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1. 20 1 1 10 20 11 F USB30 2 11 10 z 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 T GND 17 SSRX2 8 D1 18 SSRX2 9 D1 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin gw the USB ports routed to the F_USB30_1 header can support the ON OFF Charge2 function Prior to installing the USB front panel be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB front panel Hardware Installation 32 15 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 aa SeESooRo EUER foal oa mcm
2. Pin 1 4 VRIN g Pin 143 VIOA C Pin 4 E VSA Pin No Definition Pin 4 E VAXG 1 Power ee Pin 4 amp VRING 2 GND e z Pin 1 amp VIOD Pin 1 VDIMM Pin 14 VCORE i _ d Steps Connect the red lead of the multimeter to the pin 1 Power of a voltage measurement point and the black lead to the pin 2 ground Hardware Installation 24 1 9 Internal Connectors i 2 Te E Ex E Ex 11 135 16 17 1 ATX 12V 2X4 10 F PANEL 2 ATX 11 F AUDIO 3 ATX4AP 12 SPDIF IN 4 CPU FAN 13 SPDIF O 5 SYS FAN1 2 3 4 5 14 F USB30 1 F USB30 2 6 CPU OPT 15 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 7 BAT 16 TPM 8 SATA3 0 1 2 3 4 5 17 COMA 9 GSATA3 6 7 18 CLR CMOS 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 devic
3. Wil Pin No Definition i 1 GND T si GSATA3 2 TXP 3 TXN n 4 GND i F 5 RXN E 6 RXP z 7 GND A ea A a e ARAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives If more than two hard drives are to be used the total number of hard drives must be an even number 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 29 Hardware Installation 10 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 ea Power LED Speaker B 4 Q zi v Tm a al A q A N q rum ooi ony tn DO PWR_LED PWR_LED PWR_LED
4. ATX 12V 2X4 Pin No Definition MEZ 1 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V gnmg 2 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V nooo 3 GND i 1 4 4 GND 1 ATX 12V 2X4 5 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 6 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V i M 7T HN 2h n 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 Hardware Installation 26 3 ATX4P PCle Power Connector The power connector provides auxiliary power to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots When two or more graphics cards are installed we recommend that you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to ensure system stability anji nay Cc Pin No Definition NC NC NC
5. i O Se 4 o o E E o o o ANS ES SEES IL EES E Pin No Definition Power 5V Power 5V USB DX USB DY USB DX USB DY GND GND cO co 4 o05 o01 c5 n5 No Pin NC i Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB 2 0 1 1 header Prior to installing the USB bracket be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket 16 TPM Trusted Platform Module Header You may connect a TPM Trusted Platform Module to this header OO ay toj oo 20 2 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 LCLK 11 LADO 2 GND 12 GND 3 LFRAME 13 NC 4 No Pin 14 ID 5 LRESET 15 SB3V 6 NC 16 SERIRQ LAD3 17 GND 8 LAD2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK 33 lt Hardware Installation 17 COMA Serial Port Header The COM header can provi
6. PCle 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEXA slot as the first display PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as the first display BIOS Setup 56 PCH LAN Controller Intel GbE LAN Chip Enables or disables the Intel GbE 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 Intel Z87 Chipset 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 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 gt gt 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 x
7. RAID Volumes None defined Physical Disks IE Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB I ST3120026AS SALSA 111 7GB DC EXIL Figure 15 Step 2 After entering the volume name select Recovery under the RAID Level item and press lt Enter gt Figure 16 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level Recovery Disks Select Disks Strip Size N A Capacity 111 7 GB Sync Continuous Create Volume HELP Recovery Copies data between a master and a recovery disk TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Figure 16 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 14 Step 3 Press lt Enter gt 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 lt Space gt 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 lt Enter gt to confirm Figure 17 ption ROM 12 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level Recovery SELECT DISKS MO R j 3J1 111 7GB Non RAID Disk RI ST3120026AS 3JT329J7X 111 7GB Non RAID Disk T4 Change TAB Next ESC 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
8. Place the cooler atop the CPU aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the mother board Push down on the push pins diagonally Step 5 After the installation check the back of the moth erboard 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 lt P Push Pin IT Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2 Before installing the cooler note the direction of the arrow sign lt 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 guidelines before you begin to install the memory 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 th
9. 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 B For quick set up of the product read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product BI For detailed product information carefully read the User s Manual For product related information check on our website at http www gigabyte com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this REV X X For example REV 1 0 means the revision of the motherboard is 1 0 Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS drivers or when looking for technical information Example Table of Contents BOX COMMONS EE EO OU 6 Sous ncc 6 GA Z87X UD5 TH Motherboard Layout seen 7 GA Z87X UD5 TH Motherboard Block Diagram esee 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ccccccscscscssscsscssssssscsssecssc
10. 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB 1 ST3120026AS 3JT329IX 111 7GB Tl Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Figure 14 To exit the RAID BIOS utility press lt Esc gt or select 6 Exit in MAIN MENU Now you can proceed to install the SATA RAID AHCI driver and operating system 713 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 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 Arecovery volume can be created with two hard drives only A recovery volume and a RAID array cannot co exist in the system at the same time that is if you have already created a recovery volume you are unable to create a RAID array By default only the master drive can be viewed in the operating system the recovery drive is hidden Step 1 Select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press Enter Figure 15 rs mo D v Optio WI 19001782 MAIN MENU Cre JD Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION
11. Activity LED Switch Chassis Intrusion Header e PLED PWR LED Power LED Yellow Purple 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 SS S4 S5 Off S4 sleep state or powered off S5 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 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 e RES Reset Switch Green Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart e Cl Chassis Intrusion Header Gray Connects to the chassis intrusion switch sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch sensor EB The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module m
12. PU PD Change Opt F2 F5 F F8 F9 F10 y Ff Vindous Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information Save amp Exit Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Inc Reset Case Open Status 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 No at next boot 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 47 BIOS Setup CPU Vcore CPU VRIN CPU VCCIOA DRAM Voltage 3 3V 5V 12V CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages CPU System PCH Temperature Displays current CPU System Chipset temperature CPU CPU OPT System Fan Speed Displays current CPU CPU_OPT system fan speeds CPU System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU system temperature When CPU system 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 F
13. GND GND GND VCC VCC olol NI Dm on AII n5 VCC GND GND GND 12V 12V 12V 4 5 CPU FAN SYS FAN1 SYS FAN2 SYS FAN3 SYS FANA SYS FANS Fan Headers All fan headers on this motherboard are 4 pin Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design When connecting a fan cable be sure to connect it in the correct orientation the black connector wire is the ground wire The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design For optimum heat dissipation it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis E UBER cmm SYS FAN2 3 M IEEE CPU FAN jd pus SYS_FAN1 E SYS_FANS SYS_FAN4 CPU_FAN Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN1 2 3 4 5 Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 12V Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC e Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheat ing Overheating may result in damage to
14. Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information Save amp Exit Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Step 3 On the Intel R Rapid Storage Technology menu press lt Enter gt on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create RAID Volume screen Enter a volume name with 1 16 letters letters cannot be special characters under the Name item and press lt Enter gt 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 eile7i i i 41 DualBIOS D ON Back Peripherals Intel Rapid Storage Technology Create RAID Volume i a ae a ne Select Disks Port 0 WDC UD800JD 22LSR0 WD WMANSW 63269 7 Port 1 WDC UD800JD 22LSR0 WD WMAMSWS22607 7 Strip Size Capacity MB gt Create Volume Step 4 RALDO Str ipe RAID1 Mirror Recovery Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Figure 4 Select RAID Level Select Screen fl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F10 F12 Dashboard Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information Save amp Exit Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Inc Under Select Disks item select the hard drives to be i
15. changed by other users Unique Features 104 5 2 6 Smart Recovery 2 Smart Recovery 2 allows you to back up a partition as an image file every hour You can use these images to restore your system or files when needed GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 2 7 Smart Recovery 2 Drive Eh WDC WD800JD 22LSA0 CAT C C300 MTFDDAC256MAG 238 474GB COLD DA System Reserved 0 098GB DG EAL 238 374GB Drive Jol C300 MTFDDAC256MAG 238474GB taco ENS 238 374GB The Smart Recovery 2 main menu Button Function Allows you to select the source and ian destination partition Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately File Recovery Allows you to recover your files from the backup image Allows you to recover your system from the backup image e Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system e You need to select the destination partition in Settings the first time you use Smart Recovery 2 The Backup Now button will be available only after you log in Windows for ten minutes System Recovery Creating a backup Click the Settings button on the main menu In the Settings dialog box select the source partition and destination partition and click OK The initial backup will start after 10 minutes and regular backup will be performed hourly Note By default all partitions on the system drive are selected as the backup source The backup destination cannot be on the sa
16. emm m Geese Rou DDR3_3 lll N co ac Q ea DDR3 4 IE 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 g O Em mt DOU nmi ony nC gre DDR3 DIMM Ee L A DDR3 memory module has
17. on the top right corner of the screen and select Run Run exe Or go to My Computer double click the optical drive and ex ecute the Run exe program ER Before installing the drivers first install the operating system The following instructions use 4 1 Chipset Drivers Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Xpress Install button and Xpress Install will install all of the selected drivers Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need GIGABYTE Xpress Install We recommend that you install the drivers listed below for your motherboard Chipset o Drivers Click the button on the right of an application to install it Google Drive Google Chrome a faster way to browse the web Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer M Norton Internet Security NIS when Xpress Install is installing the drivers Failure to do so may affect the driver installation e Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation After the system restart Xpress Install will continue to install other drivers ER Please ignore the popup dialog box es e g the Found New Hardware Wizard displayed 89 Drivers Installation 4 2 Application Software This page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software You can select the apps you want and click the In
18. 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 worked properly last known good record 63 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 64 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 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
19. 65 3 1 Configuring Intel Z87 SATA Controllers eese 65 3 2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller TT 3 3 Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System 82 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 89 Asl Chipset Drivers usua RSEN EUR DIONMDR DNUS NDS UR EN RL DER 89 4 2 Application Software ssssesseseeeenenen nnne nnns 90 4 3 To unico RETO 90 Chapter o Unique Fealul8S usitato ped Ente pn Ecos itu a iiin 91 5 4 BIOS Update Utilities ascites cress itii Hp Rat Ene rd IE E nh ta renti 91 5 1 1 Updating the BIOS with the Q Flash Utility nne 91 5 1 2 Updating the BIOS with the BIOS Utility nee 94 M SLOT nests 95 o MD NU n rS 96 MEN ITA Do Nc S 97 S ONOFF i 0 102 5 2 4 USB Blocker een rene nt et rae meee eee 103 520 EM No c m 104 5 2 0 Sman IIa e 105 5 3 Using the Wi Fi Bluetooth Utilities 107 5 3 1 Using the Wi Fi Share Utility sese 107 5 3 2 Using the Cloud Station Utility essen 111 Chapter 5 APPDENUX nascissi Sete Seld uu DEM SUM Um AUD MEM o eR NUN 117 6 1 Configuring Audio Input and Output eee 117 6 1 1 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio senes 117 5 1 2 Conngurndg S PDIF MOU sua coast nir eame
20. BIOS Setup or Space to continue appears press Ctrl M to enter the RAID setup utility On the main screen press Enter on the RAID tab and then press Enter on Spare Management Step 2 The new hard drive will be displayed on the screen Press Enter or Space on the new hard drive to select it and then press Enter on NEXT When prompted press Y to confirm The new hard drive is now set as a Spare drive RAID Config Spare Management 87 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Step 3 Make sure you have installed the Marvell RAID driver and Marvell Storage Utility from the motherboard driver disk While in the operating system launch the Marvell Storage Utility from Start All Programs Marvell Storage Utility Marvell Tray right click on the ZZ icon in the notification area and select Open MSU Then login the Marvell Storage Utility Under Virtual Disk 0 the Property tab displays the rebuild progress on the right of the Background Activity Progress item indicating that the RAID volume is being rebuilt When completed the status will display as Done 20 0103 2019 6230 Rebuid Bak en virtusi deb Ois 10 dene 01 02 2010 C2 1 02 2210 2 18 Rebusd dex on atual Osh O resumed 01 02 2333 6248 Adapter nun as ree coche mede couse lacis encugh memery 01 02 2210 02 18 Adapter O s Getected e Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a
21. 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 et9 Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel multi core CPU the number of CPU cores may vary by CPU Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Hyper Threading Technology Allows you to determine whether to enable multi threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this function This feature only works for operating systems that support multi processor mode Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Enhanced Halt C1E ete 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 et Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter
22. CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Intel Virtualization Technology Intel TXT LT Support Dynamic Storage Accelerator UT d Windows 8 Features Administrator Password Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Figure 2 Step 2 Y Inc This option controls if CSM will be launched Select Screen fl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 F5 F F8 F9 F10 F12 x ayeyeoOt Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information Save amp Exit Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only Dashboard Mode Previous Values 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 el e7 1 2 41 2 DualBIOS XHCI Mode fiudio Controller Intel Processor Graphics Intel Processor Graphics Memory fil location DUMT Total Memory Size Intel R Rapid Start Technology Legacy USB Support XHCI Hand off EHCI Hand of f USB Storage Devices ADATA USB Flash Drive 0 00 PCIE Slot Configuration gt SATA Configuration gt Intel R Thunderbolt gt Super IO Configuration gt Intel R Smart Connect Technology gt Marvell ATA Controller Configuration gt Intel tk Ethernet Network Lonnection icif V 34 DE 00 H0 2 T Figure 3 67 Select Screen fl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 F5 F F8 F9 F10 F12 Dashboard Mode
