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset
SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation
Figure 1
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B. Rebuilding an Array
Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only
to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 arrays. The procedures below assume a new drive
isaddedtoreplaceafaileddrivetorebuildaRAID1array.(Note:Thenewdrivemusthaveequalorgreater
capacitythantheoldone.)
Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Restart your computer.
•Enabling Automatic Rebuild
Step 1:
Whenthemessage"Press<Ctrl-I>toenterCongurationUtility"appears,press<Ctrl>+<I>toentertheRAID
CongurationUtility.ThefollowingscreenappearsafteryouentertheRAIDCongurationUtility.
Step 2:
Select the new hard drive to add into the array to be rebuilt and press <Enter>. The following screen appears,
indicating that an automatic rebuild will be performed after you enter the operating system. If you do not enable
automaticrebuildonthisstage,youhavetomanuallyrebuildthearrayintheoperatingsystem(seethenext
pageformoredetails).
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3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
4. Exit
RAID Volumes :
None dened.
Physical Disks :
ID Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465.7GB Member Disk (0)
1 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3ABMPK 465.7GB Non-RAID Disk
[hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ]
[hi]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit
"Degraded volume and disk available for rebuilding detected. Selecting
a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuild completes in the operating system.
Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit):
ID Drive Model Serial # Size
1 Hitachi HDS721050CLA JP1532FR3ABMPK 465.7GB
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RAID Volumes :
ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable
0 Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) N/A 465.7GB Rebuild Yes
Physical Devices :
ID Devices Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465.7GB Member Disk (0)
1 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3ABMPK 465.7GB Member Disk (0)
[hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
Volumes with "Rebuild" status will be rebuilt within the operating system.
[ MAIN MENU ]
4. Recovery Volume Options
5. Acceleration Options
6. Exit
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
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•Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System
While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver
disk. Then launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the desktop.
Step 1:
Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to
another disk in Manage Volume.
The Status item on the left of the screen displays
the rebuild progress.
Step 2:
Select a new drive to rebuild the RAID and click
Rebuild.
Step 3:
After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding, the Status will
display as Normal.
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Step 2:
Go to the Manage menu of the Intel® Rapid
Storage Technology utility and click Recover data
in Manage Volume.
The Status item on the left of the screen displays
the rebuild progress.
Step 3:
Click Yes to begin the data recovery.
Step 4:
After the recovery volume is completed, the Status
will display as Normal.
•Restoring the Master Drive to a Previous State (for Recovery Volume only)
When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode, you can restore the master
drive data to the last backup state when needed. For example, in case the master drive detects a virus, you
can restore the recovery drive data to the master drive.
Step 1:
Select 4. Recovery Volume Options in the MAIN MENU of the Intel® RAIDConguration Utility.On the
RECOVERY VOLUMES OPTIONS menu, select Enable Only Recovery Disk to show the recovery drive in
theoperatingsystem.Followtheon-screeninstructionstocompleteandexittheRAIDCongurationUtility.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 13.0.0.2075
Copyright (C) Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Choose the RAID level:
RAID0: Stripes data (performance).
RAID1: Mirrors data (redundancy).
Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk.
RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror.
RAID5: Stripes data and parity.
[hi]-select [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
[ HELP ]
[ RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS ]
1. Enable Only Recovery Disk
2. Enable Only Master Disk
[ SELECT RECOVERY VOLUME ]
[hi]-Up/Down [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Done
Name Level Capacity Status Bootable
`
Volume0 Recovery(OnReq) 465.7GB NeedsUpdate Yes
Select a Recovery volume to do the operation.
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Drivers Installation
4-1 Chipset Drivers
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation
• Beforeinstallingthe drivers, rst installtheoperating system. (The following instructionsuse
Windows8.1astheexampleoperatingsystem.)
• 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."(OrgotoMyComputer,double-clicktheopticaldriveandex-
ecute the Run.exeprogram.)
"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.
• Pleaseignorethepopupdialogbox(es)(e.g.the Found New Hardware Wizard)displayed
when "Xpress Install" is installing the drivers. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation.
• Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After the
system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers.
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4-2 Application Software
This page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can select the apps you
want and click the Install icon to begin the installation.
