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1. 1 ATX_12V_2X4 11 SPDIF_O 2 ATX 12 F_USB30_1 F_USB30_2 3 CPU_FAN 13 F_USB1 F_USB2 4 SYS_FAN1 2 3 14 TPM 5 CPU_OPT 15 THB_C 6 SATA EXPRESS 16 LPT 7 SATA3 0 1 2131415 17 COMA 8 M2A_32G 18 BAT 9 F_ PANEL 19 CLR_CMOS 10 F_AUDIO e First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect e 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 e 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 13 f Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices 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 on the motherboard Before connecting the power connector first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed The power connector possesses a foolproof design Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in
2. Pin No Definition sama 54 1 GND aa ATA 2 TXP T eA e a T 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot plugging for the SATA ports refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Peripherals SATA EB Configuration for more information 8 M2A_32G M 2 Socket 3 Connector The M 2 connectors support M 2 SATA SSDs and M 2 PCle SSDs and support RAID configuration through the Intel Chipset Please note that an M 2 PCle SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M 2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive and can only be used to build a RAID set with UEFI Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set for instructions on configuring a RAID array 80A 60A 42A Follow the steps below to correctly install an M 2 SSD in the M2A_32G 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 screw the nut first 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 EB 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 gt gt When installing different types of M 2 SSDs including SATA SSDs PCle x4 SSDs and PCle x2 SSDs be sure to refer to the supported configurations in the tables below according to the operating mode of your SATA controller AHC
3. EasyTune Easy RAID Fast Boot Smart TimeLock Smart Keyboard Smart Backup System Information Viewer USB Blocker Support for Q Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton Internet Security OEM version Intel Smart Response Technology cFosSpeed TO Operating System Support for Windows 10 8 1 7 ATX Form Factor 30 5cm x 22 5cm GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product related information without prior notice 1 3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU A e Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage e Locate the pin one of the CPU The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket e 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 e Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the sta
4. 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 GA Z170XP SLI Motherboard Layout cccccscesccssseecsssscssseessstecestesesesessersaseeeasen 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ccccccccccccsssccsssscsscsssecsscscsecseeessessssessessssesaseeseesas 5 11 IAStAN ALON PRECAUTIONS ssnessesmissscnncsnennnsisasinnn 9 t2 Produci SPCCiIICAUONS sssusa R 6 13 Installing the CPU and CPU COOlET siussssneraisirnaninii 9 14 installing the MeMo sressarbnissnsesnssaina aie reece nscsnaaees 9 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card xccccisecaiwesscassarescasestecosvedeshiveadcaasnsscadesdeanesniccaees 10 1 6 Setting up AMD CrossFire NVIDIA SLI Configuration ccccsceeeen 10 1 7 Back Panel Connector ccccceccscsscssescsessssessssesecsesseessessssseessesesseeessseesass 11 1 8 Internal GHG SIONS sacusnorssinesanesensnesnaraesenensiuansinuenasnatinncaaveanencimenapapeaceneteinsatie 13 Chapter 2 BIOS SOU ate ccecsacisaensrsateccassanosdavnalsasateanngntsicednocatsdenieaseassaccssacsansivadsacetvacaasers 21 2 1 Startup SCreeN ae eee eer ee ene eee ee 21 Yam 8 erence e E een ey oer ee eee ee eee ee 22 29 OVSE MOMA csan aseusans cau tabeuasadedsasacnendetncestetan 28 24 BIOO FEIOS esiseina EEN ETE 29 LS Penpals N 32 2 G E E E E toast 34 20 POWverManagemei essan 35 o ASO E mates a titan
5. gt gt Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show No at next boot Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard Cl header If the system chassis cover is removed this field will show Yes otherwise it will show 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 25 CPU Vcore CPU VRIN DRAM Channel A B Voltage 3 3V 5V 12V CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages CPU System Temperature Displays current CPU system temperature CPU CPU OPT System Fan Speed Displays current CPU CPU_OPT system fan SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN3 speeds CPU System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU system temperature When temperature exceeds the threshold BIOS will emit warning sound Options are Disabled default 60 C 140 F 70 C 158 F 80 C 176 F 90 C 194 F 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 fan connection when this occurs 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 gt gt Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature You can adjust the fan s
6. GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64 bit select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64 bit installation disk and is prefixed with UEFI string Hard Drive CD DVD ROM Drive Floppy Drive Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type such as hard drives optical drives floppy disk drives and devices that support Boot from LAN function etc Press lt Enter gt on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that are connected This item is present only if at least one device for this type is installed Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST Default On Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter BIOS Setup After configuring this item set the password s under the Administrator Password User Password item gt gt Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program gt gt System Apassword 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 GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up Default Enabled Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed Default Disabled 29 SATA Su
7. adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 26 v 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 gt gt Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 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 gt gt Normal Allows the fan to run at different sp
8. all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected To prevent damage to the motherboard do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface Do not place the computer system in a high temperature or wet environment Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product please consult a certified computer technician If you use an adapter extension power cable or power strip ensure to consult with its installation and or grounding instructions CPU Support for Intel Core i7 processors Intel Core i5 processors Intel Core i3 processors Intel Pentium processors Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list L3 cache varies with CPU LQ Chipset Intel Z170 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory Due to a Windows 32 bit operating system limitation when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed the actual memory size displayed will be l