23. Dashboard English Q Flash Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Yes No Select Yes to load BIOS defaults Step 5 Select Save amp Exit Setup and press lt Enter gt And then select Yes to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup The procedure is complete after the system restarts 93 Unique Features 5 1 2 Updating the BIOS with the BIOS Utility A Before You Begin GIGABYTE BIOS 1 In Windows close all applications and TSR F Terminate and Stay Resident programs This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS up date teu Flash Memory Type Flash Memory Size 2 Ifthe BIOS is being updated via the Internet ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT Un P interrupt the Internet connection for example avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start 3 GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing B Using BIOS Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Click Update from Server select the BIOS server site closest to your location and 7 then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model Follow the on screen instructions to complete If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the BIOS server site please manua
24. INL RET Case pen YES CPU Ucore 1 092 U CPU URIN 1 764 U CPU UCCIOR 1 012 U DRAM Voltage 1 488 U 3 3U 3 264 U 5U 4 950 U 12U 11 880 U CPU VAXG 0 012 U CPU Temperature 51 0 C System Temperature 38 0 C PCH Temperature 40 0 C CPU Fan Speed 0 RPM CPU OPT Fan Speed 0 RPM 1st System Fan Speed 0 RPM 2nd System Fan Speed 0 RPM 3rd System Fan Speed 0 RPM 4th System Fan Speed 0 RPM Sth System Fan Speed 0 RPM Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends C1 67 122 41 Back SLB en IET System Temperature Warning CPU Fan Fail Warning CPU OPT Fan Fail Warning 1st System Fan Fail Warning 2nd System Fan Fail Warning 3rd System Fan Fail Warning 4th System Fan Fail Warning Sth System Fan Fail Warning CPU Fan Speed Control Slope PWM CPU OPT Fan Speed Control Slope PWM ist System Fan Speed Control Slope PWM 2nd System Fan Speed Control Slope PWM 3rd System Fan Speed Control Slope PWM 4th 5th System Fan Speed Control Slope PWM DualBIOS DualBIOS EEE A Enable to Clear Case Open Status 3 Select Screen fl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 F5 F F8 F9 F10 y f Vindous Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information Save amp Exit Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Inc A Set How Much Degree of Temperature to Alert 3 Select Screen fl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select
25. Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAaT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit CPU URIN PUM Suitch Rate 350 OKHz DDR CH A B PWM Switch Rate 250 OKHz PWM Phase Control Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Inc CPU VRIN Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the Load Line Calibration level for the CPU VRIN The levels are from highest to lowest Extreme Turbo High Medium Low and Standard Selecting a higher level keeps the Vcore more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel s specifications Default Auto 45 BIOS Setup gt CPU VRIN Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on the CPU VRIN voltage for over voltage protection The adjustable range is from 150 0mV to 500 0mV Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto DDR CH A B Voltage Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on Channel A and Channel B memory voltage for over voltage protection The adjustable range is from 150 0mV to 300 0mV Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU VRIN Current Protection Allows you to set the over current protection level for the CPU VRIN voltage Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Standard Extreme Selects Standard Low Medium High Turbo or Extreme which represents different leve
26. Norton Norton Internet Security Creative Creative Sound Driver Creative SB Creative Utility Realtek Realtek Audio Driver VIA VIA Audio Driver BootDrv Drivers Installation 90 Chapter 5 Unique Features 5 1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools Q Flash and QBIOS GIGABYTE Q Flash and BIOS are easy to use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS DOS mode Additionally this motherboard features the DualBIOS design which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip What is DualBIOS Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard a main BIOS and a backup BIOS Normally the system works on the main BIOS However if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation For the sake of system safety users cannot update the backup BIOS manually What is Q Flash With Q Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS DOS or Window first Embedded in the BIOS the Q Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process What is BIOS BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest BIOS server site and update the
27. Opt F2 F5 F F8 F9 F10 F12 Dashboard Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information Save amp Exit 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 lt Enter gt on the volume to check for information on RAID level stripe block size array name and array capacity etc Figure 7 e 67 122 41 2 DualBIOS Back Per ipherals Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID VOLUME INFO gt Volume Actions Name RAID Level Strip Size Size Status Bootable GBT RAIDO Str ipe 16KB 149 1GB Norma 1 Yes gt Port 0 UDC UD800JD 22LSR0 WD WMAMSW763269 74 5GB gt Port 1 WDC UD800JD 22LSR0 WD WMAMSW522807 74 5GB Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Figure 7 69 Select RAID Level 3 Select Screen fl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt IA F5 F F8 F9 F10 F12 Dashboard Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information Save amp Exit Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array press lt Enter gt on the volume to be deleted on the Intel R Rapid Storage Technology screen After e
28. SPDIFI 3 GND Hardware Installation 13 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 expan sion card 14 F_USB30_1 F_USB30_2 USB 3 0 2 0 Headers Pin No Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND The headers conform to USB 3 0 2 0 specification and can provide two USB ports For purchasing the optional 3 5 front panel that provides two USB 3 0 2 0 ports please contact the local dealer
29. Storage Boot Option Control Network stack Administrator Password User Password Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Inc Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices For example you can set hard drive as the first priority Boot Option 1 and DVD ROM drive as the second priority Boot Option 2 The list only displays the device with the highest priority for a specific type For example only hard drive defined as the first priority on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here 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 DualBIOS E THT Hd 2 DualBIOS A Specify the overall boot order from the available devices list Use keys to modify the order Default Devices ordered according to SATA port number Lowest first Select Screen fl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Dashboard Mode Previous Ualues Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit y F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit A For PCI devices other than Network Mass storage or Video defines which OpROM to launch Select Screen fl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Dashboar
30. a notch so it can only fit in one direction Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory 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 Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card e Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage noon O PCI Express x1 Slot S Fem PU PLI PCI Express x16 Slot p PCI Slot no DB ES RE Follow the steps below to correctly install your ex
31. 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 Sync Continuous Create Volume HELP Select a sync option On Request volume is updated manually Continuous volume is updated automatically TL Change TAB Next ESC Previous Men 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 f5 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press lt Enter gt In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press lt Delete gt When prompted to confirm your selection Figure 19 press lt Y gt to confirm or lt N gt to abort L ATI 710 LI 0 DELETE VOLUME MENU Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable VolumeO0 RAIDO Stripe 2 223 6GB Normal Yes ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST This ne ry volum Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE
32. drive walkman etc Note Simultaneous output for DVI I and the MDP2 Thunderbolt port is not supported If a monitor is con nected to the MDP2 Thunderbolt port the DVI I port will become unavailable When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector first remove the cable from your A 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 21 Hardware Installation Line Out Jack Green The default line out jack 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 default Mic in jack Microphones must be connected to this jack The audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software except for the Line Out jack If you install a Side Speaker you need to retask other audio jack to be Side Speaker out Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration in Chapter 6 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio Hardware Installation 22 1 8 Onboard Buttons Switches and LEDs BIOS Switch and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch BIOS_SW allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking
33. drive s Check if the system aes or cable might fail can boot successfully The problem is verified and solved Reinstall the operating system Reinstall other devices one by one install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully for help Or go to the Support amp Downloads Technical Support page to submit your question Our c If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem contact the place of purchase or local dealer customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible 129 Appendix 6 3 Debug LED Codes Regular Boot Code Description 10 PEI Core is started 11 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 12 14 Reserved 15 Pre memory North Bridge initialization is started 16 18 Reserved 19 Pre memory South Bridge initialization is started 1A 2A Reserved 2B 2F Memory initialization 31 Memory installed 32736 CPU PEI initialization 37 3A OH PEI initialization 3B 3E PCH PEI initialization 3F 4F Reserved 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH runtime services 63 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization is started 69 IOH DXE initialization 6A IOH SMM initialization 6B 6F Reserved 70 PCH DXE initialization 71 PCH SMM initialization 72 PCH devices initializati
34. helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function The LED indicator MBIOS_LED BBIOS_LED shows which BIOS is active gong 358 O Ed il eSB BIOS Switch T RiT BIOS SW BIOS SW I 2LE 1 Main BIOS Boot from the main BIOS 2 w3 2 Backup BIOS Boot from the backup BIOS nA i 2 2 em 1 Dual BIOS m 2 w3 2 Single BIOS O m DOU ooN ooh Di Pe BIOS LED Indicators MBIOS_LED The main BIOS is active MBIOS LED BBIOS_LED BBIOS LED The backup BIOS is active HE Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons power button reset button and clear CMOS button The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn on off or reset the computer in an open case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing Use the clear CMOS button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed PW_SW BEBE amp s eCMOS_SW E PW
35. hetg etd tah xa cutn 119 6 1 3 Configuring Microphone Recording ssceceesesssssesesssessssssseseesssscsseseseeeeeseees 121 6 1 4 Using the Sound Recorder sess 123 6 1 5 Creative ISl 124 B2 TOUDIESNOOUNG eaeeneeecene renee eet Amer een eet ae eet ete er arte ae eee ee 127 6 2 1 Frequently Asked Questions sese 127 6 2 2 Troubleshooting PIOCBOIKB ss signer aided xxn bv da Sv Feb ins verla 128 G3 Debug LED O c s RR ee ee ee eee eee 130 Iegulatory olatelielils cic scicas se codssiecceanssencdeleostivasiansendadansddaad ade utet un Rd t cedat ed 134 Snc Ne 139 Box Contents NNNANQANANARARA GA Z87X UD5 TH motherboard Motherboard driver disk Wireless module driver disk User s Manual Quick Installation Guide Six SATA cables I O Shield 3 5 Front Panel with 2 USB 3 0 2 0 ports One 2 Way SLI bridge connector One antenna The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain The box contents are subject to change without notice Optional Items O 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 S PDIF In cable Part No 12CR1 1SPDIN 1 R HDMI to DVI adapter Part No 12CT2 HDMI01 1 R COM port cable Part No 12CF1 1CM001 3 R GA Z87X UD5 TH Motherb
36. launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from the desktop z 2 9 intel 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 9 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 85 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Restoring the Master Drive to a Previous State for Recovery Volume only When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode you can restore the master drive data to the last backup state when needed For example in case the master drive detects a virus you can restore the recovery drive data to the master drive Step 1 Select 4 Recovery Volume Options in the MAIN MENU of the Intel 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 scr
37. 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 C16 T 1 2 41 DualBIOS SD 3 gt NE gs As gt pa 3 wo KS ir f System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit Back M I T Advanced Memory Settings Dashboard English Q Flash Extreme Memory Profile M P Disabled Disabled Extreme Memory Profile X M P System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency MHz The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu Memory Overclocking Profiles t Allows you to set the memory frequency Options may vary depending on the memory being used Default Disabled lt 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 Note This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that s
38. occurs please set to Enabled Auto lets the BIOS automatically configur 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 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 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 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 X 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 consum
39. 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 Appendix 134 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult a dealer or experienced TV radio technician for help Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Neither the Dealer nor the Manufacturer are responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthor
40. 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 BIOS Setup 54 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 gt 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 GPT format OS such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server Default Disabled lt gt pv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled lt pv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password Press lt Enter gt on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup Differing from the user password the administrator password allows you to make ch
41. operating system e 2 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 8 7 setup disk e Motherboard driver disk e AUSB thumb drive 3 1 Configuring Intel Z87 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 If there is more than one SATA controller on your motherboard refer to Chapter 1 Hardware Installation to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port For example on this motherboard the SATA3 0 5 ports are supported by the Intel 287 Chipset 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 mode 65 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 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 lt Delete gt 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 R
42. socket Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed WW _ BE AY iu INTEL CONFIDENTIAL QD4C ES 2 68GHZ JSA PEE ie x H Step 2 Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers and away from the socket with your finger Then Align the CPU pin one marking triangle with the completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal pin one corner of the CPU socket or you may align load plate plastic cover will be lifted as well the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys and gently insert the CPU into position ts beet Step 3 Step 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted carefully Finally secure the lever under its retention tab to replace the load plate When replacing the load complete the installation of the CPU 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 Hardware Installation 14 1 3 2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly 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
43. supply with sufficient power is recommended Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement B Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1 Observe the steps in 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card and install CrossFire SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 and PCIEXO slots Step 2 Insert the CrossFire 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 Catalyst Control Center Browse to Performance AMD CrossFi reX Configuration and ensure the Enable CrossFireX check box is selected and click Apply E LJ 1 nlt e E e C 2 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 Note The bridge connector s may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards e Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire SLI technology may differ by graphics cards FB and driver version Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire SLI technology When two or more graphics cards are installed we recommend that you connect
