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GA-Z270X-Gaming 9
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z27GME9-1001R
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Motherboard
GA-Z270X-Gaming 9
Nov. 10, 2016
Nov. 10, 2016
Motherboard
GA-Z270X-Gaming 9
Wireless Module Country Approvals:
See the latest safety and regulatory documents at GIGABYTE's website.
Copyright
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Disclaimer
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Documentation Classications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of docu-
mentations:
î‚„ For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
î‚„ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"
means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating
motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:
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Table of Contents
Box Contents ................................................................................................................... 6
Optional Items .................................................................................................................6
GA-Z270X-Gaming 9 Motherboard Layout 7 .....................................................................
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 .....................................................................................
1-1 Installation Precautions ................................................................................... 9
1-2 ProductSpecications ................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler............................................................... 14
1-3-1 Installing the CPU ..................................................................................................14
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ......................................................................................16
1-4 Installing the Memory .................................................................................... 17
1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration ....................................................................17
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ................................................................................................18
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 19
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™Conguration ............................ 20
1-7 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 21
1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs .......................................................... 23
1-9 ChangingtheOperationalAmplier .............................................................. 26
1-10 Changing the Accent Lighting LED Strip ....................................................... 26
1-11 Installing the MMCX Antenna Connectors (2T2R) ........................................ 27
1-12 Internal Connectors ....................................................................................... 28
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................43
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 44
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 45
2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 47
2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 57
2-5 BIOS .............................................................................................................. 58
2-6 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 61
2-7 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 65
2-8 Power ............................................................................................................. 66
2-9 Save & Exit .................................................................................................... 68
Chapter3 ConguringaRAIDSet ...............................................................................69
3-1 ConguringSATAControllers ........................................................................ 69
3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ..................... 83
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................87
4-1 Drivers & Software ......................................................................................... 87
4-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 88
4-3 Information ..................................................................................................... 88
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Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................89
5-1 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 89
5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility .......................................................... 89
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ............................................................92
5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus ................................................................................................93
5-2 APP Center .................................................................................................... 94
5-2-1 3D OSD ................................................................................................................. 95
5-2-2 AutoGreen ............................................................................................................. 96
5-2-3 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................................97
5-2-4 Color Temperature ................................................................................................ 98
5-2-5 Cloud Station ........................................................................................................ 99
5-2-6 EasyTune ..............................................................................................................104
5-2-7 Easy RAID ............................................................................................................105
5-2-8 Fast Boot ..............................................................................................................108
5-2-9 Game Boost .........................................................................................................109
5-2-10 GIGABYTE HW OC APP .....................................................................................110
5-2-11 Platform Power Management .............................................................................. 111
5-2-12 RGB Fusion .......................................................................................................... 112
5-2-13 Smart TimeLock ...................................................................................................113
5-2-14 Smart Keyboard ................................................................................................... 114
5-2-15 Smart Backup ......................................................................................................115
5-2-16 System Information Viewer .................................................................................. 117
5-2-17 USB Blocker ......................................................................................................... 118
5-2-18 USB DAC-UP 2 .................................................................................................... 119
5-2-19 V-Tuner .................................................................................................................120
Chapter 6 Appendix .................................................................................................... 121
6-1 Killer Control Center .................................................................................... 121
6-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput ............................................................ 122
6-2-1 Conguring2/5.1-ChannelAudio ........................................................................122
6-2-2 Creative Software Suite .......................................................................................122
6-2-3 ConguringS/PDIFOut .......................................................................................126
6-2-4 ConguringAudioRecording ..............................................................................127
6-2-5 Using the Voice Recorder .................................................................................... 129
6-3 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 130
6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ...............................................................................130
6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure .................................................................................131
6-4 Debug LED Codes ....................................................................................... 133
Regulatory Statements ........................................................................................... 137
Contact Us .............................................................................................................. 143
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Box Contents
5GA-Z270X-Gaming 9 motherboard
5Motherboard driver disk
5User's Manual
5Quick Installation Guide
5Six SATA cables
5I/O Shield
5One Wi-Fi antenna
5One Wi-Fi antenna retention cover
5One GC-SLI23P SLI bridge connector
5One 3-Way SLI bridge connector
5One 4-Way SLI bridge connector
5One 2-Way CrossFire bridge connector
5Two RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cables
5One Accent Lighting LED Strip
5Two thermistor cables
5One G Connector
5Two Velcro Cable Ties
5One pack of back I/O dust covers
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
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 3.1 Gen 1 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R)
HDMI-to-DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2-HDMI01-1*R)
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GA-Z270X-Gaming 9 Motherboard Layout
(Note) For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 6.
