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1. 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s for instructions on configuring a RAID array ae y Pin No Definition H GE On 1 GND 98 SATA3 2 TXP T 3 TXN O 1E SS l Ej s 2 a ao E e 5 RXN m 6 RXP 1 3 2 0 qF 7 GND Ae E A RAID 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 A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives To enable hot plugging for the SATA ports refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Peripherals SATA Configuration for more information 9 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio HD and AC 97 audio You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector connector match the pin assi
2. d O CO N D O AII rpm gt Pin No Definition Pin No Definition VBUS 11 D2 SSRX1 12 D2 SSRX1 13 GND GND 14 SSTX2 SSTX1 15 SSTX2 SSTX1 16 GND GND 17 SSRX2 D1 18 SSRX2 D1 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin 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 33 Hardware Installation 13 F_USB4 USB 2 0 1 1 Header The header conforms to USB 2 0 1 1 specification Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Power 5V 7a E e e anaa onon oooo00000 Power 5V oa Oo N USB DX ia OOOOOOOOOH USB DY USB DX USB DY GND GND CO CO N Dm Om Ww PM Oo No Pin NC e Do not plug the IEEE 139
3. Mitt OOOOOOO ui DDR3 4 nesses E l 5 zm 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 17 Hardware Installation 1 4 2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power A 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 GEER w OOOO00O0 DDR3 DIMM
4. Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot oor WN T 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 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system Example Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card e Installing a Graphics Card l Gently push down on the top edge of the card until a Pa it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot Make ja 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 19 Hardware Installation 1 6 Setting up AMD CrossFire NVIDIA SLI Configuration A System Requirements Windows 8 1 8 7 operating system ACrossFire SLI supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver CrossFir
5. oF oF Wad ded msj ee 5 15 13 5 12 5 10 17 1 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V 10 F_PANEL 2 ATX 11 SPDIF_O 3 OC PEG 12 F_USB30 4 CPU_FAN 13 F_USB1 5 SYS_FAN4 2 3 4 5 6 14 F_USB2 F_USB3 6 CPU_OPT 15 COMA 7 SATA_EXPRESS 16 BAT 8 SATA3 0 4 2 3 4 5 17 CLR_CMOS 9 F_AUDIO e First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect e Before installing the devices be sure to turn off the devices and your computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices e After installing the device and before turning on the computer make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard f Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices 21 Hardware Installation 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V_2X4 ATX 2x2 2x4 12V Power Connectors 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 sup
6. 2 al 2 Single BIOS BIOS LED Indicators MBIOS_LED The main BIOS is active MB Io FEU Salo te BBIOS_LED The backup BIOS is active Quick Buttons This motherboard has four quick buttons Power Reset Clear CMOS and Clear Battery 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 this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed The Clear Battery button has the same function as removing the battery from the motherboard EE EER SBm RST SW a p Bme PW_SW Power button oat RST_SW Reset button re CMOS_SW Clear CMOS Button o ae MOS SW CBAT_SW Clear Battery Button of ee Zo 7 e CBAT_SW e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord f
7. a fd g hese ADDR3 memory module has a notch so it can only fit in one direction Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets Step 1 Note the orientation of the memory module Spread the retaining clip at the right end of the memory socket Place the memory module on 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 clip at the right end of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted Hardware Installation 18 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card e Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card Carefully read the manual that came t Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card with your expansion card Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage H GEES a EH 000000000 PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot ZE PCI Slot
8. e Replace the battery with an equivalent one Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model e Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model e When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the negative side of the battery the positive side should face up e Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations i e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery 35 Hardware Installation 17 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults To clear the CMOS values use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds BEE Hea moooogo050000 Open Normal id 0000000008 E sogoooooogodo t onnonnnnannn E Short Clear CMOS Values C e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
9. gt M I T Current Status This screen provides information on CPU memory frequencies parameters gt Advanced Frequency Settings GIGABYTE DualBlOS CE Se ee system Information BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management save amp Exit a Back M I T Advanced Frequency Settings ST Mode English Q Flash Performance Upgrade futo futo Auto Auto futo Disabled Auto Performance Upgrade ote Provides you with five different overclocking configurations Options are 20 Upgrade 40 Upgrade 60 Upgrade 80 Upgrade 100 Upgrade Default Auto CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0 01 MHz increments Default Auto Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications Host PCle Clock Frequency te 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 Mote Allows you to configure the Processor Base Clock by multiplying the Host PCle Clock Frequency by several preset host clock multipliers This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is set to Manual lt Spread Spectrum Control ote Enables or disables CPU PCle Spread Spectrum Default Auto Host Clock Value This value is determined by multiplying the Host PCle Clock Frequency value by the
10. 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 GIGABYTE BITELLE LOX f 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 BCLK 100 O2MHz Select Screen t1 Click Select Item CPU Frequency 3900 72MHz Enter Dbl Click Select Memory Frequency 1333 63MHz PU PD Change Opt Total Memory Size 2048MB Smart Tweak Mode Previous Values CPU Temperature 43 0 C Optimized Defaults Q Flash Ucore 1 140U System Information DRAM Voltage 1 356U F10 Save amp Exit aaa F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2014 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 BIOS Setup 42
11. 6 1 3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1 Switch to Windows desktop mode The HD Audio Manager icon K will appear in the notification area Double click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager 3 22 PM 2 27 2014 KAND Step 2 4 Realtek HD Audio Manager Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack pink on the aS back panel or the Mic in jack pink on the front panel ee Then configure the jack for microphone functionality P rs Note The microphone functions on the front panel and o back panel cannot be used at the same time 5 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 Appendix 106 Step 5 To open the Sounder Recorder move the mouse cursor to t
12. 1 x Settings Lock button 1 x Direct to BIOS button 1 x OC DIMM switch 1 x OC PCle switch 1 x OC Ignition button 1 x Clear Battery button 2 x BIOS switches 1 x onboard voltage measurement module 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 1 x optical S PDIF Out connector 1 x D Sub port 1 x DVI D port 1 xX HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse port 1 x RJ 45 port 6 x audio jacks Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Line In Line Out Mic In 1 0 Controller Hardware Monitor gt iTE I O Controller Chip System voltage detection CPU System Chipset temperature detection CPU CPU OPT System fan speed detection CPU System overheating warning CPU CPU OPT System fan fail warning CPU CPU OPT System fan speed control Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install BIOS Ss 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS PnP 1 0a DMI 2 7 SM BIOS 2 7 ACPI 2 0 Unique Features Hardware Installation 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 BIOS EasyTune EZ Setup Fast Boot ON OFF Charge Smart TimeLock Smart Recovery 2 System Information Viewer USB Blocker Supp
13. 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 28 3 OC PEG 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 2x3 power cable from the power supply to this connector to ensure system stability H HE El COOCOOCO0C0OE o gt AS 4 5 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 2 3 4 5 6 Fan Headers The motherboard has a 4 pin CPU fan header CPU_FAN four 4 pin SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN4 and two 3 pin SYS_FAN5 SYS_FAN6 system fan headers 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
14. 7 Microphone Realtek High Definition Audio ae Default Device ine in v ealtek High Definition Audio Not plugged in Stereo Mix Realtek High Definition Audio Disab L Enable Set as Dakik Device Set as Default Communication Device v Show Disabled Devices Show Disconnected Devices Properties Default Format 16 Bits 48000 Hz DVD Quality DVD Format Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode GIGABYTE 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 satRecordins 3 To stop recording audio click the Stop Recording button se Recording 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 Appendix 108 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 keyboard optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down A Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that s why the light is still on Q How do I clear the CMOS values A For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS button press this button to clear the CM
15. Appendix 112 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 SE OF Reserved AO 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 needed 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 res
16. N A Create Volume HELP RAIDO Stripes data performance TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Figure 11 Step 4 Under Disks item select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array If only two hard drives are installed they will be automatically assigned to the array Set the stripe block size Figure 12 if necessary The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB Once you have selected the stripe block size press lt Enter gt 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 TJ Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Figure 12 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 74 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 t
17. z i 3 BB vote output Digital Output Optical a Connect an audio device to an audio jack The The current a connected device is dialog box appears Select the device mo a py according to the type of device you connect Then click OK a a s gt B AA L n E eae ae ee 3 w ey my pe E GIGABYTE c 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 CB Digital output E Speakers MSB igitai amsa 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 ee CB Digtal output E Speakers MESE Digital output optical J Le Main Volume j Speaker Configuration Sound Effects Room Correction Default Format Disible front panel jack detection Enable auto popup dialog when device has been plugged in Cancel OK D Muting the Back Panel Aud
18. 116 FCC Notice U S A Only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult a dealer or experienced TV radio technician for help Canada Industry Canada IC Notices Canada avis d Industry Canada IC This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation
19. 1x SATA Express connector 6x SATA 6Gb s connectors Support for RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 SATA Express and SATA3 4 5 connectors can only be used one at a time Chipset 6x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 4 ports on the back panel 2 ports available through the internal USB header 8x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports on the back panel 2 ports onboard 2 ports available through the internal USB header SH USB 1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x OC PEG power connector 1 x SATA Express connector 6 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling fan header CPU_OPT 6 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3 0 2 0 header 1 x USB 2 0 1 1 header 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Gear button 1 x OC Turbo button 1 x OC Tag button 1 x OC Trigger switch 1 x CPU BCLK Down button Internal goe m Connectors gt gt gt gt o o oo ooo ooo ooooooGGGGOGGOG H 11 Hardware Installation sce Internal goe m Connectors gt gt gt o o o o Back Panel Connectors gt gt 1 x CPU BCLK Up button 1 x CPU Ratio Down button 1 x CPU Ratio Up button 1 x Memory Safe button