4-3 Information
This page provides detailed information on the drivers on the driver disk. The Contact page provides contact
information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter. You can click the URL on this page to link to the GIGA-
BYTEwebsitetocheckmoreinformationontheGIGABYTEheadquarterorworldwidebranchofces.
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5-1 BIOS Update Utilities
GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash
and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode.
Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and
stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip.
What is DualBIOS™?
Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Normally, the
system works on the main BIOS. However, if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will
takeoveronthenextsystembootandcopytheBIOSletothemainBIOStoensurenormalsystemoperation.
For the sake of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.
What is Q-Flash™?
With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or
Windowrst.EmbeddedintheBIOS,theQ-Flashtoolfreesyoufromthehasslesofgoingthroughcomplicated
BIOSashingprocess.
What is @BIOS™?
@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the
latestBIOSlefromthenearest@BIOSserversiteandupdatetheBIOS.
BecauseBIOSashingispotentiallyrisky,pleasedoitwithcaution.InadequateBIOSashingmay
result in system malfunction.
5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility
A. Before You Begin
1. FromGIGABYTE'swebsite,downloadthelatestcompressedBIOSupdatelethatmatchesyourmotherboard
model.
2. ExtracttheleandsavethenewBIOSle(e.g.Z97XGAMING3.F1)toyourUSBashdrive,orharddrive.
Note:TheUSBashdriveorharddrivemustuseFAT32/16/12lesystem.
3. Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can access Q-Flash
by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in BIOS Setup. However, if the
BIOSupdateleissavedtoaharddriveinRAID/AHCImodeoraharddriveattachedtoanindependent
SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.
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B. Updating the BIOS
In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the
BIOS,choosethelocationwheretheBIOSleissaved.Thefollowingprocedureassumesthatyousavethe
BIOSletoaUSBashdrive.
Step 1:
1. InserttheUSBashdrivecontainingtheBIOSleintothecomputer.InthemainmenuofQ-Flash,select
Update BIOS From Drive.
Step 2:
TheprocessofthesystemreadingtheBIOSlefromtheUSBashdriveisdisplayedonthescreen.When
the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, select Yes to begin the BIOS update. The monitor will
display the update process.
Step 3:
The system will restart after the update process is complete.
2. Select USB Flash Drive.
3.SelecttheBIOSupdatele.
•The Save BIOS to DriveoptionallowsyoutosavethecurrentBIOSle.
•Q-FlashonlysupportsUSBashdriveorharddrivesusingFAT32/16/12lesystem.
•IftheBIOSupdateleissavedtoaharddriveinRAID/AHCImodeoraharddriveattached
to an independent SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.
MakesuretheBIOSupdatelematchesyourmotherboardmodel.
•Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.
•DonotremovetheUSBashdriveorharddrivewhenthesystemisupdatingtheBIOS.
Q-Flash Utility v1.05
Model Name : Z97X-Gaming 3
BIOS Version : F2
BIOS Date : 03/25/2014
Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB
Update BIOS From Drive
Save BIOS to Drive
Return to BIOS setup
Select Device
USB Flash Drive
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Step 4:
During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit
screen and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update,
so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.
Step 5:
Select Save & Exit Setup and press <Enter>. And then select Yes to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS
Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts.
Select Yes to load BIOS defaults
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5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
A. Before You Begin
1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR
(Terminate and Stay Resident) programs.This
helps prevent unexpected failures when performing
a BIOS update.
2. If the BIOS is being updated via the Internet, ensure
the Internet connection is stable and do NOT
interrupttheInternetconnection(forexample,avoid
apowerlossorswitchingofftheInternet).Failureto
do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system
that is unable to start.
3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any
BIOSdamageorsystemfailureresultingfromaninadequateBIOSashing.
B. Using @BIOS
•MakesurethattheBIOSletobeashedmatchesyourmotherboardmodel.UpdatingtheBIOS
withanincorrectBIOSlecouldcauseyoursystemnottoboot.
•Do not turn off the system or remove the power during the BIOS update process, or the BIOS may
corrupt and the system may not boot.