KB_MS_USB30
TYPEC
FBIOS_LED
M2_WIFI
USB31_LAN1
LGA1151
ATX
AUDIO
DDR4_4
DDR4_2
DDR4_3
DDR4_1
BAT
ATX_12V_2X4
Intel ®
Z270
CLR_CMOS
THB_C
EC_TEMP2
U2_32G_1U2_32G_2
M_BIOS
B_BIOS
MegaChips
MCDP2800
ASMedia®
ASM1184e
ASMedia®
ASM1061
Realtek® USB 3.1
Gen 1 Hub
PCIEX8_1
PCIEX8_2
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
F_USB30_2
F_USB30_1 SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN5_PUMP
DB_PORT_R (Note)
DB_PORT_L (Note)
426080
M2P_32G
M.2
426080110
M2M_32G
M.2
Creative®
Sound Core 3D
GA-Z270X-Gaming 9
F_PANELF_USB1F_USB2TPM
LED_C2
LED_C1 BIOS_SW
SBSYS_FAN4CAP_SW_R
CAP_SW_F
LED_IO
CPU_FAN
CPU_OPT
SYS_FAN1
iTE®
Super I/O
CMOS_SW
ECO
OC
RST_SW
CPU
DRAM
VGA
BOOT
PW_SW
SATA3 SATA3 7 6
3 2
5 4
1 0
SATA EXPRESS2 SATA EXPRESS1
BBIOS_LED
MBIOS_LED
JRC NJM2114
JRC NJM2114
R_USB30
DP_HDMI
LAN2
PEX8747
Intel®
Thunderbolt
â„¢ 3
Controller
Rivet Networks Killerâ„¢
E2500 LAN
Rivet Networks Killerâ„¢
E2500 LAN
PCIEX16_1
EC_TEMP1
SYS_FAN3
SYS_FAN6_PUMPF_AUDIO
TI Burr Brown®
OPA2134
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1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's
manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com-
ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep
yourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure
the power supply has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.
•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its instal-
lation and/or grounding instructions.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for 7th and 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/
Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/
Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel®
Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
î‚ŠL3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel® Z270 Express Chipset
Memory î‚Š4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of
the physical memory installed.
î‚ŠDual channel memory architecture
î‚ŠSupport for DDR4 2400/2133 MHz memory modules
î‚Š Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in
non-ECC mode)
î‚ŠSupport for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller:
- 1 x Intel
® Thunderbolt™ 3 connector, supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™
video outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of
Thunderboltâ„¢ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI
Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 1-7, "Back Panel Connectors,"
for more information.)
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version.
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version.
î‚ŠIntegrated Graphics Processor+MegaChips MCDP2800 chip:
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.0 version. (Requires the latest Intel
® graphics driver from the
GIGABYTE website.)
î‚ŠSupport for up to 3 displays at the same time
î‚ŠMaximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio Creative® Sound Core 3D chip
2 x JRC NJM2114 and 1 x TI Burr Brown®OPA2134operationalampliers
î‚ŠSupport for Sound Blaster ZxRi
HighDenitionAudio
î‚Š2/5.1-channel
î‚ŠSupport for S/PDIF Out
LAN î‚Š2 x Rivet Networks Killerâ„¢
E2500 LAN chips (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Wireless
Communication
module
î‚ŠKillerâ„¢ Wireless-AC 1535
î‚ŠWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
î‚ŠBluetooth 4.1
î‚ŠSupport for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate
* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
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Expansion Slots î‚Š2 x PCI Express p11-x16 slots, running at p11-x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be
sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot; if you are installing two PCI Express graphics
cards, it is recommended that you install them in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2
slots.
î‚Š2 x PCI Express p11-x16 slots, running at p11-x8 (PCIEX8_1, PCIEX8_2)
* The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot and the PCIEX8_2
slot with PCIEX16_2. The PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2 slot operates at up to p11-x8 mode
when the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 is populated.
(All of the PCI Express p11-x16 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
î‚Š2 x PCI Express p11-x1 slots
(All of the PCI Express p11-x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
Multi-Graphics
Technology
 Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™
technologies
î‚Š Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireXâ„¢ and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD
CrossFireâ„¢ technologies
Storage Interface î‚ŠChipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and
PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_32G)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe
x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_32G)
- 2 x U.2 connectors
- 3 x SATA Express connectors
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~5)
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
* Refer to "1-12 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the U.2, M.2, and
SATA connectors.