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21. 26 Two Layer KUM Switch PCIE Slot Configuration PCH Optimized Defaults PCIE Slot Configuration CPU Q Flash gt SATA Configuration System Information gt Super IO Configuration F10 Save amp Exit gt Intel R Smart Connect Technology F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Select Screen 14 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Smart Tweak Mode Previous Values a a Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc GIGABYTE DualBIOS TPA KHCI Mode fudio Controller Intel Processor Graphics A Configure Gigabit Ethernet device parameters Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation DUMT Total Memory Size Intel R Rapid Start Technology Legacy USB Support XHCI Hand of f EHCI Hand of f USB Storage Devices SanDisk Cruzer Pop 1 26 Two Layer KUM Switch PCIE Slot Configuration PCH PCIE Slot Configuration CPU gt SATA Configuration Optimized Defaults gt Super ID Configuration Q Flash gt Intel R Smart Connect Technology System Information Save amp Exit gt EEEE Y Fi Print Screen FAT16 32 Fornat Only ESC Right Click Exit Select Screen 14 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Smart Tweak Mode Previous Values Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card PCI Express g
22. 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 31 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 EB EEE Bose ooo000000 moog u fi OOOOCOOOOOE TAAA konnoannaanaad 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 S3 S4 S5 Of S4 sleep state or powered off S5 PW Power Switch Red Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel You m
23. Allows you to set the system memory multiplier Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data Default Auto lt Memory Frequency MHz The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings gt Advanced Memory Settings GIGABYTE DualBIOS Ce Me z Sal a ay 2 j wv ah y FA San system Information BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management save amp Exit Back M I T Advanced Memory Settings ST Mode English Q Flash Extreme Memory Profile X M P Disabled Disabled futo futo Normal Auto Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Int Extreme Memory Profile X M P t System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency MHz The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu lt Memory Overclocking Profiles Note Allows you to set the memory frequency Options may vary depending on the memory being used Default Disabled gt Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default gt Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot Memory Enhancement Settings Provides three d
24. 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 38 2 2 The Main Menu A Startup Guide Default The Startup Guide screen simplifies conventional complicated BIOS setup menus and presents only the most frequently used options in the easy to use interface It helps first time users to perform basic system setups more quickly and easily GIGABYTE Startup Guide B ST Mode Smart Tweak Mode Differing from traditional UEFI interface the ST Mode provides a fancy and user friendly BIOS environment where users can easily point and click through various settings and make adjustments for optimum performance In ST Mode you can use your mouse to move through the option menus for quick configuration or press lt F2 gt to switch to the traditional BIOS Setup screen GIGABYTE UEFI BIOS system to its defaults e 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 39 BIOS Setup C Classic Setup Classic Setup is the conventional BIOS Setup interface where you can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move among the items and press lt Enter gt to accept or enter a sub menu Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want Sample BIOS Version F1L Switch to ST Mode Boot Option
25. EasyTune may differ by motherboard model Grayed out area s indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such A 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 Unique Features 90 5 2 2 System Information Viewer GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operating system You can also display the hardware monitor information on the desktop to view the system status at any time The System Information Viewer Interface GIGABYTE System Information Viewer Clocks Processor System Information Smart Fan A Tabs Information Tab Description The System Information tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard and the BIOS version The Smart Fan Auto tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode The Smart Fan Advance tab allows you to adjust the smart fan speed The fans will run at different speeds according to system temperatures Using the Smart Fan option you can adjust the fan s workload according system temperatures or you can fix the fan speeds using the RPM Fixed Mode option Click the Calibrate button and the fan speed w
26. Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power Default gt Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast Limit CPUID Maximum ot Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4 0 Default Disabled Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website BIOS Setup 56 Execute Disable Bit Note Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function This function may enhance protection for the computer reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system Default Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology ote 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 Intel TXT LT Support Note Enables or disables Intel Trusted Execution Technology Intel TXT Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides a hardware based security f
27. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction e It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Load Optimized Defaults section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper button in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values f e Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current 37 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 T gt or the down arrow key lt 4 gt to select the first boot device then press lt Enter gt to accept The system will boot from the device immediately Note The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only After system restart the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings lt
28. Intel GbE LAN chip 10 100 1000 Mbit gy 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 2 x PCI Express x16 slots running at x4 PCIEX4_1 PCIEX4_2 The PCIEX4_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX8 and PCIEX16 slots When the PCIEX4_1 slot is populated the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode and the PCIEX8 will operate at up to x4 mode Hardware Installation When installing a x8 or above card in the PCIEX4_1 slot make sure to set PCIE Slot Configuration CPU in BIOS Setup to x4 Refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Peripherals for more information The PCIEX4_2 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1 slots The PCIEX1 slot will become unavailable when a PCle x4 expansion card is installed The PCIEX16 PCIEX8 and PCIEX4_1 slots conform to PCI Express 3 0 standard 1 x PCI Express x1 slot The PCIEX4_2 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 2 0 standard 2 x PCI slots A Expansion Slots Multi Graphics Support for 4 Way 3 Way 2 Way AMD CrossFire 2 Way NVIDIA SLI Technology technology Storage Interface Chipset g p
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30. M I T Advanced Memory Settings Channel A Memory Sub Timings Memory Timing Mode futo futo Pouer Management ST Mode English 3a Save amp Exit Q Flash This sub menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory This sub menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual Note Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings If this occurs please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values AT BIOS Setup gt Advanced Voltage Settings eilei N aie DualBIOS Back H 1 1 Advanced Voltage Settings gt Adjust advanced settings relating to gt CPU Core Voltage 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 t1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Smart Tweak Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc gt Advanced Power Settings fe e7 aie BITT 1 LOX Back H 1 1 Advanced Voltage Settings Advanced
31. Power Settings Select CPU URIN load line calibration Level 1 will maintain 100 voltage under full load This is useful in CPU URIN Protection 350 OmU certain overclocking scenarios CPU URIN Current Protection DDR CH A B Current Protection CPU URIN PWM Thermal Protection 130 0 C CPU URIN PWM Switch Rate 250 OKHz Select Screen t1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PUM Phase Control PU PD Change Opt Smart Tweak Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2014 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 CPU Vtt voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel s specifications Default Auto CPU VRIN Protection Allows you to set the over current protection level for the CPU VRIN voltage The adjustable range is from 150 0mV to 400 0mV Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto BIOS Setup 48 gt CPU VRIN Current Protection Allows you to set the over current protection level for the CPU VRIN voltage gt Auto Lets
32. Smart Switch F Paint Calculator irra Math Input Panel E Remote Desktop Connection Q Snipping Tool Sound Recorder Steps Recorder PN Sticky Notes Windows Fax and Scan Default Programs Windows Media Player Help and Support Es Choose your default screen Jl a gt All Programs 2 51 PM gt T A cy PO 371072014 Using Smart Switch The Smart Switch icon E will appear on the bottom left corner of the traditional Windows desktop screen after Smart Switch is installed Left click the icon to see the screen as that shown above and you can set the default screen displayed after you enter Windows Unique Features 102 Chapter6 Appendix 6 1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 6 1 1 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Noe audio Xb pa The picture to the right shows the default audio jack cani 0 eh assignments a Siti The integrated HD High Definition audio provides Hroma eraoo E jack retasking capability that allows the user to change we er ON yon Lg the function for each jack through the audio driver gt Supported functions for each jack may vary based on hardware specification OO jack for microphone functionality e 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
33. This switch allows you to manually turn off specific memory slots without physical removal Note Using the OC DIMM switch may impact memory compatibility Slots DIP Setting DIP 1 DIP2 DIP 3 DIP4 3 DIMM_SW Disabling Channel A cm DDR3_2 amp DDR3_4 BEM Disabling Channel B DDR3_1 amp DDR3 3 OFF ON Wena ON OFF i i 000000000 DIMM_SW OC Buttons GIGABYTE s unique OC buttons help enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most performance from their hardware but also the absolute most enjoyable OC experience with features like overclocking the CPU in real time automatically loading the most optimized overclocking configuration for the processor and memory and loading users customized settings etc RATIO_UP RATIO_DW _eMEM_SAFE CPU R
34. according to the CPU specifications Default Auto No of CPU Cores Enabled ote 1 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 te 1 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 Note 1 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 ote 1 Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption The C3 state is a more enhanced power saving state than C1 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto C6 C7 State Support Note 1 Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6 C7 mode in system halt state When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage wi
35. an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU Step 3 Place the cooler atop the CPU aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard Push down on the push pins diagonally Step 5 After the installation check the back of the motherboard If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows the installation is complete Push Pin Direction of the Arrow Sign I on the Male a aan Push Pin 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 A e Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory It is recommended that memory of the same
36. 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 changed by other users Unique Features 98 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 Smart Recovery 2 E WDC WD800 D 22LSA0 H GAIL 00 C300 MTFDODAC256MAG C DA System Reserved oW E 74 015GB 238 474GB 0 098GB 238 374GB The Smart Recovery 2 main menu Button Description Allows you to select the source and destination Settings 7 partition Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately File Allows you to recover your files from the backup Recovery image System Allows you to recover your system from the Recovery backup image E C300 MTFDDAC256MAG aie En 238 474GB 238 374GB e Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system EB e You need to select the destination partition in Settings the first time you use Smart Recovery 2 e The Backup Now butto
37. black connector wire is the ground wire The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design J HE 3 nf Pin No Definition opg og 2 12V Speed Control i E l 3 Sense i z 4 VCC 7 SATA_EXPRESS SATA Express Connector The SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device ay Ae enana aaa is O00000000m EB SATA Express and SATA3 4 5 connectors can only be used one at a time Hardware Installation 30 8 SATA3 0 1 2 3 4 5 SATA 6Gb s Connectors The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb s and SATA 1 5Gb s standard Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device The Intel Chipset supports RAID
