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1. NO O B DN L EEA Esc Egea E EES are to be used the total number of hard drives must be an even number e ARAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number ARAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives e To enable hot plugging for the SATA ports refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Peripherals SATA Configuration for more information M2 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 PB ARAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives If more than two hard drives 25 Hardware Installation 8 M 2 M 2 Connector You can insert an M 2 SSD into this connector oo 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
2. 1 8 Internal Connectors 1 ATX 12V 2X4 10 F AUDIO 2 ATX 11 SPDIF O 3 CPU FAN 12 F USB30 4 SYS FAN1 2 3 13 F USB1 F USB2 F USB3 5 CPU OPT 14 COMA 6 SATA EXPRESS 15 LPT 7 SATA30 1 2 314 5 16 BAT 8 M2 17 CLR CMOS 9 F PANEL A 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 Hardware Installation 22 1 2 ATX 12V 2X4 ATX 2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector With the use ofthe 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 the correct orientation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU If the 12V power connector is not connec
3. imm mmm BL ppe EA a e Tl 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 These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers Hardware Installation 24 6 7 SATA EXPRESS SATA Express Connector The SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device Ei En an aaa p L lli ppp pe Bl pe E 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 SATA Hard Drive s for instructions on configuring a RAID array SATA3 3 Pin No Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND E g i ow lel NI
4. Ez EHE DDR3 4 ll 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 Hardware Installation 16 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 DDR3 DIMM ADDR3 memory module has a notch so it can only fit in one direction Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory
5. System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED S0 On is on when the system is operating The LED is off when the system is in S3 S3 S4 S5 Off S4 sleep state or powered off S5 e PW Power Switch Red 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 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 e HD Hard Drive Activity LED 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 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 The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mai
6. BOX CODIOBIS AA 6 Sons Nic Tc 6 GA Z97X SLI Motherboard Layout seen 7 GA Z97X SLI Motherboard Block Diagram eee 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation aaa 9 1 1 installation sac JILL AP rn 9 2 Product SDECIIC AON REO 10 1 3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler nnn 13 1 3 41 Installing the CPU aNG AABANGAN AA 13 1 3 2 Installing the CPU Cooler scisisiacsca2 saris secs sioce sed sesilet ceed vunehdened peaiersacdseoae sted eaaternecaexe 15 1 4 Installing the Memory aman 16 1 4 1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration essen 16 1 12 Installing d MGI ONY paaa 17 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card eit ertt tiet ini cha cen tastes 18 1 6 Setting up AMD CrossFire NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1 7 Back Panel Comme COS moine ran ANAN 20 ME Uu Bere NETTE 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup secreti nderit aanak depot oen Papst mta 32 MEE uU ciTe 33 2 2 The Main MENU mma 34 D C UN 37 2 4 System Information siege ccc tzctensccsin sets eo nacsea ncscuswnnactencacetansanachecnesetecneneessaeiecnaxd 48 20 BINA heen see ese ANA AA DU eee eee ee 49 SEMEL AA DO 2 7 Power Management nnne nnne nnn nnn nnns DL SEC NE O Exis eiT a E ent cect enevedecsueeeek 59 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s
7. ESC Previous Men Figure 11 Step 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 Figure 12 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 Inte Opt I CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 16KB Capacity 931 5 GB Sync N A Create Volume HELP The following are typical values RAIDO 128KB RAIDIO 64KB RAIDS 64KB 74 Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Figure 12 67 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Step 5 Enter the array capacity and press Enter Finally press Enter on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume press Y to confirm or N to cancel Figure 13 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128 MB Capacity 931 5 GB WARNING ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Figure 13 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 Figure 14 mo BY
8. nenne 60 3 1 Configuring SATA Cohlrollers sco citt rint Pk tnc epa ciae 60 3 2 Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System 72 enaner 5 ABD Ct a ae ee ee ee re 76 Drivers CLA AA AAP AA oaken 76 Regulatory Statements sess nnns TT CONG US T 79 Box Contents The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain GA Z97X SLI motherboard Motherboard driver disk User s Manual Two SATA cables O Shield One 2 Way SLI bridge connector The box contents are subject to change without notice Optional Items L1 2 port USB 2 0 bracket Part No 12CR1 1UB030 6 R eSATA bracket Part No 12CF1 3SATPW 4 R 3 5 Front Panel with 2 USB 3 0 2 0 ports Part No 12CR1 FPX582 2 R HDMI to DVI adapter Part No 12CT2 HDMI01 1 R LPT port cable Part No 12CF1 1LP001 0 R COM port cable Part No 12CF1 1CM001 3 R GA Z97X SLI Motherboard Layout fous SB nooo ATX_12V_2X4 USB30_LAN iTE Super O SYS_FAN1 O PCIEX1_1 Pann PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1 3 PCIEX8 O LGA1150 lE arem O GA Z97X SLI SYS FAN3 PCI Bridge F AUDIO Ca le Babee GEL SPDIF O COMA F USB3 ES Han Intele 797 B BIOS M BIOS CLR CMOS co SYS FAN2 F PANEL GA Z97X SLI Motherboard Block Diagram D a 1 PCI Express x16 PC
9. ALC1150 codec High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Support for S PDIF Out LAN Intel GbE LAN chip 10 100 1000 Mbit ss Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot running at x16 PCIEX16 For optimum performance if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot 1 x PCI Express x16 slot running at x8 PCIEX8 The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot When the PCIEX8 slot is populated the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 3 0 standard 3 x PCI Express x1 slots The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2 0 standard 2 x PCI slots EN Multi Graphics Sb Technology Support for 2 Way AMD CrossFire 2 Way NVIDIA SLI Technology Hardware Installation Storage Interface Chipset 1xM 2 PCle connector 1x SATA Express connector 6x SATA 6Gb s connectors 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 Support for RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 USB Chipset 6 USB 3 0 2 0 ports 4 ports on the back panel 2 ports available through the internal USB header 8USB2 0 1 1 ports 2 ports on the back panel 6 ports available through the internal USB headers mas Internal ED Connectors 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
10. DELETE VOLUME MENU AEG Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAIDO Stripe 2 931 5GB Normal Yes ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes ESC Exit DEL J Delete Volume Figure 19 Acceleration Options This option allows you to view the status of your accelerated drive volume Figure 20 created using the Intel IRST utility In case you are unable to run the Intel IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue you will need to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization Maximized mode only using this option in the RAID ROM utility Steps Select Acceleration Options in MAIN MENU and press lt Enter gt To remove the acceleration select the accelerated drive volume press lt R gt and press lt Y gt to confirm To synchronize data from the cache device to the accelerated drive volume press lt S gt and press lt Y gt to confirm SI ACCELERATION OPTIONS EIS y Capacity Mode Status DISK PORT 3 Non RAID Disk 465 7GB Enhanced In Sync HELP Press s to synchronize data from the cache device to the Accelerated Disk Volume Press r to remove the Disk Volume Acceleration IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PERFORM A SYNCHRONIZATION BEFORE REMOVING ACCELERATION Figure 20 71 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 3 2 Installing the SATA
11. Default gt Password Set a password with 1 5 characters to turn on the system Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system gt gt Any Key Press any key 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 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 bp Disabled Disables this function Default Move Move the mouse to turn on the system bp 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 PME event wake up power on by mouse power on by keyboard and wake on LAN Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function ASPM Default Disabled PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mod