ASMedia® ASM1061 chip:
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 6, 7), supporting AHCI mode only
USB Chipset+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller:
- 1 x USB Type-C
â„¢ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
Chipset+Realtek® USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub:
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers
î‚ŠChipset:
- 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Internal
Connectors
î‚Š1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
î‚Š1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
î‚Š1 x CPU fan header
î‚Š1 x water cooling CPU fan header
î‚Š4 x system fan headers
î‚Š2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
î‚Š1 x I/O shield audio LED power connector
î‚Š2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable headers
î‚Š3 x SATA Express connectors
î‚Š8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
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Internal
Connectors
î‚Š2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
î‚Š2 x U.2 connectors
î‚Š1 x front panel header
î‚Š1 x front panel audio header
î‚Š2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers
î‚Š2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
î‚Š1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
î‚Š1 x Thunderboltâ„¢ add-in card connector
î‚Š1 x Clear CMOS jumper
î‚Š2 x temperature sensor headers
î‚Š1 x power button
î‚Š1 x reset button
î‚Š1 x Clear CMOS button
î‚Š1 x ECO button
î‚Š1 x OC button
î‚Š2 x audio gain control switches
î‚Š2 x BIOS switches
î‚ŠVoltage Measurement Points
Back Panel
Connectors
î‚Š1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
î‚Š2 x MMCX antenna connectors (2T2R)
î‚Š1 x HDMI port
î‚Š1 x DisplayPort
î‚Š1 x Thunderboltâ„¢ 3 connector (USB Type-Câ„¢ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support)
î‚Š1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
î‚Š5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
î‚Š2 x RJ-45 ports
î‚Š1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
î‚Š 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In/Mic
In, Line Out, Headphone)
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
î‚ŠVoltage detection
î‚ŠTemperature detection
î‚ŠFan speed detection
î‚ŠOverheating warning
î‚ŠFan fail warning
î‚ŠFan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan
(pump) you install.
BIOS 2x128Mbitash
î‚ŠUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
î‚ŠSupport for DualBIOSâ„¢
î‚ŠSupport for Q-Flash Plus
* TheUSBashdriveusedmustbeaUSB2.0ashdrive.
î‚ŠPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
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Unique Features î‚ŠSupport for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- 3D OSD
- @BIOS
- AutoGreen
- BIOS Setup
- Color Temperature
- Cloud Station
- EasyTune
- Easy RAID
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- GIGABYTE HW OC APP
- ON/OFF Charge
- Platform Power Management
- RGB Fusion
- Smart Backup
- Smart Keyboard
- Smart TimeLock
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
- USB DAC-UP 2
- V-Tuner
î‚ŠSupport for 3TB+ Unlock
î‚ŠSupport for Q-Flash
î‚ŠSupport for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
Operating
System
î‚ŠSupport for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
î‚ŠSupport for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit
* Operating systems supported may vary depending on your processor model.
* Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website
and install it before installing Windows 7.
Form Factor î‚ŠE-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.4cm
* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout
prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website
for support lists of CPU, memory
modules, SSDs, M.2, and U.2 devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List
page on GIGABYTE's website to
download the latest version of apps.
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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the 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 turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
•SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1151 CPU
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
NotchNotch
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Step 1:
Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down
andawayfromthesocketwithyournger.Then
completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal
load plate/plastic cover will be lifted as well.
Step 2:
HoldtheCPUwithyourthumbandindexngers.
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.
Step 4:
Finally, secure the lever under its retention tab to
complete the installation of the CPU.
NOTE:
Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion.
•Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from
the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
•To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is
inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed.
Step 3:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, carefully
replace the load plate. When replacing the load
plate, make sure the front end of the load plate
is under the shoulder screw. Then press the CPU
socket lever. The protective plastic cover may
pop off from the load plate during the process of
engaging the lever. Remove the cover. (Save the
cover properly and always replace it when the
CPU is not installed.)
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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may
differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.)
Step 5:
After the installation, check the back of the moth-
erboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture
above shows, the installation is complete.
Step 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the
motherboard.
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on
the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the
arrow sign 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 3:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four
push pins through the pin holes on the mother-
board. Push down on the push pins diagonally.
Step 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.)
Male
Push Pin
Female
Push Pin
The Top
of Female
Push Pin
Direction of
the Arrow Sign
on the Male
Push Pin
•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.
•ThismotherboardprovidestwoG1/4″threadedttings.Pleasechoosethebarbs(not included)
that suit your requirements.
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1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same
capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
memory to prevent hardware damage.
•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Conguration
This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4
Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1
2 Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
DDR4_4
DDR4_2
DDR4_3
DDR4_1
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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR4 and DDR3 DIMMs are not
compatible to each other or DDR2 DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Notch
DDR4 DIMM
ADDR4memorymodulehasanotch,soitcanonlytinonedirection.Followthestepsbelowtocorrectlyinstall
your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips
at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the
socket.Asindicatedinthepictureontheleft,placeyourngerson
the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it
vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the
memory module is securely inserted.
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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expan-
sion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:
PCI Express p19-x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot
•Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently push down on the top edge of the card until
it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make
sure the card is securely seated in the slot and
does not rock.