38. clearing A 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 36 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 version of BIOS it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the BIOS do it with caution
39. f USB Storage Devices SanDisk Cruzer Pop 1 26 Two Layer KUM Switch PCIE Slot Configuration PCH PCIE Slot Configuration CPU gt SATA Configuration gt Super IO Configuration gt Intel R Smart Connect Technology ellei aie DualBIOS we rs Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Figure 3 69 This formset allows the user to manage RAID volumes on the Intel R RAID Controller Select Screen t Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tweak Mode F5 Previous Values F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit 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 GIGABYTE DualBlOS D ON A Back Peripherals Intel E Storage Technology Create RAID Volume Select RAID Level Nane Volume1 ene aiid Select Disks RAID Level i SATA 0 0 Hitachi HDS721050CLA660 JP1532FR3
40. measure component voltages F Pin 1G VRIN Pin No Definition ae Pin 1 4 VCORE _ Power Pin 1G DDRVTT 2 oN Pin 1 PCHIO Pin 1_ VRING i E TUWIN E Pin 1 3 vioD peel Pin 1_ VIOA eel E Pin 1_ vaxG o E Pin 1_L VSA ee eee Pin 1 f PCHV Pin 12 VoIMM Method Using the included voltage measurement cable FOF fm Steps I A Connect the included voltage measurement cable to a voltage measurement header and your multimeter as shown Please note the red wire is the positive and must be connected to the pin 1 Power Method II Connecting the multimeter directly 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 26 1 9 Internal Connectors A oO o O fa wa ese st OOOOOO0O0O0 OL
41. recovery volume is completed the Status the rebuild progress will display as Normal Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 82 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 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 CA 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 2 icon to individually install the drivers you need ti GIGABYTE Xpress Install We recommend that you install the drivers listed below for your motherboard Please click Xpress Install to install all the Chipset drivers automatically Drivers 7 Click the Q button on the right of an application to install it 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 c
42. 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 lt 07 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 RAID set SATA Mode Selection to RAID Figure 1 If you do not want to create RAID set this item to IDE or AHCI fei ley aie DualBIOS E 3 lt E fm 6 H T T System Information BIOS Features Power Management Save amp Exit Back Peripherals SATA Configuration ST Mode English Q Flash Enabled SATA Mode Selection RAID Disabled Serial ATA Port 0 WDC WD800JD 22 80 OGB Software Preserve SUPPORTED Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 1 WDC WDBOOID 22 80 0GB Software Preserve SUPPORTED Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 2 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 3 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
43. to update an app online APP Center me FS O 3 10 2014 Figure 1 If the App Center is closed you can restart it by clicking the App Center icon on the Apps menu Figure 2 a Calculator Character Map Math Input Panel r w Notepad 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 89 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 EasyTune Interface GIGABYTE EasyTune Smart Quick Boost L Default Tabs Information Tab Description The Smart Quick Boost tab provides you with different levels of CPU frequency to choose to achieve desired system performance After making changes be sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect aa 4 The Advanced CPU OC tab allows you to set CPU base clock frequency and voltages and integrated graphics frequency You can save the current settings to a profile You can create up to 2 profiles Advanced CPU OC The Advanced DDR OC tab allows you to set the memory clock g anced DOR OC i The 3D Power tab allows you to change power phase voltage and frequency settings 3D Power Available functions in
44. when using an HD front panel audio module refer to instructions on the next page ER To install a microphone connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the 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 A Configuring Speakers The following instructions use Windows 8 1 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 amp j will appear in the notification area Double click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager 3 22 PM 2 27 2014 S AREA 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 e 4 channel audio Front speaker out and Rear speaker out e 5 1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out and Center Subwoofer speaker out e 7 1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out Center Subwoofer speaker out and Side speaker out 103 Appendix Ste p 2 4 Realtek HD Audio Manager
45. 1 GIGABYTE DualBlOS o gt fa 3 Z oy 9 Setup Menus b Fa System Information Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit __ ST Mode Enl ish Q Flash Enter Q Flash r Select Default UEFI S Language SanDisk Enabled Help System Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Other 0S Function Keys UEFI an Disabled Legacy UEFI OpROM Disabled Configuration Items Current Settings Classic Setup Function Keys lt e gt lt gt gt Move the selection bar to select a setup menu lt T gt lt J 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 ST Mode or Startup Guide screen lt F5 gt Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus lt F gt Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus lt F8 gt Access the Q Flash utility lt FQ gt Display system information lt F10 gt 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 40 BIOS Setup Menus m M T Use this menu to configure the clock frequency and voltages o
46. 4 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB 2 0 1 1 header e Prior to installing the USB bracket be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket 14 F_USB2 F_USB3 USB 2 0 1 1 Connectors The two USB ports make it easier to save data flash the BIOS or install software in open bench testing platforms whether for extreme overclocking or simply pretesting the PC before final component installation inside a case scenarios where accessing the rear panel IO can be an inconvenience H HE m mnnonon0000000 F_USB2 F_USB3 pa 9 e 9 Ja E e e nana a Ww OOOOOOOOOH Hardware Installation 34 15 COMA Serial Port Header The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable For purchasing the optional COM port cable please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin i 7a E e e anaa W aooooeoooeeS i ke
47. BK SATA 0 1 Hitachi HDS721050CLA660 JP1532ERO4E RAIDO Stripe Strip Size Capacity MB Select Screen t1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select gt Create Volume PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tweak Mode F5 Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Figure 4 Step 4 Under Select Disks item select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array Press the lt Space gt key on the hard drives to be selected selected hard drives are marked with X Then set the stripe block size 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 GIGABYTE DualBlOS Back Peripherals Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Create RAID Volume Strip size help Name Volume1 RAID Level Strip Size Select Disks SATA 0 0 Hitachi HDS721050CLA660 JP1532FR3BK SATA 0 1 Hitachi HDS721050CLA660 JP1532ER04E Capacity MB eeeneeennn ii eanemenenes Select Screen t Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select gt Create Volume PU PD Change Opt Smart Tweak Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Figure 5
48. Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 70 Step 5 After setting the capacity move to Create Volume and press lt Enter gt to begin Figure 6 GIGABYTE DualBIOS FO Name RAID Level Select Disks SATA 0 0 Hitachi HDS 21050CLA660 JP1532FR3BKRJK 465 76B SATA 0 1 Hitachi HDS 21050CLA660 JP1532ERO4EJTK 465 76B Strip Size Capacity MB Create a volume with the settings specified above Select Screen t Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tweak Mode F5 Previous Values F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright 2014 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 After completing you ll be brought back to the Intel R Rapid Storage Technology screen Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume To see more detailed information press lt Enter gt on the volume to check for information on RAID level stripe block size array name and array capacity etc Figure 7 Volume Actions Nane RAID Level Strip Size Size Status Bootable fej e7 aie BITT 1 LOX D Y A Volume1 RAIDO Str ipe 16KB 931 56B Normal Yes gt SATA 0 0 Hitachi HDS 21050CLA660 JP1532FR3BKRJK 465 7GB gt SATA 0 1 Hitachi HDS 21050CLAG60 JPIS32ERO4EJTK 465 76GB Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Figure 7 7 S
49. ERFORM A SYNCHRONIZATION BEFORE REMOVING ACCELERATION Figure 20 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 78 3 2 Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings you are ready to install the operating system A Installing the Operating System As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID AHCI driver you do not need to install separate RAID AHCI driver during the Windows installation process After the operating system is installed we recommend that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using Xpress Install to ensure system performance and compatibility To install Windows 8 1 8 refer to the steps below Step 1 Copy the IRST folder under BootDrv in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive Step 2 Boot from the Windows 8 1 8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps When the screen requesting you to load the driver appears select Browse Step 3 Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver The locations of the drivers are as follows Windows 32 bit IRST 32Bit Windows 64 bit IRST 64Bit Step 4 When a screen as shown in Figure 1 appears select Intel R Desktop Workstation Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation M Hide drivers that aren t compatible with this computer s hardware Browse Rescan Figure 1 79 Configurin
50. Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit ST Mode English Q Flash Model Name Z97K SOC BIOS Version FIL BIOS Date 03 26 2014 BIOS ID BAOGAGOP System Language English Access Level Administrator This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS System Date Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date and year Use 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 gt 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 BIOS Setup 54 fej e7 aie Boot Option 2 Bootup NumLock State Security Option Full Screen LOGO Show Fast Boot Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit
51. G S PDIF OUt ss scnenedseacasndatnsiaonanlesanarnansdnidedeaentanminnescenienrs 105 6 1 3 Configuring Microphone Recording cscssssssssssssessssssssessssesessessseceseesereeseses 106 6 1 4 Using the Sound Recorder c ccesccssssssssssssssssssscsssssssssesssscaeaesseesesesesaeaeeseseeseses 108 6 2 OUD GSO OWN cert in cxaispcen oeiehecascpipcatcsndcansnittonnieasiaipaniiccnitommstenicapuan di ehahacahitad 109 6 2 1 Frequently Asked QuESTIONS cccsccscssssessssssssscsesessssssssscesssssessesececasaeerseseeses 109 6 2 2 Troubleshooting Procedure ceseccsssssssssssssssssessssssssssesersssssessessrsrsasseseseses 110 6 3 Debug LED Codes stecicecsastceecseiexeeesienasaeneneveeniasiueniaicendecsasnendenmuseetalicsernedtans 112 Regulatory Statement ccccsssssscsssssssssssssssssssesssssessesssessessessseesesaessesaseeeesasen 116 COAST TS a EE A aaotioeaddpaauntolseocayaatubaonaniaammeras 119 Box Contents GA Z97X SOC motherboard Motherboard driver disk User s Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I O Shield One 2 Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain The box contents are subject to change without notice 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 HD
52. GA Z97X SOC User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME Z97XSOC 1001R Declaration of Conformity We Manufacturer Importer G B T Technology Trading GMbH Address Bullenkoppel 16 22047 Hamburg Germany Declare that the product Product Type Motherboard Product Name GA Z97X SOC conforms with the essential requirements of the following directives gt lt 2004 108 EC EMC Directive Dx Conduction amp Radiated Emissions EN 55022 2010 X Immunity EN 55024 2010 DX Power line harmonics EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 Dx Power line flicker EN 61000 3 3 2008 IX 2006 95 EC LVD Directive XX Safety EN60950 1 2006 A12 2011 x 2011 65 EU RoHS Directive XX Restriction of use of certain This product does not contain any of the restricted substances in electronic equipment substances listed in Annex Il in concentrations and applications banned by the directive gt CE marking Signature Timmy Huang Stamp Date Apr 16 2014 Name Timmy Huang DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 626 854 9338 626 854 9326 hereby declares that the product Product Name Motherboard Model Number GA Z97X SOC Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information This device comp