12. Default Auto 7 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 PCle Clock Frequency Neto Allows you to manually set the host clock frequency which controls CPU PCle and memory frequencies in 0 01 MHz increments This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is set to Manual 7 Processor Base Clock Gear Ratio Note Allows you to configure the Processor Base Clock by multiplying the Host PCle Clock Frequency by several preset host clock multipliers This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is set to Manual Spread Spectrum Control Note Enables or disables CPU PCle Spread Spectrum Default Auto Host Clock Value This value is determined by multiplying the Host PCle Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base Clock Gear Ratio value 7 Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz 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 BIOS Setup 38 lt CPU Upgrade Vote Allows you to set the CPU frequency Options may vary depending on the CPU being used Default Auto 7 CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the inst
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14. 1 STB 14 GND 2 AFD u on 3 PDO 5 pos 4 ERR s ox 5 PD1 por 6 INIT s law ata 7 PD2 20 GND 8 SLIN a oo 9 PD3 n ms it P 23 PE 11 PD4 BUTT 12 GND TET 13 PDS 5 sc Hardware Installation 30 16 BAT Battery The battery provides power to keep the values such as BIOS configurations date and time information 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 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 Fm Cmm uj 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 i
15. 9 1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M 2 PCle connector 1 x SATA Express connector 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 header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3 0 2 0 header 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper CB S K Back Panel Connectors 0 9 9 9 9 9 9 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse port 1 x D Sub port 1 x DVI D port 1 x HDMI port 4 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 GO 1 0 Controller iTE I O Controller Chip Ez Hardware Monitor 9 9 9 9 9 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 11 Hardware Installation BIOS e 2x64 Mbit flash VES e Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS PnP 1 0a DMI 2 7 SM BIOS 2 7 ACPI 2 0 Support for APP Center Unique Features Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model Supported functions of e
16. Connect Technology Configuring SATA Hard Drive s fe e7 aie DualBIOS S a Copyr ight 4 A Se gt Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller MAC D2 AF 02 CE FD 03 gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology 2014 American Megatrends Figure 3 62 A This formset allows the user to manage Dae Inc v RAID volumes on the Intel R RAID Control ler Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tweak Mode F5 Previous Values F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Step 3 On the Intel R Rapid Storage Technology menu press Enter on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create RAID Volume screen Enter a volume name with 1 16 letters letters cannot be special characters under the Name item and press Enter Then select a RAID level Figure 4 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 Step 4 C167 1 2 41 DualBIOS LIA Back Peripherals Intel Rapid Storage Technology Create RAID Volume Select RAID Level Volume1 pe QM Select Disks AUS EU i SATA 0 0 Hitachi HDS721050CLA660 JP1532FR3BK SATA 0 1 Hitachi HDS721050CLA660 JP1532ER04
17. CrossFire SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots Step 2 Insert the CrossFire e 9 SL 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 PerformancelAMD CrossFireX and ensure the Enable AMD CrossFireX check box is selected and click Apply LIIS no s m3 g LI 0 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 NIDS SUS techeciocy alaws you to use tes or mone GPUs for sgricant mprvamarta r randeang pefomance ard mage a Mas GPU accslengen is provida maang resume phyeca dec NVDU Samang alos yoy 1 pn mate Gapiaya rio 5 Note The bridge connector s may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver version Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire SLI technology 19 Hardware Installation 1 7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2 0 1 1 Port The USB p
18. 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 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 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 EasyTune based on your system requirements Default 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 PC 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 Eas
19. applies only to fault tolerant arrays such as RAID 1 RAID 5 or RAID 10 arrays The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array Note The new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one Restart your computer Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1 When the message Press Ctrl I to enter Configuration Utility appears press Ctrl lt I gt to enter the RAID Configuration Utility The following screen appears after you enter the RAID Configuration Utility MAIN MENU DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED J ah Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465 7GB Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3ABMPK 465 7GB 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 automatic rebuild on this stage you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system see the next page for more details BVENINAVIINI GN 1 Create RAID Volume Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAIDI Mirror N A 465 7GB Yes Physical Devices ID Devices Model Serial Size Typ
20. in a month 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 Wake on LAN Enables or disables the wake on LAN function Default Enabled 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 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 bp Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power gt gt Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default 57 BIOS Setup Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 keyboard wake up event Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Disabled Disables this function
21. in the operating system the recovery drive is hidden Step 1 Select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press Enter Figure 15 mi AIN PES TAY WEEER MAIN MENU 1 Create RAID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Disks IE Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465 7GB 2 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532bER046M2K 465 7GB LG Alay ase Exit i S elect ECSC EXIL Figure 15 Step 2 After entering the volume name select Recovery under the RAID Level item and press Enter Figure 16 Intel E CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level Disks Select Disks Strip Size N A Capacity 465 7 GB Sync Continuous Create Volume HELP Recovery Copies data between a master and a recovery disk TAB Next ESC Previous Menu Figure 16 69 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Step 3 Press Enter under the Select Disks item In the SELECT DISKS box press lt Tab gt on the hard drive you want to use for the master drive and press Space on the hard drive you want to use for the recovery drive Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive Then press Enter to confirm Figure 17 Intel intei CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volu
22. 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 A The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default 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 manual for your expansion card Pin No Definition m o 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND TENIS HOOD 1E Hardware Installation 28 12 F USB30 USB 3 0 2 0 Header The header conforms to USB 3 0 2 0 specification and can provide two USB ports For purchasing the optional 3 5 front pan
23. 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 Mar 20 2014 Copyright 2014 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 Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations m For detailed product information carefully read the User s Manual BI 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 Table of Contents