•Removing the Card:
Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from
the slot.
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1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™Conguration
(Note1) WhenusingdualcoregraphicscardsforanSLIoraCrossFireconguration,only2-wayissupported.
(Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.
A. System Requirements
-Windows 10/8.1/7 operating system
-A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express p20-x16 slots and correct driver
-CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver
(Current GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way CrossFire technology include the AMD Radeon
â„¢ HD 6800,
HD 6900, HD 7800, HD 7900, R9 200, R7 200, R9 300, R7 300, and RX 400 series. Current GPUs that
support 3-Way/4-Way SLI technology include the NVIDIA® GTX 570, GTX 580, GTX 590, GTX 600, GTX
700, GTX 900, GTX TITAN, GTX 1070, and GTX 1080 series.) For the latest GPU support information,
please refer to the AMD/NVIDIA® website.) (Note 1)
-CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors
-Apowersupplywithsufcientpowerisrecommended(Refertothemanualofyourgraphicscardsforthe
power requirement)
B. Connecting the Graphics Cards
Step 1:
Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCI
Express x16 slots. (To set up a 2-Wayconguration, we recommend installing thegraphics cards onthe
PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots.)
Step 2:
Insert the CrossFire(Note 2)/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_1 slot.
C.ConguringtheGraphicsCardDriver
C-1. To Enable CrossFire Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating
system, go to the screen. AMD RADEON SETTINGS
Browse to and ensure Gaming\Global Settings AMD
CrossFire On is set to .
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.
C-2. To Enable SLI Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating
system, go to the . Browse to the NVIDIA Control Panel
Congure SLI,Surround,Physx screen and ensure
Maximize 3D performance is enabled.
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Thunderboltâ„¢ 3 Connector (USB Type-Câ„¢ Port)
The connector supports standard DisplayPort and Thunderboltâ„¢ video outputs. You can connect a
standard DisplayPort/Thunderboltâ„¢ monitor to this connector with an adapter. The Thunderboltâ„¢ connector
can daisy chain up to six Thunderboltâ„¢ devices. Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture,
the number of Thunderboltâ„¢ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express
devices being installed. You can adjust the Thunderboltâ„¢ settings under Peripherals\Thunderbolt(TM)
Conguration in BIOS Setup. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2304@60 Hz when using
a DisplayPort monitor, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
Also,theconnectorisreversibleandsupportstheUSB3.1Gen2specicationandiscompatibletothe
USB3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specication.YoucanusethisportforUSBdevices,too.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port (White)
TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationand iscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.BeforeusingQ-FlashPlus,makesure toinserttheUSB
ashdrive (Note)intothisportrst.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)
TheUSB3.1Gen2Type-AportsupportstheUSB3.1Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB
3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationand iscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
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.
(Note) TheUSBashdriveusedmustbeaUSB2.0ashdrive.
Line In/Mic In
The line in/Mic in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as optical drive, walkman, microphone, etc.
Line Out
The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front
speakersina5.1-channelaudioconguration.
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.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakersina5.1-channelaudioconguration.
Rear Speaker Out
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectrearspeakersina5.1-channelaudioconguration.
Headphone
This audio output jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended that
you connect your headphone to this jack.
Refertotheinstructionsonsettingupa2/5.1-channelaudiocongurationinChapter6,"Congur-
ing 2/5.1-Channel Audio."
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:
Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
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Quick Buttons
This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. The power button
and reset button allow users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when
they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Use this button to clear the BIOS
congurationandresettheCMOSvaluestofactorydefaultswhenneeded.
PW_SW: Power Button
RST_SW: Reset Button
CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing
the CMOS values.
•NOTE: Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is on, or the system may shutdown
and data loss or damage may occur.
•After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or
manuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOScongurations).
CMOS_SW
PW_SW
RST_SW
0
S _
S _
1 2
0
S _
S _
S 
1 2
Audio Gain Control Switches
The switches allow for audio gain control for the front panel Line Out and back panel headphone jacks. Please
makesureallofthedipsaresetinthesamepositionandaresetaccordingtoyourheadphonespecication
(actual effects may vary by the device being used).
2: 6x
1: 2.5x (Default)
CAP_SW_F
CAP_SW_R
CAP_SW_F
(Front audio line out)
CAP_SW_R
(Headphone)
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Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 Power
2 GND
Voltage Measurement Points
Use a multimeter to measure the following motherboard voltages. You can employ following way to measure
component voltages.
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).
VPP_25VPin 1
VCCIOPin 1
VAXGPin 1
VCOREPin 1
VDIMMPin 1
DDRVTTPin 1
PCHIOPin 1
VSAPin 1
ECO Button and OC Button
GIGABYTE's unique ECO button provides power-saving features by automatically reducing the overall power
consumption according to current system load. The OC button helps enthusiasts and overclockers not only get
the most performance from their hardware, but also the absolute most enjoyable OC experience.