53. Intel Virtualization Technology Dynamic Storage Accelerator Windows 8 Features Boot Mode Selection LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Storage Boot Option Control Other PCI Device ROM Priority 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 t1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tweak Mode F5 Previous Values F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit HED THT y F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Network stack Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc ellezi aie DualBIOS Limit CPUID Maximum A Allows you to setup a user password Execute Disable Bit Intel Virtualization Technology Dynamic Storage Accelerator Windows 8 Features Boot Mode Selection LAN PXE Boot Option ROM that will be required upon system boot To configure the password you will be asked to enter then re enter the password Note User level password protection restrictions limit access to certain BIOS features Storage Boot Option Control Other PCI Device ROM Priority Network stack Select Screen t1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Administrator Password F2 Smart Tweak Mode Ua MM G Cee TCS F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash S
54. Intele GbE LAN GbE LAN i 4 SATA 6Gb s E PCI Express Bus tS 6 USB 3 0 2 0 x1 PCle CLK Intele Z97 I 100 MHz ridge SORES 8 USB 2 0 1 1 CODEC Dual BIOS 555 OSL 5 O00 50 oO DoD L L LPC Bus jTE Ooo sss 3 Super I O COM BOS PS 2 KB Mouse men 2 PCI 2 SON amp S PCI CLK 33 MHz ka For detailed product information limitation s refer to 1 2 Product Specifications a Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1 1 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 Installation Precautions manual and follow these procedures Prior to installation make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard Prior to installation do not remove or break motherboard S N Serial Number sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer These stickers are required for warranty validation Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard make sure they are connected tightly and securely When handling the motherboard avoid touching any metal leads or connectors It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard CPU o
55. MI to DVI adapter Part No 12CT2 HDMI01 1 R COM port cable Part No 12CF1 1CM001 3 R GA Z97X SOC Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN RST_SW Debug LED Note ae ale SW ATX_12V ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN6 f up Pw MEM_SAFE LGA1150 DTB SET_LOCK RATIO O O O O OR SB FREQ DW RATIO_DW _UP BIOS_SW CMOS_SW TGR fo a g o A aie MEO ooo oooe DP_HDNII_SPDIF KB_MS_ USB3 ssn La LAN m FAN1 AUDIO E E E GA Z97X SOC PCIEX16 GEAR URBO FREQ 200 OC_PEG LO a U wa gt N Intele GbE LAN PCIEX1 iTE Super I O PCIEX4_1 SATA3 312 5 4 PCI ppo nannan annae L ARAL EL U uu uu uu uu I ipl I uu I I I I I I I v0 uu uu uu I I uw oU oU oU uu uw PCIEX8 SATA3 Intelo Z97 H G wm OO Se 1B BIOS _ M_BIOS PCle to PCI Bridge E N N U oc A gt lt lt f N 2T CBAT_SW CLR_CMOS w ESH Ea RE BBIOS_LED F_AUDIO SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN4 MBIOS_LED SPDIF_O COMA F_USB1 F_USB30 F_PANEL Note For debug code information please refer to Chapter 6 7 GA Z97X SOC Motherboard Block Diagram 2PCIExpress x8 2 PCI Express x4 1 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 q LP U ELK 100 MH DDR3 BE MHz PCle CLK LGA1150 Dual Channel Ee 100 MHz CPU gt a x16 11x16 x16 SfE T ae z E PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 __ 1 SATA Express or A 2 SATA 6Gbis R5 Tx x Tx
56. OOOOOOOOOH Hm O Oo RB CO COO N D oO B ws hy gt z 16 BAT Battery The battery provides power to keep the values such as BIOS configurations date and time information in the CMOS when the computer is turned off Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost H HHE monnonono00000 yy Ee m aana Gia fii 0000000004 You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery 1 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 2 Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder making them short for 5 seconds 3 Replace the battery 4 Plug in the power cord and restart your computer
57. OS 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 but ton refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1 You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute Q Why do I still get a weak sound even though 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 109 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 cooler Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely Is the onthe CPU Connect the power 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
58. Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default Auto PCle ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset s PCI Express bus Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default Auto CPU DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the CPU side of the DMI link Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default LOsL1 PCH DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled Default Enabled BIOS Setup 64 2 8 a Save amp Exit GIGABYTE DualBlOS amp a a A G a gt a gt System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management ST Mode English Q Flash i 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 retur
59. Processor Base Clock Gear Ratio value lt 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 ote 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 43 BIOS Setup 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 DualBlOS SD s a ee ns FA gt N H 93 Sar 5 A af System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit Back M I T Advanced Frequency Settings Advanced CPU Core Settings ST Mode English Q Flash CPU Clock Ratio 35 futo futo futo futo futo futo futo futo futo futo futo futo futo futo futo futo futo futo CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu FP K OC note Allows for increased performance by using certain CPUs Default Auto CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set the CPU PLL Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting De
60. S 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 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 297XSOC 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 lt End gt key to enter Q Flash Note You can access Q Flash by either press
61. SB 3 0 port supports the USB 3 0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc RJ 45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs Connection Speed LED Activity LED Connection Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description a Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Green 100 Mbps data rate On No data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port Off 10 Mbps data rate 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 Side Speaker Out Jack Gray Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7 1 channel audio configuration Line In Jack Blue The line in jack Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive walkman etc Line Out Jack Green The line out jack This jack supports audio amplifying function For better sound quality it is recommended that you connect your headphone speaker to this jack actual effects may vary by the device being used Use this audio jack for a headpho
62. UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller gt gt Disabled Disables option ROM gt Legacy only Enables legacy option ROM only Default gt gt UEFI only Enables UEFI option ROM only gt gt Legacy First Enables legacy option ROM first gt gt UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website 5 BIOS Setup Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN storage device and graphics controllers gt gt Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only gt 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 lIpv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password Press lt Enter gt
63. ady Configure Set Default v Properties Note The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter i e When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector first remove the cable from your 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 Q DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio supporting bi directional audio transmission DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms You can use this port to connect your DisplayPort supported monitor The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160 24Hz or 3840x2160 60HZz but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used Bos installing the DisplayPort device make sure the default device for sound playback is the DisplayPort device The item name may differ from operating system 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 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS 2 mouse or keyboard USB 3 0 2 0 Port The U
64. alth Status Back SLB ET D cc Case Open CPU Vcore CPU URIN CPU UCCIOA DRAM Voltage 3 3U 5U 12U CPU VAXG CPU Temperature System Temperature PCH Temperature CPU Fan Speed CPU OPT Fan Speed ist System Fan Speed 2nd System Fan Speed 3rd System Fan Speed 4th System Fan Speed Back SLB Ven evo G CPU Temperature Warning System Temperature Warning CPU Fan Fail Warning CPU OPT Fan Fail Warning 1st System Fan Fail Warning System Fan Fail Warning System Fan Fail Warning 4th System Fan Fail Warning CPU Fan Speed Control Fan Speed Percentage CPU OPT Fan Speed Control Fan Speed Percentage ist System Fan Speed Control Fan Speed Percentage 2nd System Fan Speed Control Fan Speed Percentage 3rd System Fan Speed Control Fan Speed Percentage Fan Speed Percentage lt gt Reset Case Open Status fe e7 aie BITT 1 LOX gt TPA YES 1 140 U 1 824 U 1 023 U 1 356 U 3 324 V 5 040 U 11 952 U 0 012 U 43 0 C 29 0 C 34 0 C 3214 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends fej e7 aie DualBIOS Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends A Select enable to clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status notifications The Case Open field will show No at next boot Select Screen t1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tweak Mode F5 Previous Values F Optimized Defau
65. arts 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 Auto Enables legacy option ROM only gt gt EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM Default This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast USB Support gt gt Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes gt gt Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST gt gt Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes Default This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled This 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 gt 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
66. atio Down Button RATIO_DW T Lowers the CPU ratio cE SREO DW CPU Ratio Up Button RATIO_UP ad GEAR Raises the CPU ratio TAG OC_IGNITION CPU BCLK Down Button FREQ_DW TURBO Lowers the CPU base clock i FREQ_UP CPU BCLK Up Button FREQ_UP Raises the CPU base clock Gear Button Changes BCLK stepping to 0 1 MHz or 1 MHz Hardware Installation 24 OC Ignition Button OC_IGNITION The OC Ignition feature maintains power to your motherboard and connected components while the system is shut down After pressing this button be sure to press the power button to take effect OC Turbo Button TURBO Press this button to load the most optimized GIGABYTE overclocking configuration for your processor and memory OC Tag Button TAG This button allows users to load their customized settings using the Save to Tag profile created in BIOS Setup so you can apply your custom settings after clearing CMOS Memory Safe Button MEM_SAFE Pressing the Memory Safe button engages a fail safe mode that allows the system to boot in a safe memory configuration regardless of the DDR3 DIMM speed or CAS rating The system will reboot after completion Note Engaging Memory Safe may impact system memory performance Settings Lock Button SET_LOCK The GIGABYTE settings lock button allows the system to automatically r
67. ay configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Power Management for more information SPEAK Speaker Orange Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup HD Hard Drive Activity LED Blue Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data RES Reset Switch Green Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart 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 FB The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly Hardware Installation 32 11 SPDIF_O S PDIF Out Header This header supports digital S PDIF Out and connects a S PDIF digital audio cable provided by expansion cards for digital audi
68. bled 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 Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology Default Disabled Intel R Ethernet Network Connection This sub menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options BIOS Setup 62 2 7 Power Management GIGABYTE DualBlOS ae ae 93 OH me gt ae MeT System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Save amp Exit ST Mode English Q Flash Power Loading futo Disabled Enabled Instant Enabled Always Off Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load When the power supply is at low load a self protection will activate causing it to shutdown or fail If this occurs please set to Enabled Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time Default Disabled If enabled set the date and time as following gt gt Wake up day Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month gt gt Wake up hour minute second Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically Note When using this function avoid inadequate shutdown from th
69. capacity brand speed and chips be used Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage e Memory modules have a foolproof design A memory module can be installed in only one direction If you are unable to insert the memory switch the direction 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 gt Channel B DDR3_1 DDR3_3 gt Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Two Modules DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS Four Modules DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS SS Single Sided DS Double Sided No Memory