IftheBIOSupdateleforyourmotherboardisnotpresentonthe@BIOSserversite,please
manuallydownloadtheBIOSupdatelefromGIGABYTE'swebsiteandfollowtheinstructionsin
"Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.
Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif.
C. After Updating the BIOS
Restart your system after updating the BIOS.
1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update from Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and
thendownloadtheBIOSlethatmatchesyourmotherboardmodel.Followtheon-screen
instructions to complete.
2. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update from File,thenselectthelocationwhereyousavetheBIOSupdateleobtained
from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.
3. Save the Current BIOS File:
Click Save to FiletosavethecurrentBIOSle.
4. Change the Boot-up Logo:
Click Upload new imageinFace-Wizardandyouwillbeabletochangetheboot-uplogo
withyourownpicture,creatingapersonalizedboot-upscreen.ClickBackup current image
to save the currently used boot-up logo.
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5-2 APP Center
GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from
your GIGABYTE motherboard(Note).Usingasimple,unieduserinterface,GIGABYTEAppCenterallowsyou
to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the
apps, drivers, and BIOS.
Running the APP Center
Insert the motherboard driver disk. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE
Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Restart your computer after the installation
is complete. In Desktop mode, click the App Center icon inthenoticationareatolaunchtheAppCenter
utility(Figure1).Onthemainmenu,youcanselectanapptorunorclickLive Update to update an app online.
IftheAppCenterisclosed,youcanrestartitbyclickingtheAppCentericonontheAppsmenu(Figure2).
Figure 2
Figure 1
(Note) AvailableapplicationsinAPPCentermaydifferbymotherboardmodel.Supportedfunctionsofeach
applicationmayalsodifferdependingonmotherboardspecications.
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5-2-1 EasyTune
GIGABYTE'sEasyTuneisasimpleandeasy-to-useinterfacethatallowsuserstone-tunetheirsystemsettings
or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment.
The EasyTune Interface
Tabs Information
Tab Description
The Smart Quick Boost tab provides you with different levels of CPU frequency to choose to
achieve desired system performance. After making changes, be sure to restart your system
for these changes to take effect.
The Advanced CPU OC tab allows you to set CPU base clock, frequency, and voltages,
andintegratedgraphicsfrequency.Youcansavethecurrentsettingstoaprole.Youcan
createupto2proles.
The Advanced DDR OC tab allows you to set the memory clock.
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such
as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do the
overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you fully know each function of EasyTune, or system instability
or other unexpected results may occur.
AvailablefunctionsinEasyTunemaydifferbymotherboardmodel.Grayed-outarea(s)indicatesthat
theitemisnotcongurableorthefunctionisnotsupported.
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5-2-2 System Information Viewer
GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operating system.
You can also display the hardware monitor information on the desktop to view the system status at any time.
The System Information Viewer Interface
Tabs Information
Tab Description
The System Information tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard
and the BIOS version.
The Smart Fan Auto tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode
The Smart Fan Advance tab allows you to adjust the smart fan speed. The fans will run at
different speeds according to system temperatures. Using the Smart Fan option you can
adjustthefan'sworkloadaccordingsystemtemperaturesoryoucanxthefanspeedsusing
the RPM Fixed Mode option. Click the Calibrate button and the fan speed will be shown in
relation to overall fan workload after calibration. The Reset button can revert the fan settings
back to the last saved values.
The System Alerts tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed,
and set temperature/fan speed alarm.
The Record tab allows you to record changes in system voltages, temperatures, and fan
speeds. Please note, the recording will stop if you exit the Record tab during the recording
process.
The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design.
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5-2-3 EZ Setup
TheGIGABYTEEZSetuputilityincludesthefollowing'EZ'setupsapplicationsthatwilloffergreatlysimplied
installand conguration procedures: Disk ModeSwitch, EZ Smart Response, EZ Rapid Start,EZ Smart
Connect, and XHD.
Disk Mode Switch
Disk Mode Switch allows you to switch the operating mode for your hard drive even after it's been installed with
an operating system. Supported operating modes include IDE, AHCI, and RAID. You can select a disk mode
and restart your computer after the selection.
•Native UEFI mode is not supported.