ECO Button:
Press this button to enable this feature.
OC Button:
Press this button to load the most optimized GIGABYTE overclock-
ingcongurationforyourhardware.
ECO
OC
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1-9฀ Changing฀the฀Operational฀Ampli฀er
1-10 Changing the Accent Lighting LED Strip
Step 1:
Use an IC extractor to carefully grip the IC's sides and extract it from
the socket.
Step 1:
Use your needle-nose pliers to squeeze the tabs of the fasteners
together that secure the LED strip to the motherboard as shown, and
then remove the fasteners.
Step 2:
Align the notch on your OP chip with the notch on the socket and gently
press the chip into the socket until seated.
Step 2:
Position the included LED strip to the LED strip holes and push the
fasteners into the holes to secure the LED strip.
For purchasing the IC extractor and OP Chip, please contact the local dealer.
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1-11 Installing the MMCX Antenna Connectors (2T2R)
Step 1:
Tighten the antenna cables to the MMCX antenna connectors on the
back panel.
Step 3:
Place฀one฀฀nger฀into฀the฀groove฀at฀the฀base฀of฀the฀antenna฀connector.฀
Push฀the฀other฀฀nger฀so฀as฀to฀lock฀the฀retention฀cover฀฀rmly฀in฀place.฀
The retention cover now protects the antenna from being inadvertently
removed. Move the antenna to a place where the signal is good.
Step 2:
Place the retention cover next to the cables. Insert the cables into the
side openings of the retention cover.
Be sure that the antenna is mounted at least 20 cm away from the user or bystander.
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1-12 Internal Connectors
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:
• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
2
4
5
9
10
9
13
20
18816
11
12
147
17
1) ATX_12V_2X4
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4
5) SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP
6) CPU_OPT
7) LED_IO
8) LED_C1/LED_C2
9) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2
10) SATA EXPRESS
11) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
12) SATA3 6/7
13) U2_32G_1/U2_32G_2
14) M2M_32G/M2P_32G
15) F_PANEL
16) F_AUDIO
17) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2
18) F_USB1/F_USB2
19) TPM
20) THB_C
21) BAT
22) CLR_CMOS
36
21 5 44 152219
11
14
14
10
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1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components
on฀the฀motherboard.฀Before฀connecting฀the฀power฀connector,฀฀rst฀make฀sure฀the฀power฀supply฀is฀turned฀
off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the
power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the
required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
131
2412
ATX
ATX_12V_2X4
8
4
ATX_12V_2X4:
Pin No. De฀nition
1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
3 GND
4 GND
5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
7 +12V
8 +12V
ATX:
Pin No. Pin No.De฀nition De฀nition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
5
1
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6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)
The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof
insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black
connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed
control design.
7) LED_IO (I/O Shield Audio LED Power Connector)
The power connector provides power to the LEDs on the I/O shield on the motherboard back panel.
1
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 +5V
2 Red
3 Green
4 Blue
Step 1:
Install the included I/O shield into the chassis. (For
actual installation, please refer to the user guide
for your chassis.)
Step 2:
Place the motherboard into the chassis, aligning
the back panel connectors with the installed I/O
shield. Connect the power cable from the I/O shield
to the LED_IO connector on the motherboard.
For how to turn on/off the I/O shield LED indicators, refer to the instructions on in Chapter 2, "BIOS
Setup," "Peripherals," or Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\RGB Fusion."
1
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
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10) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connectors)
Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.
_S

S_
__B
11) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel® Z270 Chipset)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA
1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0,
RAID฀1,฀RAID฀5,฀and฀RAID฀10.฀Refer฀to฀Chapter฀3,฀"Con฀guring฀a฀RAID฀Set,"฀for฀instructions฀on฀con฀guring฀
a RAID array.
Pin No. De฀nition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA
And฀RST฀Con฀guration,"฀for฀more฀information.
1
1
SATA3 5 4
1 0
7
7
SB_
B
S 

3
1 2 3
SATA3 3 2
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13) U2_32G_1/U2_32G_2 (U.2 Connectors)
The U.2 connector supports a single U.2 device. Please note that an U.2 SSD cannot be used to create
a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. To create a RAID array with an U.2 SSD,
you฀must฀set฀up฀the฀con฀guration฀in฀UEFI฀BIOS฀mode.฀Refer฀to฀Chapter฀3,฀"Con฀guring฀a฀RAID฀Set,"฀for฀
instructions฀on฀con฀guring฀a฀RAID฀array.
12) SATA3 6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ASMedia® ASM1061 Chip)
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.