9. fan be installed inside the chassis CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 2 3 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 74 cND SYS_FAN1 1 GND 2 12V 2 Speed Control CPU_FAN 3 Sones 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 4 VCC SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 e 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 e These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers 14 5 6 T 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 sure to connect it in the correct orientation the black connector wire is the ground wire The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design Pin No Definition i 1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC SATA EXPRESS SATA Express Connector Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device 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 RAID 5 and RAID 10 Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set for instructions on configuring a RAID array
10. graphics cards Note The bridge connector s may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards 10 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 Configure SLI Surround Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled version Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire EB Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver SLI technology 1 7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2 0 1 1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS 2 mouse or keyboard D Sub Port The D Sub port supports a 15 pin D Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60 Hz the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used Connect a monitor that supports D Sub connection to this port DVI D Port o The DVI D port conforms to the DVI D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60 Hz the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used Connect a monitor that supports DVI D connection to this port USB Type C Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 3 0 2 0 specification Use this port for USB devic
11. in MAIN MENU Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings you are ready to install the operating system Installing Windows As some operating systems already include Intel SATA RAID AHCI driver you do not need to install separate RAID AHCI driver during the Windows installation process After the operating system is installed we recommend that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using Xpress Install to ensure system performance and compatibility If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional SATA RAID AHCI driver during the OS installation process please refer to the steps below 1 Copy the IRST x64 or IRST x86 folder depending on your OS version under the Boot folder in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive 2 Boot from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps When the screen requesting you to load the driver appears select Browse 3 Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the folder IRST x64 or IRST x86 that you previously copied 4 When a screen as shown select Intel Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation Please visit GIGABYTE s website for details on configuring a RAID array 39 3 2 Drivers Installation e Before installing the drivers first install the operating system The following instructions use EB Wind
12. 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 for RoHS Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment and WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment environmental directives as well as most major worldwide safety requirements To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life product Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances Cd Pb Hg Cr 6 PBDE and PBB The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement Moreover we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 200
13. information on LAN configuration and related configuration options saga GIGABYTE UEFI DuaIBIOS System BIOS Power HSI Information Features Peripherals Chipset Management Save amp Exit English Q Flash oF VT d Note Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Default Disabled Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function Default Enabled DVMT Pre Allocated Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size Options are 32M 512M Default 64M lt DVMT Total Gfx Mem Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics Options are 128M 256M MAX Default 256M Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in audio card instead of using the onboard audio set this item to Disabled Audio DSP Enables or disables the DSP functionality of the PCH audio unit Default Disabled PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in network card instead of using the onboard LAN set this item to Disabled Wake on LAN Enables or disables the wake on LAN function Default Enabled High Precision Timer Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer HPET in the operating system Default Enabled Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more
14. or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN storage device and graphics controllers gt gt Disabled Disables option ROM gt gt Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only gt gt UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only Default This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server Default Disabled lpv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password Press lt Enter gt on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup Differing from the user password the administrator password allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings User Password Allows you to configure a user password Press lt Enter gt on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You must ent
15. reduce the current Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto No of CPU Cores Enabled t Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel multi core CPU the number of CPU cores may vary by CPU Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Hyper Threading Technology 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 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Enhanced Halt C1E te Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function a CPU power saving function in system halt state When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting 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 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto C6 C7 State Support Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6 C7 mode in system halt state When enabled th
16. the correct orientation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU If the 12V power connector is not connected the computer will not start To meet expansion requirements it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system ao ATX_12V_2X4 BE Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 5 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 2 GND Only for 2x4 pin12V 6 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 3 GND 7 12V 4 GND 8 12V ATX Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 5V 16 PS_ON soft On Off 5 GND 17 GND 6 5V 18 GND 7 GND 19 GND 8 Power Good 20 5V 9 5VSB stand by 5V 21 5V 10 12V 22 5V 11 12V Only for 2x12 pin 23 5V Only for 2x12 pin ATX ATX 12 3 3V Only for 2x12 pin 24 GND Only for 2x12 pin ATX ATX 3 4 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 2 3 Fan Headers All fan headers on this motherboard are 4 pin Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design When connecting a fan cable be sure to connect it in the correct orientation the black connector wire is the ground wire The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design For optimum heat dissipation it is recommended that a system