•Be sure to reinstall the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility after you switch the disk mode.
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EZ Smart Response
A. System Requirements
1. An Intel® Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature
2. Intel® Core series processor
3. Intel® SATA controllers set to RAID mode
4. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed(Note1)
5. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD(Note2)
6. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8/Windows 8.1(Note3)
B. Using EZ Smart Response
Select EZ Smart Response and click Create.
To disable this function, click Delete.
IfyouhaveinstalledtheoperatingsystembeforeconguringtheSmartResponseTechnology,all
original data on the SSD will be lost once you enable RAID mode(Note4). It is recommended that you
back up the hard disk before enabling the Smart Response Technology.
(Note1) Beforestart,makesureyouhaveinstalledtheIntel®RapidStorageTechnologyutility(version11.5or
above).
(Note2) TheSSDworksasacacheoftheharddisk.Themaximumcachememorysizeis64GB.Ifyouuse
an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be used for storing your data.
(Note3) TheoperatingsystemmustbeinstalledtotheSATAdisk.
(Note4) RegardlessoftheBIOSsettings,beitIDEorAHCImode,thesystemwillbeforcedtoRAIDmode.
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EZ Rapid Start
A. System Requirements
1. Intel® Rapid Start Technology enabled in BIOS Setup
2. AnSSDwithsizelargerthanthetotalsystemmemory
3. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8/Windows 8.1
4. AHCI/RAID mode supported please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of a RAID array, it
cannot be used to set up and Intel®RapidStartstorepartition);IDEmodenotsupported(Note)
B. Using EZ Rapid Start
Select EZ Rapid Start and click Create. Then install the Intel® Rapid Start Technology utility and restart your
computer to complete.
To disable this function, click Delete.
•Thedefaultcompressedspaceisthesystemmemorysizeplus2GB.Forexample,ifthesystem
memorysizeis8GB,thedefaultcompressedspaceis8GBplus2GB,sotheSSDcapacitywill
decrease by 10 GB. If EZ Rapid Start is disabled, the decreased 10 GB will be returned to the SSD.
•Ifyouwanttoupgradeyoursystemmemory,disableEZRapidStartrstandre-installittoensure
it can work normally.
(Note) IfthemotherboardChipsetsupportsRAID,EZRapidStartwillforcetheIntel® SATA controllers into
RAID mode. If not, the Intel® SATA controllers will be forced into AHCI mode.
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EZ Smart Connect
A. System Requirements
1. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup
2. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8/Windows 8.1
3. Intel® Smart Connect Technology utility installed
4. Properly-working network connection
5. Programs added to the White List must be turned on(Note)
B. Using EZ Smart Connect
Select EZ Smart Connect. Under File Name, select the apps to be auto-updated by Smart Connect. Double-
click the app to add it to the Application permission list.(Double-click toreturntothepreviousdirectory.)
(Note) ThisfeatureworksbestwithprogramsdesignedtoworkautomaticallywiththeInternettoobtaintheir
data such as Outlook®, Windows Live™ Mail, and Seesmic®.
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XHD
With GIGABYTE XHD(Note1),userscanquicklycongureaRAID-readysystemforRAID0orRAID1whena
new SATA drive is added. All with a simple click of a button, XHD helps to enhance your hard drive read/write
performancewithouttheneedforcomplexandtime-consumingcongurations.
A. System Requirements
1. An Intel® Chipset motherboard supporting RAID
2. Intel® SATA controllers set to RAID mode
3. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed
4. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8/Windows 8.1
5. Intel® SATA controller driver installed
B. Using XHD
Select XHD and click Create RAID 0 or Create RAID 1 based on your need(Note2).
(Note1) TheXHDutilityonlysupportstheSATAconnectorscontrolledbytheIntel® Chipset.
(Note2) Exceptfortheoperatingsystemdrive,alldataonotherharddrivewillbedeleted.Backupyourdata
before using the XHD utility.
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5-2-4 Fast Boot
Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot(Note1) interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot
After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system.
The Fast Boot Interface
Using Fast Boot
•BIOS Fast Boot:
This option is the same as the Fast Boot option(Note2) in BIOS Setup. It allows you to enable or disable the
fast boot function to shorten OS boot time.