44. to create ID p 0 SATA WDC WD800JD 22LSA0 Figure 5 19 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Step 3 On the Create VD menu Figure 6 use the up or down arrow key to move the selection bar to select an item and press lt Enter gt to display options Set the required items in sequence and press the down arrow key to proceed to the next item Sequence 1 RAID Level Select a RAID level Options include RAID 0 Stripe and RAID 1 Mirror 2 Stripe Size Select the stripe block size Options include 32 KB 64 KB and 128 KB 3 Quick Init Select whether to quickly erase old data on the hard drives when creating the array 4 Cache Mode Select write back or write through cache 5 VD Name Enter an array name with 1 10 letters letters cannot be special characters Selection Adapter Devices Create VD WriteBack Figure 6 6 NEXT After completing the settings above move to NEXT and press lt Enter gt to begin creating the array When prompted to confirm press lt Y gt to confirm or lt N gt to cancel Figure 7 Selection Adapter Devices Create VD RAIDO 152478 64KB No WriteBack GBT Figure 7 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 80 When completed the RAID tab will display the new array Figure 8 Marvell BIOS Setup c 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd Selection Adapter Devices GBT 152 4GB RAIDO ONLINE 64KB WriteBack SATA WDC WD800JD 2
45. to set the default sound playback device to HDMI E In Windows 8 select All apps gt Control Panel gt Hardware and ES Sound gt Sound gt Playback set Intel R Display Audio to the default E playback device Note Simultaneous output for DVI I and the MDP2 Thunderbolt port is not supported If a monitor is con nected to the MDP2 Thunderbolt port the DVI I port will become unavailable Hardware Installation 20 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 Speed LED Activity LED Connection Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description C ma Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring m Green 100 Mbps data rate On No data transmission or receiving is occurring Off 10 Mbps data rate LAN Port e Thunderbolt Port Use this port for Thunderbolt devices or Mini DisplayPort monitors Because of the limited I O resources of the PC architecture the number of Thunderbolt devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express and PCI devices being installed Each Thunderbolt port can daisy chain about three devices To connect more Thunderbolt devices adjust the settings under Peripherals Intel R Thunderbolt in BIOS Setup The two Thunderbolt ports support two DisplayPort monitors in total The two DisplayPort monit
46. 09 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature Eric Lu Date Aug 16 2013 Stamp Date Aug 16 2013 Name Timmy Huang Wireless Module Country Approvals United States European Union FCC QDS BRCM1073 Canada IC 4324A BRCM1073 C 0560 Australia amp New Zealand Indonesia XXXXX SDPPI 2013 N27204 1921 Brazil Japan R 13215118 AA 00 F 13225021 AA 00 Mexico DANATEL 3 9 II Il COFETEL No RCPBRBC13 XXXX 01 0789858 Ag ncia Nacional de Telecomunica es 1178 13 186 1340065 Este equipamento opera em car ter secund rio isto n o tem ote direito a prote o contra interfer ncia prejudicial mesmo de e 7A esta es do mesmo tipo e n o pode causar interfer ncia a Pakistan Telecom Authority sistemas operando em car ter prim rio China CMIIT ID 2013DJXXXX Approved by PTA See the latest safety and regulatory documents at GIGABYTE s website Complies with IDA Standards DA104328 South Africa CAE TA2013 XXX I CASA QN APPROVED KCC CRM BCM 1073 South Korea Copyright 2013 GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD All rights reserved
47. 12 file system e Ifthe BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller use the End key during the POST to access Q Flash 2 Select USB Flash Drive Q Flash Utility v1 05 Model Name Z87X UD5 TH BIOS Version Fl BIOS Date 07 05 2013 Flash Type Size MXIC 25L Series 16MB Update BIOS From Drive Select Device USB Flash Drive 3 Select the BIOS update file A Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model Step 2 The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen When the message Are you sure to update BIOS appears select Yes to begin the BIOS update The monitor will display the update process e Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading updating the BIOS e Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS Step 3 The system will restart after the update process is complete Unique Features 92 Step 4 During the POST press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save amp Exit screen and press lt Enter gt to load BIOS defaults System will re detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update SO we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults ei e7 1 2 41 2 DualBIOS e VS A gt J 5 v AS p C TT Sustem Information BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management
48. 2LSA0 76 3GB SATA 3Gb s ASSIGNED SATA WDC WD800JD 22LSA0 76 3GB SATA 3Gb s ASSIGNED ENTER SPACE Select ESC Back Exit Figure 8 To exit the RAID BIOS utility press lt Esc gt on the main screen and press lt Y gt to confirm Now you can proceed to install the operating system Delete the RAID Array To deleted the existing array press lt Enter gt on the RAID tab and select Delete VD When the Delete VD menu appears press lt Enter gt on the array to select it and then press lt Enter gt on NEXT When prompted press lt Y gt to confirm Figure 9 When the message Do you want to delete the VD s MBR appears press lt Y gt to clear the MBR or press other keys to ignore Marvell BIOS Setup c 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd Selection Adapter Devices RAID Config Delete VD 152 4GB RAIDO ONLINE 64KB WriteBack Figure 9 Use the Marvell Storage Utility in the Operating System With the Marvell Storage utility you can set up an array or view the current array status in the operating system To install the utility insert the motherboard driver disk then go to Application Software Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to install Note After the installation you must login the utility with the same account name and password that you use to login the operating system If you did not set the account password before click Login to enter the Marvell Storage Utility directly Please note
49. AID set SATA Mode Selection to RAID Figure 1 If you do not want to create RAID set this item to IDE or AHCI C167 1 2 41 DualBIOS e A gt a M M TIT System Information BIOS Features Power Management Save amp Exit Back Peripherals SATA Configuration Dashboard English Q Flash Enabled SATA Mode Selection RAID Serial ATA Port 0 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 1 WDC UD800JD 22 80 0GB Softuare Preserve SUPPORTED Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 2 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 3 Empty Software Preserve Unknown 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 BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 66 C 1 UEFI RAID Configuration This mode supports Windows 8 64 bit installation only 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 eile7i 1 2 410 DualBIOS Boot Option 5 Bootup NumLock State Security Option Full Screen LOGO Show Fast Boot Limit
50. AID mode 3 Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility installed 4 Windows 7 with SP1 Windows 8 5 Intel SATA controller driver installed B Using XHD Select XHD and click Create RAID 0 or Create RAID 1 based on your need GIGABYTE EZ Setup Note 1 The XHD utility only supports the SATA connectors controlled by the Intel Chipset Note 2 Except for the operating system drive all data on other hard drive will be deleted Back up your data before using the XHD utility 101 Unique Features 5 2 3 ON OFF Charge2 GIGABYTE ON OFF Charge2 Technology can automatically detect your mobile device such as smart phone and tablet PC and quickly charge the device through USB interface It provides the best charging solution while the system is turned on in sleep standby mode or even turned off The ON OFF Charge2 Interface GIGABYTE ON OFF Charge 2 Using ON OFF Charge2 ON OFF Charge2 automatically detects your mobile device and displays it on the screen Available functions may vary by device If your mobile device does not support data sync select Fast Charge No Sync to enable a quick charge Fast Charge Automatically detects mobile device s and enables both quick charge and data sync Fast Charge No Sync Automatically detects mobile device s and enables a quick charge but no data sync e Rescan Rescan the connected mobile device s Exit Turn off ON OFF Charge2 Unique Features 102 5 2 4 U
51. BIOS 5 1 1 Updating the BIOS with the Q Flash Utility A Before You Begin 1 From GIGABYTE s website download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model 2 Extract the file and save the new BIOS file e g Z87XUD5TH F1 to your USB flash drive or hard drive Note The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system 3 Restart the system During the POST press the End key to enter Q Flash Note You can access Q Flash by either pressing the End key during the POST or pressing the F8 key in BIOS Setup However if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller use the End key during the POST to access Q Flash Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky please do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction 91 Unique Features B Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q Flash use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute When updating the BIOS choose the location where the BIOS file is saved The following procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a USB flash drive Step 1 1 Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer In the main menu of Q Flash select Update BIOS From Drive The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file e Q Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32 16
52. 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 t9 Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function a CPU overheating protection function When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU EIST Function Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Depending on CPU loading Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production 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 42 Extreme Memory Profile X M P Mote Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module s to enhance memory performance when enabled gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings gt gt Profile2 v Uses Profile 2 settings System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory
53. CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set the CPU PLL Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto gt 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 Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency Intel R Turbo Boost Technology et Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Turbo Ratio 1 Core Active 4 Core Active gt 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 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 41 BIOS Setup 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
54. Controlled by Intel Z87 Chipset 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 Z87 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 M Pin No Definition I 1 GND J5 MgMI E 2 TXP i MM s 3 TXN l 4 GND L 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GERE DE Eur GSATA3 6 7 SATA 6Gb s Connectors Controlled by Marvell 88SE9172 Chip The SATA connector conforms 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 Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s for instructions on configuring a RAID array
55. DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes T4 Select ESC Exit DEL 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 ACCELERATION OPTIONS Capacity Status 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 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 16 3 2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller 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 The Marvell 88SE9172 SATA controller controls the onboard GSATA3 6 7 connect
56. Enter gt Inte M 1 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 28KB Capacity 111 7 GB Sync N A Create Volume HELP The following are typical values RAIDO 128KB RAIDIO 64KB RAIDS 64KB T4 Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Figure 12 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s T2 Step 5 Enter the array capacity and press lt Enter gt Finally press lt Enter gt on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume press lt Y gt to confirm or lt N gt to cancel Figure 13 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128 MB Capacity 111 7 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 r ihe I MAIN MENU Cre AID Volume Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes ID AEG Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAIDO Stripe 128KB 223 6GB Yes Physical Devices ID Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID
57. F10 Save amp Exit m e a es 3 F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Inc This section provides information on the BIOS version CPU base clock CPU frequency memory frequency total memory size CPU temperature Vcore and memory voltage gt MIT Current Status This screen provides information on CPU memory frequencies parameters 39 BIOS Setup gt Advanced Frequency Settings eile7i 1 2 41 DualBIOS amp A AS A gt pu v a A z System BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit Back M I T Advanced Frequency Settings Dashboard English Q Flash Performance Upgrade fiuto fiuto fiuto fiuto 35 Disabled Auto Performance Upgrade e 9 Provides you with five different overclocking configurations Options are 2096 Upgrade 4096 Upgrade 60 Upgrade 80 Upgrade 100 Upgrade Default Auto CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0 01 MHz increments Default Auto Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications Host PCle Clock Frequency t9 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 Processor Base Clock Gear Ratio t9 Allows you to configure the Processor Base Cloc
58. GA Z87X UD5 TH User s Manual Rev 1101 12ME Z87UD5T 1101R 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 Z87X UD5 TH conforms with the essential requirements of the following directives IX 2004 108 EC EMC Directive IX Conduction amp Radiated Emissions EN 55022 2010 DX Immunity EN 55024 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 EN 61000 3 3 2008 x Power line harmonics x Power line flicker X 2006 95 EC LVD Directive X Safety EN 60950 1 2006 A12 2011 X 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive XX Technical Requirements EN 300 328 v1 7 1 EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 EN 301 489 17 v2 1 1 X 2011 65 EU RoHS Directive X Restriction of use of certain This product does not contain any of the restricted substances in electronic equipment substances listed in Annex II in concentrations and applications banned by the directive DX CE marking Signature Timmy Muang DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a C Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 626 854 9338 626 854 9326 hereby declares that the product Product Name Motherboard Model Number GA Z87X UD5 TH Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 1
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60. H initialization error Appendix 132 Code Description D2 PCH initialization error D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available D4 PCI resource allocation error Out of Resources D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization D6 No Console Output Devices are found D7 No Console Input Devices are found D8 It is an invaild password D9 DA Can t load Boot Option DB Flash update is failed DC Reset protocol is failed DE DF Reserved E8 S3 resume is failed E9 S3 Resume PPI is not found EA S3 Resume Boot Script is invaild EB S3 OS Wake call is failed EC EF Reserved F8 Recovery PPI is invaild F9 Recovery capsule is not found FA Invalid recovery capsule FB PF Reserved 133 Appendix 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 responsibility for errors or omissions in this text Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment I
61. HCI 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 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 gt gt Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3 0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI controller before booting to OS and also provides you with options to manually rout each USB 3 0 2 0 port to xHCI or EHCI Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function Default Auto 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 you 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 Def
62. OS Setup Peripherals for more information The PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 3 0 standard e 2xPClI Express x1 slots The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2 0 standard 1 x PCI slot 1 x mini PCI Express slot for the wireless communication module amp Multi Graphi Eh S e Support for 2 Way AMD CrossFire 2 Way NVIDIA SLI technology Storage Interface Chipset 6x SATA 6Gb s connectors SATA3 0 5 Support for RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 e Marvell 88SE9172 chip 2 x SATA 66b s connectors GSATA3 6 7 Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset 2xUSB 3 0 2 0 ports available through the internal USB header 6x USB 2 0 1 1 ports available through the internal USB headers Chipset 2 Renesas uPD720210 USB 3 0 Hubs 8x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 6 ports on the back panel 2 ports available through the internal USB header K USB 1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCle power connector 8 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 1x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header CPU_OPT 5 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S PDIF In header 1 x S PDIF Out header 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 headers 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module TPM header 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x BIOS switches Volt
63. On this screen click Sound Recorder for audio recording Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use refer to the steps below The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix which may be needed when you want to record sound from your computer Step 1 Locate the KA icon in the notification area and right click on this icon Select Recording Devices 3 03 PM ET FLUE Appendix 122 Step 2 Pisbuck Recording Sounds Conmuncatons On the Recording tab right click on an empty space and Select a recording device below to modify its settings select Show Disabled Devices d AA line In a Realtek High Definition Audio Not plugged in Realtek Digital Input Realtek High Definition Audio Default Device Show Disabled Devices N Show Disconnected Devices Configure Set Default v Properties Apply Step 3 When the Stereo Mix item appears right click on this item and select Enable Then set it as the default device Select a recording device below to modify its settings No plu ed in Realtek Digital Input m Realtek k High Definition Audio Default Device Stereo Mix Realtek High Definition Audio Disabled Enable Setas mph Set as Default Communication Device Configure Set D Show Disabled Devices Show Disconnected Devices im