17. the profile you wish to load and then press lt Enter gt to complete You can select Select File in HDD FDD USB to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked properly last known good record 37 Chapter 3 Appendix 3 1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard 22 2 23 24 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard Size of the smallest Number of hard Number of hard drives Size of the drive drives 1 Size of drives 2 Size of the smallest drive the smallest drive smallest drive Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes Yes Before you begin please prepare the following items e Atleast two SATA hard drives or M 2 SSDs 1 to ensure optimal performance it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity t e AWindows setup disk e Motherboard driver disk e AUSB thumb drive Configuring SATA Controllers A Installing hard drives Connect the SATA signal cables to SATA hard drives and the SATA ports on the motherboard Then connect the power connectors from your power supply to the hard drives Or install your M 2 SSD s on the motherboard M 2 connector s B Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setu
18. we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy saving features of this product where applicable recycling the inner and outer packaging including shipping containers this product was delivered in and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly With your help we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of end of life products and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly 41 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 followi
19. with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction e Itis recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Load Optimized Defaults section in this chapter or introductions of the battery clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values 2 1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots Sample BIOS Version D19 GIGABYTE insiston Ultra Durable Function Keys e When the system is not stable as usual select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults e The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version 21 2 2 MLI T GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS System BIOS Power Mees Information Features Peripherals Chipset Management English ESH I T Current Status CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Z t Click Select Item Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore nformat ion n FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit This section provides information on the BIOS version CPU base clock CPU frequency memory frequency total memory size CPU temperature and CPU voltage Whether the system will work stably wit
20. 2 GND 0 5 3 LFRAME 13 NC 4 No Pin 14 NC 5 LRESET 15 SB3V 6 NC 16 SERIRQ 7 LAD3 17 GND 8 LAD2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK 15 THB_C Thunderbolt Add in Card Connector This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add in card Pin No Definition 5 1 GPIOA ap hai UE ready 2 GPIOB 3 N SLP S3 Supports a Thunderbolt add in card 4 N_ 54_S5 5 GND 16 LPT Parallel Port Header The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable For purchasing the optional LPT port cable please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 STB 14 GND 2 AFD 15 PD6 25 1 3 PDO 16 GND 5 PD1 18 GND 26 2 6 INIT 19 ACK 7 PD2 20 GND 8 SLIN 21 BUSY 9 PD3 22 GND 10 GND 23 PE 141 PD4 24 NoPin 12 GND 25 SLCT 13 PDS 26 GND 19 17 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 Definition Pin No Definition 1 NDCD 6 NDSR 9 1 2 NSIN 7 NRTS 10 3 NSOUT 8 NCTS 4 NDTR 9 NRI 5 GND 10 No Pin 18 BAT Battery The battery provides power to keep the values such as BIOS configurations date and time information in the CMOS when th
21. 2 96 EC WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment collection recycling and disposal of electric 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 f 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
22. 2 Socket 3 Connector for SATA hard drive and M 2 SSD configuration tables 90 Name item and press lt Enter gt Then select a RAID level RAID levels supported include RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and RAID 5 the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed Next use the down arrow key to move to Select Disks 4 Under Select Disks item select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array Press the lt Space gt key on the hard drives to be selected selected hard drives are marked with X Then set the stripe block size The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB Once you have selected the stripe block size set the volume capacity 5 After setting the capacity move to Create Volume and press lt Enter gt to begin 6 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 lt Enter gt on the volume to check for information on RAID level stripe block size array name and array capacity etc C 2 Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non RAID configuration Step 1 After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins look for a message which says Press lt Ctrl I gt to enter Configuratio
23. GA 2170XP SLI User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME Z17XPSL 1001R For more product details please visit GIGABYTE s website To reduce the impacts on global warming the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment Declaration of Conformity We Manufacturer Importer G B T Technology Trading GMbH Address Bullenkoppel 16 22047 Hamburg Germany Declare that the product Product Type Motherboard Product Name GA 7170XP SLI conforms with the essential requirements of the following directives I 2004 108 EC EMC Directive KX Conduction amp Radiated Emissions EN 55022 2010 XX Immunity EN 55024 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 EN 61000 3 3 2008 KX Power line harmonics IX Power line flicker I 2006 95 EC LVD Directive XX Safety EN60950 1 2006 A12 2011 XX 2011 65 EU RoHS Directive XX Restriction of use of certain This product does not contain any of the restricted substances in electronic equipment substances listed in Annex Il in concentrations and applications banned by the directive CE CE marking Signature Timmy Huang Stamp Date Jul 16 2015 Name Timmy Huang Copyright DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a C Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 626 854 9338 626 854 9326 hereby dec
24. I Express x16 slot running at x4 PCIEX4 The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_2 slot When the PCIEX1_2 slot is populated the PCIEX4 slot will operate at up to x1 mode 2 x PCI Express x1 slots All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3 0 standard 2 x PCI slots fi Multi Graphics on Technology Support for 3 Way 2 Way AMD CrossFire and 2 Way NVIDIA SLI Technology Storage Interface Chipset 1 x M 2 Socket 3 connector 3 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb s connectors Support for RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 Refer to 1 8 Internal Connectors for the supported configurations with the M 2 SATA Express and SATA connectors K USB Chipset 7 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 3 ports on the back panel 4 ports available through the internal USB headers 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 2 ports on the back panel 4 ports available through the internal USB headers Chipset ASMedia ASM1142 chip 1x USB Type C port on the back panel with USB 3 1 support 1x USB 3 1 port on the back panel wae Internal go l Connectors a Back Panel ca Connectors eee eh SE SE SEE SE OHH HHH HHH HHH HH HF HF HF HF HF H 1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M 2 Socket 3 connector 3 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header CPU_OPT 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel he