•AC OFF Mode:
This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option(Note2) in BIOS Setup. It allows you to
selectthesystembootupmodeuponthereturnofanACpowerloss.(Thismodeiscongurableonlywhen
BIOS Fast Boot is set to Fast or Ultra Fast.)
Afteryoucongurethesetting,clickSave to save and click Exit. The settings will take effect on next boot. If you
click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately.
(Note1) ThisfunctionissupportedbyWindows8.1/8only.
(Note2) Formoredetailsaboutthisfunction,refertoChapter2,"BIOSFeatures."
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5-2-5 Smart TimeLock
GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple
rules and options.
The Smart TimeLock Interface
Using Smart TimeLock
Click the lock icon on the bottom left corner and enter the password(Note). Set the time when a user can or
cannot use your computer for weekdays and weekends. The Lock Mode on the bottom right corner allows you
tochoosetoturnoffthecomputeroronlyclosetheInternetconnectionduringthespeciedtimeperiod.Click
Save to save the settings and click Exit to exit.
An alert will appear 15 minutes and 1 minute prior to the default shutdown time. When the alert appears, you
can enter the password to extend the usage time or click Cancel to close the alert. If you respond Cancel, you
will be requested to enter the password to extend the usage time again when the default shutdown time arrives,
or the computer will shutdown right away.
(Note) YoucansettheUserPasswordinthesystemBIOSSetupprogramtopreventthesystemtimebeing
changed by other users.
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5-2-6 Smart Recovery 2
SmartRecovery2allowsyoutobackupapartitionasanimageleeveryhour.Youcanusetheseimagesto
restoreyoursystemorleswhenneeded.
•SmartRecovery2onlysupportsNTFSlesystem.
•You need to select the destination partition in Settingsthersttime
you use Smart Recovery 2.
•The Backup Now button will be available only after you log in
Windows for ten minutes.
•Select the Always run on next reboot checkbox to automatically
enable Smart Recovery2 after system reboot.
Creating a backup:
Click the Settings button on the main menu. In the Settings dialog
box, select the source partition and destination partition and click OK.
The initial backup will start after 10 minutes and regular backup will be
performed hourly. Note: By default, all partitions on the system drive
are selected as the backup source. The backup destination cannot be
on the same partition as the backup source.
Saving the backup to a network location:
If you want to save the backup to a network location, select Browse
network location. Make sure your computer and the computer where
you want to save the backup are in the same domain. Choose the
network location where you want to store the backup and enter the user
name and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.
Recoveringale:
Click the File Recovery button on the main menu. Use the time slider on
the top of the popped out window to select a previous backup time. The
right pane will display the backed-up partitions in the backup destination
(intheMy Backupfolder).Browsetotheleyouwantandcopyit.
The Smart Recovery 2 main menu:
Button Description
Settings Allows you to select the source and destination
partition
Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately
File
Recovery...
Allowsyoutorecoveryourlesfromthebackup
image
System
Recovery...
Allows you to recover your system from the
backup image
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Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2:
Steps:
1. Click the System Recovery button on the main menu.
2. Select the location where your backup is saved.
3. Use the time slider to select a time point.
4. Select a partition backup created on the selected time point and
click Restore.
5. Conrmwhethertorestartyoursystemtoproceedwiththerestore
immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to
the Windows recovery environment. Follow the onscreen instructions
to restore your system.
Allofyourlesandprogramswillbedeletedandreplacedwith
those on the selected backup. If needed, be sure to make a
copy of your data before the restore.
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5-2-7 USB Blocker
GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device
types on your PC. Devices classes that are blocked will be ignored by the operating system.
The USB Blocker Interface
Using USB Blocker
Select the class of USB device that you would like to block or unblocked. Double left-click to change the Blocked
or Unblocked status and click OK. Then enter your password and click OK to complete.
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5-2-8 Smart Switch
GIGABYTE Smart Switch provides you with the conventional Windows start menu, allowing you to easily access
to the apps that you frequently use. You can also select the default screen displayed after you enter Windows.