64. PU PD Change Opt Total Memory Size 2048HB Dashboard Mode Previous Ualues CPU Temperature 48 0 C Optimized Defaults Q Flash Ucore 1 056U System Information DRAM Voltage 1 488U F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FA T16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Inc on your overall system configurations Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in damage to CPU chipset or memory and reduce the useful life of these components This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values ejle7 1 2 410 DualBIOS i Whether the system will work stably with the overclock overvoltage settings you made is dependent Shou all information about M I T status gt Advanced Frequency Settings gt Advanced Memory Settings gt Advanced Voltage Settings gt PC Health Status gt Miscellaneous Settings BIOS Version D30 BCLK 99 78MHz Select Screen fl Click Select Item CPU Frequency 3692 68MHz Enter Dbl Click Select Memory Frequency 1330 48MHz PU PD Change Opt Total Memory Size 2048HB Dashboard Mode Previous Ualues CPU Temperature 48 0 C Optimized Defaults Q Flash Ucore 1 056U System Information DRAM Voltage 1 488U
65. Port Not Present SATA Port1 Not Present AUR GSATA Controller Marvell 88SE9172 C mode AHCI Mode 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 hip DualBIOS AHCI Mode n M gt gt RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers gt gt Disabled Disables this function gt Intel R Ethernet Network Connection This sub menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options BIOS Setup Power Management Dashboard English GSATA3 6 7 connectors Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode The area below displays the current status of each SATA port IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE save amp Exit Q Flash 2 7 Power Management GIGABYTE DualBIOS e system Information BIOS Features Peripherals save amp Exit Dashboard English Q Flash Power Loading Auto Disabled Enabled Disabled Instant Enabled Always Off 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
66. RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first While in the operating system open the Marvell Storage Utility and login Step 1 Under Virtual Disk 0 click the Operation tab and select Rebuild l Teme l Description P 106234 iducter O rue aa nce cache mode cause lacks encogh memory 41 02 2518 02 24 Adapter ie detected xy20 9 02 24 adapter O a detecte 01 07 2010 62 24 Physical dsk missing from virtual dist C configuration at boot 9102 2019 02 24 Physical disk missing from virtual dist Q confguranion at boot Step 2 The screen will display the new hard drive Click on the hard drive to select it and click the Submit button to begin the rebuild Event Logs is Tealtweweis em l l Oms Adapter 1 T 1 Description E o Adapter Evert 01 02 2010 02 24 Adapter 0 rur as nor cache mode cause lacks encugh memory q o idaptergeer 0102 2010 02 24 LdagterO is detected l o Macelaeeous 0102 2012 0224 Physical disk misging from vituli dink configuration x boot acelanesue 02 02 2919 62 24 Physical diak missing from vetunl dist conf gurasion at bost Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 88 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation Windows 8 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
67. SB Blocker GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy to use interface that allows you to block certain USB device types on your PC Devices classes that are blocked will be ignored by the operating system The USB Blocker Interface GIGABYTE USB Blocker Unblocked Smart Card Unblocked Using USB Blocker Select the class of USB device that you would like to block or unblocked Double left click to change the Blocked or Unblocked status and click OK Then enter your password and click OK to complete 103 Unique Features 5 2 5 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows users to effectively manage computer usage time with simple rules and options The Smart TimeLock Interface GIGABYTE q Smart TimeLock Using Smart TimeLock Click the lock icon J on the bottom left corner and enter the password 9 Set the time when a user can or cannot use your computerfor weekdays and weekends Click Save to save the settings and click Exit to exit An alert will appear 15 minutes and 1 minute prior to the default shutdown time When the alert appears you can enter the password to extend the usage time or click Cancel to close the alert If you respond Cancel you will be requested to enter the password to extend the usage time again when the default shutdown time arrives or the computer will shutdown right away Note You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being
68. Share online Help Displays the help file About Displays the Wi Fi Share version Exit Exits Wi Fi Share Mode Selection Wi Fi Share provides three modes for users to select as follows A Hotspot The Hotspot turns your computer into a virtual wireless access point WAP Refer to the steps below for detailed configurations Configuring your computer Manage Wi Fi Share Step 1 Local Share Directory Right click the Wi Fi Share icon in the notification eoim area and select Mode Choice gt Hotspot to turn your wir Live Update computer into a virtual wireless AP Then select Setting Help About Windows 8 Enterpri 107 Unique Features Step 2 Wi Fi Share Settings When the Wi Fi Share Settings dialog box appears ta Settings select a currently running network connection you want to share from the Share Connection list Then click las Save The Password represents the network security key which is required when other computer wants to access Settings the Internet through the virtual wireless AP You can keep Network Name Sib P2PSEB P Password the default password or create your own one Network Name SSID 333 PC Shared Connection File Transfer 1234567890 1234567890 Configuring the computer that wants to access the Internet through the virtual wireless AP Step 1 Left click the Internet Access icon in the notification
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70. _SW Power button RST_SW Reset button CMOS_SW Clear CMOS Button m a zee m Dj adj ony ti pe I EEE EE EEE e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing A the CMOS values Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is on or the system may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur 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 23 Hardware Installation Voltage Measurement Points Users can use a multimeter to measure component voltages including VRIN VIOA VSA VAXG VRING VIOD VDIMM and VCORE You can employ the following way to measure component voltages
71. age measurement points quas Internal BP l fl Connectors 9 9 9 gt gt 9 o 9 9 HH 9 HF 9 HF 9 9 11 Hardware Installation 3 Back Panel e 1xPS 2 keyboard mouse port Connectors 1x DVI I port 1x HDMI port e 2xantenna connectors e 2x Thunderbolt ports e 1x optical S PDIF Out connector 6x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 1x RJ 45 port e 5x audio jacks Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Line Out Mic In 1 0 Controller iTE I O Controller Chip Hardware System voltage detection Monitor e CPU System Chipset temperature detection e CPU CPU OPT System fan speed detection CPU System overheating warning e CPU CPU OPT System fan fail warning e CPU CPU OPT System fan speed control Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install BIOS e 2x 128 Mbit flash eS Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS PnP 1 0a DMI 2 0 SM BIOS 2 6 ACPI 2 0a Unique Features Support for Q Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for APP Center Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications QBIOS EasyTune EZ Setup ON OFF Charge2 USB Blocker Smart TimeLock Smart Recovery 2 Bundled e Norton Internet Security OEM version E Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel S
72. ail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs Default Disabled CPU Fan Speed Control CPU_FAN Connector Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature You can adjust the fan 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 C CPU OPT Fan Speed Control CPU OPT Connector Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the water cooling CPU fan s
73. ainly 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 Hardware Installation 30 11 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 con nector 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 Tol oo o ccm a For HD Front Panel Audio For AC 97 Front Panel Audio Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 MIC2 L 1 MIC 2 GND 2 GND 3 MIC2 R 3 MIC Power 4 ACZ_DET 4 NC 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 10 GND 10 NC T
74. anges to all BIOS settings User Password Allows you to configure a user password Press Enter on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup 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 prompted to confirm 55 BIOS Setup C67 1 2 aie DualBIOS A Select which video display output will PCH LAN Control ler be enabled during POST XHCI Mode Audio Controller Intel Processor Graphics Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation DUMT Total Memory Size Intel R Rapid Start Technology Legacy USB Support XHCI Hand off EHCI Hand of f USB Storage Devices ADATA USB Flash Drive 0 00 PCIE Slot Configuration gt SATA Configuration Optimized Defaults gt Intel B Thunderbolt Q Flash gt Super IO Configuration System Information gt Intel R Smart Connect Technology F10 Save amp Exit gt Marvell SATA Controller Configuration F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Select Screen fl Click Sele
75. area When the Currently connected to list appears select the virtual wireless AP you want to connect to and click Connect Step 2 When the Connect to a Network dialog box appears cs cea ln enter the security key of the network connection the virtual Security key 234367800 wireless AP is sharing and click OK E Hide characters Step 3 After the connection the Currently connected to list shows that this computer is currently using the network connection shared by the virtual wireless AP Unique Features 108 B File Transfer The File Transfer allows two computers with File Transfer enabled to share files to each other Note Be sure to turn off the firewall on both computers before using File Transfer Step 1 Make sure the two computers are installed with the Wi Fi Share utility and have File Transfer enabled On the desktop of the source computer right click the Wi Fi Share icon in the notification area and select Mode Choice gt File Transfer Then select Manage Wi Fi Share to open the Wi Fi Share Manager Step 2 The Wi Fi Share Manager will display the other computer with File Transfer enabled the target computer Step 3 Go the directory where the file folder that you want to share is located Drag the file folder to the target computer displayed on the Wi Fi Share Manager Step 4 When asked whether to send the file folder to the target computer click Yes The TX light will be
76. ault Enabled XHCI Hand off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand off support Default Enabled 5 BIOS Setup lt EHCI Hand off gt EF gt EF 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 PCIE Slot Configuration Specifies the operating bandwidth for the PCIEX4 slot Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the expansion card being installed Default x4 PCIEX4 operates at x4 mode SATA Configuration GIGABYTE DualBIOS i amp Da s s e e 2N 3 E b AS TIT System Information BIOS Features Pouer Management Save amp Exit Back Peripherals SATA Configuration Dashboard English Q Flash Integrated SATA Controller Enabled AHCI Serial ATA Port 0 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 1 ST95005620AS 500 1GB Software Preserve SUPPORTED Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 2 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 3 LITE ON BD O ATAPI Software Preserve N A Integrated SATA Controller Intel Z87 Chipset Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers Default Enabled SATA Mode Select
77. ay be lost m 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 am terminals of the battery holder making them short for 5 seconds 3 Replace the battery 4 Plugin the power cord and restart your computer am ea esr eo pes Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery A e Replace the battery with an equivalent one Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model e Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model e When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the negative side of the battery the positive side should face up Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations Hardware Installation 28 8 9 SATA3 0 1 2 3 4 5 SATA 6Gb s Connectors
78. c Properties Step 4 Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound Default Format 16 Bits 44100 Hz CD Quality CD Format DVO Format Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode 6 1 4 Using the Sound Recorder Start Recording 0 00 00 A Recording Sound 1 Make sure you have connected the sound input device e g microphone to the computer 2 To record the audio click the Start Recording button ssec 3 To stop recording audio click the Stop Recording button sess Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion B Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format 123 Appendix 6 1 5 Creative Software Suite After installing the audio driver you can find the Creative Software Suite in All apps gt Creative The Creative Software Suite includes the Creative Software AutoUpdate Alchemy and Sound Blaster X Fi MB3 Creative Alchemy Through the Creative Alchemy you can enable EAX effects for your games to obtain the most realistic gaming experience Go to All apps gt Creative to launch Creative Alchemy On the left panel select the game for which you want to f enable the EAX effects and add it to the right panel You 4 will see the EAX effects are enabled when the game
79. ck Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device advanced settings dialog box Select the Mute the rear output device when a front headphone plugged in check box Click OK to complete qs Digital Output Opbcal bu ER vos Main Volume t Front Panel back Device o te the rear output device when a front headphone plugged in Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously Recording Device Tie up same type of input jacks i e line in or microphone as an input device T CHwOLOAY Separate all input jacks as independent input devices Appendix 118 6 1 2 Configuring S PDIF In Out A S PDIF In The S PDIF In cable optional allows you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing 1 Connecting a S PDIF In Cable Connect a S PDIF in cable to the SPDIF_IN header on the motherboard as shown below Een A na nn 2 Configuring S PDIF In On the Digital Input screen click
80. ck Panel Connectors and Chapter 2 Peripherals Intel R Thunderbolt for more information Audio 9 9 9 9 Realtek ALC898 codec Support for X Fi Xtreme Fidelity and EAX Advanced HD 5 0 technologies High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Support for S PDIF In Out LAN Intel GbE LAN chip 10 100 1000 Mbit Wireless Communication module Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac supporting 2 4 5 GHz Dual Band Bluetooth 4 0 3 0 HS 2 1 EDR Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment A 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 Hardware Installation 10 Expansion Slots 1x PCI Express x16 slot running at x4 PCIEX4 The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX8 and PCIEX16 slots When the PCIEXA4 slot is populated the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode and the PCIEX8 will operate at up to x4 mode When installing a x8 or above card in the PCIEX4 slot make sure to set PCIE Slot Configuration in BIOS Setup to x4 Refer to Chapter 2 BI
81. ct Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Dashboard Mode Previous Values i Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Inc ej e7 1 2 aie DualBIOS XHCI Mode fiudio Controller Intel Processor Graphics Configure the 3rd party SATA controller from Marvell Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation DUMT Total Memory Size Intel R Rapid Start Technology Legacy USB Support KHCI Hand off EHCI Hand off USB Storage Devices Select Screen fl Click Select Item ADATA USB Flash Drive 0 00 Enter Dbl Click Select PCIE Slot Configuration PU PD Change Opt gt SATA Configuration Dashboard Mode gt Intel R Thunderbolt Previous Values gt Super IO Configuration Optimized Defaults gt Intel R Smart Connect Technology Q Flash gt Marvell SATA Controller Configuration 0000000000000 System Information Save amp Exit gt Intel R Ethernet Network Connection i217 U 94 DE 80 80 22 7F Y Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ones Click Exit Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Inc 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 gt gt PCle 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display
82. d Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit y F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Or if 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 BIOS Setup 52 Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST Default Enabled Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter BIOS Setup After configuring this item set the password s under the Administrator Password User Password item gt gt Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program gt gt System Apassword is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program Default Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up Default Enabled Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed Default Disabled VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot gt gt Auto Enables legacy option ROM only EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM Default This i