24. power cord from A the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU e To protect the socket contacts do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is ya Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket with your finger Then completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate plastic cover will be lifted as well 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 engaging the lever Remove the cover Save the cover properly and always replace it when the CPU is not installed 4 NOTE Hardware Installation inserted into the CPU socket Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed i 11 INTEL CONFIDENTIAL QD4C ES 2 68GHZ JSA Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers Align the CPU pin one marking triangle with the pin one corner of the CPU socket or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys and gently insert the CPU into position DRL arena ins 1 Step 4 Finally secure the lever under its retention tab to complete the installation of the CPU Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle not the lever base portion 1 3 2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to corre
25. sockets Step 1 Note the orientation of the memory module Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket Place the memory module on the socket As indicated in the picture on the left place your fingers on the top edge of the memory push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket Step 2 The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted 17 Hardware Installation 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card e 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 Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot 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 ca
26. to be installed and then screw the nut first Step 3 Press the M 2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw Step 2 Slide the M 2 SSD into the connector at an oblique angle Step 4 The installation is completed as shown in the picture above hole for the M 2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut EQ e On the motherboard there are three length adjustment holes for the M 2 SSD Select the proper 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 Hardware Installation 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 Power LED Power Switch T O ES W penes a ee x x DOO q lt H an o a R8 o wn SF 4 PWR LED PWR LED PWR LED Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch PLED PWR LED Power LED Yellow Purple
27. AID Configuration Only Windows 8 1 8 64 bit supports UEFI RAID configuration Step 1 In BIOS Setup go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Never Figure 2 Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup Step 2 Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Intel Virtualization Technology Dynamic Storage ficcelerator Windows 8 Features Administrator Password User Password System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Secure Boot Mode GIGABYTE DualBIOS Setup Disabled Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Figure 2 A Inc This option controls if CSM will be launched 4 Select Screen 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tweak Mode F5 Previous Values F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit After the system reboot enter BIOS Setup again Then enter the Peripherals Intel R Rapid Storage Technology sub menu Figure 3 Audio Controller Intel Processor Graphics Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation DUMT Total Memory Size Intel R Rapid Start Technology Legacy USB Support USB3 0 Support HCI Hand off EHCI Hand off USB Storage Devices PNY Lovely Attache 0 00 JetFlashTranscend 86B 1100 OnBoard LAN Controller SATA Configuration gt Super I0 Configuration gt Intel R Smart
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29. E RAIDO Stripe RAIDi Mirror Strip Size Capacity MB 4 Select Screen fl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select gt Create Volume PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tueak Mode F5 Previous Ualues F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Figure 4 Under Select Disks item select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array Press the Space key on the hard drives to be selected selected hard drives are marked with X Then set the stripe block size Figure 5 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 C167 1 2 41 DualBIOS Back Peripherals Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Create RAID Volume Strip size help Name Volume1 RAID Level Strip Size Select Disks SATA 0 0 Hitachi HDS721050CLA660 JP1532FR3BK SATA 0 1 Hitachi HDS721050CLA660 JP1532ER04E Capacity MB Select Screen fl Click Select Item a m Enter Dbl Click Select b Create Volume PU PD Change Opt Smart Tweak Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2014 fine Figure 5 63 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Step 5 After setting the capaci
30. FNINAVI INI GN 1 Create RAID Volume Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes ID NEN Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAID0 Stripe 128KB 931 5GB Yes Physical Devices ID Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465 7GB 2 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532ER046M2K 465 7GB T4 ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Figure 14 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 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 68 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 e 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
31. GA Z97X SLI User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME Z97XSLI 1001R 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 Z97X SLI conforms with the essential requirements of the following directives x 2004 108 EC EMC Directive DX Conduction amp Radiated Emissions EN 55022 2010 DJ Immunity EN 55024 2010 x Power line harmonics EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 x Power line flicker EN 61000 3 3 2008 X 2006 95 EC LVD Directive X Safety EN60950 1 2006 A12 2011 x 2011 65 EU RoHS Directive DX 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 X CE marking Signature Timmy Huang Stamp Date Mar 20 2014 Name Timmy Huang DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a 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 declares that the product Product Name Motherboard Model Number GA Z97X 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
32. GPT format OS such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server Default Disabled Ipv4 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 Enter on this item type the password and then press Enter You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press Enter You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup Differing from the user password the administrator password allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings User Password Allows you to configure a user password Press Enter on this item type the password and then press Enter You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press Enter You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup However the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all To cancel the password press Enter on the password item and when requested for the password enter the correct one first When prompted for a new password press Enter without entering any password Press Enter again when prompte
33. 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 IV Hide drivers that aren t compatible with this computer s hardware Browse Rescan Configuring SATA Hard Drive s T2 B Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array Rebuilding
34. S 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 item is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast NetWork Stack Driver Support bp Disabled Disables booting from the network Default gt Enabled Enables 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 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 Limit CPUID Maximum t9 Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4 0 Default Disabled 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 BIOS Setup 50 Execute Disable Bit Note Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function This function may enhance protection for the computer reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system Default Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Not Enables or disab
35. U and alignment keys on the CPU socket Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur 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 standard 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 1 3 1 Installing the CPU A Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU J a LGA1150 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key O Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket LGA1150 CPU zs ERA Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU 13 Hardware Installation B Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket Before installing the CPU make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the