Pin No. De฀nition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
1
1
7
7
_
SATA3
U2_32G_1U2_32G_2
7 6
F_USB3฀฀F฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀F_USB3฀฀F฀฀
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Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut
from the motherboard. Locate the proper mount-
ing hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then
screw฀the฀nut฀฀rst.
Step 2:
Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with
the screw.
Step 4:
The installation is completed, as shown in the
picture above.
14) M2M_32G/M2P_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
฀ The฀M.2฀connectors฀support฀M.2฀SATA฀SSDs฀and฀M.2฀PCIe฀SSDs฀and฀support฀RAID฀con฀guration฀through฀
the Intel
®
Chipset. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with
an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive. To create a RAID array with an M.2 PCIe SSD, you must set up
the฀con฀guration฀in฀UEFI฀BIOS฀mode.฀Refer฀to฀Chapter฀3,฀"Con฀guring฀a฀RAID฀Set,"฀for฀instructions฀on฀
con฀guring฀a฀RAID฀array.
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M2M_32G
M2P_32G
Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
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Hardware Installation
(Note) The M2P_32G and U2_32G_1 connectors operate at up to p36-x2 mode when both are populated.
Installation Notices for the U.2, M.2, and SATA Connectors:
Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may be
affected by the type of device installed in the M2M_32G and M2P_32G connectors. The M2M_32G connector
shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4, 5 connectors. The M2P_32G connector shares bandwidth with the
SATA3 0 and U2_32G_1 connectors. Refer to the following tables for details.
•M2M_32G:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 SATA3 6 SATA3 7
M.2 SATA SSD aaaar r a a
M.2 PCIe p36-x4 SSD
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M.2 PCIe p36-x2 SSD
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No M.2 SSD Installed aaaaaaaa
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Connector
Type of
M.2 SSD
•M2P_32G:
U2_32G_1 U2_32G_2
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 SATA3 6 SATA3 7
M.2 SATA SSD a a raaaaaaa
M.2 PCIe p36-x4 SSD
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M.2 PCIe p36-x2 SSD
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Connector
Type of
M.2 SSD
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Hardware Installation
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.
15) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator
on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins
before connecting the cables.
•PW (Power Switch, Red):
 Connectstothepowerswitchonthechassisfrontpanel.Youmaycongurethewaytoturnoffyour
system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," 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.
•CI (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.
•NC (Orange): No Connection.
•PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED, Yellow/Purple):
Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the system is operating. The LED is off when the system is in S3/
S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
NC
NC
Power LED
1
2
19
20
CI-
CI+
PWR_LED-
PWR_LED+
PLED-
PW-
SPEAK+
SPEAK-
PLED+
PW+
Power LED
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
Hard Drive
Activity LED
Reset
Switch Chassis Intrusion
Header
Power Switch Speaker
PWR_LED-
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16) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports Intel® High Definition audio (HD) and audio amplifying
function. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire
assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect
connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to
work or even damage it.
For HD Front Panel Audio:
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 MIC2_L
2 GND
3 MIC2_R
4 NC
5 LINE2_R
6 Sense
7 GND
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 Sense
9 1
10 2
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.
17) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Headers)
 TheheadersconformstoUSB3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specicationandcanprovidetwoUSBports.For
purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local
dealer.
Pin No. Pin No.Deî‚¿nition Deî‚¿nition
1 VBUS D2+11
2 SSRX1- 12 D2-
3 SSRX1+ 13 GND
4 GND 14 SSTX2+
5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
6 SSTX1+ 16 GND
7 GND 17 SSRX2+
8 D1- 18 SSRX2-
9 D1+ 19 VBUS
10 NC 20 No Pin
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.
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Hardware Installation
21) BAT (Battery)
 Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)
in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low
level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute.
(Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative
terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)
3. Replace the battery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
•Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with
an incorrect model.
•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself
or uncertain about the battery model.
•When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-)
of the battery (the positive side should face up).
•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
20) THB_C (Thunderboltâ„¢ Add-in Card Connector)
This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderboltâ„¢ add-in card.
Supports a Thunderboltâ„¢ add-in card.
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Hardware Installation
22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)
 UsethisjumpertocleartheBIOSconguration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.
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing
the CMOS values.
•After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or
manuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOScongurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
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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conguration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congurationvaluesintheCMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.
•Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.
•@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet
and updates the BIOS.
For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities."
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
•BecauseBIOSashingispotentiallyrisky, ifyoudo notencounter problemsusingthe current
versionofBIOS,itisrecommendedthat younotashtheBIOS.ToashtheBIOS,doitwith
caution.InadequateBIOSashingmayresultinsystemmalfunction.
•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.)