70. date 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 86 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 feile7 aie DualBIOS Ce MTT System Information BIOS Features 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 87 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 Terminate and Stay Resident programs This helps prevent unexpec
71. e SLI ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver Current GPUs that support 3 Way 4 Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800 HD 4800 HD 5800 series and AMD Radeon HD 6800 HD 6900 HD 7800 and HD 7900 series For the latest GPU support information please refer to the AMD official website CrossFire 1 SLI bridge connectors A power supply with sufficient power is recommended te 2 Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement B Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1 Observe the steps in 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card and install CrossFire SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots To set up a 2 Way configuration we recommend installing the graphics cards in the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots To set up a 3 Way configuration we recommend installing the graphics cards in the PCIEX16 PCIEX8 and PCIEX4_1 slots Step 2 Insert the CrossFire ote 1 SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire SLI gold edge connectors on top of the cards Step 3 Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot C Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C 1 To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system go to the Catalyst Control Center Browse to Performance AMD CrossFireX Configuration and ensure the Enable CrossFireX check box is selected If your system has more than two CrossFire cards select the GPU combination
72. e Support amp Downloads Technical Support page to submit your question Our EB lf 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 111 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 32 36 CPU PEI initialization 37 3A IOH PEI initialization SB 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 initialization fon PCH DXE initialization PCH module specific 78 ACPI Core initialization 19 CSM initialization is started TA 7F 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
73. e operating system or removal of the AC power or the settings may not be effective Wake on LAN Enables or disables the wake on LAN function Default Enabled Soft Off by PWR BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button gt gt Instant Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly Default gt gt Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds the system will enter suspend mode RC6 Render Standby Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption Default Enabled AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss gt gt Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default gt gt Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power gt gt Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power 63 BIOS Setup Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 keyboard wake up event Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Any Key Press any key to turn on the system gt Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system g
74. e previous directory GIGABYTE EZ Setup indows Store lnk 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 95 Unique Features 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 RAID mode 3 Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility installed 4 Windows 7 with SP1 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 5 Intel SATA controller driver installed B Using XHD Select XHD and click Create RAID 0 or Create RAID 1 based on your need 2 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 Unique Features 96 5 2 4 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system The Fast Boot Interface GIGABYTE Fast Boot Using Fast Bo
75. e 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 e The default compressed space is the system memory size plus 2 GB For example if the system EB 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 If you want to upgrade your system memory disable EZ Rapid Start 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 Unique Features 94 EZ Smart Connect A System Requirements 1 Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2 Windows 7 with SP1 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 3 Intel Smart Connect Technology utility installed 4 Properly working network connection 5 Programs added to the White List must be turned on 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 th
76. ed 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 Inte Sab y 0 p E 75 DELETE VOLUME MENU Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 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 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 P
77. elect Screen t1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tweak Mode F5 Previous Values F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit 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 entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen press lt Enter gt on Delete to enter the Delete screen Press lt Enter gt on Yes Figure 8 eilei aie DualBIOS oe eS system Information BIOS Features Power Management save amp Exit Back Peripherals Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID VOLUME INFO Delete ST Mode English Q Flash Delete the RAID volume ALL DATA ON VOLUME WILL BE LOST gt Yes Figure 8 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 72 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 fora message which says Press lt Ctrl I gt to enter Configuration Utility Figure 9 Press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt to enter the RAID Configuration Utility Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 13 0 0 2075 Copyrigh
78. emember your last successful settings even after clearing CMOS With one touch the Settings Lock button can quickly revert to the previous good settings a very useful tool for overclockers tuning their BIOS to perfection Direct to BIOS Button DTB This button helps users more easily to directly enter the BIOS at any time before rebooting the system Pressing this button during the POST process allows you to immediately enter BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup directly on next boot if the button is pressed after the POST process OC Trigger Switch TGR This switch allows the overclockers to jump between low and extremely high frequencies in an instant After remaining at a low frequency during system boot and OS optimization the overclocker can then engage the Trigger Switch to instantly hit the target frequency save their score submission grab a screen shot and watch the records tumble a 1 Target frequency set in BIOS Setup or other overclocking application 1 H 2 Safe frequency using the lowest CPU ratio which may vary by CPU 1 Before using the overclocking buttons make sure to load the optimized defaults in BIOS Setup to EB return the BIOS settings to factory defaults 25 Hardware Installation Onboard Voltage Measurement Module Users can use a multimeter to measure component voltages including VRIN VCORE DDRVTT PCHIO VRING VIOD VIOA VAXG VSA PCHV and VDIMM You can employ one of the following two ways to
79. es 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 screen instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 13 0 0 2075 Copyright C Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS 1 Enable Only Recovery Disk 2 Enable Only Master Disk Name Capacity Status Bootable Select a Recovery volume to do the operation TL Up Down SPACE Selects ENTER Done TJ select ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Are you sure you want to copy all the data from the recovery disk to the master disk A WARNING Completing this action will override any master disk changes since the last update You can continue using other applications during this time More help no Step 3 Click Yes to begin the data recovery Step 2 Go to the Manage menu of the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility and click Recover data in Manage Volume Step 4 The Status item on the left of the screen displays After the
80. es processor 3 Intel SATA controllers set to RAID mode 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility installed 9 5 A conventional SATA disk and an SSD N e2 6 Windows 7 with SP1 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Mote 3 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 It 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 Before 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 to RAID mode 93 Unique Features 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 Windows 8 1 4 AHCI RAID mode supported please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of a RAID array it cannot b
81. et if needed 113 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 C0 CF Reserved S3 Resume Code Description E0 S3 Resume is started called from DXE IPL E 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 invalid 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 50 55 Memory initialization error occurs 56 Invalid CPU type or speed oO 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 IOH initialization error Appendix 114 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 initial
82. f your CPU and memory etc Or check the system CPU temperatures voltages and fan speeds System Information Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order and advanced features available on the CPU Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices such as SATA USB integrated audio and integrated LAN etc Power Management Use this menu to configure all the power saving functions 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 41 BIOS Setup fej e7 aie BITELLE LOX Show 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 FIL BCLK 100 O2MHz Select Screen t1 Click Select Item CPU Frequency 3900 72MHz Enter Dbl Click Select Memory Frequency 1333 63MHz PU PD Change Opt Total Memory Size 2048MB Smart Tweak Mode Previous Values CPU Temperature 43 0 C Optimized Defaults Q Flash Ucore 1 140U System Information DRAM Voltage 1 3564 F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc
83. fan with fan speed control design For optimum heat dissipation it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis gy A See Mm COCOCC00Om CPU_FAN Ee SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 3 4 cl E SYS_FANS SYS_FAN6 Pin No Definition 12V 12V 12V GND GND Oo O1 WI RM gt GND CPU_FAN Definition GND 12V Sense Speed Control Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 12V Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 12V 3 NC e Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang e These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers 29 Hardware Installation 6 CPU_OPT Water Cooling CPU Fan Header The fan header is 4 pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design When connecting a fan cable be sure to connect it in the correct orientation the
84. fault 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 ote 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 Note Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications Default Auto 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 44 Turbo Power Limit Watts Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Core Current Limit Amps Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current Auto sets the power limit
85. g 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 Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one Restart your computer e Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1 When the message Press lt Ctrl I gt to enter Configuration Utility appears press lt Ctrl gt 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 Eee ey Poh eae Seen build ae datada Salant aa 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 Disk
86. gnments of the motherboard header Incorrect connection between the module and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it a ae Ons For HD Front Panel Audio For AC 97 Front Panel Audio H Pin No Definition Pin No Definition g 9 1 1 MIC2L 1 MIC of 2 GND 2 GND 1 3 MIC2R 3 MIC Power 10 2 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 The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default If your chassis provides an AC 97 front panel audio module refer to the instructions on how to activate AC 97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 6 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio e 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 Chapter 6 Configuring 2 4
87. he RAID level stripe block size array name and array capacity etc Figure 14 E i 1 MAIN MENU ID Volume Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes 1D AEG Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAIDO Stripe 128KB 223 6GB Yes Physical Devices JID Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 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 715 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 e The recovery drive must have equal or greater capacity than the master drive e A recovery volume can be created with two hard drives only A recovery volume and a RAID array cannot co exist in the system at the same time that is if you have already created a recovery volume