25. I mode or RAID mode e AHCI mode Connector SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 Type of SSD SATA SSD PCle x4 SSD PCle x2 SSD v Supported X Not supported e RAID mode Connector SATA3_0 SATA3 _1 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 Type of SSD SATA SSD Pole x4 SSD T ET v Supported X Not supported 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 PLED Power Switch Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch e HD Hard Drive Activity LED Blue Chassis Intrusion Header PWR_LED PWR_LED PWR_LED 20 19 e PLED PWR_LED Power LED Yellow Purple System Status LED S0 On 3 S4 S5 Off e PW Power Switch Red Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the system is operating The LED is off when the system is in S3 S4 sleep state or powered off S5 Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Power Management for more information e SPEAK Speaker Orange Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel The system r
26. OS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth Please visit GIGABYTE s website for details on hardware installation The four DDR4 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following gt gt Channel A DDR4_2 DDR4_4 gt Channel B DDR4_1 DDR4_3 gt Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR4 4 DDR4 2 DDR4 3 DDR4_1 2 Modules DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS 4 Modules DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS SS Single Sided DS Double Sided No Memory Due to CPU limitations read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode 1 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed 2 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules it is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used and installed in the same colored sockets 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card A e Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage 1 6 Setting up AMD CrossFire NVIDIA SLI Configur
27. ader 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S PDIF Out header 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 headers 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module TPM header 1 x Thunderbolt add in card connector 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse port 1 x D Sub port 1 x DVI D port 1 xX HDMI port 1 x USB Type C port with USB 3 1 support 1 x USB 3 1 port 3 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x RJ 45 port 6 x audio jacks Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Line In Line Out Mic In gt 1 0 Controller iTE I O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU System 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 Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install BIOS Ss 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS PnP 1 0a DMI 2 7 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS 2 7 ACPI 5 0 Unique Features H Bundled Software Support for APP Center Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications 3D OSD BIOS Ambient LED AutoGreen Cloud Station
28. age power consumption and heat production Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Extreme Memory Profile X M P ote2 Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module s to enhance memory performance when enabled gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings gt gt Profile2 Mote 2 Uses Profile 2 settings 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 The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile X M P 2 System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency MHz The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu Memory Boot Mode te 2 Provides memory detection and training methods gt gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default gt Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot Memory Enhancement Settings Provides three different memory performance enhancement settings Normal basic performance Enhance
29. ation A System Requirements Windows 10 8 1 7 operating system ACrossFire SLI supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver CrossFire SLI ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver Current GPUs that support 3 Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800 HD 4800 HD 5800 series and AMD Radeon HD 6800 HD 6900 HD 7800 and HD 7900 series For the latest GPU support information please refer to the AMD website CrossFire SLI bridge connectors Apower supply with sufficient power is recommended Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement 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 Express x16 slots Step 2 Insert the CrossFire 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 Configuring the Graphics Card Driver 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 has more than two CrossFire cards select the GPU combination you want to use and click Apply Available combination options are dependent on the number of
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31. components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge ESD Prior to installation carefully read the user s manual and follow these procedures Prior to installation make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard Prior to installation do not remove or break motherboard S N Serial Number sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer These stickers are required for warranty validation Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard make sure they are connected tightly and securely When handling the motherboard avoid touching any metal leads or connectors It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard CPU or memory If you do not have an ESD wrist strap keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard make sure the power supply has been turned off Before turning on the power make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard Before using the product please verify that
32. d Stability and Enhanced Performance Default Normal Note 1 This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website Note 2 This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature 24 gt Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Memory Multiplier Tweaker Channel Interleaving Rank interleaving and memory timing settings below to be configurable Options are Auto default Manual Advanced Manual Profile DDR Voltage When using a non XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile X M P is set to Disabled the value is displayed according to your memory specification When Extreme Memory Profile X M P is set to Profile1 or Profile2 the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the XMP memory Memory Multiplier Tweaker Provides different levels of memory auto tuning Default Auto 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 automatically configure this setting 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 t