83. d Station utility allows GIGABYTE s iOS APPs to communicate share resources and control your desktop PC systems Two GIGABYTE s unique iOS APPs are available now EasyTune Touch and PictureView both of which can be downloaded from the Apple store for free System Requirements Windows 8 7 e i Tunes e iPhone 5 iPhone 4 iPhone 3 and iPad series iPhone 3 and iPad series only support Wi Fi connection EasyTune Touch EasyTune Touch is a simple and easy to use application that allows users to remotely control m4 their system through Apple devices including iPhone and iPAD Detailed functions are as follows amp None Option Descriptions Option Description Tuner Allows you to change CPU memory frequency and voltage settings cone ore Monitor gt System Displays the system information including the CPU Information motherboard and memory Hardware Allows you to monitor hardware temperature voltage Eg connection Monitor and fan speed Remote Allows you to reboot or shut dwn your computer Control Quick Boost Provides you with 3 levels of automatic system tuning Connection Selects how iPhone iPad will connect to your computer PictureView The PictureView application is designed to allow users to quickly and effortlessly share photographs from their iOS device directly to their computer By simply selecting a photo from the iOS device s picture library the user will then be insta
84. de one serial port via an optional COM port cable For purchasing the optional COM port cable please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition 1 NDCD 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR 5 GND 6 7 8 9 NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI 10 No Pin pj napy tnj oo 18 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configurations 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 T Open Normal GE Short Clear CMOS Values O aop iij E Hesemesmecmmsssest E DEn ET MEESE e E coe g Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from
85. e Browse Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 82 For the Marvell 88SE9172 Step 1 Copy the Marvell folder under BootDrv in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive Step 2 Boot from the Windows 8 7 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 storport i386 Windows 64 bit storport amd64 Step 4 When a screen as shown in Figure 2 appears select Marvell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation V Hide drivers that aren t compatible with this computer s hardware Browse Rem Figure 2 83 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s B Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array Rebuilding applies only to fault tolerant arrays such as RAID 1 RAID 5 or RAID 10 arrays The procedures below assume a new drive 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 For the Intel Z87 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 lt Ctrl I gt to enter Conf
86. e 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 gt gt Channel A DDR3 2 DDR3 4 Channel B DDR3 1 DDR3 3 fla ila gt Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3 4 DDR3 2 DDR3 3 DDR3 1 Two Modules DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS i Four Modules DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS SS Single Sided DS Double Sided No Memory ET PITE I DDR3 1 M a x I RREDELEIET
87. e to retask one of the audio jacks to be Side speaker out through the audio driver Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously If you want to mute the back panel audio only supported when using an HD front panel audio module refer to instructions on the next page High Definition Audio HD Audio HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital to analog converters DACs HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams in and out to be simultaneously processed For example users can listen to MP3 music have an Internet chat make a telephone call over the Internet and etc all at the same time EV To install a microphone connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the A Configuring Speakers The following instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system Step 1 After installing the audio driver restart your computer Then switch to Windows desktop mode The HD Audio Manager icon i will appear in the notification area Double click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager 3 03 PM 3 4 2013 a v0 BET d Note 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio Configurations Refer to the following for multi channel speaker configurations e 2 channel audio Headphone or Line out 4 channel audio Front speaker out and Rear speaker out e 5 1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out and Cente
88. easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system check related udpates online and download the apps drivers and BIOS Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk On the Autorun screen go to Application Software Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps Restart your computer after the installation is complete In Desktop mode click the App Center icon in the notification area to launch the App Center utility Figure 1 On the main menu you can select an app to run or click Live Update to update an app online APP Center OC Figure 1 If the App Center is closed you can restart it by clicking the App Center icon on the Start menu Figure 2 9 GIGABYTE PC Figure 2 Note Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications 95 Unique Features 5 2 41 EasyTune GIGABYTE s EasyTune is a simple and easy to use interface that allows users to fine tune their system settings or do overclock overvoltage in Windows environment The user friendly EasyTune interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information letting users read their system related information without the need to install additional software The EasyTune Interface GIGABYTE EasyTune System Information Clocks Processor Tabs Information Tab Functio
89. ection Step 2 On the Connection page select Wifi iPhone will begin to search for the computer using the same network connection When the computer is displayed select it Then return to the main menu of the EasyTune Touch application Now you are able to use the EasyTune Touch functions to remotely control the target computer via the iPhone or check hardware information Using PictureView Step 1 Go to the main screen of the PictureView application In the photo gallery select Connect Step 2 On the Connection page select Wifi iPhone will begin to search for the computer using the same network connection When the computer is displayed select it Then return to photo gallery 113 Quick Boost y Connection Menu Connection Bluetooth Computer Ex Albums Camera Roll 233 Connection Bluetooth Computer 333 PC Unique Features Step 3 Click the photo you want to share and your photo will be shown instantly on the desktop of the target computer B BlueTooth Connection Step 1 On your iPhone go to Settings gt Personal Hotspot and turn on this function Then go to Settings gt General gt Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on Step 2 Now you have to pair the iPhone with your computer In the operating system of your computer go to Control Panel gt Devices and Printers Select Add a device Your computer will look for Bluetooth devices and display them
90. eded A9 BIOS Setup is started AA Reserved AB Wait user command in BIOS Setup AC Reserved AD Issue Ready To Boot event for OS Boot AE Boot to Legacy OS AF Exit Boot Services BO Runtime AP installation begins B1 Runtime AP installation ends B2 Legacy Option ROM initialization B3 System reset if needed 131 Appendix Code Description B4 USB device hot plug in B5 PCI device hot plug B6 Clean up of NVRAM B7 Reconfigure NVRAM settings B8 BF Reserved CO CF Reserved S3 Resume Code Description E0 S3 Resume is stared called from DXE IPL E1 Fill boot script data for S3 resume E2 Initializes VGA for S3 resume E3 OS S3 wake vector call Recovery Code Description FO Recovery mode will be triggered due to invaild firmware volume detection F1 Recovery mode will be triggered by user decision F2 Recovery is started F3 Recovery firmware image is found F4 Recovery firmware image is loaded F5 F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes Error Code Description 90 55 Memory initialization error occurs 56 Invalid CPU type or speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is failed 50 5F Reserved DO CPU initialization error D1 IO
91. een instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 12 0 0 1783 Copyright C 2003 13 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS 1 Enable Only Recovery Disk 2 Enable Only Master Disk Name Capacity Status Bootable Select a Recovery volume to do the operation TL 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 EY WARNING Completing this action will override any master disk changes since the last update vou can continue using other applications during this time More help m 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 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 06 For the Marvell 88SE9172 Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one Restart your computer To enable an automatic rebuild in the operating system you have to set the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1 When the message Press Ctrl M to enter
92. er Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely Is the power onthe CPU Connect the connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN header properly CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard Yes The problem is verified and solved Correctly insert the Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot memory into the memory socket Yes The problem is verified and solved Insert the graphics card Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable Turn on the power to start the computer Make sure the graphics card is securely seated in the expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached Continued Appendix 128 When the computer is turned on is the CPU cooler running No The power supply CPU or CPU socket might fail Yes The problem is verified and solved The graphics card Check if there is display on your monitor expansion slot or monitor might fail Yes Turn off the computer Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer The problem is verified and solved The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail Check if the keyboard is working properly The problem is verified and solved Press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Optimized Defaults Select Save amp Exit Setup to save changes and exit BIOS Setup The hard drive connector Turn off the computer and connect the hard
93. es Allows you to select the operating system to be installed Default Other OS lt CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM Compatibility Support Module to support a legacy PC boot process Always Enables UEFI CSM Default 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 or Windows 8 WHQL Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot UEFI and Legacy Allows booting from operating systems that support legacy option ROM or UEFI option ROM Default gt gt Legacy Only Allows booting from operating systems that 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 lt 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 Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only Default gt gt UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only gt gt Legacy First Enables legacy option ROM first gt gt UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first This item is configurable
94. es 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 25 Hardware Installation 1 2 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX 2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector With the use of the power connector the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard Before connecting the power connector first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed The power connector possesses a foolproof design Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU If the 12V power connector is not connected the computer will not start To meet expansion requirements it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system
95. esecsseessecsssessesessesessesseas 9 14 n tallaton Precautions sesiis Ek Ka vk 9 1 2 Product Spe6llICallOliS sessie aiaiai 10 1 3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler rene 13 T2321 cc opu so uu 13 1 3 2 Installing the CPU Cooler reed gne ere 15 1 4 Installing the Memory 16 1 4 1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration essen 16 1 52 Installing d Mello ousosneavirresi e ursbki vade uid ark wg spud anc t vlr 17 15 Installing an Expansion Card s c cccssscensictecvetsnnvetesecesstcesearaidiiancientewliecdestvacciss 18 1 6 Setting up AMD CrossFire NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 17 JBackPalelGoleclo 9netuamendciibeq e uM xaxd p SUUS ERR dd 20 1 8 Onboard Buttons Switches and LEDSs sssmme 23 1 9 Internal COHBSCIOIS ousontiotesittetitastrquntendestnteqatigssentienteisa Dads 25 chapler BIOS SU iecur de teritur ERE UE nU UM naha eS 35 M iie i NETT 36 2 2 1h Main IVS TO sssini cance essc eee eta eee 37 Po M a 39 2 4 System Information Sco cte se toceceticssccte cocteienettss adbecetetvanatuactnce quedo actio eU EUM 51 2 9 BOS TOS BS cee anit racetaeutannsaaiabnaniuemnna ration cancun 02 20 PENDIGAS asenna SEEE ANE ENEE ne ete etae 56 2 7 Power Management sse nnne nnn nnn nnns 61 2 9 80 EXIT enn uet DUNEDIN 63 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s eser
96. ettings lt END gt Q FLASH Press the lt End gt key to access the Q Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first BIOS Setup 36 2 2 The Main Menu A Dashboard Mode Default Differing from traditional UEFI interface the Dashboard Mode provides a fancy and user friendly BIOS environment where users can easily point and click through various settings and make adjustments for optimum performance In Dashboard Mode you can use your mouse to move through the option menus for quick configuration or you can click Classic Setup under the Shortcuts list on the right of the screen or press F2 to switch to the traditional BIOS Setup screen ory Status B Classic Setup In Classic Setup 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 D30 Switch to Dashboard Mode Boot Option 2 Bootup NumLock State 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 Windows 8 Features Boot Mode Selection LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Storage Boot Option Control Configuration Items System Status fe e7 41 DualBIOS tS Setup Menus P Enter Q Flash Select Default Specify the overall boot orde
97. first and re install it to ensure it can work normally Note If the motherboard Chipset supports RAID EZ Rapid Start will force the Intel SATA controllers into RAID mode If not the Intel SATA controllers will be forced into AHCI mode 99 Unique Features EZ Smart Connect A System Requirements 1 Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2 Windows 7 with SP1 Windows 8 3 Intel Smart Connect Technology utility installed 4 Properly working network connection 5 Programs added to the White List must be turned on 9 B Using EZ Smart Connect Select EZ Smart Connect Under File Name select the apps to be auto updated by Smart Connect Double click the app to add it to the Application permission list Double click LI to return to the previous directory GIGABYTE EZ Setup indows Store Ink EZ Smart Connect Note This feature works best with programs designed to work automatically with the Internet to obtain their data such as Outlook Windows Live Mail and Seesmic Unique Features 100 XHD With GIGABYTE XHD 1 users can quickly configure a RAID ready system for RAID 0 or RAID 1 when a new SATA drive is added All with a simple click of a button XHD helps to enhance your hard drive read write performance without the need for complex and time consuming configurations A System Requirements 1 An Intel Chipset motherboard supporting RAID 2 Intel SATA controllers set to R
98. fore start make sure you have installed the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility version 11 5 or above Note 2 The SSD works as a cache of the hard disk The maximum cache memory size is 64 GB If you use an SSD larger than 64 GB the space beyond 64 GB can still be used for storing your data Note 3 The operating system must be installed to the SATA disk Note 4 Regardless of the BIOS settings be it IDE or AHCI mode the system will be forced into RAID mode Unique Features 98 EZ Rapid Start A System Requirements 1 Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2 An SSD with size larger than the total system memory 3 Windows 7 with SP1 Windows 8 4 AHCI RAID mode supported please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of a RAID array it cannot be used to set up and Intel Rapid Start store partition IDE mode not supported 9 B Using EZ Rapid Start Select EZ Rapid Start and click Create Then install the Intel Rapid Start Technology utility and restart your computer to complete To disable this function click Delete GIGABYTE EZ Setup The default compressed space is the system memory size plus 2 GB For example if the system A memory size is 8 GB the default compressed space is 8 GB plus 2 GB so the SSD capacity will decrease by 10 GB If EZ Rapid Start is disabled the decreased 10 GB will be returned to the SSD e f you want to upgrade your system memory disable EZ Rapid Start
99. he BIOS System Date Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date and year Use lt Enter gt to switch between the Month Date and Year fields and use the lt Page Up gt or lt Page Down gt key to set the desired value System Time Sets the system time The time format is hour minute and second For example 1 p m is 13 0 0 Use lt Enter gt to switch between the Hour Minute and Second fields and use the lt Page Up gt or lt Page Down gt key to set the desired value Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used If no password is set the default will display as Administrator The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all 51 BIOS Setup C167 1 2 41 2 Boot Option 2 Bootup NumLock State 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 Windows 8 Features Boot Mode Selection LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Storage Boot Option Control Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends GIGABYTE Fast Boot Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Intel Virtualization Technology Intel TXT LT Support Dynamic Storage Accelerator UT d Windows 8 Features Boot Mode Selection LAN PXE Boot Option ROM