36. ach application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications BIOS EasyTune EZ Setup Fast Boot 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 44 Bundled e Norton Internet Security OEM version Software e Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology cFosSpeed TO oe aeng e Support for Windows 8 1 8 7 System fm Form Factor e ATX Form Factor 30 5cm x 21 4cm GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product related information without prior notice Please visit the Support amp Downloads Utility page on GIGABYTE s website to check the supported operating system s for the software listed in the Unique Features and Bundled Software columns 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 Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage Locate the pin one of the CPU The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CP
37. alBIOS b fiduanced Frequency Settings b fiduanced Memory Settings gt Advanced Voltage Settings gt PC Health Status gt Miscellaneous Settings BIOS Version F2a BCLK 100 01MHz CPU Frequency 3900 91MHz Memory Frequency 1333 59MHz Total Memory Size 2048MB CPU Temperature 61 0 C Ucore 1 140U DRAM Voltage 1 356U Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Show all information about M I T status Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter Db1 Click Select PU PD Change Opt Smart Tweak Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen 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 Vcore and memory voltage 37 BIOS Setup gt MIT Current Status This screen provides information on CPU memory frequencies parameters gt Advanced Frequency Settings GIGABYTE DualBIOS WM NN aan Paan RII System Information BI0S Features Per ipherals Power Management Save amp Exit Back M I T Advanced Frequency Settings ST Mode English Q Flash Performance Upgrade fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto Disabled Auto Performance Upgrade Noo Provides you with five different overclocking configurations Options are 2096 Upgrade 4096 Upgrade 60 Upgrade 80 Upgrade 100 Upgrade
38. alled CPU The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed 7 CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency gt Advanced CPU Core Settings GIGABYTE DualBIOS cE NES INI CIEN NIC EAM System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Pouer Management Save amp Exit Back M I T Advanced Frequency Settings Advanced CPU Core Settings ST Mode English Q Flash CPU Clock Ratio 35 fiuto fiuto Auto fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto 7 CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu ce K OC Note Allows for increased performance by using certain CPUs Default Auto 7 CPUPLL Selection Allows you to set the CPU PLL Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto 7 Filter PLL Level Allows you to set the Filter PLL Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used 7 Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency lt Intel R Turbo Boost Technology Vote Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that suppo
39. atures 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 fT Appendix 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 equipm
40. battery clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values BIOS Setup 32 2 1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots GIGABYTE Function Keys Function Keys lt DEL gt BIOS SETUP Q FLASH Press the lt Delete gt key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q Flash utility in BIOS Setup lt F9 gt SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the lt F9 gt key to display your system information lt F12 gt BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup In Boot Menu use the up arrow key lt T gt or the down arrow key lt 4 gt to select the first boot device then press Enter to accept 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 Press the End key to access the Q Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first 33 BIOS Setup 2 2 The Main Menu A Startup Guide Default The Startup Guide screen simplifies conventional complicated BIOS setup menus and presents only the most frequently used options in the easy to use interface It helps first time users to perform basic system setups more quickly and easily GIGABYTE Startup Guide mE 16 08 45 TUE H B ST Mode Smart Tweak Mode Differing from traditional UEFI interface the ST Mo
41. 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 boot support 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 53 BIOS Setup gt gt 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 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 Intel Processor Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function Default Enabled Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation Allows y
42. ctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard The following procedure uses Intel boxed cooler as the example cooler Step 1 Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU 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 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 Male Push Pin Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male B HI aba Push Pin ag Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2 Before installing the cooler note the direction of the arrow sign amp on the male push pin Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler on the contrary is to install Step 4 You should hear a click when pushing down each push pin Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler Step 6 Finally attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header CPU FAN on the motherboard 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 Hardware Installation 1 4 Installing the Memory Read the following
43. d Physical Devices ID Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465 7GB 2 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532ER046M2K 465 7GB Iu lt C TRL gt KASAO OI AN Figure 9 Step 2 After you press lt Ctrl gt lt l gt the MAIN MENU screen will appear Figure 10 Create RAID Volume If you want to create a RAID array select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press lt Enter gt E Int 1 MAIN MENU 1 Create RAID Volume Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID Exit 13 DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Deivces ID Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465 7GB 2 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532bER046M2K 465 7GB Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 66 Step 3 After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen enter a volume name with 1 16 letters letters cannot be special characters under the Name item and press Enter Then select a RAID level Figure 11 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 Enter to proceed CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level Disks Select Disks Strip Size 16KB Capacity 931 5 GB Sync N A Create Volume HELP RAID 0 Stripes data performance
44. d exit BIOS Setup You can save the current BIOS settings to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal performance system operations BIOS Setup 36 fej 67 122 41 DualBIOS b fiduanced Frequency Settings b fiduanced Memory Settings gt Advanced Voltage Settings gt PC Health Status gt Miscellaneous Settings BIOS Version F2a BCLK 100 01MHz CPU Frequency 3900 91MHz Memory Frequency 1333 59MHz Total Memory Size 2048HB CPU Temperature 61 0 C Ucore 1 140U DRAM Voltage 1 356U Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Shou all information about M I T status Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter Db1 Click Select PU PD Change Opt Smart Tweak Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit on your overall system configurations Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in damage 1 Whether the system will work stably with the overclock overvoltage settings you made is dependent 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 GIGABYTE Du
45. d to confirm BIOS Setup 52 2 6 Peripherals GIGABYTE DualBIOS xm 4 X NM NN NEL A a Nadi BIOS Features Power Management 7 3 0073 0 NN ST Mode English Q Flash Initial Display Output Pole tee Enabled Smart Auto Enabled Enabled 64H MAK Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled USB Storage Devices Auto Disabled 7 Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card 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 PCle 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as the first display 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 XHCI Mode Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS gt gt 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 to XHCI or EHCI according to setting used in previous boots for non G3 boot in the pre boot environment This allows the use of USB 3 0 devices prior to OS boot xHCI
46. de Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 60 B Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup Step 1 Turn on your computer and press Delete to enter BIOS Setup during the POST Power On Self Test Go to Peripherals SATA Configuration make sure Integrated SATA Controller is enabled To create RAID set SATA Mode Selection to RAID Figure 1 If you do not want to create RAID set this item to IDE or AHCI GIGABYTE DualBIOS Ga NN AS SA C AA C M I T system Information BIOS Features Power Management save amp Exit Back Peripherals SATA Configuration ST Mode English Q Flash Enabled SATA Mode Selection RAID Disabled Serial ATA Port 0 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 1 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 2 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Enabled Disabled Disabled ht C 2014 American Megatren Figure 1 Step 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 actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and FB The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard the BIOS version 61 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s C 1 UEFI R