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B. Easy Mode
Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments for optimum
performance.฀In฀Easy฀Mode,฀you฀can฀use฀your฀mouse฀to฀move฀through฀con฀guration฀items฀or฀press฀<F2>฀to฀
switch to the Classic Setup screen.
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&Memory Enhancement Settings
Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Relax OC,
Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal)
&Memory Timing Mode
, Manual and allows the Advanced Manual Channel Interleaving Rank Interleaving, and memory timing
settingsbelowtobecongurable.Optionsare:Auto(default),Manual,AdvancedManual.
&ProleDDRVoltage
When using a non-XMP memory module or ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value
isdisplayedaccordingtoyourmemoryspecication.WhenExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to
Prole1 Prole2 or , the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the XMP memory.
&Memory Multiplier Tweaker
Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto)
&Channel Interleaving
Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. allows the system to simultaneously access Enabled
different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS
automaticallycongurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
&Rank Interleaving
Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. allows the system to simultaneously access different Enabled
ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. lets the BIOS automatically Auto
congurethissetting.(Default:Auto)
`Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings
This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting
screensarecongurableonlywhenMemory Timing Mode Advanced Manual is set to Manual or . 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.
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`Advanced Voltage Settings
`Advanced Power Settings
&CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration
฀ Allows฀you฀to฀con฀gure฀Load-Line฀Calibration฀for฀the฀CPU฀Vcore฀voltage.฀Selecting฀a฀higher฀level฀keeps฀
the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. lets the BIOS Auto
automatically฀con฀gure฀this฀setting฀and฀sets฀the฀voltage฀following฀Intel's฀speci฀cations.฀(Default:฀Auto)
&VAXG Loadline Calibration
฀ Allows฀you฀to฀con฀gure฀Load-Line฀Calibration฀for฀the฀CPU฀VAXG฀voltage.฀Selecting฀a฀higher฀level฀keeps฀
the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. lets the BIOS Auto
automatically฀con฀gure฀this฀setting฀and฀sets฀the฀voltage฀following฀Intel's฀speci฀cations.฀(Default:฀Auto)
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`CPU Core Voltage Control
This section provides CPU voltage control options.
`Chipset Voltage Control
This section provides Chipset voltage control options.
`DRAM Voltage Control
This section provides memory voltage control options.
`PC Health Status
&Reset Case Open Status
Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default)
Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Openeldwillshow
"No" at next boot.
&Case Open
Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI
header.Ifthesystemchassiscoverisremoved,thiseldwillshow"Yes",otherwiseitwillshow"No".To
clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to , save the settings to Reset Case Open Status Enabled
the CMOS, and then restart your system.
&CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/CPU VCCIO/DDRVtt A/B/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/DDRVpp
A/B/+3.3V/+5V/PCH Core/+12V/CPU VAXG
Displays the current system voltages.
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&Monitor
Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN)
&Fan Speed Control
Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.
Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. You can adjust
the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements.
(Default)
Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph.
Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds.
&Fan Control Use Temperature Input
Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control.
&Temperature Interval
Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change.
&Fan/Pump Control Mode
Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal
control mode. (Default)
Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump.
PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan/pump.
&Temperature
Displays the current temperature of the selected target area.
&Fan Speed
Displays current fan/pump speeds.
&Temperature Warning Control
Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit
warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.
&Fan/Pump Fail Warning
Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is not connected or fails. Check the fan/pump
condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)
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2-4 System
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.
&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 .) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all Administrator
BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
&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 <Enter> to switch
betweentheMonth,Date,andYeareldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>keytosetthedesired
value.
&System Time
Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Use
<Enter>toswitchbetweentheHour,Minute,andSecondeldsandusethe<PageUp>or<PageDown>
key to set the desired value.
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&Bootup NumLock State
Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On)
&Security Option
 Specieswhetherapasswordisrequiredeverytimethesystemboots,oronlywhenyouenterBIOSSetup.
Afterconguringthisitem,setthepassword(s)undertheAdministrator Password/User Password item.
Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program.
System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.
(Default)
&Full Screen LOGO Show
Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. skips the Disabled
GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled)
&Boot Option Priorities
 Speciestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.RemovablestoragedevicesthatsupportGPT
formatwillbeprexedwith"UEFI:"stringonthebootdevicelist.Tobootfromanoperatingsystemthat
supportsGPTpartitioning,selectthedeviceprexed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prexedwith"UEFI:"string.
&Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities
 Speciesthebootorderforaspecicdevicetype,suchasharddrives,opticaldrives,oppydiskdrives,
and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press <Enter> on this item to enter the submenu that
presents the devices of the same type that are connected. This item is present only if at least one device
for this type is installed.
&Fast Boot
Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. provides the fastest bootup Ultra Fast
speed. (Default: Disabled)
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&Initial Display Output
 SpeciestherstinitiationofthemonitordisplayfromtheinstalledPCIExpressgraphicscardortheonboard
graphics.