100. he front panel audio header supports HD audio by default If your chassis provides an AC 97 front panel audio module refer to the instructions on how to activate AC 97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 6 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane ously If you want to mute the back panel audio only supported when using an HD front panel audio module refer to Chapter 6 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments please contact the chassis manufacturer 12 SPDIF IN S PDIF In Header This header supports digital S PDIF In and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S PDIF In cable For purchasing the optional S PDIF In cable please contact the local dealer OO tayy eoj it TERE 4 Pin No Definition 1 Power 2
101. http www gigabyte kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website To submit a technical or non technical Sales Marketing question please link to http ggts gigabyte com tw Then select your language to enter the system 140
102. ice iPhone4 Wi Fi Password 0000000 gt gt To connect using Wi Fi 1 On your computer choose iPhone from the list of network services in your settings 2 Enter the password when prompted To connect using Bluetooth 1 Pair iPhone with your computer Step 2 Connect your iPhone to your computer using the iPhone USB cable Step 3 o a m After the iPhone is connected to your computer go to Erur Control Panel gt Network and Sharing Center gt Change A maemo S adapter settings Make sure Apple Mobile Device Ethernet is present If not re check the connection Now you are ready to use EasyTune Touch or PictureView Refer to the instructions on configuration Wi Fi connection and select USB connection Unique Features 116 Chapter6 Appendix 6 1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 6 1 1 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Note audio y re The picture to the right shows the default audio jack conte Mc a assignments Bm ua qa j BE Q The integrated HD High Definition audio provides Hasna oe e jack retasking capability that allows the user to change In lm xii X the function for each jack except for the Line Out jack through the audio driver jack for microphone functionality e To configure 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio you hav
103. iguration 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 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB WDC WD800JD 22LS WD WMAM9W736333 111 7GB Step 2 Select the new hard drive to add into the array to be rebuilt and press lt Enter gt 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 MAIN MENU 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 ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable iU Volume0 RAIDI Mirror N A 111 7GB Yes Physical Devices ID Devices Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB ROOT 29T CNT ANA A V C0 Y Vine Yo o o RR RR TGR 1 WDC WD8 tela la ECC UI Ex44 E Bag pj EX DA SENT vas MiA I J SCICCL E C EXIT ENIERI S elect Nlen Lu Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 84 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
104. ility includes the following EZ setups applications that will offer greatly simplified install and configuration procedures Disk Mode Switch EZ Smart Response EZ Rapid Start EZ Smart Connect and XHD Disk Mode Switch Disk Mode Switch allows you to switch the operating mode for your hard drive even after it s been installed with an operating system Supported operating modes include IDE AHCI and RAID You can select a disk mode and restart your computer after the selection Native UEFI mode is not supported Besure to reinstall the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility after you switch the disk mode GIGABYTE EZ Setup Disk Mode Switch 97 Unique Features EZ Smart Response A System Requirements 1 An Intel Chipset based motherboard supporting this feature e 2 Intel Core series processor 3 Intel SATA controller set to RAID mode 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility installed et 5 A conventional SATA disk and an SSD ee 6 Windows 7 with SP1 Windows 8 ete 9 If you have installed the operating system before configuring the Smart Response Technology all original data on the SSD will be lost once you enable RAID mode 4 t is recommended that you back up the hard disk before enabling the Smart Response Technology B Using EZ Smart Response Select EZ Smart Response and click Create To disable this function click Delete GIGABYTE EZ Setup EZ Smart Response Note 1 Be
105. ion Intel Z87 Chipset Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode gt gt RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller 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 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 BIOS Setup 58 v External SATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices Default Disabled Intel R Thunderbolt This sub menu provides Thurderbolt related information and configuration options Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I O chip and allows you to configure the serial port Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port Default Enabled Intel R Smart Connect Technology ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology Default Disabled 59 BIOS Setup gt Marvell ATA Controller Configuration eilei 41 f ie 1 FO S gt By ONES a AS BUD system Information BIOS Features Back Peripherals Marvell SATA Controller Configuration GSATA Controller SATA
106. is launched CREATIVE Sound Blaster X Fi MB3 Go to All apps gt Creative to open the Sound Blaster X Fi MB3 Appendix 124 SBX PRO STUDIO Click the SBX PRO STUDIO icon to enable or disable it The sliders on the right side allow you to adjust the SBX enhancement level for each feature e CRYSTALIZER Makes the music sound as good as the artist originally intended and adds an enhanced level of realism for movies and games SURROUND Provides immersion control to enhance the natural sense of audio depth and spaciousness by creating virtual surround sound channels e BASS This feature is available only when a stereo speaker or headphone is installed It fills in the missing low frequency tones and gives the extra impact for a better entertainment experience The Crossover Frequency feature is available only when a 2 channel stereo speaker system is installed DIALOG PLUS Enhances the voices in movies for clearer dialog allowing the listener to hear the dialog over the rest of the soundtrack and over ambient noise in the listening environment SMART VOLUME Addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes during playback and between songs by automatically and continuously measuring volume and intelligently applying gain and attenuation to compensate for those changes bio NNN VoIceFX ij SBX PRO STUDIO ScouT MODE EAX EFFECTS amp EQ ADVANCED SETTINGS SCOUT MODE This page allows you to enable
107. isabled Disables this function Default Move Move the mouse to turn on the system gt gt Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system BIOS Setup 62 2 8 a Save amp Exit C1 67 12 aioe DualBIOS ene 9 s e t 2 A MIT System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Dashboard 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 select Yes This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS Select No or press lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu Load Optimized Defaults Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values Boot Override Allows you to select a device to boot immediately Press lt Enter gt on the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles and save as Setup Profile
108. ith 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 Installing the CPU A Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU LGA1150 CPU Socket aga BoBeeeee Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket OO 00 00 iij ge B LGA1150 CPU EEE 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 power cord from A N the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU To protect the socket contacts do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is inserted into the CPU
109. ized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Eur n Community Directive R amp TTE Directiv mplian ment This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament and the Council of March 9 1999 on Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment R amp TTE This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States UTE SEC RH HEEB eS A BTR RS ea LZ DJISSEPPHTUR JERERT HI ZxH o Peas FE EH AR te BS EA 28 gt TK DSSS SH EUST ZEB TARE SB VUE EZRA EB eZ EA ee RE eB AS SE ELIS EIT BFH FASEREN EERE HIDE GZS Ta ES ARLE FSR LIRR EB EHR EA OR EB SRS BH fe CLS BLES Ae H ET EB icc ZH o b SPIE SS Sp EB PSE TALL AT 1E 5 25 5 35 9h vtr A EVE Z dne aT Rf BRASS TER e Korea KCC NCC Wireless Statement 5 25GHz 5 35 GHz HAS BSE SM SAL ALOA ABSES AISHE LCH Japan Wireless Statement 5 2GHz 5 3GHz EADAE 135 Appendix Appendix 136 137 Appendix Appendix 138 Contact Us GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Address No 6 Bao Chiang Road Hsin Tien Dist New
110. k by multiplying the Host PCle Clock Frequency by several preset host clock multipliers This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is enabled Host Clock Value This value is determined by multiplying the Host PCle Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base Clock Gear Ratio value Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz Default Auto gt CPU Upgrade te Allows you to set the CPU frequency Options may vary depending on the CPU being used 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 CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency gt Advanced CPU Core Settings GIGABYTE DualBIOS WE Fs ae eee System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit Back M I T Advanced Frequency Settings Advanced CPU Core Settings Dashboard English Q Flash CPU Clock Ratio 35 35 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
111. keyboard optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down A Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that s why the light is still on How do clear the CMOS values A For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS button press this button to clear the CMOS values before doing this please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS jumper refer to the instructions in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values If your board doesn t have this jumper button refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1 You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute O O Why do I still get a weak sound even though have turned my speaker to the maximum volume A Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier If not try a speaker with power amplifier 127 Appendix 6 2 2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem Turn off the power Remove all peripherals connecting cables and power cord etc Make sure the motherboard does not short circuit with the chassis or other metal objects Yes Isolate the short circuit No The problem is verified and solved Secure the CPU cool
112. l of over current protection for the Vcore DDR CH A B Current Protection Allows you to set the over current protection level for the memory voltage Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Standard Extreme Selects Standard Low Medium High Turbo or Extreme which represents different level of over current protection for the memory voltage CPU VRIN PWM Thermal Protection Displays the PWM thermal protection threshold for the CPU VRIN area DDR CH A B PWM Thermal Protection Displays the PWM thermal protection threshold for the Channel A and Channel B memory area CPU VRIN PWM Switch Rate Displays the CPU VRIN PWM frequency DDR CH A B PWM Switch Rate Displays the PWM frequency for Channel A and Channel B memory PWM Phase Control Allows you to automatically change the PWM phase according to the CPU load The power saving levels are from lowest to highest eXm Perf Extreme Performance High Perf High Performance Perf Performance Balanced Mid PWR Mid Power and Lite PWR Light Power Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options gt Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options gt DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options BIOS Setup 46 gt PC Health Status fej e7 aie Back EEE
113. lly download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE s website and follow the instructions in Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function below B N Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update from file then select the location where you save the BIOS update file obtained X from the Internet or through other source Follow the on screen instructions to complete oo Save the Current BIOS File Click Save to file to save the current BIOS file Change the Boot up Logo Click Upload new image in Face Wizard and you will be able to change the boot up logo with your own picture creating a personalized boot up screen Click Backup current image to save the currently used boot up logo EB Supported image formats include jpg bmp and gif gt C After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after updating the BIOS Make sure that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model Updating the BIOS A with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot Do not turn off the system or remove the power during the BIOS update process or the BIOS may corrupt and the system may not boot Unique Features 94 5 2 APP Center GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard 9 Using a simple unified user interface GIGABYTE App Center allows you to
114. mart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology e Intel Wireless Display e cFosSpeed Operating Support for Windows 8 1 8 7 2 System If you plan to install Windows 8 1 please download the latest drivers from GIGABYTE s website tm Form Factor ATX Form Factor 30 5cm x 24 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 12 1 3 AN 1 3 1 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU e Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage Locate the pin one of the CPU The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Donotturn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur e Set the CPU host frequency in accordance w
115. me partition as the backup source Saving the the backup to a network location If you want to save the backup to a network location select Browse network location Make sure your computer and the computer where you want to save the backup are in the same domain Choose the network location where you want to store the backup and enter the user name and password Follow the on screen instructions to complete Recovering a file Click the File Recovery button on the main menu Use the time slider on the top of the popped out window to select a previous backup time The right pane will display the backed up partitions in the backup destination in the My Backup folder Browse to the file you want and copy it 105 Unique Features GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 2 E Size 238GB pom j HE Unique Features Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2 Steps T Click the System Recovery button on the main menu 2 Select the location where your backup is saved d 4 Select a partition backup created on the selected time point and Use the time slider to select a time point click Restore Confirm whether to restart your system to proceed with the restore immediately or later Once you respond Yes the system will restart to the Windows recovery environment Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your system All of your files and programs will be deleted and replaced with those on the selected backup If
116. n The System Information tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard Smart Quick Boost provides you with different levels of CPU frequency to choose to achieve desired system performance After making changes be sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect The Advanced menu allows you to change specific clock frequency votlage settings The Smart Fan tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode The Calibrate menu displays the detected linear fan speed for the fans on the motherboard from the fastest to the slowest The Advanced menu allows you to set temperature thresholds based on which the fan speed can be changed linearly The System Alerts tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature voltage and fan speed and set temperature fan speed alarm The 3D Power tab allows you to change power phase and voltage settings the item is not configurable or the function is not supported Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU chipset and memory and reduce the useful life of these components Before you do the overclock overvoltage make sure that you fully know each function of EasyTune or system instability or other unexpected results may occur EB Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model Grayed out area s indicates that Unique Features 96 5 2 2 EZ Setup The GIGABYTE EZ Setup ut
117. n 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 recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components Under the Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately and disposed of properly WEEE Symbol Statement W The symbol shown below is on the
118. n 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 4th 5th System Fan Speed Control SYS FAN4 and SYS FANS Connectors 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 fa