47. de provides a fancy and user friendly BIOS environment where users can easily point and click through various settings and make adjustments for optimum performance In ST Mode you can use your mouse to move through the option menus for quick configuration or press lt F2 gt to switch to the traditional BIOS Setup screen GIGABYTE UEFI BIOS system to its defaults The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version BIOS Setup 34 PR When the system is not stable as usual select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your 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 F2a Switch to ST Mode fe e7 4 DualBIOS PP ko PA tS 9 Setup Menus LJ ed Ww s System Information Peripherals Pouer Management Saved Exit __ ST Mode English Q Flash Enter Q Flash Select Default Boot Option 1 UEFI J Language JetFlas Enabled Help System Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Function Keys Other OS UEFI an Disabled Legacy Configuration Items Current Settings Classic Setup Function Keys 2 Move the selection bar to selec
48. e Status Vol ID 0 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465 7GB 1 Hitachi HDS72105 PIS2JERZARBMPK PA 7 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 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 9 An array disk has failed and you need to rebuild the volume to maintain redundancy and keep your data protected Select the disk you want to rebuild the volume to SATA disk on Controller 0 Port 3 466 GB WARNING Completing this action will permanently delete existing data on the selected disk Back up data before continuing You can continue using other applications during this time More help Step 2 Select a new drive to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild 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 Step 3 the rebuild progress After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding the Status will display as Normal Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 14 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 y
49. e for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default Auto PCle ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset s PCI Express bus Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default Auto CPU DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the CPU side of the DMI link Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default LOsL 1 PCH DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default Enabled BIOS Setup 58 2 8 Save amp Exit GIGABYTE DualBIOS S NG od LY P MIT Sustem Information BIOS Features Peripherals Pouer Management ST Mode English Q Flash Save amp Exit Setup 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 s
50. eaving 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 7 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 configure this setting Default Auto gt Channel A B Memory Sub Timings GIGABYTE DualBIOS s To w Km S pa 3 AS te c System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Pouer Management Save amp Exit Back M I T Advanced Memory Settings Channel A Memory Sub Timings ST Mode English Q Flash Memory Timing Mode fiuto fiuto 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 BIOS Setup 42 gt Advanced Voltage Settings GIGABYTE DualBIOS eI system Information BIOS Features Peripherals Back H 1 1 Advanced Vo
51. ecting a fan cable be sure to connect it in the correct orientation the black connector wire is the ground wire The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control which requires the use of a CPU 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 Definition Gg 2 12V CPU FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control q t 1 SYS FAN1 2 3 Pin No Definition GND 5 CPU OPT Water Cooling CPU Fan Header 1 SYS FAN1 2 12V Speed Control 3 Sense t CI SYS FAN2 SYS FAN3 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 1 GND i 2 12V Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC
52. el R Display Audio to the unm a Mni NL default playback device Speakers Realtek Hi i gh Definition Audio X Not plugged in Realtek Digital Output V Realtek High Definition Audio Ready Realtek Digital Output Optical E 4 Realtek High Definition Audio Ready Set Default Y Properties e cms Triple Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics Triple display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS Only dual display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process Note The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter Hardware Installation 20 i 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 such as a USB keyboard mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc 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 NY Speed LED Activity LED Connection Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description mm ma Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Dui Green 100 Mbps data rate On No data transmission or receiving is Off 10 Mbps data rate occurring LAN Port Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack Orange Use this audio jack to connect cent
53. el that provides two USB 3 0 2 0 ports please contact the local dealer 20 Eu sp ESESES Ex Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 VBUS 11 D2 2 SSRX1 12 D2 3 SSRX1 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2 5 SSTX1 15 SSTX2 6 SSTX1 16 GND 7 GND 17 SSRX2 8 D1 18 SSRX2 9 D1 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin 13 F USB1 F USB2 F USB3 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 Eu q HO Rro 29 Pin No Definition Power 5V Power 5V USB DX USB DY USB DX USB DY GND GND coco 4 o oc1 cn No Pin a NC e Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pi
54. elect 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 USB FDD 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 the profile you wish to load and then press Enter to complete You can select Select File in HDD USB FDD 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 w
55. ent CPU Fan Fail Warning 1st System Fan Fail Warning System Fan Fail Warning System Fan Fail Warning Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tweak Mode F5 Previous Values F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit y F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Fan Speed Control Speed Percentage OPT Fan Speed Control Speed Percentage System Fan Speed Control Speed Percentage System Fan Speed Control Speed Percentage System Fan Speed Control t Speed Percentage Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc 7 Reset Case Open Status bp Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status Default gt gt Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show Close at next boot 7 Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI 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 BIOS Setup 44 CPU Vcore CPU VRIN DRAM Voltage 3 3V 5V 12V CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages CPU System Temperature Displays current CPU System temperature CPU CPU OPT
56. ent 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 interf rence notamment les interf rences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement Appendix 78 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 ggts gigabyte com tw WEB address English http www gigabyte com WEB address Chinese http www gigabyte tw G BT INC U S A TEL 1 626 854 9338 FAX 1 626 854 9326 Tech Support http ggts gigabyte com tw Warranty Info http rma gigabyte us Web address http www gigabyte us
57. er subwoofer speakers in a 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Rear Speaker Out Jack Black This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Side Speaker Out Jack Gray Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 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 recom mended 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 Microphones must be connected to this jack functions may vary based on hardware specification Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack EQ The audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software supported 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 j When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector first remove the cable from your 21 Hardware Installation