The Smart Switch Interface
Using Smart Switch
The Smart Switch icon will appear on the bottom left corner of the traditional Windows desktop screen after
Smart Switch is installed. Left-click the icon to see the screen as that shown above and you can set the default
screen displayed after you enter Windows.
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5-2-9 Game Controller
GIGABYTEGameControllerallowsyoutodeneyourownhotkeysandchangethemousesensitivity,helping
you make the most out of your keyboard and mouse in games.
The Game Controller Interface
Using Game Controller:
•Hot Key:
Createmacrocommandsanddeneyourownhotkeystoquicklyperformthefunctionyourwant.
•Speed:
Using the Sniper key you can switch the mouse sensitivity when you are in sniper mode for better sniper
accuracy.
(Note) ItisrecommendedthatGameControllerbeclosedifitviolatestheenduserlicenseagreementof
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Appendix
6-1 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network Manager
The Killer Network Manager allows you to view your network connection status and Internet bandwidth and to
configure your network settings. After installing the LAN driver, you can access the Qualcomm® Atheros Killer
Network Manager in Apps>Qualcomm Atheros or click on the icon in the notification area.
Network Settings
This page allows you to configure your wired network
connection and Internet provider speed.
Applications Page
On the Applications Page configuration screen, you can
set the priority for an application or online game to use the
bandwidth to access the Internet. To change the priority,
use the drop-down menu below the application's/game's
icon to select a priority level. You can change the upload
and download bandwidth for each application as well.
Drag the gray square on the right end of an application
to change the bandwidth.
System Performance
This page allows you to view application traffic of your
system.
Chapter 6 Appendix
Killer Ethernet
This page allows you to check the current status of your
network connection.
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6-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput
High Definition Audio (HD Audio)
HDAudioincludes multiplehigh quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and featuresmultistreaming
capabilitiesthatallowmultipleaudiostreams(inandout)tobesimultaneouslyprocessed.Forexample,userscan
listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. all at the same time.
A. Configuring Speakers
(ThefollowinginstructionsuseWindows8.1astheexampleoperatingsystem.)
•To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the
jack for microphone functionality.
•To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you have to retask one of the audio jacks to be Side speaker
out through the audio driver.
•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
Ifyouwanttomutethebackpanelaudio(onlysupportedwhenusinganHDfrontpanelaudio
module),refertoinstructionsonthenextpage.
Step 1:
After installing the audio driver, restart your computer.
Then switch to Windows desktop mode. The HD Audio
Manager icon will appear in the notification area.
Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager.
(Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudioConfigurations:
Refer to the following for multi-channel speaker configurations.
•2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out.
•4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out.
•5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out.
•7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out.
6-2-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio
The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back
panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel(Note) audio.
The picture to the right shows the default audio jack
assignments.
The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides
jack retasking capability that allows the user to change
thefunctionforeachjack(exceptfortheLineOutjack)
through the audio driver.
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out Line In
Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Mic In
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Step 2:
Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current
connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device
according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK.
Step 3:
On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration
tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo,
Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to
the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then
the speaker setup is completed.
If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module,
to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the
Speaker Configuration tab. On the Connector Settings
dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection
check box. Click OK to complete.
Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner
on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device
advanced settings dialog box. Select the Mute the rear
output device, when a front headphone plugged in check
box. Click OK to complete.
B. Configuring Sound Effect
You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab.
C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module
D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only)D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only)
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(Note) EntertheDigital Output(Optical) screen to configure further settings if you use the S/PDIF Out
connector(s)onthebackpanelfordigitalaudiooutputorentertheDigital Output screen if you use
theinternalS/PDIFOutconnector(SPDIF_O)fordigitalaudiooutput.
The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality.
1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable:
Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.
2. Configuring S/PDIF Out:
On the Digital Output(Optical) screen (Note), click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and
bit depth. Click OK to complete.
Connects to a S/PDIF optical cable
6-2-2 ConguringS/PDIFOut
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6-2-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecording
Step 2:
ConnectyourmicrophonetotheMicinjack(pink)onthe
backpanelortheMicinjack(pink)onthefrontpanel.
Then configure the jack for microphone functionality.
Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and
back panel cannot be used at the same time.
Step 3:
Go to the Microphone screen. Do not mute the recording
volume, or you'll not be able to record the sound. To hear
the sound being recorded during the recording process,
do not mute the playback volume. It is recommended that
you set the volumes at a middle level.
Step 4:
To raise the recording and playback volume for the
microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on
the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the
Microphone Boost level.
Step 1:
Switch to Windows desktop mode. The HD Audio
Manager icon will appear in the notification area.
Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager.
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Step 1:
Switch to Windows desktop mode. Locate the icon
in the notification area and right-click on this icon. Select
Recording Devices.
* Enabling Stereo Mix
If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The
followingstepsexplainhowtoenableStereoMix(whichmaybeneededwhenyouwanttorecordsoundfrom
yourcomputer).
Step 5:
To open the Sounder Recorder, move the mouse
cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen, click the
Start icon to switch to the Startscreen(orpress
theWindows button onthe keyboard). Click the
icon on the bottom left corner of the screen to access
the Apps screen.
Step 6:
On this screen, click Sound Recorder for audio recording.
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Step 4:
Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure
Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the
sound.
6-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder
A. Recording Sound
1. Makesureyouhaveconnectedthesoundinputdevice(e.g.microphone)tothecomputer.
2. To record the audio, click the Start Recording button .
3. To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button .
Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion.
B. Playing the Recorded Sound
You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format.
Step 2:
On the Recording tab, right-click on an empty space and
select Show Disabled Devices.
Step 3:
When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this
item and select Enable. Then set it as the default device.
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After installing the audio driver, you can find the Creative
Software Suite in Apps>Creative.
The Creative Software Suite includes the Creative
Software AutoUpdate, Alchemy, and Sound Blaster
X-Fi MB3.
6-2-5 Creative Software Suite
Creative Alchemy
Through the Creative Alchemy, you can enable EAX effects for your games to obtain the most realistic gaming
experience.
Go to Apps>Creative to launch Creative Alchemy. On the
left panel, select the game for which you want to enable
the EAX effects and add it to the right panel. You will see
the EAX effects are enabled when the game is launched.
Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3
Go to Apps>Creative to open the Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3.
Music:
This page allows you to save your settings on the
SBX PRO STUDIO, SCOUT MODE, VOICEFX, EAX
EFFECTS & EQ, or ADVANCED SETTINGS page to a
profile. You can export your custom settings and share
them with others or import others' custom settings.
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SBX PRO STUDIO:
SBX PRO STUDIO provides you with audio playback
technologies that deliver audio enhancement for your
hardware device. It incorporates five features to allow
you to elevate the overall audio experience according to
your environments.
• CRYSTALIZER
Makes the music sound as good as the artist
originally intended and adds an enhanced level of
realism for movies and games.
SCOUT MODE:
This page allows you to enable or disable Scout Mode.
This feature enables you to hear your opponents from
further away in FPS games, giving you a distinct tactical
advantage in combat. You can set hot keys which can be
used enable or disable this feature during games.
VOICEFX:
Morphs your voice into different characters and accents.
• SURROUND
Provides immersion control to enhance the natural sense of audio depth and spaciousness by creating
virtual surround sound channels.
• BASS
This feature is available only when a stereo speaker or headphone is installed. It fills in the missing low
frequency tones and gives the extra impact for a better entertainment experience. The Crossover Frequency
feature is available only when a 2-channel stereo speaker system is installed.
• DIALOG PLUS
Enhances the voices in movies for clearer dialog, allowing the listener to hear the dialog over the rest of
the soundtrack and over ambient noise in the listening environment.
• SMART VOLUME
Addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes during playback and between songs by automatically
and continuously measuring volume, and intelligently applying gain and attenuation to compensate for
those changes.
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EAX EFFECTS & EQ:
This panel allows you to enable EAX effects and adjust
the strength of certain frequencies for your audio signals.
ADVANCED SETTING:
This page allows you to set the output device to speakers
or headphones and set up your speaker/headphone
configurations.(Note:Speakersandheadphonescannot
be used at the same time. When the headphone function
is selected, the sound will come out only from the front
lineoutorrearheadphonejack.)