88. he bottom left corner of the screen click the ma m Start Ell icon to switch to the Start screen or press f _ ao the Windows button on the keyboard Click the os i EO icon on the bottom left corner of the screen to access the Apps screen Step 6 On this screen click Sound Recorder for audio recording 7 m gt J iy Enabling Stereo Mix lf 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 Switch to Windows desktop mode Locate the K8 icon in the notification area and right click on this icon Select Recording Devices 3 22 PM 27 2014 a i WA cb 107 Appendix Step 2 On the Recording tab right click on an empty space and select Show Disabled Devices Step 3 When the Stereo Mix item appears right click on this item and select Enable Then set it as the default device Step 4 Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound 6 1 4 Using the Sound Recorder Start Recording 0 00 00 A Recording Sound Select a recording device below to modify its settings N Show Disabled Devices Show Disconnected Devices Set Default Properties Select a recording device below to modify its settings
89. he 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 gt gt Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed This item is configurable only when CPU OPT Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 1st System Fan Speed Control SYS_FAN1 Connector Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 51 BIOS Setup 2nd System Fan Speed Control SYS_FAN2 Connector Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control functi
90. he 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 4th System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C BIOS Setup 52 gt Miscellaneous Settings GIGABYTE DualBIOS r Fa z EN oy gt ab AS gt lt System Information BIOS Features ipherals Back M I T Miscellaneous Settings Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit ST Mode English Q Flash PCIe Slot Configuration futo Enabled Disabled PCle Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1 Gen 2 or Gen 3 Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto DMI Gen2 Speed Allows you to configure the DMI link speed gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting gt Enabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 2 Default gt gt Disabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 1 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance Default Disabled 53 BIOS Setup 2 4 System Information leiley aie DualBIOS E lt MS gt m N E 4 ov TAS et a a M I T BIOS
91. he socket contacts do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket with your finger Then completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate plastic cover will be lifted as well Once the CPU is properly inserted carefully replace the load plate When replacing the load plate make sure the front end of the load plate is under the shoulder screw Then press the CPU socket lever The protective plastic cover may pop off from the load plate during the process of engaging the lever Remove the cover Save the cover properly and always replace it when the CPU is not installed NOTE inserted into the CPU socket Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed iM 1 INTEL CONFIDENTIAL QD4C ES 2 68GHZ JSA Step 2 Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers Align the CPU pin one marking triangle with the pin one corner of the CPU socket or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys and gently insert the CPU into position TAC NA S w LY Ww Step 4 Finally secure the lever under its retention tab to complete the installation of the CPU Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle not the lever base portion 15 Hardware Installation 1 3 2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard Step 1 Apply
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93. ifferent memory performance enhancement settings Normal basic performance Enhanced Stability and Enhanced Performance Default Normal gt 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 support this feature BIOS Setup 46 Profile DDR Voltage When using a non XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile X M P is set to Disabled the value is displayed according to your memory specification When Extreme Memory Profile X M P is set to Profile or Profile2 the value is displayed according to 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 i i ef T A System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Back
94. ill be shown in relation to overall fan workload after calibration The Reset button can revert the fan settings back to the last saved values The System Alerts tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature voltage and fan speed and set temperature fan speed alarm The Record tab allows you to record changes in system voltages temperatures and fan speeds Please note the recording will stop if you exit the Record tab during the recording process The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design 91 Unique Features 5 2 3 EZ Setup The GIGABYTE EZ Setup utility 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 e Native UEFI mode is not supported e Be sure to reinstall the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility after you switch the disk mode GIGABYTE EZ Setup Disk Mode Switch Unique Features 92 EZ Smart Response A System Requirements 1 An Intel Chipset based motherboard supporting this feature 2 Intel Core seri
95. ing the lt End gt key during the POST or pressing the lt F8 gt 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 lt End gt 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 85 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 e 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 12 file system e 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 lt End gt key during the POST to access Q Flash 2 Select USB Flash Drive Q Flash Utility v1 05 Model Name Z97X SOC BIOS Version FIL IONE DE a O01 PA07PA00 Ea 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 up
96. intei CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level Recovery SELECT DISKS M0 j 3J 111 7GB Non RAID Disk R1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 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 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 T1 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 delet
97. io 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 Device CO Sacvensoemaes 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 Separate all input jacks as independent input devices x c Appendix 104 6 1 2 Configuring 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 click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth Click OK to complete 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 105 Appendix
98. ization D6 No Console Output Devices are found D7 No Console Input Devices are found D8 It is an invalid 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 invalid EB S3 OS Wake call is failed EC EF Reserved F8 Recovery PPI is invalid FQ Recovery capsule is not found FA Invalid recovery capsule FBSre Reserved 115 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 In addition to high efficiency performance all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment and WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment environmental directives as well as most major worldwide safety require
99. lays current CPU Chipset System temperature CPU CPU OPT System Fan Speed Displays current CPU CPU_OPT system fan SYS_FAN1 4 speeds CPU System Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU system temperature When temperature exceeds the threshold BIOS will emit warning sound Options are Disabled default 60 C 1400F 70 C 1580F 80 C 176 F 90 C 194 gt F CPU CPU OPT System Fan Fail Warning CPU_FAN CPU_OPT and SYS_FAN1 4 Connectors 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 gt gt Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C CPU OPT Fan Speed Control CPU_OPT Connector Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust t
100. lies 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 ric Lu Date Apr 16 2014 Copyright 2014 GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD All rights reserved The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations Mm For quick set up of the product read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product m 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
101. ll 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 Mote 1 Enables or disables Intel Thermal Monitor function a CPU overheating protection function When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto gt CPU EIST Function ete 1 Enables or disables Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology EIST Depending on CPU loading Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto gt Extreme Memory Profile X M P Note 2 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 oe2 Uses Profile 2 settings Note 1 This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website Note 2 This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature 45 BIOS Setup System Memory Multiplier
102. load 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 gt EB Supported image formats include jpg bmp and gif C After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after updating the BIOS e Make sure that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model Updating the BIOS 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 88 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 Using a simple unified user interface GIGABYTE App Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system check related updates online and download the apps drivers and BIOS Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk On the Autorun screen go to Application Software Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps Restart your computer after the installation is complete In Desktop mode click the App Center icon Ea 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
103. lts F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Inc A Set 4st system fan speed configuration Note Enabling Silent will reduce fan speed for quieter operation but may raise temperatures Silent Fan speed reduced for silent system operation Normal Fan speed set by BIOS defaults Manual Adjust CPU fan speed by Select Screen T1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tweak Mode F5 Previous Values F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit y F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Inc Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status Default gt gt Enabled No at next boot Case Open Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard Cl header If the system chassis cover is removed this field will show Yes otherwise it will show No To clear the chassis intrusion status record set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled save the settings to the CMOS and then restart your system BIOS Setup 50 CPU Vcore CPU VRIN CPU VCCIOA DRAM Voltage 3 3V 5V 12V CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages CPU System PCH Temperature Disp
104. ment Save amp Exit Back Peripherals SATA Configuration ST Mode English Q Flash Integrated SATA Controller Enabled AHCI Disabled Serial ATA Port 0 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 1 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 2 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Enabled Disabled Disabled Serial ATA Port 3 Integrated SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers Default Enabled SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode gt IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode gt gt RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller gt gt AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug Default 61 BIOS Setup v SATA Express SRIS capabilities Enables or disables SATA Express SRIS Separate Reference Clocks with Independent SSC mode Default Disabled Serial ATA Port 0 1 2 3 4 5 Port 0 1 2 3 4 5 Enables or disables each SATA port Default Enabled Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port Default Disabled External SATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices Default Disa
105. ments 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 The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product ps must not be disposed of with other waste Instead the device should be taken to the waste collection A centers for activation of the treatment collection recycling and disposal procedure The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment a
106. motherboard BIOS drivers or when looking for technical information Example Table of Contents BOOMS NS narran n se ucernaa E T 6 COIN GIS aE O 6 GA Z97X SOC Motherboard Layout cccccsseessesssscssseessserssseecssneceseeessersasereasen T GA Z97X SOC Motherboard Block Diagram s snsnsnssnsssisisnnsnsrsrsisnnsnsrsnrnnrnnsrsrsrenese 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ccccccccsscsscsecsssscsscsssecsscsssessssessecssessesessesasseseeas 9 t1 ASLAN GROIN FECAULIOIS sessen 9 t2 Product SDECIIC AON S scscedcasa dee adacuirasatciencendeslactebaciausdessenadtaienssadecesananccaceNanaaett 10 1 3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ccccssesessssssersssesessseeerseeen 14 1 3 4 Installing the CPU oc ccocencsacscseneadeesnndescaduend pendeeecshxtacdenebexandeucnsbeaiaetapepenieieseonade 14 1 3 2 Installing the CPU Cooler sci sisizcsca2 searie secs sseucesied seater case vashdaaedteasersacdsesageeied eaatevaeese 16 1 4 Installing the M MOFy ccccccccssssssssssssssseessssseerceessssesseseesaeseseesanseseesensaees sls 1 4 1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration csscessesessssssseessesssssseseesessssssssseeeeeess 17 TAZ Installing a MGI ONY is ircsesiciaitcsnaci tes vusntednatsiwranisctannnatanciiisexdea tal enbdadseiohoeelenianenuduaiia 18 1 5 Installing an Expansion Gard se sicodsiescscssszioncdacenstcactsuentecasvecaseueseaceivdcashasedentensses 19 1 6 Setting up AMD CrossFire NVIDIA SLI Configuration