58. es other than Network Mass storage or Video defines which OpROM to launch Fast Boot Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Intel Uirtualization Technology Intel TXT LT Support Dynamic Storage Accelerator UT d 4 Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter Db1 Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tweak Mode F5 Previous Values F7 Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information Administrator Password F10 Save amp Exit User Password y F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Windows 8 Features Boot Mode Selection LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Storage Boot Option Control Network stack Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc 7 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 Orif you want to install an operating system that supports 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 7 Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST Default Enabled 49 BIOS Setup Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time
59. g 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 e BIOS is a Windows based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current A version of BIOS it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the BIOS do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction e tis 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
60. 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 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 1 4 1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology After the memory is installed the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory 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 bp Channel A DDR3 2 DDR3 4 Channel B DDR3 1 DDR3 3 bp Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3 4 DDR3 2 DDR3 3 DDR3 1 DS SS DS SS Two Modules DS SS DS SS Four Modules DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS SS Single Sided DS Double Sided No Memory
61. hange Opt F2 Smart Tueak Mode F5 Previous Ualues F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit 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 Figure 8 lei ley 1 2 41 DualBIOS MEF SE ae NN f s SA E 3 O v a A z H T T Sustem Information BIOS Features Power Management save amp Exit Back Peripherals Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID VOLUME INFO Delete ST Mode English Q Flash Delete the RAID volume ALL DATA ON VOLUME WILL BE LOST gt Yes Figure 8 65 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 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 Configuration Utility Figure 9 Press Ctrl lt I gt to enter the RAID Configuration Utility Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 13 0 0 2075 Copyright C Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RAID Volumes None define
62. he onboard serial port Default Enabled Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port Default Enabled Device Mode This item is configurable only when Parallel Port is set to Enabled Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel LPT port Options are Standard Parallel Port Mode Default EPP Mode Enhanced Parallel Port ECP Mode Extended Capabilities Port EPP Mode amp ECP Mode Intel R Smart Connect Technology ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology Default Disabled Intel R Ethernet Network Connection This sub menu provides information on LAN configuration BIOS Setup 56 2 7 Power Management GIGABYTE DualBIOS EE ka 3 S a e mo gt A 3 ISP X TAS Ip TIT System Information BIOS Features Per ipherals Save amp Exit ST Mode English Q Flash Power Loading fiuto Disabled Enabled Instant Enabled Always Off Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 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 If enabled 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
63. ith EasyTune based on your system requirements Default 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 speeds according to the system temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default 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 BIOS Setup 46 gt Miscellaneous Settings GIGABYTE DualBIOS o ANI a PC AS system Information BIOS Features Back M I T Miscellaneous Settings Peripherals Pouer Management Save amp Exit ST Mode English Q Flash PCIe Slot Configuration fiuto Enab
64. le CLK 100 MHZ CPU cC PCI Express Bus am 3 PCI Express x1 M Dual BIOS pol Express Bus Intel Z97 PCle CLK 100 MHz Intel PCle to 00 MP7 GbE LAN PCI Bridge LAN PCI Bus CODEC PCI CLK S55 O55 33 MHz 055 555 Soc ej CO CO 2322 Ww WwW C cb 2 PCI 90 Center Subwoofer Speaker Out LGA1150 CPU CLK 100 MHz DDR3 1600 1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory A _ SATA Express e 2 SATA 6Gb s IG 4 SATA 6Gb s JI 6 USB 3 0 2 0 8 USB 2 0 1 1 to LPC Super I O PS 2 KB Mouse 3 H T WM EB For detailed product information limitation s refer to 1 2 Product Specifications JB Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1 1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge ESD Prior to installation carefully read the user s manual and follow these procedures Prior to installation make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard Prior to installation do not remove or break motherboard S N Serial Number sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer These stickers are required for warranty validation Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherb
65. led Disabled PCle Slot Configuration 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 DMI Gen2 Speed Allows you to configure the DMI link speed Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Enabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 2 Default gt gt Disabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 1 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance Default Disabled 47 BIOS Setup 2 4 System Information eilei A 410 DualBIOS M MM NANANA BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit o ST Mode English Q Flash Model Name Z97K SLI BIOS Version F2a BIOS Date 03 19 2014 BIOS ID BAOGAGOH System Language English Access Level Administrator This section provides information on motherboard model and BIOS version You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time 7 System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS 7 System Date Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date and year Use Enter to switch between the Month Date and Year fields and use the Page Up or Page Down key to set the desired value 7 System Time Sets the system time The
66. led Disabled Serial ATA Port 3 Integrated SATA Controller 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 IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode bp RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller bp 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 M 2 PCIE SSD RAID Mode Enables or disables Intel Rapid Storage Technology for the M 2 PCle SSD Default Enabled This item is configurable only when SATA Mode Selection is set to RAID SATA Express SRIS capabilities Enables or disables SATA Express 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 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 55 BIOS Setup v Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I O chip and allows you to configure the serial port and parallel port Serial Port A Enables or disables t
67. les Intel Virtualization Technology Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions With virtualization one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems Default Enabled Intel TXT LT Support Note Enables or disables Intel Trusted Execution Technology Intel TXT Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides a hardware based security foundation Default Disabled Dynamic Storage Accelerator Enables or disables Intel Dynamic Storage Accelerator When enabled the hard drive I O performance will be adjusted according to hard drive load Default Disabled VT d Note Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Default Enabled Windows 8 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 Always Enables UEFI CSM Default gt gt Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only This item is configurable only when Windows 8 Features is set to Windows 8 Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot bp UEFI and Legacy Allows booting from operating systems that support legacy option ROM or UEFI option ROM Default gt gt Legacy Only Allows booting from operating systems that
68. ll the operating system The following instructions use EB Windows 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 E icon to individually install the drivers you need o GIGABYTE Xpress Install We recommend that you install the drivers listed below for your motherboard Please click Xpress Install to install all the Chipset drivers automatically rivers K Click the ex button on the right of an application to install it a For more software information please visit GIGABYTE s website Appendix 76 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 information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing GIGABYTE cannot however assume any respo