33. d set the date and time as following gt gt Wake up day Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month gt gt Wake up hour minute second Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically Note When using this function avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power or the settings may not be effective RC6 Render Standby Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption Default Enabled Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function ASPM Default Disabled PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default Enabled PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset s PCI Express bus This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default Enabled DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default Enabled 36 2 8 Save amp Exit GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS System Power Hi IoT Information Peripherals Chipset Management English Save amp Exit Setup Boot Override FAT167 32 F
34. e 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 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website Pe v C8 State Support Nt Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption The C8 state is a more enhanced power saving state than C6 C7 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Package C State Limit te Allows you to specify the C state limit for the processor Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Thermal Monitor te 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 automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU EIST Function Enables or disables Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology EIST Depending on CPU loading Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease aver
35. e 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 Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder making them short for 5 seconds 3 Replace the battery 4 Plug in the power cord and restart your computer e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery A e Replace the battery with an equivalent one Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model e 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 e When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the negative side of the battery the positive side should face up e Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations 19 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults To clear the CMOS values use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds CH Open Normal CH Short Clear CMOS Values e Always turn off your computer and un
36. e first display Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function b gt Off Disables this function gt gt Still Mode The LEDs stay constantly on Default gt Beat Mode The brightness of the LED changes according to the music rhythm gt Pulse Mode The brightness of the LED changes slowly and smoothly like breath Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard mouse to be used in MS DOS Default Enabled XHCI Hand off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand off support Default Disabled USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices Default Enabled USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M 2 PCle SSD if installed 99 v v Trusted Computing 2 0 This sub menu appears only when Intel Platform Trust Technology is set to Enabled Security Device Support Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module TPM Default Enable TPM 20 InterfaceType Allows you to select the communication interface for the TPM 2 0 device Set to External TPM2 0 if you install an Infineon TPM 2 0 module optional Default PTT Device Select Allows you to select whether to support TPM 1 2 or TPM 2 0 device Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Defau
37. eeds according to the system temperature You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed This item is configurable only when 3rd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C Miscellaneous Settings Max Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1 Gen 2 or Gen 3 Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance Default Disabled IT 2 3 System Information GIGABYTE UEFI DualBlOS System BIOS Power Hi IT Information Features Peripherals Chipset Management English System Information Model Name BIOS Version BIOS Date BIOS ID BAOSAGOR System Language English Administrator 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 CF CF System Language Selects the default language used by t
38. eiving is occurring Green 100 Mbps data rate On No data transmission or receiving is occurring Off 10 Mbps data rate LAN Port Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack Orange Use this audio jack to connect center subwoofer speakers in a 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Rear Speaker Out Jack Black Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 7 1 channel audio configuration Side Speaker Out Jack Gray Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Line In Jack Blue The line in jack Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive walkman etc Line Out Jack Green The line out jack This jack supports audio amplifying function For better sound quality it is recommended that you connect your headphone speaker to this jack actual effects may vary by the device being used Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2 channel speaker This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Mic In Jack Pink The Mic in jack device and then remove it from the motherboard j When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector first remove the cable from your e 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 1 8 Internal Connectors CL H
39. eports system startup status by issuing a beep code One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup 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 e RES Reset Switch Green Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart e Cl Chassis Intrusion Header Gray Connects to the chassis intrusion switch sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch sensor e NC Orange No Connection reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis EB The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power switch front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly 10 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio HD and AC 97 audio You may connect 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 dama
40. er the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup However the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all To cancel the password press lt Enter gt on the password item and when requested for the password enter the correct one first When prompted for a new password press lt Enter gt without entering any password Press lt Enter gt again when prompted to confirm NOTE Before setting the User Password be sure to set the Administrator Password first aTa 2 5 Peripherals GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS System Metal Information Peripherals Chipset Management Save amp Exit English Q F lash Intel Platform Trust Technology PTT USB Storage Devices Select Screen Tl Click Select Item m ros fare en FAT16 32 Format Only ot was ut Sa ea Sule sul Sul al e3 o won NN N Intel Platform Trust Technology PTT Enables or disables Intel PTT Technology Default Disabled Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics gt gt IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display PCle 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display Default gt gt PCle 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display gt gt PCle 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as th