107. n to the BIOS Setup Main Menu Load Optimized Defaults Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values Boot Override Allows you to select a device to boot immediately Press lt Enter gt on the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1 Setup Profile 8 Or you can select Select File in HDD USB FDD to save the profile to your storage device Select TAG Profile allows you to specify one of Profile 1 to Profile 8 as TAG Profile which will be loaded when you press the OC Tag button on the motherboard 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 lt Enter gt to complete You can select Select File in HDD USB FDD to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that w
108. n will be available only after you log in Windows for ten minutes e Select the Always run on next reboot checkbox to automatically enable Smart Recovery2 after system reboot Creating a backup Click the Settings button on the main menu In the Settings dialog box select the source partition and destination partition and click OK The initial backup will start after 10 minutes and regular backup will be performed hourly Note By default all partitions on the system drive are selected as the backup source The backup destination cannot be on the same partition as the backup source Saving the backup to a network location If you want to save the backup to a network location select Browse network location Make sure your computer and the computer where you want to save the backup are in the same domain Choose the network location where you want to store the backup and enter the user name and password Follow the on screen instructions to complete 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 99 Unique Features GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 2 C Empty Unique Features Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2 Steps 1 Click the System Recovery button on
109. ne or 2 channel speaker This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Mic In Jack Pink The Mic in jack Microphones must be connected to this jack The audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software supported functions for each jack may vary based on hardware specification 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 switches BIOS_SW allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking 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 BIOS Switch BIOS SW a 1 Main BIOS Boot from the main BIOS 1 ete SB Bi0S_SW 2 E 2 Backup BIOS Boot from the backup BIOS SB 2 A 1 Dual BIOS E E o0o0o0o000000g
110. o output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards For example some graphics cards may require you to use a S PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time For information about connecting the S PDIF digital audio cable carefully read the manual for your expansion card B EEE benogssgeocos 000000000 aay De a aaa 12 F_USB30 USB 3 0 2 0 Header The header conforms to USB 3 0 2 0 specification and can provide two USB ports For purchasing the Pin No Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND optional 3 5 front panel that provides two USB 3 0 2 0 ports please contact the local dealer may A e nana E ooo0oo000000
111. of the device Cet appareil num rique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES 003 et RSS 210 Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas causer d interf rence et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interference notamment les interf rences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement 117 Appendix Appendix 118 Contact Us e GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Address No 6 Bao Chiang Road Hsin Tien Dist New Taipei City 231 Taiwan TEL 886 2 8912 4000 FAX 886 2 8912 4005 Tech and Non Tech Support Sales Marketing http ggts gigabyte com tw WEB address English http www gigabyte com WEB address Chinese http www gigabyte tw e G B T INC U S A TEL 1 626 854 9338 FAX 1 626 854 9326 Tech Support http ggts gigabyte com tw Warranty Info http rma gigabyte us Web address http www gigabyte us e G B T INC USA Mexico Tel 1 626 854 9338 x 215 Soporte de habla hispano FAX 1 626 854 9326 Correo soporte gigabyte usa com Tech Support http rma gigabyte us Web address http latam giga byte com e Giga Byte SINGAPORE PTE LTD Singapore WEB address http Awww gigabyte sg e Thailand WEB address http th giga byte com e Vietnam WEB address http Awww gigabyte vn 119 e NINGBO G B T TECH TRADING CO
112. on and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature Default gt gt Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 3rd System Fan Speed Control SYS_FAN3 Connector Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature Default gt gt Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item gt gt Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed This item is configurable only when 3rd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 4th System Fan Speed Control SYS_FAN4 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 Default gt gt Silent Allows t
113. on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup Differing from the user password the administrator password allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings User Password Allows you to configure a user password Press lt Enter gt on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You must 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 lt Enter gt on the password item and when requested for the password enter the correct one first When prompted for a new password press lt Enter gt without entering any password Press lt Enter gt again when prompted to confirm BIOS Setup 58 lei ey aie DualBIlOS 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 of f EHCI Hand of f USB Storage Devices SanDisk Cruzer Pop 1
114. ontinue to install other drivers ER Please ignore the popup dialog box es e g the Found New Hardware Wizard displayed 83 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 Install 2 icon to begin the installation A ES Intel 9 Series 1 1 B14 0328 1 GIGABYTE Xpress Install ial Install Application Programs Click the 2 button on the right of an application to install it Install GIGABYTE Utilities GIGABYTE App Center Size 14 65MB en r 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 A i Intel 9 Series 1 1 B14 0328 1 a GIGABYTE Xpress Install Technical Manuals You can save print or e mail the system information by clicking the buttons below Driver Disk Contents Drivers Installation 84 Chapter 5 Unique Features 5 1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools Q Flash and BIOS GIGABYTE Q Flash and BIOS are easy to use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS DOS mode Additionally this motherboard features the DualBIO
115. orked properly last known good record 65 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 66 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 D Install the SATA RAID AHCI driver and operating system 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 AWindows setup disk e Motherboard driver disk e AUSB thumb drive 3 1 Configuring SATA Controllers A Installing SATA hard drive s in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive Note 1 Skip
116. ort for Q Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Unique Features Norton Internet Security OEM version Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology Bundled Software o ae ee e Support for Windows 8 1 8 7 System E 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 13 Hardware Installation 1 3 1 A Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage Locate the pin one of the CPU The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Do not tu
117. ot e BIOS Fast Boot This option is the same as the Fast Boot option 2 in BIOS Setup It allows you to enable or disable the fast boot function to shorten OS boot time e AC OFF Mode This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option 2 in BIOS Setup It allows you to select the system bootup mode upon the return of an AC power loss This mode is configurable only when BIOS Fast Boot is set to Fast or Ultra Fast After you configure the setting click Save to save and click Exit The settings will take effect on next boot If you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button the system will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately Note 1 This function is supported by Windows 8 1 8 only Note 2 For more details about this function refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Features 97 Unique Features 5 2 5 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple rules and options The Smart TimeLock Interface GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock Using Smart TimeLock Click the lock icon J on the bottom left corner and enter the password Set the time when a user can or cannot use your computer for weekdays and weekends The Lock Mode on the bottom right corner allows you to choose to turn off the computer or only close the Internet connection during the specified time period Click Save to save the settings and click Exit to exit An alert will appear 15 minutes
118. oundation Default Disabled Dynamic Storage Accelerator Enables or disables Intele Dynamic Storage Accelerator When enabled the hard drive I O performance will be adjusted according to hard drive load Default Disabled VT d Note Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Default Enabled Windows 8 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed Default Other OS CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM Compatibility Support Module to support a legacy PC boot process gt gt 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 Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot gt gt 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 UEFI Only Allows booting from operating systems that only support UEFI Option ROM This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller Default Disabled This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the
119. our GIGABYTE membership E Mail address and password Otherwise you can simply enter E Mail address to login oE 9 English EEP f Deutsch E MEPS Appendix e Hungary WEB address http www giga byte hu e Turkey WEB address http www gigabyte com tr e Russia WEB address http www gigabyte ru e Poland WEB address http www gigabyte p e Ukraine WEB address http www gigabyte ua e Romania WEB address http www gigabyte com ro e Serbia WEB address http www gigabyte co rs e Kazakhstan WEB address 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 120
120. ply 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 FB power consumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system ATX_12V o Pin No Definition odo o E 1 GND y 3 a eji 2 GND 1 le Je 2 3 H12V a ATX_12V 4 12V a EE z g E ATX_12V_ 2X4 Pin No Definition o E 1 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V Wea E 5 leet ete 2 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 1 kA T ATX_12V_2X4 4 GND 5 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 6 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 7 12V 8 12V ATX Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14
121. 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 110 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 drive s Check if the eee or cable might fail system 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 th
122. r memory If you do not have an ESD wrist strap keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard make sure the power supply has been turned off Before turning on the power make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard Before using the product please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected To prevent damage to the motherboard do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface Do not place the computer system in a high temperature environment Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product please consult a certified computer technician 9 Hardware Installation 1 2 Product Specifications gt CPU Support for Intel Core i7 processors Intel Core i5 processors Intel Core i3 processors Intel Pentium p
123. raphics card or the onboard graphics gt gt IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display gt gt 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 PCIEX4_1 slot as the first display gt gt PCle 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display gt gt PCle 4 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4_2 slot as the first display gt gt PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as the first display 59 BIOS Setup lt PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in network card instead of using the onboard LAN set this item to Disabled XHCI Mode Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS gt gt Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre boot environment This mode is similar to Auto but it adds the capability to route the ports to xHCI or EHCI according to setting used in previous boots for non G3 boot in the pre boot environment This allows the use of USB 3 0 devices prior to OS boot xHCI 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 u
124. rn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU graphics card memory hard drive etc Installing the CPU LGA1150 CPU Socket H EEE AE A a Ser g gt Og z oa OG Alignment Key Alignment Key m O OF patio ia H vet ak Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket LGA1150 CPU e Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU Hardware Installation 14 B Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket e Before installing the CPU make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from A the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU e To protect t