IGFX   Setstheonboardgraphicsastherstdisplay.
PCIe1Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX16_1slotastherstdisplay.(Default)
PCIe2Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX8_1slotastherstdisplay.
PCIe3Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX16_2slotastherstdisplay.
PCIe4Slot SetsthegraphicscardonthePCIEX8_2slotastherstdisplay.
&OnBoard LAN Controller (Rivet Networks Killerâ„¢ E2500 LAN Chip, LAN1)
Enables or disables the Rivet Networks Killerâ„¢ E2500 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.
&OnBoard LAN Controller#2 (Rivet Networks Killerâ„¢ E2500 LAN Chip, LAN2)
Enables or disables the Rivet Networks Killerâ„¢ E2500 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.
&EZ RAID
 AllowsyoutoquicklysetupaRAIDarray.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructions
onconguringaRAIDarray.
&Rear Panel LED
Enables or disables the audio LED on the rear panel I/O shield.
On The LED will light and follow the behavior of the onboard audio LEDs. (Default)
Off Disables this function.
&LED_C1 Connect
Enables or disables the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip connected to the LED_C1 header on the
motherboard. (Default: Enabled)
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&LED_C2 Connect
Enables or disables the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip connected to the LED_C2 header on the
motherboard. (Default: Enabled)
&RGB Fusion
Allows you to set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard.
Off Disables this function.
Pulse Mode All LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out.
Color Cycle All LEDs simultaneously cycle through a full spectrum of colors.
Static Mode All LEDs emit a single color. (Default)
FlashMode AllLEDssimultaneouslyashonandoff.
&Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled)
&USB 3.0 DAC-UP 2 (Output Voltage of USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports on the Back Panel)
Allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel (the ones below
the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port) to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s).
Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default)
Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. High-end audio players may
connect their own external USB power source.
Voltage Compensation +0.1V Adds 0.1V to the original output voltage.
Voltage Compensation +0.2V Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage.
Voltage Compensation +0.3V Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage.
&Front USB 3.0_1 (Output Voltage of USB Ports Provided by the Onboard F_USB30_1
Connector)
Allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB ports provided by the onboard F_USB30_1 connector
to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s).
Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default)
Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. High-end audio players may
connect their own external USB power source.
Voltage Compensation +0.1V Adds 0.1V to the original output voltage.
Voltage Compensation +0.2V Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage.
Voltage Compensation +0.3V Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage.
&Front USB 3.0_2 (Output Voltage of USB Ports Provided by the Onboard F_USB30_2
Connector)
Allows you to increase the output voltage of the USB ports provided by the onboard F_USB30_2 connector
to strengthen the stability of your USB device(s).
Normal Keeps the original output voltage. (Default)
Disable USB bus power Disables the power of the USB connectors. High-end audio players may
connect their own external USB power source.
Voltage Compensation +0.1V Adds 0.1V to the original output voltage.
Voltage Compensation +0.2V Adds 0.2V to the original output voltage.
Voltage Compensation +0.3V Adds 0.3V to the original output voltage.
`Thunderbolt(TM)Conguration
This sub-menu provides Intel® Thunderbolt™relatedinformationandcongurationoptions.
`OffBoardSATAControllerConguration
Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed.
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&Mass Storage Devices
Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device
is installed.
`SATAAndRSTConguration
&SATA Controller(s)
Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)
&SATA Mode Selection
 EnablesordisablesRAIDfortheSATAcontrollersintegratedintheChipsetorcongurestheSATAcontrollers
to AHCI mode.
Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Enables RAID for the SATA controller.
AHCI   CongurestheSATAcontrollerstoAHCImode.AdvancedHostControllerInterface
(AHCI)isaninterfacespecicationthatallowsthestoragedrivertoenableadvanced
Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default)
&Aggressive LPM Support
Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset
SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)
&Port 0/1/2/3/4/5
Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled)
&Hot plug
Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled)
&ConguredaseSATA
Enables or disables support for external SATA devices.
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&Platform Power Management
Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled)
&PEG ASPM
 Allows youto conguretheASPM modefor thedeviceconnected tothe CPUPEGbus.This item is
congurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management Enabledis set to . (Default: Enabled)
&PCH ASPM
 AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforthedeviceconnectedtoChipset'sPCIExpressbus.Thisitem
iscongurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management Enabledis set to . (Default: Enabled)
&DMI ASPM
 AllowsyoutoconguretheASPMmodeforbothCPUsideandChipsetsideoftheDMIlink.Thisitemis
congurableonlywhenPlatform Power Management Enabledis set to . (Default: Enabled)
&AC BACK
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)
Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
&Power On By Keyboard
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Any Key Press any key to turn on the system.
Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.
Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.
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