41. es USB 3 0 2 0 Port The USB 3 0 port supports the USB 3 0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices USB 3 1 Port The USB 3 1 port supports the USB 3 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 3 0 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices Use this port for USB devices Note The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter 11 HDMI Port Hi Jr The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD HigH DeFINiTion muttimenia inerrace Master Audio formats It also supports up to 192KHz 24bit 8 channel LPCM audio output You can use this port to connect your HDMI supported monitor The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160 24 Hz but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used e To set up a triple display configuration you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first e After installing the HDMI device make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI The item name may differ depending on your operating system 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 Connection Speed LED Activity LED Connection Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or rec
42. ess than the size of the physical memory installed Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR4 2133 MHz memory modules Support for ECC UDIMM 1Rx8 2Rx8 memory modules operate in non ECC mode Support for non ECC UDIMM 1Rx8 2Rx8 1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile XMP memory modules Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules p Onboard Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support 1x D Sub port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60 Hz 1x DVI D port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60 Hz The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter 1x HDMI port supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 24 Hz Support for HDMI 1 4 version Support for up to 3 displays at the same time Maximum shared memory of 512 MB Audio o Realtek ALC1150 codec High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Support for S PDIF Out al LAN W Expansion Slots Intel GbE LAN chip 10 100 1000 Mbit 1 x PCI Express x16 slot running at x16 PCIEX16 For optimum performance if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot 1 x PCI Express x16 slot running at x8 PCIEX8 The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot When the PCIEX8 slot is populated the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode 1 x PC
43. ge it For HD Front Panel Audio For AC 97 Front Panel Audio Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 2 GND 2 GND 3 MIC2R 3 MIC Power 4 ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2 R 5 Line Out R 6 Sense 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 NoPin 8 NoPin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out L 10 Sense 10 NC e Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously EQ e The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default e 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 17 11 SPDIF_O S PDIF Out Header This header supports digital S PDIF Out and connects a S PDIF digital audio cable provided by expansion cards for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards For example some graphics cards may require you to use a S PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time For information about connecting the S PDIF digital audio cable carefully read the manua
44. h the overclock overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall A system configurations Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in damage 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 other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values gt M IT Current Status This screen provides information on CPU memory frequencies parameters gt Advanced Frequency Settings Performance Upgrade Provides you with five different overclocking configurations Options are 20 Upgrade 40 Upgrade 60 Upgrade 80 Upgrade 100 Upgrade Default Auto CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0 01 MHz increments Default Auto Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications Host Clock Value This value changes with the CPU Base Clock setting lt CPU Upgrade X Allows you to set the CPU frequency Options may vary depending on the CPU being used Default Auto CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU freq
45. he BIOS System Date Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date and year Use lt Enter gt to switch between the Month Date and Year fields and use the lt Page Up gt or lt Page Down gt key to set the desired 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 lt Enter gt to switch between the Hour Minute and Second fields and use the lt Page Up gt or lt Page Down gt key to set the desired value Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used If no password is set the default will display as Administrator The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all 28 2 4 BIOS Features GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS System BIOS Power O S Information Features Peripherals Chipset Management English Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 UEFI PNY Lovely Partition 1 PN 1 FAT16 32 Format Only Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with UEFI string on the boot device list To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning select the device prefixed with UEFI string Or if you want to install an operating system that supports
46. he BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Channel A B Memory Sub Timings This sub menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory This sub menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when 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 by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values gt gt CF v Advanced Voltage Settings Advanced Power Settings CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load Line Calibration for the CPU Vcore voltage Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel s specifications Default Auto VAXG Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load Line Calibration for the CPU VAXG voltage Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel s specifications Default Auto PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status Default
47. information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website 34 2 7 Power Management GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS System P eA pe Information Peripherals Chipset AC BACK Always Off en FAT16 32 Format Only AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss gt gt Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default gt gt Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power gt gt Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 keyboard wake up event Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Any Key Press any key to turn on the system gt gt Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system gt Password Set a password with 1 5 characters to turn on the system Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password Press lt Enter gt on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press lt Enter gt to accept To turn on the system enter the password and press lt Enter gt Note To cancel the password press lt Enter gt on this item When prompted for the password press lt Enter gt again without entering the pass