69. ltage Settings gt CPU Core Voltage Control Copyright C 2014 American Mei This sub menu allows you to set CPU chipset and memory voltages TER Pouer Management ST Mode English Save amp Exit Q Flash BIOS Setup gt PC Health Status GIGABYTE DualBIOS Back MBA TD IET A Select enable to clear the record of Case Open YES previous chassis intrusion status CPU Ucore 1 140 U notifications The Case pen field CPU URIN 1 764 U will show No at next boot DRAM Voltage 1 500 U 3 3U 3 383 U 5U 5 040 U 120 12 096 U CPU UAKG 0 012 U CPU Temperature 50 0 C System Temperature 26 0 C Select Screen fl Click Select Item CPU Fan Speed 0 RPM Enter Db1 Click Select CPU OPT Fan Speed 0 RPM PU PD Change Opt 1st System Fan Speed 0 RPM F2 Smart Tueak Mode 2nd System Fan Speed 0 RPM F5 Previous Values 3rd System Fan Speed 0 RPM F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash CPU Temperature Warning F9 System Information System Temperature Warning sable F10 Save amp Exit CPU Fan Fail Warning Disable F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc fe e7 41 DualBIOS Back BAL IET 2nd System Fan Speed A Enable to set a warning alarm when the 3rd System Fan Speed CPU OPT fan fails or disconnected Note Front panel speaker must also be CPU Temperature Warning comected Requires a system reboot to System Temperature Warning implem
70. me0 RAID Level Recovery SELECT DISKS T4 Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Figure 17 Step 4 Under Sync select Continuous or On Request Figure 18 When set to Continuous 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 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level Recovery Disks Select Disks Strip Size N A Capacity 0 0 GB NAME Continuous Create Volume HELP Select a sync option On Request volume is updated manually Continuous volume is updated automatically T4 Change TAB Next ESC Previous Figure 18 Step 5 Finally press lt Enter gt on the Create Volume item to begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the on screen instructions to complete Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 70 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 When prompted to confirm your selection Figure 19 press Y to confirm or lt N gt to abort
71. n 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 Hardware Installation 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 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin o o N D O B DIN S a ce 15 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 25 M Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 Es oo I MMI
72. ncorrect 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 Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations 17 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 CL Open Normal B0 Short Clear CMOS Values Always turn off your computer and unplug 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 31 Hardware Installation 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 conductin
73. ng Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production 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 BIOS Setup 40 Extreme Memory Profile X M P Note Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module s to enhance memory performance when enabled bp Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings gt gt Profile2 Note Uses Profile 2 settings 7 System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data Default Auto lt 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 gt Advanced Memory Settings GIGABYTE DualBIOS AN o If sx N ee System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Pouer Management Save amp Exit Back M I T Advanced Memory Settings ST Mode English Q Flash Extreme Memory Profile M P Disabled Disabled Auto Auto Normal fiuto lt Extreme Memory Profile X M P Not System Memor
74. nly 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 2l Hardware Installation 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 damage it For HD Front Panel Audio For AC 97 Front Panel Audio Pin No Definition Pin No Definition ono 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 2 GND 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power 4 ACZ_DET 4 NC i 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out R 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2 L 9 Line Out L EG 10 GND 10 NC Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously e Some chassis provide a front panel audio
75. nsibility 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 2002 96 EC WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment collection rec
76. oard 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 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
77. only support legacy Option ROM gt gt UEFI Only Allows booting from operating systems that only support UEFI Option ROM This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always 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 Always 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 Legacy only Enables legacy option ROM only Default gt gt UEFI only Enables UEFI option ROM only bb Legacy First Enables legacy option ROM first gt gt UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always 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 51 BIOS Setup 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 bp UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only Default This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a
78. orked properly last known good record 59 BIOS Setup 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 ofthe drive drives 1 Size of drives 2 Size of the smallest drive the smallest drive smallest drive Fault Tolerance NO Yes Yes Yes To configure SATA hard drive s follow the steps below A Install SATA hard drive s in your computer B Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup C Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS ee 1 D Install the SATA RAID AHCI driver and operating system Not 3 Before you begin Please prepare e Atleast two SATA hard drives to ensure optimal performance it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity If you do not want to create RAID you may prepare only one hard drive e Windows setup disk e Motherboard driver disk e AUSB thumb drive 3 1 Configuring SATA Controllers 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 Note 1 Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller Note 2 Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mo
79. ort supports the USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc 6 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 960Hz the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used Connect a monitor that supports D Sub connection to this port DVI D Port Note The DVI D port conforms to the DVI D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 Q60Hz the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used Connect a monitor that supports DVI D connection to this port HDMI Port FALJITII The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD High DeFINiTION murrimeoia interrace 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 24Hz or 2560x1600 60Hz but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used 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 The screenshot below is from Windows 8 1 In Windows 8 1 select Apps Control Panel gt Hardware and Pte Resta Sounds comarca Sound Sound Playback set Int
80. ou can restore the recovery drive data to the master drive Step 1 Select 4 Recovery Volume Options in the MAIN MENU of the Intel RAID Configuration Utility On the RECOVERY VOLUMES OPTIONS menu select Enable Only Recovery Disk to show the recovery drive in the operating system Follow the on screen instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 13 0 0 2075 Copyright C Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS 1 Enable Only Recovery Disk 2 Enable Only Master Disk Select a Recovery volume to do the operation T4 Up Down SPACE Selects ENTER Done 1 4 select ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Are you sure you want to copy all the data from the recovery disk to the master disk A WARNING Completing this action will override any master disk changes since the last update You can continue using other applications during this time More help No Step 3 Click Yes to begin the data recovery Step 2 Go to the Manage menu of the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility and click Recover data in Manage Volume Step 4 The Status item on the left of the screen displays After the recovery volume is completed the Status the rebuild progress will display as Normal 75 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Chapter6 Appendix Drivers Installation Before installing the drivers first insta