119. n speed This item is configurable only when 4th 5th System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 49 BIOS Setup gt Miscellaneous Settings GIGABYTE DualBIOS amp SP v v AV TAS Ip system Information BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management save amp Exit m Back M I T Miscel laneous Settings Dashboard English Q Flash PCIe Slot Configuration fiuto 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 For example the PCI Express x1 slots can support up to Gen 2 mode only Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance Default Disabled BIOS Setup 50 2 4 System Information GIGABYTE DualBIOS H T T 1 BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management save amp Exit Dashboard English Q Flash Model Name Z87X UDS TH BIOS Version D30 BIOS Date 07 04 2013 BIOS ID 86028608 System Language English ficcess Level fidministrator This section provides information on your CPU memory motherboard model and BIOS version You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time Cr System Language Selects the default language used by t
120. ncluded in the RAID array Press the lt Space gt key on the hard drives to be selected selected hard drives are marked with X Then set the stripe block size 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 ellei 1 2 410 DualBIOS Back Peripherals Intel Rapid Storage Technology Create RAID Volume Name RAID Level Select Disks Port 0 WDC WD800JD 22LSAO WD WMAMSW 63269 7 Port 1 WDC UD800JD 22LSRO WD WMANSW522807 7 Capacity MB gt Create Volume Configuring SATA Hard Drive s GBT Strip Size Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Figure 5 68 Select RAID Level 3 Select Screen fl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F10 F12 Dashboard Mode Previous Ualues Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information Save amp Exit Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Step 5 After setting the capacity move to Create Volume and press lt Enter gt to begin Figure 6 Name RAID Level Select Disks eile7 1 2 41 DualBIOS 294 Port 0 WDC WD800JD 22LSRO WD WMAMSW 63269 74 5GB Port 1 WDC UD800JD 22LSR0 WD WMANSWS22807 74 5GB Strip Size Capacity MB Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 Select RAID Level Select Screen fl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change
121. needed be sure to make a copy of your data before the restore 106 5 3 Using the Wi Fi Bluetooth Utilities 5 3 1 Using the Wi Fi Share Utility Install the drivers and utilities from the included wireless module driver disk The Wi Fi Share utility allows you to configure how your Wi Fi Bluetooth card will act First it can turn your computer into a virtual wireless access point Hotspot which allows WiFi capable computers or mobile devices to access the Internet through the virtual wireless access point Second it can be configured to let your computer share data to another computer by simply dragging the data from your computer to the target computer File Transfer Third it surely can be used as a normal wireless LAN card WiFi EB The Wi Fi Share utility is supported in Windows 8 7 only To use Wi Fi Share for the first time click the Wi Fi Share Manager icon on the Start screen Windows 8 or launch it from Start All Applications Windows 7 Then right click the Wi Fi Share icon Sin the notification area to display configuration options Option Descriptions Option Description Manage Wi Fi Share Opens the Wi Fi Share Manager Local Share Directory Goes to the directory where shared files are located File Transfer Mode Choice Selects which mode to operate Setting Configures further settings depending on the mode selected Reset Router Reset the Wi Fi Share utility Live Update Updates Wi Fi
122. ng 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 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 battery or the clear CMOS jumper button in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values 35 BIOS Setup 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 1 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 s
123. ntering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen press lt Enter gt on Delete to enter the Delete screen Press lt Enter gt on Yes Figure 8 GIGABYTE DualBIOS m amp SO TS e o AE 3 NP v EV AS a TIT System BIOS Features Power Management Save amp Exit Back Peripherals Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID VOLUME INFO Delete Dashboard English Q Flash Delete the RAID volume ALL DATA ON VOLUME WILL BE LOST gt Yes Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 70 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 12 0 0 1783 Copyright C 2003 13 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices ID Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB Non RAID Disk 1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111 7GB Non RAID Disk Press lt CTRL I gt to enter Configuration Utility Figure 9 Step 2 After you press Ctrl I the MAIN MENU screen will appear Figure 10 Create RAID Volume If you want to c
124. ntly able to see it on their PC desktop 111 Unique Features Using the Cloud Station After the Cloud Station utility is installed the Cloud Station icon f will appear in the notification area You can right click this icon and select Always run on next reboot to launch this utility each time you reboot the computer To use EasyTune Touch and PictureView on your iPhone iPad you must launch the Cloud Station utility on your computer first Three ways of connection Before using EasyTune Touch and PictureView use one of the three ways below to connect your Apple devices to the target computer Wi Fi Bluetooth and USB connections iPhone 3 and iPad series only support Wi Fi connection and iPhone 4 5 series supports all of the three connections Below we use iPhone 4 as the demonstration Apple device Make sure i Tunes is installed first A Wi Fi Connection Make sure your iPhone and computer are using the same network connection Step 1 Make sure your computer is connected to a network connection Step 2 settings Wi Fi Networks On your iPhone go to Settings gt Wi Fi and turn on the wei NED Wi Fi function Then choose the same network connection ms that your computer is currently using fpem a 6 BR31N RH az Buffalo_Test CARPC gt Unique Features 112 Using EasyTune Touch Step 1 Go to the main menu of the EasyTune Touch application on your iPhone Select Conn
125. oard Layout CMOS_SW SERE KB_MS_UpBS ATX 12V 2X4 Renesas LGA1150 uPD720210 pr RST SW O R_USB30 HDMI USB30_LAN MDP2 JMOPt_ ie DSL4510 Intel AUDIO GbE LAN op Debug LED ote Bios sw lj Q Ke L1 B LI SYS_FAN5 poss CPU FAN CPU OPT MINI PCIE svs FANt PCIEX16 GA Z87X UD5 TH uPD720210 PCIEX1 1 UN MBIOS LED I 2 NEM Bios Intel Z87 e PCIEX1 2 1EX8605 PCIEX8 BBIOS_LED Marvell PCle to PCI PCI vee Brid e ibi bib b b b b P E E P B P P P E P E E P P ae ea E E I a D ELELEL EL DL IL DL DE DE NJ SL Sa TTT TTT TTT ST na n EmmrlS PROC 2 PCIEXA dT SPD IN inna iie e 000 doca SEE a Eee Gea RB SYS_FAN2 COMA F_USB2 SPDIF_O TPM F_USB3 F USB1 F PANEL B BIOS Note 1 For debug code information please refer to Chapter 6 Note 2 The slot is for future expansion only GA Z87X UD5 TH Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x4 1 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK 100 MHz 4 DDR3 1600 1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCle CLK 1 100 MHz LGA1150 CPU Or Or x16 PCI Express Bus or 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Express Bus x4 HN ee Lo samsons WiFi Module RJA5 im 4 USB 3 0 2 0 x1 x1 x1 EE Intel Renesas PLX PEX8605 GbE LAN i Renesas NN IS Intele Z87 t PCI Express Bus an 4 USB 3 0 2 0 x1 x1 6 UsB 201 1 PCle CLK 100 MHz Ma
126. on get PCH DXE initialization PCH module specific 78 ACPI Core initialization T9 CSM initialization is started TA TF Reserved for AMI use 80 8F Reserved for OEM use OEM DXE initialization codes 90 Phase transfer to BDS Boot Device Selection from DXE 91 Issue event to connect drivers Appendix 130 Code Description 92 PCI Bus initialization is started 93 PCI Bus hot plug initialization 94 PCI Bus enumeration for detecting how many resources are requested 95 Check PCI device requested resources 96 Assign PCI device resources 97 Console Output devices connect ex Monitor is lighted 98 Console input devices connect ex PS2 USB keyboard mouse are activated 99 Super IO initialization 9A USB initialization is started 9B Issue reset during USB initialization process 9C Detect and install all currently connected USB devices 9D Activated all currently connected USB devices 9E 9F Reserved A0 IDE initialization is started A1 Issue reset during IDE initialization process A2 Detect and install all currently connected IDE devices A3 Activated all currently connected IDE devices A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 Issue reset during SCSI initialization process A6 Detect and install all currently connected SCSI devices AT Activated all currently connected SCSI devices A8 Verify password if ne
127. on when the file data is being sent Manage Wi Fi Share Local Share Directory Setting v FileTransfer N Reset Router WiFi Live Update Help About Windows 8 Enterprise 2 a ou want to send file s to WIN PC 109 Unique Features Step 5 The confirmation message will also appear on the target computer asking whether to accept the file folder from the source computer Click Yes to confirm You must respond in 15 seconds The RX light will be on when the file data is being received Step 6 The data will be automatically stored to a folder in the My Documents AirFileDownloads directory in the target computer which is named according to the receiving time To directly access this directory later you can also right click the Wi Fi Share icon in the notification area and select Local Shared Directory C WiFi In this mode the Wi Fi Bluetooth card is set as a normal wireless LAN card and needs to connect to a wireless access point to get Internet connection Unique Features s Wi Fi Share Question es Do you want to receive file s WEB from 333 PC mshome net cn oe k Litem State B shared 110 5 3 2 Using the Cloud Station Utility The Clou
128. on the screen When the iPhone is displayed select it and click Next Step 3 A pairing code will appear on the screen You iPhone will display a message with the pairing code for you to confirm as well refer to the next screenshot Click Next Unique Features 114 233 Photos Settings Personal Hotspot Personal Hotspot x Now Other users can look for your shared network using Bluetooth under the name Office iPhone4 Discoverable Wi Fi Password 0000000 gt gt To connect using Wi Fi 1 On your computer choose iPhone from the list of network services in your settings 2 Enter the password when prompted To connect using Bluetooth 1 Pair iPhone with your computer P Asda device Select a device to add to this computer Windows will continue to look for new devices and display them here a Office iPhones Bluetooth Phone i Wf Asda device Compare pairing codes between your computer and this device This will verify that you are connecting to the correct device ba 251854 Does the code above match the code on the device e ve Office iPhonel No The device is not displaying a code C Adding device Step 4 When the iPhone displays the pairing code press Pair to confirm After the pairing is successful your iPhone will show that it has been connected to your computer Step 5 Y
129. or disable Scout Mode This feature enables you to hear your opponents from further away in FPS games giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat You can set hot keys which can be used enable or disable this feature during games BLASTER gt Gir SBX PRO STUDIO MODE VoIcEFX Scout ADVANCED SETTINGS EAX EFFECTS amp EQ VOICEFX Morphs your voice into different characters and accents BLASTER P dr STUDIO Scaur MODE VOICEFX ANTS EAX EFFECTS amp EQ ADVANCED SETTINGS o 4 n x m 7 125 Appendix EAX EFFECTS amp EQ This panel allows you to enable EAX effects and adjust the strength of certain frequencies for your audio signals ADVANCED SETTING This page allows you to set the output device to speakers or headphones and set up your speaker headphone configurations Note Speakers and headphones cannot be used at the same time When the headphone function is selected the sound will come out only from the front line out or rear headphone jack Appendix 126 Sound ITI Sound UT SBX PRO STUDIO STUDIO SBX PRO ScouT MODE Scaur MODE VOICEFX VoIceFX gG W dj u Fr 5 W UL U W x 1 W EAX EFFECTS amp EQ ADVANCED SETTINGS ADVANCED SETTINGS 6 2 Troubleshooting 6 2 1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard please go to the Support amp Downloads FAQ page on GIGABYTE s website Q Why is the light of my
130. ors Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive B Configuring SATA controller and RAID 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 lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup during the POST To create RAID go to Peripherals Marvell ATA Controller Configuration and make sure GSATA Controller is set to RAID Mode Figure 1 If you do not want to create RAID set this item to IDE Mode or AHCI Mode C1 67 12 4 1 EE DualBIOS oo A L 9 d s gt pd E v a ANS A at su a i i System Information BIOS Features Power Management Save amp Exit Back Peripherals Marvell SATA Controller Configuration Dashboard English Q Flash i GSATA Controller RAID Mode SATA Port1 Not Present Figure 1 Step 2 Save changes and exit BIOS Setup 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 ff Configuring SATA Hard Drive s C Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a non RAID configuration After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins look for a message which says Press lt C
131. ors in the LGA1150 package Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list L3 cache varies with CPU QP Chipset Intel Z87 Express Chipset gt Memory 9 9 4 x 1 5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory Due to a Windows 32 bit operating system limitation when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed Dual channel memory architecture Support for 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 1x DVI I port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 1xHDMI port supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 Support for HDMI 1 4a version Maximum shared memory of 1 GB Intel DSL4510 chip 2 Thunderbolt ports MDP1 MDP2 support for Mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt monitor s and supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 fa monitor is connected to the MDP2 Thunderbolt port the DVI I port will become unavailable Because of the limited I O resources of the PC architecture the number of Thunderbolt devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express and PCI devices being installed Refer to Chapter 1 7 Ba
132. ors that are daisy chained to the same port must be separated by a Thunderbolt device The maximum supported resolution is 2560x1600 but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used After installing the DisplayPort device make sure the default device for sound playback is the Dis EB playPort device The item name may differ from operating system For example go to Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound gt Playback and set the DisplayPort device as the default play back device Refer to the HDMI settings information on the previous page for the configuration dialog box 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 Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack Orange Use this audio jack to connect center subwoofer speakers in a 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Rear Speaker Out Jack Black This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Optical S PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio Before using this feature ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector e Line In Jack Blue The default line in jack Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical
133. our computer will show that the iPhone has been added to your computer successfully Click Close to return to the Control Panel gt Devices and Printers window Step 6 Look for your iPhone device right click it and select Connect using gt Access Point to complete the configuration 333 PC would like to pair with your iPhone Confirm that the PIN code 251854 Cancel Add a device This device has been successfully added to this computer Windows is now checking for drivers and will install them if necessary You may need to wait for this to finish before your device is ready to use To verify if this device finished installing properly look for it in Devices and Printers Office iPhones m Ld Ra Gx m ea Comro Panel tems Devices snd Primer Addadeice Addapenter Commectusing Remeve device 4 Devices 6 a ET Pi nee ADATACHE BanQEL2000 BiuetecthUSB USB PS 2 Optical Hent Controler Mouse Now you are ready to use EasyTune Touch or PictureView Refer to the instructions on configuration Wi Fi connection and select Bluetooth connection 115 Unique Features C USB Connection Step 1 On your iPhone go to Settings gt Personal Hotspot and turn on this function Settings Personal Hotspot Now Discoverable Other users can look for your shared network using Bluetooth under the name Off
134. pansion card in the expansion slot Locate an expansion slot that supports your card Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel Align the card with the slot and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot Secure the card s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw After installing all expansion cards replace the chassis cover s 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 e C A ue po Example Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card D e Installing a Graphics Card pem i AL Gently push down on the top edge of the card until dida a it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock e 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 7 operating system A CrossFire SLI supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver CrossFire SLI ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver CrossFire 9 SL bridge connectors A power
135. peed 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 BIOS Setup 48 2nd System Fan Speed Control SYS_FAN2 Connector Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature You can adjust the fan speed with 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 fa