48. l for your expansion card Pin No Definition Oo 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 12 F_USB30_1 F_USB30_2 USB 3 0 2 0 Headers The headers conform to USB 3 0 2 0 specification and each header can provide two USB ports For purchasing the optional 3 5 front panel that provides two USB 3 0 2 0 ports please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 20 1 VBUS 11 D2 2 SSRX1 12 D2 3 SSRX1 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2 5 SSTX1 15 SSTX2 6 SSTX1 16 GND 11 10 7 GND 17 SSRX2 8 D1 18 SSRX2 9 D1 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin 13 F_USB1 F_USB2 USB 2 0 1 1 Headers The headers conform to USB 2 0 1 1 specification Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 9 i 1 Power 5V 6 USB DY 10 2 2 Power 5V T GND 3 USB DX 8 GND 4 USB DY 9 No Pin 5 USB DX 10 NC e Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB 2 0 1 1 header e 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 14 TPM Trusted Platform Module Header You may connect a TPM Trusted Platform Module to this header Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 2 1 LCLK 11 LADO 2 GND 1
49. lags omen aetna ee anraeysinente 37 RAST PNY chs ap genet atnescensec a A A ace E 38 3 1 Configuring a RAID SOU csesccscscccascctccscaseceseasterasaiescecastscansddeceneceeatacdecdeieuatetens 38 3 2 Drivers Installation cccccssssssssscssessssssssesssssserseessesessesseseseesrsasseseesansess 40 Regulatory Stale mEN Senses ai ie nna ee ee eee 41 OCS e E 44 Table of Contents GA Z170XP SLI Motherboard Layout KB MS USB E ena IETS ATX_12V_2X4 po CPU_OPT SYS_FAN3 LGA1151 amp LK tT 5 Oar ER TYPEC _ ASMedia Rusie ASM1142 HDMI USB30_LAN SYS_FAN1 lt AUDIO 7 mmm PCIEX1_1 GbELANL pciexig GA Z170XP SLI PCIEX1 2 Super O amet PCI Intel Z170 eT c9 SATA EXPRESS PCIEX8 SATA SATA EXPRESS PCle to M_BI me erage oe B_BIOS PCIEX4 CATH CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O0 F_USB1 ico cj eee e e e ee F_AUDIO COMA LPT TPM F_USB2 SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL Box Contents vI GA Z170XP SLI motherboard VI Four SATA cables VI Motherboard driver disk VM 1 O Shield VI User s Manual MI One 2 Way SLI bridge connector MI Quick Installation Guide Vl One G Connector 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 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1 1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and
50. lares that the product Product Name Motherboard Model Number GA Z170XP SLI Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature Eric Lu Date Jul 16 2015 2015 GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD All rights reserved The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission For quick set up of the product read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product m In order to assist in the use of this product carefully read the User s Manual m 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
51. lt Auto Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port Default Enabled Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port Default Enabled Intel R Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel BIOS Guard feature which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks SATA Configuration SATA Controller s Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers Default Enabled SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode gt gt RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller gt gt AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug Default Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature ALPM Aggressive Link Power Management for the Chipset SATA controllers Default Enabled Port 0 1 2 3 4 5 Enables or disables each SATA port Default Enabled Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port Default Disabled External SATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices Default Disabled NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M 2 NVME PCle SSD if installed Intel R Ethernet Network Connection This sub menu provides
52. n Utility Press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt to enter the RAID Configuration Utility 2 After you press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt the MAIN MENU screen will appear If you want to create a RAID array select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press lt Enter gt 3 After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen enter a volume name with 1 16 letters letters cannot be special characters under the Name item and press lt Enter gt Then select a RAID level RAID levels supported include RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and RAID 5 the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed Press lt Enter gt to proceed 4 Under Disks item select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array If only two hard drives are installed they will be automatically assigned to the array Set the stripe block size if necessary The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB Once you have selected the stripe block size press lt Enter gt 5 Enter the array capacity and press lt Enter gt Finally press lt Enter gt on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume press lt Y gt to confirm or lt N gt to cancel 6 When completed you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK VOLUME INFORMATION section including the RAID level stripe block size array name and array capacity etc To exit the RAID BIOS utility press lt Esc gt or select 6 Exit
53. nables booting from the network This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast Next Boot After AC Power Loss gt gt Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power Default gt gt Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast Windows 8 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed Default Other OS CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM Compatibility Support Module to support a legacy PC boot process gt Enabled Enables UEFI CSM Default gt gt Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only This item is configurable only when Windows 8 10 Features is set to Windows 8 10 or Windows 8 10 WHQL LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller Default Disabled This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller gt gt Disabled Disables option ROM gt gt Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only Default gt gt UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled 30 Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI
54. ndard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU graphics card memory hard drive etc Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU LGA1151 CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU pec a A Notch see Alignment Alignment Key i Ee Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU A Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU It may pop off from the load plate automatically during the process of re engaging the lever after you insert the CPU 1 4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory A e Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory It is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage e 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 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology After the memory is installed the BI
55. ng 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cet appareil num rique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES 003 et RSS 210 Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas causer d interf rence et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interference notamment les interf rences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement 42 EA Contact Us GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Address No 6 Bao Chiang Road Hsin Tien Dist New Taipei City 231 Taiwan TEL 886 2 8912 4000 FAX 886 2 8912 4005 Tech and Non Tech Support Sales Marketing http esupport gigabyte com WEB address English http www gigabyte com WEB address Chinese http www gigabyte tw You may go to the GIGABYTE we