81. ou to set the onboard graphics memory size Options are 32M 1024M Default 64M DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics Options are 128M 256M MAX Default MAX Intel R Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology Default Disabled 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 Enabled EHCI Hand off Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand off support Default Disabled 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 Enabled to ensure proper device functionality when chaining two KVM switches Default Disabled BIOS Setup 54 gt ww SATA Configuration eile 1 2 41 DualBIOS a Tm system Information BIOS Features Power Management Save amp Exit Ooo Back Peripherals SATA Configuration ST Mode English Q Flash Integrated SATA Controller Enabled AHCI Disabled Serial ATA Port 0 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 1 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 2 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Enabled Disab
82. rd 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 After installing all expansion cards replace the chassis cover s 6 Turn on your computer If necessary go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card s T Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system Example Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card e 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 2E Removing the Card Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot Hardware Installation 18 1 6 Setting up AMD CrossFire NVIDIA SLI Configuration A System Requirements Windows 8 1 8 7 operating system A CrossFire SLI supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver Two CrossFire SLI ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver CrossFire SLI bridge connector A power 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
83. rts this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website 39 BIOS Setup 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 according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Turbo Power Limit Watts Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power Auto sets the power 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 reduce the current Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto No of CPU Cores Enabled et 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 Not 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 Defa
84. t a setup menu esp Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on a menu Enter Execute command or enter a menu lt gt lt Page Up gt Increase the numeric value or make changes lt gt lt 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 Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus F8 Access the Q Flash utility F9 Display system information F10 Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program lt F12 gt Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive lt Esc gt Main Menu Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus Exit current submenu 35 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Menus B M Use this menu to configure the clock frequency and voltages of your CPU and memory etc Or check the system CPU temperatures voltages and fan speeds B System Information Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date m BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order and advanced features available on the CPU B Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices such as SATA USB integrated audio and integrated LAN etc B Power Management Use this menu to configure all the power saving functions B Save 8 Exit Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS an
85. ted the computer will not start To meet expansion requirements it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system ATX 12V 2X4 Pin No Definition 1 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 2 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V ELE Han EX 5 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V ATX 12V 2X4 6 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 7 12V 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 209 Hardware Installation 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 When conn
86. the product please consult a certified computer technician 9 Hardware Installation 45 CPU Support for Intel Core i7 processors Intel Core i5 processors Intel Core i3 processors Intel Pentium processors Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel Z97 Express Chipset Memory 9 9 9 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory Dueto a Windows 32 bit operating system limitation when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600 1333 MHz memory modules Support for non ECC 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 1xD Sub port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60Hz 1xDVI D port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60Hz The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter 1XxHDMI port supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 24Hz or 2560x1600 60Hz Support for HDMI 1 4a version Support for up to 3 displays at the same time Maximum shared memory of 1 GB Audio 9 9 9 Realtek
87. 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 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 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 VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot Auto Enables legacy option ROM only bp 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 item 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 bp Enabled All P
88. time format is hour minute and second For example 1 p m is 13 0 0 Use Enter to switch between the Hour Minute and Second fields and use the Page Up or Page Down 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 BIOS Setup 48 GIGABYTE DualBIOS A Specify the overall boot order from the available devices list Boot Option 2 Use keys to modify the order Default Devices ordered according to Bootup NumLock State SATA port number Lowest first Security Option Full Screen LOGO Show Fast Boot Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Intel Virtualization Technology Intel TXT LT Support Dynamic Storage Accelerator UT d Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tweak Mode F5 Previous Values F7 Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit y F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Windows 8 Features Boot Mode Selection LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Storage Boot Option Control Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc GIGABYTE DualBIOS Full Screen LOGO Show A For PCI devic
89. ty move to Create Volume and press Enter to begin Figure 6 GIGABYTE DualBIOS Sh Name RAID Level Select Disks SATA 0 0 Hitachi HDS721050CLA660 JP1532FR3BKRJK 465 7GB SATA 0 1 Hitachi HDS721050CLA660 JP1532ERO4EJTK 465 7GB Strip Size Capacity MB Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Figure 6 Create a volume with the settings specified above Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tweak Mode F5 Previous Ualues F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit 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 for information on RAID level stripe block size array name and array capacity etc Figure 7 Volume Actions e Name RAID Level Strip Size Size Status Bootable GIGABYTE DualBIOS Volunel RAIDO Str ipe 16KB 931 5G6B Normal Yes gt SATA 0 0 Hitachi HDS721050CLA660 JP1532FR3BKRJK 465 7GB gt SATA 0 1 Hitachi HDS 21050CLA660 JP1532EROA4EJTK 465 7GB Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Figure 7 64 Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter Db1 Click Select PU PD C
90. ult Auto CPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function a CPU power saving function in system halt state When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption 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 Note 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 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Thermal Monitor Note 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 et Enables or disables Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology EIST Depending on CPU loadi
91. y Multiplier Memory Frequency MHz The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu lt Memory Overclocking Profiles Note Allows you to set the memory frequency Options may vary depending on the memory being used Default Disabled gt Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default 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 Note This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature 41 BIOS Setup Memory Enhancement Settings Provides three different memory performance enhancement settings Normal basic performance Enhanced Stability and Enhanced Performance Default Normal lt Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the 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 Channel Interl
92. yTune based on your system requirements Default 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 adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default 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 45 BIOS Setup 7 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 w
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