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6-3 Troubleshooting
6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions
To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's
website.
Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down?
A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still
on.
Q: How do I clear the CMOS values?
A: FormotherboardsthathaveaClearCMOSbutton,pressthisbuttontocleartheCMOSvalues(beforedoingthis,please
turnoffthecomputerandunplugthepowercord).FormotherboardsthathaveaClearCMOSjumper,refertotheinstruc-
tions in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If your board doesn't have this jumper/button, refer to the
instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop
supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute.
Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I have turned my speaker to the maximum volume?
A: Makesureyourspeakerisequippedwithaninternalamplier.Ifnot,tryaspeakerwithpower/amplier.
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6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure
If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the
problem.
START
A
Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and
power cord etc.
Isolate the short circuit.
Secure the CPU cooler
on the CPU. Connect the
CPU cooler power cable
to the motherboard.
Correctly insert the
memory into the memory
socket.
(Continued...)
Yes
Theproblemisveriedandsolved.
Theproblemisveriedandsolved.
Theproblemisveriedandsolved.
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the
12V power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.
Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or
other metal objects.
Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely. Is the
power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN
header properly?
Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot.
Make sure the graphics card is securely seated in the
expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached.
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If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer
for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our
customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible.
The power supply, CPU or
CPU socket might fail.
The keyboard or keyboard
connector might fail.
END
A
Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart
the computer.
The graphics card,
expansion slot, or monitor
might fail.
The hard drive, connector,
or cable might fail.
No
Theproblemisveriedandsolved.
Theproblemisveriedandsolved.
Theproblemisveriedandsolved.
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one
(installonedeviceatonetimeandthenbootthesystemtoseeifthe
deviceworkssuccessfully).
Press<Delete>toenterBIOSSetup.Select"LoadOptimizedDefaults."
Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
Check if there is display on your monitor.
When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running?
Check if the keyboard is working properly.
No
Theproblemisveriedandsolved.
Yes
Turnoffthecomputerandconnecttheharddrive(s).Checkifthesystem
can boot successfully.
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Regulatory Statements
Regulatory Notices
This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted
toathirdpartynorbeusedforanyunauthorizedpurpose.Contraventionwillbeprosecuted.Webelievethatthe
information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however,
assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is
subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE.
Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment
In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations
forRoHS(RestrictionofCertainHazardousSubstancesinElectricalandElectronicEquipment)andWEEE
(WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment)environmentaldirectives,aswellasmostmajorworldwidesafety
requirements.Topreventreleasesofharmfulsubstancesintotheenvironmentandtomaximizetheuseofour
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.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement
GIGABYTEproductshavenotintendedtoaddandsafefromhazardoussubstances(Cd,Pb,Hg,Cr+6,PBDE
andPBB).ThepartsandcomponentshavebeencarefullyselectedtomeetRoHSrequirement.Moreover,weat
GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement
GIGABYTEwillfulfillthenationallawsasinterpretedfromthe2002/96/ECWEEE(WasteElectricalandElectronic
Equipment)directive.TheWEEEDirectivespecifiesthetreatment,collection,recyclinganddisposalofelectric
and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected
separately, and disposed of properly.
WEEE Symbol Statement
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
centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your
local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details
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-savingfeaturesofthisproduct(whereapplicable),recyclingtheinnerandouterpackaging(including
shippingcontainers)thisproductwasdeliveredin,andbydisposingoforrecyclingusedbatteriesproperly.
With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic
equipment,minimizetheuseoflandfillsforthedisposalof"endoflife"products,andgenerallyimproveour
qualityoflifebyensuringthatpotentiallyhazardoussubstancesarenotreleasedintotheenvironmentandare
disposed of properly.
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FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)
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.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices / Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseinterference,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.
Sonfonctionnement est soumisaux deux conditionssuivantes : (1) cet appareilne doit pascauser
d'interférenceet(2)cetappareildoitacceptertouteinterférence,notammentlesinterférencesquipeuvent
affecter son fonctionnement.
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Contact Us
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Address: No.6, Bao Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien Dist.,
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