125. rocessors Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list L3 cache varies with CPU oe Chipset Intel Z97 Express Chipset 4 x 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 O Onboard Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor 1x D Sub port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60Hz 1x DVI D port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60Hz The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter 1X HDMI port supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 24Hz or 2560x1600 60Hz Support for HDMI 1 4a version 1x DisplayPort supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 24Hz or 3840x2160 60Hz Support for DisplayPort 1 2 version Support for up to 3 displays at the same time Maximum shared memory of 1 GB Audio Realtek ALC1150 codec High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Support for S PDIF Out LAN
126. rom the power outlet before using A the clear CMOS button e Always turn off the power of the power supply before using the clear battery button After pressing this button make sure to wait for five minutes before you turn on the computer e Do not use the clear CMOS or clear battery 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 OC PCIE Switch PCIE_SW This switch allows you to manually turn off specific PCI Express slot s except for the PCI Express x1 slot without physical removal Boe os Slot DIP Setting oa TEESI DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP3 DIP4 oa ewe Disabling PCIEX16 OFF ON ON ON oF Disabling PCIEX4_1 ON OFF ON ON aH PCIE sw Disabling PCIEX8 ON ON OFF ON l A Disabling PCIEX4 2 ON ON ON OFF OC DIMM Switch DIMM_SW
127. s to Non RAID 6 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes 1D AEG Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAID1 Mirror N A 111 7GB Yes Physical Devices ID Devices Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 1 WDC WD82A 22LS WUDA MO W724222 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 80 e Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from the desktop z a Q 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 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 81 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s e Restoring the Master Drive to a Previous State for Recovery Volume only When two hard driv
128. ses 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 gt Enabled All shared ports are eventually routed to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process If BIOS does not have pre boot support for the xHCI controller it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it should route the ports to xHCI controller Note OS has to provide support for the xHCI controller in this mode If the OS does not provide support all sharable ports won t work gt gt Disabled The USB 3 0 ports are routed to the EHCI controller and the xHCI controller is turned off All USB 3 0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support availability Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in audio card instead of using the onboard audio set this item to Disabled Intel Processor Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function Default Enabled Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation Allows 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 In
129. solution of 1920x1200 60Hz the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used Connect a monitor that supports DVI D connection to this port 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 HDMI Port i The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Hich DeFINiTION MuLtimeoia intenrace Master Audio formats It also supports up to 192KHz 24bit 8 channel LPCM audio output You can use this port to connect your HDMI supported monitor The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160 24Hz or 2560x1600 60Hz but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used After installing the HDMI device make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI The item name may differ depending on your operating system The screenshot below is from Windows 8 1 3 In Windows 8 1 select Apps gt Control Panel gt Hardware Playback Recording Sounds Conmuricatons and Sound gt Sound gt Playback set Intel R Display Audio itihasa to the default playback device LED 2271wh Intel R Display Audio R Default Device 5 Realtek High Definition Audio Not plugg d in Realtek Digital Output tion Realtek High Defini Audio Realtek Digital Output Optical 33 Realtek High Definition Audio Re
130. t Password Set a password with 1 5 characters to turn on the system Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password Press lt Enter gt on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press lt Enter gt to accept To turn on the system enter the password and press lt Enter gt Note To cancel the password press lt Enter gt on this item When prompted for the password press lt Enter gt again without entering the 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 Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Move Move the mouse to turn on the system gt Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system ErP Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 shutdown state Default Disabled Note When this item is set to Enabled the following functions will become unavailable PME event wake up power on by mouse power on by keyboard and wake on LAN Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function ASPM Default Disabled PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting This item is configurable only when
131. t C Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices 1D Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532FR3BWV7K 465 7GB 2 Hitachi HDS72105 JP1532ER046M2K 465 7GB E lt C TRL gt KASAO DIAA Figure 9 Step 2 After you press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt the MAIN MENU screen will appear Figure 10 Create RAID Volume If you want to create a RAID array select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press lt Enter gt i Int i 75 MAIN MENU l 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 111 7GB 13 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
132. t 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 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
133. ted failures when performing a BIOS update 2 Ifthe BIOS is being updated via the Internet ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT remie Current BIOS version BIOS Vendor 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 Flash Memory Type Flash Memory Size 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 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 manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE s website and follow the instructions in Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function below S N opaa the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update from File then select the location where you save the BIOS update file obtained 4 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 at the Boot up Logo Click Up
134. tel Rapid Start Technology Default Disabled Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard mouse to be used in MS DOS Default Enabled XHCI Hand off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand off support Default Enabled EHCI Hand off Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand off support Default Disabled BIOS Setup 60 EF EF USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed Two Layer KVM Switch Set to Enabled to ensure proper device functionality when chaining two KVM switches Default Disabled PCIE Slot Configuration PCH Specifies the operating bandwidth for the PCIEX4_2 slot gt gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the expansion card being installed Default b gt X4 PCIEX4_2 operates at x4 mode The PCIEX1 slot will become unavailable b gt x1 PCIEX4_2 operates at x1 mode PCIE Slot Configuration CPU Specifies the operating bandwidth for the PCIEX4_1 slot gt gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the expansion card being installed Default b gt X4 PCIEX4_1 operates at x4 mode SATA Configuration eilei g DualBIOS oa amp FP N Q gt 2N D E gt a A m M T T System Information BIOS Features Power Manage
135. the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default gt gt Standard Extreme Selects Standard Low Medium High Turbo or Extreme which represents different level of over current protection for the CPU VRIN voltage DDR CH A B Current Protection Allows you to set the over current protection level for the memory voltage gt gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default gt 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 CPU VRIN PWM Switch Rate Allows you to set the CPU VRIN PWM frequency The adjustable range is from 300 0KHz to 400 0KHz Default Auto 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 49 BIOS Setup gt PC He
136. the main menu 2 Select the location where your backup is saved 3 Use the time slider to select a time point 4 Select a partition backup created on the selected time point and click Restore 5 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 needed be sure to make a copy of your data before the restore 100 5 2 7 USB Blocker GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy to use interface that allows you to block certain USB device types on your PC Devices classes that are blocked will be ignored by the operating system The USB Blocker Interface ei ley ai 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 101 Unique Features 5 2 8 Smart Switch GIGABYTE Smart Switch provides you with the conventional Windows start menu allowing you to easily access to the apps that you frequently use You can also select the default screen displayed after you enter Windows The Smart Switch Interface y WwW GIGABYTE
137. you are unable to create a RAID array e 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 lt Enter gt Figure 15 MAIN MENU Cre ID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Disks IE Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB l ST3120026AS STEZA 111 7GB Exit Figure 15 Step 2 After entering the volume name select Recovery under the RAID Level item and press lt Enter gt Figure 16 Intel fe CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level Recovery Disks Select Disks Strip Size N A Capacity 111 7 GB Syne 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 16 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 Intel
138. you want to use and click Apply Available combination options are dependent on the number of graphics cards haan ay ab ee olrxeleisia gt SARF ily gt Audo gt Information 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 1 The bridge connectors may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards Note 2 When two or more graphics cards are installed we recommend that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the OC_PEG connetctor to ensure system stability Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver version Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire SLI technology Hardware Installation 20 USB 2 0 1 1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc D Sub Port The D Sub port supports a 15 pin D Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60Hz the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used Connect a monitor that supports D Sub connection to this port DVI D Port ote The DVI D port conforms to the DVI D specification and supports a maximum re
139. 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 68 C 1 UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 8 8 1 64 bit supports UEFI RAID configuration Step 1 In BIOS Setup go to Boot and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Never Figure 2 Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Intel Virtualization Technology Dynamic Storage Accelerator Windows 8 Features Netuork stack Administrator Password User Password System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Secure Boot Mode Step 2 eile7i t i aie DualBIOS A Setup Disabled Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends I Figure 2 This option controls if CSM will be launched Select Screen T1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt F2 Smart Tweak Mode F5 Previous Values F7 Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 e amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit After the system reboot enter BIOS Setup again Then enter the Peripherals Intel R Rapid Storage Technology sub menu Figure 3 Audio Controller Intel Processor Graphics Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation DUMT Total Memory Size Intel R Rapid Start Technology Legacy USB Support XHCI Hand of f EHCI Hand of
140. ystem Mode state Setup F9 System Information Secure Boot state Disabled F10 Save amp Exit y F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with UEFI string on the boot device list To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning select the device prefixed with UEFI string Or if you want to install an operating system that supports 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 Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST Default Enabled 55 BIOS Setup 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 A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program Default Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system st

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