56. ormat Only Save amp Exit Setup Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program Select No or press lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu Exit Without Saving Press lt Enter gt 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 lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu Load Optimized Defaults Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values Boot Override Allows you to select a device to boot immediately Press lt Enter gt on the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1 Setup Profile 8 Press lt Enter gt to complete Or you can select Select File in HDD FDD USB to save the profile to your storage device Load Profiles If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings First select
57. ows 8 1 as the example operating system e After installing the operating system insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive Click on the message Tap to choose what happens with this disc on the top right corner of the screen and select Run Run exe Or go to My Computer double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Xpress Install button and Xpress Install will install all of the selected drivers Or click the arrow J icon to individually install the drivers you need B GIGABYTE Xpress Install A We recommend that you install the drivers and software listed below for your motherboard Please click Xpress Install to install all the drivers l Drivers 8 automatically Click the button on the right of an application to install it Google Drive Google Chrome R a faster way to browse the web Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer 1 Please visit GIGABYTE s website for more software information Please visit GIGABYTE s website for details on configuring the audio software 40 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose Contravention will be prosecuted We believe that the
58. p For the BIOS Setup menus refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Peripherals Steps 1 Turn on your computer and press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup during the POST Power On Self Test Go to Peripherals SATA Configuration make sure SATA Controller s is enabled To create RAID set SATA Mode Selection to RAID 2 If you want to configure UEFI RAID follow the steps in C 1 To enter the legacy RAID ROM save the settings and exit BIOS Setup Refer to C 2 for more information The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard EQ ine actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version C 1 UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 8 1 64 bit supports UEFI RAID configuration Step 1 In BIOS Setup go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 10 Features to Windows 8 10 and CSM Support to Disabled Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup 2 After the system reboot enter BIOS Setup again Then enter the Peripherals Intel R Rapid Storage Technology sub menu 3 Onthe Intel R Rapid Storage Technology menu press lt Enter gt on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create RAID Volume screen Enter a volume name with 1 16 letters letters cannot be special characters under the Note 1 An M 2 PCle SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with an M 2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive Note 2 Refer to Chapter 1 Internal Connectors M
59. peed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 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 gt gt Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed This item is configurable only when CPU OPT Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 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 gt gt Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature You can
60. plug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values e After system restart go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults select Load Optimized Defaults or manually configure the BIOS settings refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup for BIOS configurations 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Basic Input and Output System records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard Its major functions include conducting the Power On Self Test POST during system startup saving system parameters and loading operating system etc BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features When the power is turned off the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS To access the BIOS Setup program press the lt Delete gt key during the POST when the power is turned on To upgrade the BIOS use either the GIGABYTE Q Flash or BIOS utility e 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 e Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS A it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the BIOS do it
61. pport All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST Default gt gt Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot gt Auto Enables legacy option ROM only gt gt EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM Default This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast USB Support gt gt Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes gt gt Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST gt gt Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes Default This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast PS2 Devices Support gt gt Disabled All PS 2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes gt Enabled All PS 2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST Default This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast NetWork Stack Driver Support gt Disabled Disables booting from the network Default gt Enabled E
62. uency Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website 22 v Advanced CPU Core Settings CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu 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 t Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Turbo Ratio te Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Power Limit TDP Watts Power Limit Time Allows you to set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit If the specified value is exceeded the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Core Current Limit Amps Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to
63. word 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 gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt Move Move the mouse to turn on the system gt Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system ErP Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 shutdown state Default Disabled Note When this item is set to Enabled the following functions will become unavailable Resume by Alarm PME event wake up power on by mouse power on by keyboard and wake on LAN 35 Soft Off by PWR BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button gt gt Instant Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly Default gt gt 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 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 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time Default Disabled lf enable

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