136. please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values BIOS Setup 44 gt Advanced Voltage Settings fej ley 41 DualBIOS Back H 1 1 Advanced Voltage Settings b Adjust advanced settings relating to gt CPU Core Uoltage Control how the power is delivered to your gt Chipset Voltage Control motherboard gt DRAM Voltage Control Settings include PWM phase control and load line calibration Select Screen fl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Dashboard 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 2013 American Megatrends Inc gt Advanced Power Settings el e7 1 2 41 DualBIOS Back H 1 1 Advanced Voltage Settings Advanced Power Settings Select CPU URIN load line calibration Level 1 will maintain 1007 voltage under full load This is useful in CPU URIN Protection 325 OmU DDR CH A B Voltage Protection 250 OmU certain overclocking scenarios CPU URIN Current Protection DDR CH A B Current Protection CPU URIN PWM Thermal Protection 130 0 C DDR CH A B PUM Thermal Protection 130 0 C Select Screen fl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Dashboard Mode F5 Previous Ualues F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System
137. product or on its packaging which indicates that this product ERE must not be disposed of with other waste Instead the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment collection recycling and disposal procedure The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local government office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you take it back to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling f you need further assistance in recycling reusing in your end of life product you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product s user s manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort Finally we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy saving features of this product where applicable recycling the inner and outer packaging including shipping containers this product was delivered in and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly With your help we can reduce the amount
138. ption Default Enabled 61 BIOS Setup AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default gt gt Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power gt gt Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 keyboard wake up event Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Disabled Disables this function Default Any Key Press any key to turn on the system gt gt Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system gt Password Set a password with 1 5 characters to turn on the system Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password Press Enter on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press Enter to accept To turn on the system enter the password and press lt Enter gt Note To cancel the password press Enter on this item When prompted for the password press Enter again without entering the password to clear the password settings Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 mouse wake up event Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead gt D
139. r Subwoofer speaker out e 7 1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out Center Subwoofer speaker out and Side speaker out 117 Appendix Step 2 Realtek HD Audio Manager Connect an audio device to an audio jack The The current MEME connected device is dialog box appears Select the device according to the type of device you connect Then click OK Step 3 On the Speakers screen click the Speaker Configuration tab In the Speaker Configuration list select Stereo Quadraphonic 5 1 Speaker or 7 1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up Then the speaker setup is completed i USB cota cuvut optca MED ogai output ER vor Main Volume t Speaker Configuration Sound Effects Room Correction Default Format B Configuring Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab C Activating an AC 97 Front Panel Audio Module If your chassis provides an AC 97 front panel audio module to activate the AC 97 functionality click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab On the Connector Settings dialog box select the Disable front panel jack detection check box Click OK to complete Digtal Output Optca RN ac Digtal rout Main Volume t Front Panel Diflible front panel jack detection Enable auto popup dialog when device has been plugged in Canes TECHMOLOGY D Muting the Ba
140. r from the available devices list Language Use keys to modify the order Default Devices ordered according to SATA port number Lowest first Help Select Screen fl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Dashboard Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information I F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Function Keys Current Settings 37 BIOS Setup Classic Setup Function Keys lt gt lt gt gt Move the selection bar to select a setup menu lt T gt lt L gt Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on a menu lt Enter gt Execute command or enter a menu lt gt lt Page Up gt Increase the numeric value or make changes lt gt lt Page Down gt Decrease the numeric value or make changes lt F2 gt Switch to Dashboard Mode 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 BIOS Setup Menus B M Use this menu to configure the clock frequency and voltages of
141. r installing the audio driver restart your computer Then switch to Windows desktop mode The HD Audio Manager icon Il will appear in the notification area Double click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager 3 03 PM b Y 4 g 3 4 2013 Step 2 ease cm Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack pink on the ERE back panel or the Mic in jack pink on the front panel ee Then configure the jack for microphone functionality e z Note The microphone functions on the front panel and ie S back panel cannot be used at the same time 9 o TECKMOLoeY Step 3 Go to the Microphone screen Do not mute the recording volume or you ll not be able to record the sound To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process do not mute the playback volume It is recommended that you set the volumes at a middle level Step 4 To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the Microphone Boost level TECHNOLOGY 121 Appendix Step 5 To open the Sound Recorder move the mouse cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen click the Start E icon to switch to the Start screen or press the Windows button on the keyboard Right click on the screen and click the All apps ISl icon on the bottom right corner of the screen to access the Apps screen Step 6
142. reate a RAID array select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press lt Enter gt i MAIN MENU AID Volun 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Deivces ID Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB Il ST3120026AS 3JT329JX Itt 7GB 71 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 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 lt Enter gt 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 lt Enter gt to proceed CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 111 7 GB Sync N A Create Volume HELP RAIDO Stripes data performance ESC Previous Men Figure 11 i 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
143. rvell 88SE9172 2UsB30 0 PCI Bus m Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb s Super I O LPC Bus IUE CODEC PS 2 KB Mouse PCI CLK 33 MHz 5 555 OSL SE O 580O0 S00 On 299 25 Eno 1 PCI g So GS d aw ANA amp o5 Ww po o i 38 o FB For detailed product information limitation s refer to 1 2 Product Specifications JB E Intel z DSLAS10 naar OFT Chapter1 Hardware Installation 1 1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge ESD Prior to installation carefully read the user s manual and follow these procedures Prior to installation make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard Prior to installation do not remove or break motherboard S N Serial Number sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer These stickers are required for warranty validation Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard make sure they are connected tightly and securely When handling the motherboard avoid touching any metal leads or connectors It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap when handling electronic com ponents such as a motherboard CPU or memory If you do no
144. stall 2 icon to begin the installation INTEL 8 Series Intel Atheros LAN 1 02 B13 0703 1 o Eg GIGABYTE Xpress Install Install Application Programs Chipset D Click the o button on the right of an application to install it rivers Install GIGABYTE Utilities GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard Using a simple unified user interface GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch and update all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system Information i EzSetup USB Blocker Smart timelock MA Smart recovery 2 On Off charge 2 4 3 Information This page provides detailed information on the drivers on the driver disk The Contact page provides contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter You can click the URL on this page to link to the GIGA BYTE website to check more information on the GIGABYTE headquarter or worldwide branch offices INTEL 8 Series Intel Atheros LAN 1 02 B13 0703 1 0 EA GIGABYTE Xpress Install Technical Manuals Chipset You can save print or e mail the system information by clicking the buttons below Drivers Driver Disk Contents Chipset Application r Software HECI Intel R Management Engine Interface INFUpdate Intel R Chipset Device Software IntelUSB30 Intel USB 3 0 Driver IRST Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver RenesasUSB Renesas USB 3 0 Driver Vga Intel VGA Driver ntivirus
145. 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 53 BIOS Setup Execute Disable Bit te 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 c9 Enables or disables 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 gt Intel TXT LT Support et9 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 Ce VT d Note Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Default Enabled gt Windows 8 Featur
146. t 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 the product please consult a certified computer technician 9 Hardware Installation 1 2 Product Specifications 4 CPU Support for Intel Core i7 processors Intel Core i5 processors Intel Core i3 processors Intel Pentium processors Intel Celeron process
147. tem 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 gt Enabled All PS 2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST Default This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled This item is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast NetWork Stack Driver Support 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 et9 Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating
148. that if you set the hard drive s to IDE or AHCI mode it is normal that you will not see the hard drive s in the Marvell Storage Utility 81 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 3 3 Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings you are ready to install Windows 8 7 A Installing Windows 8 7 For the Intel Z87 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 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 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 hardwar
149. the CPU or the system may hang These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers 27 Hardware Installation 6 CPU_OPT Water Cooling CPU Fan Header T 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 n Pin No Definition 1 GND FO 1 2 12V Speed Control i 3 Sense mD 4 VCC z 5 z Sd Ez 9E EJ peus pm Besure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU from overheating Over heating may result in damage to the CPU may hang These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers 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 m
150. the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth Click OK to complete 119 Appendix B S PDIF Out The S PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality 1 Connecting a S PDIF Out Cable Connect a S PDIF optical cable to the corresponding S PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for transmitting the S PDIF digital audio signals Connects to a S PDIF optical cable 2 Configuring S PDIF Out On the Digital Output Optical screen et click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth Click OK to complete Digtal Output optcal EB tar output Digital Input N 4 Main Volume 4 Sound Effects Default Format Default Format 16 Bits 48000 Hz DVD Quality CD Format DVD Format Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode S PDIF In to S PDIF Out pass through mode When pass through mode enabled you wil hear the sound coming from digital audo input S POIF In However you wil not be able yers Note Enter the Digital Output Optical screen to configure further settings if you use the S PDIF Out connector s on the back panel for digital audio output or enter the Digital Output screen if you use the internal S PDIF Out connector SPDIF_O for digital audio output Appendix 120 6 1 3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1 Afte
151. the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to ensure system stability 19 Hardware Installation 1 7 Back Panel Connectors DDODDDPPC ojo OOOO OOOO0000 OUO d e PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS 2 mouse or keyboard 6 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 Antenna Connector Use this connector to connect an antenna Tighten the antenna cables to the antenna connectors and then move the antenna to a place where the signal is good The DVI I port conforms to the DVI I specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used Connect a monitor that supports DVI I connection to this port HDMI Port FALJSETIBD The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD wewoeriimow muLTimeoia interface 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 but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used The item name may differ depending on your operating system The screenshot below is from Windows 8 x CR me installing the HDMI device make sure
152. the power outlet before clearing Ay 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 Hardware Installation 34 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Basic Input and Output System records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard Its major functions include conducting the Power On Self Test POST during system startup saving system parameters and loading operating system etc BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features When the power is turned off the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS To access the BIOS Setup program press the lt Delete gt key during the POST when the power is turned on To upgrade the BIOS use either the GIGABYTE Q Flash or BIOS utility e Q Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system e BIOS is a Windows based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS For instructions on using the Q Flash and BIOS utilities refer to Chapter 5 BIOS Update Utilities Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems usi
153. trl gt lt M gt to enter BIOS Setup or Space to continue Figure 2 Press Ctrl M to enter the RAID setup utility Marvell 88SE91xx Adapter BIOS Version 1 0 1 0027 PCIe x1 5 0Gbps Mode RAID Virtual Disks No Virtual Disk Physical Disks Adapter 0 Port Disk Name Size Max Speed SO YAU UAC DIORA DELON DEAA BSI 76 3GB SATA 3Gb s SI SNR DIOR DELO DEAA BSI 76 3GB SATA 3Gb s Press lt Ctrl gt lt M gt to enter BIOS Setup or Space to continue _ Figure 2 On the main screen of the RAID setup utility Figure 3 use the left or right arrow key to move through tabs Marvell BIOS Setup c 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd Vendor ID Device ID BIOS Version PCI Slot IRQ Number 0B Raid Mode RAIDO RAIDI ENTER SPACE Select ESC Back Exit Figure 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 78 Create a RAID Array Step 1 On the main screen press lt Enter gt on the RAID tab Then the RAID Config menu appears Figure 4 Press lt Enter gt on the Create VD item Selection Adapter Wipe out disk Spare Management Figure 4 Step 2 The next screen displays the two hard drives you installed Press lt Enter gt or lt Space gt on the two hard drives respectively to add them into the RAID array Selected hard drives are marked with an asterisk Figure 5 Then press lt Enter gt on NEXT Selection Adapter Devices RAID Config Select free disks
154. upport this feature 43 BIOS Setup Profile DDR Voltage When using a non XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile X M P is set to Disabled this item will display as 1 50V When Extreme Memory Profile X M P is set to Profile1 or Profile2 this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto gt Channel A B Memory Sub Timings GIGABYTE DualBIOS WP GENES ae NIC AN System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Pouer Management Save amp Exit Back M I T Advanced Memory Settings Channel A Memory Sub Timings Dashboard English Q Flash Memory Timing Mode fiuto 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
155. your CPU and memory etc Or check the system CPU temperatures voltages and fan speeds B System Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports B BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order advanced features available on the CPU and the primary display adapter 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 amp Exit Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup You can save the current BIOS settings to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal performance system operations system to its defaults The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version EQ When the system is not stable as usual select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your BIOS Setup 38 C167 1 2 aie DualBIOS Shou all information about M I T status gt Advanced Frequency Settings gt Advanced Memory Settings gt Advanced Voltage Settings gt PC Health Status gt Miscellaneous Settings BIOS Version D30 BCLK 99 78MHz Select Screen fl Click Select Item CPU Frequency 3692 68MHz Enter Dbl Click Select Memory Frequency 1330 48